The two-story, British West Indies-inspired, oceanfront estate home at 2265 and 2255 Seaside St. defines coastal elegance. Built by Vic Lombardi, owner of Water’s Edge Estates, LLC, it seamlessly integrates beach living with luxury and comfort.
“It’s a huge piece of property in a small and very private subdivision, with a lot of ocean frontage on one of the most beautiful accreting beaches in Vero,” says Dale Sorensen Real Estate broker-owner Matilde Sorensen, who is offering the home for $15 million with realtor Troy Westover.
The 1.57-acre property has 144 feet of direct oceanfront with 500 feet of unobstructed North-to-South vistas.
“You have two lots,” shares Westover. At the front of the property, the adjoining lot provides extra privacy and is buildable if you want to add a guest cottage, a sense of space you really appreciate as you travel along the palm tree-lined driveway and approach the impressive house with the covered entry at the apex of the circle drive.
“The house is extremely well built and has everything you need,” adds Sorensen.
The high-quality craftsmanship is apparent in the meticulous design appointed with only the finest of fit and finishes, says Westover, pointing out the soaring ceilings, Italian marble and dark wood flooring.
The plantation shutters, Majolica tile backsplash, crown molding, wainscoting and tray ceilings “add a touch of refined elegance to an already beautiful home,” continues Westover, noting that the home’s furnishings are negotiable.
A series of French doors across the rear of the house ensures expansive and unobstructed views of the ocean from most every room, providing a backdrop that shifts from azure on sunny days to deep, brooding blue-gray on stormy ones.
Italian marble in the high-traffic areas alternating with dark wood flooring in other spaces is a nice contrast that softens the clean lines throughout the interior.
The north wing has a media room with a large screen, theater seating and surround sound where family can gather to watch the latest release, favorite family videos or a sport of choice.
Across the hall, the library has spectacular ocean views from the private porch. Further down the hallway, an ensuite guest room and the first-floor primary suite complete this wing.
Making the most of the ocean views, the primary suite opens onto a private covered lanai.
The living room at the center of the house is a lovely place for guests to gather alongside the gas fireplace before heading into the formal dining room just off the foyer on the South side of the house.
Also in this wing are the kitchen, breakfast nook, pool bath, elevator, laundry room and three-car garage.
The kitchen opens directly onto the oceanside patio from two sides, allowing easy access to the covered lanai, summer kitchen and large, family-style, patio dining area.
The gourmet kitchen features a gas range with two ovens, a pot filler, two dishwashers, a farm sink, a warming drawer and a wine chiller.
You can easily access the dining room for formal entertaining or gather outside at one of several al fresco dining areas.
Near the front entry, a sweeping staircase with elegant wrought iron and a wood banister provides access to the upper level.
On the upper level, a suite of family bedrooms provides a secluded space away from guests staying on the first floor. A balcony spanning the east side of the house offers unimpeded ocean views from the primary suites and the second-floor great room.
Each primary suite has an elegant bathroom equipped with soaking tub and shower, one of which is large enough for two people and doubles as a steam room.
Also on this level are an ensuite guest bedroom and a workout room that could be used as an art studio, office or nursery.
Outside, tropical landscaping surrounds the lanai, pool, spa and summer kitchen.
The natural seagrape hedgeline ensures plenty of privacy without taking away from the breathtaking ocean views. The only break in the sea of green is the private dune walkover to the seldom-traveled beach.
“The beach is beautiful. It’s substantial and ever-accreting,” shares Westover, noting the reef just offshore is perfect for snorkeling.
Seaside is a gated community located on the south end of the island with 15 lots and only 13 homes offering privacy and tranquility. It’s a short drive to Ocean Drive shopping and dining or to the Riverside Theatre and the Vero Beach Museum of Art for cultural outings. For families with children, Saint Edward’s School is nearby.
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