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LOCATION Cocoanut Road, Boca Raton, Florida
Long acclaimed as Old Boca Raton’s finest island enclave, the historic Estate Section is home to some of the largest estate properties and enhanced by century old mature tree canopies all just steps to the Atlantic Ocean and Boca Raton Resort and Club. One of the enclave’s newer estate homes being offered for sale is this exquisite Old World villa designed with an eye towards gracious entertaining in a private oasis. World-class boutiques and fine dining are enjoyed at Royal Palm Plaza and Mizner Park. Boca Raton is conveniently served by a private executive airport.
PROPERTY When arriving at the residence through the beautifully manicured hedges with stately Royal Palms via the circular drive finished in Old Chicago Brick, guests are greeted by mature manicured landscaping and a stately formal arched stone entry to this warmly welcoming domain. A private motor court adjoining the circular drive affords privacy and access to the 3 car garage. Thoughtfully appointed with classic details, this elegant residence blends timeless warmth and charm throughout the 7,600 +/- total square feet. Five Bedrooms and 6 ½ Baths are included in this spacious 2-story floor-plan. The rear of the residence is commanded by a grand old banyan tree which provides dappled sunlight over the tranquil gardens and stone terrace with classical pool accented with jetting fountains.
RESIDENCE Step inside the residence and the impressive rotunda foyer with soaring pecky cypress beamed ceiling, elaborate moldings and custom inlaid terra-cotta floors envelope you. A grand gallery gracefully flows the length of the residence inviting you to the principal living areas. Off the rotunda, a Library/Study finished in rich French Walnut with Burl Coffered Ceiling provides the perfect gentleman’s retreat with full bath and separate entry from the motor court. Across the rotunda the sun drenched Morning Room opens to the Formal Living Room with beamed ceilings, Brazilian walnut floors, garden views through the French Doors with sidelights and a stately double sided fire place shared with the formal dining room which views the pool and gardens providing the perfect setting for special occasions. A spacious open concept combines the Kitchen, Breakfast and Family Rooms seamlessly to provide a light filled family retreat wrapped with windows and French doors leading to the loggia with summer kitchen, pool and garden. The heart and hearth of the home is a stunning Plain and Fancy Kitchen with Calcutta and Soapstone counters, 2 French farmhouse sinks, 2 Bosch Dishwashers, Sub-zero refrigerator/freezer, 48” Viking dual-fuel range and Thermador double convection oven and microwave. A first floor laundry room is conveniently adjacent to the kitchen. The family room provides theater quality audio/video powered by the custom Creston audio/video system viewed on the 61” Plasma Screen which raises and lowers at the touch of a button from your wireless tablet. Off the family room, a full Cabana Bath conveniently serves the loggia and pool.
Second Floor: Opening to a private covered terrace viewing to the pool and gardens, the Grand Master Suite features a double door vestibule, his and her Bath with painted cabinetry, mosaic marble, spa tub and walk-in shower. Separate walk-in closets have been meticulously outfitted. Three additional Bedrooms, one with private covered balcony, all have walk-in closets and luxurious en-suite fully appointed baths finished in marble, stone, or mosaic tile. A second laundry room with adjoining walk-in storage room completes the second level.
Finally, to ensure comfort and convenience, the residence has been appointed with state-of-the-art amenities including Crestron audio/video automation, closed circuit video surveillance with Web-link for remote monitoring, Protected Wireless Internet Address, Panasonic telephone system, UV treated impact resist
Address: 1501 Cocoanut Road View Map City, State: Boca Raton, Florida |