A home remodel and a house addition are wonderful ways to modernize and upgrade your lifestyle, increase the value of your property, and make your home unmistakably yours. Benjamin P. Butera has over four decades of experience reimagining spaces, from full home renovations to room-specific upgrades and additions.
Home remodel and building extension projects come in all shapes and sizes. Some require the new design to blend in seamlessly with the original construction to make it feel like an original part of the structure. This is the case with historical building preservation jobs, for example, which Ben Butera has experience with as the architect responsible for the award-winning renovation and restoration of Winter Park’s historical Park Avenue District.
In other cases, such as Ben’s complete renovation of this Florida real estate property in Winter Park, the homeowner’s vision is broader and involves a total makeover of the home, changing its architectural style, square footage, and overall aesthetic.
Reviving Old World Charm: A Timeless Architecture Home Remodel by Ben Butera
Located on a waterfront lot in a serene town near Orlando, surrounded by breathtaking natural landscape and a beautiful chain of lakes, this Spanish-Revival-style house was originally large but had an aged look. An original 1920s design by renowned Winter Park architect James Gamble Rogers, it was entrusted to visionary architect Benjamin P. Butera almost a century later to perform a top-to-bottom custom transformation. The project gave this home with a rich history new life by turning it into a grandiose Mediterranean-style mansion.
The difference between the initial look and the final design is stark. The new design has incredible curb appeal thanks to its intricate, harmonious, and ornate look. The new house front features a beautiful and refined Spanish-style balcony, red-tiled roof, and a tower surrounding the grand front door. It also has a balanced blend of arched and rectangular windows, adding texture, depth, and a European air to the home. For additional comfort, Ben included a 2-car garage and a tiled circular driveway surrounded by lush green vegetation and mature oak trees for maximum privacy and serenity.
The back of the house also experienced a dramatic transformation, from a simplified Spanish-Revival-style house to a luxurious Mediterranean estate with covered and uncovered travertine terraces accented with grand cream columns, large balconies with balustrades, curved twin staircases, and a large number of arched and rectangular windows to make the most of the Lake Maitland views.
This opulent estate’s sophisticated look is highlighted during the day as well as at night with ornamental lighting that bathes the property in warm light, accentuating its architectural intricacies. Built on an almost 5-acre lot with a built-in irrigation system, this renovated residence also features perfectly manicured landscaping and a large travertine patio with a saltwater pool, lounge chairs for sunbathing, a heated hot tub spa, an open dock with a boat lift, and a dual-slip boathouse with water ski equipment storage.
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From Dull to Dreamy With Exquisite, Mediterranean-Inspired Interior Design
The interiors of this lake house are a testament to luxury and classic craftsmanship with high-quality materials like exotic stone countertops, wood built-ins, and ornate floors. With lavish high ceilings, a total of 7 bedrooms with ensuites, 10 full bathrooms, and one half-bathroom, this home is nothing short of extraordinary.
Its expansive living room, dining room, and impressive chef’s kitchen with a large island and a breakfast nook with curved bay windows were all strategically designed to maximize the stunning lake views. This regal estate also features an elegant lounge area with a built-in bar and a billiards room, perfect for leisure and for entertaining guests. This lakeside home also has a secluded wing where the master bedroom is located, as well as his and her bathrooms, walk-in closets, and a private covered terrace walkout with exceptional views of the garden, pool, and lake.
A staple of Ben Butera’s signature design style, this lakefront mansion takes full advantage of the wonderful lake views, warm natural light, and breathtaking sunsets with panoramic windows in every large room and lavish French doors between living spaces so as to not obstruct the scenery. This waterfront resort-style home has integrated smart controls, making it a perfect modern getaway and a private sanctuary reminiscent of older times.
This luxurious Tuscan paradise is a prime example of Benjamin P. Butera’s unparalleled ability to turn any space into a luxury home by incorporating all the amenities of a modern house while maintaining that classic elegance and charm of timeless architecture. Whether it is a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, or home addition, you can trust our firm to help you put together the right team to deliver an unmatched residential makeover.
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