The Roost: The Wright Stuff
MIAMI BEACH Wright saw each of his buildings as an artistic creation, every individual part designed to compose a coherent whole, a principle on glorious display in this elegant estate on Miami Beach’s exclusive Pine Tree Drive, home to some of the city’s most fabulous residences. With nine bedrooms and 10 baths, the limestone structure […]
The Roost: A Breath of Fresh Air
MIAMI Escape South Florida’s urban jungle in this elegant—and massive—equestrian estate located in south Miami. Perched on five lush acres of impeccably manicured land, and with more than 11,000 square feet of living space, the two-story Mediterranean, built in 2009, boasts six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, a gourmet kitchen and multiple fireplaces. Fully furnished, it […]
The Roost: Hotel Hideaways
MIAMI BEACH Experiencing daily life in the vibrant and cultural melting pot of Miami is delightful, particularly if you’re living at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Residences. Covering more than seven acres in Miami Beach, the property, due to open before the end of 2017, was expertly designed by Italian architect Piero Lissoni. Whether you own […]
The Roost: Buoyant Beauties
PENSACOLA See the world from the comfort of this modern 50-foot blue water trawler, designed for long voyages of up to 2,000 miles. With three staterooms, there’s sufficient space for guests. The sunset-savoring is ideal from the Portuguese bridge, which is a walkway that allows safe passage separated from the foredeck by a bulwark. Thanks […]
The Roost: Antique Appeal
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS Perched on a generous corner lot, this pearly white 1910 Victorian beauty is in the hub of the historic district. This 5,030-square foot home may look like a pretty dollhouse, but it’s had many practical updates, including a complete electrical rewire, new roof, HVAC units and windows. The seven-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home has rich […]
The Roost: Wide-Open Spaces
ELKTON The property contains 30 acres of rural, forested land, though it’s just a stone’s throw away from the historic city of St. Augustine. The 3,396-square-foot home has three bedrooms, three baths, a gathering hearth and a screened lanai. The charming house overlooks a 3-acre lake and includes a small fishing dock. The property […]
The Roost: Signature Florida Architecture
SIESTA KEY The modern main home was built in 2007. Its 4,755 square feet of living space includes three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. The adjacent 935-square-foot guest home is the restored 1948 Revere Quality House, built in the Sarasota School of Architecture style. The guest house has two bedrooms and one bathroom, and was originally […]
The Roost: Beach-Front Real Estate Around the State
Carrabelle What’s more alluring—the panoramic water views from this 2,634-square-foot beach retreat in a Panhandle hamlet or the mere 52 feet separating it from the Gulf of Mexico? The house sits on 0.67 acres and was built in 1989 but was completely remodeled in 2001. Each of its three bedrooms has ocean views and wraparound […]
The Roost: Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
Want to know how much house a cool mill buys (or doesn’t buy) in the neighboring county, on the opposite coast or destinations in between? Properties ringing up at seven figures range from condos to country domains, and this real estate roundup explores them all. St. Petersburg Many of this area’s most beautiful Spanish-style homes […]
