November: Letter from Palm Beach: Wall Street South

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.

Beautiful Southeast corner three-bedroom unit with crow’s nest level sight-lines across the magnificent yachts of Palm Harbor Marina. Enjoy the views over the Intracoastal to the Flagler Museum and Breakers Hotel, and it’s an easy stroll across the north bridge for breakfast at Sant Ambroeus. Fully renovated kitchen and 3 full bathrooms including a large primary bath. Open terraces to catch the waterfront breezes. Waterview Towers has valet parking and concierge, full-time manger and assistant as well as 24 security. Add in pool, tennis, pickleball and fitness and you’ve got the perfect package for a sun-filled, carefree lifestyle.

This exceptional 1939 Belford Shumate home is currently under renovation with completion expected yearend 2022. 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′ x 20′ 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.

The views from this 25th floor southeast corner unit aren’t the only thing stunning. The Seller undertook a thorough renovation that included fully enclosing the terraces within the living room. It’s an astounding living space with broad views east, north and south. New kitchen and baths, in unit washer/dryer, a large master closet, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a powder room. Parking for 2 cars. Living Area 2,900 sqft. Waterview Tower is a full service building with doormen, security, garage, fitness, pool, tennis and pickleball. Close to the north bridge, Royal Poinciana Plaza and Palm Beach shopping and restaurants.

This elegant 5,000 sqft townhouse lives like a spacious seaside villa- one that’s literally steps to the beach! Built in 2004 and fastidiously maintained by the original owner, it’s perfect for a buyer who does not want the upkeep headaches of an older house or large yard. The ocean block of Sunset is a dead end street that terminates at the beach gate. An ideal location-quiet and private- but still walkable to the Breakers and Royal Poinciana Plaza and all their adjacent shops and restaurants. With over 4,500 sqft of living area, an elevator, 4 bedrooms, multiple office spaces and an air conditioned two car garage there’s plenty of room for family and guests. Given its modern kitchen and baths, outdoor gas grill and beautiful private pool, it’s completely ready for move-in for the 2022-23 season. 12′ ceilings on the 1st floor, 10’+ in the Master bedroom. The house has great entertaining spaces, including a large covered terrace overlooking the pool. Kitchen has a two-sided Subzero fridge, with four freezer drawers, Wolf gas range, 2 Miele dishwashers, built-in microwave and air fryer.

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

A wonderful opportunity for a carefree Palm Beach pied-a-terre. Bright south-facing one- bedroom unit with a terrace, updated kitchen and baths and new carpeting. Apartment comes with 1 car parking, storage unit and place for a bike. Island House is one of the best located buildings in town. Only two streets from Worth Avenue, three streets from the Four Arts and a short stroll to the public beach and town docks. 24 hour doorman and a beautiful pool and outdoor entertaining area. Rental Terms: Annual: $7,900 Per Month

Immaculate and beautiful estate home, located between the ocean access to the east and the bike trail to the west and convenient to all with its ”in-town” location. Beautiful Mediterranean stenciled beams and stone fireplaces and all new Impact Windows and Doors. Stone Fireplace and two grills on the Loggia. 50′ pool and one of the most beautiful gardens in Palm Beach.