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Neighborhood Walks: Coconut Grove

August 2024

To walk through Coconut Grove is to engage in a form of time travel. This 5.6-square-mile tract of Miami, home to the Four Seasons Private Residences, has witnessed the march of history since before Florida achieved statehood. Its streets tell tales of Tequesta Indians, Confederate deserters, and Bahamian immigrants. Today, multimillion dollar homes sit cheek by jowl with bohemian cafes and avant-garde galleries. The Grove's walkable nature invites exploration, offering routes that meander from the bustling waterfront to secluded tropical gardens, each path a thread in the rich tapestry of Miami's oldest neighborhood.

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Regatta Park's 1.6-kilometer loop invites a brisk 17-minute circuit, popular from December through July. This 15-acre nautical nexus, completed in 2015, unfolds beneath a canopy of nearly 1,000 trees and palms — 400 preserved or relocated, and 330 donated via Miami's Tree Mitigation Program. Stroll past the Expo Lawn, Regatta Lawn, and Tropical Gardens, pausing at the Native Hammock. The path skirts Dinner Key Marina, Miami's largest with 600 berths, before connecting to Peacock Park. Picnic tables and boat ramps punctuate this littoral route, offering unobstructed vistas of Biscayne Bay's cerulean expanse.

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The Kampong tropical plant sanctuary demands unhurried exploration. David Fairchild's former 9-acre domain stretches from roadside to bay, its meandering trails barely wider than the plant explorer's original buggy path. Each turn reveals botanical marvels: a 50-ton Tanzanian baobab here, a sausage tree's pendulous fruit there. The route to The Barnacle, Ralph Middleton Munroe's 1891 home, passes through Miami's last stands of tropical hardwood hammock. This five-acre time capsule, housing the county's oldest structure in situ, offers a glimpse of primordial Florida with every step.

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The first Saturday of every month sees Coconut Grove transform into a nocturnal art pilgrimage. The Art Stroll, gallery owner Johnny Valdes' brainchild, recasts the Mayfair Promenade as an al fresco gallery. Unlike Wynwood's sterile corridors, this monthly perambulation winds through brick-paved streets alive with impromptu exhibitions, street musicians, and food trucks. Valdes calls it "kinetic community-building," where each footfall might land you before an undiscovered masterpiece or a pop-up performance.

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The Vizcaya Museum and Garden demands comfortable shoes and a spirit of adventure. The approach wends through remnant forest, an echo of the 180 acres industrialist James Deering. Emerging onto the forecourt, you're confronted by an improbable Italianate villa. But the real journey begins in the formal gardens — a labyrinth of outdoor "rooms" connected by serpentine paths. Navigate a hedge maze, stumble upon a secret grotto, or ascend to a belvedere for panoramic views. The trek concludes at the whimsical stone barge, where you can rest and marvel at your passage from mangrove wilderness to Gilded Age folly, all within a leisurely afternoon's walk.

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As twilight descends on Coconut Grove, residents of Four Seasons Private Residences return from their neighborhood explorations. This 22-story tower, rising above the historic landscape, offers a contemporary counterpoint to the day's journeys through botanical gardens, art-filled streets, and Gilded Age estates. From their homes, residents can gaze upon Biscayne Bay, echoing the views from Regatta Park and Vizcaya, while the building's lush landscaping pays homage to The Kampong's diverse flora. Here, the Grove's blend of natural beauty, cultural vibrancy, and historical significance finds its modern expression.

