Mansion with Private Beach & Secret Tunnel Hits Palm Beach’s Billionaires Row

By Kimberly Ridley

When you think about celebrity homes, you probably imagine mansions in Hollywood and New York City, but big time stars are increasingly moving to Florida. Escaping California's high taxes and New York’s fast pace and frigid winters, some of the country’s biggest billionaires and brightest stars have found a haven in Florida’s Palm Beach County. North of Miami, the county is known for its sparkling beaches, bucolic countryside, and upscale communities, long a winter colony for New York’s old money families.  In recent years, they have drawn such luminaries as Bill Gates, Tom Brady, Sylvester Stallone, and Michael Jordan. 

The gem of the county is Palm Beach Island itself, a 16-mile-long barrier island that is home to unspoiled beaches and world class country clubs. Billionaire’s Row, along Ocean Blvd, is the island’s most exclusive address. A new oceanfront estate, listed for $84.95 million, offers the chance to join this prestigious community in grand style. 

The 16,500-square-foot estate features elegant Bermuda-style architecture. Two residences, a five-bedroom main home and a three-bedroom guest house, surround a resort-style courtyard with a pool, spa, and summer kitchen. A secret tunnel leads under Ocean Blvd to a lovely beach cabana complete with a patio deck and 112 feet of private beach. The nearly one-acre property sits 20 feet above sea level, offering sweeping vistas and added security. 

Enter the main residence through the dramatic foyer, featuring an elegant spiral staircase. Inside, sparkling white contrasts with blonde wood, connected by a spacious open floor plan that seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces. The oceanfront living room is connected to the beautiful formal dining room, while the kitchen offers two islands and top-of-the-line appliances. Downstairs, find a wine cellar, a game room, a great room with fireplace and wet bar, a yoga studio, and one of the best safe rooms in Palm Beach. Custom-engineered with a ballistic door and steel-plated walls, it is built into the reinforced concrete basement for ultimate security. The upper floor contains the bedrooms, highlighted by an expansive primary suite with a private oceanfront balcony connected by French doors, custom built-ins, dual spa-style baths, two walk-in closets, and a morning bar. Each of the four additional bedrooms has its own en-suite. 

The guest home’s VIP upper floor is almost as chic, with a sitting area, walk-in closet, dual-vanity bath, and spacious private terrace. The lower floor features a large great room that opens to a covered loggia, two bedrooms with en-suites, and a spacious gym. A four-car garage and a whole-house generator for emergencies complete the estate. 

The home’s coveted location is one mile from Mar-a-Lago and just a few minutes from Palm Beach International Airport, plus world-class shopping and dining of Worth Avenue and vibrant Downtown West Palm Beach. 

The listing is held by Christian J Angle of Christian Angle Real Estate. Photo Credit: SCC Pro Photos and Daniel Petroni Photography

Source: mls.anglerealestate.com