If you’re looking for a trophy property, there’s really nothing that outdoes luxury penthouses. An oceanfront penthouse is the most desirable of these, of course, owing to the views and the expansive horizons you’ll be able to take in from your windows. For the ultimate in luxury living, a Miami Beach penthouse is often times the first choice for the most affluent of individuals.

Why a Miami Beach or Sunny Isles Penthouse?

If you’re in a penthouse in New York, you get a lot of beautiful city skyline. If you’re in a smaller city, you may get a bit of skyline and some natural scenery from your penthouse. If you’re in a Miami Beach penthouse, you’ll get the best of both, and will own some of the most spectacular views available from any oceanfront penthouse in the world from the Atlantic Ocean sunrise to the Biscayne Bay sunsets to the sparkling City lights down below.

Miami has a huge skyline. This is yet a very large city with incredibly beautiful architecture and, when it sparkles at night, you can almost feel the pulse of this vibrant city through the windows high above. In an oceanfront penthouse, you can take in these magnificent views and, when you want something a bit more laid back, turn toward the Atlantic and take in all the majesty of this vast blue ocean. During the day, you’ll be treated to the site of ever changing sunrises and watch yachts being taken out for pleasure along with huge ships from the port playing the waters and keeping the economy moving. During the night, you’ll sometimes get views of the moon that you’d wish you could keep with you forever, with occasional lightning storms that will take your breath away and a vista that literally spans to the curve of the world.

Choosing an Oceanfront Penthouse

Luxury condo penthouses mean that, quite literally, you’re on top of the world. You’re on the top floor of the building, you’re on the top of a luxury high-rise and, if you’ve made it this far up, you get the privilege of looking down on the world below from a spectacular vista in your trophy home. You might choose one of these as a premier penthouse in the very best luxury oceanfront towers such as Icon South Beach, Portofino Tower, Murano at Portofino, Fontainebleau, W South Beach, Capri South Beach, Bellini Bal Harbour, Acqualina, Jade Beach, Trump Palace and Turnberry Ocean Colony while afterwards figuring out how to outfit your luxury penthouses with state-of-the art televisions, Crestron technology systems and other equipment. More than likely, the experience of seeing the world from such a high perch will soothe your nerves, calm your mind and make you feel like you have some time to enjoy the good life. A Miami Beach penthouse situated on top of a luxury condo high rise will have many other benefits, as well.

Oceanfront Penthouse Amenities

When you head down the elevator to the lower floors, you’ll find that most of these luxury high rise condo buildings have the amenities that you’d expect at the leading hotels in the world. The difference is that you can use & enjoy them every day from your resident condo building. You can go to the business center and get caught up on work or go to the spa and get caught up on relaxation time. You can socialize at the restaurants and bars or enjoy some quiet time lounging on the beaches with an umbrella. If you have an oceanfront penthouse, of course, you can also just get some quiet time in your own home, on the top of the world. For the very best Miami Penthouses including South Beach, Miami Beach, Bal Harbor and Sunny Isles Beach penthouses, contact me today or visit the ‘Miami Beach Penthouse resource’ on MiamiDreamRealty.com.

Sunny Isles Beach is one of the most prestigious places to live in the Miami-Dade area. Notable for its many high-rise, luxury condominiums, the area epitomizes the look and feel of Florida luxury living. To the east of Sunny Isles Beach are the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, where people enjoy the Florida sunshine and pleasant waters from beachfront cabanas, their yachts or just in the old-fashioned way; on a towel on the warm sand next to the surf. To the west, Florida’s Riviera is separated from the mainland by the Intracoastal Waterway and, just over it lays greater Miami, a city as legendary for its vibrant culture as it is for its business community.

The Community

Given the many luxury properties on Sunny Isles Beach, it’s no surprise that the population is generally an affluent one. It is a very short span to Bal Harbour, which is famous for its many high end retail shopping and restaurants while Aventura is also a short drive over the William Lehman Causeway with an endless supply of family fun, entertainment & shopping. Sunny Isles Beach has plenty shopping of its own, as well, and many of the residents manage to amuse themselves very close to home with an all inclusive beachfront enclave continually growing as the City adds new parks and community events for the residents & tourists alike.

Despite its affluence, Sunny Isles Beach benefits from the cultural diversity that Florida is famous for. You’re as likely to meet an athlete or celebrity in this community as you are to meet a famous international shipping magnet that makes their permanent or summer home on this well known Riviera. There is access to excellent education for children and all of the resources that you would expect in any great city. This is not simply a resort location; it is a fully-functioning and diverse community with much to offer.

