716 Selkirk

This 1931 Spanish Mission compound provides Mizner style with modern updates! Historic details include graceful arches, hardwood floors and an amazing original fireplace mantle. But the property is updated with many improvements including impact windows and an upgraded roof with strapping as well as a remodeled kitchen and baths and an amazing new pool area with waterfall features and an impressive outdoor summer kitchen. Main house has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath plus a Florida Room. The guest cottage is also renovated with an updated kitchen and bath. Located South of Southern Boulevard in the Dreher Park neighborhood close to the restaurants and shops of S. Dixie Highway, the Southern Bridge to Palm Beach, and right by the design district of Georgia Avenue and Mr. B's Tavern The list of updates and upgrades to the property is extensive so that new owners can move right in and enjoy the property: BACKYARD OASIS The centerpiece of the backyard is a swimming pool just completed in 2023 with two 24" waterfalls, six spa jets (bench and bubbles), pool heater and pool chiller. The full automation system can control the salt chlorinator, pump, waterfalls, spa jets, schedules, led lights, and more from your smartphone. The surrounding leathered marble patio is perfect for lounging, or al fresco dining and the area is hardwired for outdoor speakers. Near the pool, there is an outside rain shower. The outdoor covered kitchen is complete with white granite countertops, black stainless-steel sink, 3 stage water filtration system, and a stainless-steel Lion 32" grill with rotisserie feature and interior lights). The built-in dual temp French Door wine fridge has separate color light controls. Above the summer kitchen are dual fans, a cedar wood ceiling, recessed LED lighting and built-in speakers. KITCHEN UPDATES Owners renovated the kitchen with hardwood cabinets, granite countertops, large soft-close drawers, lazy Susans in both corners, and a pull-out spice drawer. They installed a convection oven and French Door refrigerator, wine chiller, recessed LED lighting, pendant lights and a chandelier fan. LANDSCAPE DESIGN Tropical lush landscaping was installed as well as a 4-zone sprinkler system for the whole yard managed with smart controller. They installed dramatic landscaping lighting both front and back yards. There is a 4' x 6' shed behind cottage and two garden sheds on the back side of the house for storage. The owner recently installed the beautiful new paver driveway in 2024. The property is completely fenced with custom powder-coated aluminum fencing in the front for a decorative look plus a security gate at the entry and 6' vinyl fencing for privacy in the rest of the property. STORM PROTECTION Other than the sunroom (which has hurricane shutters to protect its gorgeous architectural arched windows), all the other windows and French Doors on the property were replaced in 2019 with impact resistant windows and doors. The main house also has awnings that fold down for additional protection. In 2021, the owner had the roof replaced including new trusses, decking and hurricane straps for additional savings on wind insurance. UPDATED SYSTEMS The central AC in the main house was upgraded a couple years ago to a super-efficient Daikin variable speed system with smart Wi-Fi thermostat. Electrical was upgraded in 2022 to 200 amp service. An electric tankless water heater was installed in 2024 for energy efficiency and endless hot water. The owners had the crawlspace encapsulated with a dehumidifier and sump pump to manage humidity and create additional energy savings. Eight sets of steel support jacks were installed in the crawlspace to level and add support to the home. Heavy duty copper gutters were installed. GUEST COTTAGE The cottage was recently updated with luxury vinyl flooring and a remodeled luxury bath that boasts a push button shower controller with six wall jets, rain shower and hand-held shower head. The cottage has a full kitchen that was also updated with a glass top 2