Island Getaway

Imagine escaping to your own island getaway where privacy is ensured, amenities abound and life becomes yours again….

Welcome to a world all your own.

Nestled in the seclusion of Florida’s Palm Island lies “Lazy Heron” – one of the region’s most pristine estates. Situated on the highest elevation on the island, with spectacular ocean sunset and sunrise views, this estate boosts two and one-half acres of exclusive bayfront privacy. A deep water boat basin, that can accommodate vessels up to 40 feet, provides easy access to ocean sailing and private entertaining. Access to the island is restricted by private boat or car ferry assuring added privacy for residents.

No detail has been overlooked to create this tropical oasis. The estate residence is located in Hidden Cove Estates and features 8,200 square feet of living space. Exquisite interior details include: custom Jerusalem Limestone and natural granite, Murano glass lighting, Sub-zero and Wolf appliances, custom woodwork and cabinetry, Phillippine shell detailing, coral fireplace and columns, and panoramic island views from all three levels of the home.

Extensive landscaping by Hazeltine has carefully preserved the property’s natural flora and old growth trees lending to the estate’s sense of blending into its natural environment.

“I wanted to make sure that nature was respected and preserved when I designed the layout of the property,” says owner Ray Bates. Mangroves, a Ficus tree, exotic flowers and nearly 200 Cabbage palms remain on the property. Bates wanted to create a tropical paradise that offered a welcome respite from today’s frantic pace as well as a perfect location for private entertaining. Her fine eye for detail spared nothing in the home and property’s design.

“This is a perfect place to escape and feel that that world is a million miles away—even though the mainland is only four minutes away,” says Bates. A custom lagoon-style saltwater pool and hot tub spa are graced with lava rock and waterfalls. A Tiki hut built by local Indians and permanently placed gas Tiki torches create a sense of Pacific island getaway. Mist systems and mosquito-nix systems allow you to enjoy the outdoors in ease. Strategically placed balconies offer outstanding views of the island, ocean and sky.

The residence was placed to allow room for expansion—there is land to build another house, two guest homes and a helipad on the property.

“Palm Island living is about enjoying the privacy and escape that you deserve and treasure in your lifestyle,” says Bates. “The island’s resort will cater your parties and there are boats to ferry late-night guests to the mainland. A private golf course and airport are within five minutes and the whole island is designed to provide you the maximum freedom with ultimate privacy.”

“This is one of the most unique private residences in this region,” says Tom Wagner, listing broker at REMAX Alliance Group. “You just don’t find a complete package like this. This property is heaven for someone looking for a private place to relax and really enjoy life.”

Yard:
Landscaping by Hazeltine (considered a status symbol). Designed and installed. Includes:
Cisterns and shallow wells for irrigation.
Automated irrigation (time clocks at boat dock and house)
Rain sensors
Copper and brass night lighting
Stainless steel Hunter Irrigation
Exotic Trees
Mature Landscaping
Dominican Brick driveways and patio areas
Philippine Shell at Tiki Hut
Orchids in Trees and Ferns with auto irrigation supplied. (Note: the large Stag horns have sentimental value and will be retained by the owner).
Basket Ferns on front porch with auto irrigation.
All lighting is on Creston system to come on and go off automatically
Hose bibs around entire property
Mosquito Nix System around perimeter of property and house (no need to screens, keeps away no seems and mosquitoes (auto and remote control)
Invisible Fence pet containment system around entire property (commercial grade)
Maintenance area parking
Custom Coral Columns
$600,000 cost. Mature landscaping is worth even more……(JUST for the landscaping)

Outside features include:
Fishing pier with Weather best decking, water, electric, and lighting. Good for Kayak launching, fishing or observation.
Tiki hut with Philippine Shell flooring and coral columns and cypress construction. Tropical ceiling fan. Speakers connected to Creston system for Tiki Hut and Pool. Lighting, Misting Cooling System, Mosquito Nix System.
Rope lighting
Teak Swing positioned on Cypress Posts with Coral stands
Gas Fire pit
Copper Gas Tiki Torches

Pool:
Salt water Lagoon pool with leaf remover, self cleaning, pebble tech finish. Auto fill and overflow. Electric heater for pool. Gas heater for Spa. Coral Spa. Automated controls.Rock waterfall integrated into pool and spa.

Boat Dock:
Separate 50ft. dock with 2 boat lifts with remote controls(16,000 lb. for large 35 ft. boat, and 7,000 lb. lift for 18-20 ft. boat). Deep water dockage on protected boat basin. Quick access to Gulf through Stump Pass.
Larger lift has covered roof. Fish cleaning table. Security lighting. Water and Electric.
Wet slip dockage for a third boat. Weatherbest decking. Landscaping with auto irrigation.

Property:
Wrought Iron custom designed gates with Coral Columns at entire front of property. Two and half acres. Custom Wrought Iron Call Box Entry and Auto Gate Entry. Security Camera tied into Creston System.

