Miami New Construction Spotlight – Park Grove

July 8, 2014Leave a comment

Park Grove
Bayfront Residences
2701 Bayshore Drive | Coconut Grove

In this Miami New Construction Spotlight, I’m featuring the newest pre-construction project to hit the Coconut Grove neighborhood: Park Grove. Designed by Rem Koolhaas’ Office for Metropolitan Architecture and developed by Terra Group and Related Group, Park Grove will sit on Bayshore Drive at the site of the Coconut Grove Bank, providing expansive views of the bay, marina and the village of Coconut Grove.

Described as striking “a thoughtful balance between direct access to downtown Miami and a sense of serenity and separation,” Park Grove is the ultimate location for those who desire that perfect combination of “upscale bohemian living” in Coconut Grove, with the excitement of Miami’s nightlife at their fingertips.

The project will consist of 3 towers and will be constructed in phases with Towers 2 and 3 being sold first. Floor plans will range from 1-4 bedrooms with approximately 800 sq ft to nearly 3,000 sq ft. One of the notable features of Park Grove is that the units will be delivered totally finished (similar to Echo Brickell), with interiors by William Sofield (if you’ve seen Sofield’s work, you know these interiors will be très chic).

Scroll down for photos and more info:

Features of Park Grove:

Developed by Terra Group & Related Group
Designed by World-Renowned Architect OMA /Rem Koolhaas
Expansive Bay and City Views
Certified LEED ® Silver
24-Hour Concierge and Valet Service
Nautical Themed Concierge for Booking Yachts, Boats, Sailing Lessons, etc.
Butler Service
Private Business Center with Meeting Rooms
Lush Landscaped Gardens by Enzo Enea
Sculpture Garden
Artwork by Notable Sculptors and Artists
Lobbies and Amenity Area Designed by William Sofield
Luxurious Pool with Private Cabanas
Bayview Dining Room for Private Events
Dedicated Penthouse Pools
Wine Cellar and Wine Lockers for Residents
Indoor /Outdoor Yoga Spaces
Large Conference Room /Boardroom with Video Conferencing Capabilities and Integrated Media Systems
Library
Fitness Rooms, Reception, and Mail Room for each Residential Tower
Bike and Watercraft Storage
Residents Lounge for Events
Children’s Indoor and Outdoor Play Area
Private Screening / Media Room
Adult Gaming Room including Billiards and Table Tennis

Amenities include:

Private Club to be Accessed by all Park Grove Residents
Curated Events and Speaking Appearances by Top Leaders in
Diverse Industries, Private Musical Performances by Acclaimed Artists, Private Movie Screenings, and Epicurean Events
Concierge Services
Large Dining Area and Full Service Kitchen with Acclaimed Chef
Library /Lounge Area
Social Spaces
State-of-the-Art Fitness Center, including:
Top-of-the-Line Fitness Equipment and Free Weights
Private Training Rooms, including Yoga, Pilates, and Spinning Studio
Spa with Personal Treatment Rooms, Steam, and Sauna
Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms

Residence features:

1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom floor plans
3 buildings (Tower 1, Tower 2, and Park Grove “Club Residences”)
Interiors Designed by William Sofield
Italian Cabinetry with Glass Doors and Stone Countertops
Sub-Zero / Wolf Appliances

Views from Park Grove:

There is no question that Park Grove is going to be an incredible project, from the architecture and art to the landscape and interiors. And as a new “Groveite” myself, I can honestly tell you that Coconut Grove is one of the most special neighborhoods in Miami and a wonderful place to live. If you’re interested in this project or looking for more information on Coconut Grove or the surrounding neighborhoods in Miami, contact me today at lindsayrubens@avatarflorida.com or 305.799.2124.

Miami New Construction Spotlight – Reach Brickell City Centre

June 20, 2014June 20, 20141 Comment

Reach Brickell City Centre 68 SE 6 St., Miami, FL 33131

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last year, you’ve probably heard a lot of hype about the mega project that is Brickell City Centre. This $1.05 billion mixed-use development by Swire Properties is the single largest project currently underway in Downtown Miami, which will consist of a 565,000 square-foot shopping center, 128,580 square feet of offices, a 131,651 square-foot wellness center, 790 condominiums in two towers (“Reach” and “Rise”), 263 hotel rooms, 89 serviced apartments, and 2,600 parking spaces above and below ground.

Currently, only one of the two condo towers has been released for sale: Reach Brickell City Centre. I had the opportunity to tour the sales office yesterday and hear from the sales team about this exciting new project. Designed by internationally acclaimed Arquitectonica, Reach will consist of 43 stories with 383 luxury condominiums, and floor plans ranging from 1-4 bedrooms.

The building models were beautiful and incredibly detailed; read on for photos and more info on Reach Brickell City Centre.

