The Manor At Banyan Point   

This proposed visionary concept by award-winning Affiniti Architects is ensconced on the iconic Billionaire’s point estate lot on Kents Island, known as Banyan Point, that was once owned by the famed Anheuser-Busch family. Renowned Palm Beach mansion builder Mark Timothy Luxury Homes will lead the construction and execution of this exceptional estate. An interconnected village-like yachting compound, it combines the utmost in architectural design and lifestyle amenities with a magical property anchored by canopied Banyan trees. It is worthy of one day landing on the pages of Architectural Digest or Frederic.  

The Curated Concept 

Evocative of Palm Beach estates, with Bermudian and Cape Dutch overtones, this gated and walled compound, approaching 30,000± square feet, is designed under the philosophical banner of restraint, grace, balance and connection. Here the main residence is formed on an axis of symmetry, connected by gallery hallways and covered breezeways. It is further connected to the two carriage houses and the collector’s auto salon by a drive-through porte cochére. 

Symmetrical balance is evidenced everywhere, from the two primary wings of the main residence to the twin carriage houses, dual courtyards that gracefully extend indoors and outdoors, and canopied Banyan trees. Even the 75'±x 20’± resort-style waterfront pool and 10'± x 10'± spa are reflective of this curated architectural design. 

The net effect is one of a self-contained, highly private and secure hamlet, with its own perimeter road purposely planned to guide guests and staff easily in and out of the estate and accommodate vehicles during large gatherings. 

Main Residence 

First Floor: Guests arrive via a covered breezeway into a soaring, light-filled reception hall/foyer with dual powder rooms. They progress into a double height grand salon with professional bar, offering glorious views and French door access to the interior courtyard reflecting pool with fountains.  

A grand gallery hallway leads past the wine room into a formal dining room that looks out to both the side canal waterway and interior reflecting pool courtyard. It is beautifully served by both a full chef’s kitchen with dual walk-in pantries and a gourmet double island kitchen with top-tier appliances, custom cabinetry, and a bay window breakfast area with banquette seating.  

Adjoining the kitchen is the main family room, which offers direct access to a southeast corner covered lanai that overlooks the intersection of the side canal and New River/Intracoastal Waterway, as well as the resort scaled pool environ. Adjacent to the gourmet kitchen are the river-view Club Room and a waterfront office, both with access to the pool.  

They are followed by a secluded primary wing which encompasses an expansive waterfront bedroom, a sitting room looking out to the Banyan tree in the garden courtyard, a private riverfront lanai, dual spa-inspired bathrooms, and partner fitted boutique walk-in closets.  

Other first floor amenities include: a private guest ensuite with a bay window view of the side canal, the front and family staircases, an elevator, the main utility room, two storage rooms, an attached 3-bay garage, a cabana bath, garden powder room and package drop off storage.  

Second Floor: Comprised of four adjacent guest ensuites with walk-in closets, a fifth VIP ensuite with French doors to a bridge leading to the foyer staircase, a second family room, powder room, sun deck, covered observation balcony overlooking passing yachts on the New River/Intracoastal Waterway, and a second utility room. 

Third Floor: Encompasses the North Belvedere theater/screening room across the bridge from the South Belvedere game/family room. First Carriage House 

Situated in the northeast corner, it is intended as the Captain’s Quarters, with an office, powder bath, boat storage area, and interior staircase downstairs; a living room, bedroom, full bath and walk-in closet upstairs. 

Second Carriage House 

Situated on the northwest corner, the lower level Wellness center is comprised of a gym, sauna, juice bar, full bath, and exterior staircase. The upper level, intended as Staff Quarters, includes two guest ensuites with walk-in closets.  

The two carriage houses are connected by a collector’s auto salon with 10± garage bays which when outfitted with lifts can accommodate 20± vehicles. Three of the garage bays lie on the opposite side of the porte cochére and are attached to the main residence. 

The Incomparable Property  

One of the most significant trophy waterfront point lots available between Palm Beach and Miami, this substantial point property is approached through gated stately columns. Its lush tropical landscape will be dotted with specimen palms and have as its focal point mature Banyan trees. The Banyan trees will be uplit at night for heightened drama.  

The sheer size of this estate size lot, with 520± total feet of waterfrontage on the Rio Idlewyld Canal, overlooking the New River/Intracoastal, offers seemingly endless waterway views as well as 303± feet of protected yacht dockage along the side canal. It is a unique point property that cannot be duplicated. 

The Ideal Location  

1000 Riviera Isle Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Long referred to as the Venice of America, Fort Lauderdale has continued to grow and evolve into a high-prestige environ evocative of a mini-Monaco. At its core is the famed Las Olas thoroughfare, with its eclectic array of boutiques, fine dining restaurants and trendy cafes, as well as the newly approved Rolex flagship jewelry store. 

This trophy point property is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac on one of the four tree-