With just 65 residences, each home within Vita at Grove Isle boasts unobstructed, sparkling views of Biscayne Bay — an amenity that’s virtually unheard of for new construction in Miami. The development’s location on one of the last waterfront parcels in Coconut Grove makes it an extremely rare and unprecedented endeavor. Privacy and security are just a few of the many other distinguishable, sought-after features available to residents in the soon-to-come, tight-knit community.
“We garnered a lot of inspiration for Vita at Grove Isle from the nearby estates in Coconut Grove,” says Ugo Colombo, CEO & Founder of CMC Group. “Our goal was to design a product that mirrors the grandeur of a mansion and all its options, while offering even more convenience for residents via concierge and building maintenance services so that they can spend more time enjoying the Florida lifestyle.”
Vita at Grove Isle is comprised of large, functional condos with expansive floorplans and limitless bay views. Each residence has a balcony that is at least 13 feet deep to promote year-round al fresco living. Impeccable attention to detail was paid throughout to ensure an unparalleled level of quality, resulting in residences made for everyday luxury living, with features such as 10-foot ceilings and private garages.
A collection of 12 exclusive penthouses, ranging from 3,400 to 6,600 sq. ft. each, elevate the experience even further. Each unit includes a private rooftop terrace equipped with its own swimming pool, a full bathroom, and a summer kitchen, for a single-family luxury home feel, enhanced with top-of-the-line amenities.
In terms of interior design, Colombo aimed to make every home a stunning masterpiece, even without décor. The Italian-designed kitchens will feature concealed top-of-the-line appliances for a streamlined appearance. Bathrooms will be embellished with book-matched marble and Italian stonework, hand-picked by the developer himself, for a unique, memorable touch. “Buyers are trending more toward high-quality, timeless residences due to the uptick in residents choosing to live in Miami year-round,” says Christine Martinez de Castro, VP of Sales & Marketing at CMC Group. “This is exactly Ugo’s brand, and his successful track record emphasizes just that. His portfolio consists of developments featuring the highest degree of quality and detail that has retained market value over time. I have seen first-hand the level of care and detail he infuses into all of his projects. He personally selects the best materials and pays attention to every detail to ensure the product will withstand the test of time. If the most minimal detail isn’t perfect — he will redo the whole room. That’s just who he is.”
Ugo Colombo’s successful track record and commitment to timeless style, breathtaking luxury and meticulous detail has been a constant in the sea of change that has come to define Miami real estate over the past 30 years.
When it comes to location, Coconut Grove is highly desirable for high-net-worth families relocating to Miami because of its central position and closeness to many of the city’s premier schools, top restaurants, and retail options. Residents will enjoy a lifestyle reminiscent of an all-inclusive luxury resort. “To push the envelope even further, we are unveiling a reimagined club for residents and locals living on the island, as an added amenity for all,” says Martinez de Castro.
A Club Membership grants access to various outdoor amenities, such as tennis, padel ball, and pickleball courts, while a private marina is available for boating enthusiasts seeking extra sun-filled enjoyment, and children’s playgrounds along the waterfront. Additionally, the building’s clubhouse offers a range of indoor wellness facilities, including a pool, bar, lounge, and a residents-only gym and spa, as well as a restaurant that will be open to the public.
Global architecture and design firm CallisonRTKL and master Italian designers Carlo and Paolo Colombo of A++ Human Sustainable Architecture create one-of-a-kind interior and amenity spaces. Enveloped by lush, native landscaping, the building’s architectural design mirrors its unique Grove Isle location, inspired by the natural contours of the island in its elegant, curved shape while maximizing views of sparkling Biscayne Bay.
The arrival of Vita will bring back the grandeur of Grove Isle, once regarded as the pinnacle of luxury living, adding not only a premier, waterfront condominium to the locale, but elevating the surrounding areas through renovations to the gatehouse, and updates to the landscape and hardscape.
Ugo Colombo is a pioneering residential developer in Miami, having shaped the city’s skyline by investing in Brickell in the early 1990s, starting with Bristol Tower and Santa Maria — the first luxury towers to rise in Downtown’s Brickell Financial District. At the time, Downtown Miami was yet to be established as an urban neighborhood. Originally a “blank canvas” — it has since evolved into vibrant residential and commercial district.
CMC Group’s success can be attributed to building only one or two developments at a time, resulting in a planning, designing, constructing and selling strategy that is deliberate and well thought out; VitaGroveIsle.com.
