Carlton International Presents

Found in luxurious area of Beaulieu-sur-Mer. A prestigious neighbourhood just outside of Monaco. This outstanding apartment overlooks the turquoise sea and the mountains.

This romantic apartment is 164m2 or 1750ft2 in size. The home has sole occupancy of the entire floor and its own entrance.

The living room, dining room, and both bedrooms open onto the magnificent terrace. From here you can admire the landscape, sunbathe, and wine and dine alfresco style. Its privileged position allows for breathtaking sunsets every day. In addition, this apartment has an independent studio. The studio has a fantastic sea view and access to the terrace. By the entrance has another south-facing terrace. An extra perk that is ideal during the summer months.

All rooms have elegant high ceilings and large patio doors. The home retains many of the original cornices and beautiful touches. The spacious living room extends into the dining room and an additional library or reception room. The two spacious bedrooms are well separated. You can host guests in the studio which has one bedroom. As well as a separate kitchen and small living area. Ideal for a teenager or as a professional rented office.

Two large loft garages complete this property. It is just a short walk from the city centre and the beaches.

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Address: Beaulieu-sur-Mer - next door to Monaco, literally footsteps away.

Price: $3,100,000

Photo credit: Carlton International Photography

For more information, please contact Philip Weiser at 33 6 14 34 13 14 or info@carlton-group.com

Philip Weiser is the exclusive agent representing the French Riviera, France real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Boutique Bayfront Development Curated by Piero Lissoni and Arquitectonica Slated for Delivery Winter 2021  

As the U.S. prepares to reopen to international tourism this November, European buyers eager to return to South Florida’s own riviera should look no further.

Dreams of rosé filled days and glamorous nights in St. Tropez, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat or Monaco will soon become a year-round reality, as Monaco Yacht Club & Residences, the widely-anticipated, new boutique Bayfront residences and private marina well-sited on one of Miami Beach’s last remaining waterfront parcels, rapidly approaches completion. Optimum Development USA’s internationally-lauded project, which broke ground in February 2020, is on schedule to be delivered this Winter.

“We’re thrilled to come one step closer to the building’s final stage and opening the doors to our residents who will soon call Monaco Yacht Club & Residences home,” said Matthew Barry, Managing Director of Optimum Development USA. “Our unprecedented sales success, including the sale of our two impressive penthouses, is a testament to the dedication of our savvy brokers and the one-of-a-kind South of France lifestyle that this development celebrates.”

For those seeking the Mediterranean’s Miami match, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences offers just thirty-nine luxurious waterfront residences delivered fully finished with curated interiors by two of the most esteemed names in design, Piero Lissoni and Arquitectonica.  The world-class design team introduces a new dimension in sophisticated European design and elegant, waterfront living synonymous with the French Riviera to Miami Beach that has attracted well-heeled buyers from the U.S. and around the world.  Now more than 65% sold-out, steadfast sales have been attributed to its tranquil and exclusive Bayfront setting; large, airy offerings; and one-of-a-kind waterfront amenities such as its own private marina, that up the ante on luxury and convenience.

“Seeing Monaco Yacht Club & Residences come to life and now in its final dimensions is an especially proud moment,” said Edgardo Defortuna, president and CEO of Fortune International Group, the exclusive brokerage of the project. “The global response to the property has been nothing short of compelling and a testament to its international appeal.   Now more so than ever before, buyers are recognizing the importance of having the intimacy of a full-service boutique building.”

Led by Monaco Yacht Club & Residences’ general contractor, Moss Construction, construction focuses on the completion of the nautically-themed, 12-story boutique building’s breathtaking rooftop terrace featuring panoramic views of the Miami skyline and a pool with poolside chaise lounge chairs, Jacuzzi and shaded lounge areas with a grill for entertaining.  An exclusive enclave with its own private marina offering for residents, the building’s boardwalk and 12 private dock slips were recently completed.

“The response to Monaco Yacht Club & Residences’ boat slips has been extraordinary,” added Barry. “With only a handful of slips remaining, our buyers recognize the unparalleled value and convenience of having their boat docked right at their doorstep, combined with the first-class services offered by a luxury condominium lifestyle.”

Monaco Yacht Club & Residences will include one to four-bedroom residences, ranging in size from 918 to nearly 5,000 square feet, and two one-of-a-kind penthouses featuring spacious living areas, private terraces, and summer kitchens. Primed for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining, the meticulously designed homes will feature expansive wraparound terraces – each with sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Miami skyline – as well as contemporary Italian kitchens by Boffi.  Additional highlights within the residences include stone countertops, 10 to 11-foot-high ceilings throughout, large walk-in closets, private elevator entrances, and premium bathroom interiors featuring imported Italian marble flooring, large tubs, and frameless, glass-enclosed rainfall showers with designer faucets.

With exclusive sales and marketing handled by Fortune Development Sales, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences are priced from $1.1 million. For more information, please call 305.749.9126, visit the website at https://monacoyachtclubresidences.com/, or schedule a showing at the sales gallery located at 6897 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach.

About Optimum Asset Management:

Optimum Asset Management is a visionary, fully integrated real estate and development investment firm that specializes in curating, creating, and delivering unique, exclusive lifestyle and architecturally distinct properties. Optimum’s very selective investments are comprised of ultra-luxury condominiums, high-end retail, strategically located lifestyle boutique hotels, and “Class A” office buildings in some of the best locations in growing, stable cities throughout the globe. Headquartered in Luxembourg, Optimum Group’s U.S. operations are managed in the Miami office, with additional offices and investments located in New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. The firm’s current global real estate portfolio in high barrier to entry markets exceeds $2 billion in both stabilized and projects under development. For more information, please visit http://www.optimumam.com/.

