While the Palm Beach Luxury Real Estate has not been hit as hard as other areas we are nevertheless still seeing a steady increase in sales. Some of the top sales the last three months have been.

3- 5 Million
167 Dunbar Road
1006 Adams Rd
304 Atlantic Ave #4

1-2 Million
337 Brazilian
184 Bradley Place #401
241 Orange Grove Rd.
270 Bradley Place
100 Worth Ave #4020
3140 S. Ocean Blvd #PH4
3100 S. Ocean Blvd. #404N
2660 S. Ocean Blvd. #603S

Included is the Sales Data as mentioned in the Palm Beach Real Estate Guide.

80 Year old, John Volk designed Mediterranean style home just sold for $9.68M. Located at 255 Clarke Ave this home has been a town- designated landmark since 1996.

Originally listed for 10.8M in February this 9,000 sq. ft 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathrooms home is beautifully exquisite and true to John Volk’s work. The back yard features spurting fountains, a 44-foot lap pool, four-car garage and a 2-bedroom guest house.
 

Just listed - Burt’s Bees co-founder Roxanne Quimby’s home on Angler Avenue in Palm Beach. Roxanne personally renovated this charming old Bermuda style ranch home with warm amber colors and Florida style. 

Currently listed for $2.85 million this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home boasts 3,485 total square feet and is located on the north end of the island close to Lake Trail. Featuring a dark bottom pool surrounded by tropical landscaping.

Upgraded with the finest materials, warm colors, built-ins and designer finishing touches. A pastry shelf herself, Roxanne put only the best in the gourmet restaurant style kitchen – featuring Wolf Stainless-steel six burner gas range, Viking wine cooler and SubZero refrigerator.

Influenced by the light and bright Florida colors as well as the abundance of beautiful tile and stone she was able to create a sanctuary that felt like her.

For an appointment to see this lovely home call Scott Gordon Realty 561-533-5888.

The Breakers Hotel a popular South Florida landmark gets recognition for their ongoing efforts to conserve natural resources and reduce their carbon footprint.

Two years ago the Breakers Hotel became the first lodging in Palm Beach County to be awarded the Green Lodging certification. Their continued efforts above and beyond earned them the Two Palm designation this year by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

To earn the Two Palms award a resort must have in place for 12 months the highest efficiency programs in waste reduction, air purification, water conservation and energy efficiency.

Some of the areas the Breakers focuses on green efforts are:

• The use of drought resistant mostly native plants in landscaping.
• Cultivation of herbs without the use of pesticides for use at L’Escalier.
• Lux towels made with renewable bamboo, requiring no chemicals to grow.
• The majority of laundering is done in ozonated water that does not require heating.
• Linen re-use program allows guests the option to have the sheets and towels changed only when requested – 99% guest compliance.
• Replaced 9,000 bulbs in all guest rooms with energy efficient compact fluorescent bulbs.
• The coffee in the guest rooms is Rainforest Alliance-certified- meaning it was grown in farms that practice sustainable agriculture techniques and provide favorable working and living conditions for workers.
• In 1999 they installed an auto-adjusting thermostat, which reduces cooling in rooms when unoccupied.
• Reverse osmosis system was installed to allow the resort to irrigate its own golf course and most of the property.
• Replacement of Styrofoam and plastic tumblers with reusable glasses in the hotel’s cafeteria.
• Use of 40% recycled toilet paper, paper towels and tissues.
• Gradually increasing the use of LED lights in outdoor lighting and landscaping.

When you’re planning on searching for a home away from home in the Palm Beach’s think about staying at the energy efficient Breakers Resort. You’ll be just minute away from either one of our fantastic offices and any one of our experienced agents would be happy to pick you up.

Scott Gordon Realty - 561-533-5888