Althea Row interior

Opening soon in the city’s brand-new Biltmore Square community off Anderson Road and Valencia Avenue, Althea Row evokes a new standard of luxury residential living in the City Beautiful that is unmatched in its architectural designs and interior finishes. Offering an exclusive set of five residences that are close enough to Downtown Coral Gables’ renowned amenities yet tucked away near the Granada Golf Course and the city’s tree canopies, Althea Row – named after the mother of Coral Gables founder George Merrick – is a product of the original design and vision for the City Beautiful that honors its past while shaping its future.

Althea Row is more than just a beautiful living space that includes three floors with a private elevator and 4 car garage. Each 4-bed and 4.5-bath residence makes it unique and functional with an array of high-end finishes. A practical layout starting with a beautiful front garden, a coralina porch, balconies and an expansive terrace flow from an elegant kitchen in the heart of your home. Transitioning to the outdoors from its luxurious dining area, the majestic loggia set along the home’s terrace allows you to enjoy Coral Gables’ tropical weather, placing you in a relaxing and secluded retreat.

Built with sophisticated stone coral architecture, brown clay barrel roof tile, a cast aluminum balustrade in a dark walnut finish and exterior copper lanterns that greet residents with the warmest of welcomes, Althea Row’s elements derive from the distinct Spanish colonial architecture designed by the award-winning Maria de la Guardia. Drawing upon traditional and streamlined classical, regional and contemporary influences to reflect authentic details and proportions, each residence brings a sophisticated sense of place for the 21^st century.

Coral Gables, FL

Taking it beyond anything else offered in Coral Gables, Althea Row is only a few minutes away from the celebrated Gables Waterway, originally navigated by George Merrick. This, and other recreational amenities abound near Althea Row, such as the elegant Biltmore Hotel and its 23,000-square-foot swimming pool along with its 18-hole championship golf course designed by Donald Ross. Also, just a short distance is the historic Venetian Pool, designed with a Mediterranean Revival style and serving as the largest freshwater pool in the United States.

Whether out on the town or at home, Althea Row’s dynamic location and thoughtful design easily complement the city’s appeal and a lifestyle that modern urban dwellers look for in a home. With so much to offer, Althea Row truly raises the standard in classic Gables living.

Once you take a look, you’ll agree… the renderings are worth 1,000 words, but the real thing says everything. To book your tour of Althea Row’s new model residence, call 305.422.1189 or visit MG Developer’s sales office at 718 Valencia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Follow on Instagram at @BiltmoreSquare and @MGDeveloper, Facebook @MGDeveloperCoralGables, and Twitter @MG_Developer.

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As a sponsor of Illuminate Coral Gables, MG Developer is honored to help elevate the city’s culture and history while setting it apart from any other place else in South Florida.

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Illuminate Coral Gables (ICG), one of South Florida’s most transformative public art initiatives with gleaming art, is that bit of magic. Operating under the Coral Gables Community Foundation and supported by MG Developer, ICG takes the intentional use of light and technology to transform public art by day into inspiring works at night. Curated by Lance Fung with Catherine Cathers, Jennifer Easton and Rosie Gordon-Wallace, ICG is created for specific outdoor locations throughout Coral Gables, adding an element of intrigue and sophistication that residents can enjoy during an evening stroll or meeting with friends and family for a night out.

“Coral Gables has always had something different that makes it one of the most dynamic and interesting places to live, work and play,” says MG Developer CEO Alirio Torrealba. “We’re here to build beautiful residences that complement the city’s design, but we’re also here to create world-class communities and support local businesses that make this The City Beautiful. The people are what make this community, and it’s our pleasure and honor to be a part of this initiative that elevates the city’s culture and history while setting it apart from any other place else in South Florida.”

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On display from February 12 to March 14, ICG brings eight fantastic projects including video projections, sculpture and art installations by a stellar group of 15 local, national and international artists including Kiki Smith and Cai Guo-Qiang.

Smith’s project, Blue Night, brings 42 suspended mirrored renderings of animal constellations from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres over Giralda Plaza, a pedestrian-centric shopping corridor with unforgettable restaurants and music performances. Reflecting light through transparent blue backgrounds and holographic vinyl that denotes the stars comprising each constellation, the piece has an Augmented Reality (AR) component that enables viewers to see ghosted constellation images and asterism on their devices throughout the day and night, offering a unique conversation piece before or after dining at Giralda’s fine restaurants.

Cai Guo-Qiang’s Fireflies, making its debut in South Florida, is an interactive and mesmerizing public artwork with lighted pedicabs that roam through the city’s downtown, adding color and joy with handmade Chinese silk lanterns. Based out of Giralda Plaza and Miracle Mile, guests can enjoy riding through a mobile work of art and seeing Coral Gables from a new perspective, taking in its classic architecture, modern boutiques, and effortless lifestyle.

