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1925 Mediterranean Revival
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
1925 Francis Abreu, Lovingly Restored
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Completely fenced and gated (beautiful wrought Iron)
Landmark home in prestigious Idlewyld neighborhood beautifully restored and updated. Walk or bike to Fort Lauderdale Beach and the charming and trendy shops and restaurants of Las Olas Boulevard!
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Beautiful pool, gardens and cottage are among the many details this exquisite home has to offer.
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Just minutes away from the famous Fort Lauderdale Beach and Intracoastal waterway.
| 2 Stories | |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
Features.
- 1st Floor Bath
- Dining room
- Entry Hall
- Foyer
- Kitchen
- Laundry Room
- Living room
- Reader's Loft
- Master bedroom upstairs
- Driveway - Paved
- Fenced Yard
- Garden
- Gated Entry
- Guest House
- Patio
- Pool - In Ground
- Porch
- Rear Deck
- Restored exterior
- Sprinkler System
- Built-in Cabinets
- Fireplaces
- Grand staircase
- High Ceilings
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Wood floors
- Central air
- City sewer
- City water supply
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Sprinkler System
- Water Heater - Electric
- Custom Fountain
- Custom Ironwork
- Elegant Courtyard
- Formal Dining room
- High-End Appliances
- Large Eat-In Kitchen
- Restored Interior
- Tropical Landscaping
- Wood-Burning Fireplace
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A Brief Description of the House
This classic 1925 Francis Abreu landmark home in prestigious Idlewyld, Las Olas Isles has been lovingly restored with careful attention to detail including high ceilings, wood floors, breezy portico entrance, large foyer, elegant living room with wood-burning fireplace and French doors, large formal dining room and updated kitchen with Viking and Subzero appliances. Luxurious master bath. Three bedrooms, three and one-half baths in main residence plus adorable fully-fitted guesthouse, enchanting gardens, pool, fountain and beautifully manicured landscaping on deep lot. Short walk to beaches, Famous Las Olas Boulevard and Downtown Fort Lauderdale.The present owner, an aficionado of the Mediterranean Revival style, personally attended to every detail of the restoration of this home. With careful research, he was able to re-create the look and feel of the house as it was in the early 1920's, while imbuing it with all of the upscale modern conveniences of the present day.
The original mosaic Cuban tile floors, in the portico and gallery entrance, and the gorgeous hardwood floors throughout the living areas, have been restored to their original luster.
The wall surfaces have been finished using authentic techniques and materials, beautifully re-creating the look and feel of the Mediterranean Revival style.
Each of the bathrooms have been upgraded, yet retain the warmth and character of the earlier period. The master bathroom has been expanded to allow for the addition of a large, glass-enclosed shower and luxurious Jacuzzi tub.
The kitchen has also been expanded and upgraded to include Viking and Sub-Zero appliances, granite surfaces and rich wood cabinets.
The pool, gardens and guesthouse are simply magical. Walking through the back garden, it would be easy to imagine yourself on a beautiful estate in the South of France or along the Italian Riviera.
The History of Idlewyld
In a uniquely South Florida scenario, three sunbathers on Fort Lauderdale Beach struck up a conversation and within less than a year, an enchanting island-like enclave on New River Sound was born.In early 1921, M.A. Hortt and R.E. Dye, owners of a parcel of land just across the New River Sound from the beach, began chatting about their property with a visitor from Indiana, Thomas N. Stilwell. Mr. Stillwell had just recently seen the progress Carl Fisher was achieving with his new project, “Miami Beach” and convinced his two new friends that they could do the same with theirs.
After several trips to Miami Beach, and a visit from a few of Mr. Stillwell’s friends from Indiana, who joined the original three in a partnership, The New River Development Corporation was formed and “Idlewyld” became a reality.
By early 1924, several landmark properties had been designed and built in Idlewyld and their success, and the prominence of the neighborhood inspired a local developer to commission Francis Abreu, the renowned “architect to the stars” of that era in Fort Lauderdale, to design a mini-village of ten homes in the Mediterranean Revival style, which had become the rage in South Florida of the 1920’s and 1930’s. These ten homes, which were quickly snapped up by eager buyers, were built around the block bordered by steets now known as Aurelia Place, Acacia Street and Poinciana Avenue.
The History of The House
By early 1925, several landmark properties had been designed and built in Idlewyld (see "The History of Idlewyld"). Their success, and the prominence of the neighborhood, inspired a local developer to commission Francis Abreu, the renowned “architect to the stars” of that era in Fort Lauderdale, to design a mini-village of ten homes in the Mediterranean Revival style, which had become the rage in South Florida of the 1920’s and 1930’s.These ten homes, which were quickly snapped up by eager buyers, were built around the block bordered by steets now known as Aurelia Place, Acacia Street and Poinciana Avenue.
This house, situated in the middle of the block on Aurelia, was one of the larger, more luxurious of the collection.
The present owner, an aficionado of the style, personally attended to every detail of the restoration of this home. With careful research, he was able to re-create the look and feel of the house as it was in the early 1920's, while imbuing it with all of the upscale modern conveniences of the present day.
The original mosaic Cuban tile floors, in the portico and gallery entrance, and the gorgeous hardwood floors throughout the living areas, have been restored to their original luster.
The wall surfaces have been finished using authentic techniques and materials, beautifully re-creating the look and feel of the Mediterranean Revival style.
About The Architect, Francis Abreu
Francis L. Abreu (pronounced "ah-BRAY-u") was Fort Lauderdale’s most notable boom time architect. The Spanish style buildings he designed during the 1920s made a significant contribution to the city’s character and history. Many of his early buildings are remembered by longtime residents. Several, such as St. Anthony’s School, the Riverside Hotel and the Jova House (Casablanca Restaurant) are still standing today. The beginnings of the real estate boom in the early 1920s brought Abreu to South Florida. His parents were living in Fort Lauderdale in 1920, and Francis established an office in town in 1923. The succeeding five years were among the busiest in the young architect’s life. During this period he was Fort Lauderdale’s most sought-after architect, designing numerous commercial and public structures including the Casino Pool and the original Fort Lauderdale Country Clubhouse.(Courtesy of The Historical Society of Fort Lauderdale)
Archived in July, 2011
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