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Individual rooms in a Miami Beach estate were designed with their own palettes, textiles, furnishings, and even scents. Coordinated wall coverings, embroidered cushions, custom furniture, and changes in color and material distinguish one space from the next.
The seller, Nicholas Woodhouse, spent nearly 20 years at Authentic Brands Group and served as its president and chief marketing officer. His work there included brands such as Reebok, Champion, Sports Illustrated, and Brooks Brothers, and he is also part of the ownership group of England’s Salford City Football Club.
Mike Ruiz, Become Legendary
Located on guard-gated La Gorce Island, the seven-bedroom home is listed for $68.5 million. The approximately 8,805-square-foot residence was designed by Kobi Karp, built by Bart Reines, and features interiors by Argent Design. It is being offered fully furnished, with guidance for arranging the custom pieces throughout the home.
Mike Ruiz, Become Legendary
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Some of the most distinctive details appear at close range. Hand-blown Bohemian crystal chandeliers take the form of ginkgo leaves, while carved silk rugs sit over basket-weave oak floors edged in bronze and marble. Floor-to-ceiling hand-carved leather panels feature a palm-frond pattern elsewhere in the house.
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The rooms vary noticeably in color and finish. The club room turns to deeper tones with eucalyptus veneer, dark stone, and woven wallcoverings, alongside a wet bar and wine storage. In the primary bedroom, a television is concealed beneath the custom bed and rises on a mechanical lift when needed.
Floor-to-ceiling glass keeps the bay visible across the main living spaces. The 0.41-acre property has 100 feet of waterfront, with tropical landscaping surrounding the pool and outdoor areas.
Mike Ruiz, Become Legendary
A chef’s kitchen is joined by a separate catering and prep kitchen for larger gatherings. Outside, a summer kitchen sits near dining and lounge areas along the bay, continuing the entertaining spaces beyond the main house.
Mike Ruiz, Become Legendary
Restaurants, private clubs, golf, and other Miami Beach destinations are within easy reach of La Gorce Island. The home is currently listed by Oliver Lloyd of Douglas Elliman.
