Exterior of Home

ALTUSA clay roof tile from Venezuela, 50 yr warranty, installation meets 260 MPH wind gust requirements.

Metal roof is 24 ga Kynar series500 with special coating designed for Florida which will not fade, 30 yr warranty 

Polyurethane spray foam roof insulation applied to underside of roof sheathing. This eliminates heart and humidity problems in the attic spaces and increases the operating efficiency of the air conditioning system. 

Special DOW Chemical blue board insulation on inside surface of exterior walls provide R value while allowing any water vapor to breathe and dry eliminating moisture problems

Landscaping focuses around five  (5) outdoor fountains and water features as well as a free form pool with stone waterfall, bubblers, and stone stepping-stones. Off the lanai is a Koi pond with overlooking Pao-Lupe wood deck and a Japanese garden.  Lanai deck also terminates into a unique negative edge fountain descending to a recessed fire pit with gas log set.

Theme Gardens surrounding the home including a Tropical Garden – Japanese Garden – Wild Flower Garden – Butterfly Garden and Herb Garden.

Custom wood deck outside Guest Suite overlooking Kai Pond.

Lanai area enclosed with motorized Skeeter Beaters and motorized Hurricane roll-up shutters.

Exterior paint by MAB and features elastomeric product that seals hairline crack yet allows wall system to “breathe”.

Custom 10-foot high arched top doors made of old growth cypress with a decorative iron onlay.

Rooftop detail with a custom iron detail finished in the bronze tones.

Quartzite flagstone used on exterior walks and pool deck.

Dramatic night landscape lighting surrounding the home.

A covered breezeway from rear kitchen door to separate guesthouse.

Audio Visual

Four outdoor TV cameras that can be viewed from one of the three TV’s in the study.  They can also be accessed by computer from anywhere at anytime if you are away and want to see what is happening around your home.

Creston whole house automation.  Controls pool, Security System, Lights, AC, TV’s, Sound System and Outdoor TV camera.

The audio system in the house consists of Speaker craft speakers, which is the world largest manufacturer and innovator of architectural loudspeakers. There are 28 6.5 DT speaker craft speakers to created nice low-level background music throughout the house. The audio system also has Request Media, which is a “sound serve” feature that holds 4,000 songs and allows you to go to any of the MT-500’s or CT-1000’s and select a song to play in that music zone.

Electrical

The entire house is wired in 12/2 to ensure all circuits have enough power.

Lightolier Recessed custom lighting is used throughout.

Using Square D HO electrical panel using all copper bus.

Control System- Creston’s touch panel CT-1000 Compact enclosures deliver exceptional performance, with a touch screen that positions the most often used buttons on the side for maximum convenience.  From this location you will be able to control the pool, lights, fans, security, audio & video and HVAC.  With the mini MT-500 touch panel you will be able to perform the same functions with a wireless remote control.

Lighting Control - Lutron, which is our customized lighting system, interacts with the furnishings, the décor and the beautiful architecture of this home to enhance each feature. This system also allows complete control of landscaping lighting; roll shutters, water features, and Lutron drapes.

3 vacuum systems.

400-amp service.

Energy efficient outdoor fiber optics lighting in pool.

 

HVAC 

Water cap – automatically shuts off water if a leak is detected.

Whole house water softener and purification system. 

Air-conditioning is set up with three units for the main house and one each in the guest cabanas and guesthouse.  These units are the newest Technology 19.50 SEER just available this year.  Units are two stage cooling offering energy efficiency and lower operating cost.

The system also includes tow Ultra-Aire purifying dehumidifier.  These units feed fresh outside air into the air conditioner after the air is filtered and dehumidified.

A Trane “Tracker” easy to operate building management system monitors and controls systems in the home thru LCD touch screen monitors.  This system collets and displays information and allows you to control and change not only the air conditioning system but lighting systems; pump controls for pools and fountains, hot water heaters and close circuit TV.

The building management system has a built-in telephone modern allowing you thru a laptop at any locations to access and control the system and even to look around the house thru the closed circuit TV system.

Butler Pantry

Sub-Zero 27” wine cooler features dual cooling and humidity control in two separate digitally controlled zones. Stores up to 147 bottles of wine.

Double drawer FISHER & PAYKEL dish drawer dishwashing system has easy access and improved visibility over traditional dishwashers and quiet operation. Motor system removes the need for belts and pulleys and secondary pumps. Sanitizing cycle reaches 165 deg F.

Basket weaves slate backsplash and Aquamarine Laborite countertops.

Jerusalem stone floor.

Art glass insert over the wine cabinet.

Barrel vaulted ceiling.

Kitchen

Subzero refrigerated drawer in Island.

Energy efficient appliances.

Wolf cook top and oven.

Pot filler with swivel arm over cook top.

Warming drawers under cook top.

Sub-Zero series 611 freezer and refrigerator, dual compartments.

Dramatic Rainforest Green granite countertop.

Jerusalem stone floor with slate accents.

Custom designed copper hood.

Slate and stone backsplash and a basket weave slate mosaic surround around hood with copper tile inserts.

T&G Cypress ceiling detail.

Nook

Overlooking koi pond and lake

T&G Cypress ceiling detail.

