LA CAPANNA - BEACHFRONT GRANDEUR | Bill Earls | Naples Florida

2750 Gordon Drive Naples FL 34102

OFFERED AT $26,000,000

La Capanna represents one of the most significant beachfront residences ever created in Naples and is truly world class in all respects. Beyond a gated entry, park-like grounds part to reveal a palatial 16,215 sq. ft. estate home unlike any other. This six bedroom, eight bath estate includes home theater, beach side game room, fitness center, pool side cabana with pergola covered spa, "his" and "her" studies, 5-bay collectors garage and interior and exterior finishes that redefine luxury and quality.

Old world Italian renaissance era ambiance takes inspiration from an ideal beachfront location nestled on a large Gulf of Mexico home site presenting an unending array of luxurious amenities giving it the feel of a Mediterranean seaside resort. Noteworthy appointments include such items as marble baseboards, hand-stenciled walls and elaborate custom mouldings and a stunning two story rotunda that welcome's guest and offer immediate Gulf views. Relax or entertain guest in this handsome lounge, featuring a full Mahogany bar with emerald green marble bar top. Custom wainscoting, marble floors and a burnished faux finished coffered ceiling are just a few of the details that make this room an inviting and warm gathering spot. Additional features include a true gourmet styled kitchen, formal dining room, 500 bottle wine room, luxurious appointed master's quarters and much more.

La Capanna is a masterful blend of design, craftsmanship and artistry by A. Vernon Allen Builders. No detail has been overlooked in creating this estate home, and the idyllic location on the Gulf of Mexico is just two doors away from the Port Royal Club allowing for spontaneous use of Club dining and amenities. Port Royal, home to Naples's most prestigious estate homes, is just minutes from renowned downtown shopping and dining venues, and world-class entertainment and cultural events. Owners are also eligible for immediate membership in the private Port Royal Club.

Property Overview

Highlights Include:

Direct entry from the motor court to the Rotunda which captures immediate views of the beach
Beach side game room with mahogany bar
A true gourmet styled kitchen
Media room
Exercise room with balcony
Beachside cabana
Beachside pool and trellis covered spa with sweeping gulf views
Custom fountains and regal architectural details
500 bottle wine room
5 car garage (single car garage is air conditioned)
There are 5-guest bedrooms total, of which four have "master" level amenities including jetted tubs, dual sinks, bidet and walk-in closets.
Owners are eligible for immediate membership in the Private Port Royal Club.

Architect: Steven James Brisson, A.I.A. Architect
Builder: A. Vernon Allen
Bedrooms / Baths::		6 / 8.6
Living Area:		16,214 Sq. Ft.
Total Area:		21,997 Sq. Ft.
Year Built:		1999
Environs:
SITE (Approximate Average):		131' x 591'
SITE Sq. Ft. (Approximate per survey):		69,260.40
SITE Acreage:		1.53

Main Level Plan
Rotunda:		19.0' x 29.0'
Grand Salon:		27.8' x 24.0'
Covered Veranda:		14.0' x 30.0'
Beachside Game Room & Bar:		24.3' x 29.5'
North Covered Veranda:		16.0' x 18.0'
Media Room:		20.6' x 24.9'
Dining Room:		18.6' x 25.0'
Kitchen:		17.9' x 18.3'
Casual Dining:		12.8' x 27.7'
South Covered Veranda:		14.0' x 17.6'
Laundry Room:		15.0' x 29.7'
South Garage (2-Bay):		23.6' x 28.6'
North Garage (2-Bay):		23.6' x 28.6'
North Garage (1-Bay w/ A/C):		19.0' x 20.3'
Mechanical Equipment:		18.0' x 27.0'
Pool Side Cabana:		18.0' x 20.0'
Pool (with Beach Entry):		32.0' x 50.0'

Upper Level Plan
Master Bedroom:		21.0' x 24.0'
Master Bedroom - Covered Terrace:		16.0' x 24.8'
Master Bath:		14.0' x 19.0'
Fitness Room:		16.5' x 19.3'
"His" Office:		14.5' x 17.6'
"Her" Lounge:		12.1' x 17.6'
North Guest Suite:		16.9' x 18.6'
South Guest Suite:		16.9' x 18.6'
Guest Suite:		16.8' x 24.0'
Guest Site w/ Lounge:		13.0' x 16.3'
Guest Suite Lounge:		15.5' x 22.4'
Master Guest Suite:		16.8' x 24.0'
Master Guest Suite - Covered Terrace:		14.0' x 17.6'

ESTATE FEATURES

Environs:

Beach to Gordon Drive site with 131' of direct beach frontage and 591' depth
Lush landscape professionally design and accented with low voltage landscape lighting
Gated entry with intercom and key pad
Gracefully curved brick paved driveway and motor court
Motor court with fountain and fountain pool
The symmetry of the lush foliage and the expansive deck provide the ideal setting for outdoor entertaining

Rotunda:

Graceful curved walls
Two-story marble rotunda foyer
Hand-painted domed ceiling
Gleaming marble floors that continue throughout
Majestic winding staircase creates a sweeping backdrop
Custom chandelier adds a glistening focal point

Grand Salon:

Exquisite architectural details
Ultimate faux finishes
Marble fireplace

Beach Side Pool and Cabana Area:

Sweeping beachfront views and stunning sunsets
Extensive marble decking and detail
Cabana, complete with summer kitchen and wet bar
The outdoor bar area features an icemaker, refrigerator and a custom ceiling treatment
32.0' x 50.0' pool with mosaic tile finish highlighted by sea turtle mosaic
31' underwater seat
Pergola covered spa with double entry
Jandy Aqualink controller
Pool bath

Beachside Game Room & Bar:

Textured silk wall coverings
The wood around the bar area is mahogany and the counter tops are "emerald green"
Custom wainscoting, marble floors
Burnished faux finished coffered ceiling

Media Room:

Motorized blackout drapes
Fabric walls for sound absorption
Speakers are located behind fabric walls
Universal remote

Kitchen:

Finest in gourmet appointments blend to offer the epitome of a chef's kitchen.
Gleaming custom cabinetry
Thermadour gas cook-top and ovens
Dual Miele dishwashers
Oversized butler's pantry and large center island

Wine Room:

Temperature controlled
Made of teak wood
Holds 500 bottles and 10+casees for storage
New condenser was installed recently

South Wing Wine Bar:

Designed with "bird's eye maple"
Hidden European built-in lighted cabinetry made of "yew wood"
The drawers in the "yew wood" cabinets are felt lined
Your fine collectables and glassware are displayed in this European-designed, custom lighted china and curio cabinet. When closed, it is hidden from view by wall panels to blend seamlessly with the adjoining walls and mouldings.

Dining Room:

Textured silk wall coverings
Antique Waterford wall sconces and chandelier
Magnificent faux finished tray ceiling
Butler's pantry is conveniently located adjacent to this grand room
French door leading to beach access

Study - Office:

2nd Level - "His" office with half bath and seaside covered terrace
The built-in credenza that houses the T.V. in "His" office was built by Matt Riley at Artisans Guild
"Lady's Lounge" with full wet bar and seaside covered terrace

Exercise Room:

Fitness center
Open terrace
Hard wood floors
Wet bar
Powder Room

Master Suite:

Covered terrace
"His" and "Her" water closet
"His" and "Her" wardrobe / dressing rooms

Garage Area:

5 car capacity
Includes 1 air-conditioned collectors garage
Mahogany garage doors

Laundry Room:

Features 2 commercial washing machines
1 commercial dryer
1 set of domestic washer and dryer
Bath for staff

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

Finish Carpentry and Millwork:

All millwork in custom molding profiles
Custom cabinetry throughout residence
Superbly detailed with silk draperies and wall coverings
Coffered tray ceilings with custom mouldings and recessed lighting
Majestic carved architectural columns

Exterior Finishing:

Extensive marble and keystone detailing
Barrel tile roof with copper drip edge and downspouts

Plumbing:

The home has a wide selection of Sherle Wagner faucetry

Interior Stone Selections and Hard Flooring:

Tasmanian Gold: Used for base and border throughout
Rojo Alicante: Game Room, Media Room, Laundry Room
Breccia Demascatta: Bedroom #6
Summer Peach: Bedroom #4
Rossa Del Garda: Bedroom #2
Gold Limestone: Powder Room
Crema Marfil (Ital.) Field various locations
Crema Marfil (Cal.) Field various locations
Crema Valencia, Master Bedroom Suite, Master Suite Bath, Master Suite Closets
Giallo Reale: Formal Dining Room, Kitchen, Casual Dining Room
Crema Nuevo: Bedroom #5
Tea Rose: Bedroom #3
Calacatta Gold: Bath
The insets in the floor in the bar room are "Rosa Verona" marble. Flooring is "Crema Marfil" marble

Elevator:

2 Elevators, north wing and south wing

Electrical:

LiteTouch programmable low voltage interior and exterior lighting
21 Unit High-efficiency Geo Thermal HVAC, considered environmentally friendly (green system)
The home's air conditioning system and generator are monitored by a remote company 24/7
Retractable electric screens
Outfitted for a sound system

Storm Protection:

Separate mechanical house which houses the generator and chiller system
All windows and doors have electric storm shutters with the exception of the 2 windows in kitchen which have clear shutters (installed manually)
Rolling shutters with recessed hurricane shutter boxes
Impact Glass

Additional Features:

Walk-in butlers pantry
Custom closet shelving throughout
Fireplace
Pool bath
Single car garage is used for contractors and has a "contractor's bathroom"
Crystal sconces in the home are antique Waterford (approximately 200 years old)
The foyer chandelier and the north and south stairwell chandeliers are motorized
Grand Salon walls are hand stenciled