January/February: Letter From Palm Beach: Gift By The Sea

In one of Palm Beach’s most sought after buildings, a chance to create your own interior spaces. Beautiful views west to the Colony Hotel and magical sunsets, or east across the most enticing pool and gardens of any in-town building. Full impact glass and sliders that were recently installed. One year old HVAC and water heater. Plus all the features owners love about Winthrop House– gracious common areas, a large fitness center, the famed tunnel to the beach– and of course, that pool! Plenty of time to purchase now and plan your summer renovation.

This exceptional 1939 Belford Shumate home has been re-imagined and updated by architect Pat Segraves and designer Alessandra Branca. Renovation all but complete – new roof to be installed mid-March. The 4BR/4BA Bermuda style house sits on a prime North End block with a neighborhood beach terrace at one end and Lake Trail access at the other. The house features vaulted beamed ceilings, an open-plan, indoor-outdoor kitchen/dining area where sliding glass doors open out to a 25′ pool. In the new eat-in kitchen, French doors lead to an open-air breakfast garden. The new cypress paneled family room overlooking the pool could easily be converted to a downstairs primary bedroom suite complete with a 15’x20′ terrace shaded by a louvered pergola. This sun-filled house brings the outdoors in with large picture windows looking onto a tropical landscape planned by Keith Williams of Niervera Williams on a 12,600 sqft lot. The thorough renovation includes new roof, impact windows, new air conditioning, electrical, security, and sound systems while preserving the home’s charming original details. If you’re looking for new construction on a quiet street (you can hear the ocean) with the romance of old Palm Beach, this is a must-see

One of the most gracious homes in Palm Beach’s estate section. On a quiet block between the lake and the ocean, 153 Kings Road was custom built in 2009 in collaboration with renowned London interior design firm Colefax and Fowler and respected architect Thomas Kirchhoff. This 5 bedroom, 6 bath home opens with a breathtaking double-height foyer, then fans out into 10-foot high ceilinged rooms with stunning millwork. The thoughtful layout can suit a large family but works for empty nesters too. This is a home that must be seen in person to fully appreciate. Tall French doors in the expansive living room open on to an elegant pool terrace. A well-equipped chef’s kitchen is conveniently adjacent to the combined family room/dining nook. Separate his and her marble-clad bathrooms and closets grace the luxe primary suite. Upstairs and downstairs home offices, a classic butler’s pantry with designated storage for linens and serving pieces, an elevator, generator, outdoor shower and powder room are just some of the home’s very special amenities.

Heaven on the El Cid waterfront. Impeccable 2020 new construction with exquisite attention to detail, every modern luxury and unimpeded water views from 1st and 2nd floors. On an almost 19,000 foot corner lot-beautifully landscaped by Nievera Williams-the house is an elegant contemporary take on classic Palm Beach architecture with iron-look windows, handmade Mexican roof tiles and waxed plaster walls. Downstairs master bedroom with water views, generous closets and bath. Two upstairs bedrooms and baths with an inviting shared terrace can be reached by stair or elevator. In the front yard, a 52′, two lane lap pool sits off the electric screened terrace. To the rear is a guest house/gym/office with full bath. And the 3 bay garage fitted with 2 lifts can accommodate up to 5 cars. See Home Features in Documents. Literally too many to list. But for a few- 10′ ceilings, working marble fireplace, Wolf 5 burner gas stove and an induction cooktop, Miele double-ovens, 2 Miele dishwashers, side-by-side Sub Zero fridge with 4 freezer drawers, outdoor shower, full house gas generator, pool heater AND chiller, trunk storage room off elevator, gas fire pit off master bedroom, Lynx summer kitchen with gas grill and rotisserie, Smart Home controls throughout, motorized sun and blackout shades, 2nd laundry room in garage, electric vehicle charger. All that and a shared neighborhood day-dock between Valencia and Sunset. Virtual Tour available via Matterport – see 2nd photo in listing