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Incredible Bayfront Estate for Sale

JoshMclean avatar
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This gorgeous Mediterranean estate has just been completed in July of 2007. It is truly one of the finest homes in the area with nothing being over looked. Over 5,300 square feet of heated and cooled living space. It has over 8,000 square feet under beam and over 10,000 square feet including the screened in lanai! Sitting bay front on a 100x500 foot lot gives you the feel of being in your own private paradise. The entrance is guarded by a large stucco wall and iron gate. The landscaping is a beautiful mixture of natural foliage and palm trees. A gorgeous wrought iron door leads you into the foyer which boasts 26 foot ceilings. The living room and formal dining room invite you in with glass pocket doors giving open bay views. The kitchen is a chef's dream. Thermador commercial appliances give more than you could ever need. The kitchen features 2 sinks and dual Bosch dishwashers. The pantry also has a wrought iron door and custom stained shelving. There is another living room off of the kitchen making this area an entertainer's paradise. This living area has a wood burning fireplace and gorgeous views of the bay and lanai. The master suite is the entire right wing of the house. A spacious bedroom and large sitting area also include panoramic bay views and entry to the lanai. There is a gas burning fireplace in the master. His and hers closets are completely custom. It doesn't get any better than this! The entire master bath is done in cultured marble from the floor to the ceiling. The bath tub and vanities are adorned in mosaic tiles. The bath features an enormous shower and separate jetted tub. Walk out of the bathroom into your own private garden surrounded by stucco walls! There are two additional bedrooms located on the first floor. Each is done with great great detail. Both also include a full bath and custom closets. The second floor could be used as an in-law apartment if needed. It features it's own master suite with the same detailing throughout. An office with gorgeous stained coffered ceilings is also on the second level along with a fully functional kitchen. The incredible theatre room boasts a 108 inch screen with projector and full surround sound. An immense porch gives gorgeous sunset views across the bay! There is a completely screened in lanai located on the rear of the home. This immense lanai is absolutely unbelievable. The waterfall hot tub pours into the salt water swimming pool. You also find an outdoor kitchen, wood burning fireplace and sitting area, and a fully functional steam room! The home also includes it's own dock with lift and lighting, and brand new sea wall. It also has a 3.5 car fully finished garage with solid wood doors. Unique Brazilian pecan floors are featured throughout the entire home with exception of carpet in the bedrooms. Stained moulding, exposed beams, and trim work throughout the home is exceptional. All custom cabinetry and built ins in nearly every room. Entricate rock work in the kitchen, living areas, and stair well is unbeatable. Each room boasts different ceiling treatments and trim work. Gorgeous granite, marble, and travertine are throughout the home. Also featuring built in speakers throughout. This home has been finished with the finest treatments and nothing has been forgotten. This home was built as a local custom home builder's personal retreat.

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SHELLY avatar
SoWal Insider
#6
This gorgeous Mediterranean estate has just been completed in July of 2007. This home was built as a local custom home builder's personal retreat.



:confused: Does the custom home builder come with the purchase of his person retreat?

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RiverOtter avatar
got any pics?
#7
Wow :blink: If I have SJ's money I'd buy it

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30A Skunkape avatar
Skunky
#8
3.5 car garage?:idontno:
BeachSiO2 avatar
Beach Fanatic
#9
3.5 car garage?:idontno:

I am guessing that is for hybrid owner's :funn:
Beach Comber
#10
How much for the tacky house?


I am guessing that is for hybrid owner's :funn:
ShallowsNole avatar
Beach Fanatic
#11
Vinyl seawall!!! That alone is worth $50K, so I'm told. :roll:
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#12
:roll: ...enough house for four or more families....or maybe one family that doesn't get along all that well. I do wish you good luck on a sell. :wave:
dunelover avatar
Beach Fanatic
#13
3.5 car garage?:idontno:
That would be considered an oversized 3 car perfect for a seadoo, riding mower, storage, bikes, etc.
How much for the tacky house?
Are you really serious? Maybe not your style, but why tacky? I think it is beautiful.... maybe not cottage style, but not tacky. Maybe you guys just don't like that it is so big. Is that it?
SHELLY avatar
SoWal Insider
#14
Are you really serious? Maybe not your style, but why tacky? I think it is beautiful.... maybe not cottage style, but not tacky. Maybe you guys just don't like that it is so big. Is that it?


I'm wondering why the "Custom Builder" who built it for his personal retreat didn't like it.