Luxury Oceanfront Properties

The condominium properties along Florida’s Riviera coast are legendary and some of the most famous are located along Sunny Isles Beach and include Acqualina, Turnberry Ocean Colony, JADE Ocean, JADE Beach, Trump Palace, Trump Royale, Ocean Four and other luxury developments. Whether you want to live in one of the Trump Dezer’s six condo towers or the brilliant creation of another developer such as Fortune’s JADE towers, there is no shortage of options along the South East Florida coastline.

These properties are not only new but already famous—and justly so—for combining the amenities and services you would expect at a 5-star hotel with a great place to call home. Elegant lobbies, concierge, fully-equipped business centers, Spa, fitness & aerobic activity centers and so much more are at the disposal of the residents of these condominiums.

Nearby Sunny Isles Beach

A few minutes driving will take you to Miami’s South Beach, which has many venues for fun, entertainment and excitement. Of course, it also has an endless nightlife, plenty of art exhibits, museums and entertainment along with golf courses that are available in the mixture of this legendary location.

Sunny Isles Beach, however offers the benefits of being right next to other exciting cities without being directly in it. When the hustle and bustle become too much, many residents return to Sunny Isles Beach to relax and unwind. Those who live in the high-rise properties can still take in the breathtaking skyline at night, of course, and it’s only a short trip if you want to explore other destinations such as Aventura, Downtown Miami, South Beach and even the Florida Keys just 3 hours away.

Sunny Isles Beach currently has new waterfront properties available for very good prices and people including the International crowd are today, buying them up quickly, no doubt for the many reasons listed here and a host of others as buyer confidence has returned to the Miami Beach market.

Located on Sunny Isles Beach, Jade Beach is an upscale, exclusive oceanfront condominium community. The residences feature the latest in convenience and digital security technology. Given their premier location, the condominium developer and architect took maximum advantage of the potential for views and each of the units feature spectacular vistas out onto the ocean. There are two pools, both sunrise & sunset with a unique see through port hole on the West side upon entering the building. As you enter, you are welcomed into one of Sunny Isles most impressive lobbies opening up to the Atlantic ocean with gorgeous views from the lobby & community areas. You’ll quickly be assisted by friendly staff there to accommodate your arrival & immediate needs. There are a host of amenity and interior design features that come with these condominiums including white quartz counter tops and stainless steel Meile & Sub Zero appliances.

Entry into your Jade Beach condo makes use of the condominium’s high speed elevator. Completely secure for each particular tier, this elevator features fingerprint recognition. When you get off the elevator and enter your unit, you’ll find some of the most innovative technological features anywhere. The homes are controlled with Smart Home technology. This allows you to access multi-media and take care of security, lighting, audio, room service, package service, valet and other comfort functions from a touch-screen panel. The majority of Jade Beach condos offer flow through floor plans opening East to the Atlantic & West to the city skyline. The units are spacious and there are numerous diversions to be found on the common grounds.

Jade Beach doesn’t have its own beach club but does offer towel, beach chair & umbrella service. There are plans for a poolside café & bar where you can enjoy your lunch while taking in the ocean views. These condominiums are considered homes by some, not just vacation spots, and that means that some residents need to attend to practical matters. To that end, the Jade Beach condominiums feature a business center that is open around the clock, providing residents with access to important services. There are recreational facilities, as well, and they include a health & fitness center, two swimming pools, hot tub, Spa services, steam room, Sauna, a poolside bar and separate facilities for children. The condominiums have security available 24 hours per day, as well as a concierge who can help you find diversions in Sunny Isles Beach or the surrounding communities such as Bal Harbour or Aventura.

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Jade Ocean on Sunny Isles Beach

Jade Ocean is a luxury condominium complex on Florida’s famous Sunny Isles Beach. An exclusive and upscale community, Jade Ocean features innovative glass architecture, ocean views and amenities commensurate with you would expect from a five-star resort. The prices at Jade Ocean can range from the low $600′s to well into the $10-15M price range. Towering 55 stories above the surrounding land and seascape, this condominium features views that never stop and luxuries that might persuade you to slow down a bit and enjoy the South Florida lifestyle.

