Vero Beach Magazine's Real Estate Registry

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SHORELANDS Epitome of luxuriant waterfront living.

4BR/3BA, two half baths + 2BR/2BA guest house on 1.4 acres. Heated pool, 260 ft of river frontage and a Trac Dock.

Cheryl Burge 772.538.0063 MLS# 163726 $2,995,000

O R C H I D I S L E E S TAT E S Light & airy 2008 riverfront home. Easy Intracoastal access. Fabulous views.

Offering a courtyard entrance, chef’s kitchen, dock & private back yard.

A. Wallace | D. Downey 772.532.3226 MLS# 163475 $1,695,000

M A R I N E R V I L L AG E Eloquent breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean from this 3BR/4BA oasis.

Private dune walkover, courtyard entry, pool & spa, summer kitchen & cabana.

Beth Livers 772.559.6958 MLS# 165501 $2,650,000

G R AC E WO O D L A N E Like new. East of A1A. Spacious, 5BR, 5.5BA private pool home. Stylish outdoor entertainment area with fireplace and huge fenced in yard.

Debbie Bell 772.473.7255 MLS# 161516 $1,449,000

R I O M A R B AY Exceptional 3BR/3.5BA contemporary home with gorgeous views of the bay and Intracoastal. SE exposure, Private dock with lift. Heated pool.

Jane Schwiering 772.473.6048 MLS# 160248 $2,495,000

O R C H I D I S L E E S TAT E S Breathtaking riverfront estate with private dock & lift. Direct Intracoastal, 4BR, 3.5BA pool home with elegant finishes.

Debbie Bell 772.473.7255 MLS# 164142 $1,395,000

ROYA L PA L M P O I N T E Enjoy unparalleled panoramic, breathtaking views of the Indian River from this 3BR/2BA, 2 half baths luxurious penthouse.

Marshall Carlton 772.713.5340 MLS# 167594 $2,600,000

THE SHORES Exquisite 4BR/5BA lakefront pool home with southern exposure in gated community. Beautifully maintained home on gorgeous, large lot.

J. Schwiering | L. Hendricks 772.559.8812 MLS# 160457 $1,100,000

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C E N T R A L B E AC H Award-winning architectural jewel.

“Smart” house. Over 3100 sq. ft. scaled to fit the lovely almost 1/2 acre lot. 3BR, 3BA main house + detached workshop.

J. Schwiering | L. Hendricks 772.559.8812 MLS# 165311 $2,250,000

C E N T R A L B E AC H Island-style home has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 half baths, and features many luxury upgrades. Nestled amongst the oaks in the heart of Central Beach.

J. Schwiering | L. Hendricks 772.559.8812 MLS# 126207 $995,000

C A R LTO N Extraordinary 4BR/4.5BA oceanfront condo with 2 car AC garage. Over 4300 SF plus wraparound balcony. Glorious ocean views.

J. Schwiering | L. Hendricks 772.559.8812 MLS# 166136 $2,200,000

D O C TO R S ’ ROW Gracious 5BR/5.5BA 2-story pool home, huge family room and loft with office.

Over 4300 sq. ft. on almost 10 acres with development potential.

J. Schwiering | L. Hendricks 772.559.8812 MLS# 165692 $995,000

S E AG ROV E W E S T Direct open river Intracoastal with sweeping water views. 4BR, office, loft, and bonus room. Exquisite! Pool, dock with lift. Welcome to wonderful!

L. Hendricks 772.559.8812 MLS# 165324 $1,850,000

O C E A N OA K S W E S T Beautiful 4BR/4.5BA. 1st floor master suite. Large open kitchen/family room.

Pool/spa with wonderful in-pool dining.

Beach access.

G. Grove | A. Harper 772.633.0106 MLS# 155514 $899,000

O R C H I D I S L E E S TAT E S Waterfront custom home built to last!

3BR+den! Almost 6,000 sq. ft. of living, 4-car garage, 2 kitchens and 2 laundry rooms. Gas & pool.

Chip Landers 772.473.7888 MLS# 153696 $1,850,000

SEA COLONY Newer 4BR/4BA pool home in North island location. Screened and heated pool with Deeded beach access.

Gated entry and oceanfront clubhouse.

Chip Landers 772.473.7888 MLS# 165360 $895,000

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Contents ABOUT VERO BEACH……………………..…..….. 14 Vero Beach History………………………………………………… 16

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Getting Here………………………………………………………… 22 Facts About Vero Beach & Indian River County..................24

EXPLORE THE NEIGHBORHOODS………………………….…….....32 Private Residential Club Communities……………...……….. 34 In-Town Residential Neighborhoods……..……..………….... 38 Estates, Farms and Ranches to the West…..……..……….....42

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Sunfish, kayaks and canoes are lined up along the Indian River Lagoon, ready for sailors of all ages.

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TAKE A DIVE INTO BEAUTY Home owners can access an array of bells and whistles when they are building or upgrading their pools…………………………………………………...…….44

GOLF! IT’S A WAY OF LIFE There’s no place like Vero Beach for some of the finest golf courses in the state of Florida………………….…………56

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The deck of the John’s Island West Clubhouse has a wraparound, golf-course view.

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The Gateway To The Tropics

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elcome to the first edition of Vero Beach Magazine’s Real Estate Registry.

Twenty years ago, my family and I moved to Vero Beach from Connecticut and discovered a surprisingly similar lifestyle – without the bitter winter weather. Water and wildlife everywhere, a charming town with a high ratio

of nice people, easy access to beaches, golf courses and tennis courts – these are all things that make Vero Beach unique in the South.

One year after relocating, I launched the first magazine to be published in Vero Beach – aptly named Vero Beach Magazine – to celebrate the good things that make this place so special and to unite local readers. I was fortunate in so many ways, including having extended family and friends with deep ties to the community. They educated me about where and how to live, as well

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as giving direction for the fledgling Vero Beach Magazine, now in its 19th year.

Our new quarterly magazine, the Real Estate Registry, provides an overview of the best homes currently offered in Vero Beach, while also presenting some friendly advice and information about living in the area.

On behalf of the entire Vero Beach Magazine dream team, I hope that you will visit Vero Beach, historically referred to as “The Gateway To The Tropics.” Like us, you may never want to leave!

Elizabeth Moulton publisher@verobeachmagazine.com

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ANN TAYLOR Senior Writer STEPHANIE MACWILLIAM Fashion Editor

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The Real Estate Registry is published quarterly by Moulton Publications Inc. as a supplement to Vero Beach Magazine.

Entire contents copyright 2016 by Moulton Publications Inc. All rights reserved.

No part of this periodical may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher. Supplied photography is used with permission and verification that the supplier has the right to publish.

The publisher is not liable for errors or omissions.

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MARSH ISLAND

Enjoy the best of Florida living from this custom riverfront villa overlooking the marina. Over 4,000 SqFt. of living area RIIHUV HOHJDQW FDVXDO OLYLQJ VXUURXQGHG E\ H[TXLVLWH ÂżQLVKHV & luxury appts. Features include a private 40 Ft. deep water dock off porch w/Intracoastal access, courtyard w/ heated pool, guest house, gated community and clubhouse.

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Striking waterfront 3bd/3.5ba home. Formal living & dining rooms, comfortable kitchen/family room overlooking Indian River Lagoon. Impact windows & doors, newer A/C & kitchen appliances including washer/dryer. Spacious screened porch.

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ORCHID ISLE ESTATES

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Weather forecast: Sunny, with a high of 78, low of 65; winds out of the southeast, 8 to 10 mph; seas 1 to 3 feet.

