Virtual Reality Tour of a Trophy Penthouse in Downtown Miami
In a time where most of us in this world are constrained to the confines of our homes, virtual reality offers an escape from the monotonous, melancholic doldrums. For the real estate industry at large, virtual reality provides an opportunity for prospective buyers to virtually experience faraway properties from the comfort of their living rooms. And make no mistake about it, with the use of a virtual reality headset, the experience can feel lifelike.
So that you can experience it for yourself, below, I’ve included a 3D virtual reality tour of my trophy penthouse listing at 900 Biscayne Bay. Again, to get the FULL experience, you will need a virtual reality headset but, even without one, you can still appreciate the awesomeness of this technology. Just be sure to watch it in full-screen mode.
The virtual reality tour below begins as you exit the elevator into the private elevator foyer. From there, the right-hand side of the residence includes the salon, kitchen, dining area, living room, master bedroom, and master bathroom while the left-hand side includes the media room, second and third bedrooms, second and third bathrooms, half bathroom, and laundry room.
To view additional virtual reality tours of Miami luxury real estate, visit our recently launched Virtual Reality Lounge.
A Sneak Peek at Upper Penthouse 06 at Brickell Flatiron with Soaring 22-Foot High Ceilings
When it comes to real estate specs, there’s perhaps nothing more impressive than a residence with double-height ceilings. This August, when Brickell Flatiron is delivered, it will include four upper penthouse residences each with 22-foot high ceilings in the main living areas. Three of those penthouses have already sold, with the largest of them – Upper Penthouse 01 – fetching $13.2M. The last remaining of the bunch – Upper Penthouse 06, a five-bedroom residence with 4,633 interior square feet plus three terraces totaling 811 square feet – is asking $8,050,000.
Located on the northeast corner of the building, Upper Penthouse 06 enjoys sweeping views of Downtown, Brickell, Miami Beach, Fisher Island, the Port of Miami, and Key Biscayne from the 62nd and 63rd floors. Primed for a design-oriented buyer looking to put his or her personal touch to the residence, Upper Penthouse 06 can be delivered completely raw as pictured below.
Just Listed – A Beautifully Appointed 3 Bedroom Condo at Marquis Residences – Asking $1,125,000
I am pleased to announce my newest listing – an immaculately designed 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath condo at the luxurious Marquis Residences located at 1100 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami’s affluent Park West neighborhood. The residence features 2,046 interior square feet; a large, open living/dining area with eight panes of floor-to-ceiling glass windows from which to enjoy breathtaking views of the water, sunrise, cruise ships, and park; Italian porcelain tiled flooring throughout; motorized shades; a walk-in closet in each of the three bedrooms; a private elevator foyer; and a deep, 326-square-foot balcony with access from the master bedroom and living/dining room. Included with the property are 1 assigned parking space and 1 assigned storage cage.
Below is an HD video tour of unit 1902 at Marquis Residences, so sit back, grab some popcorn, and enjoy! If you are an interested buyer and would like to view the property in person, please email me at [email protected].
Floor Plan for Marquis Residences Unit 1902:
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Video Tour of a Completed Unit at Brickell Flatiron
With less than two months from top-off and ten months from delivery, the developer of Brickell Flatiron has released an HD video tour of a completed unit at Brickell Flatiron. The video highlights the finishes that will be delivered to unit owners when closing begins in August. The units at Brickell Flatiron will be delivered furniture-ready with premium Italian porcelain tiled flooring throughout the residence and terrace. The video is of unit 1902 – a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom residence located on the southwest corner of the building. Brickell Flatiron is now 85 percent sold.
Yesterday afternoon, I visited the Brickell Flatiron sales office with some clients. We met with in-house sales rep Chris Suarez, who gave a wonderful presentation. Given Ugo Colombo’s solid reputation, we were of course very impressed with the finishes in the showroom. It is nice to see that the finished units will look just as spectacular!
Brickell Flatiron Closings to Begin August 2019; Top-off Slated for December 15, 2018
Ugo Colombo, known for developing some of Miami’s finest condo towers (such as Santa Maria, Bristol Tower, Grovenor House, and Epic) has a remarkable reputation for delivering his projects (a) on-time, and (b) with uncompromising quality and attention to detail (i.e. he doesn’t cut corners).
Colombo’s latest and greatest development, Brickell Flatiron, is currently under construction but completion is much closer than you may think. The renowned developer expects top-off to take place in about two months and delivery within the next twelve. In fact, the official top-off date for Brickell Flatiron is slated for December 15, 2018, with closings expected to take place in August 2019.
I, for one, am very excited and look forward to touring the development once it’s completed. Given Colombo’s impeccable reputation, I expect Brickell Flatiron to be one of Brickell’s top three condo developments.
