An Art Basel Unveiling Of The Most Exclusive Miami Condos – The Residences at 6 Fisher Island Drive Posted on November 30, 2022December 2, 2022 by Sarah Elles Boggs Just as Art Basel Miami Beach has exclusive VIP parties as well as ultra-exclusive VIP parties, developers in Miami Beach build both exclusive luxury condos as well as the most exclusive luxury condos ever. The latter brings us to The Residences at 6 Fisher Island Drive, where you have to be invited to even consider purchasing. Up until the fall of 2022, just one development site remained on Fisher Island, one of the most exclusive and expensive neighborhoods in the United States, routinely landing on the Forbes list of most expensive zip codes in the country. It is located on a chic private island just South of Miami Beach and is accessible by helicopter, boat or ferry only. There is a stand-alone school, store, restaurants and their own police and fire/rescue forces. Parcel 6, as the location is known on the island, was then purchased by Related Group in partnership with Teddy Sagi, BH Group and Wanxiang America RE Group. The team will be bringing to fruition the most exclusive residential development in the United States, much less on the island itself. The expansive 6.5-acre waterfront site is located on the North side of the island, offering captivating views of Miami Beach, South of Fifth, the daily parade of cruise ships departing and returning to their terminals, and of course the Biscayne Bay and Atlantic Ocean. When completed in 2026, it will be the most exclusive, refined and coveted developments in Miami’s history. Fisher Island Golf Course Inside The Residences at 6 Fisher Island Drive The development team has chosen Miami’s Kobi Karp to spearhead the design of the structure, partnering with London-based Tara Bernerd and Partners to deliver the finishes. In the end, The Residences at 6 Fisher have been designed in a way to maximize the views for each apartment, reflective of the tastes of the ultimate buyers. Each terrace is situated to maximize both the view as well as the privacy. Inside the residences themselves, the estate-style homes range from three to eight bedrooms and 3,800 to nearly 16,000 square feet. Six Fisher Island Residences will consist of only 50 homes in a 10-story structure with 55,000 square feet of five-star, resident-only amenities and a broad spectrum of estate-level services. Buyers who are being invited to consider the project are all ultra-high-net-worth buyers, who would appreciate the level of security, privacy and luxury so close to the action of Miami and Miami Beach. Prices for the residences start at $15.5 million, and in celebration of Art Basel 2022, the developers have presented the crown jewel penthouse. The 16,000 square foot penthouse has been presented for $90 million, or a record-breaking $5,600 per foot. According to the developer they have already met with 20 families, most of whom would pay cash. Douglas Elliman is the exclusive broker for Six Fisher. If you are interested in an invitation to consider this project, please contact Michael Light, Broker and Executive Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.
MiamiLuxuryHomes.com Wins Best Website Posted on November 7, 2022 by Michael Light Michael and Jaimee Light, owners and operators of MiamiLuxuryHomes.com and recently launched MiamiCondos.com, are extremely proud to announce that MiamiLuxuryHomes.com has been named “Best Agent Website” by South Florida Agent Magazine in their annual Agents’ Choice Awards. Each year South Florida Agent Magazine holds its Agents’ Choice Awards to honor the very best of South Florida area real estate and those who make a serious impression on the real estate community. Among Best Agent Website, you will find winners in categories of Managing Broker of the Year, Loan Officer of The Year, Rookie of The Year, Developer of the Year and more. We would like to say THANK YOU to all of our clients and readers for helping us become the best real estate website in South Florida! We would also like to congratulate all of this year’s award winners! About The Light Group With over one million unique visitors per year, MiamiLuxuryHomes.com is South Florida’s premier website for luxury real estate. It is owned and operated by the Light Group, a top-producing team with Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Michael and Jaimee Light, a dynamic husband and wife duo, lead the Light Group. Michael is the executive director of luxury sales at Douglas Elliman and, prior to forming the Light Group, enjoyed a lucrative career in real estate finance and development. Both he and Jaimee pride themselves on being truly knowledgeable about the real estate market in South Florida. The Light Group serves clients throughout South Florida’s prime residential areas, including Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, South Miami, Pinecrest, Downtown Miami, Brickell, Miami Beach, South Beach, South of Fifth, Surfside, Bal Harbour, Sunny Isles Beach, Golden Beach and Fort Lauderdale. In addition to real estate, the Light Group strongly believes in giving back to the community and many team members of the Light Group volunteer and/or sponsor various local and international philanthropic organizations.
