1660 S Ocean Boulevard, Manalapan, Florida

Property Description

Thoughtfully conceived by The Benedict Group, masterfully crafted by Carnegie Hill Development, with furnishings and finishings by interior designer Marc Michaels, this newly completed estate far exceeds every expectation.

Impressive Scale

Ensconced in the prestigious Estate Section on one of the largest lots in Manalapan, directly fronting 150′ of both the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway at Lake Worth, this unparalleled estate even includes its own private tunnel to a pristine beach under A1A. Encased in floor-to-ceiling window walls, the L-shaped residence garners commanding panoramic water views from an elevated position.

Offering over 16,000 square feet of living space; the ultimate ocean-view executive office/library; a 10-car Auto Salon to exhibit a collection; extensive covered entertaining loggias and a summer kitchen that parallels the resort-size 30′ x 75′ lakeside pool; a verdant expanse to build a tennis court, additional space for a beach house, this newly completed estate makes room for every possibility, every lifestyle requirement.

Incomparable Luxury

One expects exceptional finishes, custom built-ins, innovative design features in a property of this magnitude. Even so, it surprises at every turn, from the pivot entry door flanked by fountains to a suspended tasting table in the glass enclosed 210-bottle wine room; a second dining island in the top-tier open-plan chef’s kitchen; a cabana-level massage room and oversized spa bath with steam shower for après gym; remote control of everything from the 22-camera security system, interior/exterior lighting and 13-unit AC to the heaters for the saline pool and spa; and, of course, the sublime summer kitchen by the lakeside pool overlooking the breathtaking waterway.

Protected Privacy

With a scope that assures the ultimate in personal space, a fluid split design that delivers uncompromising privacy, built-in safeguards from the ground up that guarantee self-contained viability come what may, this walled, gated property nestled between the ocean and the Intracoastal offers a secure retreat for an uncertain time. One where space is perhaps the greatest luxury of all, and limitless water views expand your vision of the ideal lifestyle estate.

Location

South Ocean Boulevard, Manalapan, Florida. Few places rival the lifestyle offered by Manalapan, an idyllic coastal hamlet between the sparkling Atlantic Ocean and shimmering Intracoastal Waterway on a barrier island just south of Palm Beach. Residents in its exclusive Estate Section enjoy magnificent waterfront properties along with deeded club privileges at the Five-Diamond Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. World-class shopping, dining and entertainment are readily available in nearby West Palm Beach and along iconic Worth Avenue on the island of Palm Beach. Palm Beach International Airport is barely 10 miles away.

Property

On a 2 -acre lot (one of the largest in Manalapan) fronting 150′ of both the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Oceanfront, the estate is electronically gated, walled, and approached on a brick paver drive. The L-shaped residence is framed by a verdant landscape of specimen palms, tropical shrubs, expanses of lawn. On the Intracoastal side, a stunning linear loggia with tongue and groove ceiling offers multiple conversation areas and alfresco dining served by a superlative summer kitchen and grilling station. A cabana spa bath with jetted tub and steam shower and a 10-bay Auto Salon parallel the heated waterfront 30′ x 75′ saline pool and spa. A permit is pending for a private dock along its Intracoastal seawall. On the ocean side, a permit is also pending for a separate beach house. The private tunnel to the pristine beach is already complete.

Residence

Main Level: Guests are welcomed through a pivot entry door into a living room with soft subtle earth tones/textures, detailed tray ceiling, freestanding marble wall with 2-sided linear gas fireplace, sliders to a terrace overlooking the pool and Intracoastal Waterway. On the north side of the fireplace, an expansive waterfront clubroom with billiard table, and wet bar, and a powder room lie across from a massive oceanfront executive office/ library with dual glass barn door entries.

South of the entry foyer, a second powder room precedes an oceanfront dining room with twin tables and under-lit drop ceiling; an elevator; catering pantry with top-tier Wolf/Sub-Zero/Miele appliances and white high-gloss custom cabinetry; a separately cooled glass-enclosed 210-bottle wine room with suspended tasting table. An open-plan gourmet chef’s kitchen overlooking the Intracoastal features two linear islands (one for casual dining), tongue and groove ceiling, white high-gloss cabinetry, Wolf/Bosch/Sub-Zero appliances, separate breakfast area, all open to a family room with sliders to a magnificent poolside loggia with top-tier summer kitchen.

Second Level: A loft, open to the foyer below, faces the ocean on the east, the Intracoastal on the west, and secludes the master suite from the VIP ensuite, elevator, laundry, and two additional guest ensuites.

Through the large pocket entry door, the master suite encompasses an expansive bedroom with tray ceiling, wood floors, sliders to an Intracoastal/pool-view balcony, sitting room with morning bar and sliders to an oceanfront balcony, his ocean-view bath, her Intracoastal-view spa-bath, and partner boutique walk-in closets.

Lower Level: Comprised of a rubber-floor personal gym, massage room, full cabana bath with jetted spa tub and steam shower, a cabana club room, powder room, laundry, and two guest ensuites (could function as staff quarters and an office suite with sliders to the pool), and the 10-car Auto Salon.

Special Features: built on 217 pilings, with concrete block construction, 2nd/3rd floor concrete slabs; impact doors/windows throughout; 150 Kilowatt Kohler whole-house generator; smarthouse technology w/Crestron® control of AC/security cameras/lighting and Aqua Link® control of pool heaters/spa/fountains; volume detailed ceilings; imported porcelain tile/wood floors; custom built-ins/cabinetry; endless art gallery wall space; natural gas stove, 2-sided fireplace, 5 tankless water heaters; 2 central vacuum systems; 2 Electrolux laundries; outdoor shower.