ARCHITECTURAL JEWEL PERCHED ACROSS FROM ATLANTIC 

Location
This home is on North Ocean Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida. A beautifully preserved oceanfront community, Delray Beach lies in the heart of Florida’s gold coast between Boca Raton and Palm Beach . Affording splendid scenery along nearly two miles of Atlantic coastline, Delray Beach is known for its magnificent award-winning beaches. A vibrant downtown district offers a wide array of charming shops, galleries, cafés and gourmet restaurants on picturesque Atlantic Avenue.

Property
This architectural jewel perched across from the Atlantic Ocean creates a truly striking presence, a study in geometry and artistry. Featured in one of the books published on the architect Anthony Ames, this magnificent estate is introduced by a custom-designed electronic gate opening to a sprawling motor court. An expansive courtyard is highlighted by a zero-edge heated pool and spa, affording plenty of space for alfresco entertaining.

Residence
As only the most effective architectural design can be, this contemporary masterpiece is an object of art. A cool fusion of concrete, hardwoods, glass and steel creates an ambiance that is at once soothing and dramatic, offering 5,039± total square feet encompassing three bedrooms and three full bathrooms.

First floor: composed of clean lines and a tranquil palette, the spectacular open-plan living and dining areas is filled with soaring ceilings and hardwood floors. The kitchen is stylized with granite countertops and professional grade appliances, while the dining room offers magnificent ocean views through floor-to-ceiling windows. Overlooked by the second level catwalk, the grand living room is accented by concrete walls and gallery lighting, and framed by one wall of large glass blocks and another of floor-to-ceiling glass windows. A bedroom suite offering hardwood flooring and en-suite bath completes the first level.

Second floor: the sweeping master suite creates a sumptuous sanctuary complete with a private balcony overlooking the ocean. Concrete walls and ceilings are accentuated by custom built-ins, hardwood floors, and walls of windows. The master bath features an oval-shaped shower room and a private balcony with an outdoor shower overlooking the pool. A separate office is furnished with built-in cabinets and overlooks the ocean with an expansive 180-degree view.

Guesthouse: a spacious 2-story guesthouse offers a first level living room and a second-level bedroom with a private balcony and en-suite bath.