Dondi Hopkins, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury? property specialist and team leader of The Hopkins Team — a renowned Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate team — recently listed the stunning, Mediterranean-inspired waterfront estate with ocean access at 2513 Mercedes Drive, Fort Lauderdale, 33316, for $5.099 million. Located within the exclusive Harbor Beach neighborhood in east Fort Lauderdale, the estate is within walking distance of the beach, just 10 minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale, and 15 minutes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The listing is a Coldwell Banker Global Luxury property listing.
Featuring five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and one half-bathroom, the sprawling 6,746-square-foot, 2-story estate has recently undergone a $1.7 million enhancement. It is situated second from the end cap on a picturesque canal off the Stranahan River in east Fort Lauderdale.
Boasting a recently refurbished private dock and 100 feet of water frontage, the estate makes powering out to the ocean or sailing along Fort Lauderdale’s canals fast and easy, with no fixed bridges in the way. The estate’s impressive outdoor features include a sparkling pool and heated Jacuzzi, and summer kitchen with refrigerator and bar. Offering a host of balconies and alfresco areas, the estate provides spectacular canal and Intracoastal views.
From custom painted ceilings, to a coffered ceiling in the great room, ornate crown molding, a magnificent bespoke staircase, and an elegant chandelier from entrepreneur and hotel/restaurant mogul Howard Johnson’s estate, the estate features exquisite finishes.
The grand master suite offers a custom $80,000 mahogany closet, black-out blinds, luxurious en-suite with soaking tub and sauna, and separate laundry room.
The deluxe kitchen, boasting brand-new cabinetry, offers a suite of Viking appliances, including two dishwashers, a coffee station, large island and granite countertops.
Fully automated technology with audio/visual, security, HVAC and garage doors are all controlled via smarthome.
Other features of the estate include:
- Second-floor office
- Main level wine cellar and laundry room
- Two gas fireplaces
- Air-conditioned 3-car garage with remote control access, with room to convert it into a 6-car garage
- Fully fenced with gated entry to the front door
- Eight security cameras
The recent $1.7 million enhancement included features such as:
- $50,000 full plank hand-scraped hickory floors
- 80kW natural whole house generator
- Impact windows and California shutters
- Four new air conditioning units
- New glass bead pool bottom, and pool equipment
- New roof
- New natural gas
“This magnificent estate ? a Coldwell Banker Global Luxury property listing ? is a true gem located in Fort Lauderdale’s Harbor Beach neighborhood, a boaters’/yachters’ paradise,” said Dondi Hopkins. “Boasting recent extensive renovations, this estate is perfect for the luxury buyer who desires water access, an elegant lifestyle and much more.”
About Dondi Hopkins/The Hopkins Team
Dondi Hopkins, ABR, e-PRO, CRS, Global Luxury Specialist, P.A., RSPS is the team leader at The Hopkins Team, a well-known Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate team throughout Florida. It is part of NRT LLC, the nation's largest residential real estate brokerage company. Through the combination of hard work, professionalism, and an unyielding commitment to meet our client's real estate needs, The Hopkins Team was awarded membership to the Legends Society, NRT top 100 teams, and Florida Top 100. The Hopkins Team has also been recognized for placing among the top 1 percent of sales associates with NRT Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate. It is located at 600 N. Pine Island Road, #150, Plantation, FL 33324. For more information, call 954-915-8011 or visit TheHopkinsTeam.com.
About Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate and Coldwell Banker Global Luxury
Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo are service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate is a leading full-service residential real estate brokerage company with approximately 75 offices and nearly 5,000 affiliated agents serving Central Florida, Flagler, Brevard, Palm Beach, Southeast and Southwest Florida, Tampa Bay and the Panhandle. Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate is part of NRT LLC, the nation's largest residential real estate brokerage company. For more information, visit ColdwellBankerHomes.com.
