785 Crandon Boulevard
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
CLUB TOWER 2, Unit 1706
OCEAN CLUB on Key Biscayne
3 + Den & Office
Bathrooms:
3
1 Powder Room
Parking:
3 Spaces + Valet
2 terraces overlooking the Atlantic &
Biscayne Bay
Uniquely designed to capture the islandâs best views
Brazilian walnut flooring
Miele Appliances
Antique ceiling beams
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High style and the most amazing views on Floridaâs southeast coast converge in this refined residence high above Ocean Clubâs center building. From this vantage point, views are unobstructed to the blue-green Atlantic on the east and the emerald greens and blues of Biscayne Bay to the west. Guests and natives alike have been dazzled by the night time view of the dining terrace with its seemingly suspended-in-space feel overlooking the lights of Miami reflected back up from the mirror-like finish of Biscayne Bay. Little wonder this building has become the most sought after residential condominium on the island and its highest floor end units havenât been on the market for years. These breath-taking terraces are higher than the residential floors of all the penthouses in Ocean Tower One, Two, The Grand Bay, and The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne. The only neighbors youâll see from your kitchen windows are the graceful egrets that migrate to and from the islandâs northern rookeries.
The Residence:
Upon arrival through the private elevator and foyer, one is immediately greeted
with rich, dark wood doors and warm Brazilian hardwood floors. As these doors
open, the guest is presented with the ocean through a wall of floor to ceiling
glass on the east and the Bay and the skyline of Miami beyond to the west.
Modified from a floor plan originally drawn by noted architect Charles Sieger,
each of three bedrooms finds its own quiet corner with halls and doors
separating each bedroom calmly from a lavish living/dining/family room salon of
main rooms. Connected by an entry hallway from the living room is the luxurious
master bedroom suite with obligatory his and hers closets thoughtfully finished
out in fine mahogany and a mahogany library wall for both dream books and
treasures- all overlooking the Atlantic. The master wet area includes a Jacuzzi
tub with a window framing the Northwest view to Miami, a shower with marble
built-in bench and shelves, and a separate water closet with bidet. Other
bedrooms include the west bedroom and its ensuite bath with breath taking views
to the city, Cape Florida Park, and Biscayne Bay and the east bedroom and
separate sitting room/den which are both looking straight out to the Atlantic.
This bedroom has been modified to include a tub. Flooring in all of the main
areas of the residence is Brazilian walnut with large, wide planks hand selected
from the richness of their colors and textures. Only the east bedroom and its
sitting room are carpeted as they were intended for guests with smaller
children.
Beyond the pocket door from the dining room and eating terrace is a beautiful kitchen finished with modern warm woods of the fine Italian cabinet maker Snaidero. The ceiling is a beautiful touch of old Miami- actual beams from the stately Womenâs Club which used to grace the edge of Biscayne Bay north of the Miami Herald complex. Appliances are upgraded to Miele throughout and as nice as the refinements are, the main act is still the amazing view from this room. One visitor once volunteered to hand wash the stemware in order to continue to savor the view after dinner.
Beyond the beautiful beams of the kitchen and tropical hardwoods of the interior, the outside accents are always designed to align the residence with the history of this unique place. Both the Oceanside and Bayside terraces are finished with ãpioneer stoneä a faux finish coral popular with the pioneers of Miami who had neither the time nor energy to quarry that difficult but beautiful stone. Instead they mixed colored powers, water, and concrete together and poured them into rough forms. As they dried in the sun, they rubbed baking soda into the top layer and once dry, acid washed the face of the stone. The warm beige color of the sky just before and after dawn was the most popular in its heyday and well, thankfully the designers agreed with the pioneers on this point. The roughness of the stone is balanced with a refined transition to triangles of Mexican tiles on the vertical borders of the terraces. Both terraces have water and power outlets.
The lighting system in the residenceâs main rooms runs off 3 coordinated
Grafikeye systems which allow a host of different lighting scenes for night time
entertaining and enjoyment. Ample wall space and excellent lighting befit the
collector of fine art.
