The Alva estate of former Major League Baseball player Jose Contreras has entered the market for $2 million. The 3.13-acre, Caloosahatchee Riverfront property is situated on the Intracoastal Waterway, providing easy access to the east coast, barrier islands and beyond. Located at 17331 Palm Beach Boulevard, the residence is marketed exclusively by Stephanie Bissett of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s Captiva office. Listing details can be viewed here.
The five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath home offers 6,493 square feet of luxury living. An expansive great room with built-in shelves and fireplace opens to a gourmet kitchen crafted with double ovens, two Sub-Zero refrigerators and granite countertops. The master suite is located on the first floor and offers dual vanities, garden tub, spacious walk-in shower and two large walk-in closets. In addition to four en-suite guest bedrooms, the estate also features a mother-in-law suite with separate entrance. Additional appointments include a den, theatre, game room and exercise room.
Expansive outdoor living is accessed through French doors opening to a large lanai and pool with cascading spa. The outdoor kitchen, fireplace, and gazebo are an entertainer’s delight. The grounds are framed by large oak trees with Spanish moss, a decorative pond with waterfall and exotic imported fruit trees. With 200 feet of the river frontage, a dock is equipped with boat lift and jet ski lift, offering unrestricted access to the Gulf of Mexico.
Contreras, a pitcher, began his major league career in 2002 with the New York Yankees. The Cuba native became a World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox in 2005. His 11-year MLB career included contracts with the Colorado Rockies, Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates.
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“This exceptional property is ideal for the boating enthusiast. It’s unrestricted access to the Intracoastal Waterway offers easy passage to the Gulf, the Bahamas, Cuba and even New England.” — Stephanie Bissett, sales associate, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty.
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