What Luxury Buyers Are Looking For This Summer

As South Florida's luxury real estate market continues to experience record-high sales, our estate agents have been diligently matching prospective buyers with stunning estates and ultra-luxury condominiums. Each property provides something truly remarkable for prospective buyers. To follow are a selection of the top features luxury buyers are searching for this summer, and South Florida estates from our Estate Portfolio that exemplify luxury living. 

Waterfrontage 

Waterfront properties combine panoramic water views with direct oceanfront access perfect for swimming, boating, and other recreational activities. Luxury Waterfront estates are also in naturally limited supply, further adding to their appeal. 

709 Idlewyld Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 | Listed by Kevin Kreutzfeld

Looking directly across the street from 160± Intracoastal Waterway at the Bahia Mar mega-yacht marina, this highly sought-after Idywyld yachting enclave provides unobstructed access to the open majesty of the Atlantic Ocean.

Alfresco Dining 

Florida's warm climate is perfect for eating outdoors, and spacious alfresco dining facilities make that experience even more pleasant. Tiled terraces and covered lanais offer convenient places to prepare and enjoy a meal in the beautiful surroundings of nature.

 
701 N Ocean Boulevard, Delray Beach, FL 33483 | Listed by Pascal (Pat) Liguori

Offering a picturesque loggia with a summer kitchen and grilling station that is ideal for Alfresco dining. This screened-in relaxation loggia ensures personal privacy during entertaining with family and friends.  The Oceanfront estate is surrounded by specimen palms that directly fronts a stretch of the Atlantic Ocean which provides panoramic ocean views daily to expand your perspective on idyllic living.

Spa-Like Features 

Many buyers have become interested in bringing elements of the luxury spa experience into their estates. Steam rooms, hydrotherapy pools, and massage tables are all attractive features that promote regular relaxation and the release of tension.

125 Via Del Lago, Palm Beach, FL 33480 | Listed by Suzanne Frisbie

Featuring a resplendent marble-finished master bathroom modeled after a luxury spa, including a small personal sauna, where owners can unwind at the end of a long day. A fully-equipped massage room also sits on the first floor, ready to help owners relax at a moment's notice.

A Movie Theater 

With the increasing popularity of at-home entertaining, it is no surprise that in-home movie theaters have become highly desirable in the luxury market. Buyers are seeking new ways to enjoy time at their residence with friends and family, and the plush seating, expansive screens, and high-tech surround sound systems that are found in the best movie theaters offer an unparalleled viewing experience at home.

2756 NE 24th St, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 | Listed by Kevin Kreutzfeld

Boasting an immersive in-home movie theatre with all of the luxurious features, this estate's theatre is kept completely dark and uses curtained walls to add to the ambiance and reduce sound contamination inside the building. 

Designer Finishes 

Luxury buyers are eager to see this level of attention to detail when searching for Vero Beach homes for sale. This stunning designer-furnished residence is replete with architectural millwork, coffered and tray ceilings, mosaic-inlaid travertine marble floors, and other fine finishes.  

10 Ocean Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32963 | Listed by O'Dare Boga Group

This Oceanfront compound is an excellent example of how exquisite finishes and interiors can bring an estate to life! Interior designed by Award Winning Deborah Leamann Interiors, the ocean views stretch open through the double-height foyer introducing the formal and casual living spaces. With each detail carefully thought out and no expense spared, this flawless oceanfront estate achieves true perfection.

Intracoastal Views 

Views of the water have always been highly prized in the upper echelons of the property market. The sight of gentle waves rippling on the horizon is both soothing and indescribably beautiful. Buyers are particularly keen to purchase properties with unobstructed visibility, making residences close to the shoreline even more appealing.

1050 Seminole Dr, Unit 4A, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 | Listed by Karson Dietrich

Perfect for luxury buyers searching for a property overlooking a private marina, easy access to the beach plus a transferable deeded dock. This residence includes multiple balconies with stunning views of both Coral Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway.

Our luxury portfolio encompasses countless properties that appeal to the refined tastes of Florida's luxury real estate buyers. If you are interested in buying or selling a home this summer, contact us today to enlist the help of our experienced team.