A newly built Florida megamansion has set itself apart from the signature flash of the Sunshine State with a unique feature that adds a feeling of old-world serenity to its glittering design: a 125-year-old olive tree that was imported from California and now sits at the center of the dwelling.
The tree is valued at $20,000 and is set in a reflective pool in an atrium at the heart of the Boca Raton property, which is now on the market for $11.5 million.
“Encased within a glass-wrapped sanctuary,” it is “designed to bring nature directly into the heart of the home” while providing a tranquil space where residents can escape the craziness of the outside world, the property’s description notes…