Buy 6 Bed luxury Estate At 16821 SE Federal Hwy

Some houses slow you right down the moment you step in. This estate at 16821 SE Federal Hwy in Tequesta does that and more. I actually took the drive up to the gates one afternoon and let me tell you, when they open, there is this long winding driveway and the way the sunlight filters through the big old trees just makes you want to breathe a little deeper. You can feel Florida here, from the way the breeze comes in off the Intracoastal water to the warm chirp of birds. The main residence sits with real confidence, all classic Southern plantation style with tall columns and a wide porch—you just get that sense it was built for both quiet living and noisy family celebrations.

You have these cherry wood floors that only get better the longer you look at them. The formal dining room and the study both feel proper, honestly, kind of grand, with fireplaces I kept picturing lighting up on a cooler night. There is a big open staircase, the kind you almost never see anymore. I find a place like this changes your pace. Suddenly you're slowing down, taking the long way to the kitchen, putting your hand on the banister just because it feels right. The ceilings go up and up, so everything breathes and there is so much light inside. And then the way the living rooms just open right out to the loggia—it's one of those rare setups where you almost can't tell where inside stops and outside starts.

From the loggia, you look straight out at those blue Intracoastal waters. I spent a while out there the other afternoon and watched a couple boats drift by. That space is perfect if you like having people around, or if you are happy just laying back with a book and not rushing anywhere. There is a big swimming pool outside and a Tiki hut off to the side with a proper sandy beach. Sometimes the simple things just do it and honestly, you do not always find sandy spots like that in Tequesta. Kids could run around there or partners could have sunset drinks with toes in the sand. That feeling does not really age.

The main estate gives you six proper bedrooms—all with their own purpose. None of those awkward in between rooms. The kitchen is worth a mention. It is spacious and real cooks would be happy there. Not just for reheating leftovers. The whole place is unfurnished right now, so you can make it really yours from top to bottom. I always think there is something special about picking out your own chairs for a breakfast nook when the sunlight hits it in the morning.

There's plenty of space, both inside and out. The built up area is just under thirteen thousand square feet, on over three acres of proper land—so you get privacy and quiet, which is not really easy to find this close to the water. There's the guest cottage and then a carriage house with actual living quarters up above. I can picture someone's friends coming for weekends and not really wanting to leave. The poolside cabana is right for a change of clothes after a swim or just a cool spot out of the sun while you watch the kids.

You'll notice that the dock is ready and waiting for your boat if that is your thing. You could wake up and slip onto the water before breakfast, or just watch the sun go down with the sounds of Florida all around. Some evenings you might hear laughter drifting over from the Tiki hut, or maybe it is just you and the pelicans gliding by. The coffee shop is not far either, and people here still wave when they walk their dogs.

The only way to know if it feels right is to come see it, walk the grounds, maybe take a moment on that front porch. If you want to know more or just want someone to show you around, reach out any time. At LuxuryProperty.com we always try to make your next move feel as comfortable and easy as home should be.