No other property would be better suited for an issue devoted to prestige properties than the palatial waterfront mansion in Coral Gables, Florida, featured on our cover. It’s not often family, Miami and a palatial residence are mentioned in this same sentence, but that’s what makes this property is so spectacular.
The gated community of Gables Estates offers the ultimate in security, including patrols on the water. It’s not unusual to see children out on bikes and neighbors walking dogs here. Nearby are some of the best schools in the Miami. That’s one of many reasons why those who know the area see Gables Estates as one of the best neighborhoods, explains Sandra Fiorenza with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, who is representing the property.
The 14,443 square foot residence itself offers a huge measure of security with concrete construction and windows that exceed hurricane standards. The exterior is clad with marble, and the same stone — all from a single source — is used on covered balconies and lanais that overlook an infi nity pool and the blue of the wide lagoon. Inside, light dances throughout the home. A neutral palate becomes an ideal backdrop to showcase exquisite details such as Venetian plaster and carved plaster moldings, marble columns and stone carvings. The overall effect is elegant and restrained.
An extensive master suite with his and her bathrooms occupies one wing of the second floor with an additional four en-suite bedrooms in an opposite wing. The home also has two offices, private staff quarters and a wine cellar. The site on the largest lagoon in Gables Estates also offers access to deep water and the ocean. With a new seawall and 140-foot dock, this could be the ultimate Miami home, as well as a perfect family compound. It’s easy to see why those who know the area see Gables Estates as one of the best places to call home. This Ultimate compound is priced at $25.9 million.
This editorial appeared in the Unique Homes Ultimate ’19 Issue.
Candy Swick
Candy Swick & Company
2063 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34237
941.954.9000 | www.candyswick.com
Listing by Candy Swick
Sarasota, Florida
18TH FLOOR SWEEPING BAY VIEWS! Unobstructed water views will forever grace this residence poised directly on Sarasota Bay. With only one floor above, this prime location lies beneath the protection of the penthouse and is high enough to see the Gulf of Mexico. This is the only double unit in the building with two garage parking spaces and over 3,000 square feet of interior living space plus two balconies. The combined Van Gogh & Renoir layout has three bedrooms, three baths, a study, dining, living and family rooms. Sensational water views set the stage in the main living area, perfect for entertaining. Located in a secure, 24-hour guard gated, Downtown Sarasota building with amenities.
www.candyswick.com.
$2,500,000
Candy Swick originally appeared as an Elite Agent in the
Unique Homes Spring ’19: Elite edition.
See her page here.
Chris Loffreno
Loffreno Real Estate, Inc
2100 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931
239.463.2999 | 800.741.2986 | chris@loffreno.com | FortMyersBeachRealEstate.com | Loffreno.com
Fort Myers Beach is a laid back casual beach town on Estero Island, off the Southwest Florida coast. A long, sandy beach faces the Gulf of Mexico, and offers the bay on the other side of the Island featuring fresh seafood off the docks. Boating and fishing are boundless from the island or its offshore Gulf waters. A short drive brings you to neighboring communities of Naples, Sanibel and Captiva. There are numerous stores and shopping centers, waterfront dining and an array of water sports and activities. There is always something to do in this active beach town!
Listings by Chris Loffreno
Classic Florida Beachfront Enclave
Your island estate located in a secluded and private setting just off road. An extended driveway greets you to this outstanding gulf-front property of two attached homes. Upper $2 million.
Chris Loffreno originally appeared as an Elite agent in the Unique Homes Spring ’19: Elite edition.
The home featured on our cover was crafted with the intention to impress, and clearly this objective has been achieved. But first impressions only hint at the value and experience of this property.
Located at a point where a canal and the Intracoastal Waterway intersect, it occupies an unparalleled location with panoramic vistas, deep water and easy access to the Atlantic. Currently, it’s the only new construction on the Intracoastal point lot in Boca Raton, but what makes it undeniably one of Boca’s prime properties is exceptional forward-looking design that is perfectly executed by luxury developer Mary Widmer. It is at once elegant, but comfortable, combining traditional elements in a streamlined design that also showcases features such as vintage ironwork, intricate ceiling treatments and a 35-foot-tall entry rotunda.
“Even though it’s over 10,000 square feet, it is cozy. There is such a warm feeling; this house just makes you happy when you are there,” says listing agent Kathryn Gillespie of Illustrated Properties. A well-conceived floorplan means this property is ideal for a range of lifestyles and life stages, as both a full-time residence or resort oasis.
Almost all the rooms look out to the water and to the lush green ribbon, including a mangrove preserve that lines the opposite shore. Extensive amenities include a media room, huge lower-level club room, office and a wine station. From either of the two 50-foot docks — both have electricity and water — it’s only minutes to the Atlantic via the Boca or the Hillsboro inlet. Boca’s private airport is also only 10 minutes away.
