Palm Beach's 'Ham and Cheese House' Listed at $105 Million
Casa Eleda, famously dubbed the 'Ham and Cheese House' for its striking coral coquina stone and red brick façade, has hit the market at $105 million in Palm Beach's prestigious Estate Section. Originally completed in 1928 by Swiss architect Maurice Fatio for Mortimer Schiff, the mansion was acquired in 2013 by Marion Hug Antonini and his late wife for just under $16 million. Following a comprehensive two-year renovation, it has been honored by the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach. The Italian Romanesque estate spans approximately 13,200 square feet, boasting seven bedrooms, ten bathrooms, and exquisite outdoor features, with representation by Christian Angle.
Key facts
- Casa Eleda, known as the 'Ham and Cheese House', is listed at $105 million.
- Designed by Maurice Fatio, completed in 1928 for Mortimer and Adele Schiff.
- Acquired in 2013 by Marion Hugh Antonini and his late wife Penny for under $16 million.
- Renovated over two years with Smith Architectural Group and decorator Susan Zises Green.
- Received awards from the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach and the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation.
- Features 7 bedrooms, 10 full baths, 4 powder rooms, and 13,200 square feet.
- Includes a 165-foot tunnel to a beachside cabana and 154 feet of ocean frontage.
- Listing agent is Christian Angle of Christian Angle Real Estate.
Entities
Artists
- Maurice Fatio
- Susan Zises Green
- Mario Nievera
- Mortimer L. Schiff
- Daniel Petroni Photography
Institutions
- Smith Architectural Group
- Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach
- Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
- Christian Angle Real Estate
- Robb Report
Locations
- Palm Beach
- United States
- Florida
- Atlantic Ocean