With a West Palm Beach motif, waterfront sanctuary views, vanishing edge pool with spa, and gated entrance, this one-of-a-kind extra-large private estate was designed with the yachtsman in mind. The 18,000 sq. ft. compound includes the main house, guest cottage, caretaker's quarters, with 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, and 3 half baths. The main house features an entertainment level, 3 fireplaces, exquisite gourmet kitchen with waterfront views and access to the wine loft, outdoor kitchen, elevator, formal dining room, a home theater, library and reading loft. A luxurious and spacious screened entertainment area seamlessly blends outside and indoors with access to the beach entry pool and hot tub open to the stars. Walk the 1.5 acres of handsomely landscaped grounds overlooking almost 600 ft. of sea wall bordered by a captain’s walk, boat docks and lifts, with room for multiple 70 ft. yachts all just minutes to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico beyond. There are far too many amenities to mention but one thing is guaranteed…this estate will make quite an impression on anyone.

First Floor Living: European elegance is visible inside and out through the breathtaking two-story glass wall that extends from the 30 foot domed ceiling to the rare American Chestnut wood floor. Gather a few hundred of your closest friends around the majestic masonry showcased in the limestone fireplace found in the sunken formal living room. Ten foot sliding doors open onto the elegant lanai that offers outdoor entertainment space. Distressed cypress cabinetry, floor trim, and large Arched Cathedral doors provide additional Old-World warmth throughout the first floor living area.

Formal Dining: Host a more intimate dinner party in the raised formal dining room that features spectacular views of the waterway. Interior beauty is just as impressive in a hand-painted art fresco mural depicting Florida’s natural landscape. A triple-tiered 22 foot tray ceiling, crown molding, and an antique chandelier add classic elegance.

The Study: The rich beauty of the distressed cypress wood of the study is highlighted by a fireplace adorned with hand-painted Italian tiles and a hand-hewed mantel.

Kitchen & Family Room: In Italy, the kitchen is the heart of the home, just as yours will be …. You will delight in the open airy floor plan that invites friends and family members to lounge by the fireplace and nibble hors d’oeuvres, or chat at the bar while dinner is prepared.  You can show off your culinary skills at the spacious 3’ X 7’ island. The Viking Professional appliances and grill, surrounded by granite from Finland and Brazil, could turn even a modest meal into an epicurean occasion.

Master Retreat: You can unwind completely in the luxurious main floor master retreat that over-looks the private marina and wildlife sanctuaries.  With breathtaking views, a separate octagonal sitting room, a private lanai featuring a tranquil open air courtyard spa, and direct access to the pool and docks, the master retreat is the pinnacle of serenity.

Second Floor: Two stunning guest bedroom suites, each with a gorgeous waterfront balcony, are masterfully designed to treat family and company like royalty. Grab a book in the library and enjoy it in the comfort of the reading nook.

Third Floor: Enjoy the thrill of watching movies on the 80” TV featured in the custom entertainment cypress wall unit.  Enjoy the company of friends while you sit at the marble countertops of the full bar fully equipped with an icemaker, refrigerator, sink and dishwasher. Overlooking the water of the seemingly endless sanctuary, the observation room features French doors and wrap around balcony that provides peaceful views of the sunset each evening.

Live the Dream

You will feel like you are returning to Tuscany when you enter you 1.5 acre estate and take in it’s Old World beauty and design. Every detail from the Mediterranean style roof tiles to the faux-finished stucco exterior and the tumbled brick pavers are reminiscent of Italian architecture and bravura. Massive custom wooden gates and elegant porte-cocheres bring forth images of horse-drawn carriages, which cause the modern conveniences of this stately home to be that much more pleasing. The motor court includes a three car air conditioned garage, which is flanked by the caretaker’s quarters and a boat house with four additional garages. This home melds modern luxury with Old World Italy.

Water access: Armada Court is designed with the yachtsman in mind. Your private deep-water dock is just minutes from the Caloosahatchee River, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. The estate has more than 580 linear feet of sea wall with a Captain’s walk the entire length. Your private marina includes; 7 boat docks and 2 lifts, multiple stairways into the water for effortless access from smaller crafts, and it can accommodate multiple yachts up to 70 feet long which allows you to entertain guest arriving by water or land with equal ease.