By Elisabeth BrighamBy Elisabeth Brigham|March 8, 2022|Home & Real Estate, Feature, Features,
This Boca Raton estate brings the big screen to life with its Avatar-inspired abode.
Welcome to Villa Florentyna, a place where opulence and fantasy seamlessly blend together for an otherworldly estate inspired by one of the highest-grossing sci-fi movies of all time, Avatar. Nestled amid the lush greenery of Boca Raton, the villa sits atop 5 acres of masterfully executed architecture and landscape design complete with a 40-foot waterfall, multiple fountains, bridges, a gazebo, sculptures (think life-sized grizzly bear, velociraptor, rhino and Buddha) and more. As the sun sets, the lawn transforms into a Pandora-esque wonderland with custom light displays and illuminated walking paths. Inside, the 11,000-square-foot retreat boasts six beds, seven full and two half-baths and a guesthouse. Here, wooden architecture meets natural materials for a unique aesthetic that pays homage to the rainforest. Of course, no home is complete without its amenities, and this space features the best of everything—from a children’s playground and home gym to a full-sized tennis court, movie theater and more. Listed for $14.95 million by Chad Carroll and Matthew Dugow of Compass, the finished project of this 20-years-in-the-making estate is as impressive as the fictional world itself. 9614 Pondwood Road, Boca Raton