Luxury Estate At 9614 Pondwood Rd, Boca Raton

Some places just have a story the second you crash through the gate. Walking into Villa Florentyna in Boca Raton, it actually feels like the real world falls away for a minute and you step into your own storybook. Not exaggerating. The gardens are huge, you'll see five acres thick with tall palms and driftwood twisted into shapes you just end up tracing with your eyes. There's this lake out back and you can spot a koi pond that sometimes catches the sunlight like glass. I swear, wandering the walking paths at dusk with those lights switching on, it reminded me of movie scenes where everything glows. Even a little bit of that old Alice in Wonderland magic. More than once I almost forgot my phone completely which, honestly, does not happen to me.

The house itself is, well, it is something you are probably not going to see anywhere else on the Miami side of Florida. About eleven thousand square feet. There are six proper bedrooms here, all with big windows looking out to the gardens or water. Seven bathrooms plus a couple of powder rooms tucked around corners. I noticed the ceilings are high everywhere, which makes breathing just feel easy. There's a guest house for visitors or staff if you want privacy but also want company. I peeked inside and it really feels like its own home not just a room slapped on for show.

The kitchen isn't just a showpiece either. I could see someone actually cooking in here for real. There's space on the counters to chop and time seems to slow down when all you hear is the water outside and maybe a bit of music from the speakers someone left on in another room. The dining space opens out to the yard so I kept picturing big family brunches or late-night coffee when everyone else finally heads to bed and you can just sit there, looking across the dark water. Out in the open patio you could have a barbecue with friends or honestly just hang alone in the evening while the lights around the pond flicker.

If you like keeping busy or you have people who do there is a gym tucked into a quiet corner so you won't get disturbed and a home theater that actually feels like a small movie house. Made me want to watch old classics under a blanket. Sport is easy here since you get a tennis court that doubles for basketball. Sometimes you see kids biking past on the private road out front there is just space everywhere you look.

About parking, well, let's just say you don't need to worry, even with a big party or a family reunion. There's room for at least twenty five cars, maybe more if you know how to pack everyone in. I even spotted a big generator which is one of those things you might forget until the power drops and suddenly you are thankful someone thought ahead. And in Florida, believe me, you want that peace of mind.

There is a grill and bar set up in a spot that catches breeze from the lake so you get that fresh air rolling in, which just hits different on warm Miami evenings. The pool wraps around the patio and I swear I saw birds dipping down to the water while I walked by. It just feels private and safe and kind of tucked away from the rest of the world.

Another thing that stands out is just how quiet it is. I heard wind in the trees and not much else. Even though Boca Raton and Miami are both buzzing, once you're inside the gates it's just you and the gardens and maybe a few wandering herons.

If you're looking for a place to hide away but still have space for friends and family to come and go, I think this is one you have to feel in person. The only way to know if Villa Florentyna is right for you is to step in and walk those paths yourself. Feel free to reach out any time. At LuxuryProperty.com our biggest thing is making sure your next move feels just right.