Fortune International Group:

Synonymous with excellence, quality, customer service, and unwavering commitment to the highest standards of luxury, Fortune International Group has been a recognized leader in development, sales, and marketing since 1983. With over 7,000 units and 9 million square feet of projects delivered, the company’s prestigious development portfolio includes many of the most prominent residential properties in South Florida including Jade Signature, The Ritz-Carlton Residences Sunny Isles Beach, Auberge Beach Residences and Spa Fort Lauderdale, Jade Residences Brickell; Jade Beach, Jade Ocean, and Hyde Resort & Residences Hollywood. In addition, Fortune Development Sales is the premier, exclusive on-site sales and marketing representative for third-party development projects in South Florida, having sold more than 25,000 units and currently representing some of South Florida’s most successful projects such as Missoni Baia, Una Residences, 57 Ocean, 2000 Ocean, Monaco Yacht Club, 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach, Brickell Flatiron, SLS Lux & Gran Paraiso, among others. Led by visionary founder Edgardo Defortuna, Fortune International Group has 18 offices around the world with nearly 1,000 associates. Fortune’s international broker network reaches legions of prospective buyers from South Florida to Buenos Aires, Hong Kong to São Paolo, and Manhattan to Paris. www.fortuneintlgroup.com.

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Matthew Barry, Edgardo Defortuna, and Andrew Mcallister drop the anchor to celebrate the topping off of Monaco Yacht Club & Residences, the boutique bayfront development curated by Piero Lissoni and Arquitectonica slated for delivery at the end of 2021

Photo Credit: Chris Carter

Developer Optimum Asset Management USA celebrated the milestone today in tandem with the boutique Bayfront condominium’s exclusive sales broker, Fortune Development Sales, and the general contractor, Moss Construction.  Located at 6800 Indian Creek Drive, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences is an exclusive enclave of thirty-nine luxurious waterfront residences and a private marina in collaboration with two of the most esteemed names in design, Piero Lissoni and Arquitectonica.

Photo Credit: Chris Carter

To commemorate the topping off, the development team -- including Matthew Barry, Managing Director of Optimum Asset Management USA; Jamie Telchin, Executive Director of Optimum Asset Management USA; Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group; and Andrew McAllister, Co-President of Moss Construction South Florida -- took to the top of the building, where they popped champagne and posed for photos against a dramatic background of Biscayne Bay and the city skyline. Moss Construction additionally hosted a celebratory lunch for 250 of the company’s construction workers, engineers, and other contractors who have been instrumental in the tower’s rise.

Completion of the internationally-lauded project, which broke ground in February 2020, is on schedule to be delivered at the end of this year.

Photo Credit: Chris Carter

“Seeing Monaco Yacht Club & Residences come to life and now in its final dimensions is an especially proud moment,” said Matthew Barry, Managing Director of Optimum Asset Management USA. “The global response to the tower has been nothing short of compelling and a testament to its international appeal. Now more so than ever before, buyers are recognizing the importance of having the intimacy of a full-service boutique building combined with the exclusivity of being located on one of the last remaining waterfront properties in the area.”

With a coveted location in Miami Beach’s MiMo District, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences introduces a new dimension in sophisticated European design and elegant, waterfront living synonymous with the French Riviera to Miami Beach.

Photo Credit: Chris Carter

To be delivered fully-finished, each of the modern unit interiors was meticulously curated with precise attention to detail, inclusive of the refined Italian-made fixtures and finishes, with Arrigoni wide plank wood flooring from Austria.  The design palette of warm whites and rich woods for the lobby and the premier “Resident’s Lounge” -- featuring a library and breakfast bar for leisurely waterfront dining -- evoke a timeless, classic mood reminiscent of a luxurious Côte d’Azur summer resort and responds to the building’s program of luxury living, fun lifestyle, laid-back environment, and relaxed atmosphere.

“Luxury buyers from across the globe have been specifically seeking this project out for its boutique, full-service offering, unparalleled Bayfront location, and the rare opportunity to dock one’s boat in their very own backyard,” said Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group, the project’s exclusive broker. “Combining the spectacular style and extraordinary talents of Piero Lissoni and Bernardo Fort-Brescia with an array of first-class services and amenities, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences celebrate the very best Miami Beach has to offer.”

Photo Credit: Chris Carter

Monaco Yacht Club & Residences will include one to four-bedroom residences, ranging in size from 918 to nearly 5,000 square feet. A limited collection of two impressive penthouses will offer expansive living areas, including private terraces with summer kitchens, starting at 2,888 square feet. Primed for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining, the meticulously designed homes will feature expansive wraparound terraces – each with finished floors and ceilings and sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the Miami skyline – as well as contemporary Italian kitchens by Boffi.  Additional highlights within the residences will include stone countertops, 10-11-foot high ceilings throughout, large walk-in closets, pre-wired for Home Automation systems to accommodate the latest “Smart Building” technology, private elevator entrances, and premium bathroom interiors featuring imported Italian marble flooring, spacious tubs and frameless, glass-enclosed rainfall showers with designer faucets.

Offering the best of a yachtsman’s lifestyle, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences feature a 12 slip marina available exclusively to residents, as well as a yachting concierge for maintenance needs, yacht charters or sailing, and fishing excursions for the day to the Bahamas, the Florida Keys or to enjoy the Atlantic Ocean and the best of South Florida’s coastal living. Other waterfront amenities include paddleboarding, kayaking, and more.

A myriad of additional resort-style amenities includes a breathtaking rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Miami skyline featuring a pool with poolside chaise lounge chairs, Jacuzzi, and shaded lounge areas with a grill for entertaining; as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking Biscayne Bay.

Photo Credit: Chris Carter

With exclusive sales and marketing handled by Fortune Development Sales, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences are priced from $1.1 million.  For more information, please call 305.749.9126, visit the website at https://monacoyachtclubresidences.com/, or schedule a showing by appointment only at the sales gallery located at 6897 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach.

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Photo Credit: Courtesy of Monaco Yacht Club & Residences

An exclusive enclave with its own private marina offering just thirty-nine luxurious waterfront residences, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences will be delivered fully-finished with curated interiors by world-renowned Italian interior designer, Piero Lissoni.

Well-sited on one of the last remaining waterfront properties in Miami Beach, the nautically themed, boutique Bayfront condominium is the vision of international real estate leader Optimum Development USA, which tasked award-winning firm Arquitectonica to design the 12-story building.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Monaco Yacht Club & Residences

A testament to the international appeal of the property, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences continue to beckon savvy buyers who are drawn to its exceptional combination of world-class style and the intimacy and exclusivity of a full-service boutique building.

Currently under construction with topping off slated for January 2021, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences’ most luxurious offerings include a limited collection of two impressive half-floor penthouses located on the 11^th floor, as well as Residence E, a uniquely positioned ground-floor villa with an extensive terrace facing the bay, ranging from $3.6 million to $5.07 million.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Monaco Yacht Club & Residences

Representing the two largest units in the building with the opportunity to combine for a full-floor residence, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences’ two penthouses feature expansive living areas and private terraces starting at 2,888 square feet. Primed for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining, the meticulously designed penthouses will feature panoramic bay and ocean views, outdoor terraces fully-equipped with electric grills, smart technology, private elevator entrances and foyers, contemporary Italian kitchens by Boffi and Lissoni-designed cabinetry.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Monaco Yacht Club & Residences

A boating enthusiast’s dream, Residence E is the closest ground-floor villa to the water, featuring direct access to Monaco Yacht Club & Residences’ private marina. With two bedrooms and two and a half baths, plus a den with the option to convert into a third bedroom, the 2,407 square foot Residence E offers the unique opportunity for residents to directly access the exterior of the building and their own boat right off their terrace -- similar to having a boat lift in your own backyard.

For more information about Monaco Yacht Club & Residences’ most luxurious, one-of-a-kind offerings, call 305.800.6800 or visit https://monacoyachtclubresidences.com/.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Monaco Yacht Club & Residences

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Moss, the appointed general contractor of the condominium, led the concrete pour of the 12-story boutique Bayfront building located at 6800 Indian Creek Drive, which utilized 250 cubic yards of concrete and 20 tons of reinforcing steel to fill the 12” concrete slab covering approximately 6,700 square feet.

Photo Credit: Lifestyle Production Group

Approximately 75 percent of the foundation work for Monaco Yacht Club & Residences have been completed, which includes the installation of 403 60 feet deep Auger Cast Piles totaling more than 1,314 cubic yards of concrete. Moss has also pumped over 70 million gallons of water to-date through a de-watering system that pumps approximately 700 gallons of water per minute. Having recently erected the tower crane onsite, only two more pours remain for completing the first level of the project.

Photo Credit: Lifestyle Production Group

With a coveted location in Miami Beach’s MiMo District, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences is slated to top out at 168 feet in height. The property is on schedule for completion in third quarter 2021.

Photo Credit: Lifestyle Production Group

“We are extremely pleased with Monaco Yacht Club & Residences’ progress to date and look forward to seeing the building’s architecture featuring the extraordinary talents of Piero Lissoni and Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica take form on this unparalleled Bayfront location,” said Ricardo Tabet, CEO of Optimum Development USA. “Now more so than ever before, buyers are recognizing the importance of having the intimacy of a full-service boutique building combined with the exclusivity of being located on one of the last remaining waterfront properties in the area.”

Photo Credit: Lifestyle Production Group

To be delivered fully-finished, world-renowned Italian interior designer Piero Lissoni meticulously curated each of the modern unit interiors with precise attention to detail, inclusive of the refined Italian-made fixtures and finishes, with European custom wood flooring. Lissoni employed a palette of warm whites and rich woods for the lobby and the premier “Resident’s Lounge” -- featuring a library and breakfast bar for leisurely waterfront dining -- that evokes a timeless, classic mood reminiscent of a luxurious Côte d’Azur summer resort and responds to the building’s program of luxury living, fun lifestyle, laid-back environment, and relaxed atmosphere.

Photo Credit: Lifestyle Production Group

Monaco Yacht Club & Residences will include one to four-bedroom residences, ranging in size from 918 to nearly 5,000 square feet. A limited collection of two impressive penthouses will offer expansive living areas, including private terraces with summer kitchens, starting at 2,888 square feet. Primed for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining, the meticulously designed homes will feature expansive wraparound terraces – each with finished floors and ceilings and sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the Miami skyline – as well as contemporary Italian kitchens by Boffi. Additional highlights within the residences will include stone countertops, 10-11-foot high ceilings throughout, large walk-in closets, pre-wired for Home Automation systems to accommodate the latest “Smart Building” technology, private elevator entrances, and premium bathroom interiors featuring imported Italian marble flooring, spacious tubs and frameless, glass-enclosed rainfall showers with designer faucets.

Offering the best of a yachtsman’s lifestyle, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences feature a 12 slip marina available exclusively to residents, as well as a yachting concierge for maintenance needs, yacht charters or sailing, and fishing excursions. Other waterfront amenities include paddle boarding, kayaking and more.

Photo Credit: Lifestyle Production Group

A myriad of additional resort-style amenities includes a breathtaking rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Miami skyline featuring a pool with poolside chaise lounge chairs, Jacuzzi and shaded lounge areas with a grill for entertaining, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking Biscayne Bay.

With exclusive sales and marketing handled by Fortune Development Sales, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences are priced from $1.1 million. For more information, please call 305.749.9126 or visit https://monacoyachtclubresidences.com/. Showings are also available by appointment at the property’s newly launched sales gallery, located within walking distance from the construction site at 6897 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach.

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Optimum Asset Management USA, developer of Monaco Yacht Club & Residences, tasked WorldWise PR Affiliates to lead the launch of the global virtual sales gallery across nine countries, from France to England, Germany to Spain, and Brazil to Argentina. Prospective buyers received a preview of the nautically themed design of Monaco Yacht Club & Residences, an exclusive enclave of thirty-nine luxurious waterfront residences and a private marina in collaboration with two of the most esteemed names in design, Piero Lissoni and Arquitectonica.

“We are delighted to be hosting this momentous occasion on such an international scale,” said Matthew Barry, Managing Director of Optimum Asset Management USA. “Already revered for its elite global lifestyle, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences introduces a new dimension in sophisticated European design and elegant, waterfront living synonymous with the French Riviera to Miami Beach. The initial success of the sales process is a true testament to the international appeal of the project and the demand buyers have for the pursuit of pleasure combined with the intimacy of a full-service boutique building.”

Photo Credit: WorldRedEye.com

To be delivered fully-finished, each of the modern unit interiors were meticulously curated with precise attention to detail, inclusive of the refined Italian-made fixtures and finishes, with Arrigoni wide plank wood flooring from Austria. The design palette of warm whites and rich woods for the lobby and the premier “Resident’s Lounge” -- featuring a library and breakfast bar for leisurely waterfront dining -- evoke a timeless, classic mood reminiscent of a luxurious Côte d’Azur summer resort and responds to the building’s program of luxury living, fun lifestyle, laid-back environment, and relaxed atmosphere.

Photo Credit: WorldRedEye.com

“It is a very proud moment for us to unveil the much anticipated sales gallery and offer guests from around the world the up-close opportunity to experience the joie de vivre of Miami Beach firsthand,” said Rodolfo Misitano, CEO of Optimum Asset Management. “Being a global firm headquartered in Europe, it has always been important for us to seek an international audience for our U.S. real estate portfolio.”

Photo Credit: WorldRedEye.com

Monaco Yacht Club & Residences will include one to four bedroom residences, ranging in size from 918 to nearly 5,000 square feet. A limited collection of two impressive penthouses will offer expansive living areas, including private terraces with summer kitchens, starting at 2,888 square feet. Primed for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining, the meticulously designed homes will feature expansive wraparound terraces – each with finished floors and ceilings and sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the Miami skyline – as well as contemporary Italian kitchens by Boffi. Additional highlights within the residences will include stone countertops, 10-11-foot high ceilings throughout, large walk-in closets, pre-wired for Home Automation systems to accommodate the latest “Smart Building” technology, private elevator entrances, and premium bathroom interiors featuring imported Italian marble flooring, spacious tubs and frameless, glass-enclosed rainfall showers with designer faucets.

The 12-story boutique development features a myriad of resort-style amenities, including a 12 slip marina exclusively available for residents, a breathtaking rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Miami skyline featuring a pool and shaded lounge areas with a grill for entertaining, and a state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking Biscayne Bay.

Photo Credit: WorldRedEye.com

Exclusive sales and marketing for Monaco Yacht Club & Residences are being handled by Fortune Development Sales, The residences are priced from $1.1 million. For more information, call 305.749.9126, visit the website at https://monacoyachtclubresidences.com/, or schedule a showing by appointment only at the sales gallery located at 6897 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach.

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Diane Holowesko (President of Holowesko & Company, Bahamas), Laurent Locchi (Partner of Miells & Partners, Monaco) and Sue Nickason (VP Marketing & Sales of Provenance Properties, Cayman Islands) were hosted by Haute Living's Deyvanshi Masrani in a dialogue that touched on the different markets they represent and how each has experienced the last months of quarantine, both personal and professionally.

Watch the webinar below.

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Top: Diane Holowesko, Laurent Locchi. Bottom: Sue Nickason

Highlight quotes from today's webinar:

Diane Holowesko: "we started a campaign that was called 'You were here for us will be you were here for us, we will be there for you,' promoting a message that, especially to our existing clients and our client database, how much we appreciate them and when we do open back up, we are going to be here for (them)... As of yesterday, the government started allowing private aircraft and yachts (into the Bahamas) from around the world... The possibility of COVID-19  coming along is somewhat high. So we need to position ourselves to be ready to service our clients and meet their needs virtually if we happen to go into another lockdown again come this winter... What we do is lay out our tax situation so that clients use the information to their benefit... The Bahamas clients come from the US, Canada, the UK, and South America. It's simple to purchase in the Bahamas. The turnaround time is 30-45 days. We help the new buyers set up bank accounts and establish accounts with the utilities... For $750,000, you can apply for permanent residency in the Bahamas, not requiring to spend a specific number of days (here)... The proximity to the US helps us because the government treats us more like family. I think a lot of our buyers and investors find comfort in that fact. We have the tax benefits and stability of our government.

Laurent Locchi: "(During the quarantine,) it was not really the moment for selling things. It was much more a kind of being strung together message than selling properties ... For foreigners, there is no income, capital gains, or inheritance tax, and you can be a resident by renting or buying a property... The best advantage we have is being a micro-state. The information (about COVID-19) was given in real-time, which was not really the case for other countries...Being a micro-state and having that proximity to the authorities helps. Everybody knows everybody and can share information with each other... The use of WhatsApp is incredible. I mean, the way we use WhatsApp groups (internally), for example, or just directly (with) the clients. It was really a big demand for real-time information because everything was frozen... Monaco is known for being the playground of the rich, but there's a real quality of life here in the middle of Europe with this Mediterranean climate. It is a dynamic state, always trying to reinvent itself, always welcoming to all foreigners. I know why everyone wants to live in Monaco, and I'm sure when you come here, you will know."

