AKAI Estates Sells Record Breaking Home For $15 Million In Southwest Ranches

The luxury housing market in South Florida continues to surge as a top executive migrating from Chicago has purchased a home in AKAI Estates in Southwest Ranches for a record $15 million. The home is set to break ground in late October and was conceptually designed by internationally acclaimed Vasco Vieira, in partnership with local architect of record Jiro Yates. Previously, the highest sold property in Southwest Ranches was for $11.5 million at 15990 Griffin Road.

With the nation experiencing a major housing shortage, South Florida remains the hottest market in real estate, in part due to the opportunity it presents to obtain a premium property with land, such as the one at AKAI Estates. This sale solidifies the type of quality estate buyers are looking for in this current market which is why South Florida will continue to see these sales throughout neighborhoods like Southwest Ranches, which continue to attract noteworthy individuals migrating to South Florida for the better climate, tax incentives, and more.

“We are thrilled to continue to see the out-of-state, and local, buyer interest in AKAI Estates,” said Alex Yokana, Developer of AKAI Estates. “South Florida and specifically Southwest Ranches have been top of mind for many high net worth individuals and families when considering where to base themselves and this property sets itself apart from the limited inventory available.”

The model selected by the buyer will feature six bedrooms and eight and a half bathrooms within three floors of open space. The 15,983 square foot estate beautifully merges indoor and outdoor living spaces. For entertainment, the pre-construction estate will include a 4,491 square foot swimming pool with a customized two bedroom guest house, a spa and full size basketball court. The estate’s upscale kitchen boasts appliances by Miele.

AKAI Estates will feature 16 estates and is being developed by Alex Yokana, Jairo Vela, and Amos and Michael Sochaczevski. Bento Queiroz Team under Compass is the exclusive sales team for the development. The Alex and Joe Team from compass represented the buyer.

“When looking for a new estate, AKAI Estates was the perfect location that provided my family and I with the seclusion and level of luxury we were looking for," said the AKAI Estates buyer. "We initially thought Miami Beach would be our choice, but Southwest Ranches and AKAI Estates delivered on everything we were seeking, including allowing me to work directly with design consultants and world-renowned architects to bring my architecturally impactful property to life."

Southwest Ranches is popular with celebrities, athletes and business executives because it offers convenient access to Miami and Fort Lauderdale with plenty of privacy and rarity which is exactly what AKAI Estates, the luxury single-family community in Southwest Ranches, is offering. As part of a prestigious suburban landscape, the 44-acre community offers five distinct spectacular models, each delivered on two acres of private property which makes AKAI Estates even more unique.

FTX US Partners With Ultra-Luxury Single-Family Home Development AKAI Estates To Accept Crypto In Southwest Ranches

The developers of AKAI Estates have announced a partnership with FTX US, a leading U.S.-regulated cryptocurrency platform, as the sole platform handling cryptocurrency conversions for the residential transactions within their collection of 16 signature luxury homes in Southwest Ranches. This announcement represents FTX US’s first partnership with a single-family home developer, further establishing AKAI Estates as a trailblazer development in today’s real estate industry and FTX US as an innovator in the cryptocurrency financial services space.

This partnership indicates the velocity at which the single family home market is evolving amidst incredible demand and tight available inventory. With the frenzy the market is currently in, tied to the record low inventory, AKAI Estates is meeting that demand and filling the void now with the collection of these homes, in addition to spec homes.

“FTX continues to grow its presence in the real estate industry in Florida, we couldn’t think of a more ideal time to work with such a prestigious cryptocurrency exchange platform,” said Alex Yokana, Developer of AKAI Estates. “We foresee this partnership with FTX bringing increased demand and expanding our demographic of buyers.”

“Alongside FTX, cryptocurrency’s presence in the real estate industry only continues to grow, and this is just the latest development in that process. We are excited to add our first luxury single-family development to our roster of partners and increase consumer access to digital assets and digital asset-related services. At FTX, we believe that crypto has a big role in the future of finance and strive to do our part to make this future come to fruition,” said Avi Dabir, Vice President of Business Development at FTX US.

