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701 Sanctuary Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33431

$15,500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 10,259 Status: Active
Current Price: $15,500,000 List Date: 11/26/2025 Last Modified: 3/26/2026

Description

Located in Boca Raton's ultra-exclusive deep-water enclave, The Sanctuary, recognized by Forbes as one of the "Top Ten Exclusive Gated Communities in the Nation", this architecturally significant estate blends world-class design, modern luxury, and unmatched security. Designed by Affiniti Architects and built by Bloomfield Construction, it features soaring 30-ft ceilings, dramatic walls of glass, chef's kitchen, media room, billiards room, elevator, luxe primary wing with dual spa baths and boutique closets, private dock with deep-water ocean access, resort-style pool, and 24/7 armed guard-gated security with land and water patrols.

Supplements: Set within the heart of Boca Raton's most prestigious and secure deep-water enclave, this extraordinary waterfront estate transcends traditional luxury living. Located in The Sanctuary, recognized by Forbes as one of the "Top Ten Exclusive Gated Communities in the Nation", this meticulously reimagined architectural masterpiece is a rare offering where world-class design, modern sophistication, elite security, and yachting lifestyle converge in perfect harmony. Designed by award-winning Affiniti Architects and masterfully built by the renowned Bloomfield Construction, the residence is a striking expression of architectural pedigree and refined craftsmanship. Every detail has been thoughtfully curated to create a home that is both visually breathtaking and exceptionally livable, an immersive work of art for the discerning buyer who values beauty, privacy, and peace of mind at the highest level. From the moment of arrival, the estate makes an unforgettable first impression. A dramatic foyer welcomes you beneath soaring 30-foot ceilings, where expansive walls of glass and statement architectural lines frame the home's light-filled interiors. The grand scale is immediately balanced by warmth and elegance, with open-concept living spaces designed to maximize natural light, waterfront vistas, and effortless flow between formal and casual environments. Every room has been composed with entertaining in mind. Sophisticated and inviting, the main living areas unfold seamlessly into a series of refined spaces ideal for intimate gatherings or grand-scale hosting. A designer entertainment bar of Agate Thera Titan semi-precious stone with a polished finish creates a natural focal point for evening cocktails and conversation, while a professional-grade billiards room adds a layer of distinction and leisure. An impressive media suite offers a cinematic retreat for private screenings or game-day enjoyment, and a private elevator provides convenience and accessibility across the home's multiple levels. At the heart of the residence, the chef's kitchen is a statement of both function and style. Outfitted with top-tier appliances, custom cabinetry, and exceptional finishes, it is designed to inspire culinary creativity while serving as a central gathering place for everyday living. Flowing effortlessly into multiple dining galleries and entertaining spaces, the kitchen supports everything from elegant dinner parties to relaxed waterfront brunches with ease. The primary wing is a true sanctuary within the home, a private retreat conceived with the ambiance of a luxury resort. Spacious and serene, it offers a refined sense of seclusion with tranquil water views that shimmer just beyond the windows. Dual spa-inspired bathrooms create a his-and-hers experience of comfort and indulgence, while separate boutique-style dressing rooms/closets provide both beauty and functionality. Private sitting areas complete the suite, offering quiet moments of reflection, morning coffee overlooking the water, or a peaceful escape at day's end. Each guest suite has been thoughtfully designed as a private haven in its own right, ensuring family and visitors experience the same level of luxury and comfort found throughout the estate. Rich millwork, custom lighting, and carefully selected materials create an atmosphere of understated elegance, while the home's thoughtful layout enhances privacy for all who stay. Beyond its beauty, this residence offers something increasingly rare in today's luxury market: true security without compromise. In a world where privacy has become one of the most coveted luxuries, The Sanctuary delivers an unrivaled level of protection. With 24/7 armed guard-gated entry, roving land patrols, and dedicated water patrols, residents benefit from a multi-layered security infrastructure that is both discreet and comprehensive. The result is a fortress-like sense of safety wrapped in the elegance of an open, airy, architecturally significant waterfront home. For those who demand both serenity and assurance, there are few communities that compare. Outdoors, the property transforms into a private resort and yachting retreat, designed to embrace the very best of South Florida's coveted waterfront lifestyle. The estate's private dock is tailored for the elite yachtsman, offering deep-water access and immediate connection to the Intracoastal and Atlantic beyond. Whether setting out for a day on the water or returning at sunset, the boating experience here is seamless, sophisticated, and truly world-class. A resort-style pool glistens amid lush tropical landscaping, creating a secluded outdoor oasis that feels worlds away from the everyday. Surrounded by verdant greenery and thoughtfully designed terraces, the exterior spaces invite both relaxation and entertaining on a grand scale. The transition from indoors to outdoors is beautifully fluid, with expansive openings and integrated living areas that embody the quintessential South Florida lifestyle, sunlit, elegant, and effortlessly connected to the water. As a resident of The Sanctuary, ownership extends beyond the home itself to include access to one of the region's most exclusive and meticulously maintained private communities. Known for its exceptional privacy, deep-water access, and uncompromising standards, The Sanctuary is widely regarded as one of the most coveted addresses in Boca Raton and beyond. The Sanctuary HOA amenities include: ~24/7 armed guard-gated security ~Roving land patrols and monitored waterfront security ~Private 20-slip marina ~Tennis and basketball courts ~Playground ~27-acre bird and wildlife preserve ~Maintenance of community landscaping, roads, and common areas ~Additional resident concierge-style services A reputation for exceptional privacy, safety, and exclusivity This is more than a residence, it is a statement of lifestyle, taste, and intention. A place where architecture inspires, where security is seamless, and where every detail has been designed to elevate the experience of home. Rarely does a property of this caliber become available within The Sanctuary, especially one that so completely captures the essence of waterfront luxury, world-class design, and protected privacy. For the buyer who seeks the extraordinary, who values elite craftsmanship, deep-water yachting access, and one of the most secure and prestigious communities in the nation, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a true Boca Raton masterpiece.

