A brand-new legacy compound in Miami Beach that features a six-bedroom primary estate and a two-bedroom detached guesthouse has made a commanding entry to the market for an astonishing $110 million, surfing straight to the top of the week’s most expensive homes list.
Located on the guard-gated Sunset Islands, the “modern tropical compound” was developed by Todd Michael Glaser and boasts 187 feet of combined water frontage, an Olympic-length lap pool, and a spa.
The waterfront mansion, which is described as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity,” is owned by Jason Wright, a partner at the private equity firm Apax Partners, who bought the property in 2021 for $18.5 million.
Opulent finishes found throughout the homes include expansive terraces, Brazilian ipe wood details, exposed concrete, 12-foot ceilings, and an elevator.
A spa-inspired primary suite has dual dressing rooms, an outdoor shower, and access to a private terrace. The guesthouse has a full kitchen, a water-facing gym, a “conference lounge,” and a double-height garage.
There is also a gated and covered motor court for up to 10 vehicles.
More jaw-dropping estates to make the week’s most expensive homes list include a Midtown Manhattan condo spanning 3.5 floors, a 535-acre cattle ranch in Wyoming, and Kathie Lee Gifford’s waterfront Connecticut mansion.
Price: $39,900,000
Rhythm Ranch: This 6.57-acre equestrian estate dotted with 36 fruit trees hosted a 2024 wedding that was attended by Beyoncé and JAY Z.
Located minutes from Surfside Beach, the eight-bedroom compound boasts a primary residence made of two barn-style structures offering more than 9,500 square feet of luxurious space. Highlights found throughout the “salvaged custom Benson timber frame home from the historic Vanderbilt/Egan Estate” include barn-inspired ceilings, exposed beams, hardwood floors, and two fireplaces.
Luxurious amenities include a home office, fitness center, game room with shuffleboard and billiards, full bar, in-ground pool with spa, and pool house.
According to the listing, two adjacent 1-acre lots have direct access to Nantucket‘s conservation trails and conceptual drawings for an equestrian program are also available.
Allison Mazer of Compass MA LLC is the listing agent.
Estate that hosted Beyoncé and JAY Z in Nantucket, MARealtor.com
Price: $44,950,000
The Cortland: This penthouse condo is located atop the Robert A.M. Stern and Olson Kundig–designed building overlooking the Hudson River.
Built in 2023, the four-bedroom residence spans an entire floor, offering 6,267 square feet of opulent space with two private terraces providing an additional 1,357 square feet of outdoor living. The open floor plan boasts floor-to-ceiling windows to capture the riverfront views and New York City skyline.
The sophisticated space designed for elegant entertaining features a living area with a fireplace and wet bar, a windowed eat-in kitchen, and a serene primary suite and secondary bedrooms “thoughtfully proportioned and impeccably laid out.”
A $13,919 monthly association fee provides access to 20,000 square feet of amenities rivaling a private club.
Noble Black of Corcoran East Side is the listing agent.
Price: $45,000,000
Jupiter Island: This three-structure compound is currently being built by Turtle Beach Construction.
Located on 1.64 waterfront acres overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and offering direct ocean access, the property features a primary estate, a detached guesthouse, a separate office, and a fitness pavilion. Outdoors, the resort-inspired mansion boasts an in-ground pool and a private boat dock.
The tropically landscaped coastal estate also has a gated motor court and a three-car garage.
Rob Thomson of Waterfront Properties & Club Communities 6621 is the listing agent.
Brand-new waterfront estate in Hobe Sound, FLRealtor.com
Price: $45,500,000
Pendry Residences: This six-bedroom condo is being built atop the new luxury offering by Montage Hotels & Resorts, Florida‘s first Pendry hotel.
Located above Tampa‘s Riverwalk, the sprawling 10,072-square-foot duplex penthouse boasts white oak and marble floors, a sculptural Venetian plaster staircase with integrated lighting, and a grand entry gallery with white oak walls and marble flooring inlaid with bronze accents.
A chef’s kitchen has Calacatta marble islands and high-end appliances. The dining salon is designed to accommodate up to 16 guests “in exceptional comfort.” There are two outdoor terraces, including one on the second level featuring 2,592 square feet of space that offers a stone bar, summer kitchen, vertical garden, and custom hot tub to soak in the stunning views of the Hillsborough River.
The $12,006 monthly association fee provides access to an exclusive resident amenity level with a dedicated pool and lounge, along with access to the hotel’s full-service spa, fitness center, and dining options.
David B. Moyer of Smith & Associates is the listing agent.
Brand-new condo in Tampa, FLRealtor.com
Price: $50,000,000
Midtown Manhattan condo: This 10-bedroom luxurious residence spans 3.5 floors and boasts 8,300 square feet of luxurious space atop the Cassa Hotel and Residences. It is reportedly owned by Aya Acquisitions.
