Artefacto CEO Paulo Bacchi Lists His Stunningly Designed Coral Gables Home For $3.4 Million

Paulo Bacchi, CEO of famed Brazilian furnishings house, Artefacto, and his wife, Lais, have just listed his lakeside Coral Gables home in the lavish neighborhood of Hammock Oaks for just over $3.4 million with One Sotheby’s International Realty. The Bacchi's first purchased the home 16 years ago upon their move from Brazil to Miami. 

Located in the tranquil community of Hammock Oaks. The home is fully designed by Artefacto, offering 5 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, is spread over 4,182 SF of open concept living. The exquisite home offers is finished with marble floors and features high ceilings along with expansive indoor-outdoor spaces throughout the lakeside property. The master suite is privately located on the 2nd floor. The home also offers a 2-car garage and 3 carports.

93 Palm, Al Capone's Former Palm Island Miami Beach Mansion Hits Market For $14.9 Million

 93 Palm, Al Capone's former Miami Beach estate located on the prestigious Palm Island has hit the market after undergoing recently completed restoration for $14.9 million. The sprawling estate of the legendary prohibition-era gangster was meticulously restored to much of its original splendor following an extensive restoration in 2015 by Miami-based wealth and investment management company MB America.

“The illustrious history and prime location of this residence cannot be overstated,” said list agent Nelson Gonzalez, Senior Vice President Nelson Gonzalez of EWM Realty International. “Nearly 100 years later, this home is truly a rare gem on the water.” 

According to public record, Al Capone bought the home in 1928 following a stint at Alcatraz. He reportedly went so far as to spend $200,000 (at that time) to install a gatehouse, seven-foot-high wall, search lights, a cabana and coral rock grotto. The home remained in his family until 1952 when it was sold by his wife, Mae Capone.

The colonial-style, 30,000 SF property, which was built in 1922, features 100' of waterfront on Biscayne Bay. The lush secluded property, dotted with century-old trees, is anchored by a four-bedroom, three and a half-bath main villa. Some of the original features include the black-and-gold Art Deco powder room, 1920’s ceiling lights, the fireplace in the living room, and the porch. French doors, hardwood floors, columns, open archways, and multi-pane, double-hung windows complete the timeless appearance of the interiors.  

Outside, a 30' by 60' pool sits adjacent to a stately two-story cabana, which comprises a water-facing terrace and a half-bath on the first level, and one bedroom and a full bath with a glittering tile mosaic on the second. The original gatehouse, located at the front of the property, has furthermore been converted into a two-bedroom, one-bath guesthouse.
 
“This is one of the most significant estates in South Florida, now on the market for the first time since its restoration,” said Gonzalez.  “The attention to detail by MB America has preserved the home’s unique 1920’s attributes, yet its slew of modern conveniences and top-of-the-line amenities make it a lucrative draw for well-heeled buyers.”

Terra's David Martin Lists His Custom, Catalina Echevarria-Designed Grove at Grand Bay Penthouse For $25 Million

David Martin, President and founder of Terra, the developers behind the Bjarke Ingels-designed Grove at Grand Bay, has listed his personal penthouse atop the twisting towers for $25 million. The penthouse is completely custom redesigned by Catalina Echevarria of CEU Studio and has been listed with Eloy Carmenate + Mick Duchon of Douglas Elliman.

The unit was previously listed for $28 million with Philip Freedman of Cervera Real Estate who oversaw pre-construction sales at Grove at Grand Bay before the project was completed. It is currently the most expensive condo on the market in Coconut Grove. 

Martin hand chose Echevarria to lead the redesign based on her background of fully embodying Coconut Grove’s historic yet, clean and sophisticated character. Echevarria was the designer behind Casa Bahia, her private home in Coconut Grove asking $43 million which she co-designed with her son, filmmaker Alejandro Landes. Echevarria was recognized for the property’s design for using natural materials to create style and a spiritual way of living.

