When you picture the most stunning Florida home imaginable, what does your mind conjure up? For many of us, we would imagine a white palatial home on the water, located in Miami or Palm Beach, with trendy stores and restaurants only a stone’s throw away. One current listing suits the image of the iconic luxury Florida residence to a tee. 182 Bal Bay Harbour, located at the Northern tip of Miami Beach, represents the pinnacle of Florida high-class living.
The opulent estate is located in Bal Harbour, a village at the Northern tip of Miami Beach, slightly removed from the hustle and bustle of the city center. It is still close enough to the city that all the primary attractions are only a short car or boat ride away but removed enough to feel separate.
Bal Harbour is home to some of the city’s best resorts, ultra-chic shopping options, and an incredible dining scene. The white sand beaches and teal waters are still the biggest selling points of this area, but the developments are also part of what makes Bal Harbour such a desirable place to reside.
182 Bal Bay Harbour, also known as Villa Magnolia, sits right on the waterfront, making it the perfect place for sunset lovers of boating aficionados. Villa Magnolia has 221 feet of wide waterfront space, making it the ideal spot to sit down and look over the incredible Miami Beach waters.
While the waterfront views are incredible, the home itself makes for quite the majestic view. This palatial estate is built in the Neoclassical style, with a perfectly manicured front and back with verdant foliage. The home’s rounded balconies, light palette, stunning pillars, and artful flourishes make it a beautifully modern take on European architecture. With fountains and palm trees scattered around the property, it is a uniquely Miami residence.
Moving to the inside, the Villa Magnolia has a rotunda foyer with an incredible 40-foot ceiling and curved marble. There is, of course, the classic Florida home feature of a two-sided staircase with white fold leaf banisters. The home has high ceilings throughout, which makes the massive and spacious residence feel even bigger. The interior of the house is 12,082 square feet, with a lot square footage of 28,500. This property can accommodate a crowd of any size.
The house has eight bedrooms and eight full bathrooms, with three half bathrooms. It is a massive estate with enough space for even the largest of families to live comfortably, and it has several key features that make it even more unique.
For one, the home has not just one but two infinity-edge pools, with one just off the principal suite. The other is located in the center of the backyard overlooking the water. There is a gourmet kitchen with a built-in 750-gallon aquarium overlooking the dining area, so residents can have dinner with a view. There is also a high-quality home theater, glass elevators, and a temperature-controlled 850-bottle wine room.
If you’re entertaining and want to enjoy a day or evening outside in the beautiful South Florida weather, you have options. The backyard has a bar and barbecue area overlooking the incredible ocean view, perfect for grilling with some friends. There is also a 3rd level rooftop entertaining terrace that makes for a great spot to have dinner or enjoy a glass of wine.
The house is being sold by The Jills Zeder Group, a major leader in the South Florida luxury real estate industry. The Jills Zeder Group is a team that has closed over $6 billion worth of sales in the South Florida area and have been trusted with some of the best-known property in the country, including the Versace Mansion. It is a multi-generational firm that features members of three real estate families.
The Villa Magnolia was built in 2008 and is a one-of-a-kind buyer for one lucky luxury buyer in the South Florida area. The home is currently being listed at $35,000,000, a high price for a rare property. Bal Harbour is one of the most exclusive and luxurious areas to live in in America, and this property is one of the best Bal Harbour has to offer. For any luxury buyer seeking a classic Florida estate that represents the pinnacle of Miami living, 182 Bal Bay Drive may be for you.
