Paradise
Found
Dreaming of paradise? Then look no further than
Bay Colony, the crown jewel of Pelican Bay. With more than 225 acres of
strategically-planned infrastructure, including environmentally-protected
wetlands, mangrove-lined estuaries and bays, three miles of sugar sand
beaches and acres of carefully manicured grounds, the exclusive Bay Colony
sets the standards that other communities can only strive to attain.
Beyond the majestic gates and Royal Palm-edged driveway, await two incredible,
21st floor penthouse residences, one in the Remington at Bay Colony and
the other in the Biltmore at Bay Colony.
Ownership in one of the community’s five beachfront, luxury high-rise
towers includes membership to the newly-remodeled Bay Colony Beach Club,
offering both fine and casual dining venues, as well as access to the
exclusive tennis club and pro shop, all of which are within walking distance
to both buildings. Memberships, to two world-renowned golf courses, can
be purchased separately.
Besides having a private rooftop cabana and bath with an oversized spa,
both residences are located on the southwestern side of the respective
buildings, affording expansive views from a series of vast terraces. Thinking
of visiting the pool? Both homes have a private, poolside cabana.
In addition to a 24-hour reception desk and on-site manager, residents
of both buildings enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center and social rooms,
library and gorgeous lobby, as well as a stunning pool and spa area with
direct beach access over the dunes.
Owners of the 21st floor Remington penthouse will enjoy private access
to their home from a private elevator, which is accessible from the building’s
covered garage, as well as from the lobby. Immediately upon entering the
foyer, the home’s expansive interiors and ensuing views are at once
captivating and awe-inspiring.
With the exception of the family room, which is covered in rich wood flooring,
and the bedrooms, which are carpeted, this unfurnished residence is finished
with marble flooring throughout the majority of the rooms. The 6,728 SF,
five-bedroom penthouse has a separate, rooftop cabana and bath that are
accessible from a separate elevator.
The kitchen, with its abundance of white, raised panel cabinets, GE Monogram®
appliances, wrap-around granite countertops and a center island, is both
functional and beautiful. Natural sunlight brightens the room from morning
to night through a large picture window, which is positioned directly
over the sink.
The Remington is renowned for being the only property in Naples to have
private access to the world class Ritz-Carlton Naples Beach Resort. Residents
can walk to the Resort, either through the garage or from the beach, to
have dinner; or they can have their meals delivered from the Resort’s
room service menu. Residents of the Remington also enjoy the privilege
of being able to charge their meals to a house account, which is managed
and billed to the owner by The Ritz-Carlton.
Buyers in the market for a “turn-key” home will be amazed
when they visit the 21st floor penthouse in the Biltmore at Bay Colony.
Furnished in the elegant, soft contemporary style unique to Naples’
interior designer Howard Litton, the 6,692 SF, five-bedroom Biltmore penthouse
is, in a word, stunning. The designer, whose exceptional work has received
numerous regional and statewide awards, totally renovated the home, including
updating the bathrooms and remodeling the professional-style kitchen.
The kitchen boasts a myriad of professional stainless steel appliances,
including a six-burner Viking cook top, two Bosch dishwashers, Thermador
double ovens and a side-by-side Thermador refrigerator/freezer.
Spectacular views abound from five expansive terraces that wrap around
the home. The combined living and dining room space shares a 40-foot window
wall of inexpressible views. Litton softened the linear design of the
furniture by using luxuriously textured fabrics in soft taupe and beige
hues, which complement the organic elements of the sea and sky. Throughout
the home, the Gulf of Mexico, with its ever-changing array of colors,
plays an important part in the home’s dramatic design. Intricate
pendant lights and chandeliers and a collection of carefully selected,
one-of-a-kind accessories further enhance the home.
The experienced team at Platinum Properties prides itself on its diverse
knowledge of the Southwest Florida real estate market. From residential
and commercial properties, including condominiums, villas, single-family
homes and grand estate homes, to vacant land, investment properties and
development transactions, including pre-construction and new construction,
the professionals at Platinum Properties have been helping buyers and
sellers realize their dreams for more than 20 years. Located in the heart
of Pelican Bay at The Marketplace at Pelican Bay, the company is the Pelican
Bay real estate specialist.
According to president and broker, Lenora Rickner, “Having lived
in Naples for over 40 years, 20 of them practicing real estate, I have
the inherent knowledge of the ever-changing Naples marketplace, which
makes us a leader in the Southwest Florida market.”
Rickner has the reputation for working harder and smarter than the competition
to exceed the expectations of her clients. She has an unsurpassed, positive
“can do” attitude that has contributed to her success as the
owner of Platinum Properties. She is known for her direct approach, strong
negotiating skills and for keeping her clients in the loop.
Rickner considers each and every detail an integral ingredient to the
big picture. Her unparalleled approach is solution orientated, always
keeping her clients’ needs first and foremost. Bottom line, she
makes things happen.
“We’re lucky to have Eileen Miner working with us,”
says Rickner. “Having worked for the original developer of Bay Colony
for over eight years, Eileen, who has been a realtor in Naples for over
15 years, is considered our resident expert in the Bay Colony luxury high-rise
condominium market.”
A simple phrase sums up the Platinum Properties philosophy: “Service
isn’t expensive, it’s priceless.”
LENORA RICKNER, BROKER
Platinum Properties
239 591-4450, Toll Free 888 596-6033 or Cell 239 290-2753
or
Eileen Miner, Realtor
Cell 239 290-4659
www.PlatinumPropertiesFl.com
Written by Marla J. Ottenstein
