Waterfront Palm Island Estate Designed By Caesar Molina Hits Market For $48.5 Million

A waterfront estate on Miami Beach’s Palm Island has hit the market for $48.5 million. The tropical modern waterfront mansion is designed by renowned architect Caesar Molina and spans nearly 15,000-square feet of stunning amenities and unparalleled, museum-like interiors furnished by Artefacto.

Located at 40 Palm Ave., the newly built home features a double-sided water feature which welcomes you upon entrance into the eight bedroom, nine full and four half bathroom estate. Thoughtfully curated with luxury in mind, find a rare full size rooftop terrace is accessible by stairs or elevator with immaculate views of Miami’s most coveted views.

The primary bedroom features a massive closet, wet bar plus a terrace with a private plunge pool. The kitchen showcases Mia Cucina cabinetry, Wolf + Subzero appliances. Additional features include a state-of-the-art home theatre, gym with steam and sauna, a four-car electric garage and detached upstairs guest house.

Outside, the backyard features a spacious infinity edge pool, patio with grill, and a private boat dock offering 100 feet of water frontage.

40 Palm Ave is listed for $48.5 million with Liz Hogan of Compass.

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Sabal Development Sells Modern Oceanfront Spec Mansion in Highland Beach For $30 Million

Sabal Development, led by Pascal Nicolai, has sold an oceanfront spec home in Highland Beach known as La Plage Villa, for $30 million. The home was listed with Carmen D’Angelo and Joseph Liguori of Premier Estate Properties and Nadine Cory of City Real Estate Corporation represented the unnamed buyer. The transaction represents the most expensive home sale in Highland Beach in 2023.

Located at 4005 South Ocean Boulevard, La Plage Villa sits on a .6-acre lot and spans 9,000 SF spread over four levels encased in glass. The modern home offers 7 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms with ocean views from nearly every room, a gourmet kitchen, dining room overlooking the ocean, a 5-car garage and a roof top sky-deck. The tropical modern outdoors features an infinity pool, spa and 100’ of waterfront.

Led by Pascal Nicolai, Sabal Development built and sold total value of over $176 million in custom homes over the past 2 years. Sabal Development made a name for themselves as a vertically integrated developer and builder with over $130 million in luxury custom-built home sales in 2021.

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Venetian Islands Waterfront Contemporary Spec Home 'Villa Marco' Hits Market For $23.9 Million

Villa Marco, a masterfully crafted waterfront residence developed by renowned local builder, Sabal Development, on Miami’s exclusive Venetian Islands has hit the market for $23.9 million. The property is a true testament to exquisite design capturing breathtaking bay views and natural light. Villa Marco is located on San Marco Island at 1369 North Venetian Way.

The 7,283 SF home is currently configured with 4 bedrooms but easily adaptable to 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths to ensure convenience and comfort. The expansive formal and informal living spaces provide a harmonious balance between elegance and relaxation with floor to ceiling glass and views from every room. The home also features a gourmet kitchen, glass elevator and a garage with room for a lift.

The lushly landscaped outdoor areas are perfect for entertaining and enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Features include a panoramic rooftop terrace with hot tub and downstairs a summer kitchen, multiple seating areas, infinity pool and dock.

1369 North Venetian Way is currently listed for $23,900,000 with Mathieu Rochette of Compass.

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David Development Reveals Calil Architects-Designed Tropical Modern Waterfront Spec Home In Sunny Isles Beach

David Development, led by Brett and Brooke David, have revealed 311 Atlantic Isle, a tropical modern waterfront spec home on the exclusive Atlantic Isle in Sunny Isles Beach. The contemporary waterfront oasis, which is being developed in partnership with Forse Holdings, was designed by Calil Architects and will span 5,770 SF on a 9,254 SF lot with 64’ on the water. The home is currently under construction with an expected completion in late 2023.

311 Atlantic Isle features an incredibly spacious floor plan, featuring 23’ ceilings in the living area and foyer. The home was designed with the intention of functional space, featuring 7 bedrooms + staff quarters and 9.5 bathrooms. The residence offers a state-of-the art 3 story glass elevator, a custom glass wine cellar, Italian chef’s kitchen designed by Mia Cucina and over 2,000 SF of rooftop terrace that includes a jacuzzi, summer kitchen, full bathroom and grass yoga area, perfect for entertaining and watching the sunrise or sunset.