The penthouse spans an expansive living area approximately 128' wide and encompasses an entire floor all within the architecturally significant, twisting building designed by Bjarke Ingles. The penthouse offers 5 bedrooms + staff quarters with  5.5 bathrooms complete with 2 private elevators all spread over 10,118 SF. The residence includes a chef's kitchen, maids room, cinema room, indoor/outdoor bath-spa, sports bar, a walk-in 3,000 bottle wine room with bay views, and an extravagant master suite with stunning marble walled master bathroom complete with rain-showers and a soak-in tub all with panoramic views of Biscayne Bay. Outside offers a massive private rooftop deck featuring a moonlight cinema, private pool, and summer kitchen along with semi-wrap around balconies. Finishes include stone & Equip Macael flooring as well as Maffi FIR Wide Plank flooring, hand painted matte venetian plaster walls, custom mirrors, Idea Group vanities, and marble bathrooms. The penthouse is set for completion by winter 2018.

Former Designer of Versace Mansion Lists Her Two Ft. Lauderdale Mansions For Nearly $60 Million

Katia Bates, the former Designer of Casa Casuarina, infamously known as the Versace Mansion in South Beach, and her husband Tom, a well-known developer, have listed their two Fort Lauderdale properties for nearly $60 million. The home builder and interior design husband and wife duo are the masterminds behind their company, Innovative Creations. Katia is a second-generation member of the interior design industry who hails from Venice, Italy, and often travels to Europe and around the world looking for the perfect and unique pieces that complement the highly detailed interior design of both homes as well as her other projects. The two homes are listed for $32 million (Bontona) and $27.5 million (Capri), listed by Douglas Elliman agents Christopher Wands, Pietro Belmonte and Chad Carroll. Check out the photo tours below:

524 Isla of Capri Drive

The recently renovated waterfront Fort Lauderdale residence incorporates a modern twist to the same classic Venetian styling that the Versace Mansion is known for. The residence features 5 bedrooms suites, 10.5 baths, and a lavish guest house, each room has its own personality and feel, with customized furnishings, antiques, and top-of-the-line fabrics carefully amassed over the past two decades from all over the world. Located on a Southeast point waterfront lot off the ultra-chic and upscale Las Olas Boulevard, this home’s updated take on classic design truly typifies the Venetian-born designer’s personal style. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the New River and the Intracoastal and featuring over 400 feet of waterfront space, the residence provides the atmosphere of being on a Venetian waterway. The home offers a cohesion of indoor outdoor living space with extensive terraces and patios connected to each other. The formal gardens are lined with dozens of elegant palm trees. For entertainment a large marble and stone gazebo imported from Italy, a pool, a Jacuzzi, a cabana bath in mosaic glass tiles and a deck of Jerusalem stone and travertine marble. 524 Isla of Capri Drive is asking $27.5 million.

529 Bontona Avenue

Bontona is currently being developed on the site of the former home of a Miami Dolphin’s owner who recently passed last month, Wayne Huizenga. The home offers a gorgeous stone sculpture of a Dolphin that was on the property and they kept it to keep the history of the house. The new construction, waterfront mansion offers a club room, dining room, kitchen and breakfast area, gym, laundry room, VIP suite, office, and library. Finshes include bookmatch slab marble floor, Brazilian marble, St. Moritz with bookmatch fireplace. Outdoors offers an expansive 25,000 SF or more of stone decks, pool, private docks and driveways including balconies and terraces in either marble or exotic stones. 529 Bontona Avenue is currently asking $32 million. 

Imagery by Daniel Petroni Photography 

Check Out The Artefacto-Designed Model Unit At Rise In Brickell City Centre Asking $1.2 Million

Live right where all the action is, in the center of it all. Brickell City Centre's residential tower Rise gives residents direct access to all of the luxurious Brickell City Centre shops, restaurants and entertainment via an elevator, immersing you in the center of the hustling and bustling Brickell district of Miami.

This Artefacto-designed model unit, residence 3510, is currently on the market seeking $1.2 million. The condo features marble floors, floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors, kitchen with Italkraft cabinetry and Bosch appliances including a 48-bottle wine storage system. Rise features a selection of luxurious amenities including a pool private to residents, library, hammam spa, children's playroom and tea lounge. Rise at Brickell City Centre is located at 701 S Miami Ave. 

Tour The Hibiscus Island Contemporary Designed By Choeff Levy Fischman To Combat Sea-Level Rise

When it comes to designing for the future in Miami, architects and developers must take steps to protect against the elements, storms, etc. which can cause rigors to the property. Progressive architects like Miami-based Choeff Levy Fischman are using climate change and sea level rise as an opportunity to make a statement and create a solution for the future.
 
