LUXURIOUS CUSTOM BUILT MEDITERRANEAN STYLE ESTATE 

Lakeside beauty sets off the rich elegance of this luxurious custom-built Mediterranean-style estate in an exclusive country club community.

Nestled on a sparkling lake, sweeping landscaped lawns with plentiful palm trees showcase this Tuscan-inspired jewel designed as a luxurious domain of comfort and style. Just completed in 2007, this elegant, fully furnished residence by McGarvey Custom Homes reflects a passionate attention to detail and exceptional craftsmanship in every aspect.

The thoughtfully designed floor-plan flows with well-placed formal living rooms, casual gathering spaces, and a private master wing set apart from the additional accommodations for family and guests. Exquisite touches such as the fine selection of stone finishes and the detailed ceiling treatments give each room its own distinctive character while creating an overall sense of harmony. Both the formal and informal living areas open their doors to the splendid lakeside outdoor entertainment area that complements this truly magnificent Mediterra estate.

Location

14915 Celle Way, Naples, Florida. Inspired by classic Mediterranean architecture, Mediterra is an exclusive guard-gated community on 1,697 acres with over 1,000 acres of open space and less than 950 residences in intimate neighborhoods amid scenic parklands and recreational paths. Private-membership amenities include 2 Tom Fazio-designed championship golf courses, a luxurious clubhouse with dining and fitness/spa facilities, and Beach Club on 200± feet of Naples white-sand Gulf of Mexico shoreline. The crown jewel of Southwest Florida, Naples is renowned for its splendid beaches, excellent golf courses, world-class shopping and dining, and myriad cultural attractions including the Naples Museum of Art.

Property

In the Ravella enclave of Mediterra, this lakefront Mediterranean-style estate resides on sweeping lawns with lush landscaping. Palm trees line the sweeping drive leading to the stately tower-like entrance to the residence and continuing to the side-entry three-bay garage. Bordered with tropical greenery, the lakeside patio centers on the custom-designed pool where the waterfall spa is flanked by a pair of spillover fountains. The large loggia serves as a true outdoor living room, hosting social gatherings by the cast stone gas fireplace and serving alfresco fare from the full summer kitchen.

Residence

Rich details are executed in fine finishes throughout this luxurious residence, fully appointed with fine furnishings, comprising a total of 7,687± square feet with four privately placed bedrooms and five and one half baths. The picturesque lakeside grounds are the focus of most major rooms in the spacious single-level floor-plan where volume ceilings range from 10 to 12+ feet.

At the mahogany entry, guests are welcomed into the towering 25-foot-high foyer with chiseled Sorrento travertine marble flooring and display shelves in faux-finished niches. Alluring vistas of the pool and lake open through the window-walled formal living room with chiseled marble floor, faux-finished tray ceiling, and elaborate stone gas fireplace flanked by lighted display shelves. Across the gallery, classic columns mark the wide entrance into the formal dining room with double-tray ceiling, bordered marble floor, sumptuous wallcoverings, and buffet niche. Connecting through a convenient full-service butler's pantry, the gourmet kitchen has rich cherry cabinetry, granite counters, and high-end appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, Asko dishwasher, and Wolf four-burner gas cook-top with grill/griddle. Beyond the bar area, the beautiful lakeside views and bright open flow continue into the bay-windowed breakfast area and large family room with cypress-beamed ceiling and wraparound walls of glass pocket doors which open the entire space to the poolside loggia for indoor/outdoor entertaining. The room's handsome built-in cabinetry is designed to house a media center. Across the hall are the guest powder room and laundry/utility room. A separate full cabana bath serves the pool area. Off the foyer, double doors enter the richly finished library/study with Caribbean rosewood floor, coffered ceiling, and elaborate built-ins incorporating bookcases, cabinets, and an executive desk. Beyond, another double-door entry leads into the grand master suite secluded in its own spacious wing. Facing the lake, the large bedroom with double-tray ceiling features a bay-windowed sitting area and French doors leading to a covered patio by the pool. Through a vestibule with morning kitchen, the suite's generous wardrobe room is complete with boutique-style built-ins. Overlooking a private walled courtyard, the immense master bath is finished in an array of exquisite marble and includes a relaxing jetted tub plus a walk-through double shower. In the opposite wing, the second and third bedrooms both have beautifully finished en-suite.