Condos So Exclusive You Have To Be INVITED To Buy, Coming Soon To Fisher Island Posted on October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 by Sarah Elles Boggs Related Group is bringing a new level of exclusivity to Miami’s Fisher Island. Imagine owning one of 50 condos in a development that is only accessible by helicopter or boat, and you have to be INVITED to purchase. This is what is slated for the last developable parcel of land on Fisher Island. For those unfamiliar with Fisher Island, it is an ultra-posh area in the Biscayne Bay, between Miami Beach and Miami. To get to the island, there is a seven-minute ferry ride, or you could arrive by boat (usually yacht) or by helicopter. The population is just 561, most of whom roam the island on golf carts. It truly is a peacefully chic ultra-exclusive enclave with a private beach, a club, restaurants and its own zip code that routinely shows up on the Forbes list of Most Expensive Zip Codes in the United States. Although many wealthy people are very discreet about their earnings and their homes, statistics show that the average income on the island is $2.5 million per year. Celebrities who are more open about their living arrangements and have owned on Fisher Island include Oprah, Julia Roberts and Mel Brooks. “We are currently working with our sales teams to develop our list of VIPs,” Jon Paul Perez, Related Group’s president, told Insider. “People can live their entire lives on the island and, as such, develop close relationships with neighbors and fellow residents. That’s the feeling we want to create at our job. We want our buyers to get to know one another, and forge close friendships that elevate this beyond just another one of their homes.” The project has not yet been named, but is slated to feature three- to five-bedroom residences that will be offered for around $30 million. Penthouses will ask over $60 million. Each resident will receive membership in the Fisher Island Club to enjoy golf, restaurants, pool parties, marinas, tennis and the private beach. Local Miami architect Kobi Karp has been chosen to make the designs and London-based Tara Bernerd and Partners has been chosen for the interiors.
The Perigon Miami Beach Unveils Interiors and Finishes by Tara Bernerd & Partners Posted on July 21, 2022July 22, 2022 by Sarah Elles Boggs The Perigon, which stands to rise at 53rd and Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, has released the finishes and interiors chosen by the world-renowned designer Tara Bernerd. This is the only pre-construction ultra-luxury project currently offered on the beachfront in Miami Beach, which promises to be the pinnacle of luxury and sophistication with just 84 residences over 17 floors and a vast array of amenities, which we announced this spring. For those who are unfamiliar, Tara Bernered is a London-based designer who is internationally renowned for her work in luxury hotels such as the Four Seasons and Rosewood Hotels as well as private residences and yachts. Before branching out on her own in 2002, she was a fixture with Phillippe Starck’s Yoo brand. For The Perigon, she has been inspired by the tranquil location with both ocean and intracoastal views. The organic vibe of the project emulates a five-star resort on the French riviera. Rendering of The Perigon Miami Beach Sitting Room Inside the Residences Buyers will be able to choose from different color palettes, each with finishes that draw from the surrounding coastal environment with natural light, and private outdoor spaces with elegantly-appointed interiors. The finishes include a mix of stone, glass and wood to create dimension and texture, with organic fabrics and tailored weaves to bring out the feeling of the French riviera. The Italian cabinetry is custom-designed by Tara with a choice of French White Oak or Canaletto Walnut. The appliances feature custom SubZero refrigeration and wine coolers with integrated panels and Cove dishwashers, also with integrated panels. The 5-burner gas cooktop, oven, convection oven and steam oven are all Wolf. “Combining Tara’s extraordinary talent with the genius of OMA’s architecture and Gustafson Porter+Bowman’s landscaping has differentiated The Perigon in the market,” said Camilo Miguel, Jr., CEO of Mast Capital. “The Perigon captures attention to detail in a way that is unmatched for the area, and there is no better representation of that than in the rich amenity spaces. Through her timeless aesthetic and European sensibility Tara has created a true sanctuary in Miami Beach.” Rendering of The Perigon Miami Beach Kitchen Inside the Primary Suites The primary suites will feature midnight bars with bronze fluted glass backsplashes and SubZero refrigerators. Owners will enjoy sweeping views of the beach, ocean and the intracoastal waterway with Miami’s glittering skyline as a background. In the bathrooms, owners will find a sumptuous spa-like environment adorned with marble and dark bronze fittings. East-facing residences have soaking tubs that overlook the shoreline and west-facing residences have a bathtub view of the skyline with dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows and tall ceilings. Rendering of The Perigon Miami Beach Primary Bath Residences at the boutique building range from 2,100 square feet to 6,700 square feet and are priced from $4 million. A collection of guest suites is also available for those who have frequent guests or live-in help. Douglas Elliman is the exclusive broker for The Perigon Miami Beach. If you are interested in a private presentation of the project, with specific pricing, please contact Michael Light, Broker and Executive Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.
