HOMES OF THE TREASURE COAST
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ROOM FOR WINE
Down the hall, a closet was converted
into a wine vault, with a 500-bottle capacity.
The metal door with a porthole
window gives it a nautical feel.
The den, which can be converted to
a third bedroom, is anchored by an impressionist
abstract landscape painting
by New York artist Brian Rutenberg.
For a built-in desk and under-TV cabinet,
Holmes used what he calls puzzle
veneer from Italy, consisting of inlaid
panels resembling puzzle pieces.
The den leads into the master bedroom,
which is also accessed from the
hallway.
A pristine view of the Intracoastal
fills the master bedroom but can offer
unreserved privacy compliments of
remote-controlled electronic sheers
and black out curtains that come down
vertically.
The master bath is very much a his
and hers affair with two sinks, two
toilet cabins — hers with a bidet — and
a large shower dividing the space.
Holmes has worked with the construction
firm Carrere General Contractors
of Hobe Sound on numerous
projects, and their partnership on this
one delivered exquisite results.
BROUGHT BACK MEMORIES
For the Boyles, the home was a
serendipitous bit of luck on a Sunday
afternoon. They both worked at a West
Virginia-based aluminum company, she
The den is a colorful affair with a large-scale Brian Rutenberg painting anchoring the room.
A walled-off kitchen obscured the ocean view. The master bedroom before renovations.
as vice president of administration with
human resources and government relations
responsibilities, he as CEO.
In West Palm Beach for a company
event, they were impressed with the
area and preparing to commit to a
house under construction on the mainland.
Their real estate agent encouraged
them to see a barrier island condo
newly on the market. Having spent
time on North Carolina beaches as a
child, Emmett Boyle remembers their
house on the dune.
“We entered the condo property,
and it was right above the dune, overlooking
the ocean, and I thought back
to North Carolina,” he says.
They put a bid on the residence that
afternoon. >>
The foyer offers private elevator access and
showcases the other chandelier that reflects the
ocean colors and ambience.
The powder room features foil wallpaper and a
decorative sink cabinet for storage.