The condominiums feature numerous amenities. If you want to explore the areas around Jade Ocean, you’ll find a concierge on duty around the clock to get manage your desires or simply give you pointers. There is also top level security available at any hour of the day or night. The condominium’s grand entrance is something of a selling point in and of itself, facing the ocean and providing a suitable oceanfront entrance into such a luxury property. The flow-through pool that dominates the building’s lower floor provides an innovative and eye-catching architectural feature and, of course, a great place to swim when the ocean isn’t what residents are looking for. There are practical amenities on the grounds, including storage facilities, garage parking and valet. Major Jade Ocean features include a spacious workout facility, Spa services, community room, tea room, children’s room, private theater and more. There is also a business center located on the property that is open day or night. For more relaxing moments, there is a beach club exclusively for the use of residents with additional room for a future restaurant.

The units at Jade Ocean are as luxurious as the building itself. The fixtures are upscale and include stainless steel kitchen appliances and Smart Home technology that reduces many home security, lighting, media, room service and comfort functions to a few presses on a touch screen whether at home or on your smart phone. The services offered by the condominium can be accessed via this touch screen, as well, providing an easy way to avail yourself of everything this community offers. The views from the units are spectacular with majority as flow through floor plans. Just a short drive away is the city of Miami, airports and all of the business, activity and recreational opportunities that define Miami.

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A year ago I was concerned and exposed the issues and concerns with the failed Terra Beachside Villas project. Well, in 2010 it was taken over with solid financial backing, finished out, completed and marketed with an entirely new team in place. The finished product was worth exploring and I had the luxury of touring the property located at 6000 Collins Avenue last week while learning the intricacies and noting the fine finishes & detail used within each residence.

Terra Beachside Villas atrium interior is very impressive and feels like a word within it’s own unlike anything else I’ve seen or experienced here with Miami Beach real estate. Take a peek at this translucent atrium canopy photo as I entered the complex. This photo doesn’t do it justice.. the interior was cool & bright with awesome light pouring in while completely protected from the elements.

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Flickr Photos of the Terra Beachside Project

The well appointed loft interiors were well thought out with outstanding kitchens for the gourmet chef such as this model unit below designed by Steven G interiors. These larger model units are selling well while the 1 bedrooms are all sold through the current inventory.

Amenities Include:

• Dramatic Zen Influenced 400-foot Skylit Atrium Spanning the Entire Property
• 3-Story Lifestyle Center w/Cardio Area, Fitness Center, Media Room, 80′ Lap Pool & Jacuzzi
• 24-hour Security and underground secure garage parking
• Wireless Internet Throughout & Direct Beach Access

Interior Features Include:

• 2-Story Residences with 18‘ ceilings in Living areas
• Top of the Line Kitchens featuring Miele and KitchenAid appliances
• Bathrooms feature Philippe Starck Designed HansGrohe & Duravit Fixtures
• Fire, Wind*, Water & Earth Floor Plans from 1,095 to 2,180 total square feet
• Wind* Floor Plans come with an additional 1,315 square feet of rooftop terrace including Summer Kitchen
• Wind* ownership come with a 1 year membership to the exclusive Bath Club
• Maintenance Fees estimated at 37 cents per square foot

If your interested in finding more information on Terra Beachside Villas and other townhomes or Miami Beach loft options, call or email me today.. 1.888.383.7326!

Welcome to the feeling of St. Tropez right on Sunny Isles Beach also known as Florida’s Riviera.

Today’s Acqualina condo statistics show us 25 condos for sale ranging from 1 bedrooms starting at $699,000 to $6.9M for a 7 bedroom private condo residence. The average asking price per square foot is $839 while the average list price reflects $2.2M. There are 4 Acqualina condos under contract and 4 sales in the last 90 days ranging from $1.3M to $4.5M with average days on market reflecting 141, average selling price per square foot at $688 and a sale to list price ratio at 91.75% or an averaged 8% buyer discount. So far in 2010, there have been 8 sales in Acqualina with the average selling price per square foot at $677 and 12% buyer discount while in 2009 there were 12 sales with an average selling price per square foot of $697 and 12% buyer discount. Here we’ll find Acqualina condos for sale and for rent. For more information email me here or call toll free at 1.888.383.7326!