311 Atlantic Isle is also a boaters paradise with over 64’ of waterfront complete with a dock and lift. The property features incredible views of the intracoastal and no fixed bridges to the Haulover Inlet offering direct access to the Atlantic Ocean in just 5 minutes. Other luxuries include private beach club access across A1A with beach storage which is an exclusive amenity of Atlantic Isle.

Atlantic Isle is an exclusive private Island with 59 waterfront homes placed in one Miami’s most elite neighborhoods of Sunny Isles Beach. Sunny Isles Beach is called South Florida’s Riviera, due to its beautiful white sand beaches and world class condo developments and hotels, along with fine dinning and recreation. Ideally located between the two most luxurious shopping destinations in Miami, just three miles north of the Bal Harbor Shops and four miles south of the Aventura Mall.

David Development is led by brother-sister team Brett and Brooke David, who also own Prestige Imports in North Miami Beach which was founded by their father Irv in 1977. Prestige Imports is one of North America’s leading factory authorized Lamborghini dealerships as well as an internationally-renowned dealership for luxury, exotic, and supercars, including Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, BMW, Ferrari, Jaguar, Karma, Koenigsegg, Lamborghini, Lotus, Maserati, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Pagani, Porsche, Range Rover, and Rolls-Royce.

New Construction Palm Island Spec-Mansion Sells For $32 Million Setting Record As Most Expensive Sale Ever On Palm Island

A recently completed tropical modern spec-mansion on Miami Beach’s exclusive Palm Island has sold for a record $32 million, ringing in as the most expensive sale ever on the island. The buyer Ron Ozer who is CIO of hedge fund Statar Capital and the seller was real estate developer William Campbell. The buyer was represented by David Pullman with The Waterfront Team at ONE Sotheby's International Realty, while the seller was represented by Lourdes Alatriste with Douglas Elliman. The home was most recently listed for $39.9 million at the time of sale with Alatriste and was listed for as high as $51.9 million during construction.

Located on a .7 acre lot at 158 Palm Ave., the new construction home spans 14,000 + SF of oceanfront with 7 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. The main residence features 6 bedrooms while a detached 5 car garage offers a 2nd floor guest suite. The residence features multiple living spaces with water views and telescoping glass sliding doors to blend indoor/ outdoor living. The home also features an office, movie theater, an oversized chef's kitchen, a 2nd floor balcony spanning the entire home with access to a rooftop balcony and a stunning primary suite with a lavish master bath complete with a soak-in tub. The outside provides a tropical oasis with infinity pool, summer kitchen and 100' water frontage with a private dock offering stunning bay and skyline views.

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Check Out This Max Strang-Designed Venetian Islands Tropical Modern Spec Home Asking $29 Million

A new architectural masterpiece by architect Max Strang is nearing completion on the waterfront of San Marino Drive in Miami’s exclusive Venetian Islands. Priced at $29 million, the 6,357 square foot spec home, the latest project developed by Clara Homes, is set to redefine the standard of luxury in the island community, where business tycoons and tech moguls have been known to flock.

Situated at 416 W San Marino Drive, the new residence is a perfect example of how architects can seamlessly incorporate the natural environment into design. The architecture pays tribute to the Venetian Islands through grand floor-to-ceiling windows, an inspired color palette and a layout that maximizes views of the water and surrounding foliage. Inside, the five-bedroom, seven-bath single-family home will tout contemporary interiors. The finishes blend neutral hues with organic materials such as stone and wood to nod to the property’s distinct landscape. The property features unobstructed views to the Miami skyline & endless sunsets.

The space gives an open-concept feel featuring soaring ceiling heights, floor-to-ceiling windows, gorgeous stone by Salvatori, and a kitchen equipped with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. One of the most luxurious rooms in the home is the primary bedroom, which encompasses full Northwestern exposure with dual closets and a spacious bath..