One of the globally-acclaimed architect's newly completed luxury waterfront homes on Miami Beach’s Hibiscus Island addresses two of the area’s major issues; sea-level rise and low, regularly flooded streets. They did this by incorporating elaborate grade changes to create a significantly steeper driveway and dramatic front entryway stairs all while making the residence accessible from the street and exceeding base flood elevation requirements. They also designed a system to filter storm water on-site, and retained additional site fill required to raise the residence to 10’ NGVD – the FEMA required base flood elevation. 

Choeff Levy Fischman also designed the home to include several green features to help protect the home against Miami’s various natural elements including a full, onsite rainwater retention system. The architects designed a combination of swales, subsoil, and underground exfiltration trenches where water is cleaned, filtered and maintained on the property. The storm water is then naturally filtered and redirected to the City storm sewer. They also incorporated insulated glazing utilizing low-e film to minimize solar heat gain and glare. This green method also reduces energy impact costs, and a high Albedo roof membrane was installed to minimize heat and cooling loads. Choeff Levy Fischman also designed the south facing waterfront home to withstand hurricane winds, storm surges, and ongoing rising sea levels. The residence’s sea wall stands at 7.26 NGVD – the code requirement at the time of the design was 4.8 NGVD. The home also sits 22' to 26' away from the seawall, allowing for additional storm barriers. Choeff Levy Fischman anticipates forecasted sea level rise, and believes being proactive while practicing what they so often preach are just some ways these homes can sustain the test of time.

The home itself is a two-story, five-bedroom, five and a half bath residence that spans just short of 6,000 SF. They incorporated limestone flooring and accenting Cumaru wood throughout different areas of the home. The kitchen boasts carefully crafted Italian millwork and a designated bar area made of stained Italian Oak that comes with two Sub-zero wine coolers, one for reds, one for whites. Calacatta marble was integrated into the kitchen’s backsplash and countertops, and the kitchen island to brighten up the area. One of the signature features of the home are the pocketing sliding glass doors which blend indoor and outdoor living. They open to reveal a shaded limestone patio and pool area perfect for avoiding South Florida’s heat. 

Upstairs was uniquely designed with a floating master bedroom suite offering bay views, Brazilian Oak wood floors, and walls of white stucco and warm Cumaru. The master bath includes a large soaking tub that sits across from the balcony facing the water and a large gray marble shower with glass swivel door. 

Outside is an entertainment paradise complete with a bayside pool situated beneath the floating master bedroom suite and includes a cascading water feature. The grounds off a lush tropical ambiance with foliage including a Bamboo garden.

Enjoy the photo and video tours below:

Do You Wish You Had a Chanel Boutique For Your Closet? Only At Delray Beach's Newest $20 Million Listing

There is a new big boy estate on the block in Delray Beach, FL and it just so happens to be the ultimate dream for any fashionista, Chanel and sneaker head couple. The estate is situated on 2.67 acres within the relatively new private gated community, Stone Creek Ranch, which has become a CEO haven.

The lavish estate offers 18,206 square feet of living space, with 6 principal bedroom suites and 10 full baths. Not one detail was missed as the home offers an indoor gym, spa area and massage room; cinema and entertainment room, 1,000 bottle wine room featuring edge-lit contemporary artistic design, a hidden cigar room with custom ventilation and a collector garage with room for for 14 cars

Outside is a resort lovers paradise featuring a luxurious 170,000 gallon salt water swimming pool complete with grotto and rock wall. There is also a life-size chess set and cabana complete with summer kitchen and multiple outdoor lounge areas.

Besides the poolside escape, the closets are where this house sets itself apart from the rest. The master wardrobe was meticulously designed to replicate a Chanel boutique complete with Mother of Pearl inlay flooring, an extremely large dressing area and rows of storage. In another part of the master suite is a closet for him, currently dedicated to the owners $100,000 collection of Air Jordans.