Chance of snow: zero.

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erfect weather aside, it’s impossible not to fall in love with Vero Beach, where every day dawns with a sunrise promise of new opportunities. Just one visit to

the cultural center of Indian River County, and you’re hooked. Some say it’s because of the small town charm and natural beauty, while others will tell you it’s the people. Still others will make note of the unpretentious sophistication.

Whatever the reason, Vero Beach, known as “The Jewel of the Treasure Coast” and "The Gateway to the Tropics,” is a place where spirits are lifted by seascented breezes and the fragrance of jasmine; and friends are easily made. Those who have chosen to live here cherish what they have. When two 13-story oceanfront condominium buildings were constructed in 1973, residents overwhelmingly voted to limit future building height to three stories.

Everyone in his or her way has made it possible to preserve an enviable quality of life that continues to attract newcomers – artists, authors, doctors, educators, entertainers and retirees, people from all walks of life with talents, ideas and skills to share.

Vero Beach, once called “Florida’s Best Kept Secret,” has been discovered.

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The Indian River Lagoon is an “Estuary of National Significance,” one of only 28 in the nation., due to its amazing biodiversity.

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The downtown business district expanded rapidly when trains began stopping in Vero Beach in the 1890s.

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Vero Beach History

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ndian River County and Vero Beach have a long and largely uncharted history. During the 1600s, the area was home to the Ais tribe of Native

History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality,

American Indians. Stepping far deeper into the past, ongoing research has

vitalizes memory, provides

uncovered the skeletal remains of at least five individuals who lived along

guidance in daily life

with Ice Age mammals in Vero Beach. If that news didn’t shake things up enough, the recent discovery of a drawing of a prehistoric mammoth carved on a piece of bone, estimated to be between 13,000 and 20,000-years-old, definitely did.

and brings us tidings of antiquity. – CICERO

In the early 1800s, settlers discovered that the local soil had just the right blend

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The historic Jungle Trail, on Vero Beach's barrier island, has been preserved with its native scenery and lagoon views.

of sand and minerals, and the perfect climate, to create unparalleled grapefruit. Indian River grapefruit (and oranges) rapidly became the world-class standard.

Now fast-forward to 1893 when Henry Flagler’s Florida

parks and a business hub were carefully laid out.

Residents cheered when The Strand, the first movie theater, opened in 1917. A year later Vero had its first power plant, and two years later weekly copies of the Vero Press

East Coast Railroad began making stops at Vero’s train

started rolling off the presses. The slogan, “Vero - Where The

station, effectively speeding up the influx of newcomers.

Tropics Begin,“ became an instant marketing mantra.

Growth was inevitable, and those who envisioned the future

In 1924, the Florida Theater was established with 600

began snapping up large tracts of land. By 1914, the town of

seats and an organ that played music while silent films

Vero was beginning to take shape as roads, residential areas,

featuring the likes of Charlie Chaplin and the Keystone Cops

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flickered on the screen. The new theatre became the place to

spurred the development of beachside businesses and hotels

see and be seen.

to accommodate the growing number of tourists.

Yet it wasn’t until 1925 that members of the Florida

Citrus and cattle man Waldo Sexton built the Driftwood

Senate passed a bill creating Indian River County and

Inn, a rambling two-story oceanfront structure made of

adding the word “Beach” to Vero, making it the county seat.

wood, architectural salvage and flotsam-jetsam Sexton had

In 1927, John J. Schumann took over the Vero Press and

found on the beach. The eccentric entrepreneur imprinted

renamed it the Vero Beach Press-Journal. When rumors began

his signature style on The Ocean Grill, a landmark where it’s

circulating that Vero Beach was about to have an airport,

said a ghost roams the kitchen after the chefs have called it

newspaper headlines included the name of Bud Holman,

a night.

who was instrumental in making the rumor become a reality

During World War II, the U.S. Navy commissioned a pilot-

in 1930. Two years later, Eastern Airlines began making

training station at the airport, and 1,400 service men and 250

refueling stops, and not long afterwards the air carrier added

planes moved in. After the war ended, the Navy closed the

passenger and mail service. Vero Beach had become more

station, yet many of the pilots who had found sweethearts

than just a tiny dot on the map.

and made lifelong friends here returned, put down roots and

American’s love affair with the automobile led to an increase in the number of highways connecting cities and states. It didn’t take long before Route 60, which linked the

contributed to the local economy. The airport is now home to Piper Aircraft, Flight Safety and charter services.

The economy took a big boost in 1948 when the Brooklyn

Atlantic Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico, became popular.

Dodgers came to town. Dressed in their red, white and blue

Bridges connecting the mainland with the barrier island

uniforms, players smiled as Dodgertown, the baseball team’s

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Holman Stadium at Dodgertown, originally the winter home of the Brooklyn Dodgers, is now a venue for many sports teams and clubs.

The Realtors Association of Indian River County

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wo years older than Indian River County, the Realtors Association of Indian River County was organized

by Waldo Sexton (who served as

the first president), Dr. J.L. Hutchinson, A.W. Young, E.J. Wood and A.M. Hill in October 1923 when the population of Indian River County was 4,700.

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Both Indian River County and the Realtors Association have grown over the years but the purpose of the Association's existence has remained the same: F To promote and maintain high standards of conduct in the real estate profession.

F To provide a unified medium for real estate owners and those engaged in the real estate profession whereby their interests may be safeguarded and advanced.

F To further the interest in home and other real property ownership. new spring training complex, was officially dedicated. Four years later the sports venue was renamed Holman Stadium in

F To serve its members by providing and

honor of Bud Holman, who was instrumental in bringing the

promoting services to enhance members'

Dodgers to Vero Beach. Baseball fans from near and far came

freedom and ability to conduct their

to cheer “the home team� on. There wasn’t a hotel room to

individual businesses successfully with

be found, restaurants added extra tables and chairs, and shop

integrity and competency.

owners were busy ringing up sales. Today Dodgertown is the busy center for sporting competitions and training retreats.

The more people visited Vero Beach, the more they

For more information and a listing of registered Realtors in Indian River County,

wanted to live here. Demand for housing on the barrier island

contact:

and mainland increased. New residents, many of them affluent

The Realtors Association

patrons of the arts, devoted their energies and financial

of Indian River County

resources to creating a vibrant cultural community. The extent

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of their generosity can be seen on the walls, halls and stages

Vero Beach, FL 32967

of theatres, museums and concert halls that bear their names.

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As a result of their efforts, we are blessed with

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professional and community theatres, an outstanding museum of art as well as orchestra, symphony, opera and ballet performances. F

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Flight Safety planes await their student pilots at the Vero Beach Airport.

Getting Here

By Car Vero Beach is off the beaten I-95

By Air Hop on board a commercial flight

clock, so be prepared. Shortcut tip: if

path, the most direct way from Point A

from Melbourne International Airport

you’re driving north on I-95, consider

(South Florida) to Point B (Indian River

(MLB). Only 39 miles north of Vero

taking State Road 520 west, which

County). Take exit 147 (State Road 60)

Beach, parking is accessible and

links up with the Beeline closer to the

heading east. Before long you’ll find

affordable, security staff professional

airport.

yourself in the heart of Vero Beach. If

and helpful, and tasty short-order

anyone tells you to take U.S. 1, which

fare is served up with a smile. The

International Airport (PBIA), 80 miles

runs north and south through town,

drawback: a limited number of carriers

south of Vero Beach off the I-95

ignore them. Too many stoplights, too

offer fewer flight and schedule options.

