When you want the absolute pinnacle of luxury, privacy and security in the midst of tropical south Florida, Fisher Island is your only choice. The 216-acre private island sitting in Biscayne Bay is as luxurious, private and secure as it gets. Comprised of upscale condominiums, townhouses/villas and a dozen or so spacious single-family homes, Fisher Island is a fifteen-minute ferry ride off the coast of Miami Beach, and in order to reach this exclusive retreat, one must be a resident or have been invited by a resident. Access by yacht, seaplane or helicopter is also possible. Fisher Island is popular with the wealthy elite and movie stars as well as professional sports figures and singers. As of 2007 census estimated there were 470 residents on Fisher Island.
Residents of Fisher Island enjoy a 9-hole golf course, 18 tennis courts, several swimming pools, a polo field and a country club (membership is mandatory for residents). There is a gourmet market and eight restaurants as well as two deep-water marinas and of course, clean white sand beaches. In addition, Fisher Island has roaming guards, its own fire department and paramedics and there is a helipad for emergency airlifting to nearby hospitals. Fisher Island has one school, the Fisher Island Day School, a private school serving pre-kindergarten to 5th grade students.
Residents of Fisher Island enjoy their secluded privacy while still being near to all of the theaters, museums restaurants and clubs of Miami Beach. Fisher Island truly is a tropical paradise offering tranquility and serenity conveniently removed from the hubbub across the bay.
The predominant architectural style on Fisher Island is mainly Mediterranean Revival. There are several Spanish-style mansions, villas and town homes. The median price of a home as of 2207 is just under the $3,000,000 mark.
For more information about Fisher Island real estate, please contact Nancy Batchelor at Nancy@NancyBatchelor.com
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