9200 Rockybrook Way is currently listed for $20,000,000 with Senada Adzem of Douglas Elliman. 

Photos via Douglas Elliman

Own This Luxe Art-Deco Beachfront Bachelor Pad Designed by Foster + Partners in FAENA House For $2.495 Million

When in to ultra-luxury condo living in Miami Beach, little compares to that of FAENA House, which is home to one of Miami's priciest single-family residence sale ever recorded when Ken Griffen of Citadel purchased the penthouse for $60 million before relisting for $73 million. A mere 6 units remain on the market and for those that aren't looking for something quite as big unit 7D is a 1 bedroom currently listed for $2.495 million.

The residence's design by Foster + Partners pays homage to the first heyday of Miami Beach, dripping with luxurious art deco detail yet met with the finest in modern, ultra-luxury living. 7D features 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms spread over 1,350 SF. The condo is situated to offer sunrise, sunset, ocean and bay views via the wraparound balcony. Finishes include white oak wood floors, Permastelissa bathrooms, eat-in art deco Molteni kitchen with Miele appliances, and a master suite with large walk-in dressing room and marble walled master-bathroom. The home also offers the finest in modern living including automated smart home system by Crestron controls all A/V, climate and electronic window treatments. Residents at FAENA house experience the most elite five star service and professional staff as well as access to all privileges and amenities of the Faena Hotel property.

FAENA House, 3315 Collins Ave, Unit #7D is currently listed for $2,495,000 with Dina Goldentayer with Douglas Elliman’s Sports & Entertainment Division.

CEO of Señor Frogs Lists His "Mansion in the Sky" Chateau Beach in Sunny Isles

David Krouham, CEO of Grupo Anderson, the restauranteurs responsible for Senor Frogs and several restaurant concepts across South America and the United States, including Carlos'n Charlie's, Carlos O'Brian's and more, has listed his “mansion in the sky” at Chateau Beach in Sunny Isles.

The expansive duplex is spread over 4,000 SF with 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 1 half-bath and staff quarters. The residence features a chefs kitchen complete with Snaidero cabinetry, office, master-suite with marble master-bath,  Outside offers an enormous 20' deep terrace and additional 2,300 SF with multiple lounge areas, a private jacuzzi and views of the Sunny Isles and Miami Skylines.

Chateau Beach offers private, tranquil living with 85 residences and five-star amenities including Beach service, pool, spa, restaurant, fitness center, valet, movie theater, wine vault, cigar room and more.
 
17475 Collins Ave. #1203-1403 is currently listed for $4,350,000 with Devin Kay of Douglas Elliman.

Photos via Douglas Elliman

Tour The Stunning Palm Beach Estate Which Was Used In Jenny Tolman's New Music Video "Something To Complain About"

There is a new major listing on the prestigious North Ocean Boulevard which was just featured in the music video from country music-star Jenny Tolman’s release of her new song “Something to Complain About” from her album “Jennyville” which aired on CMT March 13. The music video was shot inside the Palm Beach estate complete with all the modern amenities essential for luxury resort style, beachfront living.

The beachfront mansion offers 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and 3 half-baths, all spread over 13,542 SF. The home was designed by Mark Timothy Inc, Affiniti Architects and Marc-Michaels Interior Design. Vanishing pocket sliders throughout blend the interior and exterior living spaces amidst the views of the resort-style pool, five-star grounds and endless ocean vistas. Finishes include white oak wood and limestone tile flooring; wood-paneled elevator, designer wall-coverings; impact glass windows and doors; generator; two separate garages with storage; security system; smart house technology; designer plumbing fixtures and more.

The estate was designed for entertaining complete with a formal living room and club room with a built-in wet bar and wine cellar at one end and two walls of sliders that open to the covered loggia and seaside grounds on the east end of the room. The home also offers chef's kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, formal dining room, and master-suite wing complete with formal master-bath, massive dressing room and closets capped off with a seaside terrace complete with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and lush grounds. 

Outside, the gated estates lush grounds offer meticulously manicured abundant green spaces, and ample room for lounging seaside amidst the endless views and can be accessed from the first floor main living areas via sliders that invite the outdoors in. Enjoy endless hours of relaxing and entertaining around the resort-style heated pool with spa complete with seaside terrace, summer kitchen and cabana bath.

Check out the CMT music video: http://www.cmt.com/video-clips/jja0wt/something-to-complain-about

6161 North Ocean Boulevard, Ocean Ridge is currently listed for $24.95 million with Nick Malinosky & Randy Ely with Douglas Elliman.