I’ve been selling pre-construction in Miami for 21 years. I’ve worked through the boom, the bust, and the rebirth. I’ve placed nearly 100 units at E11EVEN alone—which is unheard of for an outside broker—and I’ve done significant volume at Mandarin Oriental, St. Regis, and every major branded residences project to launch in this market. So when I tell you that Four Seasons Private Residences Coconut Grove is one of the most compelling opportunities I’ve seen in my career, I’m not being promotional. I’m being precise.
There are a few things that have to come together for a pre-construction project to really matter. You need the right developers, the right brand, the right location, and the right product—and you need all four at once. That almost never happens. But at Four Seasons Coconut Grove, it does.
The Developers: CMC Group and Fort Partners
Let me start with the developers, because this is where most buyers don’t do enough homework. CMC Group, led by Ugo Colombo, has been building in Miami since the ’80s. If you know this market, you know his buildings: Bristol Tower, Santa Maria, Brickell Flatiron. These aren’t just buildings—they’re benchmarks. Bristol Tower and Santa Maria are still among the most sought-after addresses in Brickell, decades after delivery. That’s the test of a great developer: does the building hold its value and its prestige 20, 30 years later? With Colombo, the answer is always yes.
Then you have Fort Partners. Nadim Ashi founded Fort Partners in 2012 after a career in tech and investment advisory. His first project was Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences at The Surf Club—and that single development put him on the map as one of the most ambitious luxury developers in the country. Since then, he’s expanded to hold ownership of all Four Seasons Hotels on the coast of Florida, and he’s now working on 14 projects spanning Europe and both US coasts.
What I always tell my clients is that when you see two developers of this caliber come together on a single project, you’re looking at something special. These are not developers who cut corners. These are not developers who over-promise and under-deliver. They build generationally—buildings that their names will be attached to forever. That discipline and that pride shows up in every decision, from the materials to the service model to the team they assemble.
The Brand: Four Seasons
I don’t need to explain the Four Seasons brand to anyone. But what I do need to explain is what it means in a residential context, because a lot of people don’t fully grasp the difference between living in a Four Seasons residence and living in a regular luxury condo—even a very nice one.
Four Seasons service is a 24/7, 365-day operation. You get an appointed Director of Residences. You get a residential concierge. You get doorman and bellman service, 24/7 security and valet, and 24-hour on-call emergency repair. And that’s just the standard package. On top of that, there’s a full menu of à la carte services: in-residence dining, in-residence spa treatments, housekeeping and laundry, grocery provisioning, maintenance and repair, butler service, wellness programs, personal trainers, dog grooming, catering, and even car wash service.
What this means in practice is that your day-to-day life is handled. You don’t think about logistics. You think about living. And that level of service comes from decades of hospitality expertise—the first Four Seasons Private Residences were introduced in 1985, and since then, people around the world have chosen to make that experience part of their everyday life.
I’ve sold branded residences from multiple luxury hotel operators, and I can tell you from direct experience and from what my clients report back: Four Seasons consistently delivers at a level that others aspire to. The brand isn’t just a name on the building. It’s a standard that permeates every interaction.
The Location: Why Coconut Grove
This is where the conversation gets really interesting for me, because Coconut Grove is Miami’s oldest neighborhood, and it’s experiencing a genuine renaissance. The Grove has always been special—the lush banyan tree canopy, the walkable village feel, the bayfront parks, the sailing culture—but for years it was somewhat overshadowed by the explosive growth in Brickell and Downtown.
That’s changed dramatically. CocoWalk has been completely reimagined. New restaurants and boutiques have opened. The Underline linear park is connecting the Grove to Brickell and beyond. And the buyer profile has shifted—you’re seeing more families, more long-term residents, more people who want to put down roots in a neighborhood that actually feels like a community rather than a vertical city.
Coconut Grove sits directly on Biscayne Bay, with proximity to Key Biscayne, Coral Gables, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, and the Kampong National Tropical Botanical Garden. It’s close enough to Downtown and Brickell that you can be there in minutes, but far enough away that you genuinely feel removed from the intensity. For my clients who are looking for that balance—urban access without urban overload—the Grove is the answer.
And here’s the thing about waterfront land in Coconut Grove: there isn’t much of it. The Grove is a low-rise, tree-canopied neighborhood by design and by regulation. You’re not going to see 50 towers go up here. The supply of new waterfront product is inherently limited, which means the projects that do get built carry a scarcity premium that only increases over time.
The Product: What Makes It Special
Four Seasons Private Residences Coconut Grove is a 20-story tower with 70 residences. Let that number sink in: 70 units. In a city where new towers routinely launch with 300, 500, even 800 units, this is a remarkably intimate building. At 70 units across 20 stories, you’re looking at just a few residences per floor—which means genuine privacy, dedicated elevator access, and the kind of personal service that Four Seasons is known for.
