Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner Sell their Waterfront Mansion at Bay Point for $15 Million
The home of actress Sophie Turner and singer Joe Jonas in Miami’s exclusive Bay Point area recently sold for $15 million. After buying the house in 2021 for $11 million, the famous couple recruited interior designer Sarah Ivory to renovate it. The home was originally listed for $16.995 million in November of last year.
The Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired waterfront architectural marvel, which is situated in the ultra-exclusive guard-gated neighborhood of Bay Point, was first constructed in the 1980s and measures 10,414 square feet on a 15,599-square-foot lot. The mansion, which has six bedrooms and nine bathrooms, has 30-foot ceilings, stone walls, and a tropical entry lobby with a floating staircase.
It has an antique Murano Venetian glass chandelier and a two-sided travertine fireplace. The dining area features hand-painted de Gournay wallpaper and another Murano glass chandelier.
The home also contains a wine room, a sauna, a gym, and a pool room with a two-story library space above it. A 94-foot private dock with direct access to the bay and ocean, a chef’s kitchen, a covert staff entry, a state-of-the-art spa, an outdoor kitchen, a dual-sided full-service bar for indoor/outdoor serving, a separate kiddie pool, and more can be found outdoors.
Ivory stated that the exterior of the house had been freshly painted, the landscaping had been updated, and lighting had been installed on the trees.
Among the famous people who have moved to Bay Point are pop artist Enrique Iglesias and his partner, former tennis champion Anna Kournikova.
Bentley Residences Set to Break Ground in Q4 of 2023
Following the start of sales in early 2022, this innovative development has quickly elevated Bentley Residences to the top of Miami’s real estate market. Dezer Development’s brilliant auto-inspired design has generated a lot of attention and heralded a new era in Miami’s real estate future.
Bentley Residences will be better positioned for success as a result of the next development milestones, which include the impending demolition of the current site and the highly anticipated groundbreaking.
Bentley Residences is planned to rise 62 stories at 18401 Collins Avenue in Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach district, offering 216 luxurious units with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. Designed by Sieger Suarez Architects in collaboration with Bentley Motor’s unmistakable design trademarks, craftsmanship, and exquisite details. The homes will include all doors, knobs, and pulls with Bentley’s distinctive textured handles, chrome finishes, and famous diamond patterning.
Each residence features extensive outdoor terraces with sundecks and private heated pools, top-tier Gaggenau kitchen appliances, roomy interiors with 10-foot ceilings, Italian kitchen cabinets with motorized door handles, premium quality stone countertops, backsplashes, and master bathroom saunas. The Dezervator, a cutting-edge car elevator that delivers vehicles and people directly to their apartments, is a major highlight.
Bentley Residences, which spans 3.6 acres of Sunny Isles beachfront, offers 20,000 square feet of facilities over three levels, evoking a luxurious five-star resort vibe. The extensive amenities include an oceanfront beauty salon, cabanas, a well-being spa, a wellness center, a whiskey and cigar bar, a wellness cinema, and a private dining establishment created by renowned celebrity chef Todd English. Beginning in 2023, work is anticipated to be finished in 2026. Pricing starts at $5.6 million.
Miami Welcomes Mexico’s RosaNegra’s First US Restaurant-Opening Spring 2024
Commercial real estate mogul, Robert Rivani is set to launch Mexico-based restaurant RosaNegra, with its first-ever US debut in Miami.
When it came time to choose a top international name to anchor the restaurant in style and hold its own on the city’s dining scene, Rivani looked no farther than his 13,634 square foot ground-floor spot at the SLS Brickell Hotel and Residences at 1300 S. Miami Ave. in Miami.
According to Rivani, the José Andrés restaurant that had previously occupied the location closed, leaving the area vacant and empty for some time.
Visitors to some of Mexico’s most popular tourist sites, such as Tulum, Cabo, and Cancun, will be familiar with the moniker RosaNegra. The restaurant’s blend of excellent cuisine and a vibrant, nightclub-like atmosphere ought to blend seamlessly in Miami.
A total of 4,634 square feet of outdoor space will be added to the over 1,400 square feet of indoor space, continuing with the RosaNegra brand’s theme of “Day of the Dead meets the Four Seasons.”
Food from Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico will be the main focus of RosaNegra’s menu. A superb wine list is cultivated with the same attention to detail that goes into making cocktails. Live music and a resident DJ complete the club atmosphere.
