Frankel Paone’s ‘Monaco’ model — with beautiful proportions & wonderful light, gave  this 12 month renovation the perfect beginning. With family as inspiration, the homeowner raised the bar in a neighborhood already known for its quiet sophistication. Leaving no stone unturned with a fine attention to detail and uncompromising standards. The finished product…. grandeur.

102 Segovia Way is as grand as the life it affords.

Grand as the wrap around front porch. Or the grand foyer. A 30 foot cupola amid a huge staircase…. Surrounded by gathering places for friends & family. Wide plank walnut wood floors throughout, keep the design flowing from room to room. An artful use of shadow boxing and wainscoting. A marvelous mix of organic textures tie it all together.

Plenty of family oriented spaces…

A gourmet kitchen and large breakfast nook with picturesque views of pool & garden. A sense of informality invites you to kick your feet up nearby in the intimate family room. Or just outside, a shady loggia surrounded by tropical landscaping, freeform pool and grassy play area.

Ceiling to floor windows & double doors lead to the downstairs master suite where romantic charms combines with light & ease. A master bath of marble & onyx turns a place of necessity into a sanctuary with large shower & separate jacuzzi.

And it keeps getting better…

Upstairs, it’s all about a warm & functional family lifestyle.  3 large bedrooms each with an in suite bathroom. Each exquisitely designed. A loft for homework & play with plenty of storage. Every space has a purpose. A cozy, comfortable and beautiful place to live & grow.

At $1,275,000 this home offers ever feature you seek in an estate home.

The impact windows & doors are just a few features that point to the rational reasons. Security & safety for family. ‘A’ rated schools. But it’s the sense that this will always be home to happy little voices and busy little feet, dinner parties and birthday parties that makes it feel ” just right.”

Where the sky’s so dark, the stars don’t just twinkle. They pop. And the moon seems to hang in mid-air, almost close enough to touch. So oversized, you expect to see the Dreamworks® logo… And the waves keep rolling gently in.

If all that sounds just a bit too picturesque, you haven’t explored the Jupiter atmosphere. Where you can live your life in flip-flops. Dine alfresco nearly every night. Sip a martini or a brew. Sail the intercoastal or bike along the beach. Scout the local art fairs that spring up on weekends. Alternate between the Food Shack and Kee Grille, depending on your mood.

Jupiter is a small town with a sophisticated soul. At any given time or place you’re just as likely to see a family outing, a retired couple, singles of any particular age. It’s easy living. Close proximity. Great shopping. Fine dining. Live music. Excellent education. And as Scripps® will attest, a smart place to do business.

And right now, thanks to factors well outside its sphere, Jupiter is a great place to buy property. The real estate market here has never been better or more accessible for all kinds of buyers, all kinds of homes. Condos. Townhouses. Estates. Gated communities. Vacation homes. Rental properties.

You can take my word for it. I’ve lived here for the past 6 years. And the only way to explore the atmosphere in Jupiter is to move here. An hour from Miami. A million miles from everything you want to leave behind. 

These days, just as many deals are closed on the darker side of 9-5, and “office hours” is now an irrelevant phrase.  The mobile office … open all day and all night. Your listing agent should open 24/7/365… and always with a fresh pot of coffee on.

After all, selling your house is the biggest transaction you’re likely to ever make. You need a listing agent you can rely on. Like a doctor, always on call. And now that these calls come in so many different ways, make sure your listing agent has a website with clear contact info, including email address and mobile phone/pager/Blackberry number.

And… of course… a blog. 

Because the real estate market in Jupiter is ready to bust loose. Top down, wind in its hair, bugs in its teeth. Make sure you have a Jupiter listing agent who won’t be asleep at the wheel when the deal’s ready to break.

The U.S. News & World Report offers  “7 Ways to Avoid a Crummy Real Estate Agent.”  Read it, ingest it, follow it… because I couldn’t have said it better myself.

So when you want the best… choose your gadget.  Just don’t try telepathy… Even I’m not quite there yet!