Mediterranean Lakefront Showplace The Shores in Indian River Shores, Florida
This spectacular Mediterranean style home overlooks a serene lake in the prestigious guard-gated community of The Shores. Past the circular paver drive, grand Mahogany doors stand 10 feet high and welcome you into this four bedroom, four and one half bath home.
“Near to the bank of the river, o’ershadowed by oaks, from whose branches Garlands of Spanish moss and of mystic mistletoe flaunted...” “Evangeline” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The living room offers an elegant feel with marble floors and French doors opening out to the patio and lake. Natural light from the floor to ceiling windows highlights the beautiful custom finish of the ceiling.
Unique architectural details abound including Doric style columns, art niches, crown molding, and custom wall and ceiling finishes. Just off the living room is the formal dining room.
The dining room makes for the ideal dinner party setting.
Double doors from the living area open to a study with rich wood floors.
The master suite is a masterpiece with lightly burnished walls, burnt sienna-colored ceiling, and views of the lake. Enjoy two walk-in closets and French doors leading out to the patio and pool area. The master bath offers luxury with dual vanities, walk-in shower, and jetted tub.
The kitchen, intimate in feel, is a well-equipped epicurean delight. Granite countertops are accented by dark wood cabinetry and stone back splash. Top of the line appliances including Kitchenaid and Bosch make preparation a breeze. A pantry and center island provide abundant storage space.
For casual meals, the breakfast bar and breakfast nook are ideal. Enjoy beautiful views of the pool and lake.
The family room, adjacent to the kitchen, features a dramatic 25 foot cathedral ceiling, arched windows, majestic fireplace, and pocket sliders opening to the covered patio with summer kitchen. Indoor and outdoor entertaining space blends seamlessly.
The marble staircase is a grand feature of the room and the brown tinted glass-encased elevator was installed in 2014.
On the second floor, you’ll find a spacious game room with wood floors and a coffered ceiling.
Enjoy a wet bar, great for entertaining upstairs.
The half bath just off the game room features a unique sink, sure to intrigue guests.
The game room also offers pocket doors that open to an expansive balcony overlooking the lake.
With over 4,000 square feet of living space, this home provides plenty of space for entertaining or simply enjoying the Florida lifestyle. Upstairs, you’ll find two guest rooms and a full bath and downstairs is a guest suite.
The patio and pool area is another amazing feature of this home. Covered dining and living areas provide a place for relaxing in the Florida breeze.
A cabana bath offers convenience and unique appeal.
The heated saline pool overlooks the serene lake. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon swim or host a pool party for family and friends. The backyard is also fenced, making it a great place for pets.
The Shores is a guard-gated community located just minutes to the azure Atlantic Ocean with wide, white sand beaches. Enjoy tennis courts and beautiful scenery throughout the community. Located in Indian River Shores, voted the safest city in Florida in a recent study by valuepenguin.com.
Just a couple of miles away is Ocean Drive with upscale shops and restaurants. Vero Beach offers a year round calendar of events, festivals and other activities, as well as a lively cultural scene, including the Riverside Theatre for the performing arts and Vero Beach Museum of Art. A tropical climate, excellent community, few high rise buildings, no traffic, and gorgeous wide white sand beaches make the area unique. Large metropolitan cities such as Miami, Palm Beach, and Orlando are also an enjoyable distance away
Begin this everlasting vacation for $1,199,000 For additional information and a private tour call: Michael Thorpe Broker | Owner 772.532.0449 mthorpe@tcsir.com
Kimberly Hardin Thorpe Broker | Owner 772.532.5233 kthorpe@tcsir.com
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Client Full MLS #154502
101 Shores DR, Vero Beach 32963 Active
Status: Map Coord.:
2 Stories
Design: Building #:
$1,199,000 Area:
13 (Beach Central)
Type:
Detached
List Type:
Exclusive Right to Sell
Ownership:
Single Family/Other
Project:
SHORES THE
Subdivision: SHORES
Lot Size:
124x163
Acreage:
Yes / Lake/Pond, View Lake Governing Body: Homeowners Assoc
Apx Acreage:1/4 to 1/2 Acre
Waterfront:
Concrete Block, Frame, With Stucco New Construction:No Construction:
Fireplaces:
Pool:
Yes / Private, Spa
Year Built:
2005
View:
Lake/Pond
1
Roof:
Tile
Pets:
Yes
Floors:
Marble, Other, Wood
Bedrooms:
4
Full Baths:
4
Half Baths:
1
Room Type Bedroom Bedroom Living Room Breakfast Nook Laundry
Dimensions 15x21 11x12 17x16 12x11
Elem School:
Room Type Bedroom Dining Room Kitchen Cabana Bath Loft Middle School:
Parking:
2 Car garage, Attached, Driveway
Apx Liv Ar SqFt:
4001-4500
Sq. Ft.:
Land:
Corner Lot, Lightly Wooded, Road paved
Ceiling Fans:
Room Type Bedroom Family Room Patio Den/Library/Office Pantry
Dimensions 9x12 15x12 15x15
Dimensions 10x12 19x20 24x10
High School: Land: 10
Corner Lot, Lightly Wooded, Road paved
Lead Base Pnt Disc: No
Remarks:
Spectacular Mediterranean lakefront home in prestigious guard-gated community w/family room, study, fireplace, volume ceilings, summer kitchen, new elevator, heated saline pool & spa w/spacious lanai. Perfect home for entertaining. Marble & wood floors, 2nd floor game room w/wet bar. Outstanding quality & craftsmanship.