Contemporary condo choices are available now with newly reduced pricing offering stylish design and finishes such as travertine floors, oversized terraces, the finest built in European closet systems, floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors throughout. Each sleek European kitchen boasts a quartz kitchen island, Miele appliances, Poggenpohl cabinetry, dual stainless-steel sinks and a 36-inch, built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator. In the white Thassos marble bathrooms you’ll find an oversized soaking tub set romantically within the glass-enclosed double rain shower make each master bath an oasis unto itself. The project itself includes a fitness center, spa, valet, a great room, swimming pool, Jacuzzi and 500′ of bay front walking path~

For the ultimate South Beach penthouse, preview this once in a lifetime opportunity at Capri Penthouse-o1, the trophy property of South Beach. This spacious penthouse offers the utmost living quarters of just under 3,000 square feet plus 2,000 square feet of terrace space overlooking & owning a most magnificent Miami skyline view… Capri PH-01 includes 4 private terraces, marble flooring, a built out interior with stereo surround sound and now available for purchase. The Capri South Beach property was developed in 2008 by Maefield Development, Kobi Karp architecture & interior design with Rene Gonzalez Interiors.

View More Photographs of the Capri condo development.

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For more information whether buying, selling or leasing, call 1.888.383.7326 or contact me here.

Beyond luxury oceanfront real estate is the possibility of healthy living at Canyon Ranch Miami.

Canyon Ranch Miami Beach has transformed the North Beach (NoBe) area with an impressive development including the rehab & conversion of the historic 1957 Carillon hotel. In addition to the Carillon, two other towers known as North (35 stories) & South (17 stories) were built totaling 580 condominium residences including 150 condo hotel suites & residences for nightly income potential. Visitors to the Canyon Ranch lifestyle can check into a hotel room to have the entire experience and all spanning 750 feet of white sandy beaches along beautiful Miami Beach.

All of the ownership and guest privileges come with access to a world-renowned spa and wellness Mecca center at your doorstep. Living here is to bathe in wellness with the philosophy of health and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the Atlantic Ocean. The spa boasts more than 70,000 square feet and includes Aquavana which is the centerpiece of this professional spa. Your spa experience begins with choices of hot and cool steam rooms, a dry Finnish style sauna, cool tropical experiential rains, Herbal Laconium, Hydro Spa and thermal heated lounge seats. The spa offers more than 60 fitness classes on any given day including yoga, Pilates, stretching, beach walks, boxing, rock wall climbing, boot camp, meditation and breathing along with nutritionist designed lunches and educational programs to get you more aware on healthy living.

The tropical climate of Miami draws the residents to outdoor activities such as the beach & 4 pools of Canyon Ranch. There are two oceanfront salt water swimming pools, a sunset pool on the west side of the property and a rooftop pool. Canyon Ranch Miami Beach locals know of the nutritious gourmet cuisine available for residents and patrons with two restaurants on site, The Canyon Ranch Grill and the Carillon Cafe offering excellent healthy organic food choices. For more information contact 1.888.383.7326 or click on the links below to view Canyon Ranch condo inventory.

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Trump Royale

(2008) 18201 Collins Avenue

The latest and final addition to Trump Grande development is Trump Royale, a 380 modern condo tower, featuring smart panel technology similar to having your own virtual butler. The open lobby has intricate water pools, meeting areas and massive bamboo shoots made of stainless steel arising from the water. All parking at Trump Royale is valet so as soon as you drive to the front, your car and bags will be whisked away. For children, Trump Royale boasts the ultimate Pirate Ship pool offering an incredible play experience plus an A-rated school across the street for Kindergarten through 8th grades. For adults, Trump Royale has an outstanding Cybex fitness facility featuring the latest in cardio & strength training equipment, a Spa with treatment rooms and all of it overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and City of Sunny Isles along with a multitude of meeting & event rooms for residents and guests alike. Residents of Trump Royale & Trump Palace have access to Trump Beach Resort so in all, 4 pools, hot tubs, waterfalls, steam rooms, tennis courts, billiards, restaurants (both onsite & across the street), Spa’s (including the Resort) and overall amenities unmatched along the Miami Dade coastline. There is a poolside bar and beach service delivering chairs, umbrellas, towels and an array of ocean activities such as jet skis and wind surfing.

