6-Bedroom Villa for Sale in Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Some places have that ‘pause for a second' feeling right when you walk in. It catches you without trying. This six bedroom estate at 8901 Arvida Lane in Coral Gables definitely does that. I remember just stopping at the front drive and taking a slow look around at these towering trees and the stretches of green. Honestly, the quiet is what you notice first. For Miami, it feels almost hidden.

Inspired by those old Vanderbilt cottages—though calling them cottages is honestly funny—this home shows its Mediterranean soul straight away. Rafael Portuondo's design pulls in a bit of that City Beautiful style with wide curves and sunwashed walls and archways you could see from a distance. There's something about soaking in those breezes from Biscayne Bay, only a minute away by car if you're in a hurry, but here it just floats in with almost no effort.

Now, about space. The plot stretches for what feels like forever, because you're getting over two acres here. It's actually two point three eight acres, all perched right on the water's edge with almost two hundred fifty feet of waterfront. You're out there and you see this blue that goes clear into the horizon. I took a slow walk down the garden one afternoon and you can actually hear the birds that just seem to hop around. The plants wind up the side of the home and nothing looks too perfect or planned, just really green and established like it's been here forever.

Inside, it's a home for people who actually live and do things. The main living area stretches out so you can have those big family gatherings or even just a quiet Sunday with the doors open. The kitchen isn't just for show, either. Big island, real space to cook without bumping into anyone, and the kind of storage that cooks really use. You look out from the kitchen to the gardens and see how the sunlight lands just right in the afternoon—makes you want to sit for coffee instead of rushing out.

Bedrooms are their own thing here. The primary bedroom wing is just a little removed so it gives this sense of privacy. I stood in there with the doors open and it's hard to hear much except maybe some sounds from the pool if people are out there. The other bedrooms have these calm garden views—you wake up and all you see is green. Even the bathrooms, it's more like a little spa than what you expect from a regular home.

About that pool. You come outside and it wraps around with so many lounging spots it feels like a hotel, but with a more peaceful energy. Sometimes you spot butterflies by the edge or kids playing in the shallow end and it just clicks how this feels easy and relaxed, like Florida is supposed to. There's also a guest cottage tucked by the side with its own gym and a space for meditation—which does get used, the current owners say most mornings.

Evenings you'll see the lights glowing in the gardens with that pink Miami sunset reflecting on the water. Sometimes neighbors bike by or you might hear someone paddleboarding. The community feels private, but not too far from everything. Good schools are close, with cafes and shops scattered in and around Coral Gables, so you're never really out of touch.

This villa at 8901 Arvida Lane is different from anything else I've seen in Miami. It has this rare mix of classic style and real comfort, with the waterfront as your backyard and enough space that you almost forget you're still in the city. It just feels like you can live here with ease.

Come see if this place fits how you want to live. Any questions or if you just feel like walking through at your own pace, let me know. At LuxuryProperty dot com, we're here to help you find that one home that actually feels right.