April 12, 2017 | In the News
Travel-Inspired Contemporary Home Hits the Market for $1.75 Million
NAPLES, FL (April 12, 2017) – A $1.75 million contemporary home, inspired by one couple’s travels around the world, has just hit the market in Naples. The freshly remodeled residence offers hand-made designs and unique features throughout. Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate’s James Borden of the company’s Fort Myers Beach office has the listing at 5630 Golden Oaks Lane.
The current owners, Gala and Douglas Reitz, designed and built the home in the early 2000s over 18 months. Both in the airline business, the Reitz’s designed the home based on styles they appreciated in their global travels, particularly in Europe and South America.
“We’re a flying family. Because of our line of work, we had the flexibility to visit other countries for materials and designs that we couldn’t find here in the states,” said Gala Reitz.
Gala, for example, designed the doors and door handles herself after South American styles, then found highly-skilled artisans in Santa Cruz to forge the wood and ironwork. The wrought-iron gate in the dining room is modeled after winery tasting room entryways and incorporates Douglas’ family crest. The entire home reflects the specific details and lifestyle preferences of the Reitz’s.
“When we were designing the home, we knew we would be entertaining our family and friends here frequently, so there’s a very natural, open flow to the home that allowed us to incorporate as many guests as we wanted,” said Gala.
Additional property details include:
- Four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 3,865-square-feet of space on four acres of property
- Wheelchair-accessible guest home with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, stained concrete flooring, two-car garage and screened lanai
- Two master suites
- Courtyard with lap pool, spa, outdoor kitchen and direct access from multiple rooms of the home
- Three fireplaces, LED and fiber optic lighting throughout, hardwood floors, movie projector and a safe room
- Chef’s kitchen with Thermador gas range, Carrera marble and stainless steel counters with LED lighting, commercial fridge and walk-in pantry
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