A $135 million mansion with 210 feet of private beach is one of the most expensive homes for sale in Florida, and it's right down the street from Trump's Mar-a-Lago club
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Feb 22, 2019, 21:12 IST
At $135 million, a sprawling estate in the "Billionaires' Row" area of Palm Beach, Florida, is one of the most expensive homes for sale in the state.
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The property is only a one-minute drive or a 10-minute walk to Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club.
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It's also a neighbor of billionaire Ken Griffin, who spent $250 million assembling an estate at 1265 S. Ocean Blvd.
The property belongs to Broadway producer Terry Allen Kramer, who is known for producing shows like "Kinky Boots" and "Evita."
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Along with her late husband, she had the estate built in 1995 to look like an Italian Renaissance-style palazzo.
The entrance to the estate, called "La Follia," is marked by an opulent wrought-iron gate and a pair of elephant sculptures.
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The driveway, shaded by a canopy of Banyan trees, leads to the porte cochere, a type of covered entrance.
The porte cochere allows residents to be protected from the elements between getting out of a car and going inside the house.
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The limestone entrance foyer features 25-foot tall ceilings, a chandelier, and decorative archways.
The foyer opens into multiple living areas on the first floor.
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The home offers 20,411 square feet of total living space.
A wood-paneled gentleman's club room includes a fireplace and its own bar.
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It was designed by renowned Palm Beach architect Jeffrey Smith.
The house has several dining areas, including a space with two round tables and a fireplace ...
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... and an even more intricate and light-filled space.
The kitchen features white cabinets and stainless steel appliances including a large gas range.
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The main house comes with four private suites ...
... with private bathrooms.
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There's one lavish master suite ...
... with an exceptionally spacious en suite bathroom.
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A fitness center is located near the pool area.
The home blends indoor and outdoor living with several living spaces that open to the outdoors.
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Outside, you can find plenty of spaces for al fresco dining ...
... or lounging and entertaining.
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The guest wings overlook the estate's pool ...
... complete with a cabana and lounge chairs.
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The estate's listing notes that it was built 24 feet above sea level, allowing for unobstructed sea views.
Situated on a skinny strip of land between the sea and Lake Worth lagoon, the home is the only direct ocean-to-lake estate on Palm Beach, according to the listing.
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La Follia comes with 210 feet of private beach ...
... and lush, landscaped gardens.
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If La Follia sells for its asking price of $135 million, it would be the most expensive home ever sold in Palm Beach. The previous record is held by the $95 million sale of Donald Trump's Palm Beach home to Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev in 2008.