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Selling
Broker: Jim McCann
Corcoran Real Estate Group
Phone: 561-307-1525
Photography: Robert Stevens |
The Town of Palm Beach has long been regarded as an exclu-sive destination for the ultra-wealthy.The ease of jetting inand out, the intimate proximity to world-famous restaurants andshopping, beautiful people, private enclaves, fabulous mansionsalong the waterfronts all contribute to the allure of this magnifi-cent resort-style town. There are roughly 2,500 single-family homes on the Island yetonly a privileged few of those can claim having the most spectac-ular views money can buy.Henry Morrison Flagler’s Whitehall isone such property overlooking the beautiful Intracoastal Waterwayand the neighboring property, Rabbit Hill House is another.
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 Rabbit Hill House is exclusively positioned onChapel Hill at the high end of a quiet cul-de-saclocated in the center of Palm Beach in the historicdistrict once known as Rabbit Hill. The area isadjacent to the oldest house on the Island anddirectly across from the world famous, five-starBreakers Hotel. This one-level Regency style home was built bythe late Robert Gottfried, builder of some of themost elegant homes in Palm Beach. Gottfried wasrenowned for his timeless use of height and volumewhich creates lovely open living areas and wonder-fully expansive, indoor and outdoor entertainingspaces so indicative of the lifestyle on the Island. The 6,400+ square foot main house welcomesvisitors through private gates leading to the ironand glass entry door, providing a glimpse of thewater views beyond.
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 A large entry hall, with guestpowder room, flows through to the living roombalanced on the far end with floor to ceiling doors that welcome your guests onto the lakeside covered loggias. Perfect for entertaining, the ampledining room also flows outdoors onto a comfort-able lakeside dining area. You’ll enjoy Mother’s Nature’s artwork from thestudy, also known as “The Kapok Tree Room”. Theowners enlarged the north window to frame theBrelsford tree, named after the first Postmaster ofPalm Beach in 1890 when he planted it. The towering kapok tree serves as an outdoor sculpturefor the north end of the house and is one of onlyfour on the Island. Glimpses of the tree from other rooms will be seen when passing through the house. It’s the subtle features that make a house a homeand one of the most critical is the all importantmaster wing. At Rabbit Hill House one can enjoythe serene water views as well as the special trel-lised garden outside the master bath. Located at thesouth end of the main house through the master vestibule, the master suite offers separate baths,generous separate closets as well as a private gar-den spa.
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 One can enjoy the evening breezes andgorgeous sunset views as the master bedroomopens to the lakeside covered loggia. Three addi-tional en-suite bedrooms can be accessed throughthe guest vestibule opposite the master wing. “Ashling” a Gaelic term for beautiful dream, isa private guest house on the property and featuresits own Intracoastal views as well as a privateentry drive. It is separated from the main houseby a fascinating garden of vistas and paths, poolsand terraces. Offering three en-suite bedroomsseparated by a cozy living room, Ashling guestsenjoy a separate kitchen, pool, spa, loggia andlounging area. The view from every room is tropical andlush, calming and beautiful as the home is sur-rounded by award-winning gardens by landscapeartist, Morgan Wheelock.
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Consisting of fourallées pointing to the north, south, east, andwest, these walkways lead to a specially designedswimming pool with a polished blue tiled floorand side walls.The garden won first prize for Florida Design Excellence and the plaque withthis claim is proudly displayed on the property. Both Rabbit Hill and Ashling have ample park-ing and offer additional parking for guests whichis a feature many Island properties highly covet. “This Palm Beach estate is large enough to caterto the needs of the most discerning buyers yetlight and warmth give the home a sense of intima-cy and comfort. Today’s sophisticated buyers lookfor ease of access, function, convenience andbeauty, natural light, incredible views, indoor andoutdoor living experiences with a sense of privacyand serenity and Rabbit Hill and Ashling offers allthese features”, says JimMcCann, listing broker.
For more information please contact Jim McCann, 561-307-1525. 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Suite 302Palm Beach, FL 3348 |
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