{"id":269432,"date":"2026-05-13T13:28:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:28:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/269432\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T13:28:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:28:18","slug":"excl-they-built-their-dream-miami-home-then-abruptly-decided-to-sell-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/269432\/","title":{"rendered":"EXCL: They Built Their Dream Miami Home\u2014Then Abruptly Decided To Sell It"},"content":{"rendered":"

A couple who spent millions creating their custom dream home in Miami<\/a> have revealed why they have decided to put the extravagant abode on the market for $25 million<\/a>\u2014despite never actually moving in. <\/p>\n

Deborah Taylor and her fiance, Zachary Cummings, spared no expense on the design of their enormous abode in Pinecrest, FL<\/a>, outfitting it with all manner of over-the-top amenities, including a 70-foot resort-style pool, an Herm\u00e8s bar, and a Fendi-designed kitchen.<\/p>\n

Set on 1.27 acres in one of Miami\u2019s most premier neighborhoods, the newly completed nine-bedroom, 10-bathroom residence spans 11,285 square feet and blends ultra-luxury finishes with resort-inspired living.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In short, the dwelling offers almost everything a wealthy homeowner could ever want from a mansion\u2014and, for a time, Taylor and Cummings were convinced it would end up being their perfect “forever home.”<\/p>\n

The couple began building the home a few years after they met and “fell in love,” explaining to Realtor.com\u00ae that they wanted to create a property that was customized in every single way imaginable, from the materials used to the final finishes.<\/p>\n

A couple who spent millions creating their custom dream home in Miami have revealed why they have decided to put the extravagant abode on the market for $25 million\u2014despite never actually moving in.Legendary ProductionsDeborah Taylor and Zachary Cummings spared no expense on the design of their abode in Pinecrest, FL, outfitting it with all manner of over-the-top amenities, including a 70-foot resort-style pool, an Herm\u00e8s bar, and a Fendi-designed kitchen.Legendary ProductionsSet on 1.27 acres in one of Miami\u2019s most premier neighborhoods, the newly completed nine-bedroom, 10-bathroom residence spans 11,285 square feet and blends ultra-luxury finishes with resort-inspired living.\u00a0Legendary ProductionsThe couple explained that the property was initially envisioned as the ultimate family sanctuary\u2014one they intended to enjoy for years to come. Legendary Productions<\/p>\n

\u201cWe fell in love, we wanted a house for ourselves, we went through all the groundwork, and built it from the ground up,” they explained. “Detailed it completely to our liking, put the finest materials and marbles and slabs and walnut wood we can find. We shopped all over Italy for Fendi, an Herm\u00e8s bar, you name it, for us.”<\/p>\n

The couple explained that the property was initially envisioned as the ultimate family sanctuary\u2014one they intended to enjoy for years to come. <\/p>\n

But, having moved into what they thought would be a temporary dwelling while work was completed on their custom abode, they decided to capitalize on Miami’s booming housing market by listing the expansive property.<\/p>\n

\u201cBasically, we were building a house for ourselves,\u201d they shared. \u201cAnd, mid-construction, we were just like, \u2018OK, we need a place to live,’ and we found another place while we were still in the construction of this property.”<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd, the market boomed. Recently, Miami skyrocketed in real estate, and we decided to put it on the market.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

When work was finally completed on the residence this year, instead of calling in moving trucks, the couple brought in listing agent Julian Johnston of Corcoran to help them sell it, with the description calling careful attention to the many high-quality materials and top-of-the-line craftsmanship the duo poured into its design. <\/p>\n

The sprawling residence features limestone floors, Venetian plaster walls, a sleek Italian-designed kitchen, and a dramatic glass-encased great room overlooking a sunken conversation firepit and towering fountain wall.<\/p>\n

