Luxury is all about the details, and this custom-built home in Hammock Dunes by award-winning architect Benjamin P. Butera exemplifies it at every turn. The timeless architecture of this seaside 4-story residence is distinguished by its Mediterranean-style façade richly detailed with large arched windows, balconies with wrought-iron railings, and decorative corbels. From the stunning curb appeal and elegant entryway to the exquisite panoramic water views, every inch of this custom home was designed to impress.
A Dream Custom-Built Home in the Prestigious Hammock Dunes Community
With a 3-story atrium, 5.5 bathrooms, a large kitchen, a wine cellar, a home elevator, and over 7,000 sq. ft. of living space, this oceanfront luxury home is perfect for entertaining by the beach. Located in Hammock Dunes Club, a select, gated, oceanfront golf community along Scenic Highway A1A in Palm Coast, Florida, this home is conveniently situated halfway between St. Augustine and Daytona Beach.
The front of the house boasts beautiful covered and uncovered balconies for sunset views and a sitting nook that allows for the enjoyment of the view as well. The lower-level access leads to has a large garage to store multiple vehicles and toys, like a golf cart, Jeep, or electric bike.
To enjoy the outdoors and create long-lasting memories, the east side of this oceanfront custom-built home features terraces with lounge seating areas. The large deck area also offers a BBQ area, a negative-edge pool, a hot tub, and a private walkover leading to the gorgeous beach on Florida’s Atlantic coast.
As is Ben Butera’s signature design style, this oceanfront home has unique features that give it special character and make it stand out from the rest. Strategically installed glass windows in almost every room beautifully display breathtaking views of the water and the surrounding tropical scenery. They also allow the revitalizing natural light of the Sunshine State to pour into the home, creating a sense of spaciousness and openness throughout the interiors.
A master suite with a see-through gas fireplace, private oceanfront balcony, and a window seating nook overlooking the water combine classic elegance with contemporary detail, giving this luxury home tranquil and sophisticated areas for rest and relaxation.
A stunning architectural statement, the sleek and space-saving spiral staircase elegantly wraps around a central elevator shaft, providing a harmonious blend of efficiency and accessibility. A rounded wine bar nestled beneath maximizes every inch of the plan, seamlessly blending form and function while showcasing Benjamin P. Butera’s thoughtful design and creative use of vertical space.
With over 45 years of experience in the architecture and design industry, Ben Butera knows how to design beautiful houses that utilize the available space ingeniously and efficiently and make the most of the surrounding natural elements. He also knows how to add value and a special touch to a property, making it both a fruitful financial investment that increases in value over time and an accessible forever home, a true testament to timeless architecture.
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Benjamin P. Butera Breathes New Life into the Hammock Dunes Clubhouse
Commercial design at its best. Renowned architect Benjamin P. Butera was selected to design the 7-million-dollar Hammock Dunes clubhouse renovations and additions that were concluded in 2019. The revitalization project remodeled the golf club’s entrance lobby to serve as a welcoming and functional space for members and the dining amenities to create a new bar-and-grill restaurant with more ocean-view outdoor sitting. It also includes a new state-of-the-art fitness center of 5,500 square feet to include a group fitness room and a space reserved for individual physical and occupational therapy in partnership with AdventHealth.
After reopening the clubhouse, the restaurant saw a 45% increase in diners, and the new fitness center experienced a 100% increase in participation in workout classes. Both new areas maximize the ocean views and overlook the Hammock Dunes Links course and croquet lawn, which is home to one of the largest croquet associations in Florida. These renovations are consistent with Hammock Dunes’ new tagline: “Always an Oceanfront State of Mind.”
Hammock Dunes was originally conceived by ITT Community Development Corporation as a planned community in Palm Coast, Florida, for their employees to retire in. The vision was to develop five miles of the Atlantic coastline of Flagler County by creating dwelling units, multiple recreation and relaxation amenities like a links golf course, and dedicated environmental and nature conservation areas.
Today, this upscale gated community boasts two Audubon-certified exclusive golf championship courses that give members two different golfing experiences that complement each other. The oceanfront Links Course is surrounded by luxury custom homes and the Atlantic Ocean. The Creek Course is immersed in nature and is traditionally the site of the US Open and US Amateur Regional Qualifying events. Accessible via a private toll bridge, the Hammock Dunes oceanfront community also offers a heated pool and spa with aqua fitness and aqua aerobics classes, which, in combination with the golf courses, fitness center, and tennis, pickleball, oceanfront croquet, and bocce ball amenities, allows members to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
Ben Butera’s longstanding connection with ITT and Palm Coast goes back many years, as, upon relocating to Florida in 1978, he was quickly discovered by ITT and became Staff Architect for their Palm Coast development project, the largest on the east coast at the time. Although he left ITT in 1980 to work independently and eventually establish his own architecture firm, he has continued to work with custom homeowners, planned community managers, developers, and HOAs, as well as with the City of Palm Coast on a wide range of design projects over the decades, and still does to this day.
Elevating Coastal Living With Ben Butera’s Signature Design Style
It is by elevating the natural elements, like the ocean views, through strategically placed windows, and by adding unique statement features, like a spiral staircase around a glass home elevator, that Benjamin P. Butera can turn your custom-built home project into a house that you can grow old in as well as into a real estate asset that you can pass down to your children thanks to its timeless design and value.
Whether you are a retiree, a business owner, or a professional working from home or relocating to Florida, having the right architect can help you translate your needs and wants into the perfect custom home design. A skilled architect can also recommend special features that you might not have thought of but would add to your custom-built home’s value, as well as your comfort, health, and quality of life.
Benjamin Butera’s extensive experience in the Florida real estate market also means that his custom homes are designed to code so they can withstand hurricanes, tropical storms, and other harsh weather conditions, making them a worthwhile investment into your safety and the safety of your property. With a design portfolio of over 1,500 custom-built projects in Central Florida spanning over four decades, Ben knows the area well and can help you build the right team of experts to construct your project once he finalizes the design, putting his expertise to the service of your dream home.
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