Villa Rotonda, an Old World European style estate situated on exclusive Riverside Drive resting on the banks of the Banana River in charming Indialantic, Florida. The property offers privacy being fully walled and gated, lush grounds include a palm lined driveway, private tennis court, expansive patio and in ground pool on the river for entertaining . Villa Rotonda was built with finishes curated from around the world including imported clay roof tiles from Spain, solid stone staircases & balconies, travertine flooring, custom solid wood cabinetry and Italian chalk paint exterior finish and more. The original owner is a revered builder who spared little expense as this was his personal residence. The foyer is stunning and there are thoughtful touches everywhere to be seen in this home. Your entryway features hand laid decorative floor tile, spiral stone staircase with stunning iron railings and hand painted rotunda ceiling with Crystal chandelier. You will find windows and french doors spanning across the back of the home showcasing the unparalleled views of the river and your private 300 foot dock. Downstairs there is a private guest suite which is suited for a bedroom or office, a formal dining room, warm European style kitchen, powder bath, laundry room and large family room. The family room is home to an ornate fireplace and the volume ceilings make the space light and bright. The dining room offers beautiful windows on either side providing gorgeous views for all of your guests. Many of the windows have been recently replaced with impact ratings. Upstairs are 2 guest rooms sharing a jack and jill bathroom. One of the rooms also had two Juliet balconies and a walk-in closet. The Master Suite is light and sunny with many windows and a balcony to enjoy your morning coffee. The bath offers his and hers vanities, soaking tub with River views and a walk-in shower. The garage is oversized with extremely high ceilings and a bonus space for storage. This is one of very few properties offering a private tennis court complementing the truly impressive drive up to the home on the long Palm lined driveway with ample parking near the entry. Finally, the back patio encompasses the entirety of the space on the river and is an entertainer’s dream space. There is a gazebo with fire place on the south side, another on the north suited for a jacuzzi, gas plumbed fire pit area, stunning in ground pool and a recently rebuilt dock on the river. The sunsets are amazing. Located very close to the shops and dining on 5th Avenue and downtown Melbourne, your private retreat is just minutes away from it all.