Belvedere Road exit. Getting to PBIA

much traffic, too much of a hassle.

Options abound at Orlando

Then there’s Palm Beach

is a piece of cake. Long and short-

You’ll be tearing your hair out by the

International Airport (MCO), the hub

term parking is available; ditto rental

time you reach the "Welcome to Vero

of many domestic and international

cars, shuttle buses, taxis and ground

Beach" sign.

airlines. The airport is 109 miles north

transportation.

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of Vero Beach, on Semoran Drive off

If private and jet charter services

the Beeline Expressway (County Road

are what you’re looking for, Vero Beach

528). The airport is 8 miles east of the

Municipal Airport (VRB) on Airport

city “Mickey” made famous. Long and

Drive is the place to go. A bonus: Elite

short-term parking are available, as

Airways has twice-weekly non-stop

well as off-site parking locations with

flights to Newark Liberty International

shuttle service. MCO is busy ‘round the

Airport through April 2016. F

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Facts About Vero Beach & Indian River County

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nown as "The Gateway

Florida’s state tree is the sabal

Blue Cypress Lake is the largest

to the Tropics,” Vero

palm, the state flower is the orange

lake on the Treasure Coast and in

Beach is located in

blossom, the state bird is the

Indian River County: over 6,500 acres,

a climatic transition

mockingbird and the state reptile

an average depth of 8 feet and a 21-

is the alligator. Of course!

mile shoreline surrounded by 29,000

zone that offers an unusual mix of vegetation found in the coastal Carolinas – ancient oak trees and pine

acres of marshes, swamps and cypress The Jungle Trail – a narrow, 7½

forests. The lake’s name comes from

forests – blended with swaying palms

mile, unpaved road located between

the blue appearance of the cypress

and colorful blooms typical of the

Old Winter Beach Road and Hwy A1A

trees as the morning sun’s rays

Caribbean tropics.

– is part of the Indian River Lagoon

reflect off the water.

Scenic Highway System and listed on According to Alisson Clark in the

the U.S. National Register of Historic

Sebastian Inlet was once known

May 10, 1999 Ocala Star-Banner, the

Places. The road started as a means to

as Gibson’s Cut in honor of David

name “Wabasso” is derived from the

transport citrus to packing houses on

Gibson who dug a cut from the Indian

reverse spelling of Ossabaw Island, one

the mainland and became popular with

River Lagoon to the Atlantic Ocean at

of Georgia’s Sea Islands. Or the town

tourists in the 1930s.

Sebastian. Gibson’s Cut appeared on

in Indian River County could be named

a U.S. National Geodetic Survey map

after a spider of the Wabasso genus.

in 1880.

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Riomar Country Club golf course

The McLarty Treasure Museum on

The Merrill P. Barber Bridge,

opened for business in 1920. President-

North Hwy A1A features the history

a concrete arch bridge, is 3,834

elect Warren G. Harding played golf

of the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet.

feet long with a main span of

there in 1921. His score was not

The fleet was returning to Spain from

100 feet. The vertical clearance

reported. (Wonder if he made par.)

Havana when 11 of the 12 ships were

is 65 feet. The original bridge was a

lost in a hurricane on the evening of

manned, wooden drawbridge.

The population of Vero Beach nearly doubles during the winter

July 30 off the coast of Vero Beach.

Treasure is still being discovered today.

months.

In June 2015, divers recovered more Native Americans from a variety

Busted! On October 21, 2013, when serving a warrant on a suspect in Vero

than 300 gold coins – nine of which are

Beach, Indian River County Sheriff’s deputies found an alligator living a life

of tribes gathered together as one

valued at more than $300,000 apiece –

' dining on of luxury in a hot tub. He was

mixed tribe called the “Seminoles,” a

in shallow water off the coast of Vero

chicken, no less. Both owner and gator

corruption of “cimarron,” a Spanish

Beach. That discovery has proven to

were bagged! F

word meaning "untamed." The

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ndian River County is comprised primarily of three small cities – Vero Beach, Fellsmere and Sebastian – plus several incorporated townships and unincorporated land. The cost

and type of property ranges dramatically, depending on its location in the county, making overall demographics and market statistics complicated and often misleading.

As in most communities, the most expensive residential property tends to be located near or on the water, and the less expensive rural property is located

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away from the coast. For the sake of accuracy, the data presented here represents the barrier island of Indian River County, where the majority – but not all – of the luxury homes are located.

Overall, home sales prices are up over last year, although sales are slower than anticipated. A trend toward younger buyers continues with the early retirement of some of the Baby Boomer generation.

This trend adds to the general popularity of the area among retirees and multi-generational buyers.

Since the area’s luxury home market began in the early 1970s with the opening of the John’s Island Club and The Moorings Club, many of the homes – and all of the clubs – have been entirely rebuilt, but there are still excellent opportunities for new construction and renovation due to the availability of prime property on or near the Atlantic Ocean beaches, Indian River Lagoon and golf courses.

The area is beginning to see an emerging trend in alternative-energy technology use in homes, as well as trends favoring modern architecture and design.

Home Sales Data December 24, 2015 to March 23, 2016* Median Sales Price

$1,395,000

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Explore The Neighborhoods If you’re house hunting, you will be surprised and delighted to find so many residential neighborhoods within the larger Vero Beach community, all with a distinct “flavor” of their own.

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The luxurious John’s Island Beach Club offers pool and beach swimming, dining, and relaxation.

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Private Residential Club Communities Tennis is alive and well at Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club where top-level amateur tennis players compete during United States Tennis Association-sanctioned tournaments and charity fundraising exhibitions.

Two championship golf courses attract residents who take to the fairways year round, and boaters find a safe haven at Grand Harbor’s deep-water marina.

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John’s Island, a river-to-ocean community in Indian River Shores, features three championship golf courses where the United States Golf Association held its 35th annual Mid-Amateur Tournament in October 2015. Yet there’s more to “JI” than golf, including Har-Tru tennis courts, air-conditioned squash courts, and beachfront and golf clubhouses offering fine dining and social events that attract young and old alike.

The member-owned Moorings Yacht & Country Club on south A1A purchased Hawk’s Nest Golf Club last fall, adding a second 18-hole course and clubhouse to the list of member-friendly features that includes Har-Tru tennis courts, a fitness center, health spa and pool in addition to a country club on the Indian River Lagoon offering fine dining along with fine views.

Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club, an ocean-to-river community on north A1A, is described as “an intimate, private club” with an Arnold Palmer-designed, 18-hole championship golf course sure to challenge even the lowest handicap player.

Other amenities include a tennis center featuring Har-Tru courts and a fitness bar, lounge, dining room and popular oceanfront pool.

The Sea Oaks Beach and Tennis Club is also an ocean-to-river community with a full-service oceanfront Beach

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Noted for its New Urbanism architecture, Windsor offers a number of amenities, including an outstanding equestrian center.

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The Moorings is one of the few locations in Vero Beach with river-to-ocean amenities and deep-water docking facilities.

