CRISTELLE LOWER PENTHOUSE

Location

South Ocean Boulevard, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida. Soaring above 300± feet of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea beachfront, the oceanfront Cristelle affords resort-style luxury in a beautiful 22-story condominium introduced by a spectacular 2-story lobby. Each floor contains only 4 residences served by 2 elevators and semi-private foyers. Lush fountained gardens adorn the magnificent oceanfront pool deck. Other amenities include a tennis court, an oceanview club room with kitchen, and an oceanview exercise room. All this is enjoyed in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, a charming seaside community located just east of Fort Lauderdale on a breezy barrier island. With quaint Pelican Square as its centerpiece, this tranquil community offers lovely shops and restaurants, brick sidewalks, and antique-style street lamps.

Residence

An astounding 7,900± total square feet unfolds in this oceanfront lower penthouse, seamlessly blending 2 southeast-facing residences into one glamorous showplace of utter luxury, custom designed by the noted firm of Stephen Frye Designs. Views sweeping all the way from the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway open through floor-to-ceiling window walls to expansive wraparound terraces from nearly every room. The elegant, classically inspired décor orchestrates custom moldings, elaborate ceiling treatments, and floors finished in marble, hardwood, and custom wool carpeting. There are 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 powder rooms in addition to many special amenities including 4 air conditioning units, a Lutron lighting system, water filtration system, electronically controlled blinds, upgraded hardware, and an integrated sound system throughout.

Double doors usher guests into the mosaic-inlaid foyer with formal powder room, leading into the reception lounge with built-in media cabinetry. A columned rotunda with inlaid marble floor preludes the oceanfront grand salon with gold-leaf coffered ceiling and the intimate formal dining room with built-in china cabinets. Open to the spacious breakfast room with built-in desk, the gourmet island kitchen captures Ocean-to-Intracoastal views and features pickled hardwood cabinetry, granite counters, and a full range of GE Monogram and KitchenAid appliances. A walk-in pantry with wine cooler and an oversized laundry room adjoin. Off the kitchen, a staff suite and luxurious VIP guest suite open to balconies facing the Intracoastal Waterway. Below a coffered barrel ceiling, a columned gallery with inlaid marble floor, hand-painted murals, art niches, and stained glass panel leads into the deco-inspired den with extensive custom built-ins and upholstered walls. Etched glass doors reveal the oceanfront grand master suite featuring a built-in entertainment center, custom-fitted walk-in wardrobes, and a sumptuous marble bath with oceanview spa tub plus copper glass-tiled shower. Filigreed ironwork gates open into the wonderfully spacious garden room styled with hardwood flooring, an electric fireplace, a built-in entertainment area, and glass walls to a balcony admiring vistas from the ocean to the city. A charming tented ceiling sets off the card area. A powder room is adjacent. Encased in rich mahogany paneling, the magnificent library/club room features a coffered ceiling and elaborate built-ins incorporating a full-service bar with stained glass ceiling plus a high-tech surround-sound media center. The adjoining full bath makes this a potential VIP guest suite. This lavish estate-in-the-sky in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is offered complete with 4 parking bays as well as 2 separate air-conditioned storage spaces.