Rio Poco Sits in the Lap of Delray Beach’s Elegant Properties

Posted by Jean-Luc Andriot on Monday, August 26th, 2019 at 8:21pm.

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Exclusive Home Construction and Designing with a Tropical Setting

Rio Poco homes and real estate will sweep you off your feet. The private construction and designing of each home offer a tropical setting just South of Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge and West of the 441. The elegant properties found in this Delray Beach development is ideal for those seeking an oasis in the South Florida Region. Read to learn more about this one-of-a-kind neighborhood.

In most cases, you’ll access the properties found at Rio Poco by way of a private driveway. The affluent community provides tons of privacy. Large lots landscaped with beautiful palm trees, lush grass, and in some cases, a small canal or lake may accompany the home. Many of the dense foliage includes mature trees lining the street with tons of shade.

While each single-family home has individual design-build aspects, there seems to be a common theme with the architecture leaning toward Spanish or Mediterranean characteristics. Clay tile roofing, plaster walls, large doors and in some exteriors, you’ll find custom pavers. While the neighborhood includes well-developed land, each property is unique with individual style. No two dwellings are exactly alike and are exclusive with tons of amenities.

Properties range in pricing but are in the ballpark of $1M+ and up as many of these mansions offer additional features such as private tennis courts, golf greens, and lake access. Anything goes at Rio Poco, and once you’ve driven through the neighborhood, you’ll realize this is a beautiful community with so much to offer. Here’s more of what you can expect.

Since each home has unique in style, you may find some design elements to be adobe or stone facades. Many of the properties offer paint in white or earth tones. Other characteristics are colorful access tiles, or even a terrace. Generally, the driveways tend to be circular or off the main road providing more privacy from regular traffic. Also, you may see a courtyard off the drive, giving the home more curb appeal. One common theme amongst the properties at Rio Poco is each exterior lends to the excitement you’ll get once inside the front door.

Interior designing for these properties will be just as unique as the rest of the home. Many of the features will offer raised volume ceilings, grand entryways, and picture windows where they reach from the floor to the roof. The flooring may include wood, ceramic or marble tile, or terra cotta clay. One thing you find and count on is only the best materials at these gorgeous Spanish retreats.

Kitchens may showcase designer cabinets, marble countertops, and spacious floorplans. Preparation islands are frequently the center of these rooms and may include a sink, stovetop or seating area for guests and family.

In addition to the massive kitchen space, you will most likely see a formal dining area too. However, other exciting characteristics may be top-grade appliances such as Thermador, Viking, and Sub-Zero. You may also expect designer lighting, wine cooler or cabinet-depth with matching wood panels refrigerator. No matter the brand of appliances or dramatic lights, you know you’re surrounded by excellence with every home.

What you’ll find in the master bedrooms and bathrooms are just as luxurious. It’s not unusual to see ornamental ceilings with coffered artistic accents. Also, wardrobes with dressing rooms are commonplace amongst the properties for sale here.  

The master bathrooms are equally impressive with large jacuzzi style tubs, massive mirrors, and high-fashion vanities. Most likely, the flooring will combine elegance with marble or terra cotta tiles to enhance the space with luxury.

In most of these properties, there will be multiple bedrooms where you can quickly renovate or personalize the space. With such large floorplans, there’s a variety of choices from home offices to artist’s studios. Just about anything you can imagine, you’ll find at the Rio Poco.

In addition to the spacious floorplans, these homes include impressive backyard spaces. Swimming pools are a must in South Florida, and you’ll see each listing has a private pool with incredible aquatic designing. Jacuzzis are also common amongst the mansions, but some other elements that may surprise you are waterslides, waterfalls and exotic landscaping. Not to mention, the back of the homes will open up to a covered patio or loggia where you’ll spend endless hours entertaining. While not every pool will have this feature, some will have a covered swimming pool and backyard to keep nuisance insects or wildlife from interfering with the yard. Don’t forget many of these homes will also have outdoor kitchens, top-notch barbeques and maybe even a fireplace or firepit adding the atmosphere.

Bear in mind, with a wildlife sanctuary not far; you may see animals such as deer, alligators, rare birds, and the occasional iguana. This neighborhood is truly a place where you’ll be in awe of the many species living in the Everglades.

As far as the rest of the community, you’ll find there’s plenty of things to see and do. Since Rio Poco is only minutes from Florida’s Turnpike, you’ll have easy access to Miami, West Palm Beach, and more. For those who like to travel, the 441 easily connects to other major freeways. And, you’ll also be about 20-minutes from the I-95 corridor, making a convenient trip to either Fort Lauderdale International or West Palm Beach International airports.

In addition to the convenience, there’s plenty of shopping at The Shops of San Marco and South Delray’s Shopping Center. Perhaps one of the best aspects of living at these estates is the distance for accessing the beach, and the famous Atlantic Avenue is around a half-hour when driving by car.

You’ll love all the activities that are only a short way from Rio Poco.

From top-notch housing to convenient shopping and entertainment, you could say Rio Poco has it all. If you’re looking for a summer or winter home, you might consider making this neighborhood to be your next investment. However, we can help you find a property you’d like to call home. Contact us today.

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