HIGHLAND BEACH

Exquisitely furnished, this spectacular masterpiece offers luxurious Gold Coast living on the Intracoastal Waterway complete with protected yacht dockage.

A stunning showplace directly on the Intracoastal Waterway, Casa Vivace combines an extraordinary sense of style with unsurpassed luxury in a private tropical paradise commanding panoramic views overlooking the shimmering waterway’s luxuriant shoreline. Created by esteemed builder Charles Baltimore of The Baltimore Company, this spectacular estate is designed with an eye towards indoor/outdoor entertaining and is hallmarked in every aspect by an artistic aesthetic and painstaking custom craftsmanship. The stately Mediterranean villa is exquisitely furnished and accessorized throughout by award-winning Robb & Stuckey, one of the country’s leading furniture and interior design studios.

Dramatic architectural elements and state-of-the-art appointments distinguish a sumptuous living environment meeting the most discerning requirements for graciously hosting both intimate gatherings and large-scale social events. The formal and informal living areas of the residence are complemented by a lavish resort-style pool patio stretching across the entire waterfront façade. Serving the shoreline is a well-protected, one-of-a-kind boat slip which is generously sized to accommodate a substantial yacht. Deeded access to enjoy the glorious Atlantic Ocean beachfront, merely steps away, rounds out the ultimate South Florida lifestyle.

Location

South Ocean Boulevard, Highland Beach, Florida. In the heart of South Florida’s famed Gold Coast, the prestigious seaside community of Highland Beach is tucked between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway on the northern shores of Boca Raton amid a beautiful tree-canopied tropical landscape fringed with white-sand beaches. All of the Gold Coast’s exclusive shops, gourmet restaurants, and world-class sporting clubs are within easy reach.

Property

Presiding over 110+/- feet of direct Intracoastal frontage, Casa Vivace enjoys a sweeping vantage point and is protected by a uniquely designed seawall sheltering its own deepwater yacht basin. Impressive electronically controlled mahogany gates give way to the lushly landscaped motor court serving the Mediterranean-style villa’s formal entry and 3-car garage. Overlooking the waterfront is a magnificent outdoor entertainment area with loggias surrounding an expansive stone terrace centered on a resort-style heated pool with raised waterfall spa. A built-in barbecue area serves alfresco dining with ease. An added luxury, the estate has deeded access to the pristine Atlantic Ocean dunewalk and beach via a locked gated just across Ocean Boulevard.

Residence

Characterized by meticulous attention to detail, this turn-key furnished residence built in 2002 offers 9,500+/- total square feet including 7,500+/- square feet of air-conditioned living space with 6 bedrooms and 7½ baths. A wealth of architectural accents such as the imported tumbled marble floors and graceful Venetian columns enhance an elegant ambiance in the classic tradition. All-inclusive state-of-the-art electronics encompass televisions, telephones, security cameras, a surround-sound system, and satellite service. The specially designed lighting, electronic blinds, and audio/visual systems are conveniently controlled from a computerized console. Impact resistant windows throughout require no storm shutters for hurricane protection, and all exterior hardware is specially treated to withstand the elements.

First Floor: Grand double doors welcome guests to the majestic marble foyer overlooking the waterfront pool terrace through the 2-story formal living room directly ahead, dramatized by floor-to-ceiling atrium windows, columned archways, and a gas fireplace with baronial full-height stone mantel. An elegant granite-topped wet bar incorporating a wall-mounted flat-screen television is centrally positioned to serve both the formal and informal entertaining areas. French doors in the banquet-sized formal dining room open to a serene private garden courtyard graced with a trickling tiered fountain. In the gourmet island kitchen, custom wood cabinetry and granite counters are complemented by a full range of top-of-the-line professional-grade appliances. An adjoining butler’s pantry adds to the storage and work spaces. Filled with natural light, the glassed breakfast room captures sweeping perspectives across the pool patio and the Intracoastal Waterway. Soaring to a double-height ceiling, the inviting family room is complete with a theater-style entertainment center. An entire first-floor wing is devoted to the grand master suite blending opulence and luxury in a private waterfront retreat opening onto the pool patio as well as its own secluded terrace. In addition to the large bay-windowed bedroom with beautiful water views, the suite features a comfortable sitting area, a juice bar, a boutique-style island walk-in closet with mahogany built-ins, and a sumptuous marble double bath with sunken Roman tub and separate steam shower. Cleverly concealed doors access the handsomely paneled, bookcase-lined library also accessed through frosted glass double doors off the living room.

Second Floor: Ascending the dramatic suspended staircase leads to 5 additional bedroom suites privately accommodating family and guests. Several of the suites open onto enchanting waterfront balconies. One suite serves as separate guest or captain’s quarters and has its own convenient outside entry.

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