Windsor Properties Newsletter May-June 2014

PROPERTIES

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IN THIS ISSUE Featured Property Listing . . .............. 2 Oceanfront Homesites.................... 3

Beach Club Refurbishment.............. 3 Properties Listings..................... 4-5

Hugh Newell Jacobsen Home Tour.... 6 Golfer Paul McGinley Visit.............. 6

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WELCOME Our golf enthusiasts were treated to a private clinic and reception with European Ryder Cup Tour Captain Paul McGinley during his recent family vacation to Windsor. Paul is the first Irishman to captain a Ryder Cup team. It was a pleasure getting to know Paul and his family and we wish him all the best at Gleneagles in September.

We have experienced an event-filled season at Windsor and enjoyed an extra special Easter holiday weekend. Along with the traditional lineup of holiday activities, we celebrated Windsor’s 25th anniversary with a Spring Party in the allée complete with a cake and fireworks.

We have had another good season for real estate sales and are welcoming new Members. As the season draws to a close, our remaining inventory of available resale homes is historically low. Conversely, construction activity on our remaining homesites is active and will remain very busy over the summer months.

As always, I welcome new visitors to Windsor. If you are interested in learning more about the lifestyle and real estate opportunities at Windsor, please contact me at 772 388 8400 or 800 233 7656 or betsy.hanley@windsorflorida.com.

Best wishes for an enjoyable summer.

This season, Windsor Members and guests have enjoyed the enhancements made to our Beach Club with its refurbished interiors and expanded dining options. See page 3 for more information and some photos of the updated space.

Elizabeth C. Hanley, licensed real estate broker A number of home tours have taken place over the season including an architectural tour sponsored by the Vero Beach Museum of Art. More than 80 of its members toured six Windsor homes designed by acclaimed contemporary architect Hugh Newell Jacobsen. See page 6 for a recap.

We hope to offer more opportunities to tour some of the unique homes at Windsor next season.

3325 Fortnum Place b e drooms 4 b athrooms S Q UA RE F O O TA G E L O T S I Z E

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President Torwest, Inc. Windsor Real Esate, Inc.

Serene, sensual, and simple describe the design conception of this award-winning residence. Masterfully arranged on two lots, the home’s exterior elements conform to Windsor’s meticulous design tenets, while expansive living spaces inside express a sophisticated contemporary style. The home’s main gallery also functions as a dining room where glass doors slide out of sight to connect the space to the garden. A custom steel fireplace works with the angle of the large living room with sliding glass doors that function as moveable glass partitions, seamlessly connecting the interior and exteriors spaces. The large, light-filled kitchen and family room with Boffi cabinetry and stainless steel countertops is oriented to capture long views of the pool courtyard.

Upstairs, the generously-sized master suite connects to spacious his-and-hers dressing rooms with custom cabinetry. A guest bedroom and bath complete the second level.

A private guest house with outdoor fireplace anchors the far end of the pool. A wine room is part of the garage configuration, which accommodates three cars and a golf cart. The garage wing is designed to permit a carriage house addition, should the need arise. This home has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects with a 2006 Honor Award of Excellence and a 2012 Top Buildings in Florida Award.

Offered for $4,975,000.

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Beach Club Receives a Fresh New Look

Limited Oceanfront Homesites Remain at Windsor Windsor’s oceanfront properties promise extraordinary views as well as private beach access.

The supply, however, is limited. In 2010, when Windsor began to release its remaining oceanfront property, the expectation was that buyer preference would be for smaller lots. Instead, buyers have been purchasing two or more contiguous homesites and building larger homes. That trend of multiple lot purchases is expected to continue, which will quickly result in very few oceanfront opportunities.

These remaining homesites are situated on the eastern edge of Windsor along the Atlantic shoreline. Each homesite offers from 72 to 130 feet of ocean frontage. Prices for the oceanfront homesites currently start at $2,850,000.

Windsor’s Beach Club has always been warm, comfortable and stylish. After a recent refurbishment, it’s even more inviting.

South Florida designer Rod Mickley recently updated the 8,845-square-foot space, with an eye toward maintaining the design concept conceived by the late Naomi Leff, an interior designer known for creating fashionable spaces.

