2401 N Ocean Blvd APT 702 FL 33305

What could be better than waking up to glimmering aquamarine and sapphire blue ocean water and sky, and gentle salty breezes...the sun streams in thru large storm-proof windows all day both east and west!! (unlike 99% of other buildings) It is always peaceful inside this TOP Floor unit in 'The Fountains'. This 'small' and private condo building in Fort Lauderdale has just 61 units making it more like a townhome, the 4 semi-private elevators and two level parking garage split up residents for privacy and noise reduction. Having a gym on the top floor that overlooks the ocean, downtown Fort Lauderdale, and the passing yachts along the Intracoastal Waterway, leave little chance that one will not partake. The pool as well, is rooftop and perfectly designed to soak in sun or nurse a margarita poolside while surrounded by ocean, river, and beautiful beachfront homes. Directly in front, the sidewalk opens onto the beachwalk all the way to Las Olas. The property is smack-dab in the middle of all that Fort Lauderdale has to offer including 10 restaurants and cafes within walking distance. Mediterranean inspired, the outside of the building has columns and arched spaces and traditional earthy colors. Inside, the Designer continued this theme with architectural modifications from Italy (a wine grotto, rustic brickwork), north Africa (moroccan doors and alcoves, stonework throughout), and the middle east in general (large oversized marble tile, columns and arches, and zero baseboard for an expansive airy palatial feel). The unit is nearly 'green' in that only woods, stones, granites, quartz and eco friendly products were used to create the space. Design elements include: Dark Walnut shutter doors- on all Bedroom sliding glass (for light, noise, and thermal insulation,....great for keeping summer cooling down, ....they add a romantic quality closed or open. Lighting- Day and night lighting for each space via crystal and moroccan lamps, lowered platforms, and Arabic inspired chandeliers. Dimmers on each fixture provide warm nighttime ambiance that must be seen to be experienced. The designer wanted occupants to feel like they could be anywhere in the world looking out at the ocean. Walls- bedrooms all soundproofed, pointed arched alcoves, arches, columns, ...coconut shell, black or cream river rock, green quartz, or rustic slate accent walls, character walls via professional faux finishing in the styles of rainwash, limestone wash, citadel plaster, and tea-stain natural aged plaster. Floor- 24inch Travertine tiles, zero baseboard evokes the palace concept and opens the space further. Entertainment- designer Wine storage grotto with separate wine chiller and beverage fridge. Ultraplush 'Sunbrella' patio furnishings. 55" Samsung LED TV with built-in surround system for premium movie watching experience. In all, there are well over $100,000 of upgrades and modifications in the unit, not even including the furnishings! In short, this home encourages an active healthy lifestyle because its all right in front of you on a daily basis when you live there: sand, water, Sun... and a gym.