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Rio Vista, Fort Lauderdale
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Stately Old South Charm
This magnificent New Orleans style mansion with iron ornamental accents is reminiscent of the Old South. Visions of magnolia trees and azaleas comes to mind. Yet the stately royal palms and enormous mahogany trees found here along tropical Tarpon
River assure you that you are indeed in South Florida. The home was completed in 1996, yet it has the timeless architectural design and mature landscaping that belie this fact, almost insisting the home has been here for over a century. It is truly a masterpiece. |
| Owners enter the property through a secure gated entry and step across an old Chicago brick motor court. The three car garage stands nearby. |
Quiet Serenity
The first floor covered loggia stretches nearly 90 feet across the back of the house and is a great place for entertaining friends with candlelight dinners. Sipping your morning coffee on the second floor covered terrace (56 feet long) and seeing
the boats pass by along the river is one of many quiet pleasures the home provides. |
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The home's antique brick pool area provides a lush tropical haven beside the river with dreamy views seen in each direction through fully grown trees that surround it. Superior privacy and a supremely natural setting are created here through
strategic placement of shrubbery around the large free-form swimming pool. |
| The home was designed by architect William Storrs, one of the most recognized designers of luxury homes in Florida. It was built by Miller Construction (Luxury Home Department) who have constructed some of the finest residences ever to grace
Fort Lauderdale and surrounding communities. |
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Grand Elegance
The formal entry foyer is simply stunning with its winding staircase, rounded plastered walls and antique Baccarat chandelier. Just off the foyer is the home's elevator and an art-gallery hallway with vestibule suitable for displaying large works
of art. Brazilian cherry wood floors throughout the estate's first level create a special warmth to this section of the home while high ceilings in many other areas provide a gracious spaciousness and add to the feeling that this storybook residence is really from another
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There are four bedrooms with a total of eight baths to include a sauna and steam shower. The master bedroom has a separate bath with her bath being a glorious pink marble and his with masculine green marble. French doors lead from here onto
the second floor balcony.
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Please proceed to Part Two of this property tour.
Three Generations Serving South Florida
for Over Fifty Years
1900 South East 15th Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Tel: (954) 764-4242
Fax: (954) 763-2133
luxury@drumrealty.com
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