Top 4 Exclusive Properties for Sale in Gables Estates
March 23, 2018Imagine yourself basking in the South Florida sunshine year-round next to a shimmering blue pool in the backyard of your sleek Spanish Mediterranean mansion in one of the most exclusive communities in the world. This is the life you can lead as a homeowner in the prestigious community of Gables Estates in Coral Gables, Florida, a city in the Miami area.
Renowned industrialist Arthur Vining Davis developed this elegant and luxurious community in the late 50s and early 1960s when Miami was just beginning to grow into a major world city. Included within the gates of this highly secured oasis, where privacy and security are top priorities, are just 164 homes with deep-water waterways and vibrant foliage and gardens that wind through the estates. Not very far away from the cultural hubs of downtown Miami, the shops at Bal Harbour, Wynwood District, and the beautiful “Design District,” as well as being very close to the charming downtown Coral Gables’ numerous, top-rated restaurants, boutiques and upscale shopping, this family-friendly community is ideally located a short distance from everything that makes Miami the burgeoning arts, entertainment, and business hub that it is becoming today.
From Grand Spanish Mediterranean homes, to Art Deco and sleek modern designs, each home is perfectly designed for the luxury lifestyle. As one of the most exclusive communities in the United States, properties available range from $7.75 million to $49 million. The lucky elite who reside in these large estates tend to hold onto their homes, and therefore it is a rare opportunity to be able to buy property in this community.
With only 14 current listings, ranging in price from $7,750,000 to $49,000,000, you won’t want to miss the chance to find your dream home in this bit of paradise tucked along the water’s edge of “The City Beautiful.”
Here are the top four properties currently available for purchase in Gables Estates:
8815 Arvida Drive, $15,900,000
With a perfect setting on a 50,000 square foot waterfront lot, this 2017 classic Palladian home offers the absolute ideal backdrop for either lavish entertaining or cozy family affairs. The 12,839 square feet of the home offer a theater, large family room, gourmet cooks, eat-in kitchen, and master suite with his and her lavish baths and dressing room closets. With six bedrooms, eight full bathrooms and two half-baths, it would be hard to feel as if you are lacking space in this estate. Additionally, the home boasts a 4-car garage, covered terraces with a cabana, summer kitchen and sparkling, oversized pool. The backyard is a beautiful rolling lawn that connects the main house to the water, which is one of the best features any home can have in South Florida.
 515 Casuarina Concourse, $11,000,000
This home is pure stunning majesty in Gables Estates. An exquisite Palm Beach-style estate resplendent in exquisite details, the 12,492 square feet of living space inside this large home will make you feel as though you are living in a Marrakesh palace. The opulent spaces found throughout this estate, such as the spacious living rooms, interior bar and dining spaces, are perfect for grand scale entertaining as well as intimate family gatherings. The outdoor pavilions connected by magnificent walkways are the backdrop for the spectacular gardens featuring meandering paths. A tennis court pavilion cleverly hidden behind tall manicured hedges creates an all-encompassing experience for people with aesthetic and athletic interests. With eight bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, and two half-baths, this is an epic rare gem of a home.
135 Leucadendra Drive, $8,400,000
Spectacular views surround this contemporary home. This six-bedroom, five-bathroom family home features wide water views from the back and a landscaped cul-de-sac centered by the tennis courts from the front. Kids and adults alike will love the spacious playroom, perfect for billiards, movie watching, or large family gatherings. The beautifully positioned first floor master suite and office allows for convenience and privacy for the homeowner. In addition to the three-car garage, there is also a separate covered parking pavilion adjacent to the garage.
500 Arvida Parkway, $26,500,000
You don’t want to miss this absolutely stunning property, with an enviable water view and vibrant gardens throughout the property. You will be in awe of this beautiful 15,522 square foot home. With five bedrooms, and gorgeous amenities such as an elegant wine cellar, multiple rooms for office and library use, a home bar for entertainment purposes, multiple outdoor terraces, pool, and water views with dock space for a 100+ ft. yacht, this is one of the premier luxury properties in South Florida.
For professional advice on all aspects of buying or selling real estate, please contact me at aross@miamirealestate.com or (305) 206-4003, or come see me at the Compass office located at 2550 South Bayshore Drive, in Coconut Grove.
