Homes in La Gorce Island, which are pleasant and peaceful, are located in the heart of the city of Miami Beach. It is part of the La Gorce neighborhood is composed of three islands: La Gorce, La Gorce Island, and Allison Island. La Gorce Island is located north of Indian Creek and south of the Isle of Normandy and between Biscayne Bay and Miami Beach.
This intimate neighborhood offers its residents the tranquility of living inside in a space with restricted access, having all the benefits of Miami Beach very close. One of the main things it is internationally renowned for is the exclusive La Gorce Country Club which houses the prestigious La Gorce Golf Course where top business people, entrepreneurs, sports celebrities, and famous models and artists gather to practice and compete in the “elegant sport”.
The island is mainly made up of single-family residential streets. Homeowners enjoy the exclusiveness of living in one of the most prestigious spots in South Florida. Mansions here have been custom developed through the years by talented architects and developers, creating a tropical luxury atmosphere anywhere you look. The reason for this is because La Gorce Island real estate is mostly built displaying Spanish, classic, Mediterranean, and contemporary architectural styles.
Some estates sit on a multi-acre lot, that’s because dimensions at La Gorce Island are larger than many Miami Beach areas. The average land size for four-bedroom residences is 4,737 sq. ft. of interior space while five-bedroom homes have around 5,160 sq. ft. of interior space. Moreover, six-bedroom homes have a floor plan of about 7,044 sq. ft. If wide-open spaces are one of your needs, here you don’t have to worry about it.
The community is guard-gated, has 24/7 security, both inland and marine. This lavish neighborhood overlooks the fascinating Biscayne Bay, perfect to take a sunbath on your own terrace, along with your friends at the pool while the barbecue gets cooked. Each unit is unique and features a private deck where you can park your boat, yacht, or sailboat if you are a watersport enthusiast.
This is one of the many perks of living here, you have direct access to Biscayne Bay, the Miami Beach shores, and the Atlantic Ocean. You will enjoy the perfect weather with the perfect equipment to discover the sea at its best. No matter if it is sunrise or sunset, waves and sand are waiting for locals to exhibit postal-like landscapes.
If you want to go shopping at the top boutique brands or want to explore new, elegant, and delicious restaurants and bistros, you can have it on Lincoln Road in South Beach and the shops at Bal Harbour, these two places are both easily accessible from the island because it is connected to the mainland through bridges. Do you want to live close to the airport due to your demanding travel requirements? The Miami Beach International Airport is just a 20-minute drive away via the 195 Causeway.
Some of the most notable homeowners in La Gorce Island have been American singer and pianist Billy Joel (9,000 sq. ft. of living space, on a 30,330 sq. ft. lot), Hollywood actor Matt Damon (seven bedrooms on a double lot), Puerto Rican singer and actress Jennifer Lopez (extravagant gardens with koi fish), Ricky Martin (six bedrooms, solid mahogany doors, and marble furnishings), Cher (six bedrooms, a courtyard with a heated lap pool, and a fountain), basketball stars like Dwyane Wade (1-acre lot six-bedroom mansion with its own Miami Heat-themed basketball court) and Chris Bosh (a modern style 2,368 sq. ft. estate with six bedrooms).
