$60 Million Oceanfront 'Super Estate' Hits Market In Vero Beach As Highest-Priced Florida Property North of Palm Beach

The highly lauded coastal destination of Vero Beach is a hidden gem on Florida’s Treasure Coast that attracts millionaires, billionaires and celebrities alike due to its ultra-exclusivity and luxury of small-town charm. Dubbed “The Hamptons of Florida,” it boasts 22 miles of pristine coastline speckled with grand mansions that are home to seasonal dwellers, like Gloria Estefan and country singer Jake Owen. Further elevating the area’s cache and anticipated to break records is the new $60 million listing price of Villa Paradiso, a 21,000-square-foot, custom-designed beachfront estate which is now the most expensive Florida listing north of Palm Beach. Construction for Villa Paradiso is currently underway, with completion slated for 2024.

Developed by nationally recognized development-design firm Haute & Boss, known for its bespoke portfolio of “super estates,” Villa Paradiso is the most luxurious and unique home offering in the market. Situated at 2040 A1A, it sits on 2.5 sprawling acres of coastal tranquility with unobstructed views spanning from the Atlantic Ocean on the east, to the bay on the west. Behind the design is award-winning, contemporary firm Choeff Levy Fischman Architecture + Design, based in Miami and highly sought by global entrepreneurs, professional athletes, and Hollywood celebrities.

From the impressive gated entrance, the home crescendos to 25 feet in height above sea level at its closest point to the ocean. Built at the highest elevation allowed in Vero Beach, this unique attribute not only protects the striking estate, but enriches the surrounding vistas of water and landscape.

Four standalone structures embody the grounds, all connected by the grand, sloping driveway of more than 450 feet. The property features a 14,669-square-foot Main House at the highest elevation point directly on the waterfront, with eight bedrooms and 11 full baths; a Guest House with its own private pool; a fully equipped Spa, Wellness & Fitness Center; and a Security Office for the ultimate privacy.

“Villa Paradiso represents the pinnacle of luxury never before seen in Vero Beach, while striking a balance between its relaxed oceanfront setting and upscale lifestyle experience,” said Victor Hernandez, Principal of Haute & Boss. “We have hand-selected a world-class design team to ensure that every element of the property is impeccable, to exude modern coastal elegance that is truly unlike any other.”

Every interior detail of the awe-inspiring dwellings is meticulously crafted by ARRCC Interiors Group. Creating a sense of barefoot luxury and contemporary glamour, the surrounding beachscape serves as direct inspiration for the careful and subdued pallet of honed Silver Navona Travertine, hand-chiseled Yangtze stone, split-face limestone slabs, hand-burnished woods, smoked glass, tanned leather and rich materials used throughout.

Rising two stories, the Main House boasts a grand, double-height, glass-entry foyer that creates the perception of the home being an extension of the sea. The entrance is flanked by seven, 15-foot-high hand-carved Yangtze-stone waterfall walls and tranquil reflecting ponds. It opens to a stately great room distinguished by a 100-foot-long glass skylight running the length of the house, and soaring, full-height sliding glass doors and oversized windows facing the Atlantic Ocean. Split-faced limestone encases the room from floor to ceiling. Within the space is a wet bar and monumental, 1,400-bottle wine storage wall. Beyond it, 45 feet of sliding glass doors lead to an outdoor oasis spanning more than 2,900-square-feet that includes an outdoor living and dining room with fireplace, summer kitchen, bar and pizza oven, sun lounge and beachfront lounge with a fire pit.

The open Main Kitchen and oceanfront interior dining room present picturesque views and the perfect setting for celebratory moments. An enormous Breccia Capraia marble island is ideal for cooking and dining, with a separate built-in prep wall and serving center, and a full-height appliance wall with Gaggeneau appliances and naturally aged Bog wood-skinned cabinetry. A separate catering kitchen directly behind it nearly doubles the preparation area, cutlery storage, cleaning capacity, and refrigeration, apt for entertaining or a private chef. Located on the second floor is the convenience of a third, full kitchen that connects to a vast, west-facing outdoor Sunset Lounge.

The second-story master bedroom opens to a bright ocean view terrace. Spanning 600 square feet, it offers a morning kitchen, lounge and 800-square-foot closet. The lavish, 450-square-foot master bath is an ultimate sanctuary with an oversized soaking tub within a glass-enclosed steam and hydrotherapy shower, his-and-hers Breccia Capraia marble vanities and water closets, and top-of-the-line Dornbracht fittings and fixtures. Additional rooms consist of two private offices, including one for the master, multiple suites each with a bathroom, staff quarters and a south wing with two private guest bedrooms, separate stairs and elevator access from the ground floor.

A breathtaking escape finds one at the elevated, 60-foot infinity pool with a cascading waterfall, shallow sunlounge and eight-person spa. The covered outdoor living room, beach deck and summer kitchen with a barbeque and pizza oven are befit for both relaxation or hosting guests. Below the upper pool deck and lounge, just before the natural dunes, sits a Beach Deck and private boardwalk that leads directly to the property’s private stretch of beach. Exquisite landscaping by Enzo Enea only adds to the splendor.

Other Main House amenities include a 600-square-foot entertainment lounge with an eight-person screening room, children’s playroom, and two elevators. A 14-vehicle parking garage beckons the avid car collector, while art will find its place in the 75-foot-long gallery with two glass atriums filled with natural sunlight, tropical trees and an orchid garden.

Adjacent to the Main House, the 2,300-square-foot Guest House is a two-bedroom sanctuary complete with a full gourmet kitchen, dining and living rooms and a two-car garage. Visitors can experience the ultimate beachside escape with sublime views, a private terrace, and a lap pool.

A sprawling, standalone Spa, Gym & Wellness Center, encompassing 2,200 square feet, is fully equipped with a fitness and yoga room, and a treatment and massage room with a Zen waterfall wall. There is also a gym lounge and bar, cold-plunge pool, sauna and steam room, and locker room with a bath and shower, a 1,000-square-foot workout terrace and a separate lap pool. Directly adjacent is additional space for a full-size tennis court.

Placing high value on resident privacy, the Security Office at the gated entry is a stand-alone building that accommodates full-time staffing, 24-hour state-of-the-art video surveillance and direct line-of-site monitoring of the main vehicular entry, visitor gate, internal secondary driveway gate and package-drop station.

Villa Paradiso is a destination within itself, but there are many wondrous places to discover in the Vero Beach locale. A mile from the property’s coveted address is the walkable downtown thoroughfare of Ocean Drive, with popular restaurants, luxury retailers and businesses. Vero Beach is also home to many exclusive country clubs and championship golf courses, including The Moorings Yacht & Country Club, Orchid Island Beach & Golf Club, and John’s Island Club – rated one of the top golf courses in the U.S. Getting to the coastal town is easy via private plane or jet, with Vero Beach Regional Airport only a short drive away.

Douglas Elliman Realty Expands to Vero Beach With Acquisition of Daley & Company

Douglas Elliman Realty, one of the largest independent residential real estate brokerages in the United States, has expanded its Florida footprint to Vero Beach. With this announcement, the company welcomes acclaimed local brokerage Daley & Company, led by industry expert Sally Daley, which was acquired by the nationally recognized luxury firm earlier this month.

Bolstering its position in the market, Douglas Elliman Realty also announced that a top producing team from another national brokerage, Joseph & Joseph, led by Joseph Schlitt and Joseph O’Neill, also joined the company.

“We are excited to welcome The Daley Group and The Joseph & Joseph Team to Douglas Elliman,” said Scott Durkin, Chief Executive Officer of Douglas Elliman Realty. “We look forward to enhancing the Douglas Elliman business to now include a market as important as Vero Beach.”