Building placement guidelines have been carefully planned to allow design flexibility, while also protecting Windsor’s native dune vegetation and marine life.

Beachfront homes may be conceived as relatively small cottages or as large compounds organized around a series of courtyards. Both choices allow for stunning views and ample cross ventilation, while maintaining the sense of privacy characteristic of Windsor.

“The goal was to refresh the interiors and add functionality,” says Mickley.

The Anglo-Caribbean style Beach Club, designed by Jaquelin Robertson, has served as an indoor-outdoor gathering spot for Windsor Members since it opened in 1994. The elegant Club, set along the Atlantic shoreline, features a 25-metre swimming pool, a welcoming reception area and a gracious dining room. After the recent update, the Beach Club boasts an even more satisfying dining experience, with additional dining space and a more efficient bar and light meal service.

The ground floor library proved to be the perfect spot to relocate the bar. A roomy indoor seating area comfortably connects to a relaxing outdoor space. Plush lounge furnishings and custom teak furniture was added to the poolside loggia.

Mickley used pleasing shades of salmon and fuchsia, along with black rattan and natural wicker furniture by Palu. He incorporated a number of custom fabrics as well as vibrant fabrics by Raoul Textiles, a favorite of Windsor’s creative director, The Hon. Hilary Weston, who oversaw the project.

The lots conform to patterns already established on the ocean side of Windsor, where homes are low in scale and understated in style yet showcase the designs of some of the world’s finest architects. Buyers may work with their desired architect and choose one of the eight Windsorapproved builders to construct a residence.

Although each home at Windsor is distinctive, the homes adhere to a strict architectural style that appreciates the traditions found in the Caribbean, St. Augustine, Fla., and Charleston, N.C. Houses and garden walls are built at the property line to encourage generous private outdoor spaces.

Windsor is a New Urbanist seaside village that boasts a lively sporting lifestyle with exemplary facilities including a full-scale equestrian center, golf course, tennis courts, and restaurants. Members also enjoy a variety of cultural pursuits with world-class art exhibits, workshops, lecture series and other events.

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10510 Eton Way 6 B E D R O O M S , 7 F U L L A N D 3 H A L F B AT H S An impressive stone staircase that arrives to an expansive elevated pool courtyard makes a dramatic entry to this oceanfront estate. Designed for outdoor entertaining, this remarkable courtyard features a large pool with children’s wading area and wall fountain. Throughout the home, beautiful craftsmanship and fine finishes, including French white oak flooring and Calcutta gold marble countertops, create a sophisticated yet relaxed feel. The home’s entry hall and bar feature an inlaid frosted glass coffered ceiling and opens to an elegant living and dining room. French doors frame the magnificent ocean view. Pocketed doors slide open to the master wing, which includes uniquely designed his-and-hers bathrooms; a study with white oak built-ins features French doors that open to the pool. A bright and airy kitchen with commercial-grade appliances, butler’s pantry, desk, and built-in entertainment center that adjoins a sitting and eating area overlooks the ocean. Four generous guest suites and a central family room are located on the ground floor. Across the pool courtyard, a charming carriage house is completed with the same superior finishes.

Offered for $11,500,000.

10570 Eton Way 6 -7 B E D R O O M S , 6 F U L L A N D 3 H A L F B AT H S This architecturally distinguished oceanfront estate makes an ideal retreat with its tranquil private courtyard, covered loggias, and living areas that are set above palmetto-clad dunes, offering marvelous views of sea and sky. A gracious entry stair hall leads upstairs to the home’s grand living room where French doors open out to a covered loggia overlooking the ocean. A spacious master wing on the second level features a private study and enjoys wide and sweeping ocean views from a covered porch.

The ground floor includes three guest suites, a bunk room and central billiards room that opens onto the pool terrace. Designed for entertaining, this home includes a spacious kitchen with commercial-grade appliances and a dedicated porch with stairs leading to the pool. Also included is a home theater, laundry room and wet bar on each level, elevator, a one or two-bedroom guest house and garages for four cars and golf cart storage.

Furniture in the home theater and billiards room are included in the price.

Offered for $10,500,000.

