489 Ocean Shore Boulevard

Description

Own a stunning piece of world history. This one-of-a-kind, multi-award-winning oceanfront home is the work of internationally renowned architect William Morgan, PKS New York architectural company. This neo-modern contemporary work of art was designed for the owners of the Coca-Cola Bottling empire, the creators of the iconic Coca-Cola bottle. A Miami-like modern masterpiece, the home seamlessly integrates breathtaking ocean vistas with equally spectacular interior living areas. This luxurious trophy house, featured in architectural books and magazines, comprises two fluted, three-story concrete towers. A unique etched front glass door leads you into the house, and the magnificent stone stairwell brings you to a reception area where you see a blend of marvelous metal, glass, and stonewithin and ocean and beach beyond. The stainless-steel walls, stone floors, copper bridge stairs, transparent brass mash, and modern architecture is rare and impressive. Once in the reception area, you'll notice the "Copper Bridge," a 30ft cantilevered bridge supported by cables anchored by three-story stone and a metal artifact. The "Copper Bridge" connects the two towers, showcasing the "Glass Wall" featured on the cover of the "Master Architect Series VI" book dedicated entirely to William Morgan and featuring this house. The thirty-foot east-facing glass wall created from the Coca-Cola glass (just like the bottles) is the tallest and thickest residential glass wall in the world, showcasing ocean views, breathtaking sunrises, and purple-blue sunsets. Created for entertaining, the "Grand Pavilion on the first floor offers views to the east of the magnificent reflecting pool and the ocean. The "Reflecting Pool with Cascades" is a 63-foot three-lane infinity pool (the largest in the area) framed by water cascades, bottle palms, and private access to the beach. The views make you feel as if you could swim right into the ocean. A second glass wall in the Grand Pavilion facing west includes a private entrance to a hidden Japanese Zen Garden with a pond, waterfall, Koi, turtles, and rare palms. While in the Japanese garden, you will see through the glass wall, the house, across the Vegas-style pool into the ocean. The views follow you. The garden features unique palm trees and a pond with Koi and turtles. The his and hers spa bathrooms on the side of the pavilion allow for privacy and entrance directly to and from the pool. Designed for this house, a master chef-style kitchen features 18-foot Borneo rosewood countertop center island on hand-crafted concrete with metallic and glass artifacts connecting it to the Root's glass empire. This stunning kitchen boasts a stainless-steel chef's countertop with German Gaggenau, Italian Faber six-burner gas and electric range, Thermador double wall oven dishwasher, Sub-Zero refrigeration, and wine cooler. The dining room is an open-concept style suited for family meals or entertaining. The movable glass panel walls between the kitchen and pavilion provide privacy when entertaining. Private metal stairwell known as the "Secret Stairs" leads to the bedrooms and at mid-floors, crosses thresholds on two axes to hidden rooms. Accents of pigmented art-deco Carrera glass can be found the core of the stairs. The second floor of the East Tower is the library or entertainment room featuring the "Sail Ceiling". This luxurious space has a free-flowing burl and leopard-wood ceiling simulating a sail of an ocean yacht. In addition, the floors are termed "Sunset Floor," with Marquetry flooring made of Brazilian mahogany, black ebony, and Burmese teak, designed to reflect the sunset sky giving the floor a red hue. This space has a gorgeous fireplace and a sizable balcony facing the ocean. A coffee wet bar located on the west side of the room has a built-in refrigerator and granite countertops. The powder room has a solid brass sink, faucets, and a black granite top. A private hallway takes you to the two guest suites on this level, each with ensuite baths. Continuing to the 3rd floor, the private stairway leads you to a spacious double bedroom with walk-in closets and an ensuite bathroom. The breathtaking master suite, at the top of the east tower, is filled with natural light, travertine floors, sweeping beach views from large picture windows, and a grand balcony overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The master bath has quartzite walls, travertine flooring, volume ceilings and multiple skylights, providing sunlight throughout the day and beautiful night skies in the evenings. The master bathroom features two sections, each with European vanities: one with a jetted soaking tub and the second with a large walk-in shower with brass accented translucent floor-to-ceiling green onyx marble walls. The hallway is lined with hidden floor-to-ceiling closets, including a built-in refrigerator, and leads to a large walk-in closet adjacent to the bathroom and a second entryway to the master suite. The second entrance to the master leads back to a hallway facing the middle of the house, with a private indoor balcony overlooking all three floors and 3rd-floor bridge. This bridge also connects the towers and provides additional views for both sunrise and sunset directions. Walking across to the South Tower, we reach the private gym, complete with an infrared sauna and stunning views of the beach. Descending the stone stairway, we return to the receiving area. Paying tribute to the Root family and the Coca-Cola Bottling Company is a display of examples of the 1st coke bottle and the global icon the Coca-Cola bottle has become. The exceptional outdoor living space will please you and wow your guests. The meticulously maintained grounds feature an infinity pool with private access to the no-drive beach that is a favorite spot for nesting sea turtles. The 63-ft long 60,000-gallon oceanfront pool features water cascades on each side and a spacious travertine deck with a capacity of 20+ lounge chairs and offers multi