Inside a $22 Million Miami Mansion Inspired by the Art Nouveau Movement
Opulent doesn’t begin to describe this mansion in Pinecrest, one of Miami’s most desirable residential neighborhoods. Located just outside of the downtown core and recently listed for $22 million, the custom home has a distinct Art Nouveau style, though it is actually brand new, taking more than six years to design and build. Judy and Nathan Zeder of the Jills Zeder Group with Coldwell Banker Realty hold the listing.
The home is set on a two-acre lot surrounded by a seven-foot-high creamy coral stone wall punctuated by a sculptural steel gate that opens to a 200-foot-long cobblestone driveway flanked by swaying palms and pristine lawns. The grand sense of arrival is further enhanced by a 107-foot-long water feature and Triton sculptures inspired by Rome’s Piazza Navona.
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There is more than 15,000 square feet of living space between the 12,000-square-foot primary residence and the guest house, with a total of eight bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, and two half baths. Miami-based Portuondo Perotti Architects were heavily inspired by the Art Nouveau movement, which is characterized by sinuous, often asymmetrical lines loosely inspired by nature, a creative use of modern materials and intricate embellishments. Indeed, the home is slightly reminiscent of the work of Antoni Gaudí, the groundbreaking Spanish architect whose fantastical projects include the Basílica de la Sagrada Família in Barcelona.
The entrance is situated in a courtyard, and inside, you’re greeted by a double-height foyer lavishly appointed with jewel-toned tiled floors, deep green walls and eye-catching chandeliers. Deep, earthy colors are found in nearly every room, but thanks to large arched windows and high, cathedral ceilings, each space has ample natural light. The main staircase was inspired by the Château du Grand-Lucé in France, while curves and peacock motifs throughout the house are reminiscent of the work of Art Nouveau masters Victor Horta and Hector Guimard, best known for creating the iconic signage for the Paris Metro. Bird sculptures crafted from marble, inlaid Italian tile, and custom-made carpeting are just a few of the additional details that make this home one of a kind.
The home’s main floor features formal living and dining spaces, a vast chef’s kitchen with a dining table and access to the backyard, a charming family room, and an imaginative, wood-paneled bar with glass-enclosed cabinetry displaying artistic sculptures. For those who love to entertain on a larger scale, there’s a ballroom with soaring groin-vaulted ceilings, whimsically arched windows and a fireplace crafted from Carrara marble.
The backyard is a veritable oasis with a 50-foot-long loggia supported by 15-foot columns alongside a 60-foot pool crafted from Pennsylvania limestone. The loggia, which includes a built-in grilling station, overlooks the French- and English-style gardens that incorporate several lily and koi ponds. A tennis court and a guest house currently used as a kid’s playroom and gym complete the property.
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