Unparalleled 15.65±-Acre Ocean-To-Intracoastal Estate Compound In Manalapan Now On The Market

MANALAPAN, FLORIDA – On Manalapan’s prestigious barrier island, just south of Palm Beach, an expansive island-like Ocean-to-Intracoastal haven on 15.65± walled acres is now being exclusively marketed by Christie’s International Real Estate, the world’s leading luxury real estate network. Offered by affiliate Premier Estate Properties and Christie’s International Real Estate, “Gemini”, named for the constellation dominated by two bright stars, joins two sublime Old Florida settings – one on a 1,200±-foot stretch of Atlantic Ocean beachfront, the other spanning 1,300± feet on the wide Intracoastal Waterway – all in a park-like botanical oasis. The centerpiece of the property is the large, elegant yet inviting residence that brings in the subtropical setting and joins the ocean and Intracoastal wings through a unique and irreproducible gallery that “twins” the two sides and makes South Ocean Boulevard virtually imperceptible.

Once the winter retreat of Loel and Gloria Guinness, the original home of the property was designed by architect Marion Sims Wyeth and built in the 1940’s for the Lambert pharmaceutical family. Now, after a painstaking four-year collaboration of the current owners with noted Palm Beach architect Edson E. Dailey, the entire residence has been reconstructed to create a home as exquisite as it is well engineered to withstand the elements.

Generously sized, the 12-bedroom main residence includes separate self-contained guest quarters called the Ficus Wing. Also privately placed on the grounds are two luxurious four-bedroom ocean cottages, the seven-bedroom Mango House, the manager’s house with four apartments, and manager’s offices. Outfitted with commercial-grade systems including museum-quality climate controls, the main house also provides vast subterranean storage with submarine-grade doors.

Well suited for both large-scale entertaining and comfortable everyday living, the interiors have a warm tropical wood motif that blends with natural stone finishes. Bringing in the beauty of the outdoors, many rooms open to lushly secluded oceanside loggias, while others, such as the indoor/outdoor pool room, lead to the stunning orchid loggia and grotto-like pool terrace where tasteful fountains and tropical jungle greenery add to the spellbinding mood.

Created as a labor of love, Gemini’s breathtaking grounds are a world-class Caribbean-themed botanical garden that seems decades old and provides the setting for outdoor recreation. On the oceanfront, the pristine beach is lined with dunes that also border the PGA-standard golf practice area. From sand-carpeted paths, two passageways connect to the intracoastal side where a dock and pier serve the mangrove-cloaked shoreline, within convenient access of the navigational inlet. Near the freshwater pond, the sports complex features a regulation tennis court, half basketball court, playground, miniature golf course, butterfly garden with large-scale model train, and treehouse plus a spa and cold plunge pool.

The gardens themselves are a naturalistic wonder, landscaped with some 1,500 species of tropical trees and plants including over 120 species of palms, plus ancient cycads, epiphytes, ficus trees, ferns, orchids, bromeliads, and vines. Meticulously planned, the gardens are assembled with plants grouped according to their geography, ranging from various Caribbean islands to Central and South American regions.

“Gemini was designed to create a place where family and guests can gather together while also having great privacy to relax and enjoy everything this spectacular retreat offers,” said Mr. Carmen D’Angelo who along with Joseph Liguori and Gerard Liguori, are the Brokers/Owners of Premier Estate Properties and the exclusive listing agents for the property.

“The expansive scope, myriad amenities, and high standards of this estate make it without equal in my perspective of 30 years in the real estate industry," said Rick Moeser, Senior Vice President, Regional Manager of Christie’s International Real Estate. “The extensive oceanfront, acreage, and gardens give it rare beauty and privacy."

On South Ocean Boulevard in the serene oceanfront hamlet of Manalapan, Gemini is situated between Palm Beach and Delray Beach. Manalapan’s barrier island is considered one of the most desirable locations in South Florida.

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About Premier Estate Properties Premier Estate Properties has a 22-year history as Florida’s only luxury real estate brokerage presenting properties in excess of one million dollars, and is the exclusive Christie’s International Real Estate Affiliate in select South Florida regions ranging from Manalapan to Fort Lauderdale, and in Vero Beach to the north. Proudly showcasing the finest and largest collection of South Florida luxury real estate, Boca Raton-based Premier Estate Properties has offices in downtown Boca Raton, suburban Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Vero Beach. Combining our exceptional concierge-level personal service with exclusive marketing strategies, Premier Estate Properties dominates the high-end market with our unprecedented number of record-breaking sales. Premier Estate Properties is also renowned for our long-standing reputation for discretion and confidentiality assuring high-net-worth clientele their privacy throughout and beyond the sales transaction. For more information about Premier Estate Properties, please visit www.premierestateproperties.com