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THIS MATERIAL DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW OR WHERE PRIOR REGISTRATION OR OTHER QUALIFICATION IS REQUIRED. IMAGES ARE ARTIST’S CONCEPTUAL RENDERINGS AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PLANS, FEATURES AND AMENITIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. FOUR SEASONS PRIVATE RESIDENCES MIAMI AT COCONUT GROVE ARE NOT OWNED, DEVELOPED OR SOLD BY FOUR SEASONS HOTELS LIMITED OR ITS AFFILIATES (FOUR SEASONS). THE DEVELOPER, M-2699 S. BAYSHORE OWNER LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“MSBO”), USES THE FOUR SEASONS TRADEMARKS AND TRADENAMES UNDER A LICENSE FROM FOUR SEASONS HOTELS LIMITED. THE MARKS “FOUR SEASONS,” “FOUR SEASONS HOTELS AND RESORTS,” ANY COMBINATION THEREOF AND THE TREE DESIGN ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF FOUR SEASONS HOTELS LIMITED IN CANADA AND U.S.A. AND OF FOUR SEASONS HOTELS (NETHERLANDS) LTD. ELSEWHERE. FOUR SEASONS PRIVATE RESIDENCES MIAMI AT COCONUT GROVE ARE BEING DEVELOPED BY MSBO. PURCHASERS AGREE TO LOOK SOLELY TO MSBO WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL MATTERS RELATING TO THE MARKETING AND/OR DEVELOPMENT OF FOUR SEASONS PRIVATE RESIDENCES MIAMI AT COCONUT GROVE AND WITH RESPECT TO THE SALES OF UNITS. ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. EXCLUSIVE MARKETING & SALES, FORT REALTY LLC AND CMC REAL ESTATE LLC. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.
HOME WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS
Standing in the front row on Biscayne Bay, with gentle curves and floor-to-ceiling glass walls, Four Seasons Residences Coconut Grove flows to the landscape’s rhythm. Subtly integrated yet unmistakably a beacon, its architecture reflects the silhouettes of nature, while interiors celebrate waterfront luxury living along the luminous coastline with unobstructed views.
INTEGRATED LIVING SPACES
Designed by Revuelta Architecture International, Four Seasons Private Residences Coconut Grove comprises 70 waterfront homes of generous proportions with 11-foot ceilings with expansive curved balconies that bring Biscayne Bay into the unparalleled elegance and modern comfort inside. The architecture is complemented by lush gardens designed by Peter Wirtz International Landscape Architects.
MICHELE BÖNAN INTERIORS
Inspired by Coconut Grove’s bohemian spirit and lush landscape, celebrated Florentine designer Michele Bönan blends coastal nonchalance with Italian craftsmanship. Thoughtfully designed spaces with Italian craftsmanship and attention to detail in a splendid setting with refined finishes and a classic style that blends tropical nonchalance with European craftsmanship.
FOUR SEASONS SERVICE
Exceptional services and amenities round out this coveted destination in Miami luxury living, where meticulous attention is devoted to every facet of life the Four Seasons way. Residents enjoy an exclusive residential lifestyle featuring a dedicated pool deck and a stylish bar lounge designed for ultimate relaxation and socializing.
NATURAL TEXTURES
Florentine architect and designer Michele Bönan is guided by immutable mantras: quality, precision, and respect for the unique character of a project’s unique Coconut Grove location. In Coconut Grove, Bönan’s signature style captivates residents right from the start with statement walls in the lobby featuring reliefs of palm leaves, elegant furniture, organic lines, and materials in rich tropical texture.
REFINED FINISHES
Designed by Michele Bonan, the bathrooms are equipped with Calacatta and Carrara marble, complemented by freestanding tubs gracefully positioned above Italian travertine floors. Every detail has been carefully chosen to convey beauty, comfort and wellbeing, delivered through thoughtfully designed spaces with impeccable craftsmanship and luxurious materials.
PRIME LOCATION
Four Seasons Private Residences Coconut Grove is perched above Miami's most historic and vibrant neighborhood, offering an intimate atmosphere just moments away from the city’s cultural attractions, Michelin-starred fine dining, and beaches. Renowned for its rich history and exuberant landscape, Coconut Grove is characterized by its old banyan trees, lush palm thickets, and rare tropical ferns. These elements create a picturesque setting along its boutique-lined streets, where the natural beauty provides pleasant shadows and a serene ambiance.
SOPHISTICATED WATERFRONT HOME
Each Private Residence at Four Seasons Coconut Grove exudes an atmosphere of airy sophistication, featuring expansive waterfront views of Biscayne Bay. The spacious living rooms open directly to the terrace through floor-to-ceiling glass doors, maximizing natural light and airflow while enhancing the open, airy feel of the home. This seamless indoor-outdoor connection ensures a bright, inviting environment.
BESPOKE BATHROOM
Adorned with Calacatta and Carrara marble and Italian travertine floors, the bathrooms evoke a mood of elegance with expansive views and natural light through floor-to-ceiling glass panels by German maker Schüco.
BOTANICAL INTERIOR
This botanical theme nods to tropical modernism, featuring a harmonious mix of linens, raffias, and natural stones in light hues. The use of veined marbles and metals such as bronze and chrome adds a touch of polish and sophistication. A combination of veined marbles, and metals such as bronze and chrome, add a dose of polish. This design seamlessly blends traditional European craftsmanship with Coconut Grove’s bohemian legacy and Miami’s opulent style.
LAVISH LOBBY
Inspired by the lush Coconut Grove landscape, this beautifully designed space showcases soft-hued residential warmth to welcome residents and guests. Residents can enjoy an intimate library and an exclusive residents-only bar lounge. The palm-framed pool deck offers a serene outdoor retreat, perfectly complemented by a sensuous hammam spa equipped with steam saunas and ice baths.