Club with pool and indoor-outdoor casual and fine dining overlooking the Atlantic. Sixteen Har-Tru tennis courts grace

In-Town Residential Neighborhoods The laid-back charm of Central Beach is what draws

the property and clinics and personal instruction are available

homeowners to the barrier island neighborhood, bordered

for all levels of play. Work out and stay fit in the state-of-

by Iris Lane on the south and Live Oak Road on the north.

art-fitness center, stroll along scenic Jungle Trail, take in the

Ocean Drive restaurants, boutiques, hotels and businesses are

sunset or fish at the private marina on the Indian River. Enjoy

within walking distance. Riverside Park, with its tennis courts,

fabulous island living in this picturesque, active community.

a walking and jogging trail, boat ramp, Memorial Island, the

For the horse enthusiast, Windsor, with its first-rate equestrian center and riding trails, is likely to be the community of choice. The New Urbanism architecture also

Vero Beach Museum of Art and Riverside Theatre, is but a short skip and hop away.

Riomar has been called the crown jewel of Vero Beach’s

appeals, as well as an 18-hole championship, links-style

barrier island due in main part to the neighborhood’s

golf course and clubhouse, fitness center, and The Gallery

historical significance. Golf enthusiast Winchester Finch

at Windsor, an independent art space within the upscale

discovered the barrier island location in 1919, invited his

residential community.

Cleveland cohorts, and coined the name (translation: river

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Riomar is the oldest neighborhood in Vero Beach and one of the loveliest with its old oaks.

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Castaway Cove is noted for its wide beaches and tranquil sunrises.

to sea.) The Riomar Country Club, chartered six years later,

Sandpoint and Oceanridge. Most are gated and deed-

became the social hub of a growing seasonal community.

restricted. More often than not new residents are greeted by

The first houses were built on sandy shell-packed roads close

friendly neighbors bearing gifts.

to the clubhouse. While a handful still stand, over the years

The Vero Beach Country Club, McAnsh Park, and

structural renovations and paved roads have left their mark

Royal Park area neighborhoods on Vero Beach’s mainland

on the neighborhood. Even so, the community’s intrinsic

are close to churches, the public library, county administration

character remains; tradition is Riomar’s niche.

building, courthouse, and best of all, a revitalized downtown

South Beach ocean and riverside residential communities

arts and business district. Royal Park and McAnsh Park date

on A1A south of the Alma Lee Loy Bridge and north of Round

back to the early 1920s, and many of the original homes

Island, bear seafaring names the likes of Castaway Cove,

representative of the architecture style of the era remain.

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The wide-open spaces west of Vero Beach let you spread out to your heart’s content.

Estates, Farms, and Ranches to the West If it’s wide open spaces you’re looking for, Vero Beach has that, too. Just west of the city, two new subdivisions are just getting their start: The Farms and Hidden Hammock, both with five acre lots for sale. If that doesn’t suit your fancy, you can find much more extensive acreage where you can build the house of your dreams and have space for children and horses to roam as well as all the can build a barn big enough to house all

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your toys. Much of the landscape is old Florida, untamed and isolated. Wildlife and birds flourish. And if you really want to get into the spirit of old Florida, you might find a farm or a grove with the original homestead available. Nowhere else in the county will you find the sweeping views and great dome of sky. F

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Take A Dive Into Beauty WRITTEN BY ANN TAYLOR I PHOTOGRAPHY BY GREG HILLS Reprinted with permission from Vero Beach Magazine

Custom designs, new products and automation systems have revolutionized pools and spas.

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For a client whose home overlooks the Indian River Lagoon, architect Peter Moor designed a vanishing-edge pool, also called an infinity pool, which runs parallel to the river.

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While the water in an infinity pool appears to flow over the edge into space, it cascades into a catch basin instead and recirculates back into the pool.

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hen Gillian Callaghan and her husband first

like. “I would go on the Internet and spend hours looking at

looked around the four-bedroom house for sale,

pictures of pools and spas,” she says, scrolling through a series of

they liked the location and layout.

images on her iPad. “Since so many of our windows look out over

What they didn’t like was the fact that there

the whole backyard, we wanted the pool to be really interesting, to

wasn’t a swimming pool. Since the two of them and their three

take center stage. One of the pictures I really liked actually ended up

children are avid swimmers, the Callaghans decided to go on their

being the inspiration for our design.”

house-hunting way. Yet for some reason, the couple from Wellesley,

The Callaghans’ elongated pool, with a spa, sundeck, sconce

Massachusetts returned to take a second look, and then a third.

fountains, LED lighting and shimmering glass tiles in shades of sea

“There was something about this house that kept us coming back.

and sky is the perfect focal point. It’s also an example of what’s

It has a good soul, we felt comfortable in it,” Gillian says.

available, thanks to advances in custom-design options, new

The house also had a backyard. However, before making an offer, they wanted to make sure that after meeting required

products and modern automatic control systems.

Fountains provide soothing sounds, bubblers and jets produce

setbacks, there was enough space for an in-ground pool. There

movement in the water, and fiber optic lights add fun colors and

was, and Gillian had an idea of what she wanted theirs to look

dramatic accents to a pool. Waterfalls are not only wonderful

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Pools are no longer limited to the kidney and rectangular shapes of the past. The Callaghans’ pool features shimmering glass tiles and a sun deck with patio furniture.

The three sconce fountains soften street and neighborhood noise.

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At night, fire and water combine to create a spectacular scene.

A fire pit in the center of a pool becomes a focal point during the day and provides dramatic lighting when darkness descends.

to look at, but they can also mask surrounding road and

rectangular shapes of not too long ago, one requirement remains

neighborhood noises. One of today’s hottest pool design trends

constant: the pool should be compatible with the existing

is the use of glass tiles. Not only are they stronger and less likely

residential architecture as well as the landscape. “The main thing

to crack or break than ceramic and porcelain tiles, which have

is that besides its function, the pool has an opportunity to reflect

been used for years, their iridescent appeal adds to the pool’s

its surroundings,” says architect Peter Moor. “A pool, depending

intrinsic beauty.

on how the client wants to use it, has multiple requirements.

For the majority of homeowners, the way their pool looks is

Is it for recreation, for exercise or for wading? Once you ascertain

often as important as the function it provides. Whether they are

how the clients see themselves using the water feature, the real

drawn to multi-colored jet streams that arc over the water, a

trick is to integrate it into the architecture and landscape.”

conversation area with a table in the center of the pool or a dramatic fire pit, there have never been so many choices available.

While current pool designs and custom features have come a long way from the often plain and predictable kidney and

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Moor’s portfolio of photographs proves his point. For a client whose John’s Island home overlooks the Indian River Lagoon, he designed a vanishing-edge pool that runs parallel to the river.

Vanishing-edge or infinity pools have a catch basin that recirculates

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Stepping stones add a designer touch that makes a pool unique.

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Pools designed to reflect their surroundings take advantage of the view, in this case the Indian River Lagoon. Palms and native shrubs define the property line and provide a privacy hedge.

the water back into the pool. They are most dramatic when set

and last year I upgraded it. The other Friday night my wife and I

against the backdrop of a river, lake or the ocean.

were out for dinner. Before we left the restaurant, I turned the spa

Today homeowners not only want a pool that enhances their

heater on from my cell phone.” To demonstrate, a grinning Adams

lifestyle and adds value to their property, they want one that is low

reaches for his phone and taps an icon. “By the time we got home,

maintenance. The good news is that pool builders are able to offer

the water temperature was perfect.” Adams keeps current with

more easy-care options than ever before. Gene Adams, owner

the latest trends and products by reading trade publications and

of Adams Designer Pools, has seen those options grow over the

attending pool shows and conventions around the country. “I try

years, thanks to automation systems that allow the homeowner

to keep ahead of what’s happening in the industry; and every time

to control the water temperature, lighting and maintenance tasks

I think we’ve got ourselves maxed out, there’s something new out

with a single device. “I’ve always had a pool automation system,

there,” he says.

