124 Via Bethesda, Palm Beach, FL 33480
$15,000,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
7
Baths:
9.2
Square Footage:
9,715
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$15,000,000
Last Modified:
2/02/2019
Description
Extraordinary, Landmarked, late 1920’s Palm Beach estate created by Howard Major in a “Creole” French Classical design. The stately residence, sitting on a lot of approx. 25,200 sq. ft., is finished with natural rusticated quarried coral blocks originating from Cuba both on the entire exterior as well as several important living areas and trim work on both levels inside the home. Black, white and grey Carrera Marble floors seen throughout the home are believed to have come to the New World as ballast in sailing vessels later cut into floor tiles and installed in a convent in Cuba from whence it was recovered and used in few residences in Palm Beach.
The formal living room was designed especially to accommodate the beautiful walnut paneling recovered from a 17th century French Chateaux.
Supplements: Many more details make this home one of a kind and the favorite of many important architect's and historical enthusiasts. With 10,501 Sq. Ft. of indoor and outdoor living, the home offers 6 bedrooms, 3 staff bedrooms, 8 full baths and 2 half baths, elevator, chefs kitchen, butlers pantry, 2 car garage, full house generator (60KW), Pool House with caterers kitchen, fully tiled 25x45 pool, private well for irrigation all surrounded by magnificent tropical gardens.
More Information MLS# RX-10281525
Contract Information
Listing Date: 2016-11-07
Status: Closed
Original List Price: 16200000
Auction: No
Sold Price: $15,000,000
Current Price: $15,000,000
List Price/SqFt: 1667.52
General Property Description
Type: Single Family Detached
Governing Bodies: None
Total Bedrooms: 7
Baths - Full: 9
Baths - Half: 2
Baths - Total: 9.2
Property Condition: Resale
Year Built: 1928
SqFt - Total: 10501
SqFt - Living: 9715
SqFt Source: Floor Plan
Garage Spaces: 2
Homeowners Assoc: None
Membership Fee Required: No
Directions: S County Road, turn E on Via Bethesda
Subdivision: PENDELTON TR E G
Legal Desc: PENDLETON TR E G E 1/2 OF LT 16 & UNMBRD LT LYG E OF LT 16
Lot SqFt: 25088
Lot Dimensions: 150.0 ft x 168.0 ft
Waterfront: No
Front Exp: South
Private Pool: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes
Total Floors/Stories: 2
Location Tax Legal
Area: 5002
County: Palm Beach
Parcel ID: 50434323010000161
Street #: 124
Street Name: Via Bethesda
Zip Code: 33480
Geo Lat: 26.711473
Geo Lon: -80.034732
Status Change Info
Under Contract Date: 2017-06-06
Sold Date: 2017-07-31
Sold Price: $15,000,000
Terms of Sale: Owner Financing
Sold Price/SqFt: 1544
Private Pool Description
Pool Size (W x L): 24x45
Storm Protection
Panel Shutters: Partial
Impact Glass: Partial
Permanent Generator: Whole House
Property Features
Design: French; Traditional
Construction: Other
View: Garden; Pool
Waterfront Details: None
Private Pool Description: Heated; Inground; Salt Chlorination
Lot Description: 1/2 to < 1 Acre
Exterior Features: Auto Sprinkler; Awnings; Cabana; Custom Lighting; Shutters; Well Sprinkler; Zoned Sprinkler
Interior Features: Bar; Built-in Shelves; Decorative Fireplace; Elevator; Foyer; French Door; Split Bedroom; Upstairs Living Area; Walk-in Closet; Wet Bar
Furnished: Unfurnished
Rooms: Cabana Bath; Convertible Bedroom; Den/Office; Florida; Laundry-Inside; Maid/In-Law; Pool Bath; Workshop
Restrict: None
Security: Burglar Alarm; Wall
Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Marble; Wood Floor
Heating: Central
Cooling: Ceiling Fan; Central Building
Dining Area: Eat-In Kitchen; Formal
Roof: Concrete Tile
Terms Considered: Cash
Utilities: Electric; Gas Natural; Public Water; Well Water
Taxes: Homestead
Possession: At Closing
Contingencies: None
Room Information
Living Room
Length: 40.00
Width: 20.00
Length: 40.00
Level: First
Width: 20.00
Remarks: Living Room
Dining Room
Length: 21.80
Width: 16.30
Length: 21.80
Width: 16.30
Kitchen
Length: 17.00
Width: 26.40
Length: 17.00
Level: First
Width: 26.40
Remarks: Kitchen
Master Bedroom
Length: 15.00
Width: 20.20
Length: 15.00
Level: Second
Width: 20.20
Remarks: Master Bedroom
Bedroom 2
Length: 17.00
Width: 16.60
Length: 17.00
Width: 16.60
Bedroom 3
Length: 16.60
Width: 16.40
Length: 16.60
Width: 16.40
Bedroom 4
Length: 16.60
Width: 16.30
Length: 16.60
Width: 16.30
Bedroom 5
Length: 16.30
Width: 13.00
Length: 16.30
Width: 13.00
Listing Office: Douglas Elliman
Last Updated: February - 02 - 2019
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