Ultimate Homes: In Miami’s Pinecrest, a Whimsical Estate Pays Homage to Antoni Gaudí

Welcome to Ultimate Homes, a new Robb Report video series in which host Mark Ellwood guides you through the most striking and luxurious homes on the prime market today. Whether it’s a three-story condo in a New York high-rise or a sprawling oceanside estate on the cliffs of Malibu, we’ll show you every room—and amenity—inside the world’s most coveted addresses.

The suburban village of Pinecrest is known for quiet streets and manicured lawns, but this Miami estate refuses to play it safe. Completed in 2022 by Portuondo Perotti Architects, the delightfully eccentric 12,000-square-foot home is a modern love letter to Art Nouveau. Picture swirling curves, nature-inspired motifs, and whimsical flourishes straight out of Antoni Gaudí’s Barcelona playbook.

Sitting on nearly two acres, the eight-bedroom and nine-bath dwelling—previously on the market for $22.5 million—is complemented by a four-car garage, a heated 60-foot lap pool with a circular spa, a tennis court, and even an outdoor basketball court for a little friendly competition. Custom gates shaped like insects—a cheeky nod to the Art Nouveau movement—open onto a 200-foot driveway flanked by a 107-foot water feature, each end guarded by sculpted Tritons.

A coral stone paved courtyard leads to the egg-shaped arched entry, and, just inside, a grand staircase with a banister of fluted columns sweeps dramatically to the second floor. Powder rooms are playful surprises, featuring kaleidoscopic wallpaper and scalloped marble vanities—a motif that pops up throughout the house.

The great room, scaled like the lobby of a boutique hotel, makes a statement with arched ceilings, oversized windows echoing the gates’ curves, drooping floral light fixtures, and a circular carved-stone fireplace. For intimate evenings, the club room, with its carved wood wet bar and backlit display cases, is perfectly suited for cocktail hour.

Mealtime is equally theatrical in the oval dining room, with vibrant floral wallpaper and a bank of curved windows that provide a perfect sightline to an outdoor fountain. The French-country-inspired kitchen centers on olive-toned oak cabinetry, a turquoise La Cornue range, and three gleaming gold light fixtures. Nearby, a cozy den and library loft offer quiet nooks for reading—or plotting your next soirée.

The primary suite is a sanctuary of style, sporting herringbone-pattern Italian white oak floors, lush floral wallpaper, a turreted soaking tub, a double shower, imported Turkish marble sinks, and a balcony overlooking the gardens. Guest rooms vary in size, many with circular windows, while a children’s playroom and creative studio round out the upper level.

Outdoors, a double-height loggia with a full summer kitchen and floating columns with fluted detailing expands the living space, while formal French and English gardens, mature trees, and plush lawns provide privacy—and plenty of room for a grand garden party.