Spec Home Hits Market In Bal Harbour Asking Highest Price Per Square Foot For a Dry Lot

A spec home at 161 Camden Drive has hit the market in Bal Harbour asking the highest price per square foot for a dry lot home in the ultra-wealthy village which sits just north of Miami Beach. The tropical modern residence is designed by One D+B Miami/ H2 Architecture and asking $6,930,000, which equates to $938 per square foot. The home is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in Q4 2020.

161 Camden Drive spans 7,387 square feet with 7 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms. The lavish spec home features high-end natural finishes, an entry water garden, two story waterfall, and salt water pool. The home sits on an oversized 15,207 square foot lot within an exclusive gated community.

161 Camden Drive is currently listed for $6,930,000 with Moshe Goldshtein of Harding Realty.

Step Inside The Gallery House, A Modern Art Collector's Masterpiece in Coconut Grove

Dubbed The Gallery House, 30 Bay Heights Drive in Coconut Grove is a modern art collectors dream. The modern masterpiece spans 5,114 SF and the walls are covered in art by famed artists such as Patrick Rubinstein, Charles Fazzino and more.

Built in 2018, The Gallery House is built with some of the strongest construction structural systems used in South Florida. Concrete blocks, columns and tie beams make up the structure of this home to withstand some of the stormiest South Florida days. The floor and roof slabs are poured in place concrete over precast concrete joist. With a summer that lasts all year long, the outdoor area of The Gallery House caters to the South Florida lifestyle with a stunning pool and lounge area.

The artfully conceived home was finished and furnished during a three year process, to strategically combine rare aesthetics, design elements with natural palettes and beautiful grounds to ensure comfort and modern sophistication. The home was built to flawlessly showcase a collection of art through multiple focal points, the first floor is dressed in polished concrete including the breathtaking staircase with a steel finish. The two level, four bedroom and five bath layout also features a media room with an ensuite bath, interiors with dramatic ceiling heights and a rare Roche Bobois collectible sofa in the formal living area.  

30 Bay Heights Drive is currently listed for $5,500,000 with Adriana Pinto Torres and Tracy Ferrer of Douglas Elliman. The home is also offered with the adjacent lot at 26 Bay Heights Drive for an additional $1,500,000, giving the future buyer endless possibilities for more privacy or to expand this dream estate into a larger compound.

Check Out This Solar Powered Estate Asking A Record $17.75 Million In West Palm Beach

Developer Steve Bendat of Aquantis Group Development broke the record of the highest price single family home sale in West Palm Beach last year when he sold 2914 Washington Road; now ,Bendat is looking to break that record again with the launch of his newest project, 6717 S Flagler. The lavish waterfront compound is asking $17,750,000 and is one of the most unique properties ever built in Palm Beach County. The compound estate has the ability to run completely on solar power energy with electrical service tied to a solar panels that are capable of net zero metering.

6717 S Flagler was designed by developer Steve Bendat and architect David Lawrence. The estate compound maximizes the tropical nature of South Florida, overlooking the spectacular Intracoastal with views of the ocean. The 15,000 square foot three-story compound is an architectural masterpiece complete with an interior “floating” glass staircase, an outdoor stainless-steel circular staircase, an all-glass indoor elevator with back-lit onyx surround, a commercial exterior elevator, six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and two powder rooms. 

6717 S Flagler is full of lavish features offering a theater room, a dedicated gym, a VIP guest suite, a private guest house, a home office, and a four-car air-conditioned garage. The home also features wine room, glass wine cellar with 1000 bottles capacity, dining room, battler’s pantry, kitchen, breakfast nook, family room with fireplace, laundry room, media room with bar and full bath, AV room, mudroom and pool bath, two large outdoor loggias one with fireplace, a rooftop deck and multiple summer kitchens. Outside 6717 S Flagler also features fully planned landscaping. From rooftop synthetic grass to the lush living walls, from the west side of the house to the east side, there is either greenery or water surrounding you.

6717 S Flagler is built to withstand the regions most intense hurricanes, built with extra-large footers, reinforced steel, poured concrete floors, and concrete-filled block, the home is virtually indestructible and soundproof.  The home is also pre-wired with fiber optic cable capable of transmitting 8K video to every room and patio. There’s also a whole house 70Kw generator at the ready in case of emergency.  All recessed lighting is the highest end Tech Lighting Element fixtures.  

The home also features has a commercial-ready Savant control system that can manage lighting, temperature, security, home theater, fireplaces, cameras, locks, advanced security system and more.  Lighting is controlled by a Lutron Homeworks system coupled with programmable metal Palladiom keypad switches. Each room has wired Lutron Sivoia QS shades that provide translucency and privacy.

6717 S Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach is currently listed for $17,750,000 with Burt Minkoff of Douglas Elliman .

Take An Exclusive Tour Of This Newly Completed Venetian Islands Contemporary Asking $4.75 Million

The Venetian Islands have been a hot spot for those looking for tranquility and privacy yet be just minutes from South Beach, Brickell, Wynwood, Miami Design District and Downtown Miami. Located at 1509 NE 12th Place on the Venetian Islands’ San Marco Island, this contemporary tropical residence was completed in 2019 and features the finest finishes including a POGGENPOHL kitchen. The home spans 5,016 square feet and offers 5 en-suite bedrooms with an open floorpan for lots of natural light.

