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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

Tour Marrying Millions Star Bill Hutchinson's Pink Miami Coconut Grove Castle Which Just Sold For $10 Million

“Marrying Millions” star Bill Hutchinson has sold his pink Miami waterfront castle in Miami’s hot Coconut Grove neighborhood for $10 million. The home was initially listed for $8.2 million before agents Chad Carroll and Matthew Dugow raised the price to $10.95 million. Bill Hutchinson was represented by Chad Carroll and Matthew Dugow with The Carroll Group at Compass and the buyers were represented by Meredith Zeder with The Jills Zeder Group at Coldwell Banker Realty. Hutchinson had acquired the property for $5.6 million in 2016.

The Castle-like mansion was built in 2009 and offers 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms spread over 12,000 SF of living space. The custom built home features Gothic architecture and contemporary finishes with a great hall, 30 foot vaulted ceilings, stone fireplaces, antique stained glass windows, French cast bronze chandeliers, Jerusalem stone floors, Cast stone window tracery, a gourmet chef's kitchen with La Cornue stove, elevator, and a rooftop sun deck. Outdoors the home features 65-feet of water frontage, a keystone-edged infinity pool, elevator, rooftop sundeck, and cement dock.

Hutchinson was the founder of real estate investment firm Dunhill Partners and appeared on both seasons of “Marrying Millions” on Lifetime. He was arrested this summer for alleged sexual assault and rape of two teenagers in Orange County, CA in which he pled not guilty and was recently sued in Texas for sexual assault. The cases are on-going.

Coconut Grove has seen intense demand among real estate buyers recently for homes and ultra-luxury real estate as new restaurants, retail and lifestyle attractions open and are announced regularly. 3503 Main Lodge Drive in Camp Biscayne just sold for $19 million the same week Related Group's Jorge Pérez sold his waterfront Coconut Grove estate for $33 million to a cannabis executive. The Miami-Dade record for most expensive home was broken with the currently under construction 3488 Saint Gaudens Road in Coconut Grove selling for a record $65 million. Jorge Mas sold his waterfront home known as Casa Bahia at 3085 Munroe Drive for $45.91 million and in June 2021 private equity investor Nathan Leight of Terrapin Partners sold 3500 and 3535 Curtis Lane for $48 million.

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Step Inside This Lavish Tahiti Beach Estate Designed By Ramon Pacheco Which Just Sold For $28.9 Million

The ultra-luxe Ramon Pacheco-designed 4 Tahiti Beach Island Road has sold for $28.9 million, the highest price ever for the highly coveted, waterfront neighborhood of Tahiti Beach. The rare, lavish waterfront estate is located on the exclusive gated Tahiti Beach Island of Coral Gables, which is home to less than 30 estates with neighbors including NBA star Ray Allen and baseball player Manny Machado. The property was listed with Chad Carroll with The Carroll Group at Compass and Constantin Gorges, also from Compass, represented the buyer.

4 Tahiti Beach Island Road sits on 1.42 acres of lush, stunningly landscaped land complete with a private, sandy beach. The massive Tuscan estate designed by Ramon Pacheco features 10 bedrooms and 10.5 bathrooms spread over 21,235 SF along with 2 kitchens, a gym, media room with theater seating, a spa complete with a sauna, wine cellar, breakfast area overlooking the private beach, multiple luxurious en-suite bedrooms, and enormous master suite with private balcony overlooking the beach and a master-bathroom finished with exotic stone and a soak-in tub.

The home features multiple living areas on a grand scale seamlessly spread throughout the inside and outside. Every inch is finished with the finest, meticulous detailing, stonework and furnishings throughout including custom lighting, iPad control for the lighting, air conditioning and TV's of the entire property. 4 Tahiti Beach Island Rd. offers expansive ocean views throughout the property and from many of the living areas. Outside features a large heated pool overlooking the ocean, a grand covered summer kitchen and large dining area, lounge seating and sandy private beach.

Images via The Carroll Group with Compass

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Step Inside The $20 Million Kobi Karp Designed La Casa Palma Estate In Bay Point

The new construction Kobi Karp-designed spec home Las Casa Palma, with interiors by Borges+Associates, has hit the market for $20 million. La Casa Palma was developed by MV Group and is located at 580 Sabal Palm Road, situated in the private, gated community of Bay Point.

Las Casa Palma sits on a nearly 30,000 square foot waterfront lot and offers an open floor plan and glass sliders for with endless water views of Biscayne Bay. The contemporary estate features of the 6 bedroom, 9 bath residence include a movie theatre, gym, spa, wine cellar, glass elevator, reflection pond and a separate guest house with private entry and sunset deck. The backyard overlooks the Miami Beach skyline and features a lap pool and built in chefs summer kitchen. Las Casa Palma is currently listed for $20,000,000 with Chad Carroll of The Carroll Group at Compass.

Images via The Carroll Group