Wonderful House

Inspired by casual elegance and Bermuda influenced architecture, The Ashley is characterized by a peach-colored stucco exterior, parapet entrance and Bermuda shutters. This four bedroom, four and one-half bath home offers more than 4,900 square feet of air-conditioned living space and over 7,000 total square feet to take complete advantage of the Southwest Florida emphasis on outdoor living and entertaining.

Inside the home, architectural details including wood beams, a barrel ceiling, tile accents and crown moldings accentuate living areas and lend a unique sense style. The master suite and resident living areas are situated in the right wing of the home; guest suites, guest living and a private meditation garden are located to the left.

Upon entrance into the foyer, views look immediately outdoors as The Ashley takes the traditional living room a step further to the outside. The open-air room enjoys the ultimate in Bermudan elegance with a fireplace and furnishings under a pyramid ceiling. The panorama beyond is lush, tropical landscaping surrounding the patio, pool and spa.

The home features a Club Room for work as well as for relaxation. An open and inviting kitchen is designed to allow the chef an abundance of gourmet advantages. The nearby breakfast nook and adjoining family room encourage family and guests to join in the meal preparation. Reminiscent of a cellar, a dedicated wine room has antiqued brick entry and floors and is equipped with both cold and dry wine storage as well as a granite-topped bar.

Three guest suites, each with full bath, assure the comfort of visitors to the home. Two suites are located within the main house and a separate cabana with private entrance is accessible from the either the house or the lanai.

The Master Suite is a thoughtfully planned retreat. A large sitting area with patio access enjoys views of the pool and spa. The Master Bath features his and her water closets and spectacular shower with walls of glass which look into an abundant privacy garden.

For ultimate enjoyment of the Florida lifestyle, pocketing sliding doors disappear to completely open the family room to the covered lanai. Ample seating and a fully equipped summer kitchen with rotisserie grill, under-counter refrigerator and sink make entertaining and casual dining effortless.

The cost of this wonderful house is $4,455,000 (already furnished).