3485 N. SAVANNAH PLACE 5 B E D R O O M S , 5 F U L L A N D 1 H A L F B AT H S Every room in this elegantly relaxed residence expands into private outdoor living areas with breathtaking golf and lake views. An airy sophisticated living room with fireplace is at the home’s center. This well-proportioned room features a series of French doors on two sides that opens to separate and distinct courtyards. Also on the ground floor are a spacious guest suite and a private office that can serve as a bedroom. Both rooms open directly to the outdoors. The large and superbly conceived kitchen features a center island, full-height marble backsplash, premium appliances, and adjoins a handsome bar and a custom wine room. On the second floor, the stairway and elevator open to a wide hall that leads to two bedrooms, each with bathroom. A library with built-in cabinetry and a large living porch with fireplace separate the master suite from the other bedrooms. An oversized glass-enclosed shower is shared by separate master bathroom areas. French doors, windows and a skylight create a bright and airy feel within her bathroom, which features custom cabinetry, a separate water closet and a freestanding pedestal tub.

Offered for $5,995,000.

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2150 Gleanmare Lane 4 B E D R O O M S , 5 F U L L A N D 1 H A L F B AT H S This home located on an exceptional South Village corner enjoys lake, waterfall and fairway views of the 4th hole and 5th tee. The entry pavilion’s lily pond introduces a water theme that unfolds with a loggia beside the swimming pool. Private landscaped courtyards flank the great room, with high ceilings and fireplace. A family room adjoins the professionalgrade kitchen equipped with Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator and two Asko dishwashers. An expansive butler’s pantry features a full-height wine refrigerator and stainless steel countertop. The formal dining room connects to a handsome library with a terrace overlooking the picturesque 70-foot-wide cascade. The ground level is finished with French limestone and ipe wood floors, Venetian plaster wall surfaces and rich mahogany cabinetry. The carriage house contains a guest suite with kitchenette and porch overlooking the lake and fairways. Below, a ground floor loggia with summer kitchen and half bath is convenient to the pool courtyard. Old Chicago brick and soft tabby shell add texture to walkways and terraces.

Offered furnished for $3,900,000.

10020 RENFREW AVENUE 5 B E D R O O M S , 6 F U L L A N D 1 H A L F B AT H S Oriented to capture spectacular views and prevailing breezes, this courtyardstyle home with voluminous spaces, rich materials and expert detailing exudes timeless elegance. A tall belvedere with a tongue-in-groove vaulted ceiling marks the main entry off the auto court and links the carriage house with the main house. French doors line the entry foyer and stair hall, framing the breathtaking lake and fairway views across the expansive pool courtyard.

The spacious living room with fireplace features richly stained ipe flooring in a herringbone pattern and tall white painted wood paneling. In the great room, adjacent to the kitchen, wood beams define the 12-foot ceilings which are typical throughout the ground floor. The chef’s quality kitchen includes commercial-grade appliances, custom cabinetry, a long central island and stone countertops. Ideal for outdoor entertaining, the pool cabana features a central hearth and built-in barbeque. Upstairs, the master suite features two distinct marble-clad baths with custom millwork and walk-in closets. A series of French doors off the adjacent stair hall opens onto a veranda overlooking the pool, lake and golf course. Furniture available but not included in the price.

Offered for $3,295,000.

3300 Windsor Boulevard 4 B E D R O O M S , 5 F U L L A N D 1 H A L F B AT H S Located on a spacious lot with village greens on two sides, this exceptional residence is the perfect example of the understated elegance found throughout Windsor. Designed by Andrés Duany in collaboration with Scott Merrill, every room has been sited to take full advantage of natural light and prevailing breezes. Beautiful maple flooring in a herringbone pattern is featured throughout the main living spaces. Thirteen-foot ceilings in the formal living and dining room add light and a sense of grandeur. All ground-floor rooms boast French doors with pocket screens that open to a deep covered loggia, with a fireplace sitting area, overlooking the bright, sunny terrace and 20foot by 45-foot swimming pool. A lushly landscaped garden sits slightly lower than the pool terrace creating a private outdoor haven. This flexible home features a large kitchen with professional-grade appliances, a separate carriage house with kitchenette and access to loggia, and ample guest parking.

