Thursday, February 13, 2025

Beachfront Perch Offers Luxury Living Along Florida’s Atlantic Coast

Must read

Elegant details combine with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean at this private beachfront … [+] residence in Melbourne Beach, Florida.

Dale Sorensen Real Estate

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.

MORE FROM FORBESHow They Closed It: Cutting A Gem Of A Deal On John’s IslandBy Neal Leitereg

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 … [+] acre of land.

Dale Sorensen Real Estate

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.

MORE FROM FORBESEstate On Florida’s Vero Beach Barrier Island Is Long On PrivacyBy Lauren Beale

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 … [+] windows.

Dale Sorensen Real Estate

The house was redesigned and reconstructed in 2007 and remodeled three years ago.

MORE FROM FORBESFour Getaway Homes For All Forms Of LeisureBy Neal Leitereg

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.

Dale Sorensen Real Estate

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.

MORE FROM FORBESFor $18 Million, Sea Meets Sky At An Oceanfront Home In Florida’s Vero BeachBy Lauren Beale

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 … [+] space.

Dale Sorensen Real Estate

The free-form backyard swimming pool features a reef entry and a circular slide.

MORE FROM FORBESLuxury Homes That Make A SplashBy Lisa Chamoff

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.

Dale Sorensen Real Estate

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.


MORE FROM FORBES GLOBAL PROPERTIES

MORE FROM FORBESVilla Offers Tropical Tranquility On The Turks And Caicos IslandsBy Lauren BealeMORE FROM FORBESTwo-Family Brooklyn Townhouse Offers Income PossibilitiesBy Lauren BealeMORE FROM FORBES$8.5 Million Santa Fe Mansion Honors New Mexico’s Classic ArchitectureBy Lauren BealeMORE FROM FORBESBarron And Tessa Hilton Want To Throw A Gatsby-Esque Bash For Your EstateBy R. Daniel FosterMORE FROM FORBESFall Brings Flurry Of New Luxury Developments To Snowmass, ColoradoBy Spencer Elliott

Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn

Dale Sorensen Real Estate is an exclusive member of Forbes Global Properties, a consumer marketplace and membership network of elite brokerages selling the world’s most luxurious homes.

More articles

Latest article