The air conditioning system has been modified to use a small onboard
microprocessor by Carrier which constantly monitors four separate zones in the
residence. Acting in tandem with discreetly placed sensors, baffles in the
ceilings quietly redirect volumes of air to the different zones of the home
balancing out the heat and cold loads inherited with 10 foot floor to ceiling
glass in rooms on both the east and west exposures to the morning and afternoon
sun. Not only does this system do an amazingly good job of providing volumes of
air presented in selected temperatures, but it remembers what you want on a day
to day basis while delivering a whisper quiet flow of air into the home. Need we
say that the current owner hired their own mechanical engineers to achieve this
balance of quiet operation and efficient delivery of the right temperature to
the right rooms?
At the service end of the residence are a unique space designed just for the
Miele washer, Miele dryer, and needs of the maid. At the corner of the kitchen,
with its own separate entrance is an efficient office with mahogany shelves and
built-ins. A portion of the built-ins double as extra pantry space for the
kitchen.
Highly desirable parking is the order of the day as well as the home has two
reserved spaces just steps from the lobby door on the upper level and a third
space just in front of the door on the lower level. Valet parking is also
available 24/7 should you choose this option and they are ready to assist you
with your groceries and baggage deliveries to your unit as well. A
concierge/security is available 24/7 in the lobby and the community is gated
with guards and rovers- as if you needed all this security on Key Biscayne.
The Island of Key Biscayne:
Key Biscayne is a wonderful island tucked away from downtown Miami in the ocean
just minutes from the financial district of the city. President Richard Nixonâs
ãwinter White Houseä firmly established the pattern of the islandâs dominant
lifestyle- the winter retreat and the summer beach house. The Village of Key
Biscayne grew up on a former coconut plantation next to a fabulous white sandy
beach and today it remains placed between two huge tracts of public trust
parkland. Its serenity and security combined with easy global access have made
the island a destination of choice for world travelers with business and family
needs in Greater Miami. Unlike its rival to the north, this island requires only
a trip across a peaceful causeway to get to one of the highest rated public golf
courses in America, a deep sea fishing port, the home of the NASDAQ Tennis
Tournament, and the charming village of Key Biscayne. Six miles of beach embrace
the Atlantic along its east shoreline with the balance of the island facing the
city lights of Miami and Biscayne Bay.
The Ocean Club:
The crown jewel of the island is the Ocean Club; a 55 acres preserve dedicated
to the good life. Its modern residences surround a 25,000 SF club facility of
unhurried pool, spa, health club, bar, and dining amenities. Along its lagoon
stands an excellent tennis facility with Club House and 8 lighted, clay courts
exclusively reserved for residents and their guests. Oceanward rests the lovely
island pool with its palm tree islands and inviting, child-friendly zero
elevation entry. Rising to the south adjacent this grand pool is the casual
Beach Bar and Grill, home to gracious beachside lunches and dinners seven days a
week. The capital touch is the nearly 1000â of beautiful beach, attended by club
staff to pamper you with umbrellas, loungers, and beach towels. There is no
hotel anywhere on this property to spoil your sense of security or serenity, yet
the fantastic Ritz-Carlton- Key Biscayne Hotel is just a few minutes stroll
along the beach.
Central to the residences is the highly sought after Club Tower 2 with its
luxurious appointments, and direct, unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean and
one of Americaâs most lovely nighttime skylines. Within the private confines of
the Club Towers, one arrives to 24-hour valet parking, security, and concierge
service desk. Announced guests are allowed access to your residence, 1706,
through a private elevator only serving the 06 line.
This unique residence is offered for sale at $2.5 million. Included in the sale
are the upgraded Miele appliances, upgraded Grafikeye Lighting System, Philippe
Starck fixtures in the kitchen and master suite, mahogany library wall and
storage system in the master suite, upgraded security system, upgraded air
conditioned system, and refined wall painting by renowned local artisan, Lisa
Madden who did the restoration work at St Patrickâs Cathedral on Miami Beach and
faux wood doors of many banks in Europe.
Offered for sale exclusively through The Rex Hamilton Corporation.
For more information on this property,
contact Rex Hamilton at (305) 441-2828 or at
info@rexhamilton.com.
$2,500,000
2655 LE JEUNE ROAD, SUITE 500,
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134 USA
telephone: 1 305 441 2828 ~ fax: 1 305 446 7073
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