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The Townhomes at Oak Lane – South Miami’s New Luxury Gated Community

The Townhomes at Oak Lane is a private gated community within walking distance to the heart of South Miami.  The intimate French Village architecture boasts of unique designs, spacious interiors and the ultimate in luxury.   

 Each of the 40 townhomes feature:

• Natural stone, wood or porcelain flooring throughout
• Underground parking at your doorstep
• Impact/sound resistant windows and doors
• Private walled garden with brick or stone pavers and the option of tranquil pool, spa or pond.  
• Covered terrace
• Soaring ceilings

The kitchens offer a wide variety of traditional or contemporary custom cabinetry with a selection of natural stone counter-tops.  The appliances are top of the line with Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, Wolf oven, microwave and gas cooktop with hood and Fisher & Paykel dishwasher.

Prices start at $695,000. for the 3 bedroom, 2 bath with 2,925 square feet.  They increase incrementally with the largest unit, a 3 bedroom, 4 bath home with 3,388 square feet listed for $969,000.

 

If your looking for brand new, spacious living, top of the line features and close to just about everything here in Miami, The Townhomes at Oak Lane may be just the place for you.

Click here for a complete list of all units available in The Townhomes at Oak Lane.

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Pine Manor – South Miami’s Premier Townhome Residence

Pine Manor is a luxury townhome community located in prestigious High Pines, just minutes from downtown South Miami.  This 42-unit gated residence was built in the Dutch Caribbean style with lush gardens and coral archways throughout.

 

There are 4 floorplans, each named for one of the “A-B-C” Islands of the Carribean.  The Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao and Damaire all offer elegant luxury and spacious living.  The models come in either 3 or 4 bedrooms varying in size from 2,046 – 3,106 sq ft of living area.

Upon entering the homes you immediately notice the attention to detail.  With 10 ft ceilings, granite countertops, European style cabinets with wood doors and Saturnia marble flooring  throughout, they define splendid living.  All this and just a few minutes walk to restaurants, unique shops and parks of South Miami.

Here is a list of the townhomes currently for sale in Pine Manor.

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The Cloisters – Coconut Grove’s Luxury Waterfront Community

The Cloisters is a luxurious gated waterfront community nestled in the heart of Coconut Grove.  If you didn’t know it was there you might walk right on past.

The Italian-styled village consists of 40 villas, each with three levels of spacious living.  Built in 2004, the floorplans offer three to five bedrooms with a living area ranging from 4,500 to 7,900 sq. ft.  

Each unit boasts of epicurean kitchens, designer cabinetry, elegant marble floors, granite counters, huge living and entertaining areas and a spectacular rooftop terrace.  With a two-car garage, private elevator and private garden, you have clearly defined value and luxury throughout.

All of this is fits serenely into its lush surroundings – a natural hardwood hammock bordered by the historic Barnacle State Park, Peacock Park and Biscayne Bay.

Here is a link to the homes currently for sale in the Cloisters.

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Residences at Viscaya – Boutique Building with Sophisticated Luxury

The Residences at Viscaya offers boutique condominium living with cosmopolitan amenities.  Conveniently located in Miami’s Village of Coconut Grove, it is minutes from Downtown, Key Biscayne, South Beach and Coral Gables.

With 18 spacious units and offering full concierge services, this waterfront community promises pure luxury.  Each Residence at Viscaya has a private keyed elevator which takes you directly to your unit along with 24 hour concierge service. There is a private marina with seven individually owned boat slips, two spas, state of the art gym, resort style lap pool with surrounding cabanas and 5,000 square feet of private botanical gardens.  All of this overlooking the sparkling waters of Biscayne Bay.

 The units range in size from a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath at 2,671 sq ft to the penthouse’s 6 bedrooms, 6 baths with maids quarters, at 5,957 sq ft.  At the time of this posting, there are 10 units sold with 8 still available.  The good news, while still in the construction phase, buyers have the opportunity to have input in the final product.  Per the representative I spoke with they are due to be completed sometime in the next six months.

 Here is a list of the units currently available on the MLS.. 

 

 

 

 

 

The Residences of Viscaya are located at 3535 Hiawatha Avenue, just off of South Bayshore Drive.  If you are interested in more information on this property or any other Coconut Grove Condos, please call me at 305-987-2644 or send me a note via email.

New Fannie Mae Progam – Big Break for Florida Condo Sales

Fannie Mae just announced new “special approval” program to make more Florida condominiums eligible for financing. 

As most of you are aware, Fannie Mae is a government sponsored enterprise (GSE) chartered by Congress with a mission to provide liquidity, stability and affordability to the U.S. housing and mortgage markets.  Currently, they are reviewing hundreds of condominium projects in Florida to make units eligible for Fannie Mae-backed loans.

Depending on the outcome of their review, this could make a huge impact on the Miami Condo market. 

Read the full Miami Herald article for additional information and a current list of Fannie Mae approved condominiums.

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