Italian-born interior designer Alessandra Branca, who also founded Casa Branca, has brought her discerning eye to a residence in Vero Beach’s upscale community of Windsor—which is defined by its elegant, Anglo-Caribbean aesthetic. The turn-key property is just footsteps to the beach via a private boardwalk… and can be yours, fully-furnished, for $9,995,000.
Designed by Merrill, Pastor & Colgan Architects, the two-story, 5,365-square-foot beach house is thoughtfully laid out. An entry garden leads to a gorgeous pool area that looks straight out of Palm Beach Cottages & Gardens, surrounded by a loggia and trellis for lounging in the sun or retreating to the shade. Of course, there’s an outdoor bar for suave hosting and plenty of terraces. For overnight guests, the home has three bedrooms in the main structure and two additional bedrooms (each with their own bathroom) in a detached suite above the garage.
Continuing with the layout, most living areas are actually upstairs to take full advantage of the turquoise Atlantic Ocean views. A blue-and-white living room boasts French doors that swing open to a 50-foot-long terrace spanning the length of the home. Nearby, blue-and-white patterned tile add a punch to the otherwise all-white kitchen and continue the coastal polish.
While these beachy hues fill the main living areas, Branca did not hold back with her signature approach to color and playful prints: A Paisley print wraps chair cushions to complement the red-striped dining room, a wicker sofa’s bright cushions are covered in Casa Branca’s Vimini, and there’s no shortage of accent trims and wallpapers. “I love the warmer side of red; it works north and south, in the city and country, in the tropics and mountains, like that wonderful peony, a deep pinky Pompeiian red,” Branca told CTC&G in 2021.
While the buyer of this property will likely want to linger by the pool or beach all day, Windsor offers a variety of amenities for modern-living. The community has a golf course, tennis center with pickleball and padel courts, equestrian center complete with a polo field, and its own “Village Centre” with a post office and market.
Windsor Real Estate, Inc. holds the rare, fully-furnished listing ready for someone to move right in.