Miami Mood

Sunshine and sunsets: life in the keys and islands. The Miami lifestyle has always had great appeal and real estate to match.

International interior architecture and design practice, Argent Design, have been raising the bar on Miami luxury homes and lifestyle, with many of their projects never reaching the open market, such has been the response to their re-imagined take on lux living Miami style.

1600 West 25^th Street, Sunset Island II, is just one example of their work that takes Miami living to the next level: the discrete sophistication of Argent Design’s work has struck a chord with Miami’s real estate and interior design cognoscenti.

‘Sixteen Hundred’ is a stunning contemporary home with 120ft of waterfront on Sunset Island II, one of the most prestigious addresses in Miami Beach.

The gated and guarded island is located right in the heart of Miami Beach, which ensures quick and easy access to the area’s beaches, world class dining and luxury retail destinations, and much more.

The property presents the very best in modern luxury living and offers significant space both internally and externally. Perfect as a family, holiday or celebration home, the architecture and interior schemes and design of “Sixteen Hundred” all make the very best of Miami living.

Behind a carriage drive, marble steps appear to float over the entrance water cascade, leading through a double height contemporary portico, flanked by the two respective wings of the house: perfect scene setting for what lies within.

With over 12,000 sq ft of air conditioned internal accommodation there is understandably a feeling of space, but here there is also a sense of calm and tranquillity, order and unabashed relaxed luxury. Features include extensive entertaining areas, including a glass-ceilinged formal atrium reception, family room, games room, large kitchen with hand finished breakfast/dining bar and a formal dining room with adjoining chef’s kitchen. An impressive principal ‘suite’ is located in a wing of the house, incorporating a large bedroom, with water and pool views, and double dressing rooms and bathrooms, in addition to a private bar, seating area and balcony.

Outside the main house there is further space for relaxing and entertaining: a large decked seating terrace, with central fire feature and lounge seating leads on to the swimming pool (with integrated spa), to the left of which is a large cabana, complete with bar and dining area, directly overlooking the pool and waterside beyond.

‘Sixteen Hundred’ successfully combines the very best of Miami scale residences with European-style sensibilities: space and size have not been compromised and, through the interior design and attention to detail provided by Argent, nor has the feeling of intimacy and subtle luxury. Selecting interior fabrics and finishes from amongst the very best in the world, with the majority of furniture and all cabinetry and principal feature lighting custom made to Argent’s specification, this is a truly exceptional home.

Every detail of the property has been considered, not only in regard to proportions, layout, flow and interior schemes, but also the deployment of the very latest and best in technology, making this a ‘smart house’ in every sense.

‘Sixteen Hundred’ is the result of successful collaboration between Palos Developments, architect Kobi Karp, Bart Reines Construction and international interior architecture and design practice, Argent Design.

Particulars:

6 Bedrooms – including principal suite

7 Full Baths

2 guest cloakrooms

Elevator

Swimming pool, with spa

Full House Electrical Generator

Smart Home Technology

Plot size: 24,080 sq ft – with 120 ft of Waterfront

Total Living Area: 18,219 sq ft

Living Area Under A/C: 12,768 sq ft

Roof Deck: 1,938 sq ft

Covered Terrace Space: 3,052 sq ft

Covered Pool Cabana: 461 sq ft

The property was sold before reaching open market at an agreed price of $27m, which, on the basis of price per sq ft set a new record for the prestigious location of Sunset island II.

Argent Design have competed a number of projects in Miami, all of which have now sold. However, in addition to key projects in New York, London, Switzerland and China, the team have already been invited to work on a number of prime Miami projects.

Argent Design have offices in Melbourne, Miami and London, where they are head quartered: www.argentdesign.co.uk  @argentdesign