Jupiter Home Makes a Grand Statement

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As Ed and Ashley Brown, founders of the Selfless Love Foundation, began looking for a property that could serve as their private residence and setting for their nonprofit’s special events, their eyes turned toward the Bear’s Club golf community in Jupiter. It was there that they found what they were looking for: a sprawling, five-acre estate with 15,184 square feet that included an expansive primary home, a detached office, and a slew of two-car garages.

Ed, an avid golfer, entrepreneur, and professional race car driver, and Ashley, a spokesmodel for various international brands, established their foundation to help foster children find loving families. “We frequently open our doors for meaningful charity events,” says Ashley. “We love to entertain, so we designed our home with hospitality at its heart.”

First-time visitors to the stunning property might think they are entering a five-star luxury resort. An immaculate stone driveway lined with palm trees preludes the home’s grand first impression; a striking glass-bottom rooftop pool elegantly cantilevers over a private entrance to the dwelling’s posh clubroom. The exterior architecture draws inspiration from opulent island resorts, featuring coral stone, richly stained woods, and resplendent landscaping. Private walkways and guest terraces blend fluidly with vibrant greenery and tranquility-inducing water features. Thoughtfully placed windows throughout afford extraordinary views, creating a flawless indoor/outdoor connection.

When it came time to choosing a design firm to handle the estate’s aesthetics, the Browns called on Marc-Michaels Interior Design, the Winter Park firm they’ve worked with for years. “The endeavor was a true collaboration between the homeowners, architect, builders, and design team,” says designer Melissa Adair who partnered with colleague Rachel Ortiz on the project. “Having worked with these clients for years, we are grateful for their trust in our design process. This allowed us the creative freedom to bring their vision to life.”

The residence’s bespoke aesthetic blends contemporary elegance with resort-style living. Polished porcelain floors set the foundation, elevated by a mix of lacquered cabinetry alongside stained and richly patinaed wood accents. A curated selection of metal finishes and striking stone slabs introduce depth and sophistication throughout the home. Luxurious furnishings, high-end fittings, and statement lighting installations further enhance the refined yet inviting atmosphere. “Our favorite part of the process was seeing all the finishes come together with furnishings and lighting,” notes Ortiz. “Witnessing our initial vision on paper transform into reality is always rewarding.”

Further revealing the homeowners’ social nature, a lavish club room with a gaming area includes a knockout angular pool table, an array of arcade games, and an acrylic foosball table that sits directly beneath a glass-bottom lap pool, one of the home’s most notable wow features. A bar area clad in luminous slabs of backlit white quartz and agate rivals that of any world-class luxury hotel. High-gloss lacquered cabinetry and floating shelves lend to its sophistication, along with sleek stainless-steel cubes illuminating top-shelf spirits.

Designed to deliver the ultimate luxury experience, the pool generates a true centerpiece, featuring a massive rock waterfall, a cantilevered summer kitchen with a swim-up bar, and chic in-pool lounging. The innovative alfresco design wraps around the entire back of the main living space, enhancing the property’s fluent indoor/outdoor flow and further elevating the home’s resort-like ambiance. A private water feature visible from the guest wing creates a tropical oasis with a serene walkway accompanied by the calming sounds of trickling water.

“This rambling five-acre property allowed us the freedom to design what the homeowners requested—elaborate one-story living with ample spaces for entertaining,” says Adair. “By working seamlessly as a team, we created a stunning home that combines luxurious design with all the amenities of a five-star resort.”

Story Credits:

Interior Design by Melissa Adair & Rachel Ortiz, Marc-Michaels Interior Design, Winter Park, FL

Builder Onshore Construction & Development, Jupiter, FL

Landscape Design by Tom Lucido, Lucido & Associates, Stuart, FL

Hardscape Design by Stephanie Portus, PLA Design Studio, Boca Raton, FL

Text by Jenee Destin

Photography by Douglas Friedman, New York, NY

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