Marble, rounded oversized steps invite you into the foyer, where a stunning marble staircase with Italian custom iron railing wrap around an elegant crystal chandelier. Beyond, a formal salon with its own chandelier, solid marble fireplace, and coffered ceilings offers a haven for entertaining guests or simply relaxing with a good book. A pair of French doors lead out to the tranquil travertine tiled courtyard and pool area.

Meal creation is simple and enjoyable in the sleek, modern kitchen; complete with rich wood, quartz, and stainless steel finishes and high-end appliances that include Sub Zero, Wolf and Miele. Artistic chandeliers combine with recessed lighting to create abundant lighting, while a large center island offers both prep and dine in space.

Enjoy your culinary creation in either of two dining rooms, each refined in their own way with wainscoting, boiserie paneling, coffered ceilings, Baccarat or Schonbek crystal chandeliers, and custom Italian hand painted murals. A classic wet bar with Italian wood shelving and granite finishes offers further convenience for entertaining, while an informal living room offers an ideal setting for intimate conversations and quiet family moments.

Additional rooms include an office complete with a sitting area and a full bath and closet and an upstairs gym, accessible from both the master suite and first floor. Finishes like marble and Canadian wood floors throughout, smart surround sound and lighting systems and an elevator with stainless steel doors prove that no detail has been forgotten.

While Villa Dwora offers plenty of amenities for guests, comfort and elegance await in more private areas of the home. No fewer than eight bedrooms grace the estate, each with its own fine details and wonders. From Canadian hardwood finishes and designer wallpapers to crystal chandeliers, each bedroom is its own masterpiece. Bathrooms offer sleek contemporary lines and designer laminate wall décor, while Kohler spa tubs and fixtures with marble finishes offer the ultimate luxury.

The fully-furnished master suite features a large sitting room and a private terrace overlooking the pool and grounds. Full his and her bathrooms include separate walk-in closets, a Jacuzzi spa, and other fine details.

Enjoying trade wind breezes and the radiant Florida sunshine is easy at Villa Dwora. A ground-floor covered patio is the perfect space for outdoor dining, lounging, and relaxing. Stay cool under the dark wood ceiling fans or listen to the rain drop through the leaves of a beautiful and palatial 100-year-old banyan tree. The owners built the home around this astonishing tree, making it the centerpiece of the lush, resort-style landscaping, which also includes two exotic koi and African Cichlid ponds each with their own water features. Elegant bronze statuary and a palapa-style gazebo, lending a Polynesian feel, compliment the grounds.

A stroll down the columned and flower-covered trellis walkway leads to a sparkling beach entry style pool; complete with a sun deck, lounge area and outdoor shower. Overlooking the pool is a unique two-story guest house; designed with crisp whites and rich wood finishes and showcasing tray vaulted ceilings throughout. The guest house features a large private bedroom and bath, a living room and full kitchen offering all Viking appliances, including a refrigerator, rotisserie, and paella stove top.

Villa Dwora is located in one of the most desirable communities in Miami, nestled just across the bay from Key Biscayne, 16 minutes from Miami International Airport, and 25 minutes from Port of Miami.

With the third most impressive skyline in the country (behind New York and Chicago), Miami is the cultural and commercial center of Florida. Vibrant Latin-influenced food, music, and art are all around – from beachfront Cuban restaurants to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts – the second-largest center in the country and home to the Florida Grand Opera, Knight Concert Hall, Ziff Ballet Opera House, and more. The city also hosts the world’s largest art exhibition, Art Basel Miami, (dubbed the Olympics of Art); Miami Fashion Week; and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

Tourism, international trade, and banking are some of Miami’s strongest industries. The city has the largest concentration of international banks in the United States and hosts the headquarters of cruise ship giants Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Celebrity, and Carnival. The metro area also serves as home to many international corporations’ Latin American headquarters, such as AIG, Disney, Kraft Foods, Sony, Visa, American Airlines, and more.

For sporting fans, Miami is one of only 13 cities to have a team in all four major sports; with the Miami Dolphins (NFL), Miami Heat (NBA), Miami Marlins (MLB), and the Florida Panthers.