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The bulk of Adam’s business is the result of referrals from architects, homebuilders and former clients. “When it comes to

saves electricity, but the LED lights come with multi-colors. The

designing a pool, the first thing I ask the homeowner is what is

overall effect is striking. Not to be overlooked is the importance of

it that they want, how do they envision using the pool? I show

replacing outdated equipment.

them pictures of a variety of pools we’ve done, and we work

Today, there are more energy-efficient options for pool pumps,

to match their needs with their budget,” says Adams, who also

filters and heaters than ever before, and automation systems do

recommends selecting a marketable design so when it’s time to

much of the work. The Callaghans selected an automated system

sell, the pool will appeal to a potential buyer.

that, as Gillian says, controls everything. “From the wall switch

When clients have zeroed in on the configuration and custom

we can turn the jets in the spa on, change the temperature, and

features that best fit their needs, wants and budget but still have

program the LED lights to come on and off at a certain time. With

questions about how everything will look once everything is in

LED we have all kinds of colors to choose from, but we keep the

place, Adams has a virtual design program that lets them visually

light at Caribbean blue.”

experience what their pool will be like. “Instead of just seeing

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Replacing the pool’s incandescent bulbs with LED lights not only

With every day that went by during the construction period

a bunch of lines on paper, they can take a virtual tour where

earlier this year, Gillian would gaze out the windows at the

they’re able to walk around the pool and see where the views

backyard and look beyond piles of earth, stacks of rebar rods

would be from every angle. It’s so real they can actually have the

and bags of cement to the day when all work was done and the

sensation of walking down into the water,” he says.

pool would be ready to swim in. “Coming from Massachusetts to

So what can a homeowner do to update an existing pool that

Florida meant having a home with a pool. It took about 10 to 12

is 10, 20 or even 30 years old? If the pool shell itself is in good

weeks before all of the work was done and when the pool was

shape, it may be a matter of repairing or replacing the coping, the

finally filled with water, we all jumped in together. Every day when

edging around the top of the pool. Modern trends call for a wider

I get home from work, I look out at the pool and am instantly

decking area, replacing cement with decorative finishes such as

transported by the sights and sounds of the water. This is what

interlocking pavers that come in a variety of designs and colors.

Florida living is all about!” The smile on Gillian’s face says it all. F

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Golf!

It’s A Way Of Life Vero Beach and Indian River County boast some of the most beautiful and challenging golf courses in Florida.

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In 2015, John’s Island hosted the USGA Mid-Amateur Championship.

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ecause of its wonderful climate, Vero Beach has come to enjoy a reputation as a golf mecca. Some of the top golf course designers in the world have blessed our county with extraordinary golf courses, and we have a network

of golf professionals ready to give lessons, too.

The sport that attracted early Riomar Country Club members continues to draw those who love the game to Vero Beach where private golf communities and public courses offer both challenge and camaraderie. You’ll find yourself right at home at Vista Plantation Golf Club, Sandridge Golf Club and the Sebastian Municipal Golf Course, three of Vero Beach’s public courses. You’ll also enjoy playing a round or two at Quail Valley, Windsor, Bent Pine, Vero Beach Country Club, the Lakes at Pointe West and the John’s Island courses.

And give a thumbs-up to Audubon-Certified Sanctuary courses at the Indian River Club, The Moorings Yacht & Country Club and Hawk’s Nest, Grand Harbor, Orchid Island and Sandridge Golf clubs. Golfers tee off early, stay for lunch commiserating or

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Pete Dye calls his 18-hole course on the Indian River Lagoon at The Moorings one of his “gems.”

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Hawk’s Nest, The Moorings’ course on the mainland, is built along a sand ridge, making it a golfer’s dream challenge.

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Audubon-certified Grand Harbor hosts wild life as well as golfers.

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congratulating each other on their scores and go home only after the next tee time has been reserved. They sign up for club tournaments, special events and parties.

Roger Van Dyke has made it his mission to pass that love of the game on to others. When the PGA master professional golfer retired nine years ago, he could have taken it easy, played a few rounds of golf with his buddies and called it a day. Instead, Roger established the Indian River Golf Foundation and works tirelessly to see that others, young and old alike, have the opportunity to experience the joy and benefits the game of golf offers.

Vero Beach native and golf pro Jackie Stoelting can attest to that.

Winner of the Golf Channel’s 2014 “Big Break Florida” challenge, she competes at Ladies Professional Golf Association tournaments around the country. Jackie and her husband, Travis, hope one day to have a golf camp or academy for kids, passing on a way of life they treasure. F

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Orchid Island is preparing to host the U.S. Senior Women’s Championship in 2018.

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2935 Marsh Island Lane

4 Bedrooms ) 4 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath Marsh Island ) $1,895,000 Alex MacWilliam, Inc. Pam Pendleton ) 772-217-1054 Overlooking the marina, the veranda and porches of this custom-designed riverfront villa in Marsh Island capture the Indian River breezes. Exquisite architectural finishes and luxury appointments are evident throughout this spacious four-bedroom, four-and-onehalf bath, 4,000-square-foot residence. The magnificent foyer staircase showcases custom tile and wood floors.

Casual indoor and outdoor living areas are surrounded by a courtyard and heated pool. Ready for boating?

Step onto the 40-foot, deep-water dock with Intracoastal access and be on the way.

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1802 Ocean Drive

6 Bedrooms ) 5 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath Riomar ) $6,950,000 Charlotte Terry Real Estate Group Of Alex MacWilliam, Inc. Charlotte Terry ) 772-538-2388 Barbara Parent ) 772-633-3027 An oceanfront classic! This Anglo-Caribbean, Peter Moordesigned home on over one-half acre on Ocean Drive in Riomar has two master suites – one upstairs and one down, six total bedrooms, an office and a large theatre.

The beautiful Palm Beach-style lap pool and front lawn overlook the Atlantic Ocean and the beach. This is coastal living at its finest!

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4 Bedrooms ) 6 Full Baths Riomar ) $1,995,000 Charlotte Terry Real Estate Group Of Alex MacWilliam, Inc. Charlotte Terry ) 772-538-2388 Barbara Parent ) 772-633-3027 There’s nothing like Riomar Mediterranean charm with Riomar style and renovations. This fabulous house has a sunny foyer, stunning living room with cypress cathedral ceilings, and wood floors with courtyard and fountain views. The charming circular stairways, butler’s pantry and wet bar add just the right touch. The kitchen features a gas stove, stainless-steel appliances and an adjacent family room. Outside, enjoy the lush bougainvillea and landscaping, an outdoor fireplace, and dining and lounging area around the pool.

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5590 E. Harbor Village Drive 3 Bedrooms ) 4 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath Grand Harbor ) $989,000 Alex MacWilliam, Inc. Diane DeFrancisci ) 772-538-1614 This contemporary riverfront home has an open floor plan designed to showcase the magnificent waterway views! Relax on the patio. Enjoy the breeze and breathtaking vistas of the Indian River Lagoon. The expansive loft is ideal for bird watching or entertaining. The master suite is conveniently located on the first floor. The twocar garage with side entry offers attic storage. Full Grand Harbor membership is available.

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1750 Paseo Del Lago Lane 3 Bedrooms ) 3 Full Baths Grand Harbor ) $949,000 Alex MacWilliam, Inc. Stacey Clawson ) 772-559-7984 Showplace home in River Club! The great-room concept offers a gourmet William Charles kitchen with an exquisite granite bar – perfect for entertaining. The sunny family room, elegant custom office, and luxurious master suite provide quiet retreats. The home has top-of-the-line, custom built-ins, all tile floors, crown molding and plantation shutters. The spectacular lanai with a gorgeous pool and spa overlooks lakes, the golf course and bird life.

