1374B S Venetian Way in Miami, Florida

Migrating south for the winter, need some fun in the sun? Miami Beach’s tropical waters + powdery beaches aren’t enticing enough, this is what’s on around town:

• Art Basel
• NFL Pro Bowl
• NFL Superbowl XLIV
• Miami International Boat Show
• South Beach Wine and Food Festival
• Winter Music Conference
• Sony Ericsson Open

Not feeling the hotels, rather go native? Try this one on for size, 1374B South Venetian Way is located on the westernmost isle of the Venetian Islands. Short term and long term leases welcome. If your stay becomes more permanent, check out the house next door!

Vitals on 1374B South Venetian Way:

• Lot Size: 10,500SF (60′ on the H2O)
• Living: 7,117 SF (7 bed/8 bath/1 half bath)
• Furnished
• Media Room
• Putting Green
• Rooftop Pool
• Boat Dock
• 2-Car Garage
• Built in 2006

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MIAMI BEACH'S VENETIAN ISLANDS: 122 W DILIDO DRIVE SELLS FOR $2.8M THIS WEEK

Just SIXTY days on the market, and this Venetian Islands property located at 122 W Dilido Drive fetched $2.8M. That’s $780SF,  which during the long hot days of summer, I’d say is pretty cool! This calendar year, there have been FOUR closed sales of waterfront homes on the Venetian Islands, averaging $767SF.

VITALS ON 122 W DILIDO DRIVE:

• Lot Size: 10,500 SF
• On the H2O: 60′
• Living Area: 3,586SF
• Built in 1937

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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CAPRI SOUTH BEACH

My EWM Realtors colleague, Pablo Alfaro, and I just took the exclusive listing of the recently completed, luxurious development, Capri South Beach. Imagine taking in glorious panoramic views of the Miami Skyline and Biscayne Bay, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean while residing on two waterfront acres just steps away from Lincoln Road. I am describing Capri South Beach, the exclusive condominium comprised of two newly constructed buildings and one historic structure, secluded at the western most point of Miami Beach’s 16th Street on 500′ of water frontage. A true boutique development, the sixty-nine luxurious residences, private marina, fitness and spa facility, 24 hour security and valet make Capri South Beach the most desirable bayfront community on the island.

Ana Capri, the southern most building, is the smallest of the three, with only five units each occupying a floor.  With stunning views of the Miami Skyline to the west, entry to each unit is via private elevator. Each apartment offers 1,798 SF of living space with 3 bed and 2.5 bath.  The upper and lower penthouses closed in February 2009 for $2.379M and $2.362M respectively.

Marina Grande, the largest building, located in the center of the property, houses fifty-eight units, five per floor with the exception of the penthouse and ground floor levels. There are three penthouse units on the top floor, while the street level offers two Bay Lofts. A state-of-the-art gym and spa facility is located in Marina Grande.

Marina Piccola, the historic component of this project, was originally designed by Igor Polivetsky in the first half of the twentieth century. It  is the northern most point of Capri South Beach. Three floors make up this sixunit building. Also located in this area of the property is the private marina and bayside pool.

VIEW OF BISCAYNE BAY FROM CAPRI SOUTH BEACH

Reduced to $7.495M on September 28, 2009

1374A South Venetian Way, Miami Skyline, Miami, Fl

So you went to the International Miami Boat Show and Strictly Sail Miami, and conundrum, you need somewhere to dock your new vessel?

I just reduced this HOT Venetian Islands contemporary home by a million dollars; it is now listed for $7.9M. Yes, South Florida’s luxury real estate market is on the move. Built in 2006, this waterfront property offers stunning views of the Miami skyline andBiscayne Bay.

1374A South Venetian Way, Entrance, Miami, FL

The light filled interior boasts soaring ceilings, gourmet kitchen with blue Bahia Brazilian granite counter tops + Viking appliances, lavish master suite with private terrace, media room, elevator, smart house system and more. Sexy rooftop terrace stacked with summer kitchen and panoramic views is perfect for BBQ’s and stargazing. Other perks include 3-car garage, full house generator and boat dock.