Reach for the sky

hen is a penthouse not a penthouse? This exceptional residence, located on the 68th floor of the Four Seasons in downtown Miami, is not one but four penthouses combined, delivering 7,438 square feet (691 sq m) of luxury living with unrivaled bay, ocean, and skyline views.

Brickell Avenue’s curated expansion has resulted in a five-star residential neighborhood flourishing alongside the financial district, with the Four Seasons at its heart. “Its design is very well thought out,” says Fabian Dominguez, Fortune Christie’s International Real Estate. The hotel, condo hotel units, and offices occupy the first 39 floors and The Residences enjoy the perfect location from the 40th floor to the 70th floor, offering the jaw-dropping vistas. “But this penthouse is something else. On every turn you’ll discover the best bird’s-eye views that Miami has to offer.”

Serviced by two elevators that open out into an elegant, private foyer, the splendor of this home is revealed behind towering steel and glass doors: a blend of opulence and the state-of-the-art, with rooms primed for both entertaining and relaxing. The living area is vast with an open-plan kitchen and dining room rolling seamlessly into the salon. Walls in a refined gray palette are echoed in the kitchen, where marble countertops, custom cabinetry, a glass-topped breakfast bar, and a walkin pantry await. The dining room boasts seating for 10, but for days when informal living is called for, there’s also a family dining area in the kitchen. Light informs this space and the core neutral color scheme allows an easy, calming flow from room to room. Venetian plaster walls and stone floors share the same base throughout but with accents of earthy colors and patterns that soften hard edges and provide interest, along with natural wood. Rugs add warmth and texture, and superb lighting gives a warm glow come sunset.

A media room, a family TV room with an informal working space, one of two powder rooms—a medley of ocher and slate—and a boardroom lie beyond the kitchen. “This is one of my favorite rooms in the penthouse,” Dominguez says. “With incredible city

Sweet dreams

Each of the three en suite bedrooms (above) was created as an owners’ retreat in its own right, offering amazing outlooks over the city, bay, and ocean; the living areas (right and top right) create the perfect places in which to entertain.

and sunset views, the exquisite wood-paneled boardroom is perfect for displaying art and those books and photographs you love. And here, a pop of color is introduced in the shape of red leather chairs matched with dashes of scarlet in the rug.”

Three bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms, have wood floors and offer scenic skyline and water views. The primary suite, with a minimalistic design approach keeping the focal point on the endless vistas outside, has two walls of windows, a corner seating area, a double shower, and bespoke walk-in closets. The media room has been designed with comfortable, timeless furnishings, providing ample seating for family and friends to gather and socialize. A large-area rug with a soft gray pattern grounds the space in comfort.

Amenities are first-class: glittering like a piece of jewelry, the controlled-temperature wine cellar is to be admired. There is also a laundry room, storage, and service elevator, four on-site storage units, and four parking spaces. The exclusive nature of the penthouse also extends to the rest of the building. Residents have access to the hotel, but they also have their own lounge, lobby, pool, and valet parking.

Then there’s the location. This sophisticated Miami penthouse is centrally located in the Brickell area, close to trendy shops, fine restaurants, and the Brickell financing district, and with easy access to Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, and Miami International Airport.

What sets this penthouse apart? “You’re living in the middle of a city, but in a home with bird’s-eye views,” Dominguez says. “Skyscrapers aren’t rare, but to be on the 68th floor, that’s a sight that is unparalleled on the east coast south of New York. The combination of this masterpiece with a Four Seasons’ Miami lifestyle, with its five-star services and amenities, makes living here one of the best choices in South Florida.” b

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