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170 Lakeview Way

3 Bedrooms ) 3 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath The Estuary ) $1,495,000 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty Jane Schwiering ) 772-473-6048 Lucy Hendricks ) 772-559-8812 This lake-front three-bedroom, three-and-one-halfbath courtyard home was built in 2002! With almost 4,000 square feet, this professionally decorated, delightful home with impact windows is centrally located in Indian River Shores. The superb floor plan offers an open kitchen, formal living and dining areas, a separate den-office, a gas fireplace and quality finishes throughout. The private screened-in porch features a pool and patio and lovely, long lake views.

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4 Bedrooms ) 4 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath Ocean Oaks West ) $899,000 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty Gena Grove and Andrew Harper 772-633-0106 This beautiful Ocean Oaks West home with beach access has four bedrooms and four-and-one-half-baths with the master suite located on the first floor. The large, open kitchen and family room with an island provide great spaces for entertaining family and friends, or you can move outside to the beautiful pool and spa and the in-pool dining area. The expanded two-car garage has room for a golf cart.

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776 Reef Road

5 bedrooms ) 5 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath The Moorings ) $4,275,000 Dale Sorensen Real Estate Matilde Sorensen ) 772-532-0010 This casually elegant 5,300-square-foot, oceanfront home is sited on an impressive 1.25 plus acres and features 150 feet of pristine shoreline. The sumptuous grounds offer a spacious front yard complete with a tennis court and an expansive lush lawn in the rear with plenty of room to entertain or engage in outdoor activities. This spacious home includes five bedrooms and five-and-one-half baths. A perfect seaside escape!

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709 Grove Place

4 Bedrooms ) 6 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club $5,495,000 Dale Sorensen Real Estate Matilde Sorensen ) 772-532-0010 A tropical oasis surrounds this exquisite four-bedroom, six-and-one-half-bath masterpiece with approximately 160 feet of direct riverfront, Intracoastal Waterway access and a private dock. The many architectural details and custom finishes include wood-beamed high-ceilings, chestnut wood and French limestone floors, warm colors and beautiful designer touches.

Outdoor living areas are perfect for entertaining with lush landscaping, an amazing pool, lanai and pool house.

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310 Indian Harbor Road 4 Bedrooms ) 5 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath John’s Island ) $3,175,000 John’s Island Real Estate Company 772-231-0900

Newly built! With views overlooking multiple fairways, this four-bedroom, five-and-one-half-bath estate home is a true retreat. Masterfully designed for indoor and outdoor living, the home’s 5,601 square feet includes a coffered-ceiling living room with a fireplace and French doors that open to a covered porch. Enjoy entertaining indoors in the gourmet kitchen and family room or outdoors in the covered summer kitchen and poolside terrace with fire pit. Hardwood floors, custom finishes, dining room, study and a luxurious master suite complete the picture.

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630 Coconut Palm Road

4 Bedrooms ) 4 Full Baths, 3 Half Baths John’s Island ) $6,495,000 John’s Island Real Estate Company 772-231-0900 A boater’s paradise! This impeccable four-bedroom waterfront retreat, with picturesque pool and spa, has breathtaking panoramic views of John’s Island Sound.

Architectural detailing and shell-stone pavers accent the more than 9,600-square-foot home. Features include an island kitchen with private garden, desirable two-bedroom, one-and-one-half-bath cabana with bonus office, outdoor kitchen, living room with fireplace, handsome study, luxurious master suite, and two air-conditioned, double-car garages. A boat dock with two lifts and ramp are sure to please.

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825 Reef Road

6 Bedrooms ) 6 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath The Moorings ) $1,799,000 The Moorings Realty Sales Co. 772-231-5131 A must see! This luxurious offering with views of the Atlantic Ocean is not just a home, but a lifestyle. The six-bedroom, six-and-one-half-bath house, with more than 5,000 square feet of living space and an elevator, has private ocean beach access and the Indian River Lagoon just steps away. With a pool and spa, extravagant porches and balconies, the expansive outdoor space provides every amenity for enjoying the wonderful Vero Beach weather.

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1905 Windward Way 6 Bedrooms ) 6 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath The Moorings ) $4,950,000 The Moorings Realty Sales Co. 772-231-5131 There’s nothing like watching the sun set over the Indian River Lagoon. This elegant West Indies-style house, located directly on the river, has six bedrooms and six-and-one-half-baths and an elevator. Travertine marble and mahogany hardwood grace the floors. The warm mahogany library invites you to stay home, while the covered porches overlooking the lagoon may tempt a trip on your boat, docked along the 110 feet of deepwater frontage. Either way, life is wonderful in this waterfront home.

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657 Lake Drive

6 Bedrooms ) 6 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths Riomar Bay II ) $3,750,000 Premier Estate Properties Kay Brown ) 772-321-8626 Jeanine Harris ) 772-633-3521 Sweeping river scenes open from this Intracoastal estate, custom built with lasting quality and beauty, on 163 feet of waterfront with a dock. Featuring family rooms on both levels, the comfortably elegant, traditional-style residence opens to a lanai with summer kitchen for dining and watching the sun set. The house boasts an exquisite, first-floor master suite and a private guest house and cabana by the fountained pool.

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625 Lake Drive

3 Bedrooms ) 5 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath Riomar Bay II ) $2,995,000 Premier Estate Properties Kay Brown ) 772-321-8626 Jeanine Harris ) 772-633-3521 Gracious and understated in a lush riverfront landscape, this classic Bermuda-style residence was designed by noted architect James Gibson. The inviting light-filled layout opens to the lovely pool courtyard with a soothing waterfall as well as the riverfront terrace. Beautiful fireplaces highlight the vaulted living-dining room combination, chef’s kitchen and family room as well as a multi-room master suite. A private dock adds the finishing touch to this classic.

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1580 Shorelands Drive 4 Bedrooms ) 3 Full Baths Shorelands ) $2,995,000 Premier Estate Properties Cindy O’Dare ) 772-713-5899 Clark French ) 772-321-0683

Directly fronting 133 feet on the ocean, this estate underwent a stylish renovation in 2010 to create a dreamlike oasis for barefoot Vero Beach living. Approached by a long winding drive, the residence is centered on over an acre with a sweeping ocean vista. Open living areas flowing to the ocean-side deck make for great indoor and outdoor entertaining. Exquisite finishes distinguish this four-bedroom, three-bath residence with over 4,300 square feet, complete with an elevator and a two-bay garage.

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1984 Ocean Ridge Circle 4 Bedrooms ) 3 Full Baths

Ocean Ridge ) $2,698,000

Premier Estate Properties Cindy O’Dare ) 772-713-5899 Sparkling ocean waters are the focus of the indoor and outdoor living spaces of this beautiful, tropically landscaped estate on 110 feet of oceanfront. The coastal-style residence has banks of windows to maximize the views in an open-concept floor-plan. Glass doors join the interiors to the oceanfront patio for entertaining or relaxing by the pool. Almost every room overlooks the ocean in this well-thought-out residence of over 4,100 square feet with four bedrooms, three full baths, and a two-bay garage.

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Designing To A Deadline

It took three years for a beach-loving couple from Wisconsin to find the right getaway but the wait was worth it, especially since the fivebedroom residence overlooking the Atlantic Ocean was made perfect for their extended family in just two months, thanks to a turnkey transformation by Page 2 Designs.

