2418 Laguna Drive, Fort Lauderdale

Exclusive gated Harbor Beach, 110' DIRECT Intracoastal waterfront estate home, reminiscent of Santa Barbara, designed by award winning Stoftt Architects, built by Sarkela Corp.This residence is meticulously maintained and lives like a newly constructed property.The homesite was strategically acquired with the best views of and widest section of Intracoastal in mind and positioning to afford premium skyline sunset views of downtown Fort Lauderdale.Harbor Beach offers a truly one of a kind lifestyle, between your private oceanfront beach access, private yacht marina, to your intracoastal waterfront views, this really is your piece of paradise with the best of what So. Florida has to offer.Located only moment by boat to the Atlantic Ocean and ten minutes by car from FLL international airport. Meticulously maintained grounds accent the Spanish revival architecture of style of South California, including limestone faade, Pecky Cypress corbels, and iron accents to complete the vision. Upon entry to the dramatic 30' foyer, the curved marble staircase embraces your senses and leads your eye to the unparalleled level of quality and detail. The expansive nature of this home is impressive while remaining very livable as well as elegant.Formal dining off the foyer presents with a contemporary design, ideal for entertaining with adjacent butler/serving pantry. Also transitioning you from the foyer, you are led into the formal living room, with robust cast stone gas fireplace, exquisite ceiling details, and arched hurricane impact doors optimize water views from every angle.This elegant formal space guides you into the billiard/game room, with extensive built ins, wet bar,Chevron Mahogany floors, and themed in a Morocan style Hookah lounge. The lower level of this home offers a temperature-controlled wine vault as well as the forethought of a potential elevator addition for the needs of any future owners. Nestled alongside a guest retreat easily accessible for guests requiring the ground level. On the opposing end of this layout is the heart of this home, a refined gourmet kitchen offering extensive eating/seating area, premium stainless appliances, including Viking 6 burner commercial grade gas range with dual ovens, Kitchenaid Convection microwave, warming drawer and dual 36 Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer. Intelligent design permit pass through to the outdoor bar area for true Florida living outdoors. The positioning of the kitchen also embraces the spacious family room which is accented with extensive use of Pecky Cypress beams and dramatic custom lighting and absolute stunning views of water throughout.The upper level provides four well designed suites including an impressive owner's retreat, comprising nearly 35% of the upper level. The primary suite presents with a dramatic barrel vaulted ceiling, expansive 20x23 sleeping area with sitting room, and finished off with a dramatic wardrobe/dressing area. The expansive retreat offers a gracious owners retreat bath with floating soaking tub, dual sinks and separate walk in shower. The retreat is graced with a private covered terrace offering an additional sun deck. The primary guest suite is designed with a dramatic 17' turret with incredible water views. The upper level has a separate living area with terrace spanning the entire width of this space. An additional spacious terrace is designed off the upper level guest retreat to the front of the home offering amazing sunrise views. In true Florida style, a Zen garden theme, accents the oversized heated salt water pool with water and fire features. Picturesque sunsets from your heated spa as you enjoy the tranquility of waterfront living. The upgraded seawall and premium 12' finish cap offer 110' of deep water frontage, accommodating up to a 90' yacht. Current owner has lift offering 16,000lb capacity and accommodates a 38' watercraft. Additional remarks; Three car garage with ample room for lifts to expand car storage capacity. Exceptional amounts of storage throughout the home. Entire attic dehumidifier. Four HVAC systems with zones. Entire grounds are irrigated and entire property has landscape lighting. Hurricane impact rated Pella windows and doors throughout. Separate Pool bath on North side of home accessible from the exterior. Entire house central vacuum system. 14918sf homesite with a 45 KW generator.

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman