PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

MARTIN MANOR - An English Country Estate in the Heart of Martin County, Florida Martin Manor, situated in the heart of Martin County, Florida, is an extraordinary English country estate, thoughtfully inspired by the enduring architectural traditions of New England and gracefully set upon more than twenty fully fenced acres within the prestigious Martin County Ranches. There are properties that impress at first sight, and there are those whose charms reveal themselves more gradually, as though the land itself were inviting one to linger. Martin Manor belongs decidedly to the latter company. It possesses that rare quality of seeming at once distinguished and entirely at home upon its acreage, as though its architecture, gardens, verandas, water, and open countryside had been conceived not merely together, but for one another. Although the estate is unequivocally situated within Martin County, it is served by an Okeechobee post office, affording the practical convenience of an Okeechobee mailing address while preserving the distinction, lifestyle, and enduring appeal of one of Florida’s most desirable counties. Completed in 2023, the residence brings together, with uncommon grace, the timeless romance of the English countryside and the warmth, craftsmanship, and enduring character of classic New England design. It is a fortunate union of traditions: an architecture of familiar proportions and cultivated detail, softened by the generosity of Florida light and surrounded by the spaciousness of the countryside. The effect is neither fashionable nor fleeting. Rather, Martin Manor possesses the quieter distinction of a house intended to endure. From the moment of arrival, there is a palpable sense of permanence and grace. Sunlight moves generously through the interiors, illuminating soaring ceilings, beautifully proportioned rooms, expansive gathering spaces, elegant French doors, and finely executed custom millwork. Nothing feels hurried; nothing seems contrived. The house has been conceived for gracious living, with an understanding that true luxury is found not merely in magnificence, but in proportion, comfort, light, and the freedom afforded by space. The residence encompasses four spacious bedrooms and four beautifully appointed baths, together with a magnificent great room, two fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen, and an elegant primary suite. Expansive wraparound verandas embrace the residence, extending its living spaces outward and creating that most agreeable of country pleasures: the ability to move effortlessly between the intimacy of the home and the ever-changing beauty of the landscape. Beyond the house lies a setting equally suited to quiet reflection and gracious entertainment. A resort-inspired swimming pool and spa, accompanied by a summer kitchen and tranquil pond, complete an environment in which family life, hospitality, and the pleasures of the outdoors may unfold naturally. Here, the boundaries between house and countryside are deliberately softened, allowing the estate to be enjoyed as one harmonious composition. And yet, for all the refinement of the residence, it is the land that gives Martin Manor its deepest sense of possibility. The estate occupies a privileged position within an established equestrian community, where scenic bridle trails, neighboring horse properties, expansive countryside, and the traditions of rural life have long defined the landscape. The more than twenty fully fenced acres provide an exceptional foundation upon which a future owner may create a truly bespoke equestrian estate, with ample opportunity for custom stables, paddocks, riding arenas, and supporting equestrian facilities. The possibilities are limited principally by imagination. For the serious horseman, Martin Manor offers an extraordinary opportunity to establish a private equestrian sanctuary. For those drawn to cattle and the traditions of the ranch, the acreage offers equal versatility. And for those whose ambition is simply to possess an exceptional country estate, surrounded by open land and removed from the noise and congestion of modern life, Martin Manor offers something increasingly rare: room to breathe, room to roam, and room to create. Along the picturesque Martin Grade corridor, country life retains its particular tranquillity without surrendering the conveniences of the modern world. Paved roads, underground utilities, and fiber-optic internet provide the infrastructure expected by contemporary life, while convenient access to Palm Beach, Jupiter, championship golf, world-class sport fishing, private aviation, and international airports places the finest amenities of South Florida comfortably within reach. It is a rare and enviable arrangement: the peace of the countryside without isolation, the privacy of an estate without inconvenience, and the pleasures of rural living within easy reach of the coast and the wider world. Perhaps this is ultimately what distinguishes Martin Manor most profoundly. It is far more than an exceptional residence. It is an estate conceived not merely to be seen, but to be lived in; not merely to be admired, but to be enjoyed; not merely to be acquired, but to be cherished. Its architecture provides the setting, its acreage provides the freedom, and its equestrian possibilities provide the opportunity to shape a way of life according to one’s own vision. In an age increasingly devoted to the new, the immediate, and the disposable, Martin Manor offers something altogether more enduring: a sense of place. A gracious house upon generous land. A private retreat with the spirit of an English country estate. A setting for horses, cattle, family, friendship, and generations yet to come. With its architectural distinction, exceptional acreage, refined country lifestyle, resort-inspired amenities, and extraordinary equestrian potential, Martin Manor stands among the most remarkable luxury estates within Martin County Ranches. It is not simply a property. It is a country estate in the fullest and finest sense of the word.

DETAILS

Home Features

• Completed in 2023
• English Country Estate inspired by timeless New England architecture
• Over 5,000 square feet under roof
• Four spacious bedrooms
• Four beautifully appointed bathrooms
• Grand great room with soaring ceilings
• Bolivian walnut inlaid ceilings
• Italian porcelain and walnut flooring
• Mahogany Andersen impact doors and windows
• Antique French doors from New Orleans
• Natural stone fireplace with locally crafted mahogany mantel
• Two remote-control gas fireplaces
• Chef's kitchen with Thermador appliances
• Cristallo quartzite countertops
• Custom maple cabinetry
• Copper range hood
• Luxury primary suite
• Expansive wraparound verandas
• Retractable screens and UV awnings
• Resort-style pool with infinity spa
• Summer kitchen with outdoor cooking area
• Ivory travertine terraces
• 32 KW whole-house Generac generator
• Optional off-grid capability
• Reverse osmosis well water system
• 1,000-gallon underground LP gas tank
• Fiber-optic internet
• Three-car garage with climate-controlled bay
• Professionally furnished with designer appointments available

Lot Features

• 20.11 fully fenced acres
• Private estate within the exclusive Martin County Ranches
• Exclusive community of only 39 private estate parcels
• Scenic Martin Grade Highway location
• Fully stocked freshwater pond with private dock
• Direct easement to HOA-maintained bridle trails
• Miles of community riding trails
• Two prepared building pads with water in place
• Ideal for custom stables, riding arena, guest residence or tennis court
• Mature oak-lined entrance drive
• Professionally landscaped with cypress, silk floss, poinciana, Bismarck palms, Japanese blueberry and specimen trees
• Six-zone irrigation system
• Palm Beach pebble landscape design
• Abundant wildlife including nesting Bald Eagles
• Agricultural exemption
• Underground utilities
• Exceptional privacy with expansive open countryside
• Ideal for horses, cattle, and a bespoke equestrian estate

Horse Facility Features

• Located within the prestigious Martin County Ranches
• Established equestrian community
• Direct easement to HOA-maintained bridle trails
• Miles of scenic community riding trails
• Twenty fully fenced acres
• Surrounded by distinguished equestrian estates
• Neighboring properties with horses and cattle
• Ideal for private equestrian pursuits
• Exceptional site for custom stables
• Accommodates a world-class riding arena
• Ideal for paddocks and supporting equestrian facilities
• Prepared building sites with water already in place
• Agricultural zoning supports equestrian and agricultural use
• Convenient access to Wellington and the Winter Equestrian Festival
• Exceptional opportunity to create a bespoke equestrian estate