Playboy Mansion Owner Daren Metropoulos Buys "Hurricane Proof" Oceanfront Estate In Miami Beach For $18 Million

A rare, “hurricane proof” Miami Beach oceanside estate with direct beach access has sold for $18 million to the owner of the Playboy Mansion, Daren Metropoulos. The home is located at 7815 Atlantic Way in Miami Beach’s Altos Del Mar beachfront community. Mark and Carolyn Keller were the sellers. Oren Alexander of The Alexander Team at Douglas Elliman had the listing, which last asked $19.25 million, and Miltiadis Kastanis and James Hait of Douglas Elliman represented the buyer.

Daren Metropoulos is the son of American billionaire investor Dean Metropoulos and is a principal at investment firm Metropoulos & Co. Metropoulos & Co. has invested in over 80 companies such as Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, Hostess, Perrier Jouët Champagne, Ghirardelli Chocolates, Bumble Bee Tuna, Chef Boyardee, Duncan Hines and others. The seller, Mark R Keller, is Chairman & CEO of Edge Funds, and his wife Carolyn Keller, Founder of EBeauty Community that specializes in assisting women undergoing cancer treatments.

7815 Atlantic Way is located on 16,000 SF of well-appointed oceanfront land, the modern beach house spans 8,500 SF spread over 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and 1 half bath. The home offers the ultimate entertainers escape right on the ocean complete with two full kitchens, breakfast bar, a theater and a main entertainment area equipped with a full bar and sliding glass walls that open up to the outdoors. To top it off the home offers 3 built in wine cellars, 3 fireplaces and all floors throughout house, pool area, terraces, and balconies are covered in sandblasted marble.

Outdoors features a pool, jacuzzi with waterfall, a built-in sunken cabana with seating for 20 people with a fire pit, a covered dining area and and an outdoor kitchen. The estate also features gated direct beach access via a grass veranda and a guest house.

Due to the direct ocean exposure, the home was built to endure whatever the South Florida elements can throw at it. The home is built like a bunker with concrete and steel reinforcement across the entire property, able to withstand 257 mile winds and rain. The glazing and doors are “hurricane proof” as well by Windoor 8100 series, the highest rated hurricane doors manufactured. The 7 AC units feed air handlers are strategically located throughout house and if a hurricane was to pass through the property comes with Gas Kohler Generator 50KW to power the entire house.

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Inside El Solano, John Lennon And Yoko Ono's Recently Listed Palm Beach Estate Asking $47.5 Million

Beatles and music icon John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono purchased the oceanfront estate on Palm Beach’s billionaire’s row known as El Solano for $725,000 in 1980. That same estate is now back on the market for $47.5 million. El Solano was built in 1925 by iconic South Florida architect Addison Mizner before he sold it to Harold K. Vanderbilt. It traded hands several times before Lenon and Ono purchased it less than one year before Lenon was murdered in New York City. Ono sold the property in 1986 for $3.15 million and it last sold for roughly $23 million to John Sites of Wexford Capital.

El Solano is located on South Ocean Boulevard, spanning 14,000 square feet split between a 10,500 square foot main house with 7 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, a 2-story pool house with a guest suite. The home features many of the original ornate architectural details which were a classic Mizner touch including hand-stenciled wood ceilings, stone carved fireplaces and a stone staircase. El Solano features a massive master suite with a sitting room, private office and ocean views. The grand living room was built for Vanderbilt and also overlooks the Atlantic. The home also features a grand dining room, library, family room, living room,

Outside features 1.3 acres of lush, opulently landscaped grounds complete with a tennis court and pavilion, 2 swimming pools so you are always in the sun, and 180’ of ocean frontage. The beach is located across South Ocean Boulevard where there is a private beach cabana.

El Solano is currently listed for $47,500,000 with Christian Angle of Christian Angle Real Estate.

Tour A Rare Hurricane-Proof Oceanfront Estate In Miami Beach Asking $19.25 Million

A rare, “hurricane proof” Miami Beach oceanside estate with direct beach access has hit the market for $19.25 million. The home is owned by Mark R Keller, Chairman & CEO of Edge Funds, and his wife Carolyn Keller, Founder of EBeauty Community that specializes in assisting women undergoing cancer treatments.

Located on over 16,000 SF of well-appointed oceanfront land, the modern beach house spans 8,500 SF spread over 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and 1 half bath. The home offers the ultimate entertainers escape right on the ocean complete with two full kitchens, breakfast bar, a theater and a main entertainment area equipped with a full bar and sliding glass walls that open up to the outdoors. To top it off the home offers 3 built in wine cellars, 3 fireplaces and all floors throughout house, pool area, terraces, and balconies are covered in sandblasted marble.

