Price: $11.38 million
Set at the pinnacle point of Adams Cut Waterway, this custom house that embodies the laid-back lifestyle of the Florida Keys has recently undergone an over-the-top renovation.
The original house, designed by an architect for his own use, was built in 1992. After his death, it remained vacant for 10 years.
In 2021, the property was bought by developer Sergio Velikopoljski, president of Tri-Tech Construction, who made significant improvements aimed toward selling it.
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“It’s one of the most iconic and most photographed houses in the Keys,” said Jill Eber of The Jills Zeder Group, who co-listed it with Sally Stribling of Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. “Sergio made it spectacular—and it’s built like a fortress to withstand storms.”
Stribling added that the location is prime. “Adams is the only cut for 13 miles in either direction. You can see big schools of fish. There are dolphins and herons swooping.”
They noted that because of newer zoning laws, it would be impossible to build such a house today.
Stats
The 3,723-square-foot house has four bedrooms, five bathrooms and two half baths. It’s on a 77-foot private dock that can accommodate a 30,000-pound boat lift.
Amenities
The living room of the two-level house has floor-to-ceiling windows, a remote-controlled drop-down TV, a stone accent wall and a wet bar, all of which open to a wraparound terrace. The chef’s kitchen has a backlit polished quartz waterfall island, integrated refrigeration and a wine cooler. The main level has a laundry room.
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The second floor is dedicated to the primary suite, which has a bar, an elevated bed platform, a bonus room and a spa-inspired bath. It opens to a waterfront terrace with a rooftop infinity pool that has a swim-up bar, a hot tub with a heater/chiller unit, ambient lighting and a cascading water feature.
The outdoor summer kitchen has a grill, a salt-water pool, a bar, a cabana bath and a lounge overlooking the waterfront. There’s also a brick-lined temperature-controlled wine cellar that holds 100 bottles plus a decanting area. The windows and doors are hurricane-proof, and the pools are appointed with heater/chiller units. In addition, the house has a generator and an outdoor security-camera system.
Neighborhood Notes
Key Largo is a small town, Stribling said, adding that the vibe is “unpretentious.”
“A lot of people from Miami have second and third homes here, which is about and hour and a half away,” Eber said.
Agents: Jill Eber of The Jills Zeder Group and Sally Stribling of Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.