It’s hard not to fall in love with this property, which even has a little sandy beach with a fire pit. And being on the Intracoastal and still able to put your toes in the sand might be one of its most impressive features. The $11.5 million list price includes the furnishings. — Camilla McLaughlin
Photos courtesy of Kathryn Gillespie
Situated in the heart of central Florida, this private estate will enchant you with its local flavor and tropical, vibrant ambience.
Isolé Villas is a brand new luxury private estate with the feel of a deluxe, boutique five-star hotel, yet with the confidentiality of a villa. Its meticulous design encompasses lavish features and posh accommodations providing its exclusive guests an unforgettable, customized stay.
The expansive 25,000-square-foot home boasts 15 stunning suites, including two Presidential Suites and two Ambassador Suites, as well as 11 one-bedroom suites. All are appointed with Frette fine linens, one-of-a-kind artwork and private marble bathrooms.
Ideally located, Isolé Villas is situated within a secure private golf course community in Orlando where the local flavor of central Florida melds with the vibrant, tropical vibe of the Caribbean.
This home comes with a long list of amenities and and activities, including a multi-level salt-water pool that is complete with a 60-foot swim lane and Jacuzzi, a fashionable spa and wellness center featuring full service treatments by ESPA-trained professionals, a Turkish steam room, fitness room and Zen lounge.
This estate also includes a private 19-seat movie theater featuring surround sound and a well-stocked snack bar serving classic movie favorites, an indoor fitness court for basketball, yoga, Pilates or other indoor sports, a cigar lounge featuring the villa’s signature collection of fine cigars and rare labels of Scotch and vintage wines, a piano salon, grand dining room that seats up to 40, sports lounge and game room.
Surrounded by championship golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Arnold Palmer, the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are approximately an hour’s drive away. Numerous nearby inland lakes serve as recreational hubs for boating, swimming and fishing.
This private estate is ideal for couples, families, weddings, groups and corporate retreats looking for a first-class experience close to Walt Disney World and Orlando attractions. The property is staffed full time with an onsite villa manager, as well as a villa concierge who can organize any number of activities — from arranging lavish private dinner parties to scheduling golf outings, theme park visits, shopping excursions and more.
Photos courtesy of Isolé Villas
Tammy Campbell-Plummer
The Signature Homes of Campbell-Plummer & Merritt-Coldwell Banker
Global Luxury Specialist
727.455.2351 | Tammy@CPMSignatureHomes.com
Tammy has consistently been recognized as a top producer and was on Coldwell Banker’s #1 Small Team in Florida and 6th in the U.S. (awarded in 2017), as well as #1 agent for West Central Florida for many years in a row (2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015). Her dedication to excellence is only matched by her uncomparable experience and knowledge of the Tampa Bay area’s luxury real estate market and trends. Tammy’s team has over 45 years of combined sales experience in the luxury market and more than $750 million in closed sales. Tammy is recognized as a skilled negotiator in the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury network.
Featured Listing by Tammy Campbell-Plummer
TIERRA VERDE, FLORIDA
Sands Point
This waterfront masterpiece offers extraordinary craftsmanship throughout with a gorgeous presence. A private deep-water dock offers open water access of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico within minutes. MLS #U7846557
$2,800,000
Tammy Campbell-Plummer originally appeared as an Elite agent in the Unique Homes Spring ’18: Elite edition. See her page here.
Jeanne Wolfe
Smith & Associates Real Estate
3801 Bay To Bay Boulevard, Tampa, FL
813.997.7654 | iloverelo@gmail.com | www.JeanneWolfe.com
Jeanne Wolfe has a long-standing reputation for outstanding personal service, integrity and matchless knowledge of the Tampa Bay Luxury Market. She is one of Tampa Bay’s top agents year after year. Smith & Associates totally dominates the luxury market and our team is committed to our community. From sponsorship of local arts organizations to participation in charity efforts, Smith & Associates actively participates in fundraising, education and the positive growth of our community.
Featured Listing by Jeanne Wolfe
TAMPA, FLORIDA
One-of-a-Kind Tampa Waterfront Estate
This custom-designed Key West-style pool home is situated on one of the largest waterfront lots in South Tampa. With 200 feet on the water, the majestic open bay and sunset views are exceptional. The dramatic foyer with its soaring 30+-foot cathedral ceiling affords amazing light and boxed wood moldings. All eyes are immediately drawn to the pool and waterfront vistas. Out in the expansive pool area, the home has thousands of square feet of covered lanai space, a large outdoor kitchen with every option imaginable, an enormous zero edge pool and spa, a covered boat dock, and tons of green space.
www.114BalticCir.com
$7,500,000
Jeanne Wolfe originally appeared as an Elite agent in the Unique Homes Spring ’18: Elite edition. See her page here.
