3730 Preserve Bay BLVD Active

Panama City,FL 32408

$ 8750000

4 Beds

9 Baths

9473 SqFt


Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 9,473 sqft

Price per Sqft $923

Subdivision Preserve On The Bay Ph I

MLS Listing ID 765991

Style Mediterranean

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 5

Half Baths 4

HOA Fees $108/ann

HOA Y/N Yes

Year Built 2007

Annual Tax Amount $26,738

Tax Year 2023

Lot Size 3.000 Acres

Acres 3.0

Property Description

Priced to Sell, Just Reduced $980k! Perched on 3 large lots with 380 feet of water-frontage on the West Bay waters of the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast, this home is inspired by the classic Palladian Villas of the Veneto in Italy, this residence has an architectural integrity and authenticity rarely found in builds today. Architected by Philip Spann of Seagrove Beach and built by Cliff Myers, the home features cushion-cut marble walls, solid stone stairs with balusters crafted of marble, a custom cut marble compass rose inlay in the foyer, and a grand Schonbek Chandelier draped with crystals. The dining room reveals graduated Venetian plasterwork and a custom stone table crafted in Rome outside of the Vatican walls as a striking centerpiece.Every finish and selection throughout this property was carefully sourced and constructed: for example, the walls in the great room are upholstered in silk made in Venice by the Bevilacqua Family, famous internationally for their intricate fabrics. The millwork has a hand applied strie to replicate the authentic woodwork of the time. The doorknobs throughout the home are all handcrafted by Baltica with each knob related to all the others in motif. When a material could be sourced from Italy or abroad, it was, giving this home an unparalleled purity of design.
This unique and deliberate customization continues throughout all the rooms of the residence with marble and limestone accents in the great room overlooking the bay. At the heart of the room, find a stunning marble fireplace and note the millwork crafted from individual blocks, perfectly aligned by artisan woodworkers. A media room adjacent to the living room serves as a cozy space to unwind with wood paneled walls and a custom movie theatre size screen with theatre-style lights.
This home has welcomed many guests through its doors for festivities of all types over the years, and the ease of entertaining is evident in the gourmet kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, a breakfast bar, and a separate bar area. A butler's pantry with additional appliances, storage and more provides convenience for preparing all the necessities of large-scale soirees.
As likely anticipated, the second level master suite is suitable for royalty with separate his and hers bathrooms, closets, and offices. The sleeping quarters include gorgeous bay views along with a private columned balcony. Artist Jody Matokovich hand painted the Groin Vault on the ceiling of the bedroom with a style influenced by the frescos of the Renaissance. Each master bathroom offers heated floors and double showers with jets while one is centered around a stunning free-standing bathtub. In addition, the suite includes an exercise room with sauna and a vault plus safe room with ventilation.
Not to be overshadowed by the interiors, the outdoor spaces of the Villa Chimera are equally enchanting. A towering iron gate secures the property which features over 3 beautifully landscaped acres and 380 feet of waterfront on West Bay. A marble fountain at the entry of the residence carved and transported from Italy depicts figures from Greek mythology including the Chimera, a fire-breathing, three headed monster. Highlights of the rear yard entertaining spaces are a heated infinity pool with spa overlooking the bay, an outdoor air-conditioned kitchen, a firepit, and a shallow dock to the bay.
In addition to the spaces referenced, the property includes two guest suites in the main home, a detached carriage home and a four-car garage each connected to the main home by breezeways, and a generator room with gas generator. A fully integrated smart house, a Creston whole house lights and media system controls everything with tablets while monitored security cameras are installed on the exterior.

Location

State FL

County Bay

Community Other,See Remarks,Waterfront,Gated

Area 03 - Bay County - Beach

Interior

Interior Features Beamed Ceilings,Wet Bar,Breakfast Bar,Elevator,Fireplace,High Ceilings,In-Law Floorplan,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Recessed Lighting,Sauna,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Entrance Foyer

Heating Geothermal

Cooling Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),Electric

Furnishings Partially

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Bar Fridge,Double Oven,Dryer,Dishwasher,Freezer,Disposal,Gas Range,Ice Maker,Microwave,Refrigerator,Range Hood,Wine Cooler,Wine Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Exterior Feature Built-in Barbecue,Balcony,Columns,Sprinkler/Irrigation,Outdoor Kitchen,Patio

Parking Features Additional Parking,Attached,Circular Driveway,Driveway,Electric Gate,Garage,Gated,Oversized,Paved

Garage Spaces 4.0

Garage Description 4.0

Pool Gas Heat,In Ground

Community Features Other,See Remarks,Waterfront,Gated

Utilities Available Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected

Amenities Available Gated

Waterfront Description Bay Access,Intracoastal Access,Waterfront

View Y/N Yes

Water Access Desc Bay Access,Intracoastal Access,Waterfront

View Bay,Intercoastal

Porch Balcony,Covered,Patio

Building

Lot Description Cul-De-Sac,Waterfront

Story 2

Architectural Style Mediterranean

Additional Building Garage(s),Guest House,Outbuilding

Schools

Elementary Schools Patronis

Middle Schools Surfside

High Schools Arnold

Others

HOA Fee Include Security

Tax ID 31365-572-000

Security Features Gated with Guard,Gated Community,24 Hour Security,Security Service

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