18520 Long Lake Dr, Boca Raton, FL 33496 listing details

Fine design and finishes of the highest caliber characterize this timeless traditional-inspired estate in Boca Raton’s Long Lake Estates, a gated neighborhood favored for its high level of privacy and park-like beauty. Canopies of mature tropical trees frame the approach to the impressive six-bedroom residence, custom built in 2005 by Terry Cudmore, a well-respected luxury home builder with over 25 years of experience. Taking a fresh modern approach to enduring traditions, the design is by Randall Stofft, a noted South Florida architect whose work has been featured in numerous des...ign publications and recognized with numerous industry awards.Stepping inside the double-height foyer immediately gives a sense of the comfortable elegance that fills the interiors, with each room also having its own outlook on the lush greenery outdoors. Exceptional architectural millwork and richly finished hardwood floors underscore the inviting ambiance. Attending to every aspect of today’s lifestyle, the more formal and casual living areas include a beautiful club room/library as well as a true outdoor living room – complete with a fireplace and summer kitchen – creating a magnificent outdoor entertainment space that extends to a lounge patio by the large salt-water swimming pool. Also on the main level of the residence are two bedrooms, one ideal for staff quarters with a separate outside entry. Upstairs, four more bedrooms feature the exquisite master suite, a relaxing retreat which opens to a balcony capturing the view over the gorgeous south-facing landscaped lawns of this picture-perfect estate.LocationLong Lake Drive, Boca Raton, Florida. Offering an exceptional level of privacy in central Boca Raton, Long Lake Estates is a prestigious estate enclave with a bridge-like guard-gated entrance to winding tree-lined streets among lush park areas and sparkling lakes. Featuring large-size properties of at least one acre, Long Lake Estates is comprised of less than 130 residences on the community’s scenic 200±-acre grounds. Only a short drive away, Mizner Park offers world-class shopping and dining and is also home to the Boca Raton Museum of Art. Magnificent Atlantic Ocean beaches are also within easy reach. Boca Raton’s private executive airport and Palm Beach International Airport are just 15± and 35± minutes away, respectively.PropertyDesigned by noted South Florida architect Randall Stofft, this timeless traditional-inspired estate was custom built in 2005 by high-end luxury builder Terry Cudmore. On a full acre of manicured landscaped grounds, framed by tropical trees and privacy hedges, the residence is approached by a winding motor court that leads to the welcoming front porch, then continues to the side-entry four-bay garage. Facing south to lush sweeps of lawns, the spacious stone terrace provides multiple seating and dining areas by the sleek 50±-foot-long saltwater swimming pool. Next to the pool terrace, the screened porch serves as true outdoor living room, beautifully designed with slate flooring and a wood-paneled coffered ceiling, complete with a summer kitchen and floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace.ResidenceFine architectural moldings, furniture-grade built-ins, and polished hardwood floors set the tone of this understatedly elegant residence with a grand total of 10,000± square feet including six bedrooms and six and a-half baths. All windows and exterior doors are fitted with impact-resistant glass. Stretching across the sun-filled southern exposure, banks of French doors flow to the porch and pool area.First Floor: Making an elegant first impression, the dramatic two-story foyer hosts the main staircase, and gives way to graceful galleries to either side. Directly ahead, a broad archway flows seamlessly into the light-flooded window-walled living room opening to the south lawns. A beamed ceiling, beautiful fireplace, and custom built-ins add the room’s finishing touches. Accented by handsome trim-work including a beamed ceiling, the library/club room is complete with a wet bar and other custom built-ins. The gracious formal dining room is appointed with wainscoting and a built-in china cabinet. Designed for the master chef, the showpiece kitchen offers custom cabinetry, granite counters, and high-end stainless steel appliances including a six-burner gas range and dual dishwashers, one in the butler’s pantry. An open bar counter separates the light-filled window-walled breakfast room, connecting through French doors to the porch. Adjoining in an effortless flow, the bright window-walled family room is lined with media/display/storage built-ins, and opens its doors by the pool terrace. The adjacent powder room doubles as the cabana bath. The private guest bedroom is served by an en-suite bath. Also on this level, near the laundry/utility room, another bedroom has its own bath and outside entry, making this an ideal staff suite.Second Floor: With a private office adjacent, the spacious and comfortably elegant master suite opens to a balcony capturing the serene view over the patio to the lushly landscaped south lawns. Also brightened by an airy clerestory window, the master bedroom is appointed with custom built-ins. Accompanied by a dressing room, the luxurious marble-finished master bath features a tub, walk-in double shower, and two separate vanities. Another bedroom has an en-suite bath. Two more bedrooms are served by another bath and open to a south-facing balcony. A generously sized play room completes this level. Show more