Featured Listing: Coral Gables Estate in Tahiti Beach with Chanel Style Master Bedroom Lists for $19.995 Million

12 Tahiti Island Road in Tahiti Beach, an ultra-private enclave of Coral Gable's Cocoplum, has hit the market for $19,995,000. The home features a unique, Chanel styled master bedroom that features Chanel pillows and a headboard styled after the purses including the same quilted, lambskin. The estate is 6 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms spread over 10,441 SF. The home also features a movie theater, views of the Miami Skyline and 127 feet of waterfront complete with a pool and private dock. The home is currently listed with Dora Puig of Luxe Living Realty. Enjoy the photo tour below. 

Featured Listing: Contemporary Coral Gables Spec Home Lists for $14 Million

A stunning new spec home at 445 Solano Prado in Coral Gables has hit the market for a cool $14 million. The home is 7,398 SF spread over 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. The contemporary new construction estate features a floating master bedroom, walls covered in natural stone sourced from Spain, interior design by Porcelanosa Corporation and Italian Calacatta marble countertops in the kitchen. Outdoors the home features a rooftop terrace, infinity pool, and 171 feet of water front. The home was built as a collaboration between Condores Capital, a Chilean luxury home developer, and The Jills of Coldwell Banker. 445 Solano Prado is currently listed for $14 million by Danny Hertzberg of The Jills at Coldwell Banker Real Estate. 

Coral Gable's Historic Biltmore Hotel Releases Renderings of Lobby Renovation

The historic, 91-year old Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables is undergoing an extensive renovation which includes updating the main lobby. The redesign is being headed up in a collaboration between D'Shakil Designs and Studio 5 Design + Architecture. The work is expected to be completed this summer and features a modern spin on the the traditional style including new green and blue tufted velvet furniture, drapery, wood inlays, gold leaf and wool carpeting. The Biltmore Hotel was originally completed by George Merrick, founder of Coral Gables, in 1926. At 315 feet it was the tallest building in Florida at the time and still features an 18-hole championship golf course and a 600,000-gallon pool to this day. 

“These new enhancements will bring an added element of style to the hotel, creating an improved sense of luxury that also reflects The Biltmore’s historic legacy. This new design will bring a fresh take to the details and décor of the lobby, all while continuing to offer guests a glimpse into the hotel’s storied past," says Matthias Kammerer, Managing Director at The Biltmore Hotel.

Featured Listing: Tour Casa Costanera, the Ultra-Private Bacardi Cocoplum Estate Listed for $27,260,000

An ultra-private Cocoplum estate that is owned by Hilda Maria Bacardi of the family-owned spirits company, is currently listed for $27,260,000. Located at 300 Costanera Road in Coral Gables, the 21,042 SF mega-mansion sits on 1.3 beautifully landscaped acres with over 480' of water frontage. Casa Costanera is 13 bedroom Italian villia with 12 full-bathrooms and 2 half-baths, 3 kitchens, commerical elevator and features the finest craftsmanship, designer interior finishes. It also features beautifully landscaped grounds that house separate staff or guest quarters and an outdoor entertainment area with pool and 100-foot concrete dock with direct access to Biscayne bay. Casa Costanera is listed with Barbara Estela and Hilda Jacobson of Douglas Elliman. Tour the stunning estate below.

New Renderings Released of Artefacto's New 45,000 SF US Flagship Coming to Coral Gables

Miami-based Brazilian furnishings house Artefacto is bringing their US flagship showroom to Coral Gables and they just unveiled their eye-catching designs for its highly anticipated storefront. The design is by Miami-based architects DOMO Architecture+Design and features a Modernist concept. The new US flagship will be the largest upscale furnishings showroom in Florida spanning 45,000 square feet lined with sustainable materials and green walls as well as exclusive pieces from designers such as the Campana Brothers and Jader Almeida.

March Construction Update from Coral Gable's Merrick Manor

Construction on Astor Companies' Merrick Manor is now cruising at 301 Altara Avenue behind Merrick Park in Coral Gables. The 227-unit condo building will rise 10-stories and was designed by Behar Font & Partners with interiors by Steven G. Units come in one to five bedroom floor plans and start around $500,000, ranging up to $3 million. They will feature custom wood doors, spacious terraces and gourmet kitchens with white quartz waterfall island and countertops and Bosch and Duravit appliances. Merrick Manor will feature resort style amenities including pool, state-of-the-art gym, 24-hour valet, 24-hour concierge, business center and 19,000 SF of ground-floor retail. Merrick Manor is currently around 50% under contract and completion is expected in 2019. Check out their construction update video below.