Breathtakingly beautiful, this oceanfront estate offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to savor the ultimate resort lifestyle in one of the Treasure Coast’s newest Great Estates. Cerulean waters caressing sun-drenched sugar sands convey a blissful escape to paradise in this estate, directly fronting 155± feet on the ocean in Vero Beach’s coveted estate section. Offering the indulgences of a worlds-away island resort in the comfort of home, this Barbados-inspired domain takes beachfront living to the height of luxury with no expense spared and no detail overlooked.
Fashioned as a work of art by YRA Design, this impressive showplace resides in an exotic garden landscape by Parker-Yannette Design Group. Inside the stately courtyard entry, traditional design takes a sophisticated twist in the classic modern interiors. Indoor and outdoor living spaces interweave seamlessly in a grand total of 20,725± square feet, all perfectly scaled and detailed in elegant simplicity with a pervasive sense of serene ease.
Here is everything one could desire – from the exquisite formal rooms and casual living spaces to the high-tech theater, epicurean’s kitchen, and eight restful bedroom suites including a private guest house next to a meditation garden. With idyllic ocean views ever present, many first-floor rooms open their doors to breezy loggias around the oceanfront pool patio – a sublime composition of sleek geometrics under swaying palms. From here, the sandy beach is just a few barefoot steps away across the dune walkway.
Location
South Highway A1A, Vero Beach, Florida. This prime oceanfront setting in the estate section is only a 10±-minute drive from Vero Beach’s charming seaside village with its wonderful array of fine boutiques, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Vero Beach Municipal Airport is a 20±-minute drive. International airports in West Palm Beach, Melbourne Beach, and Orlando are within easy reach.
Property
Directly on 155± feet of Atlantic oceanfront, this Barbados-style estate captures an expansive palm-framed vista over boundless blue waters. Stretching toward the dunes, the lavish resort-style outdoor entertainment area surrounds the stunning infinity pool and spa with an expansive coral-stone lounge deck. Wraparound loggias of nearly 2,000 square feet are complete with a dramatic fire-pit, convenient open-air kitchen, and full cabana bath. Gorgeous gardens and Dark-Sky-certified night lighting also enhance the sweeping 1.64±-acre grounds. The gated motor court is flanked by the guest house and 5-bay garage with additional storage. A deepwater riverfront dock slip is additionally available at The Moorings’ Spyglass Harbor Marina, only 2± miles away.
Residence
Unbridled luxury pairs with stylish sophistication in a total of 20,725± square feet including 15,040± of air-conditioned living space with 8 bedrooms, 10 full 5-fixture baths, 3 powder rooms, commercial-grade elevator, and integrated home automation. The specially engineered steel-reinforced concrete construction is finished with Kolbe impact-glass windows and exterior doors, limestone and hardwood floors, architectural ceiling treatments, detailed woodwork, hand-crafted furniture-grade cabinetry, and artisan ironwork lighting fixtures. Bath finishes are composed of a panoply of exquisite marble.
First Floor: Inside the double-door entry, grand staircases flank the impressive 2-story foyer with limestone floors and Dominican coral-stone walls. Ocean views stretch through the gallery into the double-height window-walled living room lined with French doors opening by the pool. Above the room’s striking quartz fireplace, mahogany paneling rises to the vaulted ceiling. Adorned with a domed ceiling and coral-stone wainscoting, the formal dining room opens to a romantic walled garden with fireplace. A powder room is adjacent. Connecting through a full-service butler’s pantry, the chef’s kitchen is a culinary showpiece with sleek mahogany cabinetry, quartz counters, “sea-glass” accents, mosaic backsplashes, 2 islands, 6-burner Wolf gas range, and other Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Miele appliances. Folding glass doors open the entire breakfast area to the oceanfront loggia. Appointed with rift-cut oak beams and mahogany cabinetry, the family room also completely opens to the oceanfront loggia through a wall of glass pocket doors. Accented by rift-cut oak millwork, the club room provides a full-service granite-topped wet bar. Off another gallery, the library is richly finished with mahogany paneling, bookcases, and wide-plank floors. The acoustically designed theater room is wired for cutting-edge electronics. A powder room and wet bar are adjacent. The exercise room opens to a tranquil meditation garden with unique fire-and-water feature. Leading to an oceanfront loggia, the luxurious guest master suite is appointed with white-washed oak plank floors, a morning bar, 2 walk-in closets, and 2 separate baths.
Second Floor: Creating a sumptuous sanctuary, the grand master suite flows to an expansive covered/open deck taking in the serene sights and sounds of the ocean. An airy tray ceiling highlights the spacious bedroom adjoining a sitting area with morning bar. His-and-her wardrobe rooms accompany separate his-and-her spa-style baths – his with grey limestone finishes and hers with inlaid Thasos marble finishes, a pedestal tub, and separate shower. Four more bedroom suites all have private balconies, 2 facing the ocean and 2 facing the Indian River. A morning bar and laundry room are also located on this level.
Guest House: Connecting by a breezeway along the meditation garden, the private 2-story guest house has Ocean-to-River views and contains a family room, fully equipped gourmet kitchen, 2 bedroom suites, a powder room, and laundry room.