Outdoors is the perfect place to relax or entertain complete with a pool, jacuzzi with waterfall, a built-in sunken cabana with seating for 20 people with a fire pit, a covered dining area and and an outdoor kitchen. The estate also features gated direct beach access via a grass veranda and a guest house.

Due to the direct ocean exposure, the home was built to endure whatever the South Florida elements can throw at it. The home is built like a bunker with concrete and steel reinforcement across the entire property, able to withstand 257 mile winds and rain. The glazing and doors are “hurricane proof” as well by Windoor 8100 series, the highest rated hurricane doors manufactured. The 7 AC units feed air handlers are strategically located throughout house and if a hurricane was to pass through the property comes with Gas Kohler Generator 50KW to power the entire house.

Mark Keller has developed, acquired and managed as an owner over US$7 billion in real estate investments.  Prior to founding Edge, Mr. Keller was a co-founder, Chief Executive Officer and Trustee of Republic Property Trust, a NYSE publicly-traded real estate investment trust with an office building portfolio valued in excess of US$1 billion.

7815 Atlantic Way is currently listed for $19,250,000 with Miltiadis Kastanis of Douglas Elliman. 

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DJ Khaled Sells Island Estates Waterfront Mansion In Aventura For $4.8 Million

DJ Khaled, whose real name is Khaled Mohamed Khaled, has officially sold his Island Estates waterfront mansion in Aventura for $4.8 million. The closing price is nearly 45% off of the initial $7.99 million list price from December 2018. The custom designed home, which is located at 3914 Island Estates Drive and built in 2001, spans 6,697 SF and is decked out with the music producers own personal taste including a custom sneaker room.

Khaled spent over $2.5 million remodeling the four-story, 5 bedroom, 6 bath Mediterranean estate to include 14k gold chandeliers with Swarovski crystals, beautiful open spaces with floor to ceiling windows, an elevator, dramatic foyers, granite staircase, a wine room, gourmet chef’s kitchen plus a master suite with a sitting area and veranda with water views. The master-suite features a massive sneaker closet with his signature slogan “WE THE BEST” printed on the closet floor with the capacity for over 500 shoes. The lushly landscaped outside features a stunning tropical pool and spa overlooking the bay where Khaled has played host to many parties for his friends, Jay Z and Rihanna included; as well as multiple outdoor lounge areas and summer kitchen.

The home was listed for $7.99 million by Janet Ben Zvi of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty and the buyer is being represented by Julian Johnston and Caterine Gomez of Corcoran. DJ Khaled initially purchased the property in 2014 for $3.84 million and has since moved to a 13,000 SF mansion he purchased for $22 million Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach.

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Tour This Lavish Lantana Waterfront Estate On The Intracoastal Asking $15.95 Million

A lavish Intracoastal waterfront estate in Lantana, FL, located in Palm Beach County, has hit the market for $15.95 million. Famed architect Roger Patton Janssen, from Dailey Janssen Architects, designed the astounding estate which is nestled on 1.5 acres between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. Located at 319 N Atlantic Drive, the home is within minutes to the famed Eau Resort & Spa and provides the ultimate level of privacy and convenience.

Upon entering the 13,342 SF home, one is greeted by a double height foyer leading to the grand living room seamlessly connecting all elements of the home with the outdoors and views of the water. The estate features 10 bedrooms 9 baths and 3 half baths the property features a custom kitchen with vaulted ceilings is adjacent to the rotunda like breakfast room with access to the outdoors. The home also features a six car garage, large fitness center, steam room, cedar wine cellar and private screening room this estate exudes the ultimate South Florida paradise.

The backyard oasis features an oversized swimming pool cabana with a rooftop terrace and multiple covered outdoor living areas. A true Sea dweller's paradise, this home offers over 220' of Intracoastal frontage and 10' depth. Two guest homes lay above the garages upon arrival equipped with 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths offering the ultimate privacy from the main estate when hosting guests.

319 N Atlantic Drive is currently listed for $15,950,000 with Chris Leavitt, Ashley McIntosh and Martin Conroy of Douglas Elliman.

Step Inside DJ Khaled's Miami Beach Waterfront Mansion Which Just Hit The Market For $7.99 Million

DJ Khaled has officially listed his waterfront Miami mansion, decked out with the music producers own personal designs and a custom sneaker room, for a cool $7.99 million. Khaled spent over $2.5 million remodeling the four-story, 5 bedroom, 6 bath Mediterranean estate to include 14k gold chandeliers with Swarovski crystals, beautiful open spaces with floor to ceiling windows, an elevator, dramatic foyers, granite staircase, a wine room, gourmet chef’s kitchen plus a master suite with a sitting area and veranda with water views. The master-suite features a massive sneaker closet with his signature slogan “WE THE BEST” printed on the closet floor with the capacity for over 500 shoes. The lushly landscaped outside features a stunning tropical pool and spa overlooking the bay where Khaled has played host to many parties for his friends, Jay Z and Rihanna included; as well as multiple outdoor lounge areas and summer kitchen! The home is listed for $7.99 million by Janet Ben Zvi of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.