With an extensive variety of functional art in and around the city’s business district, Coral Gables is having a shining moment in culture and community, inviting everyone to visit and make their home in what continues to be the City Beautiful.

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MG Developer is a residential property development company based in Coral Gables, Florida. Led by Alirio Torrealba, the firm provides and implements a comprehensive array of real estate-oriented services, from concept creation and property site selection to project advancement. MG Developer has reignited George Merrick’s vision of Building Beautiful as a member of the Coral Gables community and is committed to the beautification of the City and supports its Art in Public Places program.

In December of 2018, MG Developer dedicated an original stone bench, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to the City of Coral Gables at the inaugural dedication to the City’s Art in Public Places, Public Art in Private Development program, furthering MG’s mission of enhancing arts and culture in the community. Soon, it will add another piece of public art in the City’s Balboa Plaza. With a resurgence of art and culture, Coral Gables is showing its neighboring cities and global guests that it can also offer a trove of creativity that produces an array of works found nowhere else in South Florida. For additional information, visit www.mgdevelopermiami.com.

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In 2015 a new developer to Coral Gables broke ground on his first luxury project, Biltmore Parc. In 2017, it announced that one of the first of a number of their Coral Gables-based developments, the townhouse community on Valencia Avenue was 100 percent sold out. In December of 2020, MG Developer, a company founded by Alirio Torrealba, began building its 8th property in the city and despite the pandemic, MG’s mission for the City Beautiful never wavered. In fact, MG Developer remained focused on building beautiful homes that provide authentic sophisticated luxury living without compromising any detail. Since the company’s first project, they have been creating a number of new developments that not only complement the city’s character, but that truly elevate its standard of living in a variety of ways.

Biltmore Row’s distinct façade

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During these changing times, the company has been diligently working at finalizing its master-planned community -- Biltmore Square, a modern addition to the classic charm of Coral Gables, which will be completed in 2022. “Our new townhome residences in Coral Gables’ Biltmore Square enclave are the perfect place for newcomers to settle in and enjoy warm weather, ample indoor and outdoor space, all while being in proximity to the city’s core of luxury lifestyle amenities,” says Alirio Torrealba, CEO and Founder of MG Developer. From golf to shopping and dining, residents of Biltmore Square get to enjoy all the privileges of sophisticated living.

Ron Shuffield, President and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services (BHHS) EWM Realty, the highly-respected realty company now leading sales and marketing for MG’s Althea Row and Biltmore Row, said, “MG Developer has done remarkable things and is an integral part of the Coral Gables community. We look forward to watching the company’s vision for the city evolve.” The realty company that has been seeing a great deal of interest from Northerners, believes MG’s developments are a match for those looking for an ideal location, luxury living, privacy as well as access to shopping, dining and cultural attractions.

MG Developer has reignited George Merrick’s vision of Building Beautiful with the dedication of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to the City of Coral Gables. This original stone bench is the inaugural dedication to the City’s Art in Public Places, Public Art in Private Development program, furthering MG’s mission of enhancing arts & culture in the community. Balboa Plaza, where the bench is located, is situated across from the Biltmore Square community. In the background is MG’s award-winning Beatrice Row development.

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MG’s stunning residences at Biltmore Square include: the 32-unit Biltmore Parc, the award-winning nine-unit Beatrice Row, the five-unit Althea Row (coming this year) and the 10-unit Biltmore Row (coming 2022), are all within walking distance of Downtown Coral Gables yet secluded enough to enjoy the area’s lush landscapes and quaint neighborhood. Offering a modern, yet classic flair to the city’s international architecture, Biltmore Square’s Georgian-style blocks mark the community’s latest addition of luxury townhomes in Coral Gables.

The latest collection of combined 15, 4-bedroom/4.5 bath elevatored residences – ten at Biltmore Row, and five at the adjacent Althea Row, are ideally located on the tree-lined Anderson Road in Coral Gables. The grand, oversized townhomes range from 4,500 square feet to 5,500 square feet, and are priced starting from $3.4 million. These residences present a unique opportunity to enjoy living in walking distance to the Giralda Plaza, Miracle Mile, Riviera Country Club, and The Biltmore Hotel.

All of MG’s contemporary enclaves offer their own unique charm and distinct design elements. In Coral Gables, MG developed Valencia Townhomes, The Ponce, Villa Blanc, and the first phase of Biltmore Square, which includes Biltmore Parc and the award-winning Beatrice Row residences. MG is now building Biltmore Row and about to finalize construction on Althea Row.

