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Miami is perhaps the most luxurious city in the southern United States,
also being the setting for some great films and television shows`
such as Scarface and Miami Vice,
as well as being the home of the mighty Miami Heat basketball team.
It is also home to many of the rich and famous
And we all know the rich and famous need a luxurious place to call home!
Today on our channel we'll be counting down the
Five Most Expensive Homes in Miami!
We are even going to show you some runners-up at the end too, as this is truly the capital of gorgeous sub-tropical homes!
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Alright, let’s make our way to sunny Miami!
5. Waterfront Miami Beach Mansion ($10 Million)
First up is the former mansion of none other than Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., more popularly known as Lil Wayne!
This waterfront property located in the exclusive area of Miami Beach was originally listed at $18 million
but finally sold for $10 million dollars in 2017.
That’s $662 dollars per each square foot folks!
Unfortunately, he lost money on the deal as he originally purchased the 15,101 square foot property in 2011 for $11.6 million dollars
Part of the reason why he had to sell the mansion was that he was being “swatted” via false 911 calls plus it was too public.
Sometimes the price of fame is just way too high!
The inside of the mansion features a shark lagoon (perfect for one’s inner Bond villain),
nine bedrooms, a 2-storey master suite,
a guesthouse,
nine bathrooms
multiple kitchens, a wet bar,
a glass-enclosed elevator, a recording studio
(imagine doing Karaoke in that room!),
and a media room.
Outdoor features are just impressive
as the property boasts a rooftop skate park, a private dock,
a swimming pool, a 3-car garage,
all surrounded by palm trees in true Miami fashion!
Don’t forget, since Miami Beach is a prime filming location,
you can also visit the sites where Al Pacino film scenes as Cuban mobster Tony Montana in Scarface.
And let’s not forget, this mansion is blocks away from some of the best shopping around in Miami Beach,
with shops such as Sephora, Club Monaco, Golden Goose and Balmain who will cater to all your fashion needs!
Can you imagine…this is the cheapest property in our video!
4. Cher’s Former Mansion ($22 Million)
This mansion will get you humming “I’ve You Got You Babe”!
That's the next mansion on our list is the former residence of the one, the only Cher.
She originally bought it for $1.5 million dollars in 1993
then sold it for 4.3 million dollars in 1996.
The property encompasses 11,460 square feet and 158 feet of waterfront.
The Spanish colonial style mansion has an interior designed by French design company Liaigre,
featuring a unique double-height entryway, and dual staircases
One truly does feel like a prince or princess as they stroll the grounds, littered with fountains and a wide courtyard.
Outdoor features include a private dock, a large pool and pool house,
an outdoor terrace, a guest house,
and a keystone deck.
Inside the amazing features continue,
boasting an office, media room
(perfect for watching the classic 1987 film with Moonstruck, featuring “you know who”)
a bar,
gym,
and games room(no doubt stocked to the brim with the best of the best when it comes to board games).
This is the perfect location for anyone who wants to start a Cher or Sonny and Cher fan club
and make it its headquarters! It could be the Graceland of Miami!
3. 10,000 Square Foot Mansion Property on Biscayne Bay ($23.9 Million)
The next epic property is a waterfront mansion property located in the desirable neighborhood of Indian Creek,
situated on Biscayne Bay
This neighborhood has been home to some very wealthy movers and shakers
such as businessman Carl Icahn
and supermodels, Elle Macpherson and Adriana Lima,
and Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula.
This Mediterranean-style home has been remodeled and renovated as of 2016.
It features eight bedrooms,
ten bathrooms, a formal dining room, a chef’s kitchen,
lounge and spa,
and a home gym
(perfect for keeping that South Beach physique
when you head out east for a drink with your stylish friends).
The outdoor amenities include a private dock with boatlift
(great for weekend trips to Bahamas with your speedboat!),
a summer kitchen,
a resort-size pool
and a four- car garage.
The four-car garage is perfect for storing
McLarens, Ferraris,
Lamborghinis, and Hummers!
The 118 feet of waterfront included with the property is a prime spot for fishing too!
You might even get to watch alligators and crocodiles from the dock.
Just watch out, they can be snappy when they are having a bad day!
And let’s not forget your neighbours are just as respectful of privacy as you are,
so the population of 89 people are perhaps the best neighbors you’ll find.
