The Reef is a landmarked oceanfront condominium designed by architect Gene Lawrence, positioned on South Ocean Boulevard between Phipps Ocean Park and the Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course. This top-floor corner unit has been fully renovated with a modern coastal approach, offering triple exposure across the Atlantic, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the garden canopy of the surrounding parkland.
The Reef is a landmarked oceanfront condominium designed by architect Gene Lawrence, positioned on South Ocean Boulevard between Phipps Ocean Park and the Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course. This top-floor corner unit has been fully renovated with a modern coastal approach, offering triple exposure across the Atlantic, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the garden canopy of the surrounding parkland.
Architecture at The Reef
Gene Lawrence's design for The Reef earned landmark status from the Town of Palm Beach, which places the building under the Landmarks Preservation Commission. Any future exterior modifications would require commission approval, though interior renovations remain at the owner's discretion. The building dates to 1974 and sits on the ocean side of South Ocean Boulevard with gated beach access directly from the pool deck.
Interior Layout & Renovation
The apartment has been reconfigured with an open floor plan across 1,868 square feet under air, incorporating two bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a den. Polished concrete floors run throughout, and volume ceilings amplify the sense of scale. Uninterrupted rows of sliding impact glass doors line the ocean and Intracoastal exposures, connecting the living areas to a 700-square-foot wraparound balcony.
The kitchen centers on an extended white marble island with European cabinetry. The primary bath features a stainless steel Japanese soaking tub. The corner orientation delivers cross-ventilation and light from sunrise over the Atlantic through sunset over the Intracoastal.
Outdoor Living & Building Amenities
A private poolside cabana conveys with the unit, equipped with a full bath and kitchenette. The building's common areas include a pool deck and lawn with direct gated beach access, a gym, and a steam room. The Reef operates with a doorman, on-site professional management, phone/intercom entry, and security system. One garage parking space is included, and the building is pet-friendly.
Location & Access
This stretch of South Ocean Boulevard sits in a recreational corridor anchored by Phipps Ocean Park and the award-winning Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course, both within walking distance. The Phipps Ocean Park Tennis Center is immediately adjacent. A lakeside trail connects to the broader Palm Beach path network for walking, jogging, and cycling. The building is approximately ten minutes from Worth Avenue, fifteen minutes from Palm Beach International Airport, and five minutes from the Southern Boulevard bridge to West Palm Beach.
Key Features
- Landmarked building designed by architect Gene Lawrence (1974)
- Top-floor corner unit with 700-square-foot wraparound balcony
- Triple exposure: Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, and garden views
- Polished concrete floors and full-height sliding impact glass doors
- White marble island kitchen with European cabinetry
- Stainless steel Japanese soaking tub in primary bath
- Private poolside cabana with full bath and kitchenette
- Gated beach access from the pool deck
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