Sue Nickason: "We have been focusing on relationship-building, thoughtful analysis of the need of our customers, and producing content services to meet that need... Clients are looking for factual information and easy to find information. We've always positioned ourselves as trusted advisors to our clients. More importantly than ever, it's about being purveyors of that information.... The Cayman Islands attract ultra-high-net-worth individuals who are globally mobile and want to establish permanent residency here to take advantage of the tax neutrality... Buyers are coming to establish a permanent residence, vacation property, and investment properties... If there's any silver lining, it's that governments have made services more available on digital... Tax neutrality, low density, high standard of living, infrastructure, and we are the culinary capital of the Caribbean. We have a beautiful natural marine environment that invites amazing diving and marine activities. The Cayman Islands has everything to be as active or as relaxed as you choose to be here... We focus on developing places where people want to spend their lives. Safety and stability is going to be an important part of the value that we offer here going forward... We really are a pro-business environment. This is a place where you know we have very well qualified people in the private sector, a very efficient civil service that focuses on attracting new business and residents. That's all done through a beautiful Cayman-kind culture.

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Haute Living's April Donelson hosted Matthew Barry, Managing Director at Optimum Asset Management USA, Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group, and Thomas Mooney, Director of the Planning Department in the City of Miami Beach. Watch the webinar below.

The conversation included a detailed presentation of the fine living to be soon experienced by a select number of buyers at Monaco Yacht Club & Residences, which is being developed in collaboration with two of the top names in design, Piero Lissoni and Arquitectonica.

"One of the highlights of anywhere in Miami Beach is the views. Every unit has the West view across the Intracoastal Waterway," said Barry. He added his personal experience as he detailed the unparalleled landscapes found at Monaco Yacht Club & Residences. "We are fortunate to have a wide Bayview so it is not only unobstructed with the water, it is unobstructed because of the single-family homes and the islands across from us. Having had the privilege in my own life to live in Miami Beach on both, the bay and ocean sides, my wife and I prefer the bayside. More activity, boating, and a lot more happen during the day on the bayside, and then at night after sunset. You get to see the city of Miami come to life, and the dynamic architecture and lighting of the city is always interesting and attractive."

Defortuna and his team at Fortune have presented the Monaco Yacht Club & Residences virtually during the quarantine. "We have a wonderful team of agents," he said. "When we were ready to open the sales center, they couldn't really get the personal touch and the personal feeling (with buyers) due to quarantine restrictions, so we delivered more of a digital presentation." The sales gallery is now open at 6897 Collins Avenue, just a short walking distance from the property site.

He also spoke about the smart investment that buyers will gain. "In comparative values , we are very attractive and, on top of that, you can have your boat docked right at your doorstep. The prices are going to adjust and, I think that being the pioneers in this area for this quality building, the buyers that are going to buy here are going to really see significant increases in their price."

As a distinguished public servant with a career spanning more than 30 years, Mooney spoke expertly about the City of Miami Beach and the different steps and regulations that have been taking place to develop and reenergize the North Beach area (approximately 69th Street to 72nd Street south to north, and Indian Creek Drive to Collins Avenue east to west). "The key here was to develop a more consistent and holistic set of development regulations that strive to create a walkable, 24-hour town center area. The goals of the area were to not just spur development, but to also spring the right type of development."

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Top: Thomas Mooney, Matthew Barry. Bottom: Edgardo Defortuna

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Photo Credit: Christie’s International Real Estate - Seattle

People who used to travel the world and stay in beautiful homes to get away from their busy lives are now thinking about second homes because, in unpredictable times like these, travel just isn’t an option. “Absolutely, the incidence of second home buying will go up,” says Dan Conn, CEO of Christie’s International Real Estate.

According to Harris Poll’s April 28, 2020 report, 43 percent of urban dwellers and 26 percent of suburbanites have recently browsed real estate websites for homes/apartments to rent or buy. The coronavirus pandemic has people thinking about how they want to live, according to Conn. With more opportunity to work remotely, properties in rural areas or acreage properties within a short drive from urban centers have become attractive options as they provide a sense of separation or distance.

Photo Credit: Christie’s International Real Estate - Seattle

“Inquiries about vineyards, acreage estates and off-the-grid properties have increased significantly over the last two months,” says Kendra Ratcliff, COO of Washington’s Christie’s International Real Estate - Seattle. “Our clients are re-evaluating their lives and realizing that working from home is not only possible but preferable.”

This dramatic shift in interest is being seen on a global level. “Our brokers throughout the world, from Portugal to Antigua to Amsterdam and Monaco, are receiving more and more interest in properties that promote a more self-sustaining lifestyle,” continues Ratcliff. “Washington has an incredible array of locations where one can find luxury properties. The Pacific Northwest is truly appealing to our clients because of the area’s natural beauty and outstanding real estate options that range from secluded island properties in the Puget Sound to ranches in Eastern Washington, vineyards in the Walla Walla, Columbia and Yakima Valleys and mountain-top getaways near Mt. Rainier or the breathtaking Okanogan in Washington and British Columbia, Canada.”

Photo Credit: Christie’s International Real Estate - Seattle

Sacrificing luxury for location is no longer a concern as remote properties in the luxury category are far from the rustic cabin in the woods of yesteryear. “While you may be miles from the nearest grocery store, these rural estates have the same or better amenities as their urban counterparts,” Ratcliff explains. Helipads, pools, hiking trails, equestrian grounds, gardens, and vineyards are but a few of the exterior features you might find. While gourmet kitchens, “smart home” technology, athletic courts, wine cellars, gyms, and saunas are often found inside these highly sought-after homes.

High-end rural properties in the Pacific Northwest are not new, but this shift in the luxury real estate market has created a new demand for them that is sure to stay. “I think [second home buying] will be a secular shift in the market. That won’t change,” concluded Conn.

Photo Credit: Christie’s International Real Estate - Seattle

“Those looking to distance themselves physically, whether it is a primary residence or vacation home, will never have to compromise location for luxury,” Ratcliff assures. “We have incredible properties in all corners of Washington that fit the needs of our high-wealth clients.”

For more information about rural luxury properties throughout Oregon and Washington, please contact Kendra Ratcliff at 503-330-6677 or kendraratcliff@christiesrealestateseattle.com.

