8598 SW 63 Ave, South Miami, Florida 33143 - For Sale

Enchanting Estate in South Miami! "Enchanting" describes this one-of-a-kind estate of four independent structures linked with magnificent rooflines and keystone walkways sheltered by trellises and extended eaves. A collaboration of talented husband/wife residential and landscape architects, this sprawling near-acre compound along the Snapper Creek Canal is the culmination of a true respect and appreciation of South Florida living. Per a certified appraiser's measurement, the adjusted square footage is 4,291. A restored mid-century main house effortlessly joins a splendid great room with vaulted ceilings and an expansive screened Florida room, together or independently wonderful spaces for entertaining or quiet enjoyment. Flawless 24" Cuban tiles and sand-blasted woods are awe-inspiring features, as well as a charming master bedroom, a generously sized dressing room and bath that doubles as a hurricane 'safe room', and a no-nonsense kitchen which opens onto a breakfast courtyard and walkway to the carriage house.Guests are indulged in a Southern-style guest cottage completely outfitted for long and short stays with galley kitchen, living room, bedroom with bath, laundry closet, and an inviting screened porch adjacent to an organic produce and butterfly garden.Added to the compound in 2003 are twin offices & lofts, each with its own entrance, and connected to the main house via trellis and a breezeway. Both offices in this contemporary structure were thoughtfully located so any future owner could connect the main house and office structure with thought of bedroom additions.Last but certainly not least is a phenomenal three-bay carriage house with loft which can accommodate cars, canoes, kayaks, you name it (and the racks to hang them)! A generous portion of the space is separately enclosed and air conditioned.This exceptional paradise has been mindfully landscaped with native vegetation including gold cypress, cinnamon bark, gumbo limbo, and green buttonwood trees. Within the circle of this forest along the Snapper Creek Canal one will forget they are only moments to the eclectic boutiques and cafes along Sunset Drive, a stroll away from Dante Fascell and Fuchs Parks, and quickly accessible to the corridors of Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Mary Brickell Village, and Miami International Airport. Features: First Floor Entry, Built-Ins, Closet Cabinetry, French Doors, Other, Pull Down Stairs, Skylight, Fence, Exterior Lighting, Other, Patio, Room For Pool, Screened Patio/Porch