Surrounded by open spaces and dazzling South Florida sunsets, the quiet enclave of AKAI Estates is conceptually designed by internationally acclaimed architect Vasco Vieira, founder and head architect of Portugal-based firm Vasco Vieira Arquitectos. The scope of the firm’s past work has ranged from individual villas to large eco-resorts including hotels, restaurants, spas and commercial buildings. With notable projects throughout Europe, AKAI Estate marks Vieira's first residential project in the United States. The local architect for AKAI Estates is Florida-based firm FSMY Architect Planner.

At AKAI Estates, high-end living unfolds across open floor plans from 7,000-15,000 square feet and beyond, combining chic cutting-edge amenities, ultra-modern styling, and the serenity of a fully gated community and the unrivaled privacy of two acres of property with each residence. Each estate includes an aquatic entertainment area and is highly customizable with the ability to add on features including putting greens, tennis/pickle-ball courts, or even a basketball court of choice. AKAI Estates is a refreshingly different way to encounter the best of South Florida living. World-famous destinations for entertainment, shopping, nightlife, golf, and more are all just a short drive away. Southwest Ranches is located just west of Fort Lauderdale, northwest of Miami and south of Palm Beach, Florida. Nearby top-rated schools, parks, and cultural sites complete a world that is just as connected as it is exclusive.

AKAI Estates is being developed by Alex Yokana, Jairo Vela, and Amos and Michael Sochaczevski. Bento Queiroz Team under Compass is the exclusive sales team for the development. Prices at AKAI Estates start at $8 million.

Former Bridgewater Associates CTO Buys AKAI Estates Residence For $8 Million In Southwest Ranches

Prasad Hedge has joined bigwig investors migrating to South Florida from Connecticut. Hedge, who was previously a CTO with Bridgewater Associates, a premier asset management firm owned by Founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer Ray Dalio, purchased an estate in Southwest Ranches Akai Estates for $8 million. Hedge is currently COO at 777 Partners, the Miami based private investment firm which is deeply involved in international sports teams and league investment. 777 Partnes has more than $3 billion in assets under management with several high-profile investments in international soccer including La Liga’s Sevilla FC, Genoa C.F.C., the Brazilian club Vasco de Game and Belgian club Standard Liège.

“When moving my family from Connecticut, we were seeking a new, modern designed single-family community. Ideally, we wanted a home within close proximity to both Miami and Fort Lauderdale. It was also important for us to be near top ranked schools. We have been working with design consultants and architects at AKAI Estates, and the process has been seamless,” said Prasad Hedge.

This sale is proof of the luxury buyers and wealthy execs continuing to bet big in South Florida. More specifically, sights are set on Southwest Ranches, a neighborhood that has seen an influx of these wealthy buyers. Hedge chose to move his family from Connecticut to AKAI Estates in Southwest Ranches in order to have a luxury single family home, while not sacrificing space or land. AKAI Estates is a luxury pre-construction single family estate community with two acre lots per home. Southwest Ranches has historically appealed to wealthy execs and business leaders looking for sprawling estates and exclusivity, keeping close proximity to Miami at just 15 miles away.

Located within the estate community, the impressive bright and airy home will be situated on a two-acre lot. It features six bedrooms and eight and a half bathrooms within two floors of open space. The model selected by Hedge includes two sundeck pavilions, one that leads to the glass-walled home gym, with a custom sunken living room and firepit. The home’s upscale summer kitchen boasts appliances by Miele. The home’s dazzling 2,343 square-foot infinity-edge pool is ideal for entertaining, surrounded by lush landscaping as well as a private sports court. The home also offers indoor entertainment with a theater space. With conceptual design by internationally acclaimed Vasco Vieira, in partnership with local architect of record Jiro Yates, the home beautifully merges indoor and outdoor living spaces.

“As a response to the single-family home shortage in South Florida, AKAI Estates is delivering 16 signature luxury estates tucked away in one of South Florida’s most sought-after residential havens, Southwest Ranches. As part of a prestigious suburban landscape, the 44-acre community offers five distinct residential floor plans, each delivered on two acres of private property which makes AKAI even more unique,” said Alex Yokana, Developer of AKAI Estates.

AKAI Estates is a collection of 16 signature luxury homes tucked away in Southwest Ranches, one of South Florida’s most sought-after residential havens. The 44-acre property offers 5 distinct residences to choose from, each delivered with two acres of private property. AKAI Estates is being developed by Alex Yokana, Jairo Vela, and Amos and Michael Sochaczevski. Bento Queiroz Team under Compass is the exclusive sales team for the development.