Celebrities and sports personalities home in on value at the Caribbean Miami Beach

PR Log (Press Release) – Jun 26, 2009 – Media Contacts: Angela Ippolito
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CELEBRITIES AND SPORTS PERSONALITIES HOME IN ON VALUE AT THE CARIBBEAN MIAMI BEACH  

Guests at the recent retirement party for basketball giant Alonzo Mourning at the Caribbean, 3737 Collins Avenue, discovered a secret  -- value-priced, luxury condos for sale in a serene, new, oceanfront condo building in Miami Beach’s coveted  33139 zip code.

Despite the realities of the current real estate market, especially in South Florida, Majestic Properties the exclusive sales agent for the Caribbean, announced that more than 80 percent of the residences have been sold and many residents have already moved in.

People who value privacy find the Caribbean an oasis of calm, just minutes away from South Beach’s noise and bustle. It’s proving an ideal choice for some celebrity buyers who wish to remain anonymous and sports personalities including Richard Hamilton of the National Basketball Association’s Detroit Pistons and Darwin Walker who last played with the NFL Carolina Panthers. Other savvy buyers from Europe especially France and Italy; north-east and mid-west US, Canada, and several South American countries have also bought units in the Caribbean.

“Buyers love the Caribbean’s quality and its convenient location in Miami Beach, with easy access to US1, I95 and the Airport Expressway,” says real estate agent Marcela Criscito, from “The Criscitos” of Majestic Properties. “Best of all there’s the most beautiful beach in the backyard and convenient shopping and services are nearby.”

The Caribbean’s buildings are special too. The landmark 1940s, 6-story Caribbean Hotel has been repurposed into an award-winning community of 35 classically modern condominiums. The adjoining, brand-new 19-story South Tower houses only 68 spacious units ranging from 1,434 to 3,910 square feet.  Two oceanfront penthouses one with 3-beds/ 3 baths, the other with 4 beds/4 ½ baths are still available.

All units feature sweeping balconies with breathtaking ocean and Intracoastal views; top-of-the-line designer kitchens and amazing bathrooms with glass walls and the latest in luxury showers.  “Smart” technology, fine finishes; an oceanfront, heated infinity-edge swimming pool and spa along with beach and pool  towel service; state-of-the-art fitness center; billiard lounge; wine vault and cigar humidor; are just some of the amenities that make the Caribbean outstanding.

Adding to the care-free Caribbean lifestyle, which includes valet services and 24-hour security;, residents have private, reserved  parking spaces in a 35,000 square-foot, 108-space, underground parking garage, one of the few of its kind in Miami Beach.

Prices for the remaining Caribbean condominiums start at $570 per square foot, “a remarkable price for such a quality building on the beach” notes Criscito.

The Caribbean was developed by Christa/Bluerock, a partnership between New York-based Christa Development Corporation (CDC) and Bluerock Real Estate. Noted architect Kobi Karp designed the project, and the internationally-renowned Christopher Ciccone was creative consultant and interior designer for the public spaces. The Criscitos of Majestic Properties is the exclusive listing agent.  

   The onsite sales center is open seven days a week at 3737 Collins Ave. For information about Caribbean, call 305-532-5558 or visit www.caribbeanmiamibeach.net or  Marcela@TheCriscitos.com