Introducing the Villas at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach

Have you ever wished you could have the best of both worlds: a private and independent abode coupled with world-class amenities and service? If so, you’re in luck…the developer of The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach recently released a collection of 15 stand-alone villas comprised of 8 waterfront villas with private boat dockages and 7 landside villas surrounded by lush, tropical landscaping. Each two-story residence, designed by Master Italian Architect Piero Lissoni and executive architect Ralph Choeff, includes an air-conditioned two-car garage, a private pool, and a fenced private yard. In all, the villas have five different types of floor plans: A, B, C, D, E, and F (towards the bottom of this post, you will find a rendering of each different type along with pricing info).

Villa Features

• Custom two-story residence designed by the late Piero Lissoni
• Waterfront villas with private dockages
• Air-conditioned two-car garage
• Private pool
• Variable refrigerant flow HVAC system
• Laundry room with Electrolux front-loading washer and dryer
• Lualdi solid-core oversized doors
• Expansive hurricane-resistant windows and doors
• Fenced private yard

Kitchens Custom-Designed by Piero Lissoni

• Boffi kitchen designed by Piero Lissoni
• Gaggenau built-in fully integrated side-by-side refrigerator and freezer
• Gaggenau gas cooktop
• Gaggenau microwave oven
• Gaggenau stainless steel wall oven
• Gaggenau wine cooler
• Gaggenau coffee maker
• Gaggenau full-sized fully integrated dishwasher
• Elica range hood
• Expansive stone countertops
• Fantini plumbing fixtures

Master Bathrooms Designed by Piero Lissoni

• Soaking tub
• Fantini plumbing fixtures
• Oversized glass-enclosed rain shower
• Stone floors and walls

Villa A

• Asking: $5,975,000
• Beds/Baths: 4-Bed/4.5-Bath
• Interior: 4,295 square feet
• Garage: 466 square feet
• Balcony/Decks: 1,627 square feet
• Total Living: 6,388 square feet
• Lot Size: 9,733 square feet

Villa B

• Asking: $6,950,000
• Beds/Baths: 4-Bed/5.5-Bath/Family Room
• Interior: 4,294 square feet
• Garage: 527 square feet
• Balcony/Decks: 1,578 square feet
• Total Living: 6,399 square feet
• Lot Size: 8,733 square feet

Villa C

• Asking: $7,500,000
• Beds/Baths: 4-Bed/4.5-Bath/Family Room
• Interior: 4,643 square feet
• Garage: 511 square feet
• Balcony/Decks: 2,048 square feet
• Total Living: 7,202 square feet
• Lot Size: 9,743 square feet

Villa D

• Asking: $4,375,000 to $4,700,000
• Beds/Baths: 3-Bed/3.5-Bath
• Interior: 3,306 square feet
• Garage: 486 square feet
• Balcony/Decks: 1,257 to 1,303 square feet
• Total Living: 5,049 to 5,095 square feet
• Lot Size: 7,499 to 7,505 square feet

Villa E

• Asking: $4,990,000
• Beds/Baths: 3-Bed/3.5-Bath/Family Room
• Interior: 3,263 square feet
• Garage: 571 square feet
• Balcony/Decks: 1,455 square feet
• Total Living: 5,289 square feet
• Lot Size: 9,933 square feet

The villas are currently under construction with completion slated for 2022. The waterfront villas are expected to be delivered from May to August 2022 while the landside villas are expected to be delivered from August to October 2022. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing one of the villas at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.

The Rooftop Penthouse at 57 Ocean – Asking $38M

The difficult thing about selling pre-construction real estate is that it’s difficult for most buyers to envision what the property will look like once it’s completed. Well, thanks to advancements in computer technology, that may no longer be a concern. Multiplan Real Estate Asset Management, the developer of 57 Ocean in Miami Beach, recently unveiled a 90-second CG rendered video of its crown-jewel penthouse. The video, which took 1,100 hours to make, was produced by award-winning creative agency DBOX at a cost of $180,000. It showcases the five-bedroom penthouse in all of its splendor. The penthouse features 7,800 square feet of living space, a remarkable 7,100 square feet of terrace including a rooftop pool, 360-degree views, a den, and six full bathrooms.

57 Ocean, an ultra-luxury, oceanfront condominium building located in Miami Beach’s “Millionaire’s Row”, is slated to be completed later this year.

