Best Outdoor Living AreaPRODUCT DESIGN
Builder/Remodeler
$16,000,001 - $21,000,000
Residential

At 174 Carica Road, outdoor living was never envisioned as an amenity—it was designed as the heart of the home. Created for a husband, wife, and their five children, the Resort-Style Outdoor Living Environment reflects a hospitality-inspired approach where architecture, comfort, and lifestyle seamlessly converge to create spaces that are equally suited for everyday family living and effortless entertaining.
The architectural floor plan was intentionally organized around the outdoor environment, allowing the great room, chef’s kitchen, dining room, primary suite, and private guest house to open naturally onto a series of connected outdoor destinations. Expansive folding nano doors dissolve the boundary between indoors and outdoors, creating uninterrupted sightlines, exceptional circulation, and a seamless transition throughout the home.
Designed to accommodate every generation, the outdoor environment encourages gathering, recreation, wellness, and relaxation. A fully equipped Hestan outdoor kitchen with grill, refrigerator, pizza oven, spacious dining and lounge areas, integrated audio, motorized insect screens, and hurricane shutters ensure the space can be comfortably enjoyed throughout the year while extending the functionality of the home beyond its interior walls.
A defining feature of the design is the thoughtful integration of the private guest house into the overall outdoor experience. Rather than functioning as a separate residence, the guest house features its own covered pool cabana while remaining connected to the shared outdoor gathering spaces. This unique planning creates privacy for both homeowners and guests while delivering the experience of a luxury boutique resort within a private family estate.
Special features—including a dramatic sunken conversation fire pit, raised linear fire feature with cascading spillway, professionally designed landscape lighting, architectural entertainment terraces, and a private outdoor wellness area—were intentionally positioned to create memorable destinations throughout the property. Every element was selected not only for its beauty, but for the way it enhances the daily lifestyle of the family.
This project demonstrates that exceptional outdoor living is not defined by the number of amenities, but by the thoughtful way they work together. At 174 Carica Road, architecture, hospitality, and lifestyle unite to create a Resort-Style Outdoor Living Environment where every space has purpose, every gathering feels effortless, and every detail enriches the way the family lives. Ultimately, true luxury is measured by the confidence that every element has been intentionally designed to deliver complete peace of mind.