Biltmore Row’s kitchens seamlessly transition outdoors

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Currently, MG Developer is the most active developer in Coral Gables. Most recently, Colliers International announced that a finance team led by Jeffrey Donnelly and Dmitry Levkov structured more than $16 million in equity financing for the combined 15 residences of Biltmore Row and Althea Row.

MG Developer’s role in supporting the Coral Gables lifestyle through distinct residences and unique art has brought an added layer of originality to the city’s charm and appeal for all residents to enjoy. It’s all part of the vision to building beautiful. “Our vision was and still is to establish enclaves within this historic city and create the next chapter for residents to take part in” concludes Torrealba.

For more information, visit: www.mgdevelopermiami.com or 718 Valencia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134, 305.460.6719 #BuildingCityBeautiful

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Marcelo Kingston, Developer of 57 Ocean, Bernardo Fort-Brescia, FAIA, international award-winning architect and founding Principal of Arquitectonica, Dr. Wallace "J" Nichols, Marine Biologist and Author of best-selling book Blue Mind, and Vivien Sylvester, Co-founder and Creative Director of One Ocean Beauty (which will operated out of the 57 Ocean private spa when the building opens next year), were hosted by Haute Living's April Donelson.

The talk included an introduction by Kingston, who presented the Blue Wellness to be found at 57 Ocean, the boutique, luxury condominium currently under construction on Millionaire's Row between Atlantic Heights and Mid-Beach in Miami Beach.

Watch the webinar below.

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Highlights from today's webinar:

Marcelo Kingston: "The ocean was always a big reference for us, in driving and creating a sense of place; how it feels to live by the water, how that beautiful ocean in front of us can really improve lives. By bringing (in) Bernardo, we're not only bringing a global perspective of architecture and design, but the local context of how you really eliminate or blur those boundaries that separate indoor and outdoor spaces. I think the balconies at 57 Ocean are a statement. You've never seen any project in Miami where you have 12-foot balconies wrapping up the whole building and truly extending the indoor leaving to the outdoors."

Bernardo Fort-Brescia, FAIA: "When they (57 Ocean residents) open those doors into the terrace, they will feel the outdoors where they can furnish it and live outside. They actually can live outside. A project like this is responding to a new period in the way people evaluate a place where to live. A customer who thinks it should be expected to appreciate those terraces and how wide and deep they are. They're not just there for symbolic gesture of having a terrace so you can check the box. "

Dr. Wallace "J" Nichols: "chemical, number one source of awe, exciting, sets foot inside... water is the number one way to move into that blue mind state. What we mean by blue mind is that mildly meditative state of mind that makes us feel cool, calm connected, creative, sometimes courageous, and compassionate. It's a time when we get our best ideas. Architects, artists and musicians throughout all history have said that walking by the water, looking at the water is when (they) got (their) 'aha' moments and (they) need to write them down."

Vivien Sylvester: "We used packaging that can be recycled, single cell, looking good, simplification of things... We use packaging that can be recycled and we reproduce all marine actives naturally through blue bio-technology in the lab. We're able to take a single cell, take it back to the lab and regrow it through by bio-fermentation versus harvesting large amounts of products out of the ocean. Our products are about looking good, feeling good, and doing good."

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Walk into a two story foyer and living room with views to the pool and gardens. The stunningly beautiful private pool area has a private and flat grounds beyond. Enjoy the Viking outdoor kitchen with fireplace next to the pool/spa. There is wide-plank walnut flooring, honed granite floor in foyer with venetian plaster. Custom cabinetry throughout by Design Galleria, Ann Saks tile, as well as Calacutta gold marble in the master bath with heated flooring.

The guest wing comes with separate entrance. This property is energy efficient and runs on geothermal heating and air, Elevator, Control4 systems and security throughout. The trerrace level includes McIntosh theater, wine cellar, gym with spa, billiards room with lounge and fireplace and guest suite. Furnishings by Roberto Cavalli, Christopher Guy and Minotti.

Address:421 Blackland Road, Atlanta, GA 30342

Price: $9,500,000

Bedrooms: 7

Bathrooms: 8 full + 4 half

View the listing here.

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The layout is open but rooms are distributed to allow for privacy as well. Limestone columns flank the living areas adding a modernist architectural element.

The home is turn-key and features hurricane-impact windows, 2-car garage, Pergola covered outdoor kitchen with stainless steel appliances, covered patio, state of the art audio system, huge master bedroom and bath with fine cabinetry and stunning millwork throughout.

The home is centrally located and commuter friendly. This home is upscale, in pristine condition and suited for anyone expecting refinement.

Address: 442 Amalfi Ave, Miami, FL 33146

Price: $1,695,000

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

View the listing here.

For more information contact Henry Tamayo at 786-512-7682 or henry@movingbillions.com

Henry Tamayo is the exclusive agent representing the Coral Gables, Florida real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Images courtesy of Henry Tamayo 

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