4821 Pinetree Drive in Miami Beach
MLS # M1380027
For Lease $50,000 per month
13 Bedrooms |12.5 Baths |18,000 Sq. Ft.
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The grand ballroom at Villa Vecchia which seats 150 guests has hosted sit-down dinners for such guest as: Benjamin Netanjahu; Dr. Henry Kissinger; Oliver North; Margaret Thatcher; M. Gorbachev; Nobuki Sukahari; Ladaumia Pucci and President Bill Clinton.
One of the most prestigious and historic estate homes on Miami Beach; “Villa Vecchia” is a rare, 1928 architectural masterpiece. Villa Vecchia was built as the residence for Byron D. Esq. by Miami Beach Architect L.M. Barrett. The property features palatial spaciousness with treasured amenities. Villa Vecchia is reminiscent of Palm Beach Mizner era. This is the majestic queen of Miami Beach!
This stunning 18,000 +/- square foot gated compound is made up of three buildings. The cabana, pool, full gym with a steam room and full bathroom. Three car garage with
a caretaker’s bathroom/shower. The guest house with living room plus two bedrooms and marble bathroom, a full mahogany kitchen, subzero, and the main house with 7 bedrooms.
This property is gracefully situated on 2 lushly landscaped acres of waterfront property.
Virtually hidden behind stately mahogany and iron gates, the villa offers the utmost privacy and security. Nestled between “millionaire’s row” on Pinetree Drive and the widest span of Indian Creek Waterway; the property offers an idyllic setting for gracious living.
Upon entering the property, one is greeted by a white marble fountain and Italianate
statuary throughout the beautifully sculptured courtyard gardens. There is a granite cobblestone circular driveway. Entrance to home, courtyard with loggia including 2 bathrooms for easy entertaining with vivid blue hand-painted tile.
Truly an estate of rare magnitude, the main house offers an impressive 4 master bedroom suites each with fireplaces, bathrooms (one with a whirlpool tub and elevator) and walk in closets in addition to a grand master suite with a huge sitting room a full bathroom and closet with double doors to enter the master bedroom with a huge wrap around terrace overlooking Indian Creek, over-sized his and her closets and all marble master bathroom with a whirlpool tub, large shower private toilet and bidet.
A remarkable expression of historic beauty, grace and tasteful renovation; every element of the residence is one-of-a kind. The impressive indoor and outdoor living areas feature the following amenities:
The Grand Ballroom
Perfect for entertaining on a grand scale, the home features a 30 x 70 foot Versailles like grand ballroom with soaring (20+ ft. high) ceilings; crystal chandeliers; wood floors; antique 18th century console and private bathroom with 24kt Sherle Wagner fixtures.
There is an outdoor terrazzo dance floor off the ballroom and adjacent to the bar and an elevator that goes directly up to the new master suite.
Gentlemen’s Mahogany Library
A traditional mahogany paneled library, with room for 1000 books and hidden projection screen; with its own full bathroom & adjoining mahogany and gothic bar area.
Formal Dining Room
The formal dining room can accommodate 12 guests and features 18th Century furniture, a fireplace, and French doors leading to grand salon. There is a flower room off the dining room with a double sink for preparing fresh floral arrangements with door leading outside.
Living Rooms
Located on the ground floor, there is one Josephine Room and one Napoleon room all decorated with Scalamandre fabrics. Sherle Wagner bathroom with marble, shower and bidet. There is also a small sitting area outside of these two rooms. There is a powder room with Sherle Wagner décor in Grand Salon plus one private telephone room.
The Drawing Room
The drawing room features the original fireplace with original Spanish tile hand-painted floor.
The Kitchen
Truly a chef’s delight, with commercial-quality fixtures, Vulcan gas stove, huge adjacent butler’s pantry; with stone floors. There is a breakfast room that seats six for casual dining.
The Bedroom Suites – Main House
There are five bedroom suites including the master in the main house two which face inside courtyard on the balcony wing. Three suites face the water . Each bedroom suite features walk-in closets and private full bathroom.
There are separate maid’s quarters with a private staircase, hallway and three maid’s rooms with one bathroom, all white waterworks.
Master Suite
Newly renovated master suite features all carrera marble; wrap around terrace; His and Hers walk-in closets. Bath with all Sherle Wagner fixtures, Jacuzzi, & bidet, plus adjoining a large ladies sitting room with additional marble bathroom and walk in closet.
Guest House
All Venetian stucco; guest house features two bedrooms; one living room, one kitchen and one bathroom.
Gym
Detached gym features one bathroom and one steam room.
Garage
Detached 5 car garage, 3 spaces available plus one gardener’s bathroom and one Gardene r’s storage shed.
Resort-style Pool Pavilion and Waterfront Gazebo
Separate pool pavilion with full kitchen; living room; bar, bathroom; dressing rooms located adjacent to large outdoor pool. There is also a separate waterfront gazebo facing the waterway.
Other Amenities:
· Generator – powers entire compound
· Waterfront Dock can accommodate up to 100 + foot yacht (200 ft seawall)
· Impact resistant windows and doors
· New electric and plumbing
· Granite and cobblestone circular driveway
· Sculpted gardens with Italianate statues and marble fountain at entry
· Children’s playground with real life playhouse
Cuban tile roof
Four Fountains throughout property
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