In General
This home is situated on one of the most private streets in Cape Coral.
The architecture is best described as a combination of French with a Palm Beach flavor
consisting of very graceful lines, palladian style windows and crisp relief outlining
windows and coins on front corners. The exterior is soft gray with white trim. The
foundation elevation of the home is 10', well above that required by National Flood
Insurance, allowing for considerable insurance savings.
The house is equipped with a central vacuum system and 5" wood crown moulding
and baseboards throughout. Real marble floors are used through all
hallways, kitchen, and baths. This statuary style marble is white with pale gray veining.
Carpet is plush Philadephia.
Insulation in this home is phenomenal - 2" of styrofoam
insulation on the exterior concrete block walls and 1" of insulation on interior of
concrete block. All interior walls are insulated as well. The ceiling contains 8" of
rolled insulation and another 1" of blown insulation. The home qualifies as a
"Good Cents" home by Lee County Electric Coop. There are two air
conditioning units designed so that two bedrooms and baths can be closed off when not in
use. There are two hot water units - one exclusively for the kitchen and master bath. The
pool and spa are heated by an extremely efficient gas system.
The garage is oversized, double with an automatic door opener and houses a drop
down stairstep attic door, custom cabinets and extra space for freezers and other
equipment. The entrance from the garage to home is via a concrete ramp which facilitates
entry for the handicapped as well as for moving of large furniture.
The Landscaping
The landscaping of this home is astonishingly mature featuring
large water oak trees around the driveway, hibiscus, bougainvillea, oyster plants, and
much, much more. The yard itself is contoured for added dimension and interest and is
equipped with an automatically timed sprinkler system. The driveway is a
large circular one of gray "Creative Coating" cement with a relief brick
pattern. The centerpoint of the front yard is a very large and unusualstrawberry
guava tree located in the grass island. Automatically timed architectural
lighting spaced throughout the yard lends a very dramatic effect.
The Dock
The back of the home is as unique as the front. There is a 60' long dock
and wooden pier. Creative exterior architectural lighting is used including underwater
lighting at the dock providing an aquarium effect for viewing sea life. Just minutes from
the Gulf of Mexico and Sanibel Island by boat, the home is situated on a 200' wide
20' deep canal capable of handling very large boats.
The Lanai
The lanai area is overly spacious with relief brick flooring, a large pool
and heated spa which overflows into the pool. The pool is self-cleaning and has
recently resurfaced "Diamond Brite" coating. This very large
area is enclosed by a dramatic screen enclosure that has a cathedral ceiling effect. There
is ample water and electric in the lanai are as well as large outdoor storage closet for
pool equipment.
The Greatroom
The Greatroom is a natural for entertaining with 14' ceilings, 8' Pella
pocket doors onto the lanai and pool area, and floor to ceiling windows
with arched fans which look out to the canal and garden. Its custom entertainment
center is perfect to house an extensive home system with built-in TV space,
lattice doors allowing sound and ventilation, and an arched bookcase area at top. There
are a number of recessed eyeball spot lights which can be adjusted and directed toward
wall art. Two ceiling fans feature special lucite blades.
The Bar Eating Area
Off of, but open to, the greatroom is a U-shaped marble bar of
white and pale gray veined marble trimmed out in black marble moulding, complete with one
piece bar sink and custom cabinets for bottle and crystal storage. The bar is backed by
solid mirrors with under and over valance lighting. By the bar is a large eating
area which has a pass-thru into the kitchen for informal dining
The Master Bed
The master bedroom features 10' vaulted ceilings with recessed
eyeball spots and an oak ceiling fan. 6' Pella pocket doors lead to the
pool area and allow a beautiful view.
The Master Bath
The master bath includes marble floors, large marble circular tub, large
marble shower with seat and recess for toiletries, separate water closet. 7'
double sink marble vanity, pewter and marble faucets on tub, winks, towel bars, etc. Separate
marble make-up table with knee hole and drawers, large shelved closet designed
for storing luggage, drop-down wall recessed ironing board, mirrors everywhere, huge
"his and her' walk-in closets with built-in drawers and shelving customized
for shoes, purses, hats, etc.
The Kitchen
Kitchen has too many amenities to mention! The cabinet work is all
custom designed with compartments, slots, file drawers and much, much more. Appliances
include: Thermador Europa cooktop, double Thermador self-cleaning ovens, Thermador warming
drawer with moist or crisp setting. Amana side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, Insinkerator
silent disposal, built-in GE microwave -- all top of the line appliances.
The kitchen includes an oversized pantry with floor to ceiling shelving, broom
closet, appliance garage, and desk. All countertops are Dupont Corian
including molded double sinks. There are spice cabinets flanking either side of the cook
top and above and below counter fluorescent lighting as well as eyeball spots. Well
planned for maximum efficiency.
The 1 and 2 Bedrooms
Both of these bedrooms are oversized with plenty of room
for queen size beds as well as sofas or other furniture. Each has a private bath
of marble with large closets with built-in drawers and shelving. Both baths have
private water closets, gold and crystal faucets and pewter and crystal faucets with
matching towel rings. One bath has an oversized tub and shower and
the other an oversized shower (both of marble). Flooring is marble, and each bath has a
ceiling fan.
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