Who's Who in Jupiter Island

For years Jupiter Island has been attracting some ofmaking headlines lately, is Celine Dion. Already a local,
the most affluent families in the world. In fact, thiswith residences in Admiral's Cove and Jack Nicklaus'
exclusive hideaway is the perfect playground for theBear's Club, Dion has acquired a 3.7-acre oceanfront
rich and famous! Situated north of Palm Beach,property on South Beach Road. Purchased in June
between the Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway,2005 for $12.5 million, all existing structures were
Jupiter Island offers white sandy beaches, lushleveled to create a blank canvas for her new
unspoiled surroundings, and quick access to airports,family-friendly estate.
shopping, world-class restaurants, and championshipThe objective was to create a relaxing "island-like"
golf courses.atmosphere with tropical themed architecture. In
Some of the the Island's notable past and presentaddition to the 9,825 square foot main home, the
residents include: Tori Amos, Bryant Gumbel, Michaelproperty will feature two guesthouses, an
Jordon, Burt Reynolds and other assorted politiciansunderground garage, two swimming pools, two tennis
and athletes. Jupiter Island is a popular spot forcourts, a pool cabana and beach cabana boasting a
golfers, including Greg Norman who currently has asmall gym. The pool area will feature a special
home up for sale.children's section complete with waterslides and lazy
After unsuccessfully trying to sell his estate in 2008,river.
this humble abode is back up on the market.The main house sports an octagon-shaped open
"Tranquility," (not quite a fitting name for a residencedesign that features an ocean-facing living room, and
that has seen two divorces), is the seventh mosttwo wings containing bedrooms and a sound-proof
expensive house in the U.S. - probably more if youTV room. Take the stairs or the elevator upstairs
add in the two divorce settlements. Sitting on 8and you'll find a large playroom, children's rooms and
acres, Tranquility boasts 9 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms,master suite.
six separate buildings including the beachfront mainThe master suite boasts an outdoor spa, several
house, coach house, carriage house guest house, andbalconies, three fireplaces and a dream 460-square
a 50-foot pool and gym. There is plenty of room forfoot closet.
parking in the 17-car garage and docking facilities forAfter purchasing an adjacent 2-acre lot to serve as
a large yacht.entrance and site of a future 2,621 square foot
If you can afford the $65 million price tag, you won'tguesthouse, the final cost of the property was $19.5
blink an eye at the $130,000 property tax bill.million (before a single nail had been hammered).
Another Jupiter resident whose home has been