The restaurant is still in the design, planning, and permitting stages; it is scheduled to open in the spring of 2024. Because a restaurant had previously operated in the location, the operational infrastructure, such as the appliances in the kitchen, is already largely in place, which makes the process easier.
The 33-year-old Rivani has already made a significant impact on the Miami nightlife scene and with the Accor-owned SLS brand. Rivani made his first significant income selling vintage sneakers when he was still in his teens. The Japanese-inspired Gekko at the sibling property, the SLS LUX Brickell Hotel & Residences, at 805 S. Miami Ave., is one of numerous well-known eating tenants and a genuine hot place nearby. The fact that Puerto Rican hip-hop star Bad Bunny invested in Gekko didn’t hinder its success.
Cher’s Former Miami Beach Mansion Hits the Market
What was once the iconic pop star, Cher’s, former Miami Beach residence, is now on the market at $42.5 million. Located at 46 La Gorce Circle, this waterfront mansion is currently owned by Canadian investor James Eaton and his wife, Cecily. Only three years ago, the couple paid $17 million for the house.
Cher originally bought the estate in 1993 for $1.5 million to use as her private residence, but she only lived there for three years before selling it to Calvin Klein co-founder Barry Schwartz for $4.4 million.
The estate offers 150 feet of Biscayne Bay frontage and sits on three-quarters of an acre. Built in 1953, the home offers six bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and an indoor courtyard expanding over 12,000 square feet. The exterior space includes a 50-foot-long pool, a pool house, a hot tub, a cold plunge, and an outdoor shower.
The 77-year-old pop sensation Cher is best known for her work on hit songs like “Believe” and “If I Could Turn Back Time,” as well as for her roles in films like “Moonstruck” and as one-half of the well-known combo Sonny & Cher. Although her activity in the entertainment industry has decreased, she just introduced a gelato line.
Cher is in the process of selling some of her other real estate investments. She recently put her Malibu home—which she has owned since before her stint at La Gorce Island—on the market for $85 million last year. She paid $3 million for the site in 1989 and then built the 13,000-square-foot mansion on it, slashing the price this year to $75 million.
Jeff Bezos Buys Waterfront Mansion on Indian Creek Island for $68 Million
Third-richest man in the world and billionaire Jeff Bezos reportedly paid $68 million for a waterfront mansion on Miami’s Indian Creek Island. An organization that bought the demolished home at 11 Indian Creek Island Road was controlled by the founder of Amazon.
Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez, a former news reporter, and pilot, were searching for a new or restored property in the Miami region. He probably began looking for a home when in Miami in May for the Formula One Grand Prix. Given that he has looked at residences on La Gorce Island, Star Island, and North Bay Road in Miami Beach, he might potentially be prepared to buy additional properties.
The home was originally built in 1965 with some additional renovations completed in 1985. The home features 9,300 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on 2.8 acres. According to tax records, the sellers are listed as hotelier Tulia Soucy de Gonzalez Gorrondona.
Other notables on Indian Creek Island include hedge fund manager Eddie Lampert, businessman Carl Icahn, Tom Brady, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, musician Julio Iglesias, and auto dealer magnate Norman Braman.
David Guetta is also under contract to purchase the beachfront spec home at 37 Indian Creek Island Drive, which has a $69 million asking price.
St. Regis Residences Miami Construction Update
Construction is progressing at St. Regis Residences Miami with the newest construction permit submission.
The application was submitted on August 9 but without the full plans, the permit review will not begin. The permit has not yet been assigned to a contractor. The owner is identified as 1809 Brickell Property Owner, LLC, and the contact information is a Related group email. According to the permit, the hard construction cost will be $201,740,547.
By a 4-0 vote in June, the UDRB recommended approval of the project, subject to the developer’s agreement to “study the balconies at the lower levels in an attempt to widen areas that cannot currently be fully furnished.”
After around four months of evaluation, the Federal Aviation Administration authorized the tower’s permanent height at 630 feet above the ground, or 639 feet above sea level, on July 14.
For the location, total demolition permission was requested in June and is currently being handled.
St. Regis Residences Miami is planned to rise 52 stories or 639 feet and will include 391 parking spaces as well as 152 residential units.
Robert A.M. Stern Architects is creating the project with a nautical concept. CFE is the architect of the records.
The Residences
Private elevator and entry foyer to each residence
Double-door entry in select residences
11-foot ceilings with integrated linear diffusers in living areas
Custom European marble flooring throughout
European solid wood doorways
All homes feature a powder room and laundry room
Integrated smart home technology
Kitchens
Gourmet kitchen with custom Italian cabinetry designed by Rockwell Group
Marble countertops and backsplashes
Fully integrated Sub-Zero and Wolf appliance packages, including:
Paneled refrigerator
Paneled freezer
Full-height wine refrigerator
Convection oven
Steam oven
Microwave
Dornbracht fixtures
Primary Suites and Bathrooms
Oversized walk-in closets
Midnight Bar and Butler’s Pantry
Split marble top vanities with Dornbracht fixtures
Oversized marble showers and free-standing bathtubs
Private water closets with Toto toilets
St Regis Residences Miami Amenities
40,000 square feet of amenity space
On-premises ground floor, fine dining restaurant
Exclusive beach club access
Park-like grounds and lush terraces
State-of-the-art media room
Business center with coffee bar and conference rooms
Children’s entertainment room
Teen video game lounge
Programmable golf simulator
Salon equipped for all beauty services
Pet spa, grooming, and dog walking services
Private, secure climate-controlled storage
Private marina
Fully equipped fitness center
Relaxation and juice bar
Indoor lap pool and cold plunge pool
Pilates and yoga studio
Salt spa room
Dual saunas and steam rooms
State-of-the-art treatment room
Bayfront infinity pool and whirlpool with private cabanas
Poolside bar and cafe
Bayfront garden with seating area
St. Regis Butler service and in-room dining
St. Regis housekeeping services
St. Regis global membership privileges
31st Floor Sky Lounge
Double-height bar and lounge with water views
Signature St. Regis Cognac Room
Traditional St. Regis Tea Room
Billiards room
Catering Kitchen
Technologies
Keyless residential entry
Smart home climate and lighting control systems
State-of-the-art fiber optic WI-FI service throughout residences and amenities
Easy to use St. Regis residents-only app
If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at the St. Regis Residences Miami, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
New Mediterranean Restaurant Opens at Hotel AKA in Brickell
Self-described “Gypsy Chef” David Myers has established 20 restaurants in nine nations due to his love of both food and travel. After receiving a Michelin star for his now-defunct Los Angeles restaurant Sona, he moved on to establish his culinary empire across Asia and the Middle East and decided that Miami would be his next culinary venture.
The Mediterranean seaside cities, like Dubai and Toyko, inspired his newest creation, Adrift Mare now open on the 25th floor of Hotel AKA Brickell. Adrift Mare is located inside an 11-story atrium with floor-to-ceiling windows, making it easier to see the setting sun.
The restaurant, which will be overseen by executive chef Kamarl John, will incorporate the ingredients and preparation methods that Myers has liked on his journeys to the Mediterranean. Fresh seafood and shellfish, grilled meat, pasta, and veggie dishes will all take center stage. Starters such as Parker Rolls with fava bean spread, raw oysters, and yellowfin tuna with shallots, caviar, and crackers are to be expected.
The world-famous mixologists Moe Aljaff and Juliette Larrouy, well known for their work at Two Schmucks in Barcelona, which was voted No. 7 in the World’s Well 50 Bars in 2022, created the restaurant’s cocktail menu. Additionally, earlier this year, the pair ran a two-month residency at Mezcalista in the Moxy Miami South Beach hotel.
According to Myers, “It’s the type of food I love to eat on a regular basis. That healthy, vibrant cuisine that’s seafood-oriented, with lots of olive oil. It’s food you’d have on the French Riviera or Greece or the Amalfi Coast. It’s the perfect sort of summerish food that resonates so well here in Miami.”
Interior Renderings Revealed for ONE Park Tower
The interiors and amenities of ONE Park Tower, a 33-story residential structure proposed for 2411 Laguna Circle, tucked within the vast SoLé Mia master-planned neighborhood in North Miami, have been revealed in new drawings. The Turnberry-led development will include 299 luxury condominiums with breathtaking views of the seven-acre Crystal Lagoons amenity and the surrounding idyllic natural landscapes.
