Lower Penthouse At Bjarke Ingels-Designed Grove at Grand Bay Sells For $19.5 Million

Luxury living in Coconut Grove reached new heights with the recent sale of a stunning unit at The Grove at Grand Bay building. The single-floor penthouse, located at 2669 S Bayshore Dr #LPH, was sold for $19.5 million, $1,770 PSF.

The seller of the property was aluminum executive Delfin Gilbert, represented by Chad Carroll and Lisandra Martinez of The Carroll Group. The buyer, who remains unnamed, was represented by Rob Fuller & Malgozata Fuller of The Rob Fuller Group at ONE Sotheby's International Realty.

The penthouse spans 11,000 SF with 12-foot ceilings, featuring interior design by Nick Luaces and throughout the six bedrooms, six bathrooms, two powder rooms, a theater, library, office, and distinct seating zones. The luxurious living space includes Bang & Olufsen home automation, a 3,000 SF master suite with a dressing area, midnight kitchen, gym, sauna, and terraces accessible from public spaces. Further elevating the living experience is a 4-car private garage with storage, bay views from the wrap-around terrace, private elevator foyer, and deluxe kitchen.

Grove at Grand Bay, a collaboration between Terra and architect Bjarke Ingels, redefined the Coconut Grove skyline with two innovative towers completed in 2016. As the first new development on Bayshore Drive in decades, the property was designed not just as a collection of residences, but as a community focused on enhancing the lives of residents and the surrounding neighborhood. With modern amenities and a commitment to environmental responsibility, Grove at Grand Bay became the first residential development in the city to earn Gold LEED certification.

Images via Daniel Petroni

The First Estate Built On Star Island In 1924 Sells For $57 Million Following Ultra-Luxe Mega-Expansion

The first estate built on Star Island in 1924 has sold for $57 million following an ultra-luxe mega-expansion. The transaction is one of the highest prices paid for a modern home in Miami-Dade. The seller was represented by Dina Goldentayer with Douglas Elliman, while the undisclosed buyer was represented by Chad Carroll with The Carroll Group at Compass.

Located at 27 Star Island, the sprawling estate offers history and the ultimate in contemporary living with two distinct homes spanning 25,000 square-feet of living space on an expansive 40,000 square-foot waterfront lot. The property initially listed for $90 million with Alyssa Morgan, currently of INSIDE Network, seeking to set a Miami-Date County record. Star Island is one of Miami Beach’s most coveted address’ with just 30 waterfront homes in the gated community.

The original home built in 1924 by prominent architect Walter De Garmo is Star Island’s first residence. The structure was picked up and relocated to the South side of the property in 2014 and masterfully restored in a way that embodies the roaring 20’s. The second home is a modern masterpiece overlooking 100 feet of water frontage designed by Starchitect SAOTA and built by Coastal.

Together the residences offer a total of 11 bedrooms plus 12 full and 3 half baths. Features include a Chef’s kitchen with Gulio appliances and 5 cooking methods, elevator, sunset rooftop lounge, and 1,400 bottle wine room. Estate amenities include a waterfront gym, spa with sauna & steam, cold plunge, jacuzzi , massive wraparound pool, office cabana, spa with massage room and hair salon, and new dock with boat lift.

Images by Lifestyle Production Group (LPG) from the original listing by Alyssa Morgan which was covered by PROFILEmiami in January 2022.

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Fitness Mogul Anne Mahlum Under Contract For Pinecrest Spec Home Asking $13.5 Million

Fitness mogul, entrepreneur and philanthropist Anne Mahlum and high-performance coach Brett Eaton are under contract to purchase a new construction home asking $13.5 million in Miami’s ritzy Pinecrest neighborhood. Chad Carroll with The Carroll Group at Compass represented Mahlum and Eaton in the transaction.

The meticulously crafted residence at 11755 Southwest 68th Court, Pinecrest is located on a sprawling 1 acre lot offering 11,586-square feet of living space with eight bedrooms, nine bathrooms plus two powder rooms. Re+Forma and landscape architect Andres Tabora conceptualized the statement home’s architecture and design, featuring an Italian kitchen, gym, elevator, detached guest suite, downstairs bar/sunroom, an upstairs pajama room, and two laundry rooms. Outside find a 65-foot cascading knife-edge lap pool with spa, a fireplace, and summer kitchen by Brown Jordan. Other amenities include home automation by Crestron & Lutron, outdoor pond and water features, and a three car garage.

“This really is our dream home,” says Mahlum. “It is going to be a health, wellness and activity oasis with a beautiful pool, professional beach volleyball court, home gym, sauna, cold plunge, a games’ table and a wine fridge full of kombucha. We can’t wait to physically exhaust all of our friends and family.”

