In The Mix

WATERFRONT WONDERS

New developments across the world are adding man-made lagoons to boost value for buyers and developers alike. From Thailand’s largest artifi cial lagoon sprawling 18 acres at MahaSamutr to a beach-inspired lagoon surrounding North Miami’s ONE Park Tower by Turnberry, these community centerpieces are the future of sustainable waterfront living.

BOUTIQUE IS BOOMING

With single-family home inventories cliff diving to all-time lows, South Florida buyers are turning to boutique residential buildings to give them the security and amenities they seek. In Miami Beach alone, condo sales have skyrocketed 55% in the last year, while Downtown Fort Lauderdale has no less than 40 new developments underway. LA DOLCE VITA

Fans of B&B Italia’s contemporary Italian furnishings can now own a home personally customized by the luxury brand’s famed creative director Piero Lissoni. Located in the heart of Downtown Miami, Casa Bella by B&B Italia features 312 residences with a selection of European fi xtures and fi nishes inspired by Italian heritage. www.Casabellaresidences.com

These spectacular properties are an asset to buyers and history itself.

HIGHLAND BEACH’S HERMITAGE

Located on 100 feet of private beachfront, this Highland Beach estate houses a collection of art and artifacts that rival those of a museum, including an 1890 Steinway grand piano, Louis XIV carved and gilded armchairs, and artwork collected from the ballroom ceiling of a Belgian castle. 4217 S Ocean is listed for $25 million by Chad Carroll with Compass.

Credit: The Carroll Group

COCONUT GROVE COMPOUND

Tucked into Coconut Grove’s most coveted address, this 31,000-square-foot lot is made up of 3 separate structures for a total of 7 bedrooms and 9 baths. The 1930’s main house was restored to perfection with exceptional craftsmanship and sophisticated design. Carpenters were brought in from Italy to complete the kitchen. 3580 South Moorings Way is listed for $19.9 Million by Jill Balli & Saddy Delgado with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.