A 23,000-square-foot property on Miami's exclusive Star Island is on sale for $68 million — and includes one of the first homes ever built there. Take a look.
A property on Miami's celebrity-approved Star Island is on the market for $68 million.
It includes a 19,000-square-foot modern main house with floor-to-ceiling windows and an elevator.
The property also has a 1920s-era guest house — reportedly the first residence built on the island.
The buyer of a $68 million property in one of Florida's most exclusive neighborhoods will not only be getting stunning waterfront views, a sprawling glass mansion, and celebrity neighbors — they'll also be buying a little piece of history.
27 Star Island Drive is one of 35 residences on Miami's Star Island, a small island in the southeast corner of Biscayne Bay, according to listing agent Douglas Elliman. It's just one of the many islands in the area that the ultra-wealthy call home.
The property includes two buildings: a modern house completed in 2019, and a 1920s guest house, which was built by renowned Miami architect Walter De Garmo as the first residence on Star Island, Robb Report reported.
Take a look inside this waterfront property.
A property on Miami's exclusive Star Island is for sale for $68 million — it includes the first home that was built on the island, as well as a newly built modern mansion.
Source: Monocle Public Relations
The property, 27 Star Island Drive, looks out onto the blue waters of Biscayne Bay, with Miami Beach as a backdrop.
Star Island, an 86-acre manmade island in Biscayne Bay, is home to just 35 estates.
Source: Douglas Elliman, Architectural Digest
The buyer of the home could reportedly count celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Diddy, and Rick Ross among their neighbors.
Source: New York Post, TMZ, People
And with a backyard like this, they'll be in the perfect position to entertain all of those A-listers.
Here's what the backyard looks like when it's lit up at night.
The backyard features a fire-pit, resort pool, bar, and garden, according to the listing.
Source: Douglas Elliman
Inside, the modern house comprises almost 19,000 square feet, with another 4,000-square-foot guest house on the property.
Source: Douglas Elliman
According to the listing, the kitchen's aesthetic is "industrial glam" and fit for a "Michelin chef."
Source: Douglas Elliman
The entire home is very open, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors to let all the Miami sunshine in.
Indoor/outdoor living is a huge part of the design of this house, which has retractable doors.
According to the listing, there are two media rooms for entertaining.
Source: Douglas Elliman
There are also 10 bedrooms — this one includes a sitting area and balcony.
Source: Douglas Elliman
This bedroom has views of Biscayne Bay.
Another bedroom provides views of the water, as well as the property's dock.
The property also has 12 bathrooms.
Source: Douglas Elliman
This bathroom features a walk-in shower, a tub, and more floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the stellar views.
This walk-in closet could fit anyone's wardrobe.
The guest house was designed by Walter De Garmo, a prominent early 20th-century architect behind buildings including Miami City Hall and who "reveled in ornament," according to the Historical Association of Southern Florida.
Source: Douglas Elliman, The Historical Association of Southern Florida
Built in 1924, the Mediterranean Revival home was actually Star Island's first residence, but it was relocated to its current location on the south side of the island in 2014.
Source: Robb Report, Monocle Public Relations
An aerial photo shows the two homes next to each other on the 0.92-acre plot — the guest house is on the right, with the terracotta roof.
With this property, you get the best of both worlds — modern and traditional Miami.
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By: [email protected] (Gabbi Shaw) Title: A 23,000-square-foot property on Miami's exclusive Star Island is on sale for $68 million — and includes one of the first homes ever built there. Take a look. Sourced From: www.businessinsider.com/star-island-miami-property-mansion-photos-2023-8 Published Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:24:53 +0000