Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida House for sale

In a world-class resort community, this architecturally significant oceanfront residence, complete with separate guest house, is ensconced in a lushly private sanctuary.

Inspired by its exquisite Orchid Island beachside setting, this striking oceanfront estate is a paragon of architectural design in harmony with the natural environment. Verdant tropical flora secludes the six-bedroom residence, built in 2005, approached by a... more winding drive on sweeping grounds fronting 166 feet on the ocean. Architects Garcia Brenner Stromberg have brilliantly designed the three-level floor-plan in spacious wings that echo the gentle contours of the landscape and expand in a natural flow of space while capitalizing on the breathtaking ocean vistas. The exceptional construction is by esteemed, Vero Beach-based Proctor Construction Company along with Scales Building Corporation. Beautiful natural finishes create a rich interplay of textures throughout the warmly inviting rooms styled by Mary Washer Designs.

Comfort and privacy are enhanced in the thoughtful layout featuring a separate bedroom wing on the main level, plus a serene master suite encompassing the entire upper floor. Indoor/outdoor entertaining is the focus of the ground-level game room opening by the pool, cabana/guest suite, and dune walkway in an enchanting garden landscape by Meg Whitmer of Collective Designs. A separate guest house and garages for six cars bring this utterly unique oceanfront estate to its perfect completion.

Location

Beachside Drive, Vero Beach, Florida. A Treasure Coast paradise, Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club resides on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean, Indian River Lagoon, and Intracoastal Waterway, just north of Vero Beach. Centered on a magnificent 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf course with impressive clubhouse, this resort community has as its crown jewel a luxurious British West Indies-inspired Beach Club. A Tennis & Fitness Center is also featured.

Property

In a lushly private sanctuary on the Vero Beach oceanfront, this architecturally significant residence is introduced by a tree-lined Chicago brick drive. Behind the dunes, garden foliage and shade trees surround the stone terrace with custom-designed pool and spa. A summer kitchen and stone fireplace appoint the dining loggia. The separate cabana/guest suite contains a beam-ceilinged sitting room/bedroom, full bath, walk-in closet, and vast storage/utility room. There is also an outdoor shower. The dune walkway crosses to the pristine beachfront.

Residence

This innovatively designed 3-level residence totals 9,725 square feet with elevator, 6 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half baths. Six carriage-style garage bays include 3 in the residence and 3 in the carriage house. Notable features include the Hardy plank exterior, solid poured concrete roof with copper fused tiles and cedar shakes, Andersen impact-glass windows and exterior doors, tongue-and-groove-paneled ceilings, reclaimed wormy chestnut and Spanish marble floors, 4 fireplaces, custom-forged staircase balustrade, and Old World interior doors with Rocky Mountain hardware. High-tech conveniences include the 7-zone cooling/heating with linear diffusers, security system, programmable Lightolier lighting, indoor/outdoor sound system, and central vacuum system.

Main Level: View-filled window walls open to a wraparound oceanfront porch from the main living areas. The oceanfront great room features a tongue-and-groove-paneled beamed ceiling, full-height stone gas fireplace, furniture-grade built-ins, full-service onyx-topped wet bar, wine cellar with climate-controlled 1,500-bottle storage, and sunset porch. Sweeping ocean views fill the beam-ceilinged dining room with inlaid Spanish marble and wormy chestnut floor. The powder room has a mahogany console with hand-painted Mexican sink. Continuing the ocean views, the magnificent chef’s kitchen features a beamed ceiling, fine cabinetry, granite counters, custom tilework, copper sinks, walnut/granite-topped island, 6-burner Wolf gas range with griddle and double ovens, Thermador warming drawer, dual Sub-Zero refrigerators/freezers, dual Bosch dishwashers, and butler’s pantry. A river rock fireplace and media built-ins appoint the oceanfront family/breakfast room. There is a separate laundry/utility room. Opening off a sitting room, 3 bedrooms all have walk-in closets, beautiful baths, and private porches.

Upper Level: Mesmerizing ocean vistas surround the expansive window-walled master suite, a serenely private retreat opening to a wraparound balcony. A wood-beamed ceiling highlights the spacious bedroom. Two custom-fitted wardrobe rooms accompany the luxurious his-and-her bath with marble/glass-tile finishes, oceanview Jacuzzi tub and rain-head shower. The master study features a marble-faced fireplace, floor-to-ceiling bookcases with library ladder, and oceanview window seat.

Ground Level: Opening by the pool, the slate-floored game room includes a marble-topped wet bar, entertainment built-ins, and powder room.

Carriage House: Above the garage, guest quarters provide a sitting room, full kitchen with granite counters, bedroom, and bath.