Colonial, Mediterranean

This is one of east Boca Raton's most exceptional direct lakefront villa luxury lots. This corner unit 3/2 villa is idyllically positioned atop elevated bluffs overlooking a 20 acre, 60 ft. deep freshwater lake, east Boca's deepest and largest lake. At 112 acres, Windwood is east Boca's only wall and fence encircled, 24-hr guarded gatehouse, lakefront neighborhood with 24-hr roving security patrols. The amenities include 2 clubhouses, 2 pools, 3 tennis hard courts, a full basketball court, a racquetball half court, a dog park, 2 BBQ & picnic areas, 1.5+ mi. of lake & preserve paved activity trails, and a 5+ acre xeric hammock live oak nature preserve. 5 mi. to the beach & 5+ min. to downtown. The Boca Raton Historical Society named Windwood neighborhood as ''Boca Raton's true hidden gem''. Aerials and photos of the villas exterior and interior may be added on or before March 7th, 2026. Abundant lake cooled wind shear refresh this villa with recurring breezes. This is the final waterfront street to be constructed in Windwood, completed in 1989, making it the last and newest waterfront villas to be built in Windwood, seven years after the commencement of Windwood's construction began in 1982. Windwood historically was coastal xeric oak sand scrubland forests, dryer and cooler than surrounding areas with raised elevation over more eastern or westerns areas of Boca Raton. Windwood is part of an elevated 10,000 year old coral ridge ancient island system that ran the length of the coast of future Florida. Before The Siemens Development Corp. planned, designed and developed the 112 acre wildlife area into what would become Windwood neighborhood, the area was part of the El Rio natural riverine ecosystem area and later a local sand mine which was how Lake Windwood was formed. Never again could a developer purchase such a vast area of natural lands ever again both financially, environmentally, or with the ability to amass a property of this size in east Boca Raton. This is truly a serene, verdant and exceptionally especial neighborhood. A very desirable, single level, light and bright open floor plan/layout provides for easy, open and bright waterfront living. Large open kitchen with in-kitchen dining and a built-in snack bar. Washer and dryer in laundry room off of the kitchen lead to the attached two car garage. Split primary and split bedrooms #2 and #3. Neutral color palette throughout the home. Paint in the living areas is white, white for primary bedroom, glacial blue for bedroom #2 and cappuccino for bedroom #3. Biscuit countertops throughout and biscuit eggshell finished 1 ft. tile in the living areas. Ivory primary bathroom with dual sink vanity and separate shower. Second full bathroom is white with a single vanity and shower/bath combo. Tall vaulted ceilings in living areas, and vaulted ceiling in the primary bedroom as well as in bedroom #2. This neighborhood has higher elevation than much of Boca Raton affording cooler and more consistent breezes than surrounding areas. Geographically speaking east Boca Raton and specifically Windwood at 2.1 miles from the Atlantic Ocean is accentuated by and has a desirable coastal maritime climate complete with cooling coastal breezes, less clouds, less rain, lower average humidity, less mosquitos and airborne pests and lower average daytime temperatures then more western positioned properties. Exactly 2.25 miles to the edge of the ocean for your healthful aquatic activities and relaxing beach walks. Head west 10.2 miles to The Florida Everglades. Conveniently located 5 min. & 1.5 mi. to the newer Spanish River I-95 entrance, 27+ min. & 24 mi. to Palm Beach International Airport, and 33+ min. & 27 mi. to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Must see, 2 owner, well maintained. Current owner has been in possession of the property for over a quarter century. This villa has the best combination of of all waterfront corner unit villas including lot position, corner/end unit, and a living area extended 15 feet out from the only adjoining villa. This villa truly lives like a single family home. This property is the only waterfront villa that the lakeside living area extends out an additional 15 feet out from the neighboring villa, providing unparalleled additional panoramic extended water views. There is no other direct waterfront villa like this one out of all of the villa lots in Windwood. Almost never does an available waterfront villa lot posses a sizable front, large side and lakeside backyard that raise this properties natural state, providing free & unblocked lengthy views and privacy from neighbors. You may choose to apply with the architectural landscaping guidelines to fence, tree or hedge in the entire or part of these yards for your slice of privacy and ample outdoor Je ne sais quoi lifestyle with all'aperto dining options that we all yearn for. This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase this very special property.