The Light Group Completes Four Seasons Brickell Closing, Residence 58E Posted on July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 by Sarah Elles Boggs Residents at The Four Seasons in Brickell are getting a new neighbor, and we are proud to have helped our buyer client find such a custom gem of a home in the sky at such a great price. The residence closed at $4.1 million, or $1200/ft! Residence 58E is located on the 58th floor of the tower with sweeping views of the Biscayne Bay and ocean to the east as well as beautiful and animated Brickell views to the north. The floor plan shows 4 bedrooms, however the interior designer has changed one of the rooms to a beautiful waterfront bar for entertaining guests and just relaxing in the evenings. Four Seasons Residences Miami Brickell 58E Floor Plan The interiors have been customized by world renowned interior designer, Luis Bustamante. Hailing from Madrid, he is commonly known to bring his talents to New York, Miami, London, Gstaad, Dominican Republic, Mexico among others. For Four Seasons Miami 58E, he included custom marble floors and imported custom ceilings. Four Seasons Residences Miami Brickell 58E Night View Some may say that $1200/ft is awful high for a 3 bedroom apartment, but let’s remember a few things… First, this is the most desirable floor plan in the building because of the layout and direct water view. Also, it is the Four Seasons. The Four Seasons is among the pinnacle of luxury and service brands. The apartment is customized and if you also think the apartment is beautiful, there is one available down on the 41st floor for $5.9M. So, our new neighbor is going to move in with instant equity. If you are also interested in finding a stellar deal in the area, please contact Michael Light, Broker and Executive Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.
Major Food Group and JDS Make Major Moves in Brickell with Major Residences Posted on May 26, 2022December 19, 2022 by Sarah Elles Boggs Keeping up their reputation of being the effervescent trendsetters and risk takers, New York’s Major Food Group has teamed up with Michael Stern and JDS Development Group to bring a new and shiny super-tall tower to Miami’s Brickell Financial District. The 90-story, 1049 foot tall super-luxury condo and hotel tower is beginning sales this summer. It is slated to be built at 888 Brickell Avenue, replacing an office tower that is currently occupied by Diario las Americas (for those Brickellians who recognize building names before addresses). About the Developers For those who are more familiar with Miami than New York, Major Food Groups lives up to their name. They are, in fact major. In addition to being trendsetters and risk takers, they are also influencers. Teaming up with Michael Stern (the co-developer of Echo Brickell and Monad Terrace) was a natural fit. Major Food Groups has founded more than 30 restaurants, hotels and private clubs. Many of these have popular outposts in South Florida including Carbone and HaSalon in Miami Beach, Dirty French Steakhouse at 12th and Brickell, Sadelle’s in Coconut Grove and the members’ only ZZ’s Club in the Miami Design District. We could go on, but let’s get to this gilded tower… Rendering of Major Brickell Miami Residences Exterior via JDS About the Building With 259 residences spanning 90 floors, the 1,049 ft supertall skyscraper will also have 115,000 square feet of amenities spanning 8 floors. It is set to boast existing Major Food Group concepts as well as new ones. There has been speak of a Chinese restaurant in the private club, according to the developers. There will also be a 20,000 square foot spa, a fitness center that includes a boxing gym, F1 and golf simulators and sports court, plus the pool deck is multi-leveled with cabanas. Speaking of the pool, we forgot to mention that it is gilded. Yes, sir. “I want to celebrate this sexy City with an indulgent swim in the only silver and gold pool in Miami,” said tower designer William Sofield of Studio Sofield. Lest we not leave out the champagne pool and mineral pool. The valet court is also trimmed in gold leaf and decked out in monolithic slabs of Italian travertine and canopied by a gold-beaded screen that emits a warm, indulgent glow. “It will exude exuberant Gatsby-level energy and delight,” the developer said. 250 parking spaces are accessible by car elevator or valet. With culinary delights in mind, there will be restaurant spaces on at least four floors as well as event space, wine rooms and a cigar room. Inside the Residences One of the stand-out features of these residences is that the hotel and condo sections of the building are not separated. They are considered hybrid condo-hotel units and each one has a unique “lockout” function that allows the unit to convert from a residence to a suite or even just to a guest room. Rendering of Major Residences Brickell Miami Kitchen via JDS Details of the kitchen and bath finish outs are not yet available, however custom furniture by Studio Sofield is included with each apartment. This allows continuity for those owners who wish to add their residences (or portions of the residence, as the case may be with the new lockout system) to the hotel program for use while they are away. The apartments are slated to range from one to four bedrooms and Tier 1 (friends and family) prices are set to range from $1.6 million to $11 million. Penthouse prices and details have not yet been released. If you are interested in a presentation, more details about the new concept lockout system and/or specific pricing, please contact Michael Light, Broker and Executive Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com. Rendering of Major Residences Brickell Miami Views via JDS
