Fully Renovated Home At 16 Palm Ave

There is something about southern Florida sunlight when it catches the water just right. That is exactly what you get with this fully renovated villa at 16 Palm Ave, right on Police gated Palm Island in Miami. First time I walked in here, the world outside seemed to go a little quieter. It was early afternoon and honestly the trees outside the windows made everything inside kind of glow. You always hear about Mediterranean Revival homes but here it feels lived in and fresh at the same time.

You probably want to know the basics. We are talking about six bedrooms and a ton of space, with just over nine thousand built up area, but the outside is what people really talk about. The house sits tucked away on this lush thirty five thousand square foot lot that feels much bigger because you have all that open sky and water at your doorstep. Bayfront views wrap around for two hundred twenty feet so if you happen to have a yacht or just like watching boats go by you are in the right spot. There are days when I have walked around outside for a while, especially in late afternoons, just watching the water move. Some neighbors have kayaks tied up and you catch sunset colors bouncing off the surface.

The house was gutted and rebuilt in two thousand nine so everything feels up to date and honestly really solid. There is a whole new master bedroom plus a family wing and the kitchen makes you want to cook from scratch. No cold showrooms here it is more like making coffee in your socks on a weekend morning kind of space. And with the tech setup, you can control everything right from your phone which means one less thing to worry about when you are out for the night in Miami or back from a trip. Lighting is simple to adjust and the home runs on smart systems so life just gets easier. Oh and energy bills still stay calm thanks to solar panels on the roof.

Some homes have little extras that do not always make it into photos right away. There is a wine cellar right off the courtyard, and I have seen people set it up for easy evenings after work with friends. The home theater actually works for movie night not just for show. If you like staying active at home the gym is more private than most clubs and the steam room close by makes post workout mornings that much better. There is even a bocce court tucked in beside the house which gets used almost every weekend. Heated pool and spa area never feel too far away so kids and guests drift out there naturally even in the cooler evenings.

Sometimes guests stay for more than a day or two so it helps that there is a separate guest house. The privacy feels right. I have wandered over there and if I were visiting, I honestly would not want to leave. Kids play in the beach area by the water while parents catch a break on the main patio. You hear the coffee grinder from the kitchen in the mornings and on quieter days you catch bird song mixed with the breeze. The entire place is surrounded by greenery so it somehow manages to feel completely private yet right in the middle of Palm Island. I have walked to local cafes nearby and the Miami nightlife always calls but coming home to this villa is a treat.

The best thing is the feeling you get as soon as you step through the front door. Sometimes properties look good in pictures but do not really settle you inside. This one feels easy almost right away. Maybe it is the way the courtyard naturally brings light from all directions or maybe it is just how open everything is to the bay. You really just have to see if it makes you want to stay a bit longer.

If you want to know more or just want to come by and look around, just let me know. The only real way to know if a villa like this is your next home is by spending a few minutes walking through. At LuxuryProperty.com, I am always happy to show you around or answer questions so you can feel as comfortable as possible with your next move.