A Home in Miami That Brings the Heat

Miami is a hotspot for those seeking sun, great cuisine and breezy waterfront homes. The newest jaw-dropping waterfront property for sale lies within one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Miami: Coconut Grove. The home enjoys the distinction of being only one of five waterfront properties in the small community of The Anchorage. The estate was also home to Basketball Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning, who spent most of his career with the Miami Heat. Well-situated within an exclusive gated community on the bay, the mansion brings together clean white marble floors with breathtaking deep blue sea views from almost every window. The large living and entertaining space offers unrivaled views of Biscayne Bay and boasts seven bedrooms and eight-and-a-half baths. The home’s private harbor can accommodate three boat slips and is completely custom-built, as evidenced by its clean coastal style. 3525 ANCHORAGE WAY – MIAMI, FLORIDA For a full immersive experience, take a virtual tour of the home here . But, it’s not just basketball stars that enjoy the best of fine cuisine, chic boutiques and plenty of sun here in Coconut Grove. You too can experience the best of the neighborhood. Here’s a short lineup of where to dine and visit in the area. DINE A jewel within the neighborhood’s dining scene lies within Jaguar Latin American Kitchen, offering a diverse menu selection and an expansive outdoor patio. Jaguar is stationed adjacent to CocoWalk, the well-designed, upscale shopping center that blends seamlessly into its seafaring village surroundings. The patrons are hip and the cuisine is inventive. Be sure to order the popular ceviche or get buzzed with endless mimosas, sangrias and bloody marys at weekend brunch. If an infusion of youthful cooking mastery seems enticing, visit Forbes’ 30 Under 30 chef Giorgio Rapicavoli’s latest culinary enterprise, Glass and Vine . In an intimate setting within Coconut Grove’s Peacock Park, delicious shareable dishes of sea scallops and bison tataki are served with much of the seating outside, offering glimpses of Biscayne Bay. VISIT Lush gardens and ancient Italian fountains complement stunning villa rooms, each filled with beautiful antique sculpture and paintings at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens . Originally built as industrialist James Deering’s winter home in the early 1900s, this beautiful European-inspired home is in the heart of Coconut Grove. The blush-hued walls in more than 70 rooms complement intricately painted ceilings, so don’t forget to look up… Coco Walk provides the neighborhood with a one-stop, eclectic mix of stores, restaurants and movie theater. Nightly entertainment and a short stroll to the waterfront make for a relaxing visit, a trait most bustling shopping plazas lack. Current renovations for the space [expected to be completed next year] will include a waterfall and open-air plaza with a mellow, contemporary design that blends in with the stylish Coconut Grove neighborhood surroundings. Find your own beautiful Florida home by the water or the 18th hole with Douglas Elliman.