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  • $28,995,000

    815 Idlewyld Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

    5beds
    7,666sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1959
    0.81 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $3,782/sqft
    $13/mo HOA

    What's special

    Magnificent two parcel .82 acre Idlewyld waterfront Estate, over 14,000 sf total. Ultimate deep-water compound! 328ft+/- straight-line deeded waterfront (no wake) & two separate docks! Main house entirely renovated & expanded 2012. In 2018, separate guest house added (approx 2,300sf) + 2,500sf pool pavilion, dining area & bar seats 18, caterers kitchen, cabana, gym, office & 3 car garage. Walled & gated for privacy & security, spectacular Award winning grounds & rare tropical landscaping. Two pools & spa add to private resort ambiance! Designed exclusively for boating & entertaining! Timeless Marc Michaels design throughout, custom detailing & high quality finishes. Main house has 2,000sf+/- covered outdoor living area off Chef's kitchen (potential apartment over additional 3 bay garage) Most desirable & extremely private South end of Idlewyld Drive. Estate is entirely walled & gated, creating a Four Seasons type environment that must be seen to be appreciated! Main House 815 Idlewyld Certificate of Occupancy with 2012 renovation which included entire Primary Suite with separate baths & closets, plus large private balcony intracoastal facing. 2012 new roof over entire main residence & all air conditioners replaced in last 12 months. First Level: formal living room with gas fireplace & covered front terrace overlooking the intracoastal. Separate bar area with 1,000-gallon saltwater live aquarium. Back-lit custom onyx bar, ice maker, refrigeration & storage. Overlooks the totally private courtyard pool (one of two pools).Elegant & welcoming formal dining room (access to pool area), custom wine refrigeration & storage. First level bedroom suite 1, library/home office (potentially bedroom suite 2)Cabana bathroom off the 2,000 sf covered outdoor living area/terrace with Summer Kitchen, grill & refrigeration, cabana bathroom & outdoor shower. Easy access to garage for caterers. 4 bay garage includes 1 lift. Potential apartment over garage for housekeeper or boat captain. Totally private & heated court yard pool with spa. Second level comprises loft area, primary suite, club room & bedroom 5 suite. Club room (potential VIP bedroom suite 4) with acoustic soundproofing built-in, including large projection theater with automatic/motorized black out shades & private balcony. Bathroom with sauna - potential to be a VIP bedroom suite & included in bedroom count. Expansive & ultra-luxurious primary suite offers private intracoastal facing balcony, separate spa style baths and custom closets/dressing rooms.833 Guest House & Pool Pavilion - Award Winning Architectural & Landscape Design Incredible intracoastal views while still enjoying privacy! Professional landscape lighting, outdoor speakers & fountains. Connected by wide open lawn areas & surrounded by tropical landscaping. Covered area includes water feature & secondary splash pool/spa. Stunning bar seats 18 with refrigerator, sink & storage.. Dining loggia with seating for 14, all covered with beautiful, beamed ceilings to create a tropical & private resort oasis. Large separate BBQ area separate to bar. The Guest House offers a full caterer's kitchen, cabana bath & access to the additional 3 car garage (potential 7 car when garages are combined). Stair access to second level of Guest House, terrace opens to gym and home office, both with amazing views. Spa style bathroom. Potential for additional bedrooms if required. DOCKS - Two separate docks, 80 & 90 ft both with 100amp/2 x 50 amp service17,000 lb boat lift. Please note approximate measurements obtained from the builder & should be verified by the buyer for accuracy.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: August 09, 2025 at 06:50am

    Listed by:

    Julie Jones 954-328-3665,

    Douglas Elliman

    Source: BeachesMLS ,MLS#: F10486487MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Beaches MLS
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 9
    • Full bathrooms: 6
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 3
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Den/Library/Office, Family Room, Florida Room, Separate Guest/In-Law Quarters
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Sitting Area - Master Bedroom
    • Level: Upper
    Bedroom
    • Features: At Least 1 Bedroom Ground Level
    Dining room
    • Features: Formal Dining
    Heating
    • Central, Electric
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer
    Features
    • First Floor Entry, Built-in Features, Closet Cabinetry, Kitchen Island, Entrance Foyer
    • Flooring: Marble, Wood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 14,249
    • Total interior livable area: 7,666 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 7
    • Parking features: Driveway, Guest, Garage Door Opener
    • Garage spaces: 7
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Entry location: First Floor Entry
    • Exterior features: Dock, Lighting, Balcony, Outdoor Shower
    • Pool features: In Ground, Heated
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    • Waterfront features: WF/Pool/Ocean Access, Unrestricted Salt Water Access, Intracoastal Front
    • Frontage length: Waterfront Frontage: 328
    Lot
    • Size: 0.81 Acres
    • Dimensions: .82
    • Features: 1 To Less Than 2 Acre Lot
    Details
    • Additional structures: Guest House
    • Parcel number: 504212020680
    • Zoning: RES
    • Other equipment: Natural Gas

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Mediterranean
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Cbs Construction
    • Roof: Barrel
    Condition
    • Year built: 1959

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Boating
    • Subdivision: Idlewyld 1-19 B
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    • HOA fee: $150 annually
    Location
    • Region: Fort Lauderdale

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $3,782/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $7,278,470
    • Annual tax amount: $108,817
    • Date on market: 3/4/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash
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