Just Sold – Penthouse 12 at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach – Sold for $15M

Lucas Lechuga of the Miami Condo Investments Team at Luxe Living Realty is proud to announce the sale of Penthouse 12 at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach. At $15,000,000 and $2,369 per square foot, the sale is (1) a record-breaking sale for the building, (2) the highest-priced sale for a bayfront condo on Miami Beach since 2013, and (3) the highest-priced sale on a per square foot basis for a bayfront condo on Miami Beach since 2012. With an astounding 8,600 square feet of OUTDOOR space (including a 40-foot-long rooftop pool and whirlpool spa), 13.5-foot-high ceilings, and some of the best views in Miami Beach, Penthouse 12 is truly a one-of-a-kind property.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach Penthouse 12 Residence Features

• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 5.5
• Ceiling Height: 13.5 feet high
• Living Area Sq Ft: 6,332
• Terrace Sq Ft: 8,578
• Rooftop pool deck with 40-foot-long pool and whirlpool spa
• Hot tub
• Private elevator foyer
• Boffi-designed kitchen by Piero Lissoni
• Gaggenau kitchen appliances
• Zucchetti plumbing fixtures
• Boffi-designed bathrooms by Piero Lissoni
• Jetted soaking tub in the master bathroom
• Private, air-conditioned parking garage
• Boat slip

The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach Amenities

• Legendary 5-star Ritz-Carlton services
• Half-acre rooftop pool deck
• Private captained day yacht
• House car
• Beach concierge services for beach club access
• Two 24-hour attended lobbies
• 24-hour valet parking service
• Waterfront social room with bar, catering kitchen and
• state-of-the-art entertainment system
• Expansive infinity-edge pool with waterfall
• Spacious private poolside cabanas
• Poolside grille restaurant
• Private BBQ/dining area
• Meditation garden
• Clubroom with bar, virtual golf, and pool table
• Cinema-style screening room
• On-site spa with Steam room, sauna, and treatment suite
• Whirlpool Spa
• State-of-the-art fitness center
• Indoor & outdoor yoga studios
• Boardroom/Library
• Art studio
• Kids room
• Sharing room
• Carwash facilities
• Dog walk
• Pet grooming room

The Liaigre-Designed 3-Bedroom Condo at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach – Asking $5.61M

Some properties sell themselves. LPH-20 at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach is one such property. The Liaigre-designed, 3-bedroom condo is an absolute jaw-dropper. From the moment you walk into the residence, you’re welcomed to sweeping views of Biscayne Bay and the Downtown Miami skyline. The great thing about The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach is that it is surrounded by single-family homes, so the views from it are completely unobstructed from higher floors. Current zoning laws in that neighborhood prohibit structures from being built as high as The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach, but the developer, Lionheart Capital, developed the property from an existing 1,000,000-square-foot hospital that had been grandfathered in. Had the developer demolished the hospital and started anew, the new structure would have been required to abide by current zoning regulations. The end result…a condominium development boasting some of the most amazing, 360-degree views of the bay, city, and ocean.

Lower Penthouse 20 at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach is a sprawling 3-bedroom residence with 3.5 bathrooms, a family room, 3,431 interior square feet, and 420 square feet of terrace space (see LPH-20 floor plan). It features a Piero Lissoni-designed Boffi kitchen with Gaggenau appliances, stone countertops, and a gas cooktop as well as a Piero Lissoni-designed master bathroom with stone floors and walls, a jetted soaking tub, Zucchetti fixtures, an over-sized glass-enclosed shower with a rainfall showerhead, and His and Hers vanities. And those unfamiliar with Liaigre furnishings, they’re nothing short of spectacular. Founder, Christian Liaigre, an iconic French interior and furniture designer who passed away this past September, is renowned for his minimalist design and emblematic use of wood and leather.

As mentioned in a previous post, I truly feel that The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach is Miami Beach’s best-kept secret. The 7.5-acre site houses some of the best amenities and services that can be found in a South Florida residential development. But don’t take my word for it. I urge you to check it out for yourself. If you or anyone you know has an interest in touring LPH-20 and/or other options at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach, contact me (Lucas Lechuga) at [email protected]. I may also be contacted by phone at 786-247-6332.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach – Miami Beach’s Best-kept Secret

After visiting The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach several times over the past ten months, I can honestly say that I’m absolutely in love with the building and property. In fact, coupled with the iconic service one comes to expect from The Ritz-Carlton brand, The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach sells itself! The floor plans are very spacious and well-thought-out, the finishes (which were designed by the late Piero Lissoni) are refined and sumptuous, and the views are truly breathtaking. But perhaps the best thing about The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach is its location; it is centrally located in Miami Beach at 4701 North Meridian Avenue. Its location allows residents of the building to be close to the action but not right smack in the middle of it. Over the years, living in the heart of Miami Beach (in South Beach on Ocean Drive or Collins Avenue) has lost its appeal; it is no longer the tranquil place to live it once was. On the other hand, living at the Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach is as serene as living in a waterfront house on North Bay Road.

Some of you may be thinking, “That’s great and all, but I wouldn’t want to live in a building that has a hotel component to it”. Well, that’s the beauty of The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach; it is only 1 of 12 standalone Ritz-Carlton properties in the world without a hotel component. Residents of The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach enjoy the same Ritz-Carlton service enjoyed by guests of its hotels around the world but without sacrificing any peace or privacy.

