Whether you prefer the indoors or outdoors, 709 Idlewild Drive in Fort Lauderdale has something extra special for you—a rare mega yacht dock and a custom $1 million kitchen. No, that doesn’t include gas and groceries.
It’s all here within this 22,584-square-foot, waterfront behemoth, listed for $11.9 million by Douglas Elliman’s Niki Higgins. If bigger is better, this oversized mansion goes all in. The mansion is one of Fort Lauderdale’s largest private residences—11 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, and expansive rooftop with ocean and city vistas.
The main home offers seven bedrooms and 12 bathrooms while a separate guest house has two bedrooms and two baths. Presumably, flex rooms allow for more bedroom options.
Towering over Fort Lauderdale’s prestigious Idlewyld neighborhood, the home captivates with panoramic views, ocean access and proximity to restaurants, shopping and entertainment on Las Olas Boulevard and Fort Lauderdale Beach (within walking distance).
The gated estate’s exterior is beautified by towering palm trees, a monumental façade, meticulous landscaping, grand double staircases, a balcony, a huge fountain courtyard, and a porte-cochère carport. The property sits on 160 feet of deep water frontage along the Intracoastal Waterway, where yachts up to 138 feet can safely dock.
The mega mansion includes two family rooms, multiple kitchens, formal dining rooms, a movie theater, gym, and private executive office over four towering levels.
But that’s all upstaged by the home’s centerpiece—the million-dollar Downsview fantasy kitchen with double-wide fridge, dual gas cooktops, extra wide luxury vent, and premium double ovens.
The gourmet chef kitchen’s showpiece—dual rich mahogany islands offset by white marble countertops and countless built-in white cabinets. An elegant breakfast nook exudes grandeur, adjacent to the large kitchen.
Living spaces are equally grand, embellished with custom chandeliers and exquisite ceilings. The palatial living room is a majestic entertainment space with soaring triple-height ceilings, viewing balconies, an opulent chandelier, a stately fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows.
The large master suite offers French doors, wraparound terrace and coffered ceilings. The master bath features a central, frameless, glass-enclosed shower, separate his and hers sinks, and a massive walk-in closet.
The large laundry room has a full kitchen-style sink and premium cabinets. Cozy outdoor spaces include a pool, spa and a veranda with upstairs spiral staircase access.
