8660 Twin Lake Dr, Boca Raton, FL 33496

In privately serene Long Lake Estates, this magnificent seven-bedroom residence features impressive living spaces opening a spectacular outdoor entertaining area by the lakefront.Approached by a sweeping drive adorned with an exquisite fountain, a monumental arched entry welcomes the visitor to this lakefront showplace in Long Lake Estates, an exclusive Boca Raton community favored for its large-size properties and park-like, guard-gated privacy. Inside, a dramatic two-story foyer with double staircases introduces the seven-bedroom residence, custom built in 2006, encompassing a grand total of 12,000 square feet in a bright, open south-facing layout, featuring impressive spaces designed to meet all the needs of large-scale entertaining and day-to-day living. Classically inspired, set off by artistic touches, the overall design is refined with a modern sensibility.Massive arched French doors connect the formal and casual living areas to the spectacular lakeside terrace where the stunning pool, dining loggia, and lush tropical foliage add to the romantic resort-like atmosphere. Other notable features include the professional-style wet bar, well-appointed theater room, two versatile offices, sumptuous first-floor master suite, separate staff quarters, and car collectors six-bay garage. In the scenic beauty of its lakefront setting, the property also provides a dock for boating on the peaceful waters. Bringing together a host of luxuries, this magnificent estate truly stands out among the fine residences of Long Lake Estates.LocationTwin Lake Drive, Boca Raton, Florida. Featuring a guard-gated entry and its own patrol service, Long Lake Estates is a prestigious enclave of 126 large estates nestled on winding tree-lined streets among lush park areas and scenic lakes. In central Boca Raton, the convenient location is within easy driving distance of Atlantic Ocean beaches, Mizner Parks world-class shopping and dining, and Boca Ratons private executive airport.PropertyThis lavish Mediterranean-inspired estate was designed to take advantage of its 1-acre south-facing lakefront grounds complete with a boat dock. Lush tropical landscaping and privacy hedges surround the residence which opens to an expansive resort-style outdoor entertaining space centered on a sparkling pool with sun shelf and spillover spa. A summer kitchen serves the dining loggia. A tiered fountain and garden arbor also highlight the romantic setting. The property is served by a sweeping double-entry drive to the formal entry, with a parking court between the two three-bay garages.ResidenceIn a grand total of 12,000 square feet, this stately residence has seven bedrooms, seven and a-half baths, laundry rooms on both levels, an elevator, a generator, and impact-glass windows. Marble floors carry through the main living areas. The high ceilings are fitted with crown moldings.First Floor: Between grand double staircases, the two-story foyer introduces the soaring double-height window-walled living room, opening to the pool patio, served by a sit-down professional-style wet bar. A baronial cast stone gas fireplace rises the all the way to the rooms coffered ceiling. The formal dining room sets a warmly elegant tone with artistic hand-painted details. Connecting through a butlers pantry, the gourmet chefs kitchen is outfitted with furniture-grade hardwood cabinetry, granite counters, a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, professional-style gas range, other high-end appliances, and a storage pantry. From both the kitchen and living room, an easy open flow transitions into the bright window-lined casual dining room and coffer-ceilinged family room, leading to the loggia and pool patio. The powder room doubles as the cabana bath. For private movie screenings, the custom-fitted theater room has tiered seating. Appointed with hardwood floors and custom built-ins, the office currently serves as an art gallery. Finished in wood paneling, another office with en-suite bath gives flexibi