Supplements: The 10-ft. solid mahogany French front doors, crafted by E. F. San Juan, feature beveled impact glass window panes & are hurricane rated. Radiantly heated Dominican shell stone floors carry throughout the common areas & into the two guest suites on the ground floor, whose self-closing, aluminum clad mahogany Weather Shield French doors equipped with white bronze Rocky Mountain hardware lead out onto a comfortable covered porch overlooking a bocce ball court. Faucets by Rohl & Cifial appoint the suites' private baths, whose walk in showers feature built in fog free mirrors. A wet bar with chestnut marble counter in the main hall not only provides convenience to the guest suites but to the covered porch as well. Carlisle Wide Plank Floors in walnut with lustrous tung oil finish beckon from the light filled staircase & continue throughout the second & third floors. Gas fireplaces in the living & dining rooms with elegant stone mantles by Francois & Co. are flanked by custom teak consoles, one of which in the living room conceals an elevating TV compartment. A handsome French antique bar with custom pewter bar top & prep counter stands in front of an antique mirror between the two spaces, joined to one another by a timber beam ceiling. Barbara Barry Original ceramic art tile from the Ann Sacks Collection in sophisticated diamond & oval patterns provides the perfect back drop for the commanding nickel vent hood in the kitchen with Vetrostone oyster terrazzo counters. A covered grilling porch located just off the kitchen features a teak cabinet with chestnut marble counter. Attractive grass cloth adorns the walls & complements the vaulted tongue & groove wood clad ceiling in the third guest suite with private bath. The third floor master suite enjoys tremendous privacy & convenience. Two separate chambers, one a library & the other a restful bedroom, are connected to one another by two halls that flank a large walk in closet on its north side & south, Gulf facing side. Closet storage capacity is maximized through the use of overhead shelves accessed by a sliding ladder. The tabby stone library fireplace is flanked by built in Nottingham antique pine day beds that complement two built in cabinets custom crafted by E. F. San Juan from the same material. The serene bedroom features yet another fireplace as well as a cozy Gulf front sitting area with panoramic views of the water. The master bath includes both a private water closet & private dressing room. Travertine tile appoints nearly every surface, from the vanity counters to the shower & bath surrounds, as well as the radiantly heated floor. The space is lit by an eyebrow dormer window. A Control4 home automation system centralizes nearly every functional aspect of the home, down to the heated towel bars in the master bath, & provides a convenient means by which to not only enjoy, but monitor your investment remotely. The listing is under contract with a 72 hour first right of refusal clause.