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The interactive dialogue included Semilof sharing his screen to showcase some of the ultra-luxury listings from each of the panelists. They spoke about their different markets and how the real estate industry has been affected by quarantine measures in each.

Watch the recording of the webinar further below.

Top left: Cyd Greer; Top right: Carrie Wells; Bottom left: Joyce Rey; Bottom right: Laurent Demeure

Tune in on Monday, April 20th at 2PM EST, when two of New York City's biggest names in real estate, Adam Modlin and Richard Steinberg, will be together in an exclusive webinar. REGISTER HERE.

About today's panelists:

Cyd Greer is a Broker Associate at Coldwell Banker, Brokers of the Valley; the #1 Coldwell Banker affiliate agent in California 2012-2018; and, the #1 Coldwell Banker affiliate agent in the world among 42,000 agents in 2018

Joyce Rey leads the Global Luxury Division at Beverly Hills of Coldwell Banker. She has over $4.5 billion in career sales to date, and ranks consistently among the nation’s top real estate agents

Carrie Wells is a Coldwell Banker broker in Aspen, CO. In 2019, she was ranked as the #11 broker in the country for Coldwell Banker, and is the #1 Coldwell Banker broker in Colorado since 1995.

Laurent Demeure is Founder and CEO of Coldwell Banker France & Monaco since 2011. It is the #1 international Coldwell Banker office. He has done over 5,000 real estate transactions.

Highlight quotes from the webinar:

Laurent Demeure: "In real estate, we still have people interested in buying and selling... Most of our investors want to put their money in real estate... Some clients say they're going out of Paris now because they realize they can do their work from home... Most of our clients at the moment want to put their money in tangible markets."

Cyd Greer: "I sold a property last year because of Matterport (3-D technology)... We help (sellers) understand about flexibility and that we will get through it... Communicate with buyers to tell them to get ready to act. We are expecting pent-up demand after everything stabilizes. I'm already seeing it a bit.

Joyce Rey: "The luxury market is still doing well here (in Los Angeles). Beverly Hills is a magnet around the world because of the weather and the entertainment business that is ready to take off."

Carrie Wells: "We have done virtual tours since four years ago. Every one of our MLS listings has its own Matterport link... Aspen is the perfect place for people that can work remotely... There are buying opportunities right now."

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An exclusive enclave of thirty-nine luxurious waterfront residences developed by Optimum Development USA in collaboration with two of the most esteemed names in design, Piero Lissoni and Arquitectonica, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences celebrates the joie de vivre of Miami Beach with a 12-slip private marina that will be the docking home for residents' vessels up to 40 feet in length. With boat slips starting at $300,000, the highly sought-after amenity has received an overwhelming response from buyers interested in the unique ability to have their boat docked right at their doorstep.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Monaco Yacht Club & Residences

Offering the best of a yachtsman’s lifestyle, a yachting concierge will be available for maintenance needs, to arrange charters, sailing excursions, and fishing outings to the Bahamas, Florida Keys and around South Florida's waterways. Other aquatic amenities include paddle boarding and kayaking.

A myriad of additional resort-style amenities includes a breathtaking rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Miami skyline featuring a pool with poolside chaise lounge chairs, Jacuzzi and shaded lounge areas with a grill for entertaining, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking Biscayne Bay.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Monaco Yacht Club & Residences

Combining spectacular style with its array of first-class amenities, world-renowned Italian interior designer Piero Lissoni employed a palette of warm whites and rich woods for the lobby and the premier “Resident’s Lounge” -- featuring a library and breakfast bar for leisurely waterfront dining -- that evokes a timeless, classic mood reminiscent of a luxurious Côte d’Azur summer resort and responds to the building’s program of luxury living, fun lifestyle, laid-back environment, and relaxed atmosphere.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Monaco Yacht Club & Residences

To be delivered fully-finished, Piero Lissoni curated each of the modern home interiors with precise attention to detail, inclusive of the refined Italian-made fixtures and finishes, with European custom wood flooring. Monaco Yacht Club & Residences will include one to four-bedroom residences, ranging in size from 918 to nearly 5,000 square feet if combined. Primed for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining, the meticulously designed homes will feature expansive wraparound terraces – each with finished floors and ceilings and sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the Miami skyline – as well as contemporary Italian kitchens by Boffi.

The boutique bayfront development already broke ground on its site at 6800 Indian Creek Drive. With exclusive sales and marketing handled by Fortune Development Sales, prices at Monaco Yacht Club & Residences start at $1.1 million. For more information, call 305.749.9126 or visit https://monacoyachtclubresidences.com/.

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Colorado, USA

Photo Credit: Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty

“In 2019, the Sotheby’s International Realty^® brand continued to achieve solid growth,” said Philip White, President and Chief Executive Officer for Sotheby’s International Realty. “The brand expanded into new countries and territories and entered new markets in the U.S. We continued to make strategic business decisions that benefitted both our independent sales associates and affiliate companies. I am immensely proud of the hard work and dedication from our vast global network, and I look forward to continuing this momentum in 2020.”

Philip White

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Sotheby’s International Realty

In March of last year, the company integrated its affiliate network and company-owned brokerage to form one global organization. With 50 new Sotheby's International Realty offices opening their doors, the brand expended to 1,000 locations across 70 countries and territories. More than 23,000 sales associates represent the brand worldwide.

Sarasota, FL, USA

Photo Credit: Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

Sotheby's International Realty's website, sothebysrealty.com, had more than 34 million visits last year, increasing its traffic 14% from 2018. The mixed reality implementation in the Curate by Sotheby's International Realty ^sm augmented reality app, the first by a real estate brand, allows virtual home staging. Agents and developers have benefitted from this feature.

New Mexico, USA

Photo Credit: Sotheby's International Realty

Current by Sotheby’s International Realty^®, the marketing arm of the company, hosts technology tools like an exclusive, best-in-class app that helps sales associates better their reach to audiences.

