Are you ready to escape to your Tuscan sanctuary set in a private walled garden courtyard just 2 blocks from the ocean? Built by nationally recognized interior designer Lillian August as her personal vacation home, this SINGLE-STORY residence lives like a boutique resort hotel, taking indoor/outdoor living to a completely new level. A storybook castle door leads through an archway complete with wall fountain welcoming you to your private tropical oasis. The 15,000 sq ft corner lot provides a HUGE outdoor living area with a heated spa, pool with spillover, rock waterfall fountain, Chicago brick patio, sumptuous outdoor party room Located in coveted North Beach area, you'll love being just a 2-minute golf cart ride to downtown Delray's vibrant Atlantic Avenue. For more details, click 1202 HARBOR DRIVE, DELRAY BEACH
LOCATION: This home is located between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean a few blocks north of Atlantic Avenue. Marina Delray is in close proximity and access to I-95 is a short drive. You are centrally located 6 miles from Boca Raton Airport which has a U.S. Customs & Border Protection for international travelers, 16 miles to Palm Beach International Airport, 27 miles to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and 54 miles to Miami International Airport.
FEATURES:
Inside this single-story residence, you will be met with honed 24" marble floors, elegant archways magnificent custom millwork, plantation shutters, solid core doors and windows galore.
The large "formal" living room is currently used as a "fun room" that is large enough to accommodate pool table, full bar, game table and couches. No need for drapery on this room's numerous Palladian windows as abundant foliage provides the utmost privacy giving you a sense of being outside while staying comfortable in your air-conditioned space. French doors lead to an outdoor living room. With its pecky cypress ceiling, charming archways and adjacent rock waterfall, this unique "room" will be the center of your outdoor entertaining.
French doors also open to a unique office with two built-in marble desks and custom bookcases, file and storage cabinets. If you work at home, you will absolutely love this office!
The kitchen is a Chef's Delight with everything you need at your fingertips. Raised panel cabinets with rope and dentil molding, gas range, Samsung French Door Refrigerator with middle drawer, 30" built-in wall oven and microwave and an oversized hammered copper "country" sink. The long, outward facing buffet-snack bar opens to the family room which has a built-in entertainment center. (Note if you remove the entertainment center, it has the same marble flooring under it.)
The sumptuous formal dining room features custom millwork accents and a large "sunburst" window overlooking the courtyard gardens and water features.
Master suite features his and her separate baths and two walk-in closets with extensive custom storage cabinetry. The bedroom has beautiful marble flooring. "Her" opulent bathroom has exquisite lighting fixtures and a Jacuzzi brand jetted tub, along with beautiful onyx countertops and Jerusalem stone flooring. "His" bathroom has its own shower and has marble countertops and flooring.
In the main house, totally separated from the master suite, you will find two additional generous-sized bedrooms with hard wood bamboo floors, along with a full bath with a shower. One of the bedrooms has a pair of French doors which opens to the courtyard.
Across the courtyard you will find a two-room guest house/cottage with full bath and kitchenette A perfect in-law suite, studio or private residence for your grown children/grandchildren or guests.
The large inside laundry room has newer LG Steam washer and dryer plus extensive storage cabinets and hanging racks.
Audiophiles will enjoy the SONOS system with speakers throughout the home and outdoor living areas. There is also extensive LED lighting.
In the 456 square foot expanded two-car garage with new custom cabinets you will find a staircase and dumb waiter that leads to a stand-up, air-conditioned, whole-house attic complete with numerous storage shelves.
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Natural gas powers the appliances including the oversized water heater and whole house Generac 22kw generator. No need for a buried generator gas tank or BBQ propane tanks. The whole house generator and impact glass windows provide comfort and peace of mind during hurricane season.
The fully fenced yard is surrounded by 15-20 ft hedges and areca palms lending a private compound-feel to this unique estate home. Security system includes a Ring Doorbell, motion detectors, security lighting on timers.
You can swim year-round since the 40' x 20' pool has both electric and natural gas heating systems.
The side yard has a separate outdoor dining area with built in barbecue. There is a separate fenced area that is a perfect dog run. This home even includes a SOLO electric doggy door for your furry friends. Never rush home to "let the dogs out" again.
You'll appreciate the mosquito deterrence system (chrysanthemum spray) encircling the courtyard as well as the landscape irrigation system run off of the City of Delray Beach Reclaimed Water Program.
Note: Dining room lighting fixture and wine cooler are excluded. House has central vacuum system but current owners have never used it and it is not warranted. Safe in office will convey to buyer.