“LAZY HERON” Estate.
Fire Hydrant located ON property. Volunteer Fire Department.
Island Water company furnishes RO Water to island residents.
2” large Water meter line into property.
1000 Gallon Propane Tank(located at front of property for filling. Gas truck does not have to enter the property)

Property is the highest elevation on the island.
Hidden Cove Estates. Security Lighting located throughout neighborhood.
HOA. Dues $600/yr. I’m the Homeowner’s Association President if you need anymore info.
Front of property can be used for a guest house or helicopter pad.

House:
Three story All Cement Block with Stem Walls. Second and Third Stories covered with Hardy Plank (over the Cement)
Commercial Grade Heavy Metal Roof
Porches with Weatherbest decking
Front outside storage area with lattice enclosure.
Whole house Generator(auto exercise)
Whole house Water Filter
Emergency valves installed to change to well system or back to RO Water Supply for house and yard.
Whole house Lightning and surge protection
Back porch: Mist Cooling System. Built in Outdoor Grill with Lynx Grill. Stainless Steel doors. Stainless Steel sink. Stainless Steel Vent Hood. Philippine Shell and Coral. Under cabinet U-Line refrigerator.
Ceiling Fans and auto lighting.
Hurricane shutters auto controlled through Creston System.
Vinyl bead board soffit for easy maintenance.
High grade Paint on house for long term wear.(+ 10 yrs or more…)
No metal on outside of house. Everything is weather resistant including the railings…
Weather shield Impact interior wood door and Windows. Exterior vinyl trim for low maintenance. They are the best in the industry for hurricane protection. Even have hurricane clips and a three lock system.(much more expensive than Anderson, Pella, etc.) Satin Nickel handles
Front door has custom cut glass design.
4900 sq. ft. under air. About 8200 sq. ft. total.
Back windows have custom etching.

5 car garage with A/C workshop. Built in plywood cabinets. Full bathroom with shell design on wall. Toto toilet and sink. Corner enclosed shower. Washer and Gas dryer. TV. Can be used for car as well.

Lower level has ground level foyer. Custom faux ceiling. Custom finished elevator to all levels. AC Climate controlled large storage area.

Two whole house tankless gas hot water heaters with recirculating pumps
Booster pump for yard and house for water(maintains constant pressure to everything regardless of what the Island RO Water pressure is).

Central vac system with toe kicks in key rooms. All levels.
Lower level has no drywall: Fiberboard walls. Weatherbest decking.
Hurricane garage doors.
Heavy duty Custom outside Lights

Insurance on this house is extremely inexpensive because the construction is so superior.

Main level: General
All levels of the house have paperless drywall. Isine insulation in attic. Entire house was sprayed with mold and fire retardant.
Custom Faux paint : entire house. No wall paper.
Over sized baseboards with oak quarter round. Oversized Crown Molding.
Creston sound, lighting, home automation system designed by Tempus Electronics. Whole house phone system with intercom. Wireless internet and data. Extends outside the house.
All rooms have top brand Fujitsu Plasma TV’s or LG TV’s.
Whole house Security and Fire monitoring System.
Luzon Titanium Oak Flooring:entire house.
Solid wood doors: entire house with crystal door knobs.
Rosette and Flint Trim around all doors.
Custom Murano Glass lighting.
All bathrooms have Toto toilets and European fixtures from The Plumbing Place.
Custom all wood built-ins throughout house.
All finishes are Jerusalem Limestone or Natural Granite
Zoned Trane AC system(2). Dehumidifiers, Electronic Air Cleaners.
Window treatments by Robb and Stucky

Kitchen:
Natural Granite
Wolf Gas Range Top with built in griddle,Oven, Microwave, Warming drawer
Subzero Refrigerator
Fisher Pakyel Dishwasher
Shades ands window treatments
Custom wood glazed cabinets with roll out shelves. Self closing drawers.
Air button switch heavy duty garbage disposal
Murano Glass and custom breakfast room light fixture
Double large stainless steel sink
LG TV
Vent a Hood
Breakfast room. And built in bar seating
Pantry with motion sensor lighting

Laundry room:
built in ironing board. Whirlpool washer and gas dryer.
Custom cabinets with granite top
Stainless Steel utility sink

Foyer:
Custom Victorian Chandelier.
Front doors:cut glass with Bronze Handles

Great Room:
Coral Gas Fireplace. Auto light on Creston System.
55” Fujitsu Plasma TV($10,000 cost).
Custom wood entertainment center
Surround Sound
Wet bar with Italian tile. Onyx sink. Built in wood cabinetry.
Double Paddle Fan
Murano Glass fixtures

Powder room:
Custom Cherry cabinet with Jeruselum Limestone and glass sink.
Toto toilet.
Faux finished walls to match sink design
Rope lighting under cabinet

Billiard Room:
Leather like wall finish
Built in bar with U-Line frig. Stainless steel bar sink. Custom wood cabinets.
42” Fujitsu Plasma TV