Elysee Sales Launch a Success: Prices, Plans and Penthouse
After a two month whisper campaign, Elysee officially launched sales last night with a cocktail party and unveiling at their sales center in Edgewater. Guests were treated to live music, food and drinks, plenty of mingling as well as details of the upcoming project. At launch, the building was 20% reserved with an average of $750/square foot thanks to the whisper campaign, representatives of the project reported.
The 57 story tower will be home to 100 total residences, all half-floor or full-floor layouts of 2,660 square feet up to 4,000+ square feet and 3+ bedrooms. Each apartment will feature east and west views with 8- or 10-foot deep terraces, private elevators and modern design by Jean-Louis Denoit. Three levels of amenities are offered for all residences.
In addition to releasing the floor plans and brochures, representatives also shared initial details about the 9,000 square foot upper penthouse. This one-of-a-kind residence will be built to suit the owner and encompass the entire 57th floor. It will also include a full-floor rooftop terrace for 360-degree views from above the building. The developers have not officially disclosed the price, but it is expected to be released at around $15 million.
Construction is scheduled to begin in the Spring of 2016. Contact us for additional details.
Each and every condo at Elysee will offer breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and/or Biscayne Bay. Below is a video which showcases those direct, unobstructed views of the water:
Elysee Prepares to Launch: a Superluxury Boutique Condo for Edgwater
Two Roads Development (the Miami-based firm who recently brought us Biscayne Beach) is following up their success by introducing Elysee, Edgewater’s first super-luxury boutique residences. The official launch will take place Wednesday, November 11 and construction is slated to begin early in 2016.
The 57 story bayfront tower will be located on 23rd Street, just north of the Adrienne Arscht Center and conveniently between the MacArthur and Julia Tuttle Causeways. We are most excited to see that the tower will have only 100 residences and all will be half-floor or full floor layouts. Every apartment will have a direct view of the Biscayne Bay as well as a sweeping sunset view. All of the layouts are expansive, ranging from 2,660 square feet up to 4,000 square feet and the developer is honoring the option to combine apartments for additional full-floor options as well as duplex residences. All of the apartments have private elevators & foyers as well as service elevators. Many apartments will also have staff quarters included in the layout.
Within the tower, there are three floors dedicated to common areas with services such as a blow dry bar, summer kitchen, 75 foot resort pool and a ground floor sunrise pool. The fitness center will include a yoga studio, reception desk, and spa with a separate play area for children. On the 30th level, residents will enjoy a grand dining room for up to 30 guests, business center, library, theater, and wine storage. Each apartment will include 2 parking spaces and a storage area.
Elysee was inspired by the French design and is being finished by Jean-Louis Denoit, the famed interior designer who was recently dubbed the “Modern Master of French Interiors” by Forbes Magazine. With prices averaging at $750/foot, and starting at $1.67M, we expect to see Elysee as another success story for Two Roads Development and also for residents of the area.
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).
New Renderings and Video Released for Paramount Miami Worldcenter
Earlier today, new renderings were released for Paramount Miami Worldcenter. As I am sure you will agree, the renderings are nothing short of spectacular! I am especially impressed with the first two renderings shown below – the Lobby and Skydeck Infinity Pool.
There’s no doubt in my mind that Paramount Miami Worldcenter has the makings to be one of Miami’s most distinguished condo developments. In the coming weeks, preconstruction sales for Paramount Miami Worldcenter will formally launch to the public. If you or someone you know have an interest in reserving a unit, I can get you in now, before the rush, at “Friends & Family” pricing. Prices start at $550 per square foot. Contact me for details at [email protected].
At the very bottom of this post is a new, full-feature demo video for Paramount Miami Worldcenter ,which was also released earlier today. Enjoy!
Paramount Miami Worldcenter Amenities / Common Areas
Paramount Miami Worldcenter Residences
Paramount Miami Worldcenter Exterior
Paramount Miami Worldcenter Video
Brickell Condo Tour and Construction Update [VIDEO] – February 14, 2015
It has been about four months since my last video tour covering the fast-paced development taking place in Brickell. Since then, a lot has happened, so I figured it was time to get back out on the road and provide everyone with another update. As you will see, this video is much more comprehensive, covering not only current and future construction, but also existing condo developments for those who may be unfamiliar or newly acquainted with the Brickell condo market. In the video, I even highlighted two, large commercial properties in Brickell which recently traded hands – the SunTrust building located at 777 Brickell Avenue, which sold earlier this week for $140M, and the former Capital at Brickell site located at 1420 South Miami Avenue, which was acquired this past December for $74.74M by CCCC International USA LLC, a subsidiary of Beijing’s China City Construction and American Da Tang Group of New York.
