[:en]Thanks to winter sunshine, golden beaches, and stunning
second homes, Boston-area buyers are heading in droves to South
Floridahome to our Affiliate of the Month, One Sotheby’s
International Realty, the leading real estate
brokerage for the greater Miami, Broward, The Palm Beaches, and
Treasure Coast areas.
Floridas sunshine capital, Miami, has been steadily winning the
hearts of second-home hunters who love its burgeoning cultural and
design scene and the security and stability of a second-home
investment.Every day, nearly 10 flights head south from Boston to
Miami. Meanwhile, some of the most prominent names in
architectureWilson Butler, Richard Meier, and Zaha Hadid, to name a
fewhave joined other international designers putting their stamp on
the city by the sea.[:]Located at 1000 Biscayne Boulevard and
overlooking Museum Park and Biscayne Bay, One Thousand
Museum is Hadids first residential skyscraper
in the Western Hemisphere. Rising to more than 60 stories, it will
be comprised solely of half- and full-floor residences. Residents
share a sky lounge, sunrise and sunset pools, and indoor recreation
deck and sun deck on the 60th floor, and a full-service spa a
fitness center, to name just a few of the amenities. Flagler
Street, downtown Miami’s main east-west thoroughfare runs along
the most historic part of the city. Gaze at the Olympia Theater,
Dade County Courthouse, Alfred I. DuPontBuildinghistoric gems of a
bygone era.
One Thousand Museum | Rendering courtesy of One Sotheby’s
International Realty.
There are currently 30 residences inside One Thousand Museum on
the market, yet there are plenty ofexquisite ocean views to be had
by second-home buyers outside of Downtown.Key Biscaynea
seven-mile-long barrier island known for its pristine beaches and
relaxed, small-town lifestyleserves asa haven for those seeking
respite from their daily grind in less than temperate locations.The
island is a water lovers paradise, popular for activities including
windsurfing, kayak, sport fishing, paddle boarding, and sailing.
Occupying fewer than two square miles on the tip of Miami Beach,
South Beach enjoys its own claim to fame. The outdoor cafes dotting
Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road arefavorites among locals and
visitors, and the Art Deco District is globally recognized as one
of Miami’s unique attractions. Miami’s Midtown boasts an
urban design that is reminiscent of New York’s SoHo district
with a colorful Miami twist. A fair amount of chain
businessesTarget, Guess, HomeGoods, Marshalls, and Five Guys
Burgers & Frieshave taken up residence in Midtown, which is a
bitmore metropolitan than the trendy Wynwood neighborhood to the
west.
For second homeowners wishing to make their Miami stays
permanent, Miami’s South End offers some of South Floridas best
options for family livingpredominantly suburban communities with
top-rated schools. Miamis North End offers a variety of different
lifestyles: from Bal Harbours elegant condo living to Golden Beachs
oceanfront estates and Surfsides laid-back atmosphere.
For most looking to enjoy year-round relaxation, buying a second
home in Florida makes more sense than battling the crowds and lack
of privacy that are part and parcel of a hotel staythe only
question is where?
Gibson Sothebys International Realtys vast network of real
estate experts covers nearly every corner of the world. Looking to
make the move to Miami? Contact our Relocation
Director, Aimee Rideout, at Aimee.Rideout@GibsonSIR.com.
