PORT ST. LUCIE HOMES
Robert’s office has a wall of custom-built cabinets and intricate wood work.
New Year’s Eve party with sit-down dining for 103 people.
In addition to hosting parties for neighbors, the Budnicks
have held fundraisers for charities and political candidate
meet-and-greets. With 20 speakers inside and out, the sound
system allows anyone to address people everywhere in the
home. The sound system also lets the couple enjoy their different
music tastes in separate rooms.
While visiting the Catherine Palace south of St. Petersburg,
Russia, Judie fell in love with the design of a hallway with its
arches. She drew some sketches and the hallway in the guest
wing has the same look.
Without any formal training, Judie helped several wives of
Miami Dolphins players redecorate their homes. The Budnicks
were season ticket holders for 35 years.
“During the two years of designing this house, I couldn’t
sleep,” she said. “I would wake up in the middle of the night
and take down notes. It is a fabulous challenge, using imagination
and thought to end up with something as concrete as a
house. Houses don’t define people. People define houses.”
ATTENTION TO DETAILS
“You will not find a home with this type of finishing touches,”
Robert said. “The designs of the ceilings are as important
as the designs of the rooms.”
The heart of the house and the master suite have beautiful
shimmer stone finishes on the ceilings, accented by crown
molding. Custom wood cabinets found throughout the home
were built by craftsmen from Jupiter.
With 8,000 square feet and 5,200 under air conditioning, it
is hard to imagine this house sits on less than one-half acre.
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Judie’s bathtub in the master bathroom
boasts the best golf course
views in the Tesoro community.