6 bedroom House For Sale: 2308 Bay..

One of Pompano Beach’s most impressive waterfront estates is found in a prized setting on the picturesque Hillsboro Inlet, where the panoramic aquatic spectacle takes in the landmark Hillsboro Lighthouse, passing yachts, and the open Atlantic Ocean. An artful blend of Old World resplendence and luxe comfort, the Mediterranean Revival masterpiece captures beguiling water views from nearly every room of the stately three-story floor-plan. Sumptuous finishes are lavished throughout the regal formal rooms, casual living spaces, and six bedroom suites. An added luxury, much of the ground-floor space is devoted to the ultimate entertainment venue with a voluminous media/billiard room, second gourmet kitchen, bar, and wine room. Glass doors connect to the fabulous outdoor entertaining area where the pool with swim-up bar, two summer kitchens, and fire-lit lounge areas set the stage for unforgettable social events. Fulfilling the dream resort-at-home lifestyle, the property features its own multi-boat dockage and beach in addition to having access to a private ocean beach as part of the exclusive Hillsboro Shores hamlet of Pompano Beach. With downtown Fort Lauderdale a short drive away, this spectacular waterfront paradise offers the best of everything. Location Bay Drive, Pompano Beach, Florida. The beautiful oceanfront community of Pompano Beach provides miles of ocean beaches and acres of picturesque parklands. This yachting paradise has easy direct ocean access through the Hillsboro Inlet, where the landmark Hillsboro Lighthouse stands sentry. For fishing and diving enthusiasts, the warm clear waters of Pompano Beach teem with tropical fish and also feature an amazing coral reef. In the heart of South Florida’s Gold Coast, Pompano Beach combines the best of both worlds – a quiet seaside setting close to the world-class shopping, dining, recreation, and entertainment of a major metropolitan area. Property Fronting the Hillsboro Inlet with 100± feet of deepwater shoreline plus another 127± feet of beachfront, this majestic Mediterranean Revival estate looks across to the historic Hillsboro Lighthouse and out to the azure Atlantic waters. The stunning resort-style outdoor entertainment area provides a loggia by the mosaic-inlaid pool featuring a spillover spa, fire-pits, sun shelf, swim-up bar and summer kitchen. Across the patio, a lounge area with fire-pit sits by another summer kitchen with twin stone waterfalls. The property is complete with multi-boat dockage right by the entrance to the ocean. Residence Meticulously built in 2004 and recently upgraded, this ultra-luxurious 3-story residence totals 12,429± square feet with 6 bedrooms, 8½ baths, and a 4-bay garage. Amenities include the elevator, sophisticated security system, and comprehensive audio/video systems with Crestron electronics. Floors in the main living areas are finished in Crema Marfil marble and ashlar-pattern Jerusalem stone, with rich hardwood floors in the bedrooms. Carved millwork, Venetian plaster, intricate ironwork, and hand-painted details add finishing embellishments. Main Living Level: Baronial mahogany doors make a grand entrance into the double-height reception hall with inlaid marble floor, elaborate ceiling, and spiraling staircase. Hosting a powder room, a groin-vaulted gallery gives way to the double-height living room dramatized by a palatial marble-and-mahogany fireplace and double-tiered window wall to a covered terrace viewing the inlet, lighthouse, and ocean. The Old World formal dining room is set off by antiqued wall treatments and an intricate vintage-style tin ceiling. Connecting through a butler’s pantry, the showpiece chef’s kitchen includes furniture-grade cabinetry, granite counters, terra cotta tile floors, a wood-paneled beamed ceiling, Sub-Zero refrigerator and wine cooler, 2 Asko dishwashers, and Wolf 6-burner gas range with double ovens plus additional wall ovens. View-filled window walls wrap around the coffer-ceilinged family/breakfast room with magnificent built-in media center/aquarium. The handsome mahogany-paneled custom-fitted library centers on a marble fireplace. A VIP guest suite completes this level. Upper Level: Off the dramatic bridge gallery, a double-door vestibule enters the window-walled grand master suite opening to a balcony with idyllic waterfront views. Along with a morning bar and 2 wardrobe rooms, this sumptuous haven features his-and-her marble baths with Roman-style jetted tub plus 2 walk-in showers. Two more bedroom suites include another luxurious waterfront suite. Ground Level: Glass doors open to the waterfront pool patio from the immense media room with projection screen and open billiard room. There is also a professional-style onyx-topped bar, gourmet kitchen, glass-enclosed wine room with humidor, and full cabana bath, plus 2 bedroom suites.

Key Features:

Built-Ins
Elevator(s)
Fireplace
Foyer Entry
Patio
Solar water heater
Wetbar
Marble Floors
Wood Floors
Dishwasher Ref: 36134-490