MERRITT ISLAND, FL – This historic Mediterranean estate is set on 7.6 pristine acres with more than 500 feet of water frontage along the Indian River. It boasts more than 22,000 square feet of living space, including a 14,755-square-foot main residence, along with a pool house/pavilion, guest cottage and caretaker’s residence.
The main residence includes six suited bedrooms, six bathrooms and a three-bay stackable garage. The finest of finishes throughout the estate include hand painted walls, pecky cypress vaulted post and beam ceilings as well as stunning antique tile and marble from around the world.
Additional features include 10 wood-burning fireplaces, commercial walk-in refrigerators, an art studio that would delight any artist, a state-of-the-art gym, 10-person Jacuzzi, working elevator and one thousand-bottle wine cellar. All in all, the estate has a formidable 11 bedrooms and 12.5 baths.
The meticulously landscaped grounds are adorned with old growth live oaks, banyan and eucalyptus trees, plus a bamboo forest and rose garden. It is further complete with resort-style amenities that include a lighted tennis court, 50,000-gallon salt-system pool and a koi filled half-acre man-made lake with waterfall feature.
This breathtaking property was once referred to as the White House of the South because of the sitting presidents, foreign royalty and international dignitaries that have graced its halls; it is a masterpiece that only comes around once in a lifetime.
For more information, please contact Stephanie Moss Dandridge at 321.723.9990, 321.243.1218 or [email protected]