THE LISA BARTON TEAM, REALTORS®
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Florida Network Realty
904.705.1382
Lisa@LisaSellsPonteVedra.com
www.LisaSellsPonteVedra.com
Lisa’s lifetime love of Florida is grounded in her childhood as the daughter of a University of Florida professor. She grew up in Gainesville, attended UF, and graduated with honors in 1986 with a B.S. in Psychology. She continued her studies in Psychology while living in Washington, D.C., graduating with an M.S. from George Mason University. Her background in psychology taught her the importance of developing strong relationships and earning a solid reputation through quality professional service, personal accountability and always delivering as promised. She has transferred those same lessons into her approach to real estate. All inquiries are returned promptly, her listing presentations are detailed and her pricing recommendations are well supported by strong market analyses.
Featured Listing by The Lisa Barton Team
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
24716 Harbour View Dr.
This European-inspired estate home in Marsh Landing’s Harbour Island is approximately 7,391 square feet on almost 1.5 acres with 6 bedrooms and 8 baths. The resort-style outdoor living spaces include an infinity pool and spectacular water views. MLS# 855049
$2,590,000
Lisa Barton originally appeared as an Elite agent in the Unique Homes Spring ’18: Elite edition. See her page here.
Florida is repeatedly challenged, but by embracing its diverse cultures and lifestyles the state has arrived on the threshold of a promising new era.
By Roger Grody
Virtually the entire Florida peninsula was ravaged by Hurricane Irma last September, but the resilient Sunshine State — even Key West, which suffered the devastating storm’s direct assault — has rebounded. Builders may employ new technologies to brace oceanfront properties from future storms, but coastal Florida is far too magical to dampen enthusiasm for new development. Undeterred by Irma is a Floridian renaissance that still has the wind at its back.
Delicious Diversity
Unlike many states that are defined by a uniform lifestyle, Florida is so multidimensional that vastly different lifestyles coexist. The fourth-generation fisherman dropping nets off the Florida Panhandle seems far removed from the hipster fashion designer in South Beach, yet both are proud Floridians united by their passion for the sun and surf.
Some of Florida’s 67 counties are more spiritually akin to rural Alabama, while others feel more like Havana, Managua or Brooklyn. In one town, shrimp-and-grits is the signature dish, in another it may be ropa vieja or pastrami-on-rye. That diversity is one of the elements that makes the Sunshine State so exciting, and so welcoming to newcomers.
The U.S. Census reported that 128 different languages are spoken in South Florida alone. While some old-timers may bemoan that reality, it is the influx of immigrants — not only from the Americas but also Europe and Asia — that has fueled the transformation of Miami from sleepy snowbird retreat to world-class metropolis. Other regions of the state have also drawn newcomers from across the country and around the world.
Golf as Religion
With the Gators, Seminoles and Canes all intently followed, football is huge in Florida, but the sport that seems most worshipped in the Sunshine State is golf. Florida has more courses (approximately 1,250) than any other state, the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, and dozens of touring professionals reside in the state, attracted by its climate, championship courses and lack of state income tax.
Photo courtesy of Vizcaya Museum & Gardens Archives, Robin Hill and Edison Food + Drink Lab
This chic, urban beach lifestyle condominium will bring luxury to Fort Lauderdale.
Adam Adache, managing director of Cavache Properties LLC, has announced 30 Thirty North Ocean, which features 24 residences and six different 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom floorplans. Prices start at $1.15 million.
Situated 10 blocks north of the world-renowned Fort Lauderdale Beach, and among a neighborhood of $2.5 million-plus homes, 30 Thirty North Ocean will be located on the last parcel of its size in Lauderdale Beach. It is estimated to be complete is summer 2018.
“30 Thirty North Ocean is a unique development offering homeowners a multitude of great choices,” said Adache. “It provides all the comforts of single-family residence living, merged with the conveniences of a condominium development. Extra-large terraces or ocean views are the premiums from which to choose among our six available floor plans.”
Ranging in size from 2,482 to 3,147 square feet, the residences feature spacious open floor plans, his and hers walk-in closets in the master bedroom, and private elevators to each unit.
30 Thirty North Ocean’s lower-level units are highlighted by sprawling terraces for extraordinary outdoor living, and its upper-level units boast ocean views. The two-level lower units’ 20-foot deep terraces feature seemingly endless space for enjoying an outdoor South Florida lifestyle. The 2-story upper-level units offer ocean views within an “inverted plan,” in which the living area is situated on the top floor and the bedrooms on the bottom floor.
The development’s amenities include a heated resort-style swimming pool, whirlpool spa, sauna, and a fully equipped clubhouse with fitness center, owners’ kitchen and bar. Outside the clubhouse are a gazebo barbecue area and sundeck with lush landscaping. The property is within walking distance to two neighborhood beach access points.
The property will be located within walking distance of multiple dining options and destinations including Shooters® Waterfront, Martoranos, Greek Islands Taverna, shopping, entertainment, boat storage, and marinas. It’s a short car ride away from all that East Fort Lauderdale has to offer.
30 Thirty North Ocean is designed by Adache Group Architects. With over four decades of experience, the award-winning, leading international architectural firm has created a unique, contemporary design for these luxury townhome-style condominiums.
