Michael Wekerie Lists The Former Anheuser-Busch Estate In East Fort Lauderdale For $19.25 Million
The former Anheuser-Busch estate, one of the largest waterfront properties in East Fort Lauderdale, is now on the market listed for $19.25 million. 1000 Riviera Isle Drive is 9,392 sq.ft. with over 525 feet of deep water frontage. The estate was originally built in 1938 for the Anheuser-Busch family and is now owned by Canadian TV Star, Michael Wekerie.
The former Anheuser-Busch estate, one of the largest waterfront properties in East Fort Lauderdale, is now on the market listed for $19.25 million. 1000 Riviera Isle Drive is 9,392 sq.ft. with over 525 feet of deep water frontage. The estate was originally built in 1938 for the Anheuser-Busch family and is now owned by Canadian TV Star, Michael Wekerie. Scenes from George Wells’ 1960s movie, Where The Boys Are, were filmed at the home.
The Estate is designed by Francis Abreu, apprentice of Addison Mizner. The main house features 8 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, 2 half baths, media room, chef’s kitchen, gym and many areas for entertaining. There is also a two-bedroom guest house on the property. What makes this estate most unique is Wekerie’s addition of outdoor band shell set up to host music concerts. Wekerie is a television personality best known for the Candian reality show Dragon’s Den. Wekerie also has an extensive art collection that can be negotiable in the sale of his estate. 1000 Riviera Isle Drive, Fort Lauderdale is listed exclusively with Ruchel Coetzee of Douglas Elliman.
Inside El Solano, John Lennon And Yoko Ono's Recently Listed Palm Beach Estate Asking $47.5 Million
Beatles and music icon John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono purchased the oceanfront estate on Palm Beach’s billionaire’s row known as El Solano for $725,000 in 1980. That same estate is now back on the market for $47.5 million. El Solano was built in 1925 by iconic South Florida architect Addison Mizner before he sold it to Harold K. Vanderbilt.
Beatles and music icon John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono purchased the oceanfront estate on Palm Beach’s billionaire’s row known as El Solano for $725,000 in 1980. That same estate is now back on the market for $47.5 million. El Solano was built in 1925 by iconic South Florida architect Addison Mizner before he sold it to Harold K. Vanderbilt. It traded hands several times before Lenon and Ono purchased it less than one year before Lenon was murdered in New York City. Ono sold the property in 1986 for $3.15 million and it last sold for roughly $23 million to John Sites of Wexford Capital.
El Solano is located on South Ocean Boulevard, spanning 14,000 square feet split between a 10,500 square foot main house with 7 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, a 2-story pool house with a guest suite. The home features many of the original ornate architectural details which were a classic Mizner touch including hand-stenciled wood ceilings, stone carved fireplaces and a stone staircase. El Solano features a massive master suite with a sitting room, private office and ocean views. The grand living room was built for Vanderbilt and also overlooks the Atlantic. The home also features a grand dining room, library, family room, living room,
Outside features 1.3 acres of lush, opulently landscaped grounds complete with a tennis court and pavilion, 2 swimming pools so you are always in the sun, and 180’ of ocean frontage. The beach is located across South Ocean Boulevard where there is a private beach cabana.
El Solano is currently listed for $47,500,000 with Christian Angle of Christian Angle Real Estate.
Explore the Grounds of Casa del Ensuenos, The 1923 Lakefront Palm Beach Estate Asking $32.5 Million
Built in 1923, Casa del Ensuenos is a classic Palm Beach estate located in the Estate Section on the market asking $32.5 million. The lakefront estate was designed by famed architect Addison Mizner, who in the 1920's was one of the most well-known American architects.
Built in 1923, Casa del Ensuenos is a classic Palm Beach estate located in the Estate Section on the market asking $32.5 million. The lakefront estate was designed by famed architect Addison Mizner, who in the 1920's was one of the most well-known American architects. Mizner's Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival works transformed South Florida and Casa del Ensuenos displays his classic, Venetian, signature style complete with interior and garden designs throughout. The immaculate estate features 9 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and 6 half-baths spread over 14,397 SF of living area. The landmarked main house features 6 bedrooms while another 3 are located in the non-landmarked guest house. Inside features stunning detail including classic wood-beam ceilings, plaster walls, and 7 fireplaces along with multiple living areas, library and a formal dining room. Casa del Ensuenos also features a large pool with cabana, beautifully landscaped gardens and a private dock complete with a boat lift. 800 S County Road is currently listed for $32,500,000 with Cristina Condon and Jean Lembcke of Sotheby's International Realty.
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