PRIVATE ROOFTOP POOL: APOGEE PH A/800 SOUTH POINTE DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FL

Apogee, as its name suggests, is the benchmark for luxury condo living in South Beach. Completed in 2008, the contemporary building is comprised of 67 residences ranging in size from 3,000SF to almost 7,000SF.  Located on 2.88 acres at the tip of the island in the South of Fifth neighborhood, Apogee was developed by the Related Group of Florida and designed by the Sieger Suarez Architectural Partnership. Elegantly conceived, each residence has ultra finishes by Yabu Pushelburg, Fanke, Miele and Dombracht as well as breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay, South Pointe Park, the Port of Miami or Miami’s skyline.

One of Apogee’s three penthouses was listed for sale in July 2008 for $22M. Today, Penthouse A, like most real estate listings, was reduced to $18.5M. This year, several penthouses have sold as a result of price reductions in South Beach including units in Il Villaggio and Continuum I. In addition to PH A, there are 18 units currently offered for sale in Apogee.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:

• 6,853SF living space (under air)
• 6 bed, 7 1/2 bath
• 11,000SF of outdoor space (terrace and balcony)
• Private rooftop pool
• Private elevator
• Private air conditioned 2 1/2 car garage
• 22′ ceilings
• Tri-level (two floors of under air living space)
• Summer Kitchen
• 360-degree panoramic views

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Il Villaggio PH 6/7, Private Rooftop Terrace, Miami Beach, Fl

Il Villaggio PH 6/7, Formal Living Room, Miami Beach, Fl

Flowers Just Won’t Cut It This Year, one New Yorker is stepping it up with a Miami Beach penthouse. Founder and CEO of Marchon Eyewear, Alfred Berg is surprising his wife this Valentine’s Day by purchasing Penthouse 6/7 in South Beach’s luxurious oceanfront condominium, Il Villaggio, located at 1455 Ocean Drive.

Seller, Scott K. Ginsburg purchased the direct oceanfront luxury condo pre construction in 1999 for $2.9M. He spent three and half years building out the 5,700 SF of raw interior space as well as the 4,600 SF private roof top terrace. A longstanding figure in the media industry, Mr. Ginsburg was the founder of Evergreen Media Corporation in 1988, co-founder of Statewide Broadcasting, Inc. and former CEO of Chancellor Communications, now a part of Clear Channel Communications.

This elegant penthouse offers sweeping direct ocean views from all rooms, wrap around balcony and spacious roof top terrace. Elegant yet opulent appointments are found throughout the unit including a custom designed circular bed in the master suite, Lalique chandeliers, coffered ceilings, crystal sinks, surround sound and gourmet kitchen. And that’s just inside, the outdoor space takes entertaining to another level with a complete stainless steel summer kitchen, heated ozone pool, shower, spa, stereo system and king size bed.

Il Villaggio PH 6/7, Master Suite, Miami Beach, FL

Located on the northeast corner of the building, this extraordinary penthouse property was originally listed for sale in 2006 for $18.5M. I took the listing three and half months ago for $13.9M. Mr. Berg closed on the property today for $8.58M. This deal is indicative of today’s luxury real estate market, a buyer’s paradise.

Located in the heart of Miami Beach’s Art Deco District, Il Villaggio is one of South Beach’s premier luxury condos. This full service property offers 24-hour security and valet, concierge, pool and private beach lounges with attendants, two-story fitness center, sauna, oceanfront promenade and community room. Other residents in Miami Beach’s Il Villaggio include: Hollywood filmmaker, Jerry Bruckheimer; CSI: Miami star, David Caruso; Bill Roedy, President of MTV Networks International; and Victoria Secret’s, Ed Resnick.