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Port Royal,
a prestigious landmark of Naples, is
considered
one of the finest neighborhoods in the world. The very private single-family
community is comprised of approximately 500 homes. Perfectly situated at the
southern end of Naples between the Gulf and Naples Bay, most of the area was
created by digging meandering wide channels and using the dredged fill to create
the land.
Although development work actually began in the very late 1940's, most of the
original construction took place in the late 1950's and 1960's, as it became a
popular community for wealthy winter residents. Some of these early structures,
which were often only 2,000 or 3,000 square feet, still remain. However, as land
values in Port Royal have continued to escalate, the majority of the older homes
have been razed to make way for new, grandiose residences that typically have
living areas ranging from 4,000 to 7,000 square feet, with some over 10,000.
The streets and harbors of Port Royal are appropriately given names reminiscent
of the pirates who formerly used South Florida as a haven between scavenging
expeditions; Spyglass Lane, Rum Row, and Man of War Cove are indicative of the
colorful titles. Although there are a few non-waterfront sites, most residents
enjoy dramatic bayfront or wide waterway views from the rear of their home. The
many docks on the deep waterways contain a variety of boats and yachts, ranging
from 20 to over 100 feet in length.
One of the focal points for the area is the beautiful Port Royal Club,
located on a serene stretch of Gulf-front beach directly across from the Galleon
Drive entrance to the community. Membership in the club is primarily limited to
Port Royal property owners, and it features 9 tennis courts, complete formal and
informal dining facilities, and an Olympic pool.
Prices of homes in Port Royal typically range from $2.5 to $20 million. However,
larger residences or one of the more rare beach front parcels may have
considerably higher values. The highest actual price recorded to date was a $30
million sale Gulf front property.
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