Daley & Company has successfully sold over $232 million since 2020. Known for her marketing savvy, boundless energy, and an ability to merge creativity with analytics, Sally consistently ranks among Indian River County’s top producers. Sally has also achieved one of the highest list-to-sell-ratios in the county. Under her leadership, Daley & Company had more transactions per agent than any other firm in the county for the past six years. Prior to her career in real estate, Sally owned a public relations and marketing firm just north of New York City. Her firm provided services for high profile clients like Citibank, Hyatt Hotels, Champion Paper, Nine West Shoes, and The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, among others. Daley comes to Douglas Elliman Realty with four additional sales associates that will be based out of the firm’s Vero Beach office.

Joseph & Joseph’s Joseph Schlitt, Joseph O’Neill and Chris Mickley come to Douglas Elliman with over 38 years of experience in selling some of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Vero Beach and Indian River County. In addition to real estate experience, Joseph O’Neill was raised in the world of construction and real estate development, while Joseph Schlitt came from a real estate family background with over 70 years of Vero Beach residential sales experience. Their backgrounds provided a dynamic foundation for their current business strategy which elevates the luxury real estate experience. Since forming The Joseph & Joseph Team four years ago, the team has sold over $350 million in total sales volume.

“We are proud to welcome Sally Daley’s team of real estate professionals and the awarded Joseph & Joseph Team to Douglas Elliman Realty,” said Jay Phillip Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman Florida. “Both brokerages and team members share the same high level commitment to offer exceptional real estate experiences for clients. This move into the new East Coast market greatly strengthens our presence across Florida and enables us to offer national and international connectivity for the rapidly growing Vero Beach real estate market. There is no question that our expansion into Vero Beach is aligned with our mission of being in all the markets that our clients want to be in.”

Both The Daley Group and the Joseph & Joseph team will now operate out of the brokerage’s newest office located in Central Beach on Ocean Drive. With this expansion Douglas Elliman Realty now has 22 offices with approximately 1,200 sales associates across Florida.

"After nearly 20 years of building this company and becoming one of the most recognized brokerages in the area, this alliance with Douglas Elliman is going to make an even bigger impact on the Vero Beach landscape,” said Sally Daley. “Douglas Elliman’s core values resonated with those of our firm and with whom I believe we can provide an unparalleled client experience. We’re thrilled to announce this exciting next chapter, which will empower us to offer our clients even greater exposure through Douglas Elliman’s national reach and strategic global alliance with Knight Frank.”

Sally is a founding member of REALM, an elite global membership organization of accomplished luxury real estate professionals, while Joseph Schlitt previously served as the president of the Indian River County Board of Realtors, is a past member of the Florida Board of Realtors and most recently District Vice President for Florida Realtors.

Vero Beach, located along Florida's Atlantic Coast, is a haven for golf, water sports and fishing. Peaceful beaches, museums, nature tours and a vast portfolio of beautiful real estate make Vero Beach a vital part of the region known as the Treasure Coast.

Take A Video Tour Of Tranquillità Del Mare, The $45 Million Oceanfront Compound In Vero Beach Headed To Auction December 13

Tranquillità Del Mare, the 7-acre oceanfront compound located at 1940 Highway A1a in Vero Beach, is headed to auction without reserve on December 13. The estate is currently listed for $45 million with O'Dare, Boga, and French of Premier Estate Properties. Tranquillità Del Mare was built in 2015 was designed by Thomas Hoos as an "homage to the famed villas of the Mediterranean with authentic touches of the Côte d'Azur.” The estate features 27,000 SF spread over main house, two large guest houses, and a caretaker’s cottage. In total there are 18 bedrooms and 27 bathrooms along with a movie theater, handmade mahogany windows and doors, French limestone flooring, an antique cypress-beamed cathedral ceiling, a cypress-paneled library, a wine cave finished in pecky cypress and stone; and a poolside loggia with a full bar and an entertainment center. The guest houses and caretaker's cottage are 2-stories with kitchens and 2-bedrooms with 2.5 bathrooms per home. Each of the three additional houses is two stories and includes a living room, a kitchen, two bedrooms, and two and a half bathrooms. Outside features 315' of frontage along the Atlantic Ocean along with several acres of sweeping lawns featuring stunning landscaping and gardens. The owner acquired the property in 2013 for $4 million before building the stunning estate. Explore the massive estate at the video tour below.