:scratch:

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dunelover avatar
Beach Fanatic
#15
I'm wondering why the "Custom Builder" who built it for his personal retreat didn't like it.

:scratch:

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Agreed---possibly another one caught in the "economic meltdown"
JoshMclean avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#16
$3,495,000 for the home. This property is not at all tacky either. Everything is very nicely done. I will have a large open house in about 4 weeks and everyone can come see for themselves.

Possibly it's a home builder that is always willing to make a buck. No economic meltdown problems with this one.
SHELLY avatar
SoWal Insider
#17
Possibly it's a home builder that is always willing to make a buck. No economic meltdown problems with this one.

It just strikes me as odd that the copy reads "Completed in July '07" and then states "This home was built as a local custom home builder's personal retreat."

My first thought was the same as Dunelover--economic issues.
If that's not the case--and it's not spec built--it's a flip? :shock:

I do like the outdoor fireplace by the pool.

I don't like the large marble shower with the cheesy Home Depot showerheads--it should have enough large showerheads and side nozzles to make it look like a car wash.

The kitchen is a nightmare. The stove surrounded by what looks like the "entrance to Fred Flintstones' house" interferes with the flow of prep-to-cook areas...that tiny sink-sized island in the middle of the kitchen floor is unfunctional and pretty pathetic-looking.

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Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#18
Wow :blink: If I have SJ's money I'd buy it
You might have to write a check, because I don't have that kind of money. :floor:
JoshMclean avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#19
Thanks Shelly, your negativity always gives me a good laugh. The kitchen was taken off of the cover of a major design magazine. The sink in the middle is a prep sink for veggies and so forth. There is a larger sink located on the main island. The stone work is very impressive and doesn't interfere with any of the preparation. I will have Kurt come over and do a tour when all of the artwork is in. I'm no photographer as you can see.
SHELLY avatar
SoWal Insider
#20
Thanks Shelly, your negativity always gives me a good laugh. The kitchen was taken off of the cover of a major design magazine. The sink in the middle is a prep sink for veggies and so forth. There is a larger sink located on the main island. The stone work is very impressive and doesn't interfere with any of the preparation.

Josh,

I knew the small sink and island was the prep area :cool: (and that there appears the large sink is in front of the counter)--but that prep island area and the counter space is WAY too small for such a big house.

I'm assuming from your comments about the functionality of the kitchen--and the absence of snacks at your open houses'--you're not really much of a cook....am I right?

<It's difficult to tell from the photos, but if there is a swing-arm faucet over the stove to add water to cooking pots...I'll give the builder one Brownie Point.>




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JoshMclean avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#21
Well at least a brownie point was awarded.
30A Skunkape avatar
Skunky
#22
Josh,

I knew the small sink and island was the prep area :cool: (and that there appears the large sink is in front of the counter)--but that prep island area and the counter space is WAY too small for such a big house.

I'm assuming from your comments about the functionality of the kitchen--and the absence of snacks at your open houses'--you're not really much of a cook....am I right?

<It's difficult to tell from the photos, but if there is a swing-arm faucet over the stove to add water to cooking pots...I'll give the builder one Brownie Point.>


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I'm surprised you have yet to ask Josh what he will be serving at the open house-you must have quite the full larder.:biggrin:
SHELLY avatar
SoWal Insider
#23
I'm surprised you have yet to ask Josh what he will be serving at the open house-you must have quite the full larder.:biggrin:


I'm assuming there will be some kind of snacks with a $3.5M asking price--at least some Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill and aerosol cheese on saltines....OH...and balloons!! :clap: Lots and lots of balloons!!


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SHELLY avatar
SoWal Insider
#24
Josh,

Two questions:

I see over one bathtub he's got a flat panel TV, but over the other tub there is a big, black picture window (?)....what exactly is that?

The kitchen prep island (with the little sink) appears to be clad in panels that are a different color (creamish greenish) from the cabinets--is that the way it is supposed to be?
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Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#25
Josh,

Two questions:

I see over one bathtub he's got a flat panel TV, but over the other tub there is a big, black picture window (?)....what exactly is that?
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That is a picture window at night, with Josh's reflection, standing in front of the closet. Or, maybe it is voyeur window.

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30A Skunkape avatar
Skunky
#26
Sliding glass window behind which Shelly's snack kitchen is hidden. Nothing smacks of the 'good life' more than finger foods being fed to you while you soak in your Emperor Destin Augustus bathtub.:lol:

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