825 Alamanda Street, Boca Raton, FL 33486

MLS® ID: B26009050

Description

Discover your very own enchanted residence and guest cottage hideaway, secluded in Boca Raton's legendary Old Floresta neighborhood, where history whispers through the banyan trees and every path feels like a secret garden exploration. One of only 29 Addison Mizner-designed Old Floresta homes, circa 1926, the current owners have stewarded this heritage residence and quaint guest cottage since 1975, respecting and preserving the original architectural components that include Dade County pine floors and pecky cypress ceilings, columns and casement windows. The original wood-burning fireplace highlights the residence's living room, and even the original 1926 bathroom fixtures have been preserved. Period-sensitive details also include wide curved entryways, French doors, plantation shutters and handsome built-in cabinetry. Mexican Saltillo tile floors with accent insets adorn the patio and porch, which is complemented by decorative copper gutters. While preserving and maintaining the vintage charm, the two-bedroom, two-bath residence, spanning 2,078± square feet, stands today curated, updated, improved and expanded for modern living. The extensively remodeled kitchen is finished with