Offering expansive Manhattan skyline views, the penthouse known as Sky Manor features a full-floor primary retreat with a “viewing theater,” a soaking tub, and a full wet bar. Opulent details include 20-foot ceilings, custom millwork, and a jaw-dropping staircase anchoring the space.
The $11,331 monthly association fee provides access to a fitness center, hotel concierge, cleaning service, and an on-site restaurant and business center.
Sebastian Lopera of Corcoran Union Square is the listing agent.
Condo in New York, NYRealtor.com
Price: $62,000,000
The Mead Ranch: This 535-acre cattle ranch, which has been in operation for more than 120 years, boasts a primary residence and a guesthouse “built by former U.S. Sen. and Wyoming Gov. Clifford Hansen.”
Part of the historic ranch hit the market in 2022, offering 257 acres for $40 million. The five-bedroom legacy compound features 4,081 square feet of space surrounded by wide-open mountain views.
Spring creeks, stunning Teton views, and “five building entitlements” can also be found on the sprawling lot.
Desmond Jennings of Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty is the listing agent.
535-acre ranch in Jackson, WYRealtor.com
Price: $78,000,000
Corner triplex penthouse: This five-bedroom residence nestled in Apogee Condominiums boasts a private rooftop with pool, spa, sauna, cabana suite, theater, summer kitchen, and dining area for up to 22 guests.
Built in 2008, the 9,048-square-foot estate features an eye-catching curved glass staircase and 24-foot ceilings encased in glass to capture the breathtaking Atlantic Ocean views that span from downtown Miami to Fisher Island. The luxurious interior has an entertainer’s kitchen, a separate service kitchen, and a primary suite with a library and “integrated moving bookcase with surprise entrance.”
It also has an elevator, a temperature-controlled wine storage system, and an air-conditioned 2.5-car garage with valet. The $20,392 monthly association fee provides “presidential-level security” and access to a community spa, fitness center, and pool.
Dora Puig of Luxe Living Realty is the listing agent.
Condo in Miami Beach, FLRealtor.com
Price: $90,000,000
Midtown Manhattan mansion: This four-bedroom residence is owned by Bennett LeBow, the former chairman of holding company Vector Group, the parent company of real estate brokerage firm Douglas Elliman, and his wife, Jacqueline Finkelstein-LeBow, principal of JSF Capital.
The couple purchased two condos on the 64th floor in 2016 for $44.83 million and decided to transform them over a three-year meticulous renovation into one ornate residence.
Providing 360-degree skyline views, the 8,038-square-foot estate boasts a handcrafted bar by Silverlining of London, carved glass pocket doors opening to a dining room with a gold-leaf ceiling, and a family room with a hidden 111-inch projection screen. Other over-the-top amenities include a primary sanctuary with dual bathrooms with Baccarat glass hardware, a steam shower with a glass ceiling, and private dressing rooms, including one with a locked glass display cabinet for handbags.
A $34,000 monthly association fee provides exclusive access to a private restaurant with a Michelin-starred chef.
Fredrik Eklund of 936 Broadway is the listing agent.
Condo in New York, NYRealtor.com
Price: $100,000,000
2.91-acre gated peninsula: This eight-bedroom waterfront mansion is owned by former “Today” show host Kathie Lee Gifford, who purchased it for just $7.8 million with her late husband, Frank Gifford.
Gifford decided to part ways with the 13,163-square-foot mansion after relocating to Nashville, TN, after building an in-home recording studio at the Connecticut estate, where she was able to pursue her music career.
Offering “best-in-class views” from the Manhattan skyline to Long Island Sound and more than 1,250 feet of water frontage, the sprawling property known as Cedar Cliff boasts a Mediterranean villa located on the historic grounds of railroad magnate Henry Francis Shoemaker’s former compound.
Built in 1930, the lavish estate features many period highlights, including antique wood floors and custom millwork. Modernizations include a three-level elevator, a home office, a wine cellar, and a 20-seat screening room.
A stone pier, deep-water dock offering access to open water, lighted tennis court with pergola, and pool and spa with cabana featuring a fitness center, kitchenette, and changing rooms can also be found on the property.
Leslie McElwreath of Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage is the listing agent.
Kathie Lee Gifford’s estate in Riverside, CTRealtor.com
Price: $110,000,000
Sunset Islands III: This “once-in-a-generation opportunity” boasts a newly built primary waterfront estate complemented by a stunning guest residence.
The nine-bedroom compound is owned by Apax Partners’ Jason Wright, who bought the property for $18.5 million from spec home developer Todd Michael Glaser.
Located on 187 feet of combined water frontage in the guard-gated enclave, the primary six-bedroom residence has an elevator, a lavish primary suite with dual dressing rooms and an outdoor shower, as well as a covered motor court for up to 10 vehicles. The guesthouse completed last year offers two bedrooms, a full kitchen, a fitness center, and a private double-height garage.
Expansive terraces overlook the “trophy waterfront estate’s” Olympic-length lap pool and spa.
Ana Teresa Rodriguez of ATR Luxury Homes/Coldwell Banker Realty is the listing agent.
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