Building models at Reach Brickell City Centre

We also got to check out the model kitchens and bathrooms by Italkraft. The units are being delivered “furniture ready” (i.e. finished), and buyers can select between two color palettes: “espresso” and “latte”:

“Espresso” bathroom model featuring imported marble flooring and geometric mosaic marble tile walls in wet areas. Elegant soaking tub with frameless glass-enclosed shower and rain-shower showerhead in master suite. Duravit Sensowash “water closets” (aka a toilet and bidet in one).

Quartz stone vanity tops with integrated-light mirrors by Electric Mirrors, designer Danze faucets, and modern Italian cabinetry.

“Espresso” model kitchen with cabinets by Italkraft, quartz stone counter tops and back-splash, and imported marble floors. Premium Bosch appliance package including 36″ refrigerator & freezer, 300 series microwave, integrated panel, extra-quiet dishwasher, built-in convection oven and ceramic glass stovetop. Uline 48-bottle temperature-controlled wine storage and oversized, stainless steel, square-edge sink with European-style pullout faucet sprayer.

“Latte” model bathroom featuring a lighter color palette.

Model walk-in closet.

Other residence features include:

9’4” to 11’4” ceilings
Penthouse residences with 12’4″ ceilings featuring upgraded appliance packages, outdoor/summer kitchens and some with private rooftop pools and outdoor spas.
Ten luxurious corner Tower Suites featuring 3 bedrooms and 4 baths
Residences are delivered fully finished and “furniture ready” with choice of two interior finish packages (“Espresso” and “Latte”) including Italian cabinetry and imported marble floors
Bio-metric technology elevator access
City-view terraces with glass and aluminum railings directly accessible from living areas and bedrooms
Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors
Over-sized, fully finished walk in closets in all master bedrooms
Powder room in most residences
Pre-wired for high-speed data, telephone and cable, with USB charging outlets in bedrooms and master closets

Building amenities at Reach Brickell City Centre will include:

Interiors by renowned design firm Richardson Sadeki
Expansive half acre amenity deck including tropical gardens, bbq grills, outdoor fitness areas and children’s play areas
Heated lap and social pools with two heated spas
Poolside beverage and cafe service
Library
Spacious, state of the art fitness center
Tech-savvy children’s playroom
Exclusive spa for residents’ use featuring dipping pools, showers, steam rooms, as well as treatment rooms and blow-out bar for touch ups with mani-pedi station
Entertaining suite with furnished living room, dining room and kitchen
Business center with ample meeting room
Wi-Fi throughout the lobby and amenity deck
On premise concierge
Assigned parking for all units in secured garage plus optional valet parking services

Looking for more info? Contact me today at lindsayrubens@avatarflorida.com and you can always call me at 305-799-2124.

Around Town: Airy Sitting Room at Paramount Bay in Edgewater

June 16, 2014June 17, 2014Leave a comment

Paramount Bay is a gorgeous condo building located in the Edgewater neighborhood at 2020 N. Bayshore Dr. See what’s available in the building here:

Paramount Bay Listings

…and contact me directly for more information!

Around Town: Luxurious Master Bedroom in Pinecrest Estate

May 28, 2014May 28, 2014Leave a comment

I stopped by a Broker’s Open at 9601 SW 60 Ct. today to check out this gorgeous Pinecrest home. How fabulous is this bedroom? For $5,450,000, it could be yours!

JUST SOLD: WYNWOOD LOFTS #405

May 27, 2014May 28, 20141 Comment

Unit 405 at Wynwood Lofts
250 NW 23 St., Miami, FL 33127
1 bedroom/1 bathroom/ 1,063 sf

I am thrilled for my client who just closed on his fabulous new condo in Wynwood Lofts! Located at 250 NW 23 Street just off of 2nd Ave., Wynwood Lofts is just a stone’s throw from neighborhood staples like Panther Coffee, Jugofresh and Cafeina, and a quick walk to the shops, restaurants and art galleries of Wynwood. Built in 2005, the pet-friendly building has 36 loft-style units with soaring ceilings, concrete floors, covered parking and a rooftop pool. In-unit camera monitors provide extra security allowing tenants to view building activity at all times. The unique feature of Wywood lofts is that it is zoned for both residential and commercial use. This provides for quite an eclectic mix of residents, from photographers to designers and beyond.

The unit my client purchased has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and 1,063 square feet. It has 14-foot ceilings with a built-in mezzanine and spiral staircase, as well as an upgraded kitchen and bathroom, and upgraded light fixtures and air ducts. It sold for $362,000 ($341/sf). It’s an amazing space and I can’t wait to see what he and his fiance do with it!

There are currently two other available units for sale in the building and one available rental:

Unit # Bedrooms Bathrooms SF List Price Price/SF

302 1 1 1,463 $560,000 $382.7

304 1 1 1,063 $425,000 $399.8

402 1 1 1,463 $2,800 $1.91

Check out more photos of unit 405 and the Wynwood Lofts building below, and contact me directly at 305.799.2124 or lindsayrubens@avatarflorida.com for more info or to set up a private showing!