The house had to becompletely ready in record time.

Here’s how it was done.

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BY ANN TAYLOR I PHOTOGRAPHY BY GRIDLEY + GRAVES Reprinted with permission from Vero Beach Magazine

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anted: House on the east coast of Florida with ocean view, large enough to accommodate an extended family. That was just what a couple from Wisconsin had their hearts set on, yet what

they thought would be easy to find, wasn’t. “It took us three years before we finally found this place,” says the husband. “We started looking at homes all the way from St. Augustine down to Vero Beach, where our family had vacationed at the Disney Resort so we were familiar with the area. One of the criteria was that there had to be five bedrooms.”

“Our family is very close and we tend to travel in a pack because we have such a good time together and needed the space,” his wife adds. “We loved this house even though it was a little more formal than we originally had in mind. During our search, the realtor we worked with showed us a place that wasn’t for us although I loved the way it was decorated. The furniture, the colors, the accessories were just stunning – it was exactly the look I wanted.”

She made sure she obtained the name of the interior designer, Page Franzel, owner of Page 2 Designs. And once the couple purchased the three-story, Tuscan-style beachside residence with pool and tennis court they wasted no time in contacting her.

“When we came down last October, we met with Page for the first time,” they recall. “We told her all about our family, what kind of things we liked, and we felt she understood exactly what we were looking for.

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Nothing says welcome better than a wingback settee in a cheerful marigold linen fabric, a gold side table with antique mirror top, and a lamp with a mother-of-pearl base.

“For example, she knew we wanted to have the soft shades of the ocean blend throughout the house with accessories adding pops of color. We only had two meetings with her and she really understood the look and feeling we were after. She picked up on so many little things, like our collection of antique trucks – she found a miniature Woodie which is a fun vehicle and put it on a shelf in the office. She also asked us to send her some of our favorite family photographs, then had them framed and placed on tables and shelves throughout the house when we got here.”

Page is quick to point out it was a team effort that transformed the oceanfront residence. Previous heavy interior elements including dark wood trim, oversize furniture and ornate accessories were replaced with white moldings and sea-inspired custom fabrics, furnishings, window treatments and accessories. “We spend time listening to our clients, then all of us sit down and discuss what we’ve heard and take it from there.”

The couple signed a contract with Page on October 31. However, there was a catch: “We told her right at the beginning that we had a deadline. We wanted to have everything ready in time for a birthday party for my mom who was turning 80 on January 7,” the wife explains. “We knew it was a lot to ask; but when we asked her if it was

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The colors of sand and surf provided the palette for the family room. Designer Page Franzel chose easy-care durable fabrics for upholstered pieces, beautiful yet practical for all ages, especially little ones with sticky fingers.

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possible, she said, ‘We’ll make it possible.’ And she did. We had 16 people here for the celebration and everything was perfect. My mom loved it.”

The opportunity to complete a turnkey renovation for the new owners to share with their family in such a short period of time – especially over the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays when many vendors close up shop – was a challenge that energized Page and her design team members.

“Our goal was to meet the deadline. All of our suppliers, fabricators and movers did a magnificent job in making everything come together.

We were also able to find electricians, painters, carpenters, plumbers, a security company, audio-visual firm and landscapers who were able to help us pull the house together in record time,” Page says.

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It wasn’t easy, of course. All of the marble floors needed to be refinished and the front doors, which had been painted yellow, were stripped and stained to restore the original mahogany. The team oversaw the audio-visual installation of the Crestron automation system, making sure that all of the keypads were properly located and flat-screen TVs were precisely placed throughout the house. They custom-designed the 120-inch TV unit in the media room to hide the speakers, woofer and equipment while still providing storage in the base unit for children’s toys.

They even went so far as to enhance the brick driveway leading up to the porte-cochère with chunky clay pots bursting with deep pink geraniums encircled by petite white flowers. Tall twin ceramic containers brimming with colorful blossoms flank the double door entrance, serving as a cheerful welcome committee.

“When the family arrived, everything was completely ready,” Page says. “The beds were all made with custom-designed linens; towels were hung in the proper places; and every shelf was set with an array of the books, orchids, shells and personal items they had sent us. We also supplied all of the dishes, glasses, cookware, utensils and small appliances as well as the outdoor furniture.”

To say the Wisconsin couple were delighted with the results and attention to detail is an understatement. “Everything was perfect, just what we had hoped it would be,” says the wife whose collection of hand-painted antique seashell plates is showcased in twin units in the dining room. Knowing how much the collection meant to her, Page designed the units, antiqued to coordinate with the vintage of the plates, with display shelves above and drawers below for storage.

“Most of the plates were painted in the early 1900s and they bear the name of the person who painted them,” explains the wife. “I’ve been collecting them for years, finding one here and another there in antique malls and estate sales. EBay has also been a great source.”

The idea of being able to afford such sought-after treasures, let alone own a vacation home in Florida overlooking the Atlantic, never entered their minds when the couple married 38 years ago. He and

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Selected pieces from the family’s treasured, handpainted, antique, seashell plate collection are showcased in custom-designed, floor-to-ceiling cabinets that were finished to complement the plates’ patina. Drawers below provide storage for the remainder of the collection.

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two friends had formed a construction company and money was tight. “He asked me to come in and do a little temporary typing and accounting for them and I’m still there,” says the wife. “We started on a shoestring and now we’re a national firm working in 50 states and Canada with up to 260 employees.”

It’s a good thing that in his line of work, the husband, the firm’s CEO, is familiar with unexpected bumps along the way. “After we bought the house, we found out that the tile roof was ‘problematic,’” he says. “There had been a couple of no-name storms that had come through and there was water damage that wasn’t caught during the home inspection. We actually had to remove the ornamental chimneys because of the leaks.”

In this case he knew Page and her team would take care of the

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necessary repair work, just as he and his wife felt confident they would make sure everything on their wish list would be in place for the birthday celebration. What neither anticipated were the personalized design details that delighted everyone.

Since the couple moved in in January, they and their pack of family members have managed to steal away from work demands and winter weather several times. Visits are planned around work schedules, and the husband notes that with today’s technology they can easily keep on top of what’s happening at the home office, allowing time to enjoy kayaking, swimming or snorkeling, or simply relaxing with a book in the gazebo.

Thanks to the design team, the former dark wood-frame structure was painted white, the ceiling a soothing sky blue. The floor was refinished and lighting, speakers and a fan were installed. “The gazebo is a wonderful place where everyone seems to gather. In fact when our nephew was here in January, he slept out there and loved it,” says the husband.

While the gazebo may be a popular place for the family to hang out, when it comes to the house itself, the third-floor children’s room overlooking the ocean is a visual favorite. It’s no wonder since there’s a sense of playful joy that no age can resist. This is where Alexandra and Addison, their grandchildren and grand-nephew Henry sleep, snuggled under custom-designed pastel coverlets.

The three youngsters’ love affair with the Disney movie “Finding Nemo” was the inspiration for the underwater theme that features three trundle beds, custom easy-care bedding and headboards carved in the shape of a whale for Henry and seahorses for Alexandra and Addison. If needed, the beds can easily be converted from trundle to king size. By one of the windows, bookshelves are filled with fanciful tales of pirates and princesses, frogs and faraway lands. Nearby, a custom-designed round table with stools provides the perfect place for the children to play games, draw pictures or read. In the bathroom, towels are personalized with each child’s name spelled in colorful letters.

