Exquisite Oceanfront Villa on Highland Beach

Some homes just make you slow down a bit when you walk in. This oceanfront villa on Highland Beach really does that. The first time I visited, I did that thing where you stop just inside the doorway and listen for a second. For me, it was mostly the sound of the waves and a kind of quiet that feels hard to find these days. Here, honest to say, it just feels easy.

The villa itself is in Ocean Place Estates. If you don't know it, this is one of those places people mention when they talk about wanting something more private. The whole neighborhood has a calm, almost tucked away feel which is rare so close to everything in Florida. There are trees lining the road as you come in and sometimes you see neighbors heading out for a walk after dinner. Even the security feels friendly rather than stiff.

The villa has five bedrooms so there is enough space whether you love having friends over or want to spread out a bit. It is not furnished so you really get to make it your own. That means you can bring in your favorite sofa for the living room or hang up the photos you really care about. The layout is interesting. There is a two story entrance that feels almost like a movie set at first but after standing in it for a minute it just works. The marble floors are cool underfoot and stretch pretty much throughout the whole place. It shines in the morning when the sun pops up over the water and honestly even rainy days feel nice in here.

Downstairs you get a home theater tucked away for those movie nights that end up going too late. Plus a library off to the side that is quiet enough for work calls or just reading while people are off swimming. The kitchen is wide open. It actually feels like a kitchen you would use. Simple touches—good counter space, room to move, a view that makes you want to pour another coffee and stand at the window. Sometimes in fancy homes you feel like everything is just for show but here you get the sense that real meals have happened. The upstairs bedrooms have views that change with the weather and a breeze that gets the curtains swaying. You can stand on the balcony in the evening and watch the light on the ocean. Sometimes you see kids out swimming late or someone fishing from the shore.

The outside is honestly where I found myself hanging out more whenever I visit. The pool is private, with a spa that runs quietly in the corner. You get the smell of the salt water and the sense that the beach is pretty much your own. Shoes off is the usual style. Out front, there are actually two garages—each fits six cars so if you have friends staying or a few toys you love, there's room. The whole villa feels designed for someone who wants something special but not overdone.

The area is called Highland Beach. Most folks who move here like it because you are never too far from a coffee shop or some quiet seafood place. In the evenings you might walk down the beach or watch the sun drop behind the homes. It is luxury, sure, but it is not loud about it.

Truth is, some places you need to walk through to get the feeling. This villa is one of those. You can read about the square footage all day—by the way, you have over eight thousand built up and the plot itself is a good size too—but the best thing is just to visit. Maybe watch the ocean for a bit or see how the light feels in the afternoon.

If you think this oceanfront villa in Highland Beach sounds right, just reach out. Ask any question, or let us show you around. At LuxuryProperty.com, we try to make things easy and comfortable for your next move. Sometimes you have to stand in a place to know if it really fits.