Live in the ultimate of luxury at 243 Lansing Island Drive in Indian Harbor Beach. This extraordinarily unique riverfront estate was designed by Slocum Platts Architects with interior design by Marc Michaels, both of Winter Park, Florida. Its elegant Mediterranean design offers 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, an exercise room, two offices, a game room, and media room in just under 10,000 sq. ft, under air. The home features two separate two-car garages, both connecting to the home and the courtyard, with covered loggias. Enter the beautifully landscaped courtyard through a remote controlled iron gate and archway. The front door gives the feeling of entering a castle.
As you enter the home the stunning craftsmanship takes hold of you as you are drawn into the home. The entrance hallway, living room and dining room arched entries are lined with Crema Maya marble columns and features a series of groin-vault ceilings lining the impressive entrance. Furniture, lighting, and window treatments throughout the home were custom built for this estate. Floors throughout the living areas, courtyard, and patios are made of luxurious Pavia Antico marble. The Living Room lends warmth and beauty with natural lighting and features a coffered ceiling, layered crown molding, wood columns and wainscoting, a massive, custom media center, and a double-sided gas fireplace made from Crema Maya marble, hand carved in Mexico.
Adjacent the Living Room is a Game Room with Walnut floors, custom wood wainscoting, and a bar area with a sink, Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers, an ice maker, and a marble counter top. Three sets of French Doors lead to the patios. These doors, as well as other doors and windows on the first floor, have been adorned with wide slat custom plantation shutters, finished to compliment the interior design of each area.
To the right of the Foyer is the Master Suite fit for a King & Queen. The gorgeous Master Suite features a gilded tray ceiling, French doors that lead to the patios, and travertine marble floors. A separate sitting area is perfect to enjoy a good book. Between the Master Suite and Master Bath are large separate his and hers walk-in closets, both custom-designed with cherry cabinetry and fully customized cabinet interiors. The lady’s closet has an Onyx finished island, a 60 cubic foot safe to secure valuables, and specialized true-to-color lighting. The man’s closet contains a marble finished valet area and a 6 cubic foot safe.
The luxurious Master Bath suite has separate his and hers vanities, two separate water closet rooms, and an additional sit-down ladies makeup vanity with specialty lighting, three-way mirrors, and an onyx top. The master bath floors and secluded walk-in shower feature white Thasos marble with onyx inlays. A beautiful garden tub with chandelier is the centerpiece of this Master Suite. The custom cabinetry is cherry, also with his and hers customization. The beautiful barreled ceiling and walls are faux painted with Venetian Plaster.
On the other side of the Living Room Fireplace is the Formal Dining Room with a tray ceiling and double French Doors to the Patio. The stunning one-piece dining room table which seats 10 was custom built to mimic the design of the reflected ceiling and floor patterns. The floors are marble with granite and onyx inlays. Next to the Dining Room is the Butler’s Pantry with granite countertops, a wine cooler, sink, and ice maker. To the left of the Butler’s Pantry is an Office with custom-built cabinets, cherry wood floors and two sets of French Doors that lead to the front courtyard providing convenient access the office without the necessity to go through the house.
Beyond the Butler’s Pantry is the Gourmet Kitchen. The Kitchen features granite countertops and a large center island with sink. Specialized appliances include a Thermador Gas Range, Thermador double oven, two Bosch dishwashers, Sub-Zero Drawer refrigerators for drinks or produce, a full Sub-Zero Refrigerator, a full Sub-Zero Freezer, and a Kitchenaid Trash Compactor. The kitchen has a full-sized, customized walk-in pantry. Adjacent to the Kitchen is a ladies office with custom- built cabinets, granite counter tops, and full access to hidden full-sized laundry facilities. Next to the Kitchen is the Breakfast Dining area with exposed cypress beams, and a cozy Hearth Room, with stained cypress ceiling.
Beyond a set double doors is the Media Powder Room, with sage marble flooring, a raised contemporary stainless sink, a sage marble vanity top, and cheerful window with natural lighting.
Passing through a second set of double doors is the Media Room with a 100-inch High Definition rear-projection screen and the highest quality audio components. A separate control equipped with special lighting, cabinetry, and controls all electric components for the media room as well as security system, phone system, and audio system for music throughout the house. A full bar in the media room has leather stools, specialty lighting, stunning red onyx counter tops, a Sub-Zero wine dual control wine cooler, Sub-Zero drawer refrigeration, Fisher-Pakyl dishwashers, an ice maker, sink, and customized storage.
Near the main stairway side foyer is a formal powder bath, with custom Venetian plaster, and Venetian marble flooring. There is a charming iron-gated wine cellar with old-world brick veneer. Hanging from the top of the sweeping stone staircase is a huge chandelier with electric hoist. At the top of the stairs on the left is a second Laundry Room with utility sink, and customized cabinetry.
To the right is the first Guest Suite. This suite has a custom-built media center, a custom separate office area, fully customized closets, old world bath with separate water closet, and direct access to a covered balcony with a breathtaking view of the Banana River.
Next step up to a fully-equipped Exercise Room with mirrored walls, customized closet, access to shared bath, a full refrigerator and access to a private, covered balcony, also overlooking the Banana River.
Next step up to the Guest Suite with a large customized his/her walk-in closet and access to a covered balcony. A Guest Bath is shared with the Exercise Room and has a walk-in shower with built-in bench.
Last is a Guest Suite or Second Master with Pecan floors, separate office area, customized closets and access to a large covered balcony with a breathtaking view. An attached Bath has two separate vanities and make-up counter, a separate water closet room, and a relaxing garden tub and a full separate shower.
The Backyard is equally impressive with a covered, pillar accented Patio. The Patio also has a full Summer Kitchen with Viking refrigerator, Dacor grill with a pre-cast stone vent. The Pool features a disappearing edge and a raised spa with spillway both of which are heated. A vine-covered arbor gives the house a European feel. A new dock on the Banana River has a 6000 lb. boatlift. All of the windows and doors in this stunning home are framed on the exterior with precaste stone.
This luxurious, one-of-a-kind home is being offered by Tom Palumbo of Islands International Realty.
