THIS 3-STORY MODERN RESIDENCE WAS DESIGNED AS A PREMIER CUSTOM HOME LOCATED IN FORT LAUDERDALE’S EXCLUSIVE LAS OLAS IDLEWYLD. THE NICKNAME “TOY STORIES” BEST DESCRIBES THE DESIGN INTENT FOR THIS UNIQUE RESIDENCE. A HOME IS NOT ONLY A PLACE TO LIVE IN, BUT A PLACE FROM WHERE ALL LIFE’S EXPERIENCES BEGIN. ALL THE TOYS FOR A MODERN-DAY FAMILY DROVE THE DESIGN PROCESS. THESE INCLUDED: 6 CAR SHOWROOM GARAGE, 2 CAR GARAGE FOR DAILY DRIVERS, ENCLOSED AIR-CONDITIONED BAYS FOR A 43’ MIDNIGHT EXPRESS ON A TRAILER, A SHOP AND A 45’ MOTORHOME.

THE EXTERIOR WAS DESIGNED TO HAVE RESORT TYPE AMENITIES TO INCLUDE: A 40’ EDGELESS GAME POOL WITH A 12-PERSON JACUZZI, SUN SHELF WITH WATER LOUNGERS AND A WATERFALL SWIM UP GAZEBO BAR. THE STEEL CANTILEVERED GAZEBO HAS AN OUTDOOR KITCHEN WITH BBQ, REFRIGERATOR, ICE, SINK AND A PIZZA OVEN ALONG WITH DINING SEATING FOR 8. THE 8’ WIDE X 120’ CONCRETE DOCK WAS DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE A 60’ CATAMARAN, A POWER BOAT LIFT AND 4 WAVE RUNNERS.

THE MAIN HOUSE IS ENTERED OVER A WATER GARDEN WITH AN 8’ LONG RAINDROP WATER FEATURE ADJACENT TO A 3-STORY VERTICAL MASSING WALL. ONCE INSIDE THE 3-STORY VERTICAL MASSING WALL PROTRUDES INTO THE OPEN FOYER WITH A FLOATING STEEL/GLASS/WOOD STAIRCASE. THE MAIN FLOOR CONSISTS OF OPEN 2-STORY GREAT ROOM, KITCHEN, DINING, WINE ROOM, WALK-IN PANTRY, POWDER ROOM, CABANA BATH, ELEVATOR AND UTILITY ROOM.  THE SECOND FLOOR CONTAINS A SPLIT FLOORPLAN WITH A MASTER SUITE THAT INCORPORATES THE MAIN BEDROOM, PRIVATE TV LOUNGE, WET BAR, HIS AND HER BOUTIQUE CLOSETS, PRIVATE LAUNDRY ROOM AND MASTER BATH. OUTSIDE OF THE MASTER SUITE IS A PRIVATE OFFICE AND BATHROOM. THE OTHER WING OF THE HOUSE IS ACCESSED BY A FLOATING GLASS BRIDGE. ADDITIONAL 2-BEDROOM SUITES, A LAUNDRY AREA, AND A 4-PERSON BUNKROOM SUITE WITH PRIVATE BALCONY COMPLETE THE SECOND FLOOR. THE FINAL “TOY STORIES” DESIGN ELEMENT IS THE THIRD-FLOOR GAME ROOM. THE GAME ROOM HAS DESIGNATED SPACES FOR A COCKTAIL BAR, POKER TABLE, POOL TABLE AND PROJECTION MOVIE SCREEN. THE THIRD-FLOOR ROOFTOP IS ACCESSED BY 2 SEPARATE SLIDING GLASS WITH A COVERED LIVING AREA AND TRELLISED JACUZZI. THE ENTIRE RESIDENCE HAS INCORPORATED LED STRIP TECHNOLOGY TO PROVIDE A GLOWING EFFECT BOTH DAY AND NIGHT.