LAURA LAYDEN
An exclusive top floor condo in Naples Cay has sold for a record price. Spanning nearly 11,700 square feet under air and overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the penthouse at Seasons has fetched the highest price paid for a condo in Naples — at $14.75 million, according to the listing agent.
Naples Cay, nestled between Park Shore and Pelican Bay, is within walking distance of Waterside Shops and the Artis—Naples performing arts center.
Built by Bonita Springs-based WCI Communities, the Seasons tower sits at 81 Seagate Drive, on the northern end of Gulfshore Boulevard North.
The penthouse sold Monday. Perched on the 22nd floor, it offers wide views of the Gulf and other waterways.
The residence recently got a major face lift. It was gutted and remade by Steven G., known as one of the top high-end interior design firms in the country. I
Upgrades include Italian porcelain 31-by-72-inch slabs for flooring, custom millwork and state-of-the-art lighting. Other features include Gaggenau and Sub-Zero appliances, white quartz countertops, high-end plumbing fixtures, a private elevator with a mirrored nickel finish, oversized dual closets and a fitness room. It came completely furnished.
Including the outdoor lanai, the units stretches more than 13,600 square feet.
Collier County property records show the condo last sold for $6.975 million in 2006.
Interest in high-end real estate in the Naples area has picked up since the U.S. presidency was decided, local Realtors say.
In 2016 the most expensive home sold in Naples went for $15.15 million. Built in 1981, the Port Royal estate on Fort Charles Drive has 6-plus bedrooms and 13 bathrooms on land originally platted for two houses. It includes 303 feet of waterfront with east, south and west water views.
The previous high paid for a condo in Naples was $11.7 million. It was for a 4-bedroom penthouse with five bathrooms and a den at the Regent, a high-rise tower at 4101 Gulfshore Blvd. N. in Park Shore. With a living area of 12,050 square feet, it sold at a then-record price on May 7, 2012
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