The arrival sequence to the front of the house has four large crape myrtles surrounding the parking court, creating more of an“ inviting terrace” feel which allows you to temporarily forget it is where you’ re supposed to park your car.
The residence was built a decade ago and was inspired by the magical Rosecliff mansion in Rhode Island. Commissioned by Nevada silver heiress Theresa Fair Oelrichs in 1899, architect Stanford White modeled Rosecliff after the Grand Trianon, the garden retreat of French kings at Versailles.
There was a pre-existing house on the Florida property, which was relocated downriver, so there was very little grading required on the site. However, shortly after the new residence was built, the owners had to rectify some omissions they felt had been made in the original design— they enlarged the kitchen and family room and added both a workout room and an outdoor firepit area.
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