With the understatedly elegant charm of a Caribbean island retreat, this gated British West Indies-inspired estate resides amid lush tropical gardens right across from the pristine ivory-sand Delray beachfront. Capturing gorgeous ocean views and refreshing breezes, the traditional courtyard floor-plan provides comfortably scaled rooms opening through French doors to airy verandahs all around. Styling, finishes, and workmanship are of the highest caliber throughout this immaculate residence designed by Delray Beach architect Rustem Kupi and built in 2000 by Ironwood Properties. Grounded by rich Brazilian walnut floors, the light-filled living areas flow to verandahs facing west by the lushly secluded pool, and east, where the vista stretches over the sweeping front gardens to the azure ocean. Also of note is the exquisite chef’s kitchen, fashioned after a vintage-style scullery. The six bedrooms give family and guests the utmost privacy, arranged in several different wings on both levels. With absolutely no detail overlooked, this stunning oceanside estate offers the ultimate resort-at-home lifestyle in a perfect location, within walking distance of Delray Beach’s famous Atlantic Avenue.
Location
North Ocean Boulevard, Delray Beach, Florida. Situated in the heart of South Florida’s Gold Coast, historic Delray Beach is renowned for its award-winning beaches and vibrant downtown district combining Old Florida charm with cosmopolitan shopping and dining.
Property
Directly across from the beach, this gated oceanside estate is designed in the classic British West Indies tradition, brilliantly adapted to today’s style of living. Set well back from the street, the residence is introduced by a coquina circular motor court amid sumptuous landscaped gardens. Another brick drive leads to the discreetly placed 3-bay garage. Serenely secluded by tropical greenery, the brick-inlaid coquina patio provides the perfect place to relax or entertain by the beautiful pool with pergola spa.
Residence
Mesmerizing ocean views provide the backdrop for this magnificent residence comprising a total of 7,495± square feet with an elevator, 6 bedrooms, 5½ baths, and extensive verandahs with Chippendale-style balustrades on the upper level. Detailed millwork, handsome Brazilian walnut floors, and impact-glass windows are featured along with designer light fixtures and window treatments. Waterworks tile and fixtures appoint the luxurious baths.
First Floor: At the welcoming front verandah, mahogany double doors enter the spacious living room where French doors open to the west verandah, opening the view all the way from the ocean to the pool patio. A large fireplace, wainscoting, and coffered ceiling add the finishing touches to this casually elegant room. Garden views surround the gracious oceanside formal dining room, served by an adjacent butler’s pantry/bar with outdoor access. Equally beautiful and functional, the epicurean’s kitchen is generously scaled to encompass an inviting breakfast area which opens its doors to the west verandah facing the pool and gardens. Along with the finely crafted cabinetry, Carrara marble counters, walnut-topped island, and Perrin & Rowe fixtures, this culinary masterpiece is equipped with a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer and wine storage, an Asko dishwasher, a Wolf professional gas range, Miele steam oven, and GE Monogram convection double oven, microwave, warming drawers, and ice-maker. On the opposite side of the living room, another wing hosts a powder room, an oceanside office, and a den/guest bedroom which has an en-suite bath and opens to a verandah by the pool.
Second Floor: In the upper gallery hall, double doors enter the spacious and comfortably elegant master wing, where the romantic peak-ceilinged bedroom has custom built-ins and opens to breezy east and west verandahs, looking out over the tropical oceanfront, gardens, and pool. Off the master bedroom are the suite’s oceanside sitting room, morning kitchen, 2 wardrobe rooms, and spa-like 3-room bath which also opens to the west verandah and features Waterworks hardware, a jetted tub, multi-head steam shower, and 2 separate vanities with Carrara marble counters. Placed apart from the master quarters, another wing contains 2 more bedrooms, one opening to the oceanside verandah, both with walk-in closets and en-suite baths. Also accessed by a second staircase off the kitchen, a separate wing opens to its own verandah above the pool and hosts 2 bedrooms, a bath, sitting/play/exercise room, office, and laundry room.
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