Combining
the luxurious elegance of Italy's classic
Mediterranean estates with the
sun-splashed coastal vistas of South
Carolina's premiere ocean-front resort
community, 4 Stella del Mare Centro offers
an unparalleled experience in comfort,
style, aesthetics and location.
Elaborately-constructed in 2005 as the
dazzling centerpiece of the most exclusive
enclave ever designed on prestigious
Hilton Head Island, the custom-built, 4373
square-foot Italian Renaissance estate
features spectacular views of ocean, sand
dunes and marsh from its front-beach
location. The 5-bedroom, 5 1/2- bath home
is exquisitely decorated and lavishly
appointed as one of only five estates in
the private gated community along Hilton
Head's pristine Bradley Beach, and the
$6,400,000 list price includes a .40-acre
second-row ocean lot valued at $1.8
million.
Stella
del Mare means "Star of the Sea", as the
community design of award-winning
architect Rick Clanton shines through in
recreating the grandeur of old-world
Tuscany in a modern seaside setting with
exceptional details of antique brick and
marble, carved Italian limestone, terra
cotta architectural elements, Romanesque
courtyards with columns and statuary, and
cascading fountain terraces.
By day,
Centro towers handsomely over miles of
thundering surf, its Ludowicci clay tile
roof glistening in the year-round
sub-tropical climate. The exterior finish
of antiquated stucco is richly-accentuated
with stylish quoins, pediments and
balconies carved from imported travertine
and marble, and lined with hand-forged
ironwork created by noted Savannah artist
John Boyd Smith. Overlooking the beach is
a sparkling heated outdoor swimming
pool/spa area ideal for private relaxation
or entertaining guests with stunning views
of dolphins and shore birds.
By
night, the four-level estate soaks in warm
sea breezes to the gentle rustling of
towering Sabal Palms and softly-lit marble
fountains on either side of the property.
Arched exterior loggias and multi-level
terraces preside comfortably over views of
grounds, featuring custom landscape
lighting of the shimmering pool/spa area
below, as well as Hilton Head's renowned
starscape above.
Indoors, internationally-celebrated
designer Dan Flannery has created a
sensory showcase, featuring custom
millwork and cabinetry, fabric-clad walls,
antique bronze chandeliers, and imported
furnishings. All four interior levels
enjoy the soothing comfort of a
Geo-Thermal HVAC and April-Aire humidity
control, and are protected by a Realtime
camera surveillance and monitoring system,
featuring internet access to home and
exterior cameras 24 hours a day, plus
electronic security gates at the beachwalk.
The
ground level boasts a custom movie theater
and media room complete with
high-definition television,
state-of-the-art video and audio
components, and satellite connections.
Ground level entry includes two separate
climate-controlled garages, each with
automatic mahogany doors and extra large
walnut elevator cabs.
On the
first level, the magnificent great room is
a mesmerizing visual experience with a
three-dimensional beam-and-panel ceiling
supported by spiral and Tuscan columns,
facing the ocean through a hurricane-proof
facade of arched French doors and Venetian
glass. Parquet flooring, wrought iron
staircases and a luxuriant Rumsford
fireplace add a special warmth to the
regal surroundings.
The
adjoining kitchen is a gourmet's delight,
featuring Dutch Maid custom cabinetry with
statuary marble and matrix granite counter
tops, as well as a 48" Viking gas range
with double stainless steel ovens and
Viking stainless steel hood, a Viking
dishwasher integrated in cabinet panels,
and a SubZero 650 series refrigerator. The
kitchen connects to a butler's pantry with
stainless steel sink and monogrammed wine
cooler, as well as a separate laundry
room.
The
second-level master bedroom suite features
hardwood floors and a vintage Muraro
chandelier, as well as separate "his" and
"her" bath and dressing rooms. "Her"
bathroom includes antique art deco sconces
and Phylrick crystal faucets and hardware
in vanity and tub, while "His" bathroom
features Phylrick green onyx faucets and
hardware. The third-level area offers
spectacular views from four
beautifully-decorated guest bedrooms, each
with private bath.
Exterior features include a Lowcountry
brick and oyster driveway with private
parking court and automatic sprinkler
irrigation system, as well as the
exceptional durability of all-concrete
construction built on a 30-foot
underground pier system. The second-row
ocean lot can be developed or left vacant,
according to the buyer's wishes. Its
system of foundation piers is already in
place, and the lot is permitted for a
range of building plans that may include
guest quarters or tennis courts.
The
statuesque beauty of Stella del Mare is
enhanced with a peaceful serenity inherent
to the privacy of an enclave set apart by
its own fortified timber bridge spanning
the community's private salt marsh and
creek and protected by a solid perimeter
wall capped with Italian limestone and
24-hour gated security. Still, the estates
are conveniently located within 10 minutes
of the Hilton Head dining, shops, golfing
and cultural activities, and feature
access to bike and hiking trails and
twelve miles of marvelous beach.
With
one of America's most desirable
ocean-front locations and one of world's
most timeless architectural designs, 4
Stella del Mare Centro is a rare
opportunity for an once-in-a-lifetime
investment.
