No matter your holiday plans this season, being among friends and family is of the utmost importance. For Florida dwellers there is no better way to appreciate this holiday season than with an outdoor celebration amidst stunning views.
Here are five luxury homes across South Florida with private rooftops perfect for hosting family and friends this holiday season:
One Bay Residences (Design District)
Price: $1,150,200
Developed by G&L Real Estate Developers, One Bay Residences is an exclusive enclave overlooking Biscayne Bay. This holiday season, residents can bask in Miami’s envy-worthy winter weather with private 1,636-square-foot rooftop terraces.
“Miami’s celebrated sunshine inspired the design of One Bay Residences’ private rooftop terraces,” says Nicolas Guzman, developer of One Bay Residences and CEO of G&L Real Estate Development, LLC. “We wanted to create a space where buyers can entertain family and friends, especially during the holidays, with ample square footage to accommodate everything from a sit-down dinner to casual weekend lounging.”
“We wanted to create a space where buyers can entertain family and friends, especially during the holidays…”
Photos courtesy One Bay Residences
Regalia (Sunny Isles Beach)
Price: $39,000,000
Referred to as the “crown jewel” of the 46-story oceanfront, ultra-luxury tower, the penthouse at Regalia is truly an entertainer’s dream. The penthouse features a 6,050-square-foot rooftop sun terrace with 360-degree views.
“Regalia’s exclusive Penthouse affords a rooftop in the clouds to enjoy outdoor entertaining year around,” says Kevin Venger, co-developer of Regalia. “Its stone-clad sky bar and lush lounge space, coupled with 360-degree views that span nearly 20 miles, result in the ideal, ultra-luxury retreat to indulge in for holiday celebrations with friends and family.”
Photo courtesy Regalia
Giralda Place (Coral Gables)
Price: $2,900,000
Giralda Place boasts a single, extravagant penthouse equipped with a 6,776-square-foot rooftop, uniquely designed to sustain a rooftop garden.
The incredible space — which includes a 1,000 square feet of covered space — allows for hosting a myriad of guests for a holiday fête. Views of the neighborhood’s lush treetops and glittering city lights set the perfect scene.
“Unmatched by any condo residence in the area, the rooftop offers a picturesque setting for entertaining. With the city lights of Coral Gables and lush treetops as the backdrop, the sprawling area is fit for endless possibilities.” says Cristo Brown, co-developer of Giralda Place.
“With the city lights of Coral Gables and lush treetops as the backdrop, the sprawling area is fit for endless possibilities.”
Photo courtesy of Giralda Place
Adagio (Fort Lauderdale Beach)
Price: Starting at $2,500,000
This serene waterfront community presents the Grande Penthouse, a spectacular home with panoramic views of the intracoastal waterway and 2,234 square feet of outdoor entertaining space across two terraces. This holiday season, guests may enjoy the formal outdoor dining table or lounge on plush seating for after-dinner drinks.
Photo courtesy Adagio
Palazzo Del Sol (Fisher Island)
Price: $26,411,500
On the 10th floor of Palazzo Del Sol sits Penthouse 1, the priciest listing to ever hit the market on Fisher Island.
Its striking wrap-around terrace and private deck offer an array of amenities including an outdoor kitchen, aperitivo bar, massage area, vertical gardens and a negative-edge pool.
Dubbed a mansion-in-the-sky, it’s unparalleled features make it the ideal home for the holiday season.
“Palazzo Del Sol’s PH1 will fully complement any festive celebration with its expansive outdoor space that is inviting and exudes the highest echelon of white-glove features,” says Heinrich von Hanau, Palazzo Del Sol developer and CEO of PDS Development, LLC.
“Palazzo Del Sol’s PH1 will fully complement any festive celebration with its expansive outdoor space that is inviting and exudes the highest echelon of white-glove features.”
Photos courtesy Palazzo Del Sol
The following article originally appeared in the Spring 2017 issue of ERA Real Estate Distinctive Properties Magazine.
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