5 Ultra-Luxury Waterfront Estates Across Palm Beach and Beyond

On a picturesque Via off Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, this six-floor Addison Mizner–designed landmark offers a rare blend of heritage and versatility. The mixed-use layout is thoughtfully layered: a two-floor penthouse crowns the building, complemented by three additional separate apartments below. At street level, retail space brings a lively, in-town energy, while a two-car garage adds everyday practicality in a coveted setting. With its storied design pedigree and a footprint that accommodates multiple living arrangements under one roof, the residence reads as both a private retreat and a dynamic Palm Beach address. Life here unfolds between the quiet charm of the Via and the effortless rhythm of Worth Avenue just beyond.

Set on a rare 0.78-acre cul-de-sac lot in the Near Town North End of Palm Beach Island, this Michael Burrows–designed residence reads as a masterclass in organic elegance—expansive yet quietly unpretentious, deeply comfortable, and filled with natural light. A glass-walled foyer opens to views of the serene pool and gardens, while the entry hall doubles as an expansive gallery for art and sculpture. At the center, soaring 22-foot open-beamed wood ceilings crafted from Northern California redwood rise beneath skylights that shift the day’s light with the seasons. Walls of glass disappear to connect interior living spaces to an 80-foot covered loggia, conceived as a shaded outdoor room that keeps direct sun at bay. A shared fireplace anchors the formal living room and library, and the east wing’s primary suite is crowned by a triangular “moon window” angled to frame the night sky.

Along the water’s edge in Manalapan, this offering is comprised of five fee simple, privately owned water lots at 5000 S. Ocean Boulevard (Lots 1–5). Designed for those who value privacy, the setting supports a range of water-focused possibilities already outlined here: a private mooring area, a fish farm, a dedicated fishing area, or potential docks or floating homes. The lots sit west of 3090, 4000, and 4020 S. Ocean Blvd., creating a discreet, ownership-forward alternative to traditional land parcels. Flexibility is built in, with individual lots or curated lot packages available separately, plus incentives for multiple-lot purchases. Consider it a rare chance to shape a personal waterside use in Manalapan—quietly, and on your own terms.

Size: 1.00 acres

Along the water’s edge in the prestigious Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club, this British West Indies-inspired oceanfront estate spans 1.27 acres with 122 feet of direct Atlantic Ocean frontage. Inside, 11,604± square feet of air-conditioned living space is arranged for both large-scale entertaining and unhurried coastal days, from a dramatic gallery foyer to expansive living and gathering rooms. A chef’s kitchen anchors the home, joined by a theater, game room, fitness room, elevator, and private 984-square-foot guest accommodations. The oceanfront owner’s suite feels set apart, complete with a private balcony. Outdoors, covered lanais extend the living space alongside a summer kitchen, an infinity-edge pool and spa, and a private dune crossover leading to a secluded stretch of beach—an everyday rhythm of privacy, scale, and resort-style ease.

Along the water’s edge in Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, this residence spans 100 feet of pristine waterfront, facing the preserved natural sanctuary of Capone Island—an undeveloped mangrove island that lends enduring privacy, lush green vistas, and a rare sense of calm. Constructed by Albanese Builders and designed and furnished by BE Designs, the home opens to soaring ceilings and a grand, wide staircase, with a fully concrete second level reinforcing its structural integrity. Seven bedrooms and nine-and-a-half baths are paired with richly considered spaces, including a club room with custom bar and pool table and a glass-enclosed office. A double-island chef’s kitchen with Miele appliances is supported by a discreet butler’s pantry, while two laundry rooms add ease. Italian porcelain accent walls, a marble fireplace, decorative fireplaces, and sculptural water features—at the entry and cascading beside the resort-style pool—shape a daily rhythm of quiet sophistication.