ULTIMATE BEACH AND BOATING LIFESTYLE 

Offering the ultimate beach and boating lifestyle in serene Barefoot Beach, this waterfront gem is steps from the sugar sands and features a dock with direct Gulf of Mexico access.

Gracious living in harmony with nature is the focus of Barefoot Beach, a unique beach and boating community on 460± lushly tranquil acres fronting some three miles of sugar-white sands on the Gulf of Mexico near Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park, one of Southwest Florida’s last undeveloped barrier islands. Nestled just steps from the beach is a recently built waterfront estate that epitomizes the pleasures of Barefoot Beach.

This Mediterranean gem capitalizes on its scenic setting on a sheltered waterway with a thoughtfully designed floor-plan on four levels, all served by an elevator. Richly finished millwork adds warmth to the casually elegant light-filled living areas. Placed on the second floor, the open great room transitions to an alfresco living room with summer kitchen, above the waterside pool patio that also highlights the screened outdoor entertainment area. In addition to a second-floor study/bedroom, there are four third-floor bedrooms including the luxurious master suite. Capturing panoramic views from the Gulf of Mexico to Little Hickory Bay, the fourth level is dedicated to a wonderful family/media room. Complete with a dock offering direct access to the Gulf, this exquisite Bonita Springs estate offers the perfect beach and boating lifestyle in Barefoot Beach, a water sports paradise.

Location

240 Barefoot Beach Boulevard, Collier County, Florida. On Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, Barefoot Beach is a unique community fronting 3± miles of gorgeous white-sand beaches. All of its residences, villas, and condominiums have views of or access to the beach, and some front navigable waterways allowing direct boating access to the Gulf of Mexico. Backwater and offshore fishing are also popular in the area. Fine shopping, dining, and cultural attractions are available in nearby Naples and Bonita Springs.

Property

Steps from the beach, this lushly landscaped Mediterranean-style waterfront estate is designed for indoor/outdoor living and features a 31±-foot TimberTech dock with 16,000-pound boat lift, 2 jet ski lifts, plus separate platform for water bikes. On a fully screened patio by the water, the 32-foot-long free-form pool combines with an infinity-edge spa. Spiral stairs ascend to the second-level loggia, a spectacular outdoor living room with cast stone gas fireplace and summer kitchen including a Fire Magic gas grill and U-Line compact refrigerator.

Residence

Custom-built in 2009, this luxurious 4-level residence comprises a total of 7,431± square feet with 5 bedrooms, 4½ baths, and 4-bay garage plus impact-glass windows, an elevator, California closets, Lutron lighting, and whole-house sound system. Timeless Tuscan-inspired décor is underscored by graceful archways, richly finished millwork, and floors of porcelain tile and antiqued hardwood. Numerous rooms have multiple exposures capitalizing on the Gulf-to-Bay breezes.

Second Floor: Introduced by the beautiful ground-level foyer with glass-and-iron-scrollwork doors, the second level hosts the open-plan living areas, wrapped with walls of glass pocket doors creating an effortless segue to the loggia above the pool patio. Tray ceilings define the living and dining areas, and porcelain tile floors unify the indoor/outdoor spaces, served by a powder room. Continuing the comfortable open flow, the chef’s kitchen combines rich wood cabinetry and granite counters including a 19±-foot bar area. High-end appliances include the professional-style 8-burner Wolf gas range, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, U-Line wine cooler, Asko dishwasher, and Thermador convection oven, microwave, and warming drawer. A series of arches sets off a gallery hall leading to a private study/bedroom with hardwood floor, window seats, and en-suite bath, also accessible from the hall.

Third Floor: Private and spacious, the comfortably elegant master suite features a bow-windowed bedroom with tray ceiling, hardwood floor, and French doors to a balcony overlooking the bay. Two wardrobe rooms accompany the luxurious master bath appointed with beautiful tile and marble finishes, a glass-enclosed multi-head double shower, Kohler spa tub, and separate water closet. Three more bedrooms, one with en-suite bath and 2 with connecting bath, all face the bay. A laundry/utility room completes this level.

Fourth Floor: Surrounded by views of the Gulf of Mexico and Little Hickory Bay, this level hosts the light-filled family/media room, a wonderful private retreat with windows on 3 exposures. This generous gathering space includes a large-screen television and granite-topped wet bar with hammered bronze sink plus U-line refrigerator and ice-maker.