5400 Hammock Dr Coral Gables, Miami

Sometimes a place feels tucked away from the world in all the right ways and honestly that is the sense I got walking up to this villa at 5400 Hammock Drive in Coral Gables. Hammock Lakes is the kind of community where the trees are older than almost anything around and you can hear the leaves move when the wind comes through in the afternoon. I just sort of took a breath for a second before even heading in and you might do the same because the approach is beautiful and private all at once.

The villa itself stands out in the best possible way because it does feel modern and tropical but not forced. Plenty of floor to ceiling windows so you feel part of the garden most of the time. Sun gets in pretty much everywhere you want it. I noticed the light moves across the big family room all day long. Sometimes you forget whether you are inside or out because the glass doors slide right back and suddenly the living area and the garden just blend together. It actually makes weekends with friends or family feel easy. The sound of water from the pool is always in the background even when you are having a coffee in the kitchen or just hanging out by the lounge chairs. There are huge old oaks that really do give the place a lot of privacy. Nobody is looking in here and you just kind of feel you are someplace special. In the evenings you would see the sunset through the trees and probably hear a few birds too. People walk their dogs in this part of Hammock Lakes and often stop to say hi because it has a local feel. You can tell folks know each other here.

Living here means you have seven bedrooms all spread out nicely so everyone seems to have their own corner. Eight and a half baths so mornings are never a rush. The guest house is around the side and feels completely its own with plenty of light coming in. I walked up the stairs to check out the view and there is an elevator if you need it so everything feels accessible. There is a full house generator so you do not worry about storms. Miami is sometimes like that but here it just means you keep going like nothing happened. Even the air at night is quieter under these oaks.

The kitchen is the kind that actually makes you want to cook real meals. That is not always the case in bigger homes but this one looks out over the family room and right through the glass to the grill and the whole outdoor BBQ area. You can watch the kids swim or wander around the pool while you make breakfast or dinner and it almost feels like everyone is in the same room. Sometimes you see someone open a bottle from the wine cellar and just take a seat and talk for a while. It is a space that pulls you in without being fussy.

Smart home system is already set up so playing music or setting the mood for a quiet night is as simple as tapping your phone. It makes it feel like everything is a little easier and honestly a bit more fun. Even the simple things like turning on the lights before you get home or checking the security while you are out give that comfortable peace of mind. That is a small thing until it is not.

Outdoors it is just green everywhere. The garden has winding paths and spaces where you could put a hammock or just find a shady place to read. Pool is definitely big enough for real laps but it is also the kind of spot you just float for a while and forget you have calls coming in. You feel tucked away yet you are only minutes from everything in Miami. Coffee shops are never far and it is an easy drive to some of the best restaurants and little bakeries you will find this side of Florida.

You can read about all the features and amenities but honestly the feeling you get from this villa is not something you find on paper. The only way to know if this is the right move for you is to come and walk through it. Take your time. If you have questions about Hammock Lakes or just want to see what makes this place different reach out any time. At LuxuryProperty dot com we try to make your next move as comfortable and genuine as possible.