790 NE 72 ST, Miami, Florida 33138 - For Sale

4 Bed Classically Renovated Mediterranean Revival in Historic Bayside Miami The Nancy Batchelor Team Welcomes you to "Casa Carby", a Breathtaking Renovated 2 Story Med Revival on a Fenced Oversized Corner lot in Bayside District. Just north of the happening Design District, this 3,281 SF home includes a 4 Bed/3.5 Bathroom Featuring Impact Windows & Doors, Tropical Lush Landscaping, whole house Generator & an Enchanting Chicago brick lined Pool Area. Also Close to A Schools (Cushman), Minutes from Wynwood & Midtown & Conveniently close to Downtown, the Beach & Airport. A quiet hidden suburb full of charm & character. Sensational! Live in a Tropical Paradise in this Divine Miami Home. Call Nancy Batchelor at 305-903-2850 to Arrange a Private Walk Through.<br><br>Casa Carby<br><br>Casa Carby is a historic home in the heart of Miami that was built in 1924 (1). The elegant 2-story was one of the first homes to grace 72nd Street (originally designated as 71st Terrace until 1932) in the Bayside Historic District (2). Casa Carby is situated on a double-lot; land that included a former avocado grove. The home is surrounded by various trees from a bygone era: majestic Royal Poinciana, Brazilian Orchid and various native palms. Just steps away from Biscayne Bay (3), Casa Carby has played gracious residence to a number of illustrious owners and guests for close to a century.<br><br> <br><br>History - First Owners<br><br>The Bayside Historic District reflects the formative years of the early 1900s through the mid 1940s (4). Once a part of the pioneer settlement of Lemon City (5), Bayside contains the oldest intact community in Northeast Miami. From its onset, Bayside was the home of many prominent residents who played significant roles in the business life of Miami. The first owner of now Casa Carby, was J. Philip Herrmann and his wife Margaret Herrmann who purchased the land and home in 1924 (6). J. Philip Herrmann was a political analyst and member of the Gridiron Club (Washington DC) (7); one of the most prestigious journalistic organizations in Washington, D.C. Philip and his wife can be called one of Miamiâ??s first snowbirds as they traveled between D.C. and Miami during the seasons. Aside from living a distinguished life (he dined with Woodrow Wilson in 1916), J. Philip Herrmannâ??s worldview was quite progressive having sent both his daughters to Swarthmore College in a time when women were expected to stay home and get married. Hermann was later thanked in kind by his daughters. The J. Philip Herrmann Scholarship was established in 1983 by Katharine F. Herrmann â??14 and Margaret Herrmann Ball â??24 in honor of their father (8). In 1934, J. Philip Hermann and his wife sold the home to Henrietta A. Dorner, a single heiress and returned to Washington D.C. permanently (9).<br><br> <br><br>History - The Neighborhood of Bayside<br><br>In 1909, William B. and Fred C. Miller (not related) subdivided a seven-acre bay-front lot on today's N.E. 68th Street. The Millers had come to Florida in the late 1880s from Elmira, New York and had developed Elmira Farms near Arch Creek (10). Their new subdivision was named Elmira, and oolitic limestone gates announced the entrance to the new community.<br><br>While much of what was Lemon City has been engulfed by later developments, Elmira has remained virtually intact. Although many of its houses have deteriorated, and newer buildings have been added, the street retains much of its early character. Elmira is characterized by its excellent collection of Frame Vernacular buildings, many of which were inspired by Northern architectural styles. The Elmira Club at 742 N.E. 68th Street, for example, Dutch Colonial Revival influences, while other houses display classical details. The majority of houses were constructed in the 1910s.<br><br><br> Features: First Floor Entry, French Doors, Volume Ceilings, Foyer Entry, Pantry, Walk-In Closets, Fireplace, Awnings, Fence, Patio, Exterior Lighting, Open Porch