Old World opulence pairs with 21st-century luxury in this lakeside palazzo amid 3.32± splendorous acres with pool, tennis court, and guest house.
Contrived in enjoyment of life’s great riches, this lavish Mediterranean masterpiece is lushly cloistered on 3.32± acres fronting a glistening tropical lake in the tranquil Pine Ridge community. Inspired by its owner’s travels through Italy and France, this one-of-a-kind estate completed in 2005 showcases interior design by Baylor Bone Interiors, and has garnered multiple awards for its overall design, individual rooms, and outdoor living space.
Honduran mahogany, exotic marble, filigreed ironwork, hand-painted faux finishes and Florentine embellishments interweave in an elaborate tapestry articulated by groin-vaulted, barrel, and tray ceilings. Setting the stage for memorable social events, the great hall, formal salon, and banquet-size dining room highlight the impressive interior spaces that spill onto the grand loggia and seductively beautiful palm-studded pool patio. Vast lawns stretch across the south-facing lakefront, where a north/south tennis court is featured. The luxurious accommodations of the main residence are augmented by a separate guest house placed across the forecourt. Bringing together all the luxuries of a world-class resort, this private paradise exceeds every expectation.
Location
209 Ridge Drive, Naples, Florida. Pine Ridge preserves an Old Florida ambiance with estate-sized properties in a serene wooded setting dotted with picturesque lakes. Remarkably, this quiet community is just a short drive from downtown Naples with noted attractions including the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples Museum of Art, and fine shopping and dining. Just to the west is Clam Pass Park, a natural oasis of mangrove forest, coastal dunes, and pristine beachfront where brilliant Naples sunsets overspread the Gulf of Mexico.
Property
Sweeping 3.32-acre grounds surround this sprawling Mediterranean-inspired estate in lush privacy bordering a scenic lake. From the gated main entry, a meandering tree-lined drive culminates in a forecourt framed with stately royal palms and Italian cypress trees. A second gated drive leads to a parking area by the side-entry, air-conditioned 4-bay garage. Tall hedges and fencing border the groomed tropical landscape highlighted by lychee and mango trees, colorful hibiscus, and fragrant gardenia. Hosting alfresco entertaining, the stately loggia has a summer kitchen and bar, richly painted pine beamed ceiling, and retractable screens. A vine-draped pergola edges the expansive garden patio where swaying palms grace the resort-style pool with spillover spa and waterfall. The Plex-Pave tennis court anchors the capacious lakefront lawns.
Main Residence
Master craftsmanship hallmarks this magnificent Old World palazzo with unsurpassed standards in a grand-scale floor-plan totaling 15,298± square feet with 4 bedrooms, 6 full and 3 half baths, and laundry rooms on both levels. Custom-crafted Honduran mahogany millwork includes raised-panel arched doors. Also of note are the Andersen impact-glass windows and exterior doors, imported marble, hand-painted faux finishes, and exquisite chandeliers. Meticulously detailed ceilings range from 12 to 23 feet on the first floor, with 10-foot ceilings upstairs. Myriad amenities include the mahogany paneled elevator, sophisticated security system, pressurized air conditioning system, indoor/outdoor sound system, Vantage lighting system, generator, and reverse-osmosis water purification system.
First Floor: Mahogany double doors usher guests into the magnificent foyer with richly patterned marble floor in gold, ivory, and chestnut hues, flowing into the towering great hall and salon beyond. Soaring to a 23-foot groin-vaulted ceiling decorated with Florentine painting, the great hall creates a regal ballroom-like entertaining space with triple Schonbek crystal chandeliers, silk-upholstered walls, and dramatic balconies. Handsome wood doors open to reveal a marble-topped bar and catering area. Double pairs of fluted columns mark the transition into the elegant faux-finished salon which opens to the poolside loggia and centers on a baronial gas fireplace under the elaborate hand-painted mahogany beamed ceiling. The formal dining room is richly styled with an elaborate tray ceiling, faux-finished walls, and herringbone-patterned hardwood floor. A filigreed iron gate enters the majestic climate-controlled Old World wine cellar/tasting room with stone floor, faux finishes, arched ceilings, and customized storage. Equipped to chef’s standards, the showpiece kitchen has coved ceilings, glazed maple cabinetry, marble counters, 2 Wolf gas ranges and convection ovens, a Miele dishwasher and Meiko glass washer, a Kitchen-Aid ice-maker and beverage cooler, Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, and full-service butler’s pantry and custom catering closet. A café-style breakfast bar opens to the casual dining room with adjacent coffee bar. The inviting open-plan club/theater room provides extensive custom built-ins, a surround-sound media system, and banquette seating. Facing the pool and lake, the south wing contains beautifully decorated his-and-her offices in addition to a guest master suite with private marble bath. Two powder rooms and 3 full baths including pool bath also serve this level.
Second Floor: Off the marble-finished gallery, a private vestibule enters the grand master suite designed with an equal emphasis on luxury and style. Overlooking the pool and lake, the elegant bedroom and sitting room are accompanied by separate his-and-her baths with sumptuous marble finishes, Sherle Wagner fixtures, walk-in showers, and custom-fitted walk-in closets. Her bath also includes a spa tub. A fully equipped exercise room and wet bar are adjacent. Placed apart from the master suite, 2 more bedroom suites have hardwood floors, walk-in closets, marble baths, and separate custom-fitted study areas with French doors to a balcony.
Guest House
East of the main residence, the private guest house contains 1,200± square feet, currently under renovation, with living and dining areas, kitchen, bedroom, bath, and patio.
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