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BY Michael Light / On May 27, 2019

 

Say goodbye to Kerwood Oaks or Banyan Drive Neighborhood, two of the names used for years to describe the un-gated community to the west of Hammock Lakes. The City of Coral Gables has approved a measure to make this a privately-gated community and also name it ‘Banyan Lakes.’ The new guard-gated entrance, which will be on Banyan Drive right off of 88th Street, is currently in the design stage.

For years, this neighborhood has been included in thought with the popular gated communities along Old Cutler Road, even though it has never been privately gated. Some call it Kerwood Oaks, others Hammock Lakes II (which is actually a completely different community directly to the east). Well, Banyan Lakes in Coral Gables will finally become a privately-gated community and carry the name recognition, cache and value of the other popular gated communities along Old Cutler Road. Once completed, Banyan Lakes will be a privately-gated community of 46 homes in Coral Gables. I would even be willing to speculate that any owner of a home in Banyan Lakes will see an immediate increase in value once the community becomes privately gated…time will tell.

Coral Gables Gated Communities

Snapper Creek

Snapper Creek is a luxury community, located off the scenic and picturesque Old Cutler Road, in the southern section of Coral Gables, Florida. There are approximately 124 magnificent estate homes, all on at least one acre of land, and architecturally stunning in design, lavish in furnishings, and with incredible amenities, many with their own private docks. The community has a full-service marina, with a dock master, and direct access to Biscayne Bay.

Journey’s End

Journey’s End, an ultra-prestigious gated community situated adjacent to scenic Old Cutler Road in historic Coral Gables, is the ultimate dream neighborhood in South Florida. Journey’s End is the most exclusive community in all of Coral Gables, offering only 18 luxury homes in this waterfront enclave. Journey’s End features unparalleled architectural design, park-like lush landscaping, gorgeous water views and luxurious amenities nestled into a serene setting. Journey’s End also offers an exclusive marina, boat docks, no bridges to Biscayne Bay, private tennis courts and 24-hour security.

Gables Estates

Gables Estates, located off the scenic Old Cutler Road in the southern section of Coral Gables, is bordered by the shores of beautiful Biscayne Bay. This prestigious private, guard-gated community is made up of extravagant mansions and lavish homes, many with their own private docks, with amenities including basketball, softball, tennis and a children’s playground. Excellent public and private schools are in the nearby areas of Pinecrest and South Miami, and a short 15-minute drive takes you to the University of Miami.

Old Cutler Bay

Old Cutler Bay is located in the southern part of Coral Gables, on 150 acres of lush tropical vegetation, and on the edge of the crystal blue waters of Biscayne Bay. Old Cutler Bay is a secluded, gated community with architecturally designed mansions and estate homes on waterfront properties along tree-lined streets.

Cocoplum

Cocoplum is an exclusive, secluded, gated community in Coral Gables, consisting of waterfront properties and stunning mansions, many with their own private docks. The amenities at Cocoplum include 24-hour security, clubhouse, fitness center, tennis courts, swimming pool, children’s playground, a yacht club, and a full-service marina with dock master for boating enthusiasts.

Tahiti Beach

Tahiti Beach is a private and exclusive neighborhood of 26 stunning estate homes, on an island with its own sandy beach, within the beautiful community of Cocoplum in prestigious Coral Gables, Florida. The residents of Tahiti Beach have full access to the amenities of Cocoplum which include 24-hour security, a marina, clubhouse, and three tennis courts.

Hammock Oaks & Lakes

Hammock Oaks and Lakes are two luxury, gated communities in the southern section of Coral Gables located along the very scenic, tree-lined Old Cutler Road. Many of the 107 luxury homes are on the waterfront with direct access to Biscayne Bay and feature stunning views of sparkling blue waters and tropical vegetation.

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