The Tuscany II: Inspiring Dreams of Home

   Appearing to be influenced by ancient Mediterranean myths that whisper of a life only enjoyed by the gods, the Tuscany II offers unspeakable pleasantries and comforts that can thankfully be enjoyed by earthly inhabitants. This $2.6 million furnished home by Arthur Rutenberg/ARBC Corp. truly inspires dreams of living and loving the good life from every room.
   Situated on a large corner homesite in Terrabella, an exclusive neighborhood of estate homes in the gated community of Renaissance, the Tuscany II is a four-bedroom plus den home with five and one-half bathrooms. Encompassing 6,703 total square feet, the Tuscany II is ideally located just off Daniels Parkway in Fort Myers. For those that wish to keep paradise only a jet ride away from their primary residence, Renaissance is just minutes from the new Regional Southwest Florida airport.
   This home’s warm and inviting interior is guaranteed to awaken fantasies of a more leisurely and relaxed tempo of living that includes entertaining friends and family. A magnificent example of residential architecture incorporating the best of materials and design, the Tuscany II is complemented by unobstructed golf course views of the 9th fairway and green, which will no doubt inspire daily musings about conquering the Arthur Hills championship course.
   A paver driveway introduces the residence with its Cantera iron door entry. Approached via an intimate courtyard that also allows direct access to the den, the home opens up to reveal its rear view immediately upon entering the foyer. To John Globetti, president of ARBC Corp., this is an important aspect that makes the interior of the Tuscany II feel larger than its 4,434 square feet. “It lives larger,” says Globetti.
   No doubt the feeling of living larger is due in part to the expansive windows in the living room and the walls of zero-edge glass doors in the family room that afford a clear view of the pool and waterfall. This vision of beauty is also repeated from the morning room. Intending to give the homeowner grander observation points from the interior and from the pool and lanai areas, Globetti chose not to use a pool cage, to situate the fully equipped outdoor kitchen behind the master suite and the loggia directly behind the family room.
   One of Tuscany II’s transitional spaces that links the living room to the dining room features an oversized wet bar that supports the social activities of the two rooms as well as those of the formal dining room just beyond. Opposite the wet bar is a large hutch that can also be utilized for storing or displaying dishes and glassware or keepsakes from worldly travels.
   Created with a diverse palette of earthly and rich hues of reds, greens and golds, the comfortable yet elegant interior of the Tuscany II includes fresh expressions in heavenly ceiling details and earthly floorings, which are fit for the foot of kings and queens – no doubt how the lucky owner of this home will feel.
   It is frequently “as above, so below” in the Tuscany II, especially in the family room with its porcelain tile floor accented by wood beams, which are also incorporated into the octagonal ceiling detail above. This type of commanding performance is repeated in the kitchen with its metal ceiling details, in the living room where an octagonal wood ceiling detail is highlighted by painted wallpaper, in the sewing/hobby room ceiling with bamboo trim and grass cloth as well as in the master suite with its most unusual tray ceiling accented by a tongue-in-groove wood effect that is further highlighted by wood beams.
   The interior of the Tuscany II is proof that repetition leads to perfection and to an abundance of wow factors. In the dining room a hand-painted wall covering gets an encore in a tray ceiling accent, and in the family room the floor’s wood beam finish is repeated in the finish of the kitchen cabinetry. This not only creates continuity but also emphasizes the sense of flow and openness that abounds throughout the entire home.
   Several cooks, though they might spoil the broth, will always find it comfortable to share the kitchen. Not only is there is plenty of room in the abundance of cabinet space to store everything you’ll need for entertaining, there is more than an ample amount of efficient counter space to try new recipes or repeat favorites. A large two-level kitchen island with an under-counter double sink will entice friends and family members to enjoy watching from the bar stools covered in a red and gold plaid fabric that repeats itself in the family room’s accent pillows.
   Sure to tickle the fancy of any guest are the “dreams from home” revealed in the artistic musings found on the powder room’s wall covering. A small space, it packs a big wow factor with a glass vessel sink, custom designed marble countertop, tumbled glass mosaic tile backsplash and waterfall faucet.  
   Certain to satiate the senses of the homeowner is the master suite. This sanctuary for nourishing the spirit has a spacious sitting room with a built-in desk, media center, bookcases and custom cabinetry. It will become a favorite spot at the end of the day, as an afternoon respite for reading or writing letters and for catching up on news of the day.
   A transitional area between the bedroom and the bathroom with its adjacent his and her closets serves as a dressing room with a centralized ottoman. The three oversized custom-framed mirrors hung above the vanity areas will give triple pleasures – multiple reflections of beauty that permeate the room.
   The Tuscany II is sure to fulfill your dreams.                     

Courtesy of ARBC Corp.
An Independent Franchise of Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Inc.
239-225-4065
www.ArthurRutenbergHomes.com

Written by Linda Sechrist

Photography by Bart Springer