1616 N Swinton AvenueDelray Beach, FL 33444Sale Price: $2,850,000

Classic historical architecture & admired by many, meticulously restored by its current owner, this home seamlessly blends historic charm with the finest modern finishes. Imagine entertaining in this space adorned with 10-ft high pecky cypress beam ceilings, expansive windows, an original cast stone fireplace & a sophisticated formal dining room. French doors lead to a covered Chicago brick patio overlooking the artificial turfed backyard complete with putting green & 2-story guest house. The bottom level of the guest house serves as a ''cabana'' with a golf cart garage, bar area & full bath. The above apartment is a 1 BR 1 BA & fully renovated to perfection. This distinctive home stands as a rare gem, offering opportunity to those who truly appreciate/value architectural history. MAIN HOUSE- All electrical cloth wiring was removed & replaced with Romex throughout the house & added new panels. Added new central AC-2 units Roof-replaced all flat roofs & new barrel clay tile roof. All doors in main house are impact resistant. All windows have hurricane protection-roll down shutters. (4) windows in main house are impact resistant. All windows & doors in guest house are impact resistant. Plumbing-Removed cast iron plumbing and replaced with copper & PVC. Renovated kitchen & laundry- added Bosch dishwasher, Samsung appliances, LG washer/dryer, new water heater. refinished oak hardwood floors & Dade county pine floors. Restored original brass chandelier from Cuba that was refinished & rewired. Added Stair runner and brass stair holders from Stark carpeting. Retiled foyer with custom tile. Refinished pecky ceilings. Encapsulated the crawlspace with a pump system. All bathrooms renovated. Refinished & cleaned out fireplace. Repainted entire house. New or restored molding throughout. GUEST HOUSE- Completely gutted to the studs and renovated 2020 Poured new foundation and added 12 helical piles to ensure foundational support. Full impact windows/doors. Separate electric meter. Refinished Dade county pine floors upstairs. Full apartment upstairs with kitchen & all new appliances. Downstairs bar & bathroom with true residential fridges. Golf cart garage added with pecky like door. Reinforced walls with 2 x 6 planks in the walls & hurricane clips & straps. Installed new copper/PVC plumbing, electrical, mini split AC system with 3 supply unit. Separate entrance for the 2nd floor found on the stairwell on the west side of the guest house. This stairwell is new and made out of concrete, storage underneath. New hot water heater. EXTERIOR- Removed and redid asphalt driver with Chicago brick pavers & pea gravel & added Chicago brick patio in the back. Added vinyl awnings from Delray Awning on both homes & patio. Added Artificial turf (Coastal Synthetic Turf) in the backyard & putting green area. Completely re-landscaped front and backyard with Delray Garden, added landscape lighting. Added fencing for fully enclosed backyard. Restored pecky cypress ceiling under porte cochere.