Exclusive, First-Look at the $2M Sales Center for Paramount Miami Worldcenter
Earlier today, I was given an exclusive, first-look at the $2M sales center for Paramount Miami Worldcenter. Wow! That was the first word out of my mouth as I entered the stunning, two-story showroom. Immediately, my eyes caught sight of the massive, wall-sized video display – such an impressive way to present the development. While there today, I was given the opportunity to watch on the big screen an unreleased video for Paramount Miami Worldcenter. I swear, the video gave me chills. It does an amazing job of conveying to the viewer just how spectacular Paramount Miami Worldcenter is going to be once it is completed. Not only that, it gives you a glimpse into the future of what is yet to come for the neighborhood. People are going to be super impressed with that video once it is released to the public.
The sales center, which is still a work in progress, is expected to be completed and opened to the public by the end of this month. At that point, preconstruction prices are expected to increase to coincide with the launch of sales to the public. Currently, units can only be reserved through the developer’s friends and family program. With prices starting at $550 per square foot, there are still a number of great options remaining. If you have an interest in learning more about Paramount Miami Worldcenter, please do not hesitate to contact me. I can be reached on my cell phone at 786-247-6332 or via email at [email protected].
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.
A Tour of the Brickell Flatiron Sales and Design Gallery
Sometimes I feel like there aren’t enough days in the week to both sell real estate AND stay on top of the latest and greatest condo developments entering the market. Today, fortunately, I had time in my schedule to check out the interior design and finishes of one of the best – Brickell Flatiron. Actually, I was already quite familiar with the project but it’s one thing to sell a pre-construction condo development on paper and quite another to actually see and touch actual finishes that you can expect to find in units once they are delivered. This was my first opportunity to visit the Brickell Flatiron Sales and Design Gallery which opened on-site last month and was designed by American artist Julian Schnabel.
Brickell Flatiron Reception Area
As I sat in the reception area waiting for my tour to begin, I couldn’t help but think that Julian Schnabel did an amazing job in capturing British Colonial elegance with an interesting twist. Hopefully, that is the look he was going for. The interior design work in the reception area is to give you an idea of what you can expect to find in the Brickell Flatiron lobby and common areas.
Brickell Flatiron Master Bathroom Finishes
The master bathroom finishes for Brickell Flatiron remind me a lot of the bathroom finishes that you find at Epic Residences, not surprising given the fact that the developer of each building is one and the same – Ugo Colombo. That’s definitely not a bad thing. We’re talking marble floors and accents walls imported straight from Italy. Colombo is known for his attention to detail and knack for using only the finest materials.
Brickell Flatiron Kitchen Appliances and Finishes
First of all, I must say that I absolutely love the kitchens for Brickell Flatiron. The Snaidero cabinetry is second to none and includes an open/close feature at the push of a button along with interior backlighting. The open/close feature is really cool although I hope next year’s model will incorporate a speech recognition engine to do the work for you. After all, home automation is the future. The Miele refrigerator, in my opinion, is a welcomed change from the customary Sub-Zero refrigerator that we all come to expect from luxury condo developers. Off the top of my head, Biscayne Beach is the only other luxury condo development that is planning to deliver Miele refrigerators in place of the usual Sub-Zero.
For those unfamiliar, Brickell Flatiron is a luxury, pre-construction condo development which will be located in the heart of Brickell at 1001 South Miami Avenue. In my opinion, Brickell Flatiron is destined to follow in the footsteps of other bar-setting Colombo projects such as Santa Maria, Bristol Tower, Grovenor House, and Epic, and be considered one of the best condo developments in Miami, not only once it is completed but for many years to come. The developer still has great units remaining, so if you have an interest in reserving one, please don’t hesitate to contact me. These units go straight contract. The developer started converting reservations to contracts last month. I can be reached on my cell phone at 786-247-6332 or via email at [email protected].
Brickell Flatiron Promo Video
Time and time again, real estate developer Ugo Colombo delivers luxury, condominium high-rises that are nothing short of spectacular. With highly revered developments under his belt such as Bristol Tower, Santa Maria, Grovenor House, and Epic, his reputation definitely supersedes him. Brickell Flatiron, his most recent project to launch sales, will be centrally located in Brickell at 1001 South Miami Avenue, just a few short blocks from Mary Brickell Village and the upcoming $1.2B+ mixed-use development called Brickell City Centre. The luxury, all-glass tower will rise 64 stories and offer spectacular amenities such as a rooftop pool, spa, and fitness center. In a recently released promo video for Brickell Flatiron (shown below), Ugo Colombo shares his vision for his latest project. He refers to Brickell Flatiron as a fusion of great architecture and art.
