House in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Idlewyld, 725 SE 26th Ave

Presenting The Showcase Mansion—a waterfront one-of-one created by a luxury developer for himself and engineered for extraordinary entertaining. Its resort-caliber backyard features a recessed gazebo, swim-up bar beneath a waterfall, full outdoor kitchen and dining area, covered TV lounge, immersive sound with in-ground subwoofers, fire and water features, and sunsets over the Fort Lauderdale skyline. A garage designed for up to 20 cars can double as a private basketball shooting court, fitness studio, or RV/boat storage, while a separate glass-walled showroom displays prized automobiles from the great room. Built with a level of quality rarely seen, this new-construction residence by renowned Woody Friese Architecture spans 5 BD, 7 full + 2 half BA and 12,096 total SF. An LED-lit waterfall, fire feature and floating steps create a dramatic arrival. Inside, book-matched marble, telescoping glass doors, an elevator and advanced whole-home automation unite artistry and innovation. The third-floor game lounge and rooftop deck offer a private box seat to the skyline, Boat Show, Air Show and fireworks. Set on an oversized 15,000-SF lot with 120 feet of no-fixed-bridge dockage minutes from the Atlantic Ocean, in coveted Idlewyld—walk to the beach, Las Olas and downtown.