From Miami to West Palm Beach, South Florida brags to be one of the most sough-after places to visit in the world. Lively, sensual and rich in diversity, the lifestyle in this vibrant state attracts thousands and thousands of tourists and vacation home renters, as well as permanent home-buyers every year. In order to fulfill the tastes of this last group of discerning buyers, world-renowned developers and architects have given themselves to the task of building the most elite condos retreats, including city downtown, oceanfront and bay front living.
Below you will delight with five of the most exclusive residential masterpieces currently on the South Florida luxury real estate market. Enjoy!
 Aria on the BayÂ
With an exceptional bay front location and a matchless architecture that embellishes the Biscayne Bay wall, this property is a unique paradise within the city. The condominium counts with stunning contemporary interiors displaying water features, and impressive stone work combined with upgrades features and fixtures like a staircase, soaring ceilings, and captivating lighting. Residents are lucky enough to enjoy fantastic water views from oversized balconies and onsite amenities including three curved sunrise/ sunset pools, a gym equipped with latest fitness technology and a great room with diverse social areas.
Gran Paraiso MiamiÂ
Within close distance to the Wynwood Art District, the Midtown shopping area and located right in North Edgewater, Gran Paraiso not only affords convenience but also panoramic vistas of the bay and the city skyline. The condos at this prestigious address feature a contemporary architecture displaying floor-to-ceiling window walls, glass-rail terraces and high-end features and fixtures only worthy of those who can afford it. In addition, the buildings world-class amenities delight its owners by offering beach club dining facilities, unique art work Pablo Atchugarry, and magnificent gardens and pool terraces by acclaimed Enzo Enea.
Icon BrickellÂ
This breathtaking waterfront condominium has definitely dream home potential thanks to plenty of floor to ceiling windows, ocean views and walk in wardrobes within its units. The building is set right on the edge of the Miami River combining all the allures of a metropolitan location with the enchantment of its natural surrounded environment and breathtaking water views. Philippe Starck was the one in charge of the buildings interiors filling every corner with sophistication and urban-chic style. Icon Brickell counts with the latest smart condo technology and pampering amenities including a bay front infinity-edge pool, the Icon Brickell Theater Room and a cozy coffee shop.
Continuum South Beach
The South of Fifth neighborhood (the southernmost tip of the city) is proud to be enhanced with one of the most spectacular residential developments in South Beach. The lavish complex is composed of two imposing condominium towers which welcome you with a stunning two-story lobby and unmatched white-glove services. Continuum is set on 1,000 feet of white sandy beach and it indulges residents with a full-service Beach Club with beach furniture and cabanas. The towers boast massive terraces from where waves and ships can be panoramically viewed. Multiple meeting rooms, spa services, and an expansive free-form lagoon swimming pool are some of the on-site amenities.
Paramount Bay
This is a high-end complex of 47 floors with its own pool complex and public lounge areas located just a block north of Margaret Pace Park in North Bay Shore Drive in Miami. The luxury building was envisioned by Lenny Kravitz for Kravitz Design Inc. and it represents the epitome of refined cool, sophistication, and peaceful lifestyle. Paramount Bay offers spacious waterfront residences where residents can enjoy a private beach club, a waterfront green open space with tennis, basketball, picnic tables, and BBQ areas, plus a luxurious west pool with areas intended for parties and private events.
