1040 S Ocean Boulevard

An artful modern showplace for indoor/outdoor entertaining, this seven-bedroom compound with two guest retreats sits on Ocean Boulevard, a short walk from beach access. Right on Ocean Boulevard in beautiful Seagate, an oasis of modern luxury awaits in this beach area compound that brings laid-back elegance to the concept of indoor/outdoor living, creating a showplace for those who enjoy entertaining. Award-winning South Florida architect Randall Stofft has fashioned this custom-built seven-bedroom estate home in refined simplicity harmonized with striking accents plus artful finishes by interior designer Shelly Preziosi, ASID Inside, past the glassed staircase that floats upward, the light-bathed living spaces feel distinct but open, spilling through airy glass walls to the fabulous outdoor living/dining room by the sleek pool anchored by the separate guest house/cabana, with the open-air fireplace and landscape lighting adding night-time drama to the resort ambiance. Another separate guest retreat is above one of a pair of two-bay garages. In the main house, family and guests have five bedroom suites featuring spacious and relaxing master quarters - gazing over the pool and garden - pairing two wardrobe rooms with two separate baths, the larger a sensuous spa-like design accented in subtle gold glints. Catering to comfort and peace of mind, the home's special features range from the smart-house automation to the elevator, full generator, impact-rated glass, leading-edge structural engineering, and sophisticated comprehensive security system. The gated entry and privacy walls give added seclusion to the expansive grounds. Also benefitting from a choice location just a short walk from the beach, about half a mile from three private beach clubs including; The Seagate Beach Club, The Delray Beach Club, and The Colony Beach Club, and a mile from Atlantic Avenue, this seaside masterpiece has everlasting appeal. Location South Ocean Boulevard, Delray Beach, Florida. Fringed by the ocean's sugar sands in Old Florida beauty, Seagate is a sought-after beachside neighborhood located only about a mile south of famous Atlantic Avenue, the centerpiece of historic downtown Delray Beach's vibrant shopping, dining, and culture. In the heart of South Florida's Gold Coast, between Boca Raton and Palm Beach, Delray Beach is known as a charming village-by-the-sea and a resort destination featuring pristine "Blue Wave" beaches. Property This Beach area compound-like contemporary estate is privately walled and gated on expansive grounds landscaped with beautiful greenery. A sweeping motor court leads to the formal entry sheltered by cantilevered rooflines between two garages housing a total of four vehicles. Designed as a fabulous outdoor entertainment space, the back grounds provide a balance of sunlight and shade on lounge terraces around the saltwater pool with spillover spa. A true outdoor living/dining room, the large lanai is served by a full summer kitchen, across from a linear fireplace. Anchoring the other side of the pool, the guest house/cabana contains a bedroom/sitting room, kitchenette, and bath. Residence Providing seven bedrooms plus eight and a-half baths in the total of 9300± square feet, this Randall Stofft-designed residence creates a striking but serene environment with custom details and airy spans of impact glass. Polished porcelain tile floors in a soft cream tone unify the main level, with pale wide-plank oak floors upstairs. The poured concrete construction, both levels, is built on pilings, has steel reinforcement beams, has the highest rated impact windows and doors on the market and a metal roof. Amenities include an elevator, full Generac generator, smart-house electronics with prewiring for speakers, and laundry rooms on both levels. First Floor: Dramatized by a floating staircase, the lofty open foyer flows right ahead to the great room where glass walls slide open to the poolside lanai and garden. Highlighted by a cove-lit ceiling above the seating space and a coffered ceiling over the d