Formula 1 Champ Tours Penthouses And More Car-Themed Condos Posted on May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 by Sarah Elles Boggs Oh boy. The city has him now. Emerson Fittipaldi, the Brazilian racing driver who was the youngest ever F1 champion in the 1970’s, racing for both Lotus and McLaren, has been spotted touring a $30 Million penthouse on Miami Beach. We’ll not pretend to be surprised though. The Magic City has a way with people. It happened to me. I visited friends in the aught’s, thinking it was just a vacation. By the end of the week, I flew back to my hometown, quit my job, packed my things and headed on back to Miami within 3 weeks’ time. It has a way with people like that, and I am not mad at it. I mean, what’s not to love? The properties are beautiful, the weather is beautiful, the people are beautiful, the community is so rich in culture, the area boasts endless possibilities and there is no state income tax! To prepare all of those visitors who are car enthusiasts and are also being beckoned by the 305, lets go over some of the car-themed condo developments that Miami and Miami Beach has to offer. Chateau Beach While Chateau Beach is not necessarily car-themed, it is the building where Mr Fittipaldi was spotted touring the $30 million duplex penthouse. The 9,000+ square-foot penthouse comes with sweeping ocean views, high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass and furnishings by Fendi, Poltrona Frau and Minotti. There is also a 4,500+ square-foot wraparound terrace with a private pool. Quite the chic space for retiring from the fast lane. 1100 Millecento Kicking off the trend of car-themed developments is 1100 Millecento in the Brickell Financial District. Having opened in 2015, Millecento is a partnership between The Related Group and Italian auto designer Pininfarina, who designed Ferrari’s for many years. The 42-story development is filled with car-themed touches including Ferrari-red elevator lobbies, streamlined interiors to mimic the sleekness of the vehicles and elegant art works of the residents’ own luxury cars hanging in the common areas. Porsche Design Tower Not to be outdone by anyone (and we mean anyone), Gil Dezer comes back to the scene with a large idea. What if you could build a special elevator that would allow you to park your supercar in a personal garage at your front door even though you live in a high rise? I know, it sounds wild. But it is also very cool. Enter Porsche Design Tower and the now-famous Dezervator. Prices currently start at $4.5 million up to $21 million. Aston Martin Residences Currently rising at the mouth of the Miami River in Downtown, Aston Martin Residences boasts 66 floors of indulgence and opulence. There are only 391 waterfront ultra-luxury residences by Argentenian developer C&C Developments. Residents will enjoy a rooftop helipad, private beach club access, high ceilings, private elevators and practically any other amenity you can fathom. The upper penthouse (currently offered for $59 million) even includes an Aston Martin Vulcan. Race with that, why don’t ya? Bentley Residences Going back up to Sunny Isles Beach, the first-ever Bentley branded residential development is rising 60 stories above the sand. Each residence will have a private pool and sauna, as well as the Dezervator that was such a hit in the Porsche Design Tower. Bentley Miami Tower Rendering One Thousand Museum Ok, we understand that One Thousand Museum is not branded, but it still fits into the list as this is where the Red Bull F1 driver famously did donuts on the rooftop helipad 700 feet in the Miami skyline back in 2018. That was a site. Since then, the Zaha Hadid-designed super luxury tower has been completed and opened. It is home to many celebrities including David and Victoria Beckham and Nicky Jam. Each apartment spans either a half floor or a full floor and prices currently range from $6.6M to $33.7M. One Thousand Museum Condos Auto House Miami What if you already have a place in Miami, but you need a special place just for your car(s)? AutoHouse is your solution. This is similar to a fancy dry dock for your yacht. It is a 7-story development in the Miami Design District that has 45 residences for cars and motorcycles. Louis Birdman, the developer of AutoHouse (and also co-developer of 1000 Museum) said of the innovative development, “Because a lot of people travel in and out of Miami seasonally, a lot of people who own cars like this are looking for alternative solutions on where to put vehicles safely when they leave so they aren’t exposed to the elements.” Each unit comes with polished concrete floors, hurricane-resistant windows, and in-unit climate controls, but Birdman expects owners to add more personal touches to the spaces to entertain, like a pool table, wet bar, sound system or sofa to watch TV. There is also a penthouse-level club where like minded car enthusiasts can gather for cigars and scotch or wine, a car simulator and more. If you are interested in more information on any of these themed buildings and specific pricing, please contact Michael Light, Broker and Executive Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.