More Information MLS# R11143118

Contract Information

Comp Sale YN: No Listing Contract Date: 2025-11-20 Status: Active Original List Price: 16900000 List Price: $15,500,000 Current Price: $15,500,000

Location and Legal

County Or Parish: Palm Beach County Parish Name: Palm Beach City Name: Boca Raton Postal Zip: 33431 Geographic Area: PB02 Special Assessment YN: No Country: United States Street Number: 701 Street Name: Sanctuary Street Suffix: Drive State Or Province: FL Postal Code: 33431 Subdivision Name: SANCTUARY Area: 4180 Elementary School: J. C. Mitchell Middle Or Junior School: Boca Raton Community High School: Boca Raton Parcel Number: 06434708200000400 Zoning: R1B-R1A

General Property Information

Living Area Main: 7683 Gated Community YN: Yes Lot Size Area: 13698 Senior Community YN: No Outdoor Living Spaces YN: Yes Land Lease YN: No Stories Total: 2 Stories: 2 Fireplace YN: Yes Pool Private YN: Yes Spa YN: Yes Year Roof Installed: 2015 Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Bedrooms Total: 4 Bathrooms Total: 7 Bathrooms Full: 5 Bathrooms Half: 2 Building Area Main: 10259 Building Area Source: Public Records Year Built: 2015 Garage YN: 1 Attached Garage YN: 1 Garage Spaces: 3 Covered Spaces: 3 Lot Size Acres: 0.31 Frontage Length: 106 Waterfront YN: 1 Direction Faces: South

Financial Information

Association Deposit YN: No Application Required YN: Yes Association Membership: Mandatory Estimated Monthly Assoc Recurring Fee: 2054 Membership Fee Required YN: No Association YN: 1 Association Fee: 2054 Association Fee Frequency: Monthly Tax Annual Amount: 149145 Tax Year: 2025 Tax Legal Description: SANCTUARY LT 40

Office/Member Information

DXORIGMLSID: RML

Application Fee Details

Application Fee Required: Yes Application Fee: 150

Amenities

Basketball Court: 1 Playground: 1 Tennis Court(s): 1

Association Amenities

Gated: 1

Dining Area

Eat-In Kitchen: 1 Formal Dining: 1 Kitchen Dining: 1

Entry Information

Entry Location: Entry Level Living Area Y

Exterior Features

Barbecue: 1 Built-in Barbecue: 1 Custom Lighting: 1 Lighting: 1 Outdoor Kitchen: 1 Pool Bathroom: 1

Fireplace Features

Gas: 1

Flooring

Marble: 1 Wood: 1

Parking Features

Garage Door Opener: 1 Guest: 1 Attached Garage: 1 Garage: 1

Property Condition

Resale: 1

Spa Features

Heated: 1 In Ground: 1

Fencing

Fenced: 1

Structure Type

House: 1

Possession

Close Of Escrow: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Utilities

Sewer Available: 1 Water Available: 1

View

Pool: 1 Preserve: 1

Heating

Central: 1

Sprinkler Description

Auto Sprinkler: 1

Water Access

No Fixed Bridge: 1 Ocean Access: 1

Water View

Canal: 1 Intracoastal: 1

Window Features

Sliding: 1 Storm Window(s): 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Free-Standing Freezer: 1 Gas Range: 1 Ice Maker: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1 Cooktop: 1

Construction Materials

CBS: 1 Stucco: 1

Interior Features

Bar: 1 Bedroom Layout - Split: 1 Built-in Features: 1 Cathedral Ceiling(s): 1 Central Vacuum: 1 Closet Cabinetry: 1 Elevator: 1 Entrance Foyer: 1 High Ceilings: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Roman Tub: 1 Upstairs Living Area: 1 Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1 Wet Bar: 1

