Issue 1 · Property Edition
A private editorial tour of 1840 S Bayshore Lane, Miami, FL 33133.
Simon Gedz
S.G. Trust Team · Realtor since 1995
Issue 1 · Property Edition
A private editorial tour of 1840 S Bayshore Lane, Miami, FL 33133.
Simon Gedz
S.G. Trust Team · Realtor since 1995
An interactive magazine: zoom the maps, tap a pin for details, and tap "See more" for things to do.
The residence
Listed by Douglas Elliman
5 beds · 7 baths · 12,863 sq ft
A fairytale castle in Coconut Grove, designed by Ralph Portuondo, where Gothic grandeur meets modern sophistication. The dramatic Great Hall boasts 30-ft vaulted ceilings, stone fireplaces & antique stained-glass, complemented by French cast bronze chandeliers and Jerusalem stone floors. Highlights include a La Cornue chef’s kitchen, elevator, keystone-edged infinity pool, cement dock, rooftop sundeck & terraces with water views. Landscaping by Fernando Wong, Murano chandeliers by B.F.
Dockage
Verify usable dock length
Depth
Verify at mean low water
Bridges
Verify vessel air draft and route
Nearest inlet
Verify nearest navigable inlet
Equipment
Confirm lift capacity, power and water
Seawall
Inspect condition, cap and permits
The interiors
A fairytale castle in Coconut Grove, designed by Ralph Portuondo, where Gothic grandeur meets modern sophistication. The dramatic Great Hall boasts 30-ft vaulted ceilings, stone fireplaces & antique stained-glass, complemented by French cast bronze chandeliers and Jerusalem stone floors. Highlights include a La Cornue chef’s kitchen, elevator, keystone-edged infinity pool, cement dock, rooftop sundeck & terraces with water views. Landscaping by Fernando Wong, Murano chandeliers by B.F. Signoretti, and custom metalwork fencing by Belt Designs add bespoke elegance. Plus, independent living quarters with kitchen & a 3,000 sq/ft unfinished basement complete this one-of-a-kind estate.
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Built in 2009
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3 garage spaces
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Private pool reported
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Lot size: 0.27
A closer look
A visual detail from the property's current listing gallery. Photography and availability remain subject to the current listing.
A closer look
A visual detail from the property's current listing gallery. Photography and availability remain subject to the current listing.
Waterfront living
Listed by Douglas Elliman
5 beds · 7 baths · 12,863 sq ft
A fairytale castle in Coconut Grove, designed by Ralph Portuondo, where Gothic grandeur meets modern sophistication. The dramatic Great Hall boasts 30-ft vaulted ceilings, stone fireplaces & antique stained-glass, complemented by French cast bronze chandeliers and Jerusalem stone floors. Highlights include a La Cornue chef’s kitchen, elevator, keystone-edged infinity pool, cement dock, rooftop sundeck & terraces with water views. Landscaping by Fernando Wong, Murano chandeliers by B.F.
Dockage
Verify usable dock length
Depth
Verify at mean low water
Bridges
Verify vessel air draft and route
Nearest inlet
Verify nearest navigable inlet
Equipment
Confirm lift capacity, power and water
Seawall
Inspect condition, cap and permits
From home to open water
1840 S Bayshore Lane, Miami, FL 33133
Zoom the map in and out to follow the route. A preliminary waterway route from this home to the inlet. Distance follows the traveled water route; timing is an estimate, not a guaranteed passage time. Verify current charts, low-water depth, bridge clearance, tides and inlet conditions before departure — a planning guide, not permission to navigate or moor.
Life beyond the front door
Biscayne Bay waterfront homes and marina access in Coconut Grove. Verify private dockage and channel depth for each property.
Getting around
What's nearby in Miami-Dade
249 places to eat, see and do sit within reach across Miami-Dade.
52 arts & culture · 37 dining · 30 sports & events · 29 shopping · 27 attractions
Arts & Culture: Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) · Wynwood Walls & Arts District
Dining: Calle Ocho, Little Havana · Miami Design District
Sports & Events: Miami Heat · Hard Rock Stadium — Dolphins, Miami Open & F1
Weekend favorites: Zoo Miami, Frost Museum of Science, Jungle Island.
Only 1 Coconut Grove idea is published so far — the button opens everything across Miami-Dade.
Coconut Grove
Distinct neighborhoods, local dining and shopping, with downtown, Brickell and MiamiCentral as everyday destinations.
Approximate drive times are estimated from straight-line distance, not a routed or live-traffic journey. Actual driving distance and timing vary with traffic, bridges and routing.
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CocoWalk, Coconut Grove
1.3 mi straight-line · approximately 3 min drive
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Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
2.5 mi straight-line · approximately 5 min drive
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Brickell City Centre
2.7 mi straight-line · approximately 5 min drive
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MiamiCentral / Brightline Miami
3.4 mi straight-line · approximately 6 min drive
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Downtown Miami / Bayfront Park
3.5 mi straight-line · approximately 7 min drive
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Miami Intl Airport (MIA)
5.7 mi straight-line · approximately 11 min drive
Education
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Age-based school levels are approximate. Confirm grade placement and attendance boundaries with the district. Nearby options are not assigned schools. Faith labels are based on school names; confirm affiliation, grades and admissions directly with the school. Sign in and add your children to see each child matched to their own school.
