Grove at Grand Bay condo

On the site of the famed Grand Bay Hotel in the exclusive enclave of Coconut Grove, the boldly innovative architect Bjarke Ingels has envisaged a new touchstone in condominium design. Buying at the Grove at Grand Bay promises to set the new standard in the Miami area for creative expansion of residential opulence, panoramic views, and extensive personalized service.

With only 96 residences ' 59 in the North Tower and 37 in the South Tower ' the Grove at Grand Bay sits on prestigious South Bayshore Drive in the heart of the captivating Coconut Grove neighborhood.

Two complementary towers seem to spin from their foundations. They ascend from a natural rise that attracted early settlers because of the breezes it captured. The new structures boast a lobby 18 feet above sea level. Above, the residences are designed to capture the breezes and views of Sailboat Bay, the marina and the city skyline. Each tower is capped with a stunning infinity pool while a ground level pool is hidden among the dense plantings of the great lawn.

To best encompass the playful ascent of the towers, the renowned landscape designer Raymond Jungles has envisioned a 're-groving' of Coconut Grove, incorporating a diverse palette of jungle-inspired plantings that will blend the tower site with the greater community. Views into the gardens will complement the mature urban vegetation surrounding it. Areas of exploration will open to the waters of Biscayne Bay and provide a green barrier to the 320 feet of frontage on South Bayshore Drive.

Personalized services are designed to accentuate and complement the intimate nature of the limited number of residences. Individualized attention will be paid by the full-time concierge and the butler staff. A private chef is available to meet every gustatory need and desire.

Because of the signature spiral of the two towers, every floor plan has unique features. All residences, however, share an extraordinary open-air quality as 12-foot ceilings are encased with 12-foot windows and sliding doors to provide an endless play of light through transparent walls of glass. Bedroom configurations range from two to five bedrooms. East facing terraces, some running almost the length of the building, reach out to an expansive 12 feet. Summer kitchens on the terraces feature electric cooking. Cooking in the interior kitchens is by gas.

Each residence is served by a private elevator. Penthouse and corner residences, which feature staff quarters, are provided with two-car air-conditioned garages; all other residences are provided two parking spaces in the garage.

Just beyond the refurbished plantings of this development lie other oceanfront destinations, including the Dinner Key Marina, Fresh Market, and Sunset Place. Neighborhoods in the vicinity include the mansion-dotted enclaves of Hughes Cove, Cocoplum and Gables Estates. Downtown Miami, South Beach and Key Biscayne lie minutes away.

From innovative design to the enchantment of the Coconut Grove setting, the Grove at Grand Bay offers simply the best in condominium living.

In Coconut Grove, you should also check out the Grovenor House .