Tahoe City, CA, USA

Photo Credit: Sotheby’s International Real Estate

Through mergers and acquisitions in the U.S., Sotheby's International Realty increased its grasp of the Brooklyn, New York; the Greater Boston area, Massachusetts; and Indiana. In Europe, markets like Monaco, France, and Berlin and Binz, Germany also saw the brand's presence increase. New offices were opened in Doha, Qatar and Paphos, Cyprus; Zapallar, Chile; Tauranga, New Zealand; and Port Douglas, Hobart, and Perth, Australia demonstrate the giant brand's still-growing market reach.

Breckenridge, CO, USA

Photo Credit: LIV Sotheby's International Realty

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On the heels of the Monaco Yacht Show, undeniably the glitziest event of the yachting calendar, South Floridians have the exclusive opportunity to experience a taste of the Côte d’Azur in their own backyard with Monaco Yacht Club & Residences, a new luxury Bayfront condominium located in Miami Beach.

Situated on one of the last remaining waterfront properties in the area, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences are being developed by Optimum Development USA in collaboration with two of the biggest names in design, interior designer Piero Lissoni and international architecture firm Arquitectonica.

The nautically-themed, 12-story boutique project features 39 exquisite waterfront residences that celebrate the very best of urban waterfront living. World-renowned Italian interior designer Piero Lissoni meticulously curated each of the unit interiors with precise attention to detail inclusive of the refined Italian-made fixtures and finishes throughout, as well as the lobby and the premier “Resident’s Lounge” featuring a library and breakfast bar for leisurely waterfront dining.

Elegant private elevators will lead to sophisticated one to four-bedroom residences ranging in size from 918 to nearly 5,000 square feet. Featuring floor-to-ceiling glass windows with stunning direct water views, each of the signature modern units will be delivered fully-finished with European custom wood flooring curated by Piero Lissoni. Primed for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining, the residences feature oversized wraparound terraces with finished floors and ceilings that offer sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Miami skyline.

A limited collection of two impressive penthouses will offer expansive living areas, including private terraces with summer kitchens, starting at 2,888 square feet.

Punctuating the style and sophistication of the project are Boffi contemporary Italian kitchens with stone countertops, 10-11-foot high ceilings throughout, large walk-in closets, pre-wired for Home Automation systems with the latest “Smart Building” technology. Imported Italian marble flooring, spacious tubs and frameless, glass-enclosed rainfall showers with designer faucets add to the premium bathroom interiors.

Offering the best of a yachtsman’s lifestyle, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences features a 12 slip marina available exclusively to residents, as well as a yachting concierge available for maintenance needs, yacht charters or sailing and fishing excursions for the day to the Bahamas, the Florida Keys or to enjoy the Atlantic Ocean and the best of South Florida’s coastal living. Additional waterfront amenities include paddle boarding, kayaking and more.

A myriad of additional first-class amenities includes a breathtaking rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Miami skyline featuring a pool with poolside chaise lounge chairs, Jacuzzi and shaded lounge areas with a grill for entertaining, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking Biscayne Bay.

Monaco Yacht Club & Residences is slated to break ground in October, when it will also open its official sales gallery. The project is scheduled for completion in 2021.

With exclusive sales and marketing handled by Fortune Development Sales, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences is priced from $1.1 million.  For more information, please call 305.749.9126 or visit: https://monacoyachtclubresidences.com/.

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You would think that the type of cyclist that could achieve world-champion status would have to be an absolute machine of a person–eschewing all social gatherings and devoid of fun.

Enter Peter Sagan, holder of three consecutive world championships plus numerous other wins and titles who is also, quite possibly, the most fun guy on two wheels.

It's not uncommon to see Sagan pop a wheelie mid-race. A move he pulled on Mt. Baldy in the Tour of California (A grand tour he won outright in 2015). In the offseason of 2016, Sagan and his wife, Katarína Smolková, recorded an elaborate Grease tribute video complete with lip synching and costume replicas of what Olivia Newton-John and Travolta wore in the 1978 movie.

"I don't like thinking about the things I do. I just want to have fun," Sagan once said in a post-race interview. His skills on the bike and personality off it, have made the Slovakian a European superstar. Even his rivals think he is "cool," "talented," and "impressive." With his lion's mane of laid-back surfer hair, he can't even go to the supermarket without being mobbed. It's a pretty big change for a guy who grew up in Slovakia–a tiny country about the size of the state of Tennessee.

from Peter Sagan's twitter @petosagan

So where should a wealthy and charismatic champion cyclist, known for his skills and antics, live with his wife and one-year-old baby Marlon? In Monaco, a place where he can blend in with other prominent people and get some peace.

Three years ago, Sagan spent $7 million on a luxury four-bedroom apartment overlooking the Mediterranean. Surrounded by mature palms that give it a beach-y vibe, the complex has 24-hour doormen, housekeepers, and gardeners in constant rotation, but the best feature is the  Helitransport. If Sagan wants to be on a flight to anywhere in the world, he can order a helicopter to pick him up on the roof of his building and fly him in 10 minutes to a waiting plane at the Nice airport.

It's probably comforting to Sagan and his wife that little Marlon will be safe here. Monaco has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe and more police per square mile than anywhere else in the world.

The Monaco climate and topography are also conducive to an outdoor athlete. "It's a good life in Monaco, I can cycle and ski pretty much in one day," Sagan says. Ironically, the only thing he's not allowed to do is ride his bike in the building. That's a small concession to make to live in a place populated by race car drivers, tycoons, and royalty. Princess Stephanie is one of Sagan's neighbors. Her apartment with its private pool is nearby.

As long as Peter Sagan spends six months out of the year living in Monaco, he can enjoy his residence and all its amenities tax-free.

