One of the most dramatic oceanfront settings in Delray Beach adds to the beguiling beauty of this newly renovated Mediterranean estate at a commanding 16±-foot elevation in the closest position to the ocean. The original architectural design by The Benedict Group has been masterfully expanded upon by Affiniti Architects of Boca Raton. Fine furnishings by Marc-Michaels Interior Design add the finishing touch to a flawless environment at once strikingly elegant for large-scale formal entertaining and warmly inviting for everyday living.

Two private pool areas, each with its own unique character, are featured as the ultimate luxury of this stunning estate. One is embraced in a magnificent Old World courtyard perfect for hosting outdoor social events, while the other is placed right by the dunes aside breezy lounge patios taking in the enchanting ocean views. Indeed, this is an oceanfront estate that fulfils every desire and is exquisite in every aspect.

Location

South Ocean Boulevard, Delray Beach, Florida. In the heart of South Florida’s famous Gold Coast, historic Delray Beach is renowned for its award-winning beaches. The city’s vibrant downtown district blends Old Florida charm with a cosmopolitan array of boutiques, restaurants, and cultural attractions.

Property

Fronting 150± feet on this ocean, this expansive 2.13-acre Delray Beach estate combines lush tropical seclusion with a majestic oceanfront vantage point. From the gated entry, the long Chicago brick motor court leads to a second set of gates by the 4-bay garage. The formal pool is the centerpiece of the impressive west courtyard framed by an elegant columned loggia, a mosaic fountain, and an entertainment pavilion providing a separate spillover spa and summer kitchen with gas firepit. Along the oceanfront façade, covered and open patios edge another luxurious pool with spillover spa. Across the lawns is the private dune pathway to the wide sandy beach.

Residence

Luxury, style, and craftsmanship are all given equal emphasis in this elegant residence with no detail overlooked. Newly renovated and expanded, the generously scaled floor-plan encompasses a total of 14,679± square feet with 6 bedrooms and 8 full baths. Floors are finished in hand-honed walnut or marble, and ceiling heights reach 15 feet. Other notable features include the specially engineered stem wall foundation, new barrel tile roof, new impact-glass windows and doors, automatic full-house back-up generator, Category-5 wiring, 8-zone Trane air conditioning, Spectrum security system, Panasonic phone system, Vantage low-voltage lighting system, Palm Beach Lifts hydraulic elevator, Reem 120-gallon water heater, and central vacuum system.

First Floor: Underneath a groin-vaulted ceiling with intricate mosaics, a colonnaded walkway spans the west courtyard with sunlit arches inset with wrought iron fretwork. Inside ironwork-and-glass double doors, the foyer captures ocean views through the formal living room with wide-plank walnut floors, elaborately molded ceiling, and French doors to the oceanfront patio and pool. A series of columned archways separates the adjacent wet bar. Beyond an arched passageway, the walnut-paneled formal dining room opens through French doors east to the oceanfront patio and west to the courtyard. In the new addition, the magnificent chef’s kitchen has furniture-grade cabinetry, granite counters, marble floors, a walk-in pantry, and high-end appliances including double Sub-Zero refrigerators and a 6-burner Thermador range with built-in oven. Ocean views sweep through window walls along the open family room and breakfast nook, both with pecky cypress ceilings and marble floors. Off of the hallway spanning the courtyard, a private foyer enters grand oceanfront master suite. This elegant haven of luxury features a light-flooded bow-windowed bedroom and a sitting room with custom built-ins and French doors to a private oceanside verandah. Sumptuous his-and-her marble baths are accompanied by walk-in wardrobe rooms. Her boudoir-style bath showcases inlaid marble flooring, fabric-upholstered walls, a freestanding tub, and elaborate cabinetry with granite counters.

Second Floor: A staircase by the master suite ascends to a richly appointed library/office with hardwood parquet flooring, en-suite bath, and French doors to a wide balcony looking across the east pool to the ocean. Mesmerizing oceanfront views are also the focus of the adjacent bedroom suite. Another hallway leads to 4 more bedroom suites enjoying private balconies overlooking the pool courtyard and gardens.