Issue 1 · Property Edition
A private editorial tour of 815 Idlewyld Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
Simon Gedz
S.G. Trust Team · Realtor since 1995
Issue 1 · Property Edition
A private editorial tour of 815 Idlewyld Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
Simon Gedz
S.G. Trust Team · Realtor since 1995
An interactive magazine: zoom the maps, tap a pin for details, and tap "See more" for things to do.
The residence
Listed by Douglas Elliman
5 beds · 9 baths · 7,666 sq ft
Magnificent two-parcel .82 acre Idlewyld waterfront estate with over 14,000 sf in total. Ultimate deep water compound! 338ft+/- straight-line waterfront (no wake) with two docks. Main house 6,336 sf under air with 2,050 sf covered outdoor living off Chef’s kitchen, fully renovated and expanded in 2012 with option for apartment over garage. In 2018, guest house with pool pavilion added, 1,330 sf under air plus 2,504 sf terraces with dining bar for 18, caterer’s kitchen, cabana, gym, and office.
Boat length
~318 ft · Giga Yacht range · preliminary
Dockage
Private concrete seawalls, commonly near 100 feet
Depth
6–8 feet reported through the isles; verify at mean low water
Bridges
None to Port Everglades
Nearest inlet
Port Everglades
Equipment
boat lift
Seawall
Confirm canal turning radius, measured frontage, dock utilities, permits, and seawall age.
Preliminary boat-length screen: approximately 318 feet. Verify every measurement and approval.
The interiors
Magnificent two-parcel .82 acre Idlewyld waterfront estate with over 14,000 sf in total. Ultimate deep water compound! 338ft+/- straight-line waterfront (no wake) with two docks. Main house 6,336 sf under air with 2,050 sf covered outdoor living off Chef’s kitchen, fully renovated and expanded in 2012 with option for apartment over garage. In 2018, guest house with pool pavilion added, 1,330 sf under air plus 2,504 sf terraces with dining bar for 18, caterer’s kitchen, cabana, gym, and office. Estate includes 2,029 sf of air-conditioned garage space for seven cars. Walled and gated for privacy, award-winning grounds and rare tropical landscaping surround two pools and spa.
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Built in 1959
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7 garage spaces
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Private pool reported
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Lot size: 0.81
A closer look
A visual detail from the property's current listing gallery. Photography and availability remain subject to the current listing.
A closer look
A visual detail from the property's current listing gallery. Photography and availability remain subject to the current listing.
Waterfront living
Listed by Douglas Elliman
5 beds · 9 baths · 7,666 sq ft
Magnificent two-parcel .82 acre Idlewyld waterfront estate with over 14,000 sf in total. Ultimate deep water compound! 338ft+/- straight-line waterfront (no wake) with two docks. Main house 6,336 sf under air with 2,050 sf covered outdoor living off Chef’s kitchen, fully renovated and expanded in 2012 with option for apartment over garage. In 2018, guest house with pool pavilion added, 1,330 sf under air plus 2,504 sf terraces with dining bar for 18, caterer’s kitchen, cabana, gym, and office.
Boat length
~318 ft · Giga Yacht range · preliminary
Dockage
Private concrete seawalls, commonly near 100 feet
Depth
6–8 feet reported through the isles; verify at mean low water
Bridges
None to Port Everglades
Nearest inlet
Port Everglades
Equipment
boat lift
Seawall
Confirm canal turning radius, measured frontage, dock utilities, permits, and seawall age.
Preliminary boat-length screen: approximately 318 feet. Verify every measurement and approval.
From home to open water
815 Idlewyld Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Zoom the map in and out to follow the route. A preliminary waterway route from this home to the inlet. Distance follows the traveled water route; timing is an estimate, not a guaranteed passage time. Verify current charts, low-water depth, bridge clearance, tides and inlet conditions before departure — a planning guide, not permission to navigate or moor.
Life beyond the front door
Own a dock on the isles and Las Olas Boulevard becomes your dining room — walk, bike or arrive by boat.
Fine dining: Mastro's Ocean Club
Steak and seafood on the Intracoastal
Fine dining: Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Live jazz in the V Lounge
Cocktails & nightlife: Rooftop @1WLO
Skyline cocktails above Las Olas
Cocktails & nightlife: The Wilder
Speakeasy-style craft cocktails
Getting around
What's nearby in Fort Lauderdale
91 places to eat, see and do sit within reach of ZIP 33301.
19 dining · 14 bars & nightlife · 13 kids & family · 12 arts & culture · 11 sports & events
Dining: Las Olas Boulevard restaurant row · Casa D'Angelo Ristorante
Bars & Nightlife: Himmarshee Village · The Wharf Fort Lauderdale
Kids & Family: Xtreme Action Park · Sky Zone Trampoline Park (Fort Lauderdale)
Weekend favorites: Museum of Discovery and Science, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Las Olas Art Fair & seasonal street shows.
Las Olas Isles
Venice of America — 165+ miles of navigable waterways, Las Olas dining, and easy I-95 / Brightline access.
Approximate drive times are estimated from straight-line distance, not a routed or live-traffic journey. Actual driving distance and timing vary with traffic, bridges and routing.