Anne Mahlum is a self-made entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist who created more than $100M in net worth for herself. She is the founder of [solidcore], which she sold to private equity in April of 2023. Her newest venture, Ambition, is a fitness and wellness concept that she launched in NYC in March and will have three locations by the end of August. A lifelong visionary, Anne is also the founder of Back on My Feet, a national non-profit organization that uses running as a vehicle to help those experiencing homelessness change the way they see themselves and become empowered to change their lives. Anne is a proven leader with a passion for creating businesses aimed at helping people be the best versions of themselves.

Brett Eaton is a high-performance coach, speaker, visionary behind multiple transformative coaching programs, and soon to be author. Brett has coached and collaborated with some of the top producers and performers in various industries. From serial entrepreneurs and small business owners to individuals looking to step up their game, Brett has delivered speeches to companies throughout the United States and has coached clients in eight different countries.

Images via Teresa Verez Estenson, Lisa Mishurda / Re+Forma Architecture

Bahamian Casino Mogul Sells DOMO-Designed Venetian Islands Mansion Developed by Todd Michael Glaser For $28 Million

A Bahamian casino mogul has sold his home at 830 W Dilido on the Venetian Islands which was originally developed by Todd Michael Glaser for $28.212 Million. Per public record, the seller is Diamond Seafront Group LLC, managed by Sebastian Bastian, CEO of Bahamian casino company Island Luck. The buyer purchased under a trust and is unknown. Chad Carroll, Eli Faitelson and Korina Evaniuk with The Carroll Group represented the seller’s in the off-market deal, while Jaime Blatt with Inside Network brought the buyer.

Developed by Todd Michael Glaser, the 3-story new construction home completed in 2021 by renowned DOMO Architecture & Design features 5 beds with 5 baths and 2 half baths on a 13,408 square-foot property overlooking the water. Features of the 12,351 square-foot estate include floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors, a custom marble bar, movie theatre, fire pit, summer kitchen, 10-foot infinity-edge pool, and unobstructed views overlooking the Miami skyline.

Images Daniel Petroni

Ramon Pacheco-Designed Island Estates Waterfront Home Trades For Record $8.65 Million

A home in Island Estates just closed for an Island Estates record $8.650 million at $1,800 ppsf. Per public record, the seller is Adam Gordon, CEO and owner of Fort Lauderdale Collection who purchased the home last October. He was represented by Chad Carroll with The Carroll Group at Compass, who has closed four of the last six deals in Island Estates. The buyer was represented by Ryan Mendell with Maxwell E Realty Inc.

3911 Island Estates Drive is a 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom home in Aventura which was designed by Ramon Pacheco. The Modern day smart house spans 4,803 SF and features a dramatic foyer and massive arched glass windows and doors streaming with natural light, 1 powder room, along with an additional converted room, a double living room, sleek Ornare kitchen and closets, home office, and Samuel Heath fixtures. The lavish master suite features an expansive master bath with a $20,000 cast iron soaking tub overlooking the water. Outdoors features a pool, fire pit, relaxation dock, fully-equipped custom summer kitchen with two grills and bar.

Images via The Carroll Group

Penthouse At The Herzog & de Meuron-Designed Jade Signature Sells For $15 Million In Sunny Isles Beach

A penthouse at the iconic Herzog & de Meuron-designed Jade Signature in Sunny Isles Beach has sold for $15 million. The Carroll Group represented both sides of the transaction for PH5503 with Chad Carroll and Matthew Dugow on the seller's side and Sheerelle Toledano on the buyer's side. Per public record, the buyer is EIN OD MELVADO TRUSTEE SI 55 LLC, while the seller is GABIUS MIAMI PROPERTIES LLC.

PH5503 is located atop the 55th floor spanning 9,183 SF of flow-through interior space, offering unobstructed 360-degree direct ocean, Intracoastal and city views. The residence offers 6 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, and a 5,242 SF signature wraparound balcony. The penthouse also features multiple appointed sitting and family areas, master office, study, library, playroom, breakfast + bar area, private gym, private pool & service quarters, making for a truly and distinctly personal refuge in the sky.

This is The Carroll Group's second recent significant sale in the building. In March, Chad Carroll sold a penthouse for a record breaking $23.5 million to billionaire entrepreneur Adam Weitsman.

Tour A Lavish Jupiter Waterfront Estate In The Exclusive Admiral's Cove Which Just Sold For $12.5 Million

Female entrepreneur and real estate tycoon Elizabeth M. Fago has sold her waterfront estate in Jupiter’s exclusive Admiral’s Cove community for $12.5 million. Located at 372 Regatta Dr Jupiter, Florida, the property was first listed with Chad Carroll & Matthew Dugow with Compass, who represented the seller, asking $17.495 million. The buyer is Gregory R. Cohen, as Trustee of The 372 Regatta Drive Land Trust Agreement represented by Vince Marotta at Illustrated Properties, Marotta Group.

