House in Boca Raton, FL 33486

475 NW Cardinal Ave

Location, Location! This elegant, custom built 2012 estate property, which sits on almost .4 of an acre in the historical heart of the Old Floresta neighborhood, gives a fresh and unique perspective on classic Mediterranean design with a modern and refined twist. The Old Floresta section preserves Old Florida beauty in East Boca Raton- all just minutes from the landmark Boca Raton Resort, beautiful beaches, and world class dining and shopping venues. It is also situated in the highly acclaimed Addison Mizner/Boca Raton High school district. Saturnia marble (with a beautiful inlaid entry way foyer), hardwood floors, deep crown moldings, and complete impact-glass windows (including stacking wall system sliders in the family room) are featured in this incredible home! There is a private There is a private and distinguished courtyard style entry that extends into a long Stonehurst brick paver driveway that feeds into a three car garage which offers custom flooring, extensive custom cabinets and storage features, as well as an 240 volt electric car plug in. This classic residence features over 5300 square feet (under air) of spectacular exterior and interior architectural elements and includes five bedrooms, five full and two half baths, plus an upstairs living area and a first floor custom designed home office. The soaring double-height living room is illuminated by designer lighting and a soaring arched window which draws one's eyes to the dramatic (and heated) infinity pool and spa that is surrounded by a tropical oasis of greenery, lush gardens and Podocarpus hedges. The elegant dining room, which the current owners use as their music room, is served by a chef's kitchen, with an extra-large island with a granite countertop, and high-end appliances, including a six-burner Thermador gas range, double oven, a wine cooler, and coffee system. In the light-filled family/breakfast room, the wraparound glass slider pocket doors completely open to the poolside loggia which is complete with a summer kitchen and T.V.- setting the stage for a fabulous indoor/outdoor entertaining space! There is a cabana bath, plus another powder room for guests on the first floor of this residence. Also on the ground floor (next to the office) in a private wing, is the bright bay-windowed master suite, which offers direct access to the pool and features two very large customized wardrobe rooms plus a luxurious marble bath with a jetted tub and glass shower. Upstairs, there is a large living area and four generous sized bedrooms, all with large walk-in/ built-in closets, custom cabinetry, and ensuite bathrooms. Additional features (too numerous to include all in the general description, so please refer to the supplement attached to this listing) include a full house GENERAC generator, a mosquito misting system, enhanced security and multicolored pool lighting system, which adds a beautiful nighttime ambiance. LIST OF LUXURIOUS APPOINTMENTS FOR 475 CARDINAL AVENUE, BOCA RATON: All Impact windows and doors Stacking, Moving Glass Wall System Sliders (Hurricane Impact) on two walls in family room Rinnai tankless water heaters (2) 36kw Generac whole house generator Luxurious Master Bedroom custom designed walk in closet systems (separate hers/his) with multiple compartments, accessories, drawers, granite countertop, and space to hang clothes Engineered wood floors in all 5 bedrooms Custom home office built-ins/ shelving with dual desk capacity and 1 ½" extended white quartz desktop Custom bedroom built-ins with integrated desk, bookshelves, and drawers Installed and modified custom closets in all bedroom, linen, storage closets Completely re-landscaped rear and front of property Converted all recessed lighting inside and out to LED Installed all new designer fans and elegant light fixtures, exterior security and Hinkley lights Installed modern white window treatments in all rooms High end custom garage organization and floor system with coordinated refrigerator Installed ADT security system w cameras and remote control (thru iPhone) Installed flooring and light in garage attic (accessible by drop-down stairs) Ring doorbell system Installed Wi-Fi/Remote pool controls/aqua-link Installed new black aluminum fence in rear of property Installed new Lift Master belt system for single garage Installed SWAT insect spraying system for outdoors Installed tv outside New central vacuum system House exterior painted in 11/20 Majority of driveway recently redone Wood stairs recently restained APPLIANCE UPGRADES FOR 475 CARDINAL AVENUE, BOCA RATON, FL: New LG Front loader washer and dryer New Drainvac/ Petvac central vac system Gladiator Chillerator garage refrigerator Pool with deluxe waterfall spa and LED colored lighting system and automatic cleaning system Undermount stainless kitchen sink with garbage disposal Instant hot Thermador 42" side by side stainless steel refrigerator w freezer Thermador 30" stainless steel double oven Thermador 48 inch stainless 6 burner Cooktop with griddle Thermador stainless steel hood GE stainless built-in microwave Avanti 24 inch stainless/glass under counter dual zone wine chiller Dacor stainless built in semi-automatic coffee system Thermador stainless dishwasher 500 Gallon Propane tank 36kw Generac Quietsource propane generator Toto toilets in all bathrooms 1" inch thick granite countertops in kitchen Extra-large kitchen island with storage All countertops either granite, marble or quartz Master bath Mirabelle whirlpool tub 36" Artisan stainless steel outdoor grill with stainless steel access doors Trane Air Conditioner Units (3)