Brand New, 25-unit Waterfront Development on Bay Harbor Islands
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to tour a brand new, 25-unit waterfront development in Bay Harbor Islands called Riva Bay Harbor. It is so brand new that sales will not launch until later this month. The common areas are being designed by esteemed interior designer Sam Robin. Yes, the same Sam Robin who designed the common areas at 900 Biscayne Bay. Anyone who has toured 900 Biscayne Bay can tell you that her work is brilliant. She will be in charge of outfitting the lobby, fitness center and rooftop pool deck of Riva Bay Harbor. Those areas have yet to be completed but below you will find renderings for the lobby and pool deck.
Riva Bay Harbor will have a total of 25 units comprised of three and four bedroom condos ranging in size from 2,347 to 3,425 interior square feet. Four units, which have been designed and furnished by distinguished interior designers Steven G, Artefacto and SoJo Design, will serve as model units. The rest of the units will be delivered decorator-ready. Prices start at $1,060,000, or $452 per square foot. Each of the two penthouses have 3,425 interior square feet plus an amazing 2,800 square foot rooftop terrace with direct access to the pool. 2 parking spaces come with each unit. The development also has seven boat slips but prices have not yet been determined for those.
Riva Bay Harbor is within walking distance to the beach and the luxury Bal Harbour Shops. Directly across the street is Ruth K. Broad K-8 Center which is one of the best elementary schools in the state.
Below are some pictures that I took while on my tour. Contact me if you have an interest in learning more about this beautiful waterfront development before it opens to the public later this month.
A Look at the Life of Zaha Hadid
To those who closely follow architecture, Zaha Hadid is a living legend. In 2004, she became the first female to win the highly coveted Pritzker Architecture Prize, the highest honor one can receive as an architect. She has designed some of the most highly acclaimed and widely recognized buildings in the world. For those unfamiliar with Zaha Hadid’s name and/or work, the video above will help you to understand why she is revered as one of the best architects of our time. One Thousand Museum will be the first residential skyscraper designed by Zaha Hadid in the Western Hemisphere.
Bi-Level Oceanfront Penthouse with His & Hers Rooftop Terraces in Sunny Isles Beach
In my time selling real estate, I have seen plenty of his & hers bathrooms. I have also seen a plethora of his & hers walk-in closets. Before last Saturday, however, I had never seen his & hers rooftop terraces off the master bedroom. That was a first for me. That day, I picked up an amazing listing for a bi-level penthouse in an oceanfront building called Ocean Two in Sunny Isles Beach.
The minute you get off the private elevator and enter through your double doors, you are greeted by the sight of the serene Atlantic Ocean. The entire residence has been tastefully designed and furnished by designer extraordinaire Steven G and is being sold as-is with all the furnishings included. The walls throughout the condominium have been beautifully done in Venetian plaster and the long, flowing curtains in the great room call attention to the towering floor-to-ceilings windows.
As you will see in the pictures throughout this post, everything about this luxury penthouse is magnificent. Besides the foyer and great room, the first level also contains three of the four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, two balconies and the kitchen. Things start to get unique and spectacular up on the second level, however. The entire upper floor is one humungous master suite. After ascending the grand staircase, it is there that you will find a beautifully appointed master bedroom with hard wood floors. To the left and right you will find a separate 700 square foot terrace. The one on the southeast side of the master bedroom has a hot tub on it while the one on the southeast side sits empty. The walk-in closet off the master bedroom is incredibly spacious and the master bathroom features a Jacuzzi tub, glass-enclosed shower, bidet and his and hers sinks.
This 4 bedroom penthouse spans across 3,265 interior square feet and a total of about 1,800 exterior square feet. The asking price is $2,999,999. This is a pocket listing, however, so you will not find this property listed on the MLS or anywhere else for that matter. Contact me if you have any questions or a genuine interest in purchasing this unique and palatial penthouse residence. You can reach me on my cell at 786-247-6332 or via email at [email protected].
