Construction Date Announced for Vita at Grove Isle

Vita Residences at Grove Isle in Coconut Grove
Vita Residences Aerial Rendering

Construction has officially been announced for Vita Residences at Grove Isle. Developer, Ugo Columbo recently announced that construction is set to begin at the end of April 2023.

Along with the construction announcement, we now have more insight into the 12 two-story rooftop penthouses that are planned. The upscale penthouses will feature over 3,400 square feet apiece and an outside area that is close to 4,000 square feet. Units cost $5 million to $20 million on average.

The length of the project is expected to range from 24 to 28 months once the construction has started with the top-off date in 2025. Vita at Grove Isle has at least 40% of its units reserved, with many of the new occupants hailing from other states.

About Vita at Grove Isle

The development will consist of 65 waterfront residences and will include 12 bi-level penthouses. The luxury residences themselves will feature 3 bedroom floor plans with 2,433 to 6,597 square foot options.

Each contemporary unit will include magnificent ocean views, 13-foot-deep balconies, towering ceilings, Boffi Italian cabinets, and other superb interior accents by Bernardi and Peschard. Air-conditioned private garages will also be available as an option for owners. 

The bi-level penthouse collection will have 12 extravagant penthouse homes with private elevators, 3 bedrooms, 11-foot ceilings, expansive entertainment areas, and beautiful roof decks with private pools and outdoor kitchens.

High-end facilities will also be available, including a curated art lobby, a fully-attended waterfront pool, a 40-foot Fjord houseboat, a watersports pavilion with storage, an outdoor kids’ playground, and pet grooming services.

Residence Features

  • Unique, Resort Architecture by World-Renowned CallisonRTKL™
  • 5-Story, Low-Rise with 65 Condo Residences plus 14 Bi-Level Penthouses
  • Up to 65 Feet of Linear Water Frontage
  • Lush Foliage and Dramatic, Tropical Landscaping By EDSA®
  • Elegant Porte-Cochère Entry with Breezeways Leading Directly to the Bay
  • Curated Art Lobbies
  • Expansive Bayfront Pool with Luxury Cabanas and Personal Attendants
  • Poolside and Residential Food / Beverage Services
  • Outdoor Children’s Playground
  • 40-foot Fjord House Boat
  • Water Sports Pavilion featuring Paddle Boards and Kayaks
  • Cutting-Edge Fitness Center featuring Daily Tailored Exercise and Fitness Programs
  • Vita Residences’ “Virtual Links” featuring HD Golf Simulator and Bayfront Putting Green
  • On-Site Pet Services and Grooming
  • Business Center
  • Convenient Water Sports Equipment and Gear Storage
  • Secure Bicycle Storage
  • Dynamic Concierge Dedicated to Crafting Unique Experiences for Residents
  • On-Site Management Office
  • State-Of-The-Art Digital Security with Modern Surveillance Systems
  • Attended Package Room with Delivery Service
  • Private Elevators with Digital Security
  • Private Island, 85-Slip Deep-Water Marina with Dockmaster and Marina Concierge
  • Yacht Charter Services
  • 24-Hour Valet Service
  • Membership to The Exclusive Grove Isle Club – Cliff Drysdale Tennis Center With 8 Clay Courts, A Pro Shop, Full Tennis Program, and Private Instruction, as well as Waterfront Resort Pool Deck, Full-Service Tiki Bar, Bay-View Restaurant, Supervised Children’s Activities and Club Bar Lounge

Tower Amenities

  • Curated art lobby
  • Business Center
  • Waterfront Residents’ Lounge
  • High-tech fitness center
  • Private waterfront pool and Jacuzzi featuring luxury cabanas, pool attendants, and food/beverage services
  • Watersports pavilion offering kayaks and paddleboards
  • 40-foot Fjord Boat exclusively for resident-use
  • Multi-Purpose Bayfront Event Room with spacious outdoor areas
  • Outdoor kid’s playground
  • 24-hour valet and concierge services
  • Pet services and grooming
  • Private storage rooms are available
  • Convenient watersports equipment and gear storage
  • Bicycle storage

Residents at Vita Grove Isle will have access to facilities that are only available on the grounds of the condo building, as well as membership in the exclusive Grove Isle Club. In addition to access to the Cliff Drysdale Tennis Center, which has 8 clay courts, a professional-grade Tennis Program, and a pro shop, the club has a state-of-the-art fitness center with specialized training programs.

Ugo Columbo is the developer for this exquisite tower and will be designed by the CallisonRTKL architecture group.

If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at Vita Residences at Isle Grove, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.

Former Miami Herald Waterfront Site in Downtown Miami Receives 5 Bids over $1 Billion

Miami Herald Development Site in Downtown Miami
Miami Herald Development Site in Downtown Miami

Following a marketing campaign managed by Avison Young’s Florida Capital Markets Group, Genting Group has received five offers above $1 billion for the former Miami Herald site in Downtown Miami, one of the biggest and most valuable development sites in Miami.

The property, which is located at 1431 N Bayshore Drive in Miami, has 800 linear feet of direct Biscayne Bay frontage and highly aggressive zoning in one of the city’s most vibrant and connected neighborhoods. It is regarded as the most sought-after development site offering in the history of the city and one of the largest waterfront land assemblages currently available in the United States. A notable mixed-use commercial, retail, residential, hospitality, and entertainment destination could be developed on the location.

The rare riverfront location in the Omni District is valued at just about $1.5 billion. The 15.5-acre development site, known as BayCity Miami, now hosts ArtMiami’s Art Wynwood show in February as well as CONTEXT Art Miami every year during Miami Art Week. The Miami Herald’s main office had stood on the land and was destroyed in 2014.

The Resorts World operator Genting Group, which owns 10 acres of land west of Biscayne Boulevard, will continue to be involved in the Omni neighborhood. Genting Group is one of the biggest resort, entertainment, and gambling organizations in the world.

The property, which spans many lots and once housed the Miami Herald’s headquarters, is zoned RTZ for mixed-use in Miami-Dade and is in the Metromover subzone (Rapid Transit Zone). The land has limitless buildable square footage, no setbacks, a height limited only by the FAA standards (649 feet), and a potential density of more than 8,000 units according to South Florida’s most benevolent zoning designation. The RTZ zoning offers builders a sizable, incredibly flexible building envelope as well as the chance to create a unique waterfront development on the site.