Admiral’s Cove is one of the most exclusive marina, golf and country clubs in the U.S., home to countless high profile residents, including Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guifoyle. The one-of-a-kind waterfront estate is like nothing else in the community, featuring intricately designed individual spaces which juxtapose one another with the use of marbling and the chic artwork incorporated in each room. The palatial home spans 6 bedrooms and 9.5 bathrooms and 10,123 SF.

The home nestled behind an immaculately landscaped entrance driveway leading straight past the 6-car garage to the grand foyer which greets guests with lush greenery and fountains. It features the finest finishes including rare stone and wood craftsmanship. The master suite features his and hers baths and closets with the “hers” bathroom featuring a shoe wall. A super chic pink home office, pink stone shower, a morning bar with a little library nook and book wardrobe, a regal home theater, home gym, gift wrapping room and more are among some of the other luxury features of this estate.

The outdoor space features a huge patio area surrounded by a summer kitchen, grand pool, a dock with space for entertaining and incredible sunset views of the Intracoastal. The property also features an extended guest house plus 115 feet of waterfront.

Images via The Chad Carroll Group

Tour A Beachfront Duplex In Ocean House Which Just Sold For $14.5 Million In South-Of-Fifth

A beachfront duplex in Ocean House, a luxury building in Miami Beach’s exclusive South-Of-Fifth neighborhood, has sold for $14.5 million. The sale of 125 Ocean Dr U-201 was overseen by Chad Carroll with the Carroll Group at Compass, who listed the condominium, while the buyer was represented by Christopher Jude with Fortune International Realty. The seller is 125 Ocean Drive Holdings, LLC while the buyer is Randy S Mitchell, Lisa Gregg as Trustees of The Mitchell Family 2022 JQPR Trust.

The residence is custom built for high-tech entertainment. U-201 spans 6,240 SF of living space spread over 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Features include two sunrise terraces, 1 sunset terrace, a glass-encased wine vault enclosing a hidden private home office, a home movie theater, marble flooring, a bar, walk-in closets and more. Ocean House is equipped with premier security and world class resort-style services and amenities including a picnic area, business center, gym, sauna and spa, heated pool, and beach access.

Images via The Carroll Group

Aventura Home In The Exclusive Island Estates Trades For Record $11.9 Million

A waterfront home in the exclusive Island Estates in Aventura has sold for a record $11.9 million. The mediterranean home is located at 4042 Island Estates Drive in the Island Estates private gated community which features 22 estate homes.

Per public record, the seller is Eric Feder who serves as the President of Lenˣ (Lennar Corporation) while the buyer is 40 40 Island Estates LLC. Chad Carroll with Compass represented both sides of the transaction and has now sold 3 homes in the neighborhood over the span of 6 months including the previous record at 3916 Island Estates Drive.

The residence features 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and 2 half baths. The unique tri-level home sits along 251 feet of wide bay views and has 2 deeded docks, one lift installed which can accommodate a 20k pound boat. Home features marble & walnut wood floors, large master suite, waterfront terrace, summer kitchen, custom seating areas, pool/spa, UV & solar protected impact glass, all bedrooms with waterfront balcony, and more.

Images via Chad Carroll Group at Compass

Billionaire Entrepreneur Buys $23.5 Million Penthouse Through Social Media at Jade Signature

Billionaire entrepreneur Adam Weitsman, who made his fortune in scrap metal recycling and crypto, has purchased the penthouse at Jade Signature in Sunny Isles Beach for $23.5 million. Weitsman saw the unit and completed the deal fully through social media. Weitsman was represented by Chad Carroll with Compass, who he connected with on Instagram, and ultimately made the offer sight unseen and closed the deal virtually. Weitsman is the owner and CEO of Upstate Shredding, Weitsman Recycling and founder of Viridium.

“This sale is a testament to the power of social media in real estate,” said Carroll. “My social pages have become an invaluable tool to connect with buyers and sellers from around the world and I am seeing more deals than ever before directly converting from my strong online presence.”

The sale set a record price for the building which developed by Fortune International Group and designed by Herzog & de Meuron. There are now only two sky villas remaining, which are the last developer units available. Sandra Chartouni with Fortune International Realty repped the seller.

“We believe the buyer has acquired one of the best penthouse properties in all of Miami at Jade Signature,” said Edgardo Defortuna, CEO & President of Fortune International Group. “Not only is the home over 11,000 square feet of space but it encompasses a full-floor with a continuous balcony and stunning 360-degree oceanfront views.”

The residence is a one-of-a-kind, two-story penthouse with 7 bedrooms and 9.5 baths, spanning 11,661 sq ft and over 7,500 sq ft of wrap-around balconies with an oversized jacuzzi overlooking the ocean. This two story residence has a double master suite with a private elevator to the second floor entertainment lounge. The first level is the main master bedroom with double sitting areas, master study, midnight bar, his and hers bathrooms and his and hers dressing areas. The second floor master wing includes an entertainment lounge, midnight bar, full bathroom, sauna and steam room.