This home has a library, wine cellar, mudroom, billiard room, a
fully equipped outdoor kitchen and two side-by-side, fenced-in
professional grade tennis courts.
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Secluded from the living areas, the lavish master
suite has a cozy sitting room with a granite-topped
cherry wood wet bar, a refrigerator and exquisite
Lapacho Brazilian oak flooring. A double-sided
gas fireplace with two custom mantels set in a lit
arched wall separates this sitting room from the
master bedroom, which has a dramatic coffered
ceiling, cherry plantation shutters and custom
draperies. Sliding glass doors open to a terrace
facing the Gulf of Mexico. The master bath
has double sinks set in solid cherry cabinetry
with granite countertops, recessed lighting and
automated aromatherapy. A wraparound shower
for two with entry from either side has two rain
showerheads, along with heated towel racks
and a sauna. Two massive walk-in closets with
built-in cabinets, shoe racks and shelving include
an additional locked jewelry closet in hers and
a spiral staircase that leads to a gift wrapping
room above. There is also an upper level office
accessed by a staircase in the master suite dubbed
“The Captain’s Quarters” because of its exquisite
view of the Gulf, along with a private gym and a
second set of stairs to return to the master suite.
The home’s split floor plan has four additional
en-suite bedrooms.
Adjacent to the residence is a restored 1943
boathouse with wood decking and a dock. The
inside has been refinished for use as a yoga or
art studio. There is also a restored two-bedroom,
two-bath guesthouse from 1928 on the grounds
and two lit tennis courts.
A private island is included with the property
and is accessible via a lighted pedestrian bridge.
The island has a floating boat dock and a fire pit.
You can see manatees, dolphins and bald eagles as
they swim and fly by. This opulent estate has all
the amenities and comforts a homeowner could
desire. And you can bring your helicopter, too. 9
EDITOR’S NOTE: This property is available for
purchase through Scott and Amy Ferguson of Christie’s
International / Coastal Properties Group International,
(727) 744-0993.
REAL ESTATE
An oversized jetted tub with a waterfall in the master bath is
framed by two stone columns and painted murals.
Marble inlays,
beveled glass
and scrolling
artwork,
along with the
majestic 17-foot
ceiling, create
a museum-like
quality in the
grand foyer.