Introducing Two Park Grove and Club Residences by OMA • Rem Koolhaas
photos by Robin Hill
Ahead of its upcoming Grand Opening Event for Two Park Grove and Club Residences, the developers of Park Grove have released new photos of the ultra-luxe development, showcasing its spectacular residences, views, amenities, and art. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, Park Grove has the makings to become Miami’s 2018 Development of the Year. In fact, it stands head and shoulders above ALL condo developments in Miami. When it comes to location, views, quality of finishes, and quality of amenities, Park Grove checks all the boxes. But don’t take my word for it
Park Grove – comprised of One Park Grove (Tower 1), Two Park Grove (Tower 2), and Club Residences (Tower 3) – was designed by Pritzker prize winner OMA/Rem Koolhaas and the world-famous Arquitectonica. While One Park Grove will not be completed until late next year, Two Park Grove and Club Residences were delivered earlier this year with residents already residing in both towers. Park Grove, a collaboration between development titans Terra Group and Related Group, exudes elegance in every sense of the word. The common areas were designed by Meyer Davis (which also designed the common areas at Jade Signature and 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach), kitchens and baths by William Sofield, and landscape architecture by Enzo Enea (whose notable works include the landscaping for Palazzo Del Sol and Oceana Bal Harbour).
Developer inventory still remains for One Park Grove and Two Park Grove, so if you’re in the market for Miami’s finest, I highly suggest that you consider the options. You won’t be disappointed!
photos by Robin Hill
South Beach Record-Breaking Sale at Monad Terrace
Although South Beach and Downtown Miami are located only seven minutes away from one another by car, their real estate markets seem to exist in different dimensions. While Greater Downtown Miami continues to be troubled by oversupply issues, South Beach is enjoying record-breaking sales. Recently, a four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath residence at Monad Terrace sold for $1,912 per square foot ($6.15M), making it the highest priced sale on a per square basis for a non-penthouse condo on West Avenue in South Beach.
Designed by Pritzker Prize-winner Jean Nouvel and designed by JDS Development, Monad Terrace is an all-glass tower featuring 59 individually suited waterfront residences. It will be located along the bayside of South Beach at 1300 Monad Terrace. The units will enjoy seamless indoor/outdoor experiences, 10-foot high ceilings with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, custom wood flooring throughout, black Zeus marble and black mirrored entry, private or semi-private elevator access, unique sawtooth honeycomb facade in select units, and custom flush doors. Amenities at Monad Terrace will include full-service concierge, sun deck with 116-foot swimming pool and hot tub overlooking Biscayne Bay, pool service, lagoon fitness and wellness center, residents’ lounge, bicycle and water sports storage, Monad Terrace bicycles and paddle boards, cafe and juice bar, full-service valet parking.
Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences Coming to Downtown Miami
Property Markets Group, a large real estate development company in New York City and Miami, has cemented a deal to bring Miami its first Waldorf Astoria. The Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences Miami will be located in Downtown Miami at 300 Biscayne Boulevard, in a 1,049-foot skyscraper that Property Markets Group is planning to develop in the coming years.
Totaling 800,000 square feet, The Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences Miami will be a mixed-use development with 400 condo residences; a 140-key, 5-star hotel operated by Waldorf Astoria; and ground-floor retail. At 1,049 feet, the development would be Miami’s first supertall skyscraper. Currently, Miami’s tallest tower, Panorama Tower, stands at just 868 feet. Designed by Sieger Suarez Architects, the tower’s design resembles nine staggered, large glass cubes.
Property Markets Group is co-developing the project with Greybrook Realty Partners and S2 Development. Sales are expected to begin towards the end of 2019 with sell-out projected to top $1 billion.
Echo Brickell Penthouse Re-listed for $42M
After being taken off the market for three months, the Echo Brickell penthouse is back…once again listed for a cool $42M. The sprawling, two-story penthouse encompasses the entire 56th and 57th floors of Echo Brickell. It was custom designed by world-famous architect Carlos Ott and features over 9,000 interior square feet, 4 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, a den, service suite, and indoor lap pool and spa overlooking Biscayne Bay.
Below is a video of the Carlos Ott penthouse at Echo Brickell: https://www.miamicondoinvestments.com/property/1451-brickell-av-ph1-miami-fl-33131-a10521016.
Fisher Island’s Palazzo Della Luna Tops Off (Time-Lapse Construction Video)
Fisher Island’s Palazzo Della Luna has officially topped off its 10-story tower. With prices from $6.5 million, Palazzo Della Luna will feature 50 residential units with three-, four-, five-, six-, and seven-bedroom options. The ultra-luxury condo development is slated to be completed in summer 2019. The interiors at Palazzo Della Luna have been designed by New York-based firm Champalimaud Design.
The cool time-lapse video below shows the entire construction process from start to finish:
photos by Robin Hill
photos by Robin Hill
