The gated community of Indian Trails on north A1A occupies a gorgeous piece of land, with picturesque roads winding through stands of mature oak trees past lovely homes on generous lots. The graceful home on a lightly wooded, .56-acre cul de sac lot at 470 N. Arrowhead Trail is loaded with curb appeal outside and a wealth of easy style and amenities within.
The spacious 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence has 3,623 square feet of air-conditioned living space, with another 1,600 square feet under roof. It is said to have been built by notable island builder Art Garcia, according to Sherry Brown of Treasure Coast Sotheby’s International Realty, who has the house listed for $1.075 million.
The handsome double front doors open into a spacious entry area, extending into the formal dining room on the left and the living room to the right. The living room is a wonderful, elegant space with 11-foot ceilings, pale lemony walls, gleaming blonde hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, beautifully detailed custom molding and gracious archways connecting to the kitchen, guest bedroom wing and master bedroom and bath suite.
The south wall of the living room is a masterpiece of interior design, with a white stone fireplace surrounded by a white wooden mantel that extends to the ceiling; the fireplace is flanked by built-in shelves and cupboards. An arched niche with shelves for photos and objets d’art adds to the feeling refinement and luxury.
The home features a split floor plan, wrapping around a large, gorgeous lanai with a sparkling pool and waterfall spa. Disappearing glass sliders offer charming views of the lanai, pool and well-kept tropical landscaping from the living room and family room. The lanai is sure to become a family favorite, perfect for relaxing by the pool with morning coffee, or for entertaining – from kids’ pool parties to elegant soirees on breezy tropical evenings – and when the sliders vanish into their wall pockets, the party can flow right inside. Surround Sound in the lanai, family room, den and master bedroom provides additional entertainment opportunities for family and guests.
The spacious kitchen offers plenty of room for cooking and conversation, with ample counter space, handsome, dark-wood cabinetry, cream ceramic floor tile, stainless steel appliances, two wall ovens, gas cooktop, and a cozy breakfast nook. The kitchen flows into the large family room, with its pleasant seating area, inviting friends and family to sit and chat with the cook while he or she prepares special dishes.
A clever, freestanding wall separates the family room from the space behind it, which could be used as an office, den or additional bedroom. The owners, both research scientists, chose to use it as a game room, to house their beautiful pool table. There are built-in shelves and plenty of light from windows on three sides in this flexible and unexpected space.
Each of the bedrooms has new carpeting, a roomy closet and its own full bath, and the master bedroom features two walk-in closets, dual sinks, deep soaking tub and separate shower. One of the home’s most interesting aspects is the master bedroom closet that doubles as a hurricane safe room, with extra thick walls of reinforced concrete.
Generous and strategic placement of windows makes this lovely home light and bright throughout, and the builder positioned walls, alcoves and corners creatively, spurring visitors to discover what architectural surprises and clever details lie ahead. Well-chosen lighting fixtures complement the home’s casual elegance and pale color palette.
Other practical features include a home office, laundry room and pantry area, smoke detector and central vacuum system. The extra-large three-car garage sports sturdy, up-to-code hurricane doors.
Whoever buys this home can look forward to enjoying an idyllic Florida lifestyle as part of the highly-regarded Indian Trails community. Amenities include a remodeled beach house; renovated clubhouse with kitchen, lounge and new fitness center; heated pool; five lighted tennis courts and tennis pro; a marina with deep-water slips; and bike, jogging and nature trails.
The 80-acre ocean-to-river subdivision is known for its canopy of mature oak trees and lush tropical landscaping. There are only 118 homes in the intimate yet spacious community.
Located in Indian River Shores, recently ranked the safest city in Florida, Indian Trails is part of the Vero Beach area, often called The Hamptons of Florida. Vero offers a year-round calendar of charitable events, festivals and other activities, as well as a lively cultural scene, including the Riverside Theatre for the performing arts and the Vero Beach Museum of Art. A tropical climate, a civic-minded community with few high-rise buildings and little traffic, and a series of beautiful, uncrowded beaches make the area uniquely appealing. Large metropolitan cities such as Miami, Palm Beach and Orlando are only a few hours away by car.