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The outdoor living area glows like a jewel in the night, warmly lit from within the house, and by iron-and-glass sconces outside. A geometric pattern created by turf and honed Turkish shellstone pavers surround the beautiful pool. Tropical landscaping designed by landscape architect Kobe Kirwin is interspersed to create a surrounding green space.
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Builder Randy Kurtz considers it the highest compliment when he works with a repeat client. “At the founding of Kurtz Homes 36 years ago, my father and I made a decision to remain a low-volume builder so we could always maintain a high level of involvement in each project,” says Kurtz, president of Kurtz Homes. “Bearing that in mind, I am able
Above: Crown moulding, mahogany beams, and a trio of wood-framed Tischler und Sohn clerestory windows, accent the height of the vaulted ceiling in the expansive great room. A wall of glass doors frames the long view over the pool and across Naples Bay.
to accept only a limited number of clients at any given time and am always happy to work with a past customer.” Prior to breaking ground on this five-bedroom, five full- and two-half-bath Port Royal residence, Kurtz Homes built a house for the same clients 14 years ago — just a few blocks away. Kurtz continues, “We already know the dynamic of how we will work together. Working with repeat clients on a new home usually means that they want their home to reflect a new season or stage of life and we are honored to be a part of that.” u
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Right: This impressive stairway by Florida Stairworks & Carpentry features treads and newel posts of handrubbed mahogany with an Art Deco-inspired wrought iron railing. Overlooking a floor inlaid with Calacatta marble and wood in a geometric pattern, this entryway makes a striking statement.
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Right: The knotty alder used in the study’s custombuilt credenza by AlliKristÊ Custom Cabinetry and wall cladding introduces a lighter wood finish to the home. A matching desk and leather chair provides a dedicated workspace, while a seating area allows clients and friends to engage in conversation comfortably. Left: Tucked into a corner bordered by floor-to-ceiling mahogany-framed windows, the dining room invites intimate conversation around a delightful Sweetgrass Designs floral arrangement. A stone-topped table seats six at upholstered high-back chairs in a Spanish medallion-like print of brown, pale blue, and rose.
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Left: Rich African mahogany sets the tone for this elegant kitchen. Cabinetry from AlliKristé Custom Cabinetry includes glass panels and rubbed brass pulls. The kitchen’s island is topped with Absolute Black honed granite and accented with a riveted brass strap. The perimeter countertops are Taj Mahal Leathered Quartzite, and the statement brass hood lords it over a Sub-Zero range. The undermount sink and Newport Brass faucet are from Ferguson, Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery.
This project saw some other reunions as well. “The client used the same interior designer — Nancy Ruzicka — as on his last home and, of course, we’ve worked with the architectural firm — Stofft Cooney Architects — before,” Kurtz continues. “We approached this project as a team, and knowing how each other works is very helpful. We are very good at sharing ideas.” Such synchronicity makes for a satisfied client, according to Kurtz. “The homeowners were very happy with this home,” Kurtz says. “Hopefully, when they want a new house in a dozen years or so, we’ll build that one, too.” For this residence, the homeowners definitely wanted a tropical design, but different from the typical West Indies-style seen so often in Southwest Florida. “They wanted a twist,” says Partner of Stofft Cooney Architects, John Cooney. “So, to differentiate their home from any other and offer some unique architectural details, we went with a very authentic design, including a cedar shake roof and real mahogany detailing, which you rarely see anymore because of the maintenance required.” The solid mahogany-framed Tischler und Sohn windows from Germany open either as a regular window or may be angled to open like a door. The garage door is also solid mahogany and the roof is of a certain species of cedar shake that moves, curls, and cups a bit, adding charm over time.
