Craftsmanship
With A Flair
A combination of
superb craftsmanship and a flair for architectural detail
are qualities that have earned McGarvey Custom Homes a well-deserved
reputation for designing quality estate homes with flair.
Their newest model, the Corsica at Mediterra, is no exception.
The four-bedroom home, offering 4,906 square feet under
air and a total of 7,340 square feet of living area, is
rich with such architectural details as Keystone columns
and accent trim, richly detailed volume ceilings, and a
grand Mediterranean tower entryway.
Inside, the home
offers features all of the elements necessary for a luxury
lifestyle and comfort, such as Turkish Travertine floors
with designer inlays and a lighting system that provides
custom ambiance in every room with the touch of a button,
as well as the convenience of being able to light all the
pathways in the house from the keypad in the foyer.
In order to create
an interior that would be as unique itself, McGarvey Custom
Homes’ in-house designer Gloria Vickery chose to use
a color scheme incorporating various shades of chocolate
and raspberry.
“The combination
of chocolate and raspberry is unusual,” Vickery explains,
“yet very upscale. The overall effect throughout the
home is both elegant and understated while, at the same
time, very livable.”
From the moment the visitor steps into the grand entry gallery,
it is apparent that the Corsica is unique. The foyer is
comprised of a rotunda featuring a medallion in the Emperador
design set into the creamy marble floor. The oval ceiling
has been faux finished in muted shades of raspberry, brown
and beige and is finished with a gold crown moulding detail.
Impressive wall sconces light the space, while two decorative
wall niches provide an elegant setting for display.
In the dining
room, the large glass top table features a base of stone
and allows seating for eight. The chairs are upholstered
in a raspberry print with chocolate elements. Here, as elsewhere
in the homes’ formal spaces, Vickery chose to use
elegant silk fabrics with luxurious trims and decorative
hardware at the windows. The tone-on-tone latte colored
dining room drapes feature a fringe trim and hangs from
decorative medallions. The pop-up coffered ceiling features
crown moulding detail and has been faux finished to reflect
the colors used in the room. The dining room also features
built-in cabinetry and entry to the nearby wine room.
The elegant living
room is rich in architectural detail, including a Keystone
fireplace complete with decorative corbels and the niche
above that is flanked by two arched niches containing display
shelves. The ceiling has been faux finished in layers of
chocolate, latte and raspberry. The sofa, covered in silk,
is accompanied by two tapestry armchairs, as well as a chair
covered in a rich raspberry fabric. Elaborate wall sconces
frame a unique painting that depicts an ornate vase and
reflects all of the colors used in the space, as does the
oriental area rug. At the window, which offers stunning
views of the pool area, Vickery used a silk fabric embellished
with fringe trim and tasseled tie-backs. The custom `scene
lighting’ that has been installed throughout the home
provides accent lighting on the display shelves and artwork
throughout the room. Understated and inviting, the living
room is the perfect setting for formal entertaining.
Casual gatherings
take place in the family room where the coffered ceiling
has been given a tongue-and-groove wood inlay and generous
layers of crown moulding. The overstuffed sofas are covered
in a custom-ordered blended fabric in chocolate and raspberry
and face the built-in entertainment center. The armchairs
boast wood frames and woven wicker side panels and are covered
in a plaid fabric. Their woven detailing is mirrored in
the coffee table that incorporates a woven design at the
base and a tongue-and-groove top. The glass sliders feature
a custom cornice board covered in a tone-on-tone brushed
chenille fabric bordered with a contrasting welt that serves
to define its unique design.
Elegant French
doors lead into the masculine study with its stunning coffered
ceiling. Filled with light, the room boasts Palladian windows
and walnut stained cabinetry. With an eye to providing comfort,
Vickery replaced the sofa one would typically find in such
a room with a upholstered recliner. The executive desk boasts
a serpentine shape and a bookcase front. Below a wall of
framed architectural artwork, the credenza features alligator
skin details at its top and as inserts in the moulding.
A unique tooled leather wall hanging is placed on the wall
beside the recliner and puts the finishing touch on this
inviting room.
The spacious kitchen
has been designed to provide convenience, while the glazed
fruit wood cabinets and chiseled stone floor give the space
a rich feel. The large center island features a stainless
steel range hood, with the stainless steel also appearing
at the faucets and the cabinet hardware. The raised eating
bar seats five on swivel chairs covered in dark brown leather.
The decorative ceiling features tongue-and-groove details,
while Roman-fold matchstick blinds appear at the windows.
The kitchen features every amenity a cook might want, including
a pantry cabinet.
With many of the
elegant architectural details found in the living room,
the feeling carried over to the master bedroom - a luxurious
private retreat. Both the architectural niche on the bed
wall and the barrel vaulted ceiling feature a faux finish
that reflects the latte and raspberry colors used throughout
the room. The regal custom upholstered headboard features
a bronze metal frame, while Vickery managed to incorporate
seating that would appeal to both masculine and feminine
tastes - a chaise lounge for the lady and a matching chair
and ottoman for the gentleman. Both have been covered in
an ivory fabric with dots of raspberry. Silk window treatments
have been given a unique swag design and complete the elegant
theme of the room.
Custom artwork
was again used in the guest bedroom to gather and reflect
the colors used throughout the space. Here, an oil painting
with a floral theme has been custom matted and framed for
that purpose. The bed features a traditional dark wood headboard
with metal detailing and the bed has been given a tufted
coverlet and corresponding chocolate bed skirt. The distressed
armoire and nightstands, with their shaped edges and front
moulding details, all served to impart an Old World feel
to the space. The custom cornice board at the windows is
covered in a chocolate fabric complemented by a raspberry
welt and tassels. The chair in front of the windows is covered
in the same chocolate fabric that appears at the cornice
board. Once again, recessed and rope lighting have been
used in this room in order to give the space its personal
ambiance.
The outdoor entertainment
area measures a generous 1,341 square feet and includes
both seating and dining areas, as well as a full kitchen
and step-down bar. The chiseled stone floors on the lanai
compliment the pavers used on the pool deck, while the pool
itself features an arched bump out at the raised spa and
lush landscaping that has been incorporated into the pool
design.
With its architectural
detail, generous appointments and elegant interiors, the
Corsica offers its future homeowners a stunning home in
which to both entertain and live a luxury lifestyle.
Courtesy of McGarvey
Custom Homes
9530 Marketplace Road, Suite 301
Fort Myers, FL 33912
239 738-7800
www.mcgarveycustomhomes.com
Written by Helena
Wellesley
Photography by
Tom Harper Photography
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