Offered for $3,195,000.

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Hugh Newell Jacobsen Home Tour classically proportioned and yet distinctively modern.

He is perhaps best known for his modern pavilionbased residences. His striking style has earned him more than 137 awards.

“Windsor was a grapefruit farm when I first saw it,” Jacobsen said in an earlier interview. “Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk were at Windsor. The genius of Windsor is the town plan. It was such a different idea that Andrés instilled. We have had five awards from Windsor houses. It’s been just a marvelous experience.”

Jacobsen’s designs are sought after by people who desire clean, minimalist homes that respond not only to the needs of the residents but also to the surrounding environment. Designing such modern homes at Windsor, where there is a strict building code that leans toward the tradtional, was sometimes challenging for Jacobsen but he learned during the process “how you can bend the Windsor code,” he says, to build a home that both fits and also stands out.

“Windsor is a delight,” he says.

The recent tour Clubhouse for a presented by Lucinda Gedeon, PhD., director of Art. After visiting six homes, the tour reception at the Clubhouse.

The architecture of Hugh Newell Jacobsen is daring, eloquent and inspirational.

Good design, he says, is first of all about creating spaces where people are comfortable and happy, and then about how the house looks. Jacobsen’s style is admired by architects and homeowners, and his work is regularly showcased in magazines and books.

“We are most grateful to Windsor and our generous homeowners for opening their doors for this very special tour,” Gedeon says. “While all of the Jacobsen homes are unified by his dedication to simplicity, clean lines and natural light, no two houses are the same as his clients’ individual needs, resources and site drive the design, Windsor is fortunate to have such stellar examples of his style and Vero Beach is fortunate to have Windsor.”

Although he has worked on a number of large projects such as the U.S. embassy in Paris and the library for American University in Cairo, his passion is designing homes and he has been commissioned by famous clients such as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Meryl Streep.

Proceeds of the event will support the community education and outreach programs at the Vero Beach Museum of Art.

In April, more than 80 Vero Beach Museum of Art patrons and friends came to Windsor for a tour of homes designed by the legendary architect. Drawing inspiration from vernacular architecture, Jacobsen designs houses that are

European Ryder Cup Team Captain Paul McGinley Visits Windsor Golfer Paul McGinley was selected as Europe’s Captain for the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles. He is the first Irishman to captain a Ryder Cup team.

When he was invited to host a private golf clinic in April at Windsor, about 70 Members took the chance to improve their golf game by attending the hour-long session, which McGinley says, “consisted of me hitting balls and talking about the golf swing as well as sharing some golf stories and experiences from my 22 years on Tour.”

The clinic on April 6 was followed by a reception at Windsor’s Clubhouse.

group convened at Windsor’s pre-tour architectural overview and CEO for Vero Beach Museum participants enjoyed a cocktail

McGinley says his family “really enjoyed our stay and it was a wonderful family holiday with lots to do as a family. We were made to feel so welcome by all the Members and staff.”

Paul McGinley played an instrumental role as one of José María Olazábal’s Vice Captains in the magnificent 2012 Ryder Cup victory at Medinah Country Club, and was also pivotal in the 2010 win under Colin Montgomerie. He has always been passionate about the team format and played in three consecutive successful Ryder Cup Teams from 2002 – the year he holed the winning putt.

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3315 Fortnum Place

2170 Gleanmare Lane

6 B E D R O O M S , 5 F U L L A N D 2 H A L F B AT H S

4 B E D R O O M S , 4 F U L L A N D 1 H A L F B AT H S

This classic home located near Windsor’s iconic Town Hall is arranged around an interior pool courtyard. Travertine and rustic walnut add richness to the floors and stairs throughout. A fireplace punctuates the far end of the light-filled living and dining room that opens to the courtyard.

The kitchen has a large center island; fine cabinetry is built into both kitchen and adjoining family room, where a window seat adds charm. The master suite features an inverted hip ceiling with planked tongue-andgroove. A loggia opens over the street, and a smaller balcony overlooks the courtyard. Designed to accommodate large family gatherings, a breezeway links the main house to a private two-bedroom guest house. Above the garage is a carriage house complete with two guest suites and kitchenette.

Offered for $2,695,000.

This well-appointed home enjoys a continuous vista across a cascading lily pond. At the home’s core is the open and light-filled kitchen, dining and family room, with sets of French doors that open to the pool courtyard and garden. A large island and granite countertops complement the professionalgrade appliances. Coffered wood beam ceilings add richness to the space, with its fireplace and built-in cabinetry. The living room includes a wet bar and sets of French doors that open to a loggia overlooking the pond. A study, which can function as a fourth bedroom, completes the first floor.

The second floor master wing, with private his-and-hers limestone baths, spans the width of the property and offers beautiful views. Two spacious bedrooms with private baths are set along the home’s length and share a long covered balcony cantilevered charmingly over the quiet street.

Offered for $2,325,000.

10585 Kent Court

2965 Hammock Way

3 B E D R O O M S , 3 F U L L A N D 1 H A L F B AT H S

4 B E D R O O M S , 3 F U L L A N D 1 H A L F B AT H S

This elegantly appointed Row House offers a central location and exceptional views of the croquet greensward and polo field beyond.

Oriented around a private pool and garden, the ground floor living spaces are lined with French doors capturing views of the sunfilled courtyard. The home’s grand living room features expertly crafted millwork including a coffered ceiling and built-in cabinetry surrounding the fireplace and media center. Voluminous floor-toceiling windows at both ends of the room maximize opportunities for morning and afternoon sun. Upstairs, the guest suite is located on a mid-level for added privacy. A spacious master bedroom suite with a cozy office enjoys panoramic views of the polo field from the second floor. A carriage house with a separate sitting room and kitchenette offers additional guest accommodations above the two-car garage.

Offered for $2,300,000.

Entry to this superbly sited Lake Cottage is through a peaceful courtyard garden. A generous loggia joins the main home to a carriage house complete with guest bedroom suite, kitchenette and balcony overlooking the polo field. A welcoming entry foyer leads to the bright and open eat-in kitchen with its panoramic lake view. Sets of French doors open to the poolside loggia. The combined living and dining room features a wood-burning fireplace and ipe wood floors. Upstairs, the master suite features a classic Windsor white bathroom, a large walk-in closet and private sitting porch. A study is equipped with handsome built-ins and a wet bar and opens to the porch. A guest bedroom suite also occupies the second floor. With superb views and a thoughtful design, this exceptional cottage home enjoys all the benefits of its unique location.

Offered furnished for $1,985,000.

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10740 Savannah Drive

10210 St. Augustine Avenue

3265 N. Savannah Place

C o u ntry Estat e H om e sit e

S o u th V ill a g e H om e sit e

P olo C otta g e H om e sit e

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B lock 51 / L ot 5

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Overlooking the 13th fairway, this country estate homesite located on the western perimeter of Windsor’s Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course enjoys breathtaking golf course views across multiple fairways toward the village. An approved floor plan is available for this homesite.

Offered for $895,000.

Located proximate to the dense oak hammock that leads to the South Village, this generous lot offers expansive fairway and lake views.

With its dedicated entry off A1A, the South Village is quiet, private and visually stunning.

Old Florida natural landscape combines with timeless architecture to create a peaceful haven just minutes from Windsor’s Village Centre.

Offered for $660,000.

Located at the northern end of the community, this homesite is one of the few remaining in the village. Featuring breathtaking views over a lake to Windsor’s Equestrian Centre, Town Hall and Village Centre, this homesite offers a tranquil setting convenient to all amenities.

Offered for $375,000.

3130 Savannah Place C o u ntry Estat e H om e sit e 4 8 ,97 7 S Q . F T. B lock 15 / L ots 1 & 2 Sited on the perimeter of Windsor’s golf course at the corner of Savannah Place and Fife Avenue at the 8th green, this impressive double lot enjoys boundless views in all directions. Windsor’s Country Estate homesites offer the possibility of building a more traditional custom home surrounded by landscaped grounds. The expansive lots allow for greater setbacks, front exterior driveways and wide landscape buffers separate the homesites. Country Estate plans typically feature wide ground floor porches or loggias creating exceptional opportunities for outdoor living.

Offered for $3,100,000.

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