Despite being a boutique residential development with only 110 condominium residences and 15 two-story villas, The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach offers a laundry list of amenities one would expect from a development three times its size, including a private captained day yacht; a house chef; a house car; beach club memberships at Nobu Eden Roc Resort; a pet grooming room; a private theater; a rooftop pool deck with an infinity-edge pool, poolside cabanas, and poolside grille; an on-site spa with steam rooms, sauna, and treatment suite; an art studio; a kids room; and more. Below, you’ll find a full list of the amenities and services provided by The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach:

Ritz Carlton Residences Mia… by Lucas Lechuga

With prices ranging from $1.8M to $14M, The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach offers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom residences ranging in size from 1,969 to 5,936 interior square feet.

I’ve included below a full photo tour of the amenities and common area spaces at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach. As beautiful as the property looks in the photos, I promise that you’d be even more blown away when seeing it in person. If you or anyone you know has an interest in touring The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach, please contact me (Lucas Lechuga) at [email protected]. I may also be contacted by phone at 786-247-6332.

Fisher Island Penthouse Formerly Owned by Oprah Winfrey Breaks Price Per Square Foot Record

The Miami luxury real estate market is on fire and, with season recently kicking off, it’s bound to get hotter. To gets things cooking, the last day of November saw a record-breaking sale on the ultra-exclusive Fisher Island where a trophy penthouse formerly owned by Oprah Winfrey sold for $20,000,000, or $3,242 per square foot. On a price per square foot basis, the sale broke the previous record set in 2016 by PH3 at Palazzo Del Sol.

Winfrey’s former residence, PH7292 at Oceanside, has 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a powder room, 6,170 interior square feet, and wraparound terraces offering 360-degree views of the water and city skylines. Additionally, the property, which was professionally curated by award-winning interior designer Chahan Minassian, features a large master suite with His and Hers en-suite bathrooms and dressing rooms, 20-foot-high arched ceilings, an oversized kitchen with a wood-burning over, hand-plastered walls, and elegant yet relaxed weathered linen furnishings. The ultra-luxe condominium building is situated along the eastern end of Fisher Island offering sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean.

The seller of Oceanside PH7292 was represented by real estate broker extraordinaire Dora Puig who was recently ranked by Real Trends (published by the Wall Street Journal) #1 in Miami-Dade County, #4 in Florida, and #9 in the United States. Puig, the principal broker and founder of Luxe Living Realty, a premier luxury boutique brokerage located in South Beach, has achieved over $3 billion in sales in her 30-plus-year career.

According to Puig, the party for Miami real estate is just getting started. “In my opinion,” said Puig, “we’re only starting the third set of the Wimbledon Grand Slam of what will be known as an unprecedented real estate boom for South Florida”. With Northeasterners relocating there in droves, historically-low interest rates, and no state income tax; I must say, I have to agree with her.

Federally-Seized Condo at Porsche Design Tower Set For Auction

Drivers, start your engines…a luxury condo at Porsche Design Tower is slated to be auctioned! Unit 2205 – a four-bedroom residence with 3,171 interior square feet, a wrap-around balcony with a private soaking pool, and sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean – will hit the bidding block next month.

In July of 2018, the property was seized by federal authorities as part of a $1 billion money-laundering sting that brought down eight people in connection with the crime. According to an article published that month by “The Real Deal”, the Porsche Design Tower condo was used “as payment for one of the defendant’s laundering services”.

Well, over two years later (due to a little something called due process), the ultra-luxury residence is ready to be auctioned for sale. The auction, which is scheduled for November 13, 2020, will begin promptly at 11:00 am EST and end that same day at 2:00 pm EST. Inspections will be held by appointment only on Tuesday, November 3rd, and Friday, November 6th. To bid, a cashier’s check of $250,000 is required. The starting bid will be $1,500,000 (not too shabby considering the property was purchased from the developer for $5,300,000).

Porsche Design Tower – an ultra-luxury, oceanfront condominium building – is located at 18555 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. It is perhaps best known for its patented car-elevator-lift system called “The Dezervator”, which allows residents to travel (at a rate of 800 feet per minute) vertically up the 60-story tower directly to their condo’s glass-walled sky garage all while sitting in their vehicle.

Below is a 3D virtual reality tour of unit 2205 at Porsche Design Tower:

The video below shows Porsche Design Tower developer Gil Dezer using “The Dezervator”.

Interestingly enough, this past August, another Porsche Design Tower condo (unit 4603) was auctioned for sale. Unfortunately, the results of that no-reserve auction won’t be revealed until after the transaction has closed (the sale is still pending). Offered turnkey furnished, unit 4603 had previously been listed on the MLS asking $4,450,000.

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.

Property Details

• Asking $2,999,000
• 3 Bedrooms + Media Room
• 3.5 Bathrooms
• 3,535 Interior Sq Ft
• 991 Exterior Sq Ft
• 61st Floor
• 36×36 Marble Floors
• MLS Listing

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.