Florida’s Melbourne Beach has been attracting out-of-towners since the late 1800s. Over the years, the barrier island town in coastal Brevard County has become a family-friendly bedroom community and vacation destination. One side of the community faces the Indian River Lagoon; the other, the Atlantic Ocean.
Taking full advantage of the panoramic views is this soaring contemporary listed at US $4.475 million, including furnishings. The beachfront home sits on more than an acre that includes 107 feet of waterfront.
The three-story home, built in 2007 and remodeled in 2019, sits behind private gates on more than an … [+]
Set back from the street at the end of a long, winding driveway, the residence is fronted by a stone motor court and courtyard. A winding staircase along the outside of a central tower leads to the entry.
Inside, the open-concept living space is surrounded by walls of windows that bring in natural light and look out on a raised wooden walkway that leads through lush vegetation to the beach. Sliding glass doors open to terrace space.
Features include a light-filled living room that captures ocean views through floor-to-ceiling … [+]
The house was redesigned and reconstructed in 2007 and remodeled three years ago.
The resulting kitchen is outfitted with pendant and recessed lighting, custom wood cabinetry and Thermador, Sub-Zero and U-Line appliances. A two-level island creates added food prep and dining space. The kitchen opens to a breakfast area and the formal dining room, which has windows on three sides.
Five bedrooms include a primary suite with a fireplace, sitting room and private balcony.
The horizon line is simply uninterrupted ocean from the upper-level bedrooms. The primary suite includes a sitting area, fireplace, expansive walk-in closet and an ocean-facing balcony for a total of five bedrooms and five bathrooms throughout the 5,237 square feet of living space.
There’s a lower-level family room, office and three-car garage. Stairs and an elevator access the three levels.
Grounds designed for year-round living feature a private pool, lush landscaping and plenty of patio … [+]
The free-form backyard swimming pool features a reef entry and a circular slide.
Eva McMillan of Dale Sorensen Real Estate is the listing agent for 8875 Highway A1A in Melbourne Beach.
A private walkway leads out to 107 feet of water frontage.
Attractions include beaches, parks, historic Melbourne Beach Pier and a sea turtle nesting site. A causeway connects the walkable and largely residential town to the mainland.