Dog Park Coming Soon to Margaret Pace Park

Every dog has its daya day at the dog park that is At least that could be the case for your furry four legged friends once the new dog park opens in Edgewater at Margaret Pace Park

This morning while out showing property in the neighborhood I spotted heavy machinery clearing the land to a fenced in portion of the park So with camera phone in tow I ran over to investigate To my delight I discovered a sign hanging which read Pardon our mess A new dog park for your furry friends is coming soon  The sign also included the logo for Easy Grass a company which produces safe artificial grass leading me to assume that Easy Grass will be laid within the designated dog park area

A dog park in Greater Downtown Miami is something that has been long overdue for residents and their dogs No more trekking it to Coconut Grove or South Beach in order to allow your dogs ample space to run and play with their friends without fear of being ticketed by the po po

The designated area will be located directly parallel to 1800 Club and catty corner from Quantum on the Bay Ironically both of those building are not pet friendly for tenants No word yet on when the designated dog area is scheduled to open but my guess would be within the next 1 2 weeks

Biscayne Beach – Construction Update (Photos)

Of all the condo developments that are completed or currently under construction in Edgewater, Biscayne Beach is by far my favorite. It will be the only condo development in Miami to include an actual beach. How awesome is that? Some of you, especially non-locals, may be thinking, “So what? There’s tons of sand in Miami.” Well, that’s where you’d be wrong. Miami is situated along the bay, not the ocean, and, therefore, does not have sand-filled, waterfront land. On the other hand, Miami Beach, which is a completely different city from Miami, has plenty of sand along its coast, because it’s situated along the Atlantic Ocean. And the rest of you may be thinking, “Duh, well of course.” Sorry, but I feel the need to clarify that very rudimentary point for locals, because, so often, I come across people who aren’t from Miami who think that Miami Beach is a beach off the coast of Miami and that beaches there are plentiful.

Anyway, enough with the geography lesson – all that is about to change. The developer of Biscayne Beach is bringing the beach to Miami. Residents of Biscayne Beach and their guests will be just an elevator ride away from feeling the sand on the bottoms of their feet and/or enjoying a cocktail at the beach club bar. The atmosphere at Biscayne Beach should truly be a unique and special experience. The building hasn’t even been completed, yet every time I drive by it, the song “Beachball” by Nalin and Kane comes to mind. For those of you who have never heard of that song, “Beachball” was the 1997 international dance club hit. The song starts off with the words, “Yeah, let’s go to the beach”. The rest of the song is then filled with rhythmic yet soothing beats and voices. Such an amazing track! To me, it embodies the energy and atmosphere that one will find at Biscayne Beach once it is completed.

Construction of Biscayne Beach is well on its way. Earlier today, I made a visit to the construction site  to show a 2 bedroom condo at Platinum. While there, I had an opportunity to snap some photos showing the progress being made to Biscayne Beach. By my count, construction has reached the 26th floor. Below are the photos I took this afternoon. Oh, and in case you’re wondering, just a handful of units remain at Biscayne Beach, one of which is a two-story grand penthouse residence with 4 bedrooms, a den, a study, wine room, 5 full bathrooms, and a rooftop terrace with private plunge pool and summer kitchen. The penthouse has 7,878 interior square feet plus an additional 2,785 square feet of outdoor space. Asking $9,450,900 ($1,200 per square foot).

Elysee Condos – Edgewater’s First Ultra-Luxury Condo Development

With new condo developments being announced seemingly on a weekly basis, there are few that excite me these days. Elysee -a recently announced, ultra-luxury tower with just 100 total units – is one that does. Elysee exudes exclusivity and elegance in every way imagined. The 57-story condo development will be located directly on the water in Edgewater at 700 Northeast 23rd Street and include 3, 4, and 5 bedroom floor plans ranging from 2,844 to 3,979 interior square feet. With the exception of the penthouse – which will cover an entire floor and offer full 360-degree views – each of the units below it will span a half floor and offer full 180-degree views (east-south-west or east-north-west). As you can see in the mini scale model above, the floor plans get wider as you go up the building. Every residence at Elysee will have private elevators, 8- or 10-foot deep balconies, and 10- or 11-foot high ceilings with walls of glass all around to showcase the spectacular water and city views.

