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We’ll start with the good news. In a city that has become increasingly overrun by shiny glass condos and $50 million mega-mansions—populated by billionaires who are, among other things, turning private school applications into a bloodsport—the new Beach Villa at the Four Seasons at the Surf Club is like an architectural breath of fresh air. The sort of project that reminds us that restraint, when deployed wisely, still works—even in a place as maximally inclined as Miami.
It helps to have good bones. The residence, which is the latest to join Seaway, the enclave of private homes at the Surf Club, occupies an oceanfront property that dates back to 1936. “The approach was always about working in dialogue with the setting,” says Gabriela Navarro, head of creative at Fort Partners, who designed the space. “The villa sits within a historic shell, so there was an awareness of its original proportions and the sense of place it carries.”
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And though the ’30s was a time when Art Deco flourished in Miami, Art Deco Redux this is not. “There is no attachment to a certain period,” says Navarro, who instead prioritized a layered approach, incorporating organic materials like rattan and linen, custom stone and handmade Italian bronze, along with vintage furniture and antique silver, to create a lived-in, been-here-forever vibe. “Everything feels like it belongs there, and always has,” she says. “It was about bringing in pieces that feel collected over time rather than designed all at once.” You could say it’s like the #LKRB of Miami real estate.
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That stealth spirit extends beyond the decor, though of course it has many flashy merits, too. The four-bedroom property is tucked away from everything else, and yet it also has direct beach access. You never have to leave—a private chef will come cook all your meals should you so choose—but you also have full access to the Four Seasons and its amenities and restaurants.
“The Beach Villa is a rare example of an original Art Deco beachfront residence, and the only fully serviced, standalone beachfront villa in Miami managed by a luxury hotel,” says Daniela Trovato, regional vice president and general manager at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Which brings us to the bad news. There is only one Beach Villa—so consider this your fair warning.
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