105 Churchill

On over a half-acre, this stately custom-built estate in exclusive Point Manalapan offers a spacious floor plan, with spacious rooms that open to the loggia, covered lanais and balcony viewing the expansive backyard entertaining area centered on a large, refinished heated pool. Highlights include the living room's soaring vaulted ceiling, and the mirrored bar/buffet in the formal dining room. LOCATION: 105 Churchill Way, Manalapan: Hidden away in Old Florida serenity, Point Manalapan is an exclusive guard-gated enclave on Hypoluxo Island, surrounded by the Intracoastal Waterway, with the ocean beach just across the causeway. For shopping and dining, Palm Beach is eight miles away, and Manalapan residents enjoy deeded privileges at the Five-Diamond Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa and its La Coquille Club. PROPERTY: In a quiet cul-de-sac on a street named after Winston Churchill, who was a frequent visitor to Manalapan, this Plantation-style residence presides over a lush half acre, where a new brick-paver motor court culminates at the covered entry porch. For outdoor entertaining, the covered loggia -- with a summer kitchen fitted with a vintage gas grill, Magic Chef refrigerator and a sink -- overlooks the 18-by-30-foot, newly refinished, heated pool framed by a patio and set within an expansive lawn enclosed within lush garden hedges. RESIDENCE: Emanating the grandeur of Old Florida coastal living immediately upon entry, this impressive Plantation-style estate and detached guest house, totaling five bedrooms and 8,516 +/- total square feet, present as an architectural gem, embellished with a hanging balcony and topped by a metal roof. Wood double doors open to the foyer and stair hall that flow out to the formal living areas, infused in natural light. The dramatic living room is crowned by an impressive two-story vaulted ceiling, and a highlight in the dining room is a stunning buffet/bar adorned with antiqued mirror and marble. Offering a serene focal point, French doors from both rooms open to the garden-view covered lanai. The great room is appointed with built-in cabinetry for media, while banks of French doors access the pool-view loggia and summer kitchen. Just adjacent, in an appealing open-floorplan configuration, the gourmet kitchen, centered on an eat-in cook-island oasis with a farmer's sink, is finished with professional-grade stainless-steel Thermador appliances, custom wood cabinets, new granite countertops, tile backsplashes, separate breakfast area, and a custom-fitted butler's pantry. The split-bedroom plan places the VIP guest suite on the first floor, easily accessible to the wet bar and private club room that opens to a garden-view lanai. A serene haven on the second floor, the sizeable primary suite, with a separate sitting area, features French doors that open to private pool-view balcony. The suite comprises two custom-fitted walk-in closets, with one exceptionally capacious, and the granite-appointed bathroom, fitted with a large multi-head steam shower, free-standing tub, dual sinks, ToTo toilet, and make-up vanity. Also upstairs are four ensuite bedrooms, with one that opens to the front balcony. All bathrooms are beautifully renovated, and the guest house includes a living room, kitchenette and a bedroom suite. Completing the layout are an elevator, cabana bath, laundry room, and two garages accommodating two cars each. Attractive finishes throughout include new wide-plank wood flooring, plantation shutters, designer wall coverings, and custom Crown and Base moldings. This fine estate, effortlessly blending functionality and style, is sure to be the backdrop for many cherished moments. Amenities include impact-glass windows and doors, intercom/audio system, Generac full house generator, propane gas accommodation, central vacuum, an outdoor shower, and five air conditioners. The information herein is deemed reliable and subject to errors, omissions or changes without notice. The information has been derived from architectural plans or county records. Buyer should verify al