However, staying there for any length of time has been a challenge. In addition to Sagan's grueling global cycling schedule, which has him jetting all over the world, he keeps a family home in Slovakia for holidays. Sagan also likes coming to America. He does altitude training at Lake Tahoe and purchased a grey 1,000-horsepower Dodge Charger that European emission laws won't let him take out of the United States.

Sagan is a man on the move–whether he's emerging at the front of the peloton to win a bunch sprint, making a film for sponsors stateside, or training on the edge of a high mountain for the start of the Tour de France in three weeks, he won't be anywhere for long.

from Kate Sagan's Blog

When racing is over for the season, it must be nice for Sagan to return to Monaco's sunny spotless streets, pull into his guarded underground garage (where cameras can't catch him) and take an elevator up to his apartment to join his wife and son on the balcony looking out onto the azure water. It's the type of royal entrance befitting the current king of cycling.

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Once upon a time in the Principality of Monaco not so long ago . . .  before there was the soon-to-be Princess Henry of Wales, Meghan Markle. Before Diana, Princess of Wales. There was the Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly: the Hollywood actress turned princess after she married the Prince of Monaco and went from living the life of Hollywood royalty to actual aristocratic royalty. Sound familiar?

Monaco is synonymous with royalty, glitz and wealth. Located on the French Riviera, Monaco offers an enchanting, not-so-quaint lifestyle with the Mediterranean Sea as its backdrop, floating white yachts as part of its daily vista, sought-after shopping in the Carre d'Or, first-class luxe amenities and a temperate year-round climate. The most sophisticated international clientele seek to live in Monaco: either in the idyllic quartier of the Port of Monaco or in the Larvotto quartier with its skyscrapers and beaches.

So, it came as no surprise when Monaco added the most exceptional of high-rises to its list of fabulousness. And the Odéon Tower did not disappoint: it remains on an international scale that one-of-a-kind, modern mixed-use residence that takes luxury to the highest of heights. Why? You may ask. Just read on.

The Odéon Tower is the tallest skyscraper in Monaco that gently dominates the Principality with its extravagant opulence.

Courtesy of Tour Odéon

Its 35,500 square-foot fantastical penthouse flaunts a modern-day trifecta - sexy, dramatic and open - that paid off to create the ultimate sophisticated home. Wall-to-ceiling windows boast the most incredible of views. World-class luxury living has been brought to dazzling new heights with this residence. This super-deluxe penthouse was once on the market for $475 million.

Courtesy of Tour Odéon

Its state-of-the-art indoor pool has classical architectural details mixed with a contemporary edge that takes you beyond the heights of  luxuriousness.

Courtesy of Tour Odéon

The tower affords panoramic and unobstructed views of the Principality and the Mediterranean Sea, the ideal setting for those who prefer to sip champagne at sunset.

Courtesy of Tour Odéon

The sky penthouse boasts a skillfully designed ambience like no other -in Monaco or elsewhere. Its soft, elegant and classy design oozes a neutral-toned, chic interior. The use of light, space and spectacular ocean views embody the true essence of the iconic Monacan lifestyle coupled with today's modern chic cachet.

Courtesy of Tour Odéon

To top it all off, the tower's rooftop infinity pool and water slide splash around luxury. It's Disney's Magical Kingdom brought home to Monaco for only those who live in the Odéon Tower. Undoubtedly, this pool redefines what super-high-end luxury living is all about.

Courtesy of Tour Odéon

The Odéon Tower allows the real estate fairytale fantasy to live on. And on. And on.

Top Image: Infinity pool at the Odéon Tower. Courtesy of Tour Odéon,

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For $475 million, Tour Odéon's Sky Penthouse offers a giant infinity pool, private chauffeurs, and personal caterers.

For nearly half-a-billion dollars (give or take $25 million), the penthouse could be yours. (And by “yours,” we mean people on the Forbes Billionaires list. Others need not apply.)

Previously, the same penthouse reportedly listed for $250 million, with super rich European elites as potential prospects. We’ve heard of inflation, but this is ridiculous—and by ridiculous, we mean special. We’re pretty sure the penthouse’s new speculated price ($475 million) is a better economic indicator than Wall Street of good times to come. Tour Odéon is where old money will give rise to new money—and perhaps a new generation of über wealth.

The first skyscraper built in Monaco since 1980, Tour Odéon boasts panoramic views of the Mediterranean.

Tour Odéon is touted as “the very best that Monaco has to offer.” Who are we to argue? The high-rise is a double tower that houses 70 luxurious apartments, ranging from one to six bedrooms, including two 12,916 square-foot Sky Duplexes and the five-story Sky Penthouse which, at 35,520 square feet, is virtually out of this world.

All apartments here feature floor-to-ceiling windows with natural light and panoramic views of the Mediterranean coastline and sparkling azure waters. Tour Odéon is the ambitious collective vision of architect Alexandre Giraldi, developer Groupe Marzocco, interior designer Alberto Pinto, and landscape architect Jean Mus.

Tour Odéon's 70 luxury apartments showcase two to six bedrooms and terraces with unobstructed sight lines.

If you play in Monaco’s luxury playground, you’re going to need toys. Tour Odéon’s penthouse—slated for completion this fall—features multiple pools (highlighted by a giant rooftop infinity pool with slide), a private disco, and perhaps—according to some renderings—even a palm tree for the billionaire seeking shade from the intense opulent glare. As if that isn’t enough, the penthouse offers a three-bedroom staff quarters, private chauffeur, personal caterer, and 24-hour concierge service. However, the eventual penthouse dweller will have to share a health club, spa, and movie theater with mere millionaires.

Tour Odéon is now the tallest building in Monaco.

The luxury skyscraper is pitched as “your ultimate home between the sea and the sky.” And by “your” the slogan means people like Bill Gates or Paul Allen. Allen is a good prospect. From Tour Odéon’s penthouse infinity pool, he could keep an eye on his megayacht Octopus (formerly the world’s largest at 414 feet long), which sometimes docks in the Port of Monaco.

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