Take A Trip Inside This Miami House

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This stunning glass-and-steel contemporary, located in the uniquely gorgeous Ponce-Davis neighborhood, is the sort of home that dreams are made of. Nestled in an ultra-private gated estate and shaded by lush live oaks, the five-bedroom estate is just waiting for the right owners to come and add their discriminating touch.

The unforgettable tour begins outside on the 34,408-square-foot lot, where the turquoise waters of the infinity pool beckon alongside a modern cabana. The outdoor space is accented by vertical gardens, designed by none other than Andres Tabora of Venezuela. An open-air kitchen rounds out the alfresco experience. With these delightful features just outside the door, it would be hard to imagine ever wanting to go inside, but what awaits within the walls is worth more than a second glance.

The home–built by Norway Builders, following a design laid out by O’Donnell Dannwolf & Partners Architects–boasts 7,916 square feet of living space. Classic wood flooring, stack stone, and a floating staircase are just a few of the marvels featured here. While the property lists five bedrooms and six and a half baths, there are numerous multi-use spaces just begging to be transformed into whatever the owner’s heart desires–maid’s quarters, an office or study, a cozy den, a walk-in closet, or perhaps a media room. The master bath features a soaking tub deep enough to lose yourself in, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling impact glass windows. Natural light spills freely throughout the interior, with open walkways and abundant windows making the space feel even larger than it really is.

Step into the modern kitchen, with its crisply neutral color palette and sleek lines, and have a seat at the built-in breakfast bar. Overhead, the recessed lighting provides just the right degree of ambiance to make you feel instantly at home. Wood paneling gives a nice texture and contrast to the open space. The appliances are all state-of-the-art and fashionable to boot, and the entire house is wired for high-tech sound and security.

At $5.9 million, this property is priced for the discriminating buyer, the one seeking a home that’s unlike anything else on the market. While its design blends in perfectly with the South Florida landscape, you’d be hard-pressed to find its equal in any of the surrounding neighborhoods, or even within Ponce-Davis itself.

An Overview of a $30 Million Mansion

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What kind of real estate does $29.5 million buy? That’s a question that few will ever have the opportunity to explore–at least seriously. This Manhattan townhouse, though, allows a heady peek into the lifestyles of the upper echelon. Read on for a sampling of the delights of this Chelsea gem.
It comes with its own Bentley
Yes, it’s true: Whoever buys this house won’t have to worry about finding a place to park in Manhattan, as the pad comes fully equipped with a hot rod–itself worth half a million dollars. Check out the pictures here.
It offers two-plus bathrooms for each bedroom
While the mansion itself has a relatively modest five bedrooms, there are 11 baths, including a steam room and a sauna. This means that even if two people were to occupy each room, no one would have to take turns in the shower. Talk about how the other half lives.
There’s a yoga room and a lap pool
No need to join a gym–the tenants will have plenty of opportunities for exercise right in their own home. That ought to make the price tag sting just a little bit less.
The living room is the best spot in the house
Alyssa Soto Brody, the Realtor handling the property, is most enamored of the 26-by-23 foot living room. In addition to the 13-foot ceiling and wall of floor-to-ceiling windows, the space also boasts LED lighting that casts different colors on the enormous gas-powered fireplace.
A kitchen to die for
With its marble surfaces, cabinets covered in Swarovski crystals and vegan crocodile leather, and sleek chrome appliances, this area almost looks too pretty to cook in–although that’s not likely to bother the residents..
A room with its own floor
The fourth floor is taken up entirely by the master suite, which includes a gorgeous hand-cut mosaic Italian soaking tub.
The Realtor refers to the property as the “Bentley Batcave”
At 11,000 square feet, the space is clearly no cave; however, die-hard Bruce Wayne fans are likely to appreciate the comparison. While the price tag may be steep, bear in mind that in this corner of the Big Apple, parking spots alone have been known to fetch over $1 million.