The home also features access to 103 feet of wide bay frontage, a brand new sea wall and a deck for residents to dock their boat. Other perks including an elevator, rooftop, two-car garage, summer kitchen and oversized pool with a cabana make this a perfect home for family and entertaining.

416 W San Marino Drive is listed with Dina Goldentayer of Douglas Elliman.

$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.

Sabal Development Acquires Miami Beach Spec Home Site Overlooking La Gorce Country Club Golf Course

The Miami-based Sabal Development has closed on a 12,000+ SF development site which overlooks the La Gorce Country Club golf course for $4.2 million. The property is located at 5440 La Gorce Drive in Miami Beach and will be developed into a Choeff Levy Fischman-designed tropical modern spec home. Florida Realty of Miami, Corp. represented the buyer, Pascal Nicolai, founder and CEO of Sabal Development and Sabal Luxury Builder. Jean Echemendia of Douglas Elliman represented the seller, Justin Yoshimura.

“We are very excited about this purchase and the incredible custom home that will be developed on the double lot,” said Nicolai. “The property has gorgeous, wide golf course views that will complement the luxury living experience that we are bringing to life.”

Sabal Development plans to build an over 6,000-square-foot single-family home with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms on the double lot, which is located on the private La Gorce Golf Course. The spacious home will include three parking garages, an elevator, pool and hot tub, outside barbeque area, media lounge and a pond. The property will feature architecture by famed architect Ralph Choeff of Choeff Levy Fischman. Sabal Luxury Builder is expected to break ground on the home in April 2023, with an estimated completion in December 2024.

$15.5 Million Waterfront Spec Home Sale Sets Record On Normandy Isle

A waterfront spec home on Normandy Isles has sold for $15.5 million, setting a record for the priciest home sale ever in Normandy Isle. Located at 2608 Biarritz Dr, Miami Beach, the seller was represented by Nelson Gonzalez with BHHS EWM Realty, while the undisclosed buyer was represented by Andre Duek, Carolina Lara & Camila Paiva with ONE Sotheby's International Realty.

The new modern waterfront with a western exposure and views of Biscayne Bay sits on a 12,052 SF bayfront lot across Normandy Shores Golf Club. The home features 6 beds and 6.5 baths as well as soaring ceilings, gourmet kitchen, media room, elevator, ELAN smart control system, floating glass staircase, and a waterfront master suite with a private terrace, walk-in closet, and luxe bath. The Backyard is equipped with a covered patio for dining and lounging, pool, and a pier dock with a boat lift with 73’ of water frontage.

'Metaverse Chateau' Hits Market In Metaverse As NFT And As Real Home Under Construction In Miami Shores

The founder of Alpha City, a social business lifestyle metaverse, has revealed “Reflection Manor,” a real world new construction home being built in Miami with a digital twin in the Metaverse. This is the second “MetaReal” spec home under development in Miami, the other is the recently launched Meta Residence which was the world’s first-ever revealed "MetaReal" home. The purchaser of one of these “MetaReal” homes would acquire both the real world home and its virtual replica in the Metaverse as an NFT.

“Reflection Manor” is a French chateau style home with architectural design by Sakora Design and is currently being constructed in Miami Shores. The residence will comprise 6,000.sq.ft. with six bedrooms and six and half bathrooms on a 12,975-sq.ft. lot. The virtual counterpart will live in the Metaverse of Alpha City. Features of the state include a grand double height foyer, Gaggenau appliances, wine room, sumptuous game room, private primary suite, boutique worthy closets, and a wellness wing with gym opening to a covered terrace and manicured backyard.

The seller is Jorge Guinovart, a real estate developer, entrepreneur, and cryptocurrency expert who created Alpha City. Dubbed the Social Business Lifestyle Metaverse, Alpha City was conceived to create a Metaverse with an economy, with VR visual experiences and broad reaching social and lifestyle opportunities to up the value of virtual properties.

“Reflection Manor” is located at 1275 NE 93rd Street in Miami Shores and is currently listed for $7.77 million by Juliet Silver with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.

Renderings of the home and Alpha City via Reflection Manor/ONE Sotheby’s International Realty and Sakora Design.