In Boca Raton, Florida’s ultra-private Sanctuary community, a Palm Beach-inspired estate transforms waterfront living into a full-scale resort experience through a dramatic outdoor environment centered around a sprawling heated saline pool and spa. Positioned on two southeast-facing point lots with 359 feet of deepwater frontage, the estate pairs monumental architecture with expansive outdoor entertaining designed for the yachting lifestyle.
The outdoor experience begins with the pool itself: a resort-style heated saline design finished with intricate tile inlays and a spillover spa framed by Chicago brick hardscaping and manicured zoysia grass. Positioned directly along the property’s deepwater shoreline, the pool captures uninterrupted views of the surrounding waterways and adjacent nature preserve, creating an island-like atmosphere rarely found along South Florida’s coast.
Rather than treating the pool as a standalone feature, the estate integrates it into a layered outdoor living environment designed for year-round entertaining. A sweeping wraparound loggia extends across the rear of the home beneath pecky cypress ceilings, connecting multiple lounge, dining, and entertainment zones while maintaining direct sightlines to the water.
One of the outdoor space’s defining elements is its fully equipped hospitality-style entertaining area. Anchored by a hand-painted tile fireplace and a seven-seat wood-paneled professional bar, the setup also includes mosaic tile detailing, refrigeration, icemakers, a flat-screen television, and surround sound integration. Nearby, a summer kitchen and full catering kitchen support large-scale gatherings without interrupting the flow between indoor and outdoor spaces.
The estate’s architecture was clearly designed to maximize the relationship between interior and exterior living. Massive French doors and towering sliders open from the grand salon, club room, kitchen, and family room directly onto the pool deck and loggia, allowing the home to function as a seamless indoor-outdoor environment. Even the detached guesthouse connects directly into the outdoor entertaining space through a private stairway and covered balcony overlooking the pool and preserve.
Technology also plays a central role in the outdoor experience. Integrated Crestron smart-home controls manage pool and spa heating, lighting, security, surround sound, and drapery systems throughout the property, allowing the estate to shift effortlessly between private retreat and large-scale entertaining venue.
The Sanctuary remains one of South Florida’s most exclusive waterfront enclaves, known for its privacy, protected deepwater dockage, and direct Intracoastal and ocean access without fixed bridges. For boating enthusiasts, the estate accommodates a yacht up to 100 feet, additional floating dockage, and lift-supported storage for secondary vessels and watercraft.
While the home spans more than 19,000 total square feet, the outdoor living experience remains the defining focal point. Every major architectural and landscape decision appears designed to reinforce the connection between the residence, the water, and the pool environment itself. The result is a property that functions less like a traditional waterfront home and more like a private coastal resort tailored for South Florida living at its most expansive.
Priced at $24.95 million, Margit Brandt at Premier Estate Properties is representing the seller.
