One of the most prestigious gated communities of single family homes in Coconut Grove is The Moorings, comprised of thirty-nine homes behind manned gates. These homes, each a statement of the owner’s personality, share riparian rights to the dockage in the protected mooring and to their own park on Biscayne Bay.
At this writing there are 5 homes on the market, which is almost 13% of the properties for sale. This is about 3% higher than normal, but each seller has their own motivation to sell and this doesn’t reflect negatively on The Morrings itself.
I’ve previewed each of the unique homes available now and present them here for you to enjoy…
With the most stunning Bay views I’ve ever seen is 3301 S. Moorings Way. Much of the meticulously detailed design elements were crafted on-site, such as furniture-quality marble baseboards, hand-carved wood crown moulding, and individually stained-before-installing floorboard edges to create an aged look. The kitchen is a work of art, every bedroom and bathroom is unique, every room is huge with soaring ceilings, and although this is the newest home built in The Moorings in 2007, it feels like it’s been sitting there by the water for ages. The asking price is $14,900,000 and it is listed by Avatar Real Estate Services.
A few houses away is 3333 South Moorings Way listed for $4,480,000 by EWM. This contemporary style waterfront home is sophisticated yet homey. The master suite encompasses the entire third floor, and the living room, dining room, kitchen, and two bedrooms and bathrooms are on the main second level. The ground floor next to the private 50 foot boat dock and pool is where you’ll find the formal entryway and another bedroom and bath.
If you know me, you know I occasionally fall in love with a house. 3883 S. Moorings Court falls into this category. It is, to me, perfection! Listed by EWM for $3,500,000, it seems to go on forever and have everything. This is another home that was built with meticulous focus on details in a Bermuda Colonial style. The kitchen is a dream with a charming banquette to keep the cook company and a true butler’s pantry, private office, den, staff quarters, and divine formal dining and living rooms. Upstairs and aside from the 4 gorgeous bedrooms and baths is another living room with its own fireplace. There is, of course, a beautiful and tropical pool and spa.
The home at 3462 North Moorings Way has been on the market since February 2008 with GRG, Realtors, dropping six times from $2,997,ooo to the current listing price of $2,290,000. It’s asking price is equivalent to $582 per square foot, which is more than that of the home above at 3885 S. Moorings Ct. The price was last adjusted in January, and it looks like another correction is due. Aside from that, it’s a beautifully updated 1935 Meditteranean villa with 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 3 half baths with a lushly landscaped garden and pool area.
The remaining home for sale in The Moorings is an unfinished structure at 3835 North Moorings Court asking $2,195,000. The builder will finish the classical French manor to suit the new owner. It will have the main house and guest house with a pool and covered grotto area, and an adjoining summer kitchen. The total bedroom count will be 5, full bathrooms 4, and three half baths.
