Design & Real Estate

Ocean Dreams

Inspired by Modern architect Richard Meier, this new waterfront Mashta Island estate embodies the best of Key Biscayne: privacy and ocean access.
Text by Yoshi Sanz Realtor: Lucia A. Marin; 786.325.6800, [email protected] Broker: ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Website: 500SMashta.com | May 20, 2018 | Design & Real Estate

This architecturally unique home features pure geometric lines and an emphasis on natural light. A three-story curved glass curtain wall rises from the first floor living room to the third floor master bedroom.

The beautiful living room features a 15-ft. high ceiling, direct ocean views and visual integration with both the second floor dining room and office/library.

The gourmet kitchen enjoys direct ocean views and features Downsview Kitchens cabinetry, 3 Sub-Zero refrigerators, Wolf range/ovens, Miele appliances, Hansgrohe fixtures and granite countertops. The kitchen’s breakfast area includes a sliding wall that opens to the formal dining room with Artemide lighting and direct ocean views for more intimate social gatherings.

The vast master bedroom features an 11-ft. high ceiling, white oak floors and sitting and office spaces with direct ocean views.

The luxurious master bathroom features calacatta gold marble walls and counters, Hansgrohe fixtures, a BainUltra ThermoMasseur bath tub, dual sinks, rain shower and a separate water closet.

A striking translucent glass and stainless steel bridge sits below a 27-ft. high atrium illuminated by 14 skylights and adjoins the second floor office/library to the dining room and kitchen areas.

The first floor den/loggia features custom-built wood cabinetry, a single-wall kitchen and NanaWall folding glass doors to facilitate integration with the outdoor pool and patio areas.

The second floor office/library features direct views of the ocean as well as a glass window which allows visual integration with the living room, dining room and kitchen areas.

This family room with custom built-in cabinetry sits atop the sun-filled third-floor landing area and provides a more intimate and restful area for family gatherings.

Take pleasure in ocean, sunset and Stiltsville views from this home’s infinity-edge pond, pool, spa and IPE wood deck with a southwest exposure.

The estate’s modern and white exterior façade is complemented by beautifully landscaped gardens and walkways by landscape architect Mercedes Porcari.