Most importantly – at least to me – Elysee will be a white-glove service building (think St. Regis). Not enough can be said about how exclusive and differentiating it is for a building to offer such pampering services to its residents. Along with the full-service concierge, Elysee will feature lavish full-floor amenities on both the 7th and 30th floors. The 7th floor will include a 75-foot resort pool; outdoor summer kitchen & BBQ; men’s and women’s spa with sauna, steam shower, and private massage rooms; fitness center; yoga studio; children’s playroom; and blow dry bar.

As if that weren’t enough, the 30th floor – which residents will be able to rent out for formal events – will feature a great room with grand piano and sweeping, unobstructed views of the city and water; chef’s kitchen; chef’s table with indoor and outdoor seating; grand dining room with seating for 30 people; theater room with 4K projector; full lounge bar; business center; resident wine storage; and game room.

Prices for the half floor units at Elysee start from $1.67M.  That amounts to just $587 per square foot! Given the caliber of building that Elysee will be, that has bargain written all over it. There are few condo developments in Miami to get excited about these days, but Elysee is the exception. It will set the bar not only for condo developments throughout Edgewater but throughout all of Miami.

Elysee was soft-launched late last week. However, it won’t officially be released to the public until October once the sales center is built. This is the time to get in at Friends & Family pricing. Contact me for details.

Icon Bay and Biscayne Beach Construction Update

Earlier this week, while scoping out the panoramic views from the rooftop deck of Penthouse 1 at Bay House, I got the opportunity to peek in on the progress being made at neighboring condo development Icon Bay as well as that of Biscayne Beach, located just two blocks away from Bay House on 29th Street. Contained here are a few snaps that I took that day. Icon Bay looks almost ready to go. My guess is that closings will begin towards the end of April to beginning of May. Biscayne Beach, on the other hand, is still in its early stages of construction. As reported by The Next Miami, Biscayne Beach completed its foundation pour on November 22nd. In the photo at the bottom of this post, you can make out Biscayne Beach’s footprint as well as the early makings of its entrance ramp for vehicles entering the property.

Breathtaking Views from Penthouse 1 at Bay House

When you think of reasons why people from all over the world are enamored with Miami real estate, the breathtaking water views it offers is one that would come to mind quickly. This morning, I was given a guided tour of Penthouse 1 at Bay House  – a 5 bedroom, 6.5 bath condo with 3,512 interior square feet and an impressive 1,901 square feet of terrace. The private rooftop terrace includes a summer kitchen, Jacuzzi, and, most importantly, it offers views galore – a full 180-degrees of them. Imagine yourself sipping on a Mojito while soaking in your Jacuzzi, all while your hired help grills you some food. Now, that’s the life! For those who lack a sense for imagination, be sure to watch the video below to help kick-start your daydream. The video starts with a pan of the area designated for the summer kitchen and then quickly gets to the good stuff – the postcardesque view!

Penthouse 1 is just one of eight seven units that remain for sale at Bay House. At one point, the development was completely sold out but, for one reason or another, eight units came back to the developer. In an effort to sell them before May – which is when closings are scheduled to begin – the developer is offering a rather generous incentive package. Not only are these final eight units well priced when compared to other developments in the area, they also will include an additional assigned parking space AND will be delivered with finished baseboards, paint, and choice of white tiled flooring or wood. The other 157 units in the building that were previously sold will be delivered decorator-ready, unless, of course, a contract holder chose to pay a higher price to include such finishes in their final purchase price.  Below is a table showing the eight remaining units along with their price and property details. The traditional floor plate at Bay House has only five units per floor, each with a direct water view. The caveat here, however, is that there’s a large, waterfront parcel of land located directly east of Bay House. It is owned by the Catholic Church, which, over the years, has turned away a slew of condo developers with interests to acquire and develop upon that land. There is no telling if and when the Catholic Church will finally say yes. Townhouse units, located at the base of Bay House, do not have a water view but do offer the ability to drive right up to your unit and park. A great solution for those anti-social types who cringe at the thought of having to walk through their lobby and say hi to people yet appreciate the conveniences that condo living offers.

If you have an interest in any of the eight above mentioned units, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I may be reached on my cell phone at 786-247-6332 or via email at [email protected].

Below are other photos I took today while touring Penthouse 1 at Bay House: