10/24/2009

RENOVATED CONDO IN FORMER PALM BEACH 1920’S PRIZE WINNING MANSION FOR SALE
























































In the 1980’s Bienestar, a 40-room mansion designed by architect Marion Sims Wyeth, was turned into 6 condominiums. The property is landmarked and won the Palm Beach Preservation Foundations’ Ballinger Award for sensitive historical renovation when it was renovated by developer Robert Eigelberger. They retain the original architectural character. The property is densely and lushly landscaped and features a central courtyard and expansive open-air “teachouse”.

The unit for sale now is 2491 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. List price is $2.75MM. The unit features tall arched windows above French doors and pecky cypress ceilings. The living room is 25’ high with a beamed ceiling covered in decorative stencil-work and cherry-wood floors. The original rough hewn wood staircase has been replaced. Lovely lush garden views appear through the windows of the unit. The original kitchen fireplace has a pecky cypress mantle, and there is a grand fireplace in the living room. The property has a swimiming pool, and covered parking.

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