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: 1 Lower Level: 1 Upper Level: 1

Levels

Multi/Split: 1

Listing Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac: 1 Landscaped: 1

Other Equipment

Generator: 1

Pool Features

Heated: 1 In Ground: 1 Pool/Spa Combo: 1 Private: 1

Roof

Concrete: 1 Shingle: 1 Tile: 1

Security Features

Gated with Guard: 1 Security Patrol: 1 Smoke Detector(s): 1

Water Source

Public: 1

Waterfront Features

Canal Front: 1 Intracoastal: 1 Seawall: 1

Boat and Dock Information

Dock: Yes Boat Max Length: 100 Dock Details: 106 Boat Dock Accommodates: Up to 100 Ft Boat

Boat and Dock Features

Private Dock: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Association Type

Homeowner Association: 1

Showing Requirements

Appointment Only: 1 See Remarks: 1

Main Level Rooms

Main Level Bathrooms: 2

Main Living Area

Entry Level: 1

Master Bedroom/Bath

2 Master Baths: 1 Bidet: 1 Dual Sinks: 1 Master Bdrm - Sitting: 1 Master Bdrm - Upstairs: 1 Separate Shower: 1 Separate Tub: 1

Pets Allowed YN

Yes: 1

Pets Allowed

No Restrictions: 1

Pool Size Details

Pool Size (WxL): 40X

Storm Protection

Impact Glass: Complete Permanent Generator: Whole House

Tax Information

City/County: 1

Showing Details

Pet(s) on Premises: No

Outdoor Living Spaces

Balcony: 1 Deck: 1 Patio: 1

Balcony Details

Balcony - Covered: 1 Balcony - Open: 1

Patio Details

Patio - Covered: 1 Patio - Open: 1

Room Types

Den: 1 Family Room: 1 Great Room: 1 Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: Main Living Room: 1 Living Room Level: Main Master Bedroom: 1 Master Bedroom Level: Upper

Price Calculations

Current Price To SqFt: 1510.86

Acreage Description

1/4 To Less Than 1/2 Acre Lot: 1 Less Than 1 Acre Lot: 1

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-02-27T18:46:52Z Major Change Type: Price Reduced Price Change Timestamp: 2026-02-27T18:46:52Z Status Change Date: 2025-11-26

Originating Details

Originating System Key: 20251120163921097065000000 Originating System ID: M00000170

Property Features

Association Amenities: Gated Dining Area: Eat-In Kitchen; Formal Dining; Kitchen Dining Exterior Features: Barbecue; Built-in Barbecue; Custom Lighting; Lighting; Outdoor Kitchen; Pool Bathroom Fireplace Features: Gas Flooring: Marble; Wood Parking Features: Garage Door Opener; Guest; Attached Garage; Garage Property Condition: Resale Spa Features: Heated; In Ground Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Free-Standing Freezer; Gas Range; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Cooktop Boat and Dock Features: Private Dock Construction Materials: CBS; Stucco Cooling: Central Air Association Type: Homeowner Association Fencing: Fenced Heating: Central Interior Features: Bar; Bedroom Layout - Split; Built-in Features; Cathedral Ceiling(s); Central Vacuum; Closet Cabinetry; Elevator; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Roman Tub; Upstairs Living Area; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Lower Level; Upper Level Levels: Multi/Split Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Landscaped Main Living Area: Entry Level Other Equipment: Generator Pets Allowed YN: Yes Pets Allowed: No Restrictions Pool Features: Heated; In Ground; Pool/Spa Combo; Private Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Concrete; Shingle; Tile Security Features: Gated with Guard; Security Patrol; Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Sprinkler Description: Auto Sprinkler Structure Type: House Tax Information: City/County Utilities: Sewer Available; Water Available View: Pool; Preserve Water Access: No Fixed Bridge; Ocean Access Water Source: Public Water View: Canal; Intracoastal Waterfront Features: Canal Front; Intracoastal; Seawall Window Features: Sliding; Storm Window(s) Showing Requirements: Appointment Only; See Remarks Outdoor Living Spaces: Balcony; Deck; Patio Balcony Details: Balcony - Covered; Balcony - Open Patio Details: Patio - Covered; Patio - Open Room Types: Den; Family Room; Great Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom Acreage Description: 1/4 To Less Than 1/2 Acre Lot; Less Than 1 Acre Lot

Room Information

Living Room Length: 32.00 Length: 32.00 Width: 21.00 Width: 21.00 Level: Main Kitchen Length: 12.00 Length: 12.00 Width: 21.00 Width: 21.00 Level: Main Master Bedroom Length: 19.50 Length: 19.50 Width: 28.00 Width: 28.00 Level: Upper Family Room Great Room
Listing Office: Douglas Elliman
Last Updated: March - 26 - 2026
701 Sanctuary Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33431- MLS# R11143118
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