Estate of the Day: Miami Beach

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7900 SW 77 Av, Miami The Art Palace, a Miami landmark, nothing short of inspirational and magical! A gated sanctuary, so peaceful and secluded and yet so close.  Built for a Moroccan princess as a gift of love, lovingly restored and remodeled in 2006 by a renowned artist and peace advocate as an inspirational retreat and peace education think tank -A Moroccan dome, illuminated by two pillars of light, crowns the one-of-a-kind estate -A serene reflecting pool is the centerpiece of the front lawn and gardens, a prelude to what lies beyond the original wrought iron and glass door designed by the owner-artist -A crescent-moon cobalt-blue tiled reflecting fountain below the porte-cochere winds its way to a central courtyard and opens into a pool, the homes focal point -The 1,600 sq. ft. living room, dining room and marble and onyx sunken bar below the 36 ft. high dome and cathedral-sized chandelier are of grand proportions, framed by beautiful views of the pool and gardens -Contemporary Italian gourmet kitchen featuring Wolf gas stove, Miele, Sub-Zero and Dorn Bracht appliances, adjacent to family room and second informal dining room overlooking the pool courtyard and gardens -State of the art home theatre with automatic reclining chairs for 8; separate executive office -Over 2,000 sq. ft. master suite featuring two separate bath and wardrobe suites, a spa-class sanctuary for her featuring a skylight, wall to wall mosaic, carved stone sink, Ultra Baneo Naos freestanding tub, large glass enclosed shower, private sunbathing terrace and adjacent gym or studio -Another 6 bedrooms and 5 and a half bathrooms all offer privacy and magnificent views -Mature landscaping, year-round blooming and exotic plants, an herb garden, majestic stag horns, tropical fruit trees, a Japanese rock garden, a bamboo gazebo, orchids, fountains, winding pathways, and a lily pond offer a retreat from the World just outside the gates Fully restored and remodeled in 2006 49,658 sq. ft. lot 9,918 adj sq. ft. living area Impact windows, 2 car garage.

Offered for sale at $4,995,000

Contact Teresita Shelton Fernandez @ 305.666.0669 or email tbernace@sheltonrealtors.com. Or visit www.sheltonrealtors.com