With generously proportioned one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a number of penthouses, these dwellings are intended to accommodate a variety of lifestyles. The expansive views of the stunning turquoise lagoon, the green Oleta River State Park, the glittering Biscayne Bay, the limitless Atlantic Ocean, and the fascinating Miami city skyline are all visible from every unit.
The development was designed by renowned architecture firm Arquitectonica, with interiors by the internationally acclaimed Meyer Davis and landscaping by Enea Garden Design. ONE Park Tower offers a lifestyle of unrivaled elegance and ocean views together with exclusive beach access and upscale facilities.
The interiors of the residences, which range in size from 900 to 2,100 square feet, are expertly planned to meld the site’s natural beauty with the vibrant vitality of the nearby metropolitan environment. Large wrap-around terraces with exquisite glass railings are made possible by expansive glass walls and high ceilings that seamlessly link the internal and outdoor areas. With porcelain floors, roomy master bedrooms, walk-in closets with optional improvements, and opulent master bathrooms with stunning wet rooms with showers and soaking tubs, each apartment will exude sophistication.
The focal point of the SoLé Mia neighborhood is a crystal-clear swimmable lagoon that is the equivalent of 21 Olympic-sized swimming pools. This magnificent amenity, which offers a dedicated lagoon-front beach furnished with inviting umbrellas and cozy beach chairs, will be a special treat for residents of ONE Park Tower by Turnberry. The property staff will go above and beyond to meet residents’ needs, providing the extraordinary service for which Turnberry is known. Residents can hire kayaks and stand-up paddle boards from a dedicated Beach Concierge, giving them the freedom to explore the calm waters at their own pace.
The 37 acres of vivid green space that makeup ONE Park Tower by Turnberry are dedicated to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. Eight miles of bike and running paths, private swimming pools, and pickleball courts are available to residents as recreational opportunities to keep them active and interested.
Modern fitness facilities, spa services, and massage therapies are available at the state-of-the-art wellness center, which is a haven of renewal. For those looking for a productive setting, co-working spaces, a well-stocked library, and private event rooms for gatherings and special occasions are also available. The dedicated children’s playroom makes sure that young residents have a place to run around and play, while the climate-controlled wine lounge caters to wine enthusiasts. A gated entry and round-the-clock security ensure a safe and serene living environment. Security is of the utmost importance. Additionally, residents’ daily life is made more convenient by protected garage parking that includes EV charging stations.
Chicago-Based Company Files Plans for 39-Story Residential Tower in Brickell
Focus, a Chicago-based company recently submitted plans for a residential tower at the site of the former Starlite Motel in Brickell. According to records, the company paid $28 million for the property in November 2022.
“Miami’s vibrant metropolis, with its walkable urban cores, offers a dynamic and energetic environment that aligns perfectly with our mission,” said Tim Anderson, CEO and Founder of Focus.
The site’s demolition was finished earlier this year, and it was just permitted to be a part of Miami-Dade’s Rapid Transit Zoning District, which permits higher density. A pre-application for the new skyscraper was submitted to Miami-Dade planners on August 4. Gensler is listed as the architect for this new development.
According to the plans, the tower will rise 39 stories tall and will feature 516 residential units. There will also be ground floor retail, indoor and outdoor amenity spaces, and 506 parking spaces.
New York-Based Shvo Obtains Construction Loan for Miami Beach Hotel to Add Condo Tower to Development
New York-based Shvo recently secured a $190 million construction loan for The Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach to add a condo development.
Currently, the site includes The Raleigh, the Richmond Hotel, and the South Seas Hotel. The three hotels were put together by the developers for $242.85 million in 2019. At the time, the property was secured by a $146.9 million loan from Acore Capital Management.
The developers might be able to remove equity from the project and move the work along if they take out a loan for a higher sum. According to the developer, the hotel contributed over $1 billion to the project, including over $300 million in stock.
The hotel is closed while work is being done on the premises. The Raleigh will have 60 suites under Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ management when it reopens in 2026. The developer is also constructing a high-end restaurant with a private member’s club and a 17-story condo with 42 flats that bears the Rosewood brand.
The 1940s saw the development of the Raleigh. The curving pool, the Martini Bar, and the Tiger Room are just a few of the hotel’s distinctive characteristics that will be preserved by Shvo.
To design the project, Shvo hired New York-based architect Peter Marino and Miami-based Kobi Karp Architecture.
Former Raleigh project investor Bilgili Group, based in Turkey, has pulled out of the project.