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Explore This Classic Pine Tree Drive Miami Beach Estate On Indian Creek Asking $13.75 Million

You can now become DJ Khaled’s neighbor on Pine Tree Drive for $13.75 million. The classic estate located at 4745 Pine Tree Drive in Miami Beach has not shortage of celebrity neighbors including Floyd Mayweather & DJ Khaled, who just recently purchased a house a few doors down.

The sprawling mansion sits on an acre of land and features nearly 7,000 SF, spread over 12 bedrooms, 9.5 baths, 3 detached guest houses and a long driveway surrounded by royal palms, which create a dramatic entrance to the home. The interiors feature large rooms, formal dining, a library, gourmet chef’s kitchen & a grand salon. Outside the estate offers sweeping views of Miami Beach, a vast outside lounge area and 100’ feet of water frontage plus an infinity pool with fountains.

4745 Pine Tree Drive is currently listed for $13,750,000 million with Mirce Curkoski & Albert Justo of The Waterfront Team with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.

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Tour This 1920's Miami Shores Estate Which Just Hit The Market For The First Time

A 1920’s Miami Shores estate that is designated on the National Register of Historic Places and showcases authentic architectural features that are reflective of its original design, has hit the market for the first time. The estate was one of the earliest existing homes ever built in the Village of Miami Shores and was designed by nationally-acclaimed architects Kiehnel and Elliot, who are known for several historic Miami properties including the Federal Courthouse.

The home offers 5 bedrooms with 3.5 baths and sits on a combined 3 lots with beautiful lush landscaping surrounding the perimeter of the home. The historic mansion is framed with hundred-year-old oak trees, a garden with a palm walkway, a separate poolside garden with a pool surrounded by authentic old-Chicago-brick patio, a unique porte-cochere, and hundreds of orchids.

Located at 257 NE 91st Street, the estate is currently the most expensive non-water front home listed for $1,900,000 by Adriana Faerman & Charles Morganstern of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.

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NBA Star Charlie Villanueva Sells Davie Estate For $2.25 Million

NBA star Charlie Villanueva has sold his home in Davie. The home was listed by Mario Stocco and Marc Brandt of Douglas Elliman Real Estate, has sold to a foreign buyer for $2.25M. Villanueva started his NBA career with the Toronto Raptors in 2005 at the age of 20 before later playin for the Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons and ending his career with the Dallas Mavericks where he scored a season high 26 points in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in 2015.

The home, which is located at 11091 Northstar St., Davie and was completed in 2016, is spread over 7,648 SF and offers 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. The home also features a home office, theater room, elevator, billiard room, sauna, full home generator and security systems. The resort style outdoors is spread over the 35,000 SF lot and features a summer kitchen, pool, spa and water slides. 

Leading Architect Derek & Lisa Vander Ploeg List Their Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Boca Raton Estate

Derek and Lisa Vander Ploeg, an architect and interior designer who head the prominent Boca Raton firms of Vander Ploeg & Associates and its complement, VPA Interior Design, have listed "Dos Lunas," their Boca Raton estate, for $4.875 million. The estate was painstakingly created as a labor of love, this striking masterwork draws its inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright, who espoused the philosophy of organic architecture designed as a cohesive whole in harmony with the natural environment. With no detail overlooked and no expense spared, the estate was completed in 2006 after a three-year design and construction process. "Dos Lunas" takes shape in a sublime architectural scheme echoing the moon, which continues outdoors in the curves of the tiered waterview terraces, infinity-edge pool, and even the dock on the Intracoastal Waterway. The estate is a quiet cul-du-sac located on a point on the Intracoastal Waterway with over 125' of waterfront. 

Dos Lunas was built with a blend of simplicity and richness, artistry and function, openness and shelter, the overall effect sets a calm Zen-like mood throughout. The home offers 4 bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms spanning 7,062 SF. Almost all of the design elements have been custom-crafted for the residence including the furnishings, moldings, and doors with even the staircase and fireplaces fashioned as unique sculptural works of art. Well-flowing living spaces are featured along with a chef's dream kitchen and a serene master suite ensconced in a private wing. The home was designed to connect the indoors and outdoors with Noce travertine floors and the beach-hued sandstone wall tiles that adorn the interior living areas and the façade. Outside features elegant gardens, infinity pool, and 125' of waterfront.

898 Berkeley St., Boca Raton, FL is currently listed for $4,875,000 with Jeff Wilson of Douglas Elliman.