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In the master bedroom the white-washed, four-poster, king-size bed has met its match in the twin nightstands. The custom-designed cabinet at the foot of the bed houses a popup flat-screen TV. The sunburst mirror above the bed is the pièce de rÊsistance.

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Of all the rooms in the house, the children’s bedroom is a hands-down favorite. The Disney movie “Finding Nemo” was the inspiration for an underwater theme that features trundle beds with headboards carved in the shape of a whale and seahorses.

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At the west end of the living room, an intimate conversation and reading space offers quiet time for those who seek it.

The new owners are also partial to the master bedroom where a four-poster, king-size bed in a whitewash finish takes center stage.

Page had the two nightstands, as well as a custom pop-up television cabinet at the foot of the bed, painted to match. Above the bed a white, hand-carved wood mirror that resembles the sun prompts a “Wow!” On the other side of the room, Page designed a custom unit that features family photos, books and shells. Nearby is a chaise lounge the children fondly call “the Cinderella chair.” It’s not unusual to see one of them there, curled up with a favorite book.

The husband’s favorite place is the family room where, in the early morning, he opens the floor-to-ceiling glass doors and, with coffee cup in hand, savors the view along with the sounds of surf and the smell of ocean breezes while contemplating the day ahead. “We’ve rented a boat; we do a lot of boating when we’re all at our summer home in northern Wisconsin,” he says. “We also do a lot of swimming and snorkeling and we’ll be spending time here in June so that the children can see the turtle nests.”

“We love this house and there’s more we want to have Page do for us, especially where the kitchen is concerned,” the wife adds. “The dark wood cabinets need to be painted white, plus which we’re all cooks and the kitchen’s really not set up for people who enjoy cooking.”

“Even though it took us a long time, it was worth it as we feel very fortunate to have found this place,” they both say. “Page and her team did a wonderful turnaround – their ability to get everything done in a two-month period of time, especially during the holidays, was truly amazing.” F

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Old Riomar | 702 Painted Bunting Ancient oaks sit stately on this double lot of this grand estate. There are 5BR/6BA, with one of them a private guest/in-law suite with private entrance. Offered at $1,795,000.

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Castaway Wave 1 Amazingly beautiful. This custom home was completely remodeled in 2016. 3BR/3.5BA with office. Granite from Madagascar, custom solid wood cabinets, custom millwork throughout, and highly energy effiicient. One block from deeded beach access. Offfered at $989,000.00 Lori Davis | 772.538.1828 | ldavis@sorensenrealestate.com Dale Sorensen Real Estate

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Exceptional Home in Sea Oaks Beach and Tennis Club This bright, spacious, three-bedroom, two and one-half bath, two-story home is located in the ocean-to-river community of Sea Oaks Beach and Tennis Club, one of the finest tennis facilities in Florida. Built in 2006, this house is located on a corner lot near the Indian River Lagoon. Highlights include the first-floor master bedroom, large living room, separate sitting room or office, screened lanai and inviting front porch. Crown molding, tile floors and granite counters add to the ambiance.

There is impact resistant glass throughout. $455,000, fully furnished.

Jill R. Tench | 772.532.6689 | www.seaoakvero@aol.com | Majestic Brokerage, Inc.

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Boater’s Paradise Vero Isles 3200SF Pool Home. Deepwater Dockage, Move in Ready. Updated kitchen and 4 baths.

Bamboo floors, open concept & more on 102x130 bulkheaded & fenced lot. No HOA. $799,000 Christine R. McLaughlin Owner-Broker | 772.234.0351 www.propertyinvero.com Cell: 772.234.1688 Fax: 772.492.0344 Shamrock Real Estate Corporation

This majestic 4BR, 5.5BA estate features 35’ ceilings, marble floors, and breathtaking water views from unique floor to ceiling windows. Enjoy a gourmet granite kitchen, master with wet bar, interior Jacuzzi, and a resort style pool with tiki island. The boat dock/lift allows for easy ocean access. $899,000 Jerry Arsenault | 772.538.1945 | JerryA@tcsir.com Treasure Coast Sotheby’s International Realty

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East of A1A with granted beach access, this 4BR, 3.5BA luxury home offers many upgrades such as 12’ ceilings, custom built-ins, wet bar, and a granite island kitchen! Enjoy a beautiful screened courtyard lanai with heated pool/ spa. Offered at $1,100,000 Beverlee Pulling | 772.473.5496 | bpulling@bpulling.com Treasure Coast Sotheby’s International Realty

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ORCHID ISLAND

RIOMAR

RIVER CLUB AT CARLTON

Awaken to ocean views and sea breezes and delight in casual elegance of beach side living in this 3br/3ba residence accessed by private elevator. Entertain in spacious living area with panoramic views, granite kitchen with sub-zero and thermador appliances.

Mediterranean charm: sunny foyer, stunning living room w/ cypress cathedral ceilings, wood floors; courtyard & fountain, circular stairways, butler pantry & wet bar. Lush bougainvillea and landscaping. Outdoor fireplace, dining & lounging area around pool.

Balance & proportion describe this exquisite riverfront Georgian style home directly on the intracoastal waterway, just north of gem island. Almost 6700 sf of living area. Two master suites, elevator, multiple covered porches, elegant dining room.

Judy Freni 772-532-4892

Charlotte Terry 772-538-2388 Barbara Parent 772-633-3027

Jim Knapp 772-913-0395

$998,000

RIOMAR

$1,995,000

HOBART LANDING

Picture yourself nestled among majestic oaks in this charming Riomar home. Drive your golf cart along the canopied lane a short distance to the beach or dinner at the Riomar beach club or Quail Valley. Plenty of room for your toys! Heated screened pool & spa.

Beautiful canal front pool home with main living area on the elevator accessible 2nd floor to enjoy the river breezes and views. Large covered porch allows for al fresco dining and entertaining. 2 docks with easy access to intracoastal and inlet.

Patty Valdes 772-473-8810

Roger Smith 772-473-0086

$2,100,000

CHARLESTON SQUARE

Exquisite French styled home in lovely Charleston Square, an enclave of only six custom built homes. First time on the market since 1998! Classic exterior with single story 3/3 floor plan, high ceilings, solid wood doors, architectural moldings, vintage marble mantle & wood burning fireplace.

$1,350,000

Charlotte Terry 772-538-2388 Barbara Parent 772-633-3027

$895,000

INDIAN TRAILS

$3,895,000

WINDSOR

Designed by Boston architect Thomas M. Payette as his private residence. This courtyard home was designed to provide ample living space to accommodate visitors. Living revolves around the 50’ pool & covered lanai. French doors open from master to the courtyard.

$2,425,000

Charlotte Terry 772-538-2388 Barbara Parent 772-633-3027

RIOMAR

Custom built intracoastal waterfront home. Terrific design & attention to detail & quality. Open floor plan & spacious rooms. River views from most rooms. 3 bedrooms + office, custom built-ins, 4.5 baths including his/hers master baths.

Oceanfront classic! Anglo Caribbean Peter Moor designed home on over 1/2 acre. Two master suites: one up, one down, six total bedrooms, an office and a large theatre. Beautiful Palm Beach style lap pool and front lawn overlooking accreting beach.!

Jim Knapp 772-913-0395

Charlotte Terry 772-538-2388 Barbara Parent 772-633-3027

$1,475,000

$7,995,000

2901 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL 32963 • 772-231-6509 • www.alexmacwilliam.com 4755 South Harbor Drive Vero Beach, FL 32967 • 772-907-6028 • www.grandharborproperties.com

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