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Fort Lauderdale Beach
0.8 mi straight-line · approximately 3 min drive
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Downtown Fort Lauderdale / Las Olas
1.7 mi straight-line · approximately 3 min drive
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Brightline Fort Lauderdale Station
2.1 mi straight-line · approximately 4 min drive
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Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood Intl (FLL)
3.8 mi straight-line · approximately 7 min drive
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Downtown Hollywood / Young Circle
7.2 mi straight-line · approximately 14 min drive
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Downtown Pompano Beach
8.3 mi straight-line · approximately 16 min drive
Education
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A day in the life
You wake inside a 7,666-square-foot estate built in 1959, set across a two-parcel 0.82-acre Idlewyld compound totaling over 14,000 square feet. Featuring five bedrooms, nine baths, and a private pool, your morning opens to views across 338 feet of straight-line, no-wake waterfront.
Weekday routines are effortless, positioned about a three-minute drive from Fort Lauderdale Beach or Downtown Fort Lauderdale and Las Olas. Travel connections are equally close, with Brightline Fort Lauderdale Station about four minutes away and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport about seven minutes away. At dusk, enjoy drinks at Rooftop @1WLO, speakeasy cocktails at The Wilder, live jazz at Eddie V's Prime Seafood, or dinner on the Intracoastal at Mastro's Ocean Club.
Dining centers on Las Olas Boulevard restaurant row, lined with sidewalk seating, sushi, steakhouses, and Italian selections. Select handmade pasta and white truffle dishes at Casa D'Angelo Ristorante, or visit Timpano Italian Chophouse for supper-club steakhouse dining and weekend live entertainment.
Art and culture thrive minutes away. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale highlights modern and contemporary shows downtown, while the Broward Center for the Performing Arts hosts touring Broadway and symphony performances along the New River. Seasonally, the Las Olas Art Fair brings juried outdoor street shows to the boulevard.
Fresh air awaits along Fort Lauderdale Beach and the A1A promenade, featuring two miles of sand and bike lanes. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park delivers 180 acres of hammock, shaded trails, a kayak lagoon, and an under-A1A beach tunnel, while Riverwalk provides river paths and water taxi connections.
Weekends offer visits to New River Fine Art, FAT Village Arts District, and the Museum of Discovery and Science with its AutoNation IMAX Theater. Shop The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas Boulevard Shopping District, or the Riverwalk Antique Car & Farmers Market, with indoor attractions nearby at Xtreme Action Park and Sky Zone Trampoline Park.
Boating life is defined by two docks along the estate's waterfront. Depths of 6 to 8 feet are reported through the isles, to be verified at mean low water. While 318 feet serves as a preliminary screening figure to verify for vessel fit, navigation features no bridges out to Port Everglades inlet.
Simon Gedz, representing South Florida buyers and sellers since 1995, warmly invites you to schedule a private tour of 815 Idlewyld Drive.
Explore this issue · This magazine is interactive: zoom the maps in and out, tap a pin for its name and walking time, and use "See more" to open every activity near this home's ZIP code.
Plan beyond the price
True monthly cost
25% down · 30 years · 6.85%
Planning estimate, not a lender or insurance quote. Taxes are modeled after sale. Roof age, wind mitigation, flood zone, reserves and assessments can materially change the total.
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Confirm taxes after sale with the county
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Bind insurance during the inspection period
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Review association reserves and assessments
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Use lender and insurance quotes before relying on any estimate
Pet-friendly, actually checked
Finding nearby dog parks…
Your path to owning it · Part 1
Simon Gedz has guided South Florida buyers since 1995. Here's how he'll walk you from the first showing to an accepted offer — call him at any step for advice.
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Get pre-approved
Simon connects you with a trusted lender so your offer is taken seriously.
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Tour the home
See it with Simon — he points out what photos never show.
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Ask Simon for a CMA
A comparative market analysis of recent sales tells you what it's really worth.
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Plan your offer
Simon recommends price, terms and contingencies based on the CMA.
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Negotiate
Counteroffers handled by Simon until terms are agreed and signed.
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Hire a real estate attorney
Simon recommends one to review the contract and protect you through closing.
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Escrow deposit
Wired to the title company or attorney, usually within 3 days.
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Order title & survey
Title search for liens; a survey confirms lot lines and improvements.
Your path to owning it · Part 2
During the inspection window Simon adds marine checks, so the dock is verified as carefully as the house. He'll recommend the next step and the right professional at each stage.
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Home inspection
Licensed inspector checks roof, AC, plumbing, electrical and structure.
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Insurance inspections
4-point and wind-mitigation reports to lower premiums.
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Seawall & dock inspection
A marine inspector checks the seawall, pilings and dock structure.
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Boat lift & equipment
Motors, cradles, power and water service tested.
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Water depth check
Depth at low tide, measured where your boat will sit.
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Run to the ocean
Bridge clearances and travel time confirmed for your boat.
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Repairs or credits
Simon negotiates fixes or a credit from the inspection findings.
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Insurance quotes
Bind home, wind and flood coverage early — Simon shares local agents.
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HOA / condo approval
Review association documents and complete any required application.
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Appraisal
Your lender confirms the value supports the price.
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Clear to close
Loan underwriting is finished; closing date and figures confirmed.
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Final walkthrough
Walk it with Simon to confirm condition and agreed repairs.
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Closing day
Sign, fund, record the deed — and get the keys.
For a private showing or a property-specific strategy conversation about 815 Idlewyld Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, contact Simon Gedz at 954.562.1798.
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Simon Gedz · S.G. Trust Team · Realtor since 1995
Listed by Douglas Elliman
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