Palm Beach's 'Ham and Cheese House' listed for $105m after restoration
The historic 'Ham and Cheese House' in Palm Beach, Florida, has been listed for $105 million following an extensive multi-year restoration. Designed in 1928 by Maurice Fatio, the Italian Romanesque mansion is famous for its unique red-and-grey exterior and a private tunnel leading to the beach.
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The listing highlights the extreme luxury real estate market in Palm Beach and the preservation of historic architectural landmarks.
A couple who bought Palm Beach’s famous 'Ham And Cheese House' for $15.975 million in 2013 has seen the historic oceanfront estate listed for $105 million after a multi-year restoration. The property, officially known as Casa Eleda, is one of the recognisable mansions in Palm Beach, Florida.The seven-bedroom Italian Romanesque-style mansion has more than 13,000 square feet of living space and about 150 feet of direct ocean frontage. According to Daily Mail, it is located in Palm Beach’s prestigious Estate Section and is among a small number of properties on the island currently listed for more than $100 million.One of its most unusual features is a private tunnel running beneath South Ocean Boulevard. The tunnel connects the main residence directly to the beach, allowing residents to reach the Atlantic without crossing the busy road.
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