Location

Old Boca Raton’s most prestigious beachside enclave, The Estate Section is known for its stately residences and timeless beauty, tucked in between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway and just steps away from the landmark Boca Raton Resort & Club. Adjacent to South Beach Park and close to the Boca inlet, there is direct access to the beach along a very wide ribbon of pristine ivory sands.

This historic community was originally developed by financier Clarence H. Geist, a prominent figure in Boca Raton’s rise to fame as an exclusive Gold Coast resort, who also developed Addison Mizner’s extravagant hotel, The Cloisters Inn, as the now world renowned Boca Raton Resort & Club. Magnificently cloaked in mature tropical landscaping, the unusually large lots of the Estate Section sit both on the Intracoastal Waterway and in interior locations. The residences include some of the original 1930’s estates designed by the celebrated Swiss-born, European-trained society architect Maurice Fatio in his signature tropical style.

The Estate Section offers an address of choice only minutes away from Mizner Park’s world-class shopping and dining and within easy driving distance of Boca Raton’s private executive airport. Set apart by its gracious splendor, rich heritage, and premier location, this sought-after community maintains its legacy as the jewel in the crown of Boca Raton.

Residence

Designed by famed Palm Beach architect Maurice Fatio, this historic 1935 estate is one of the original homes of the Estates Section, prominently sited on an expansive corner property just one block from the Atlantic Ocean beach. With the elegant main residence accompanied by a separate guest house, this well-preserved vintage gem captures the wonderful ambiance of Old Florida and presents a rare opportunity for a historical renovation. European-trained Maurice Fatio was one of the leading Palm Beach architects from the 1920’s into the early 1940’s, and is among a select group of highly influential society architects credited with creating Palm Beach’s signature style.

This beautiful 2-story residence is graciously proportioned with 6,400± total square feet offering 7 bedrooms, 7 full and 2 half baths, and a 2-bay garage. Approached from the circular drive, a classic entrance presents this eminently inviting home appointed with original details including fine millwork, warmly patinaed wood floors, and large, light-filled windows overlooking the lovely old trees and mature landscaping that flourish on the manicured lawns. The elegantly paneled living room focuses on an original wood burning fireplace. The banquet-sized formal dining room is served by a newly renovated kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances and custom cabinetry blending with the home’s period design. French doors open onto a canopied patio on the lush rear grounds.