8880 S Tropical Trl, Merritt Island, FL 32952

This Enchanting waterfront estate will be auctioned live without reserve and sold to the highest bidder regardless of price.
Open House Previews begin Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 1-4 PM, and will continue every Saturday and Sunday until the Auction from 1-4 PM with a final scheduled preview on Friday, March 27, 2020 from 1-4 PM, the day before the auction.
This magnificent 2-story residence, at the end of a winding seashell-and-gravel driveway, was constructed in 2001 by Custom Home Builder, David Charroux, and designed by award-winning Palm Beach architect, Raphael Saladrigas. Built on a spectacular 3.41-acre lot, it offers approximately 3,700 SF of interior living space with 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, an elegant living room, formal dining room, and a fabulous game room.
Captivating views of the surrounding waterways can be enjoyed from nearly every room in the house. A luxurious West Indies vibe is featured throughout - down to the exotic woods and handsome bamboo flooring. A first-floor game room is the perfect spot to entertain while surrounded by sapele panelling, a coffered ceiling, concrete floors, and a stylish alligator-skin fireplace. Already wired for TV and a built in surround sound system!
The bright and airy kitchen showcases maple cabinets, a large prep island, a 6-burner gas cooktop, and a breakfast bar with a striking black granite counter top. Top-of-the-line appliances include Dacor, GE, and Bosch. A cozy living room is just steps away - with custom built-in shelves and cabinets, dual ceiling fans, a wood-burning fireplace, and a wall of Marvin, high-impact French doors (replaced in 2012). Natural light illuminates the space perfectly.More sapele wood graces the staircase leading to the second floor, where you’ll find three bedrooms with vaulted, wood-clad ceilings and generous closets. The master bedroom and its office offer a private balcony with Marvin French doors, a wood-burning fireplace, and a large closet with extra attic storage. The other bedroom is equipped with a private balcony as well. All three full bathrooms feature high end fixtures by Kohler.
The sprawling backyard is, in a word, DREAMY. With a picturesque covered porch, large lanai, and wood-burning brick fireplace, guests will never want to leave. Here you’re surrounded by a verdant landscape - old growth live oaks, laurel oaks, mangos, and regal palm trees. Best of all, you’ll have direct access to the intracoastal! Steps away is the 300-foot private dock overlooking Banana River, and on the other side is the Indian River.This remarkable home features storm protection with its icynene insulation and metal roof. Multiple storage options include a detached 3-car garage with attic storage and ample space for larger items like paddle boards, wave runners, bicycles, and kayaks.
IN COOPERATION WITH JACK JEFFCOAT & COMPANY, ELLINGSON PROPERTIES