A day in the life
Your morning begins inside a private 12,863-square-foot residence built in 2009, designed by Ralph Portuondo. Sunlight filters through antique stained-glass into a dramatic Great Hall boasting thirty-foot vaulted ceilings, stone fireplaces, French cast bronze chandeliers, and Jerusalem stone. Across five bedrooms and seven baths, the architecture balances Gothic grandeur with modern sophistication, extending out to your private pool as the day takes shape.
Stepping out, your weekday rhythm connects smoothly across the city. CocoWalk in Coconut Grove is about a three-minute drive away, while Miracle Mile in Coral Gables and Brickell City Centre are each reachable in about five minutes. For regional transit, MiamiCentral and Brightline Miami sit approximately a six-minute drive from your door.
Evenings offer varied dining destinations across town. Savor wood-fired Asian-inspired sharing plates in an industrial warehouse setting at KYU, or explore the chef-driven rooms and courtyard cafés folded into the luxury shopping blocks of the Miami Design District. Along Calle Ocho in Little Havana, Cuban coffee windows, croquetas, cigar rollers, and domino players bring timeless neighborhood energy to the sidewalk.
Cultural afternoons unfold along Biscayne Bay and through historic enclaves. Wander Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, a 1916 bayfront villa framed by formal Italian gardens. In Wynwood, spend time at the Wynwood Walls & Arts District among street-art courtyards, galleries, breweries, and taco windows. At Pérez Art Museum Miami, take in contemporary art beneath hanging gardens overlooking the bay.
Fresh air and coastal breezes await on Key Biscayne. Spend open mornings at Crandon Park Beach, a two-mile beach featuring calm shallow water, picnic areas, and shaded parking near the Nature Center. At the southern tip, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park offers quiet shores, bike paths, and a historic lighthouse.
Weekends invite outdoor history at The Barnacle Historic State Park. On Watson Island, discover the Miami Children's Museum with its pretend supermarket, bank, cruise ship, and music studio. For active indoor recreation, Sky Zone Trampoline Park features foam pits and dodgeball, while Lucky Strike Bowling pairs upscale lanes and arcade games with a full menu near the Design District.
Boating along Biscayne Bay requires verifying specific property details in advance. You will want to verify usable dock length, water depth at mean low water, vessel air draft along bridge routes, and clearances to the nearest navigable inlet as a preliminary screening step.
Simon Gedz, serving South Florida as a dedicated realtor since 1995, warmly invites you to experience 1840 S Bayshore Lane in person. Connect today to schedule your private tour of this Coconut Grove estate.
Explore this issue · This magazine is interactive: zoom the maps in and out, tap a pin for its name and walking time, and use "See more" to open every activity near this home's ZIP code.
Plan beyond the price
True monthly cost
25% down · 30 years · 6.85%
Planning estimate, not a lender or insurance quote. Taxes are modeled after sale. Roof age, wind mitigation, flood zone, reserves and assessments can materially change the total.
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Confirm taxes after sale with the county
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Bind insurance during the inspection period
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Review association reserves and assessments
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Use lender and insurance quotes before relying on any estimate
Pet-friendly, actually checked
Finding nearby dog parks…
Your path to owning it · Part 1
Simon Gedz has guided South Florida buyers since 1995. Here's how he'll walk you from the first showing to an accepted offer — call him at any step for advice.
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Get pre-approved
Simon connects you with a trusted lender so your offer is taken seriously.
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Tour the home
See it with Simon — he points out what photos never show.
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Ask Simon for a CMA
A comparative market analysis of recent sales tells you what it's really worth.
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Plan your offer
Simon recommends price, terms and contingencies based on the CMA.
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Negotiate
Counteroffers handled by Simon until terms are agreed and signed.
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Hire a real estate attorney
Simon recommends one to review the contract and protect you through closing.
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Escrow deposit
Wired to the title company or attorney, usually within 3 days.
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Order title & survey
Title search for liens; a survey confirms lot lines and improvements.
Your path to owning it · Part 2
During the inspection window Simon adds marine checks, so the dock is verified as carefully as the house. He'll recommend the next step and the right professional at each stage.
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Home inspection
Licensed inspector checks roof, AC, plumbing, electrical and structure.
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Insurance inspections
4-point and wind-mitigation reports to lower premiums.
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Seawall & dock inspection
A marine inspector checks the seawall, pilings and dock structure.
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Boat lift & equipment
Motors, cradles, power and water service tested.
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Water depth check
Depth at low tide, measured where your boat will sit.
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Run to the ocean
Bridge clearances and travel time confirmed for your boat.
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Repairs or credits
Simon negotiates fixes or a credit from the inspection findings.
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Insurance quotes
Bind home, wind and flood coverage early — Simon shares local agents.
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Appraisal
Your lender confirms the value supports the price.
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Clear to close
Loan underwriting is finished; closing date and figures confirmed.
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Final walkthrough
Walk it with Simon to confirm condition and agreed repairs.
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Closing day
Sign, fund, record the deed — and get the keys.
For a private showing or a property-specific strategy conversation about 1840 S Bayshore Lane, Miami, FL 33133, contact Simon Gedz at 954.562.1798.
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Simon Gedz · S.G. Trust Team · Realtor since 1995
Listed by Douglas Elliman
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