Some homes inspire curiosity. You wonder what lies behind the iron gate and courtyard replete with palms, birds of paradise and orchids all the while being drawn in closer and closer to this private waterfront paradise. Stop and let your senses revel in the scents and sounds around you - the fragrance of the garden, the splashing of the fountain, the warmth of the dappled sun on your skin and experience the feeling that you've arrived at your destination and it's even finer than you'd dreamed. Built by and for the architect/design team that lives here, it is an Intracoastal-front oasis with a sweeping skyline of the city - an enviable lifestyle in an expertly executed and impeccably appointed residence. It delivers everything it promises to those who desire classic living with a contemporary flavor and choose the water as their backyard. Entering from the courtyard you can see the ICW from the front door. Wide plank pine floors with a pale grey hue complement the crisp white moldings throughout. A wall of glass doors downstairs invites water and sky inside. Living and dining flow together and out to the covered patio, pool and dock. A gas fireplace is welcome in the cooler months. Clad in black and white, the kitchen will excite your culinary muse. Much of your time will be spent outdoors on the covered patio, cooling off in the pool and watching boats parade by. Upstairs the master suite spans the waterfront side with a private balcony. Including an office, library, en-suite bathroom clad in creamy Travertine and an expansive sleeping and sitting room. Rivaling the best hotels, it's quite the retreat. Take the "bridge" to the guest quarters down the hall. Both en-suite with walk-in closets and a shared porch. Nestled in this "down island" dream, it's less than 1,000 feet to the bridge and from there a 5-minute stroll into the heart of downtown which is full of art, music, restaurants and a living study of our rich architectural history. Drop anchor here - welcome.

Some homes inspire curiosity. You wonder what lies behind the iron gate and courtyard replete with palms, birds of paradise and orchids all the while being drawn in closer and closer to this private waterfront paradise. Stop and let your senses revel in the scents and sounds around you - the fragrance of the garden, the splashing of the fountain, the warmth of the dappled sun on your skin and experience the feeling that you've arrived at your destination and it's even finer than you'd dreamed. Built by and for the architect/design team that lives here, it is an Intracoastal-front oasis with a sweeping skyline of the city - an enviable lifestyle in an expertly executed and impeccably appointed residence. It delivers everything it promises to those who desire classic living with a contemporary flavor and choose the water as their backyard. Entering from the courtyard you can see the ICW from the front door. Wide plank pine floors with a pale grey hue complement the crisp white moldings throughout and create a soothing palette. A wall of glass doors downstairs invites water and sky inside where it is enjoyed from every angle. Living and dining flow together and out to the covered patio, pool and dock. A gas fireplace is welcome in the cooler months and the floor to ceiling bookcases display your collections and house the electronics. Clad in black and white, the kitchen will excite your culinary muse and you can keep up with guests through the Chinese dolphin architectural window. Much of your time will be spent outdoors on the covered patio, cooling off in the pool, watching boats parade by or joining that parade in your own vessel. Splendid sunsets will wind your days down as you contemplate the evening adventure. Upstairs the master suite spans the waterfront side with a private balcony. Including a dedicated office, a waterside library, en-suite bathroom clad in creamy polished Travertine and an expansive sleeping and sitting room. Rivaling the best hotels, it's quite the retreat. Take the "bridge" to the guest quarters down the hall. Both en-suite with walk-in closets and sharing a small front porch, the visitor list will be long so be prepared. Nestled in this "down island" dream, it's hard to believe that it's less than 1,000 feet to the bridge and from there a 5-minute stroll into the heart of downtown which is full of art, live music, innovative restaurants and a living study of our rich architectural history. Drop anchor here - welcome.