715 Bayshore Dr #PENTHOUSE 1, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Absolutely nothing can compare to the inspired splendor of this view-filled grand penthouse fashioned for the discerning luxury connoisseur. Location Bayshore Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. La Rive offers the pinnacle of luxury living on the Intracoastal Waterway, just north of Las Olas Boulevard's fine boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and sidewalk cafes. Home to only 37 residences, this exclusive 10-story complex is distinguished by the cutting-edge modernism of award-winning Miami architect Luis Revuelta, with interior design by Brian Morris. European furnishings adorn the impressive domed lobby attended by a doorman and concierge. Graced by a tropical garden with waterfall, this sought-after Fort Lauderdale address provides select amenities including a waterside pool, fountained sun deck, club room with bar, gym and spa with steam/sauna rooms, and boat dockage on the Intracoastal. Fort Lauderdale's beautiful Atlantic Ocean beachfront and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park are only a short stroll away, and the city marina is also close by. Residence The ultimate abode at La Rive, this southeast penthouse is emboldened with inspired design and a towering viewpoint above the Intracoastal Waterway, Atlantic Ocean, and State Park, all overspread with tropical sunrises and sunsets. Ornamented with a trove of artistic custom details, this is truly an estate-in-the-sky, sprawling over 6,967+/- total square feet with 4 bedrooms, 4 full and 3 half baths. Floor-to-ceiling impact-glass walls open up boundless views from every room, set off by 10-foot ceilings, sleek white glass floors, gorgeous lighting fixtures, and Venetian plaster walls in Floridian hues. Entered through custom glass doors rippled in a wave effect, the spectacular ocean-toned foyer is grounded by an Italian mosaic-inlaid floor with butterfly motif in the style of Versace. A formal powder room with custom glass sink adjoins. Directly ahead of the foyer, guests are ushered into the magnificent view-filled great room, an utterly unforgettable setting for entertaining, flowing along the undulating architectural lines. Glass walls open to a balcony reigning over breathtaking views of the Intracoastal, glittering city lights, and multi-million-dollar waterfront estates, stretching all the way south to Port Everglades. Elegant built-ins combine frosted and engraved glass elements. The full-service wet bar is, itself, a work of art with textured glass and mosaic embellishments. Sharing the wondrous views, the open formal dining room is refined with sleek built-ins and a tiered crystal chandelier. Opening to a sunny breakfast room, the Art Deco-influenced kitchen blends custom cabinetry, luminous glass, and mosaic tile plus Dacor, Gaggenau, and Miele appliances for the gourmet chef. A butler's pantry and powder room are adjacent. A comfortable media room/lounge is featured along with an office custom appointed in rich hardwoods. Unbridled luxury beckons in the sumptuous view-filled master suite glamorized with custom details. The expansive master bedroom adjoins a sitting room opening to a serene oceanview balcony with hot tub. The suite's dressing area is complemented by his-and-her wardrobe rooms plus exquisite his-and-her spa-style baths lavished in mosaic tile. There are 2 guest bedrooms with full and half baths, plus a fabulous private VIP guest suite. A storage room completes the floor-plan. Three parking spaces convey with this sublime Fort Lauderdale penthouse. (Internet 5748876-2/25/2012)