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HOT FUN IN THE CITY

If you crave the energy of city life but also need to recharge and feel pampered at home, CityPlace South Tower in downtown West Palm Beach delivers both. This 420-unit, 20-story condominium development is a luxury oasis right in the heart of everything. It’s across from CityPlace commercial center, chock-full of shops, restaurants, culture and entertainment; it’s also right near the beach and the airport.

With opulent interior design by world-renowned Hirsch-Bedner Associates, all 1, 2 and 3BRs (from 800 to over 1,700 sf) boast great views. All have balconies; many have wraparound terraces. Bedrooms have vast walk-in closets. Kitchens gleam with stainless-steel, beautiful Italian cabinetry and imported granite. From an in-home touch screen, the high-tech Interactive Resident Information System enables you to schedule a massage at the on-site spa or have your car waiting at the valet station. Units still available at preconstruction prices: high $300,000s to $800,000s.

WALTER BLACKBURN | 866.34SMART | THE RELATED GROUP OF FLORIDA

 
   
   

AN ART LOVER’S DREAM

At 100 El Vedado Way, in the prestigious estate section of Palm Beach, you’ll find this 15,000sf oceanfront home on the market for a cool $21 million. The most unique and dazzling feature of the house, immediately visible from the foyer entrance, is its majestic gallery… Beyond the grand staircase, you behold an arched hallway, 84 ft long with 12ft ceilings, designed to display a serious painting and sculpture collection. Carved into its walls are numerous custom-lit niches, perfect enough to make any museum curator or art lover swoon.

The house has 5 BRs, 7 full bths and 5 half-bths. The second-story master bedroom features an exercise room, plus sauna and massage room with wet bar. Every window offers stunning ocean views. Quality family time can be spent in the media room…or step out to the 41ft enclosed loggia and enjoy the view of your beautiful heated pool and fountains.

JIM MCCANN | 561.655.6550 | CORCORAN GROUP PALM BEACH

     
 
           
     
    A MODERN TWIST ON A BYGONE ERA

In the 1940s, Miami Beach’s oceanfront Caribbean Hotel was a hot spot for the rich and famous. Now the art deco landmark is being transformed into a high-end condominium with the 21st century touch of interior designer and creative consultant Christopher Ciccone (yes, Madonna’s brother). The Caribbean’s existing six-story north tower will offer 35 ultra-luxe apartments, seven with rooftop terraces. A 19-story south tower will offer 68 equally lavish homes, including four penthouses.

Inside, Ciccone is splendidly melding deco and modern. Living and dining rooms have 9ft ceilings. Kitchens have Sub-Zero and Miele appliances, stone countertops and washer/dryers. 1 to 4BRs range from 700 to 3900 sf, and have floor-to-ceiling impact-glass windows. Other amenities: oceanfront infinity-edge pool and spa, deluxe fitness center, wine vault, 24-hour valet parking. Pre-wired for cable and high-speed internet; a wireless touchpad in your home provides 24/7 concierge service. Sales office open. Occupancy fall 2007. From $1 million.

ISABEL DURAN | 305.532.5558 | MAJESTIC PROPERTIES
 
     
                 
“It’s mind-boggling the amount of building that is going on in Florida,” says Bill Kirk, vice-president and managing broker for Sotheby’s International Realty in Palm Beach. “In spite of what we’re hearing about markets softening, we don’t perceive that here. The high end of the market is very strong, and that bodes well for the rest of the market.”  
 


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