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Trump Palace

(2006) 18101 Collins Avenue

The legendary Trump Palace Sunny Isles is the central tower comprised of 275 total condo residences all of which have excellent floor plans with high 10′ ceilings and superior views based on the angle of the building. The gym has recently been outfitted with new equipment (2010) while the Spa & treatments rooms offer a relaxing environment to unwind. The two pools surrounding the Trump Palace building offer both a private swimming pool exclusive for Trump Palace and Trump Royale while the lap pool on the South side is enjoyed with any residents from the Trump Beach Resort. Services and unlimited valet parking at Trump Palace are very similar to Trump Royale except for Trump Palace having a traditional styled lobby and lacking the smart panel home system. The biggest draw to could be attributed to fewer units and spacious floor plans with 10′ ceilings found at Trump Palace. The front desk concierge has vast connections and is there to assist you in securing special tickets & events for you and your guests. There are 3 elevator banks which lead to private and semi-private elevators whisking you home. Residents have a key fob which is programmed to know your floor so buttons aren’t necessary but instead, a simple key swipe to arrive at your front door. The entire complex has the same beach front services and right of use.

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Trump International Beach Resort

(2003) 18001 Collins Avenue

Situated between Fort Lauderdale and Miami International airports, Trump Int’l Beach Resort is a contemporary 4-star hotel known as one of the best Miami luxury condo-hotels and destination resort. An oceanfront oasis with 390 rooms showcasing private terraces with great views in any direction, Trump Int’l Beach Resort offers amenities such as a full service Spa & fitness center, two restaurants (Neomi’s Grill), three lounges (Lime lounge) with live evening entertainment, tennis courts and an awesome grotto-style pool, lap pool and waterfalls.  There’s 22,000 square feet of countless meeting, banquet & conference rooms for the traveling business or family venture along with restaurants including a new Sushi lounge by Tony Liu of the Hamptons. The hotel resort is managed by the International Resorts Management Group and is a new member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

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Setting the highest standard for luxury living in Miami, current plans for The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort and The Residences at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort include 205 well appointed guest rooms, 270 private condo residences, 37 condo hotel suites, a 12,000 square foot Remede Spa, oceanfront restaurant, St. Regis wine bar, meeting and event space, serene gardens with multiple pools, water features, sculptures and secluded beachfront access across approximately nine acres and 600 lineal feet of Bal Harbour coastline. Each private residence consists of 1 to 4 bedrooms comprised of 1,777 to 6,868 square feet and offer residents access to resort’s exclusive hotel services and amenities such as the St. Regis legendary Butler Service, access the resort’s signature Remede spa, grocery shopping, private chauffeured transportation, housekeeping and pet services. Residences are offered from $1.9 million which will have floor to ceiling windows as the condo residences feature expansive terraces providing excellent views of the Atlantic Ocean to the east and Biscayne Bay to the west. Boasting interior design by world renowned firm Yabu Pushelburg, St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort will offer guests and residents modern sophistication, unparalleled luxury and stellar service at arguably the best addresses in the world.

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort will feature the famed traditions of St. Regis hotels including the legendary St. Regis Butler Service with superb guest experiences plus luxury accommodations tailored to meet global travelers’ needs. Trained in the English tradition, the butlers provide ever present service while anticipating guests’ needs and customizing each guest’s stay according to specific tastes and preferences. There are only 5 condo residences listed today on the MLS with prices ranging from $1.975,900 to $6,940,900 or an average of $1,459 per square foot. Bal Harbour Real Estate continues to wreak of sophistication & style as a location destination only few can call “home”.

The Sheraton Bal Harbour was imploded in November 2007 where St. Regis Bal Harbour now stands.

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“The biggest problem at the W right now is the values have declined so substantially, and nobody will lend on that,” said Dennis Freeman, a Miami Beach attorney handling one of the cases.- S. Florida Business Journal

Whether or not he’s referring to the resale values or the hotel room rates (or both) was undetermined but these speculators are asking for the full 20% deposit returned which is unlikely to occur in my opinion. The biggest issue seems to be fewer number rooms than promised as the total ownership is based on the total number of condo hotel units and that percentage of space is used to determine the amount of monthly maintenance costs. In this case and in my opinion, today’s maintenance fees are relatively consistent with other condo hotels of South Beach or approximately $1.50 psf. Other complaints are the smaller than promised “rooms,” a door connecting rooms not disclosed, the elimination of the second pool to the number of trees planted outside.

As of March 2010, 53 deeds were recorded through Miami Dade County out of 420 total W SoBe condo hotel units. W South Beach still a very desirable property and a known celebrity hangout. The newest & latest is typically the hottest in South Beach as was The Setai in 2007. I expect it to do just fine over the next 3 years as values catch up with the market or the market catches up with values.

Contact me direct for more information as needed.

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