Glass sliders blend indoor to outdoor living with the main living area opening direct to the pool and yard making for a great home for entertaining. Other luxurious features include a stunning master suite with water views, two massive walk-in closets & bathroom with a serious ‘wow’ factor.

1509 NE 12th Place, Miami, is currently listed for $4,750,000 with Dominique Duque and Ana Guillen of Compass. Ana and Dominique can be reached at 305-766-7666, ana.guillen@compass.com or dominique.duque@compass.com.

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.

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Check Out This Miami Beach Home Built By Lawrence Murray Dixon, The Architect Behind the Historic Art Deco District

Miami Beach has been known for it's historic Art Deco architecture since the movement began in the 1930's. One of the most crucial figures responsible for the development of "Tropical Art Deco" style was architect Lawerence Murray Dixon. Dixon was a prolific figure who put South Beach on the map by designing the buildings and interior decor of many Miami Beach homes and most notably responsible for 42 hotels located in what is now known as the Historic Art Deco District, including the Raleigh, Ritz Plaza, Victor, Tides, Marlin, Tiffany and Betsy Ross.

One of his many works of art includes this recently listed Miami Beach home on Michigan Avenue which was built in the 1940’s. The charming architecturally significant residence features 2,730 square foot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The home was recently renovated with by renowned interior designer Tomas Frenes, known for his furnishings featured throughout many 5-star hotels nationwide. Frenes was responsible for the updated design of the house while preserving the historic elements of the late Dixon's work.

The updated Lawrence Murray Dixon charming masterpiece blends the warmth of history and modern style.The floor plan is built for a seamless indoor and outdoor living environment and filled with an abundance of natural light. The home comes equipped to provide endless entertainment with a formal dining area, expansive living room and a gourmet chef's kitchen. When living in Miami Beach an outdoor paradise is almost a requirement, the backyard of this home serves as an entertaining with a heated pool and spa topped with your own modern summer kitchen. The home is listed for just under $2 million with Francisco Navarro and Sam Gaita of Douglas Elliman. 

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Step Inside A Newly Revealed Venetian Islands Spec Mansion Asking $23.5 Million

Miami Beach ultra-luxury developer, Ramin Designs, in partnership with the top luxury broker, Nelson Gonzalez, have created a contemporary masterpiece on the premier southern lot of Miami-Beach’s Venetian Islands. From design to completion in less than one year, 10 W San Marino combines the developer's signature style of architectural simplicity with a deep respect for the surrounding natural beauty of the Venetian Islands.

10 W San Marino embodies the ideal combination of modern Miami Beach design, unobstructed views, outstanding outdoors for waterfront living, and deluxe amenities put together in a tasteful yet indulgent fashion. Ramin Designs + Development built 10 W San Marino with meticulous attention to detail, executing every aspect of the home to absolute perfection. The home was designed by Dunagan Diverio Design Group with a sophisticated yet relaxed lifestyle; capturing the best of waterfront living from every angle. Miami-based Brazilian firm, Artefacto, staged the home top to bottom with its high-end contemporary furniture in neutral palette, creating an atmosphere for modern yet comfortable luxury living. Fredric Snitzer Gallery curated a selection of works by internationally known contemporary artist to complete the presentation of this extraordinary home. 

10 W San Marino features a dramatic entrance with double-height ceilings and a striking 23-foot tall limestone piece with organic finish will welcome you into the expansive living areas. Wall-to-wall, automatic sliding glass doors expose jaw-dropping water, Downtown Miami, and Miami Beach skyline views throughout.

Built in 2020, 10 W San Marino spans 6 bedrooms with 6 bathrooms and a powder room. The home is split with four bedrooms on the second floor, while there are two bedrooms plus a theater on the first floor. Enclosed within the 12-foot high ceilings and beautiful limestone flooring throughout the first floor are a Boffi gourmet kitchen adjoined by a service kitchen to the back and a family room by the waterfront. The centerpiece of the home is the living room, while the dining area and the wet bar with a pocketed TV screen are the perfect place for indoor entertaining in style.

The master suite is enclosed with three walls of floor-to-ceiling glass offering the absolute best views in the house; Downtown Miami to the west and South Beach skyline to the east. A dream walk-in closet by Italkraft and a lavish marble bathroom with hers and his vanities and an oversized bathtub surround an opulent, glass-enclosed marble shower.

The touch of refined luxury is evident in every detail around the home; the smart technology controlled through Savant, the movie theater with a state-of-the-art sound system and lighting, the custom Italian frameless doors, the seamless white oak wood flooring, Porsche Design lighting, the ultra-modern Boffi fixtures, the invisible speakers inside of the home, the oversized outdoor speakers, etc. 10 W San Marino is also equipped with an air-conditioned two-car garage with space for a lift and a full house generator.

Outside 10 W San Marino features a rooftop deck with breathtaking views of Downtown Miami, a heated saltwater pool with spa, cabana with summer kitchen and 105’ of waterfront complete with a boat lift, IPE dock and new 10-foot seawall.

10 W San Marino is currently listed for $23,500,000 with Nelson Gonzalez of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty.

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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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