Outside, the property delivers a true resort-style experience, complete with a private putting green, sand bunker, sunken courtyard, and lush tropical landscaping that the owners say was intentionally designed to create the feeling of a \u201csecret sanctuary.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Taylor and Cummings, the residence was intentionally crafted to balance sleek modern architecture with warmth and livability\u2014something they felt was lacking in many contemporary homes.Legendary Productions\u201cWe wanted to create something that had modernity because we enjoy modern houses,\u201d they said. \u201cBut also what a lot of modern houses lack is warmth.\u201d\u00a0Legendary ProductionsThe sprawling residence features limestone floors, Venetian plaster walls, a sleek Italian-designed kitchen, and a dramatic glass-encased great room overlooking a sunken conversation firepit and towering fountain wall.Legendary ProductionsThe homeowners also stressed that the property differs dramatically from a traditional speculative luxury build because every detail was selected for their personal lifestyle rather than resale value.Legendary ProductionsConstruction on the residence took approximately 24 months, with the owners revealing that they approached every design decision through the lens of building their \u201cforever home.\u201dLegendary Productions<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted privacy. But not just privacy, where you, you know, you cover your neighbors. We wanted lush gardens,\u201d one owner explained. \u201cWe have plants and trees inside this, this property that has aged over 100 years. We have exotic, exotic plants that you can’t even purchase, in any nursery.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The homeowners also stressed that the property differs dramatically from a traditional speculative luxury build because every detail was selected for their personal lifestyle rather than resale value.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is not a spec house,\u201d they said. \u201cThis is a luxury property made to order. Specifically, specifically for our tastes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cSo we went very, very, very high, ultra-luxury for us. Yes. And therefore, you can’t find that in a spec house,\u201d they continued. \u201cEverything is very bespoke, from the Herm\u00e8s bar to the two-and-a-half-story water cascading fountain.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to Taylor and Cummings, the residence was intentionally crafted to balance sleek modern architecture with warmth and livability\u2014something they felt was lacking in many contemporary homes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted to create something that had modernity because we enjoy modern houses,\u201d they said. \u201cBut also what a lot of modern houses lack is warmth.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

They pointed to the home\u2019s sky bridges, cascading waterfalls, museum-like corridors, and carefully curated landscaping as features that help distinguish the property from other luxury listings currently flooding the South Florida<\/a> market.<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of the houses in Pinecrest, while they’re amazing, a lot of them are becoming cookie cutter, and that’s kind of what separates a spec house from something like this,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n

They pointed to the home\u2019s sky bridges, cascading waterfalls, museum-like corridors, and carefully curated landscaping as features that help distinguish the property from other luxury listings currently flooding the South Florida market.Legendary Productions\u201cThis house is a secret sanctuary,” they said. “It is the top of the food chain in architecture. It is the top of the food chain in landscape architecture. It’s unparalleled to any house in all of South Florida.\u201dLegendary ProductionsAlthough the home was completed in March 2026, the owners revealed they never officially moved in.\u00a0Legendary ProductionsOutside, the property delivers a true resort-style experience, complete with a private putting green, sand bunker, sunken courtyard, and lush tropical landscaping that the owners say was intentionally designed to create the feeling of a \u201csecret sanctuary.\u201dLegendary ProductionsAlthough the home was completed in March 2026, the owners revealed they never officially moved in.\u00a0Legendary Productions<\/p>\n

The couple ultimately described the estate as the pinnacle of everything they love about architecture, design, and entertaining.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis house is a secret sanctuary. It is the top of the food chain in architecture. It is the top of the food chain in landscape architecture. It’s unparalleled to any house in all of South Florida.\u201d<\/p>\n

Construction on the residence took approximately 24 months, with the owners revealing that they approached every design decision through the lens of building their \u201cforever home.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe entire mindset, the whole entire time was, \u2018What do you like for our bedroom? What do you like for the kids’ bedrooms?\u2019” they shared. “It was getting the finest, best quality things for our forever home, where we would even host a wedding there or have a huge bash to commemorate the finishing.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Although the home was completed in March 2026, the owners revealed they never officially moved in.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Instead, the pair said the project evolved into something even bigger for them professionally and personally.<\/p>\n

\u201cHonestly, it is just such a gem,\u201d they explained when asked why they decided to sell. \u201cIt was turning into such an incredible project that we were focusing on together, and we enjoyed working together so badly.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt just took our relationship to the next level, because now we’re not just life partners, but we’re business partners.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

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