Among the distinguished waterfront estates that define Naples Island, few properties carry the historical weight and architectural significance of 15 The Colonnade. Listed at $10.25 million, this 6,182-square-foot residence isn't just a home — it's a piece of Long Beach history, built in 1948 for Ford Motor Company executives visiting the city to establish dealerships during the post-war boom.
"This truly is one of the most iconic and distinguished homes in all of Naples," said Ben Fisher of the Ben Fisher Team, who holds the listing alongside John Stanaland, whose firm specializes in Orange County coastal estates.
The partnership extends the property's reach from LA's beach communities to South Orange County's luxury market, maximizing exposure for what Fisher calls "a one of a kind property for all of the city."
The home's corporate origins shaped its distinctive layout. Every bedroom features an en suite bathroom — a rarity for the era — designed to accommodate visiting executives. The grand entertaining spaces tell the same story: a soaring 20-foot entry opens to what was essentially a ballroom, complete with a marble fireplace and an original walk-in wet bar finished in gold leaf walls. Even the mosaic tile floor carries a playful nod to its purpose, featuring a rooster motif — a "cocktail" bar, Fisher explained with a laugh.
Designed by architect George M. Montierth, the estate embodied a forward-thinking aesthetic.
"It was sort of a futuristic version of what came later," Fisher noted. "It was built in the late ‘40s, but it speaks to the mid-century of the ‘50s. That was a cutting-edge house in 1948 — ahead of the curve."
The home anticipated the mid-century modern movement that would define California architecture in the following decade.
The property's physical presence matches its historical pedigree. Spanning five consecutive lots with 135 feet of open-water dock frontage, it occupies a singular position at the convergence of Alamitos Bay, the Rivo Alto Canal and The Colonnade Park.
"It's not a thing" to find this much space in Naples, Fisher emphasized. The open-water docks require no bridge clearance, a significant advantage for serious yachtsmen, while Colonnade Park — maintained by the city — essentially functions as an extension of the property's front yard.
"It kind of is like an island of its own," Fisher said. "When you're in the middle of that property at the pool, you don't know where you are. It's the craziest thing."
The courtyard design creates complete privacy despite the urban island setting, with only two neighbors and no properties looking directly in. The effect feels less like a city dwelling and more like a private resort.
Throughout its 77 years, the home has retained its original character — the gold leaf walls, the cocktail bar with its mosaic rooster, the expansive entertaining spaces. Two primary suites, one with its own marble fireplace, offers luxurious retreats with walk-in closets and vanity rooms. A guest house and workshop complete the compound.
Fisher envisions a buyer who "appreciates the uniqueness and personality of this home" while bringing their own vision to it. For the right buyer, 15 The Colonnade offers something increasingly rare: a property with genuine provenance, architectural distinction and irreplaceable waterfront positioning that, as Fisher puts it, "has to be experienced."
To schedule a private tour, contact Ben Fisher at 714-376-0782 or Ben@BenFisherTeam.com.
This truly is one of the most iconic and distinguished homes in all of Naples.
—Ben Fisher
That was a cutting-edge house in 1948 — ahead of the curve.
—Ben Fisher