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“Impeccable teamwork and a client who was committed to doing this level of architecture came together to create a truly spectacular home,” Cooney says. The home may not be the largest in the Port Royal neighborhood, but it is one of the most exquisitely detailed. It is situated on the end of a cul de sac on a pie-shaped lot, with the widest part facing the water. Spectacular views of Naples Bay can be enjoyed from all main living areas. The entryway includes a truly show-stopping feature — a pavilion where visitors cross a bridge. “It’s like crossing a tranquil creek in order to enter the house,” says Cooney, who had the bridge and the pieces for all the architectural details built and cut on-site by true craftsmen to his design specifications. “The framing crew was very detailed,” explains Cooney. “They created the stained cypress ceilings, and all the kiln-dried and painted wood brackets. I had mahogany louvers made to fit the tropical architecture. It is the authentic details that separate this stunning home from any other.” n
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Above: Topped with Bianco Neve marble, the countertop hosts a Kohler Memoirs undermount sink and brass fixture from Newport Brass. Brushed brass Seaton Storm sconces and hanging Littleton lanterns light the scene. A marble mosaic floor inlay mimics a rug next to the freestanding Balmoral Tub by Cheviot with standing fixtures by ROHL. Right: Designed by John Cooney and his colleague Jake Irwin, a majestic cypress tongueand-groove ceiling highlighted by painted box beams draws the eye upward, while large glass windows with transoms bring an abundance of light into the master bedroom.
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Above: The guest bedrooms and hallways exude traditional tropical style, with four-poster beds and barrel ceilings. Entertaining is easy inside or out, with a full service wet bar, complete with a professional sink and a Newport Brass faucet from Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. Teakwood cafĂŠ tables give visitors a chance to chat with the chef as he mans the grill at this sleek outdoor kitchen, also fit with AlliKristĂŠ Custom Cabinetry. 130
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Previous Page: A teakwood seating group by Brown Jordan has marine blue Sunbrella cushions with blue-fringed pillows adding color to this outdoor living area. The iron-and-glass Charleston pendant and palm fan hang from a bamboo-andcypress beam vaulted ceiling. Motorized shutters by Castle Services of SWFL stand ready for inclement weather, but while the sun shines, chaises by the free-form pool offer perfect perches for sunbathing. Right and Below: This five-bedroom, five full- and four-half-bath home boasts a true cedar shake roof and rich mahogany elements to create a distinct West Indies-inspired look. White Turkish stone pavers and Mexican beach rock surround the pavilion’s water feature and hand-hewn wood details cut by artisans on-site lend authenticity and charm to the home’s front entry, accessed by a bridge of Cooney’s design.
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Written by Kitt Walsh Photography by CJ Walker Architect Stofft Cooney Architects 111 10th Street South, Suite 308 Naples, FL 34102 239.262.7677 stofftcooney.com Luxury Home Builder Kurtz Homes Naples 111 10th Street South, Suite 304 Naples, FL 34102 239.594.1501 kurtzhomes.com
Resources: AlliKristĂŠ Custom Cabinetry & Kitchen Design 111 10th Street South, Suite 300 Naples, FL 34102 239.403.0600 allikriste.com
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery 38 Goodlette-Frank Road South Naples, FL 34102 239.963.0087 fergusonshowrooms.com
Castle Services of SWFL 3963 Enterprise Avenue Naples, FL 34104 239.304.4620 castleservices.net
Florida Stairworks & Carpentry 7800 Drew Circle, Suite 15 Fort Myers, FL 33967 239.489.1177 floridastair.com
Builders Glass of Bonita 24181 South Tamiami Trail, Suite 4 Bonita Springs, FL 34134 239.947.1505 buildersglassbonita.com
Sweetgrass Designs 1719 Trade Center Way, Suite 8 Naples, FL 34109 239.594.2823 sweetgrassdesignsflorida.com
Design Studio by Raymond 990 1st Avenue North Naples, FL 34102 239.278.1334 designstudiobyraymond.com
The Closet Company 271 Commercial Boulevard Naples, FL 34104 239.434.6655 theclosetcompanynaples.com
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