Turnberry and Carlos Rosso Team Up For One Park Tower at SoLé Mia Next To UM Medical Center Posted on April 30, 2022 by Sarah Elles Boggs The 184-acre SoLé Mia in North Miami is about to get its first luxury condo tower. Development powerhouses Turnberry Associates (Jackie Soffer and LeFrak) and Carlos Rosso (former president of the condo division at Related Group) have teamed up to bring a luxury 32-floor tower to the North Miami mega development. SoLé Mia is a massive $4 billion development on the site of Biscayne Landing at 150th and Biscayne Boulevard. It is anchored by a pristine turquoise blue man-made lagoon on the premises. The lagoon is 7 acres, the size of 12 olympic swimming pools and offers a variety of activities including kayaking, paddle boards, beaches and more. The site is also adjacent to Oleta State Park for biking, hiking, camping, fishing and other more rustic activities. The development is already home to rental properties, but once completed will house a host of rentals and condo buildings along with restaurants, Costco and the new 10-acre University of Miami UHealth Medical Center. It is expected that One Park Tower will be highly attractive to those who are employed by the medical center, as nobody is pretending that traffic is getting any easier in Miami. Who wouldn’t want to live on a lagoon and walk to work? It’s a no-brainer. Rendering of One Park Tower by Turnberry Balcony The 303 residences range from 900 square feet up to 2,100 square feet and are delivered fully finished with porcelain floors. “South Florida lacks locations developed specifically for growing families and young professionals, and we intend to deliver just that,” said Carlos Rosso, Founder & CEO of Rosso Development. “There is an overwhelming demand for condos surrounded by all the incredible amenities this site has to offer, with everything you need at your fingertips. Complete with an intentional integration with nature and an array of incredible amenities, ONE Park Tower by Turnberry will cater to an up-and-coming group of buyers who are looking for real luxury at attainable price points. This property excites us because of the opportunity it will provide to Miami families to continue to flourish in the city they love, with the lifestyle they are accustomed to.” Soffer and Rosso are certainly delivering the style that Miamians are used to. They have chosen the renowned Arquitectonica to design the tower and Enzo Enea to do the landscape design. Both are household names in this city and do amazing work. Meyer Davis has been tapped to do the interior design, offering the indoor/outdoor style that we all love. Rendering of One Park Tower by Turnberry Living Room Rendering of One Park Tower by Turnberry Primary Suite Amenities are set to include all of what you would expect and then some. There will be a sunset pool, pickleball courts, a wellness center with a gym that faces the lagoon, co-working spaces, a wine room, children’s playroom, and charging stations in the garage. And don’t forget that you don’t have to schlep all the way across town to go to Costco. This is clutch. “Turnberry has always been at the forefront of neighborhood creation, bringing our legacy of excellence to build communities that cater to families and cultivate a strong sense of place, this is our vision with SoLé Mia,” said Jackie Soffer, Chairman & CEO of Turnberry Associates. “ONE Park Tower by Turnberry is for those who seek a luxury lifestyle surrounded by a community of family, friends, restaurants, retail, endless outdoor activities, and state of the art medical service.” Reservations on the project begin this week with Tier 1 pricing (the lowest prices during the sales cycle). Prices are expected to range from $500,000 to $3 million. The residential tower is expected to be delivered in 2025, the medical center is currently under construction and will be fully functional prior to the residential tower’s opening. If you are interested in a presentation and specific pricing, please contact Michael Light, Broker and Executive Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com. Rendering of One Park Tower by Turnberry Entry Rendering of One Park Tower by Turnberry Sunset Pool Rendering of One Park Tower by Turnberry Sunset View