Alright, let’s head on over to a very special island…
2. One Star Island Mansion ($32.5 Million)
The Rhythm truly is gonna get you! Welcome to Zip Code 33139,
Star Island, one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the United States!
This neighborhood is the site of the former home of Latin music sensation
Gloria Estefan, and her husband Emilio is located in the exclusive enclave of One Star Island
This is the same neighborhood which has been home to Cher, Jennifer Lopez, Shaquille O’Neal, Puffy Daddy, Don Johnson (Sonny Crockett himself!) and Ricky Martin! Now imagine that block party!
The $32 million dollar property is located on 1.34 acres and includes 58,000 square feet of waterfront land.
Outdoor features include a guest house with the moniker “La Casita”,
a private dock and electric boatlift, a jacuzzi, gazebo, and swimming pool.
Indoor features of the main house include a large kitchen with a breakfast lounge (perfect for those Sunday morning mimosas),
a formal dining room,
five bedrooms,
four bathrooms
a private veranda
one powder room,
a huge walk-in closet, and even a
spiral staircase.
You really do feel like you are in the former house of a woman who is Latin music royalty
as high 30-foot ceilings give the house a palatial feel.
24-hour security also provides peace of mind.
Perhaps the greatest feature of the property is the gorgeous view of the Miami waterfront, skyline, and Biscayne Bay.
Now get ready for the final mansion…the most expensive in all of Miami!
1. The Indian Creek Island Mansion ($50 Million)
And now finally we return to Indian Creek
Island again
to visit our final home
the $50 million dollar mansion also located in the exclusive enclave.
In fact, Indian Creek is the fifth highest income location in Florida.
Who knows, just by living here, you might get invited to some of the most exclusive parties around.
Featuring ten bedrooms
and fourteen bathrooms
the mansion was sold for $50 million dollars,
which was the biggest real estate deal ever for a single family home in Miami-Dade County history!
This spacious property features a 3D Movie theatre (perfect if you want to watch the newest Frozen movie with the kids or check out the newest Home Premiere movie with the Mr. or Mrs.)
a rooftop bar (perfect for morning mimosas or evening cocktails),
a private beach with sand imported all the way from The Bahamas,
and of course a 100-foot swimming pool!
Also, the luxurious community in which this mansion
is located provides pretty good perks too,
including access to an 18-hole championship golf course
and protection provided by a 13-person police force
Did I mention it was also has a waterfront property too?
Honorable Mentions:
Wow, can you imagine that these are only five of the best properties in Miami!
Let’s see who made the honorable mentions list.
There is Dan Marino’s former mansion in the Miami suburb of Parkland
This property comes complete with a poker room, movie theatre, pool, and putting green!
That’s not even mentioning the seven bedrooms and separate guest house the 9,250 square foot house boasts.
That is the kind of luxury you can afford when you are a talented pro-football player!
And no discussion of Miami property would be complete
without a discussion of the former Gianni Versace mansion.
Although no longer a residence since his tragic murder in 1997.
It has become the third most photographed house in the United States, mostly due to its grim history.
However, the Mediterranean revivalist mansion at one time boasted
eight bedrooms, a master bedroom,
two kitchens,
three sitting rooms,
four living rooms,
a bar and library.
The mansion also had a 6,100 square foot addition with a gym and steam room.
The pool on the property was even inlaid with 24-karat gold tiles.
The funny thing is Versace bought the house after visiting Miami as a pit stop on his way to Cuba.
When it was sold in 2013 following a former owner going bankrupt, it went for $40 million dollars.
Now you can stay at this palatial residence, as it has been converted into a luxury boutique hotel,
but be prepared to bring your luxury wallet,
as a one-night stay at The Villa Casa Casuarina at the Former Versace Mansion costs in excess of $785 dollars.
Let’s not forget that a house does not need to be worth millions of dollars to be a gem!
That is the case with a $684,000 dollar dream home in the Acadia neighborhood
This home features three bedrooms and bathrooms
and a separate guest house on a 5,400 square foot lot.
Plus, it is not in a flood zone, which is a perennial issue in Florida.
The exterior boasts a beautiful Spanish Mediterranean design.
And let us not exclude the fact that the greatest perk of owning any type of property in Miami is the almost- guarantee you will notneed a winter jacket or a snow shovel,
and that there are on average 248 sunny days a year!
Well this has been our video today on the Five Most Expensive Homes in Miami! We hope you have enjoyed this video
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