Rafael Zenke

To view this custom Island home, try to set aside plenty of time to go through it twice. The expansive size, unique layout and many upscale details are a lot to take in by just a casual walk-through. Among first impressions are the paver drive and walkways, mature trees and plantings, and welcoming front porch entry. The inside space flows beautifully revealing one thoughtful detail after another. The heart of the home is the kitchen. An extra-size granite-topped island includes bar-height seating and another seating perch faces inward. The list of appliances shows only the best, starting with 60-inch gas +electric range by Wolfe, restaurant-grade double-size refrigerator and freezer, two full size Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawers, under counter Sub-Zero ice maker and bar fridge. For anyone who appreciates the Art of cooking, it's a dream come true. Beyond the second dining area is the 20x20 2-story great room, with customized fireplace wall, structural beamed ceiling The wall of double-stacking sliding doors opens to the Outdoor Family Room. With screened enclosure on 3 sides, lovely pine ceiling and tile floors, it truly feels like a bonus family room. The main floor also includes 2 bedrooms and bath on their own side of the house. The primary suite is a true retreat, consisting of the whole 729 sq.ft.2nd floor. Accessible by 2 sets of stairs, the first section is a 16x18 office/library with vaulted ceiling that overlooks parts of the main floor and even a special closet for extra stack washer & dryer. The adjacent loft has 7x23 loft workout section, and access to a 12x18 outdoor deck. The main bedroom is a quiet and secluded space with adjacent bath with multiple-room and extravagant closet spaces. This one-of-a-kind Venice Island home goes beyond looking great, it features mechanical systems including a whole-house Generac generator, 1000-gallon propane tank, two tankless instant-hot water systems, hurricane-rated windows, replumbed water pipes and re-lined sewer pipes and more. Ask for a comprehensive list of all value-add items.