Directions:
From Beachland Blvd., north A1A to Old Winter Beach Rd. just before River Club; left into The Shores. Turn right after the guard gate; home is first on the left.
Furnishings:
Unfurnished
Stories:
2
Unit Floor:
Miscellaneous.: No Miscellaneous
Unit Description: Restrictions:
1
Exterior Alterations, Lease ok w/restrictions, No recreational vehicles, No trucks/trailers
Security:
Gate Staffed, Security System Owned
Cook Top, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater Electric Front Door Faces: Faces North Community Info: Tennis court(s) Appliances:
Windows & Doors: Door(s) French , Door(s) Sliding glass , Impact resistant, Single hung, Sliding Inside Features:
Window Treat.: Shades/Blinds Furnished
Built-in wall unit , Custom closets, Downstairs master bdrm, Elevator (private), Island kitchen, Pantry, Split bedrooms, Wet Bar
Outside Features:
Balcony open, Built-in BBQ, Porch Covered, Deck, Fence, Hot tub/spa, Irrigation sprinkler, Irrigation well, Patio
Water:
City
Natural Gas:
Electric:
City VB
Coastal Construc Control Line: No
Heat:
3 Central, Electric
Legal:
SHORES, THE LOT 8 PBI 11-61
Tax ID#:
32390100013000000008.0
Tax Year:
2015
Tax Amount
Payable:
Quarterly
Min Rent Period:Yearly
Maintenance Fee: 1,443.00
No
$10,251
Sewer:
City
Cooling:
3 Central, Ceiling fan, Electric
Zoning:
Residential
Exemptions:
Homestead
Freq Rent Period: 1x/year
Capital Contributions:0.00
Maint. Fee Inclu.: Other Membership:
Tennis available
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Mediterranean Lakefront Showplace 101 Shores Drive | Vero Beach, FL 32963 This spectacular Mediterranean lakefront home in the prestigious guard-gated community of The Shores is adorned with fine features and finishes, volume ceilings, as well as stunning lakefront views. Enjoy a gourmet kitchen, spectacular first floor master suite which evokes Tuscany with its lightly burnished walls and burnt sienna-colored ceiling, second floor with two bedrooms and spacious game room has a distinct British West Indies flair with wet bar. The outdoor patio, which is adjacent to the stone terrace is a perfect place to unwind or entertain with covered dining area, summer kitchen, and heated saline pool with spa. Located minutes to the Atlantic Ocean. Location & Amenities ♦ Prime lakefront location ♦ Minutes to the Atlantic Ocean ♦ The Shores is a gated community with Tennis courts ♦ The oak-canopied streets in The Shores were beautifully brick-pavered in 2014 ♦ HOA fees $1,443/quarter ♦ Located in Indian River Shores which was voted the safest town in the state of Florida by valuepenguin.com Features ♦ Builder: Gulick & McCauley Construction Company of Stuart ♦ Architect: MA Corson & Associates of Stuart ♦ Built in 2005 ♦ 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1 half baths ♦ 2-car garage ♦ Wired for sound system ♦ Security system ♦ Brown tinted glass-encased elevator to the second floor installed in 2014 ♦ 10 foot high mahogany front doors ♦ Brick paver driveway and pool patio Dining Room ♦ Easy flow from the kitchen and the living room ♦ Doric-style columns Family Room ♦ Fireplace
Kimberly Thorpe, Broker Owner | 772.532.5233 | kthorpe@tcsir.com Michael Thorpe, Broker Owner | 772.532.0449 | mthorpe@tcsir.com
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Built-ins Stunning lake views Grand marble staircase Cathedral ceilings Arched windows Pocket sliders open to covered patio and pool/spa Dark brown palm-frond shaped ceiling fans hanging from 25-foot cathedral ceilings
Living Room ♦ 12-foot floor-to ceiling glass windows with a view of the pool and lake Kitchen ♦ Breakfast nook with lake views ♦ Cook-top ♦ Wall oven ♦ Island ♦ Pantry ♦ Pull out trash bins Laundry Room ♦ Utility sink Master Suite ♦ Bath – with walk-in shower and jetted spa tub ♦ Beautiful lake views ♦ French doors open to patio ♦ Lightly burnished walls and burnt sienna-colored ceiling Second Floor ♦ Spacious game room with hardwood floors and serene views of the lake ♦ Wet bar ♦ Long south facing balcony with water views ♦ 2 guest bedrooms ♦ Full bath with walk-in shower and 1 half bath Patio ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Covered dining area overlooking the lake Heated saline pool with spa Summer kitchen Fenced area for pets
Kimberly Thorpe, Broker Owner | 772.532.5233 | kthorpe@tcsir.com Michael Thorpe, Broker Owner | 772.532.0449 | mthorpe@tcsir.com
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