234 Cortez Road

Nestled in West Palm Beach's prestigious South End, ''So So'' neighborhood, located one block from the Intracoastal. this home features 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 half baths in the main house plus a 1BR/1BTH + den guest cottage. This well appointed compound merges modern sophistication in construction with architecturally centered serenity. The thoughtful design originates at the entry and extends through the 'spine' of the home to the gardens, uniting bright and airy interiors with 10+ foot ceilings to lush and private grounds, impeccably landscaped with mature tropical plants providing the utmost privacy. The first floor centralizes the living space around the modern chef's kitchen with gas cooktop, high-end appliances, centered island, abundant cabinetry and a walk-in butler's pantry. The formal dining space is adorned with a handcrafted Moroccan chandelier and opens to the kitchen with a bay-window breakfast nook. The dramatic and inviting living room is surrounded by French doors overlooking the pool and gardens. The first floor also boasts a den, a powder room and a large bedroom/office with an ensuite bath and a spacious walk-in closet. A custom stairwell opens to the upstairs sitting room/loft area. The entry room to the primary can be used as an office or sitting room and opens to a large enclosed balcony overlooking the backyard vista and is positioned to bring in the rejuvenating sunrise and gulfstream breezes. The primary bedroom itself is expansive featuring a trayed ceiling, north, south and east facing windows, and two large walk-in closets out fitted with custom built-ins. The primary bathroom is very luxurious boasting separate vanities, a large shower and soaking tub. There are 2 additional large bedrooms upstairs, each with ensuite baths, walk-in closets and private balconies. There is an upstairs laundry room for the utmost convenience, plus one downstairs and one in the cabana bath by the pool.
The south facing backyard features a rap around porch, including a 65-foot breezeway connecting the garage and guest quarters. Perfect for entertaining with TV, summer kitchen and cabana bath all overlooking the large teak decked heated pool. The second story guest cottage has its own entrance with a living room, kitchenette, bedroom plus den all finished to a standard similar to the main house. The property also boasts an entirely separate rear entrance to the oversized climate controlled 2-car garage and the upstairs guest quarters. Impeccably built, solid wood doors, high-end craftsmanship, incredible lighting and fixtures throughout, all hurricane impact windows and doors.
The consciousness in every step of the home imbues an intangible gain of lifestyle as the home is more than the sum of its parts for a serene take on the West Palm Beach lifestyle. Minutes away from all the West Palm Beach lifestyle has to offer. Close proximity to Palm Beach Island, Antique Row, CityPlace, and Palm Beach International Airport.