Slat and stone detailed floor.

French doors leading to Lanai.

Master Closets

Cherrystone closet system in both his and hers both feature hamper and jewelry drawer.  Her closet features stack washer/dryer, Whirlpool personal valet and concealed ironing center.  Full length mirrors on doors of valet unit, this unit will clean odors and remove wrinkles in 30 minutes-handles all fabrics including wool silk and rayon.

Master Bedroom

Plasma T.V. over fireplace

Floor to ceiling glass headboard wall with motorized drapes open onto a fountain and garden.  Gas direct vent fireplace with coquina stone mantel and surround and TV above. 

Gas direct vent fireplace with coquina stone mantel and surround and TV above. 

Coquina columns flank sitting area.  AC diffusers are concealed in ceiling light shelves.

Barrel vaulted ceiling with indirect lighting.

Vestibule with 4 columns under arches.

Master Bath

SOK Bath with chromatherapy an overflowing (negative edge) tub with colored hues that change in sequence for about one minute then repeats.  Effervescent bubbles may be added. User stays warmer than in traditional baths since shoulders and torso can be fully submerged.

Angled pocket doors giving the feeling that the master bath and garden are one.

Large screened-in tropical garden with rock garden.

TV set concealed behind his vanity mirror.

Special Art Glass windows lets light into master shower.

Circular ceiling detail over tub.

Circular shower made of Coquina with a custom marble and coquina medallion floor.

Marble and mosaic tile detailed vanities.

Guest Suite

Fantastic view of #16 green and #17 Tee Box and Fairway.

Granite top over undermount tub in bath.

Guest Cabana

Separate from main house.

Accent ceiling over bed area utilizing scorched bamboo and indirect lighting.

Separate Guest House

Contains bedroom, bath and living room with separate entry from house.

Stack Washer/Dryer.

Wet Bar with under counter refrigerator.

Private entrance from port cocher.

Coffered ceiling.

Library

3 Built-in TV sets. Main TV connects to desk computer.

Wood floors.

Box beam ceiling with fine millwork details.

Stained custom bookcases.

Carved wood fireplace mantle with tumbled slate accents.

Wainscot around room.

Sunken Parlor

Coquina mantel and fireplace surround.

Large custom gallery window looking onto the Twin Eagles Golf Course.

Cypress beamed ceiling detail.

Player Piano Niche with bronze toned custom iron overlooking living room.

Jerusalem stone floor.

Formal Dining room

Adjacent to unique art gallery hallway accented with columns and ceiling groin vaults.

Adjacent to unique art gallery hallway accented with stone clad columns and ceiling groin vaults.

Jerusalem stone floor.

Leisure Room

T&G Cypress accent ceiling.

Custom built-in for TV.

Surrounded by lanai two sides.

42” high bar overlooks kitchen.

Zero corner fully pocketing sliding glass doors (2 pair) opening to Lanai on both sides of the room.

Jerusalem stone floors with slate accents.

Outdoor Kitchen

Cypress cabinets.

Fully applianced kitchen with Fisher Paykell dish drawer.

Step down to work area.

Built-in TV set above grill hood.

Eating bar at  30”with granite top.

Custom hood over 36” grill.

Hand finished ceramic tile backsplash.

Utility Room

Drip Dry wet area with drain.

Granite top hobby bench.

Ironing board pulls out from cabinet

Asko washer and dryer appliances use less water and energy and feature stainless steel tanks and drums that never rust or snag. Units are designed to perform for 20 years.  Unique anti-jamb pumps actually reverse to clear itself.  Automatic load balancing system insures vibration free spinning-machine never “walks”.

Media Room

Home Theatre- Features the Lexicon MC-8 Controller, which enables Lexicon’s decoding technology Logic 7. These components together strike a delicate balance between channel separation and surround enevelopment. In addition, Logic 7 distinguishes between primary and background signals and processes them appropriately.

The Home Theatre also has a kinetics soundboard, which reflects sound directly to the sweet spot of the room.  We are also using sound vapor between the drywall to effectively keep sound in the room and not travel outside.

Dwin Transvison provides true high-definition and stunning film-like images in our Home Theater. Exceptional “movie theater realism” is achieved with Dwins acclaimed video signal processing.

The Home Theater speakers will be hand-made by Bay Audio Speakers and will deliver true sound to this room. The seating will be by Premiere, providing innovation and style to this.

Barrel vault ceiling with soffit light shelf.

Acoustic wall panels with copper accent strips.

Concealed equipment closet.

Room designed as a “Hurricane Safe” room.

Powder Room

Vessel Sink mounted on green onyx counter top illuminated from below.

Jerusalem stone floors with custom mosaic accents.

Sunken Bar

Custom designed 400 gal featured salt-water aquarium.

Granite top at 30’ allow for standard chair seating.

Shattered Jerusalem stone floor.

Custom slate backsplash with copper and glass inserts.

Owner Garage

Close to kitchen and walk-in pantry.

Custom T&G cypress applied on exterior of door.

2 Car Garage

Garage Tek storage system.

Pull down attic stairs.

Covered breezeway leading into front door.

 

*All features and appliances are subject to change without notice.

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