The architecture is by Revuelta Architecture International, who designed Bristol Tower and Santa Maria for CMC Group. There’s a continuity there that matters—Revuelta understands how to design buildings that are both beautiful and functional, that take advantage of their waterfront setting, and that age gracefully.
But the real story is the interiors, because CMC Group and Fort Partners brought in Michele Bönan. If you know luxury hospitality design, you know Bönan—he’s the Florentine architect and designer behind the J.K. Place hotels in Florence, Capri, Rome, and Paris, as well as the Palazzo Tornabuoni in Tuscany. His design philosophy is rooted in what the Italians call genius loci—the spirit of a place. He doesn’t impose a style; he draws inspiration from the environment. In Coconut Grove, that means warm, natural tones, Italian marble, Molteni kitchens, and finishes that feel both timeless and deeply connected to the lush, tropical setting.
The residences themselves range from 2,025 to 3,975 square feet for typical units, with two, three, and four bedrooms plus penthouses. Every unit is waterfront. Continuous drywall ceilings are 10’6" or higher. Terraces have glass railings with 11’1" ceilings and a minimum depth of 10 feet. Lutron lighting controls and Crestron home automation come standard. These aren’t spec-level finishes with a luxury price tag—this is genuine, top-to-bottom luxury product.
The Amenities: Beyond Expectations
I’ve seen a lot of amenity packages in my career, and Four Seasons Coconut Grove’s is genuinely comprehensive. You have a signature restaurant on the ground floor that also offers in-residence dining. You have a serviced pool deck overlooking Biscayne Bay. You have a state-of-the-art gym and yoga room.
But the standout is what they call The Caesar Experience—a wellness journey inspired by ancient Roman contrast therapy traditions. The spa includes treatment rooms, jacuzzi, Finnish saunas, cold plunges, a beauty atelier, and curated water experiences. This isn’t a gym with a steam room tacked on. This is a fully realized wellness program that rivals what you’d find at a world-class resort.
There’s also a private lounge and bar area, a kids’ area, a party room, bicycle storage, and—this is significant—The Surf Club private membership with initiation fee and first-year dues waived, subject to approval. That Surf Club connection alone is a major value add for the right buyer.
Raymond Jungles, one of the most respected landscape architects in the country, is handling the landscaping. His work is synonymous with the natural, tropical aesthetic that defines South Florida at its best, and his involvement ensures that the building’s outdoor spaces will be as carefully considered as the interiors.
The À La Carte Services
Beyond the built amenities, the à la carte services menu is extensive: in-residence dining, in-residence spa, housekeeping and laundry, grocery provisioning, maintenance and repair, butler services, wellness programs and personal trainers, dog grooming, catering, and car wash. Every aspect of daily life can be managed by Four Seasons professionals.
Who Is This For?
In my experience, Four Seasons Coconut Grove appeals to a specific buyer profile. These are people who have typically owned in Brickell or on the Beach and are looking for something different—something quieter, something with more green space, something that feels like a home rather than a hotel room. They value privacy and service over flash. They want Italian craftsmanship, not LED light shows.
I’m also seeing strong interest from international buyers, particularly from South America and Europe, who know the Four Seasons brand from their travels and understand the long-term value of a branded waterfront residence in a supply-constrained market. And I’m seeing families—which is unusual for new construction in Miami. The Grove’s walkability, its parks, its schools, and its community feel make it one of the only Miami neighborhoods where families genuinely want to put down roots.
For investors, the story is simple: 70 units on the waterfront in Coconut Grove, backed by Two Seasons and developed by CMC Group and Fort Partners, is a scarcity play. You’re not competing with a building down the street that has 400 identical units. The product is differentiated, the supply is limited, and the brand carries global recognition.
The Design Team: Revuelta and Raymond Jungles
I want to spend a moment on two other members of the design team, because they matter more than most buyers realize. Revuelta Architecture International has been CMC Group’s architect of choice for decades—they designed Bristol Tower and Santa Maria, two of the most enduring luxury addresses in Brickell. There’s a reason Colombo keeps going back to them: they understand how to design buildings that maximize waterfront views, that create graceful silhouettes on the skyline, and that function beautifully for residents on a daily basis. Architecture isn’t just about how a building looks from the street. It’s about how it feels to walk through your front door every day, and Revuelta gets that.
Raymond Jungles, the landscape architect, is equally significant. Jungles is arguably the most respected landscape designer in South Florida, known for creating lush, naturalistic environments that feel like they’ve always been there. His work at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden and at numerous private estates throughout the region has established him as the gold standard for tropical landscape design. At Four Seasons Coconut Grove, his involvement means the building won’t just sit on the waterfront—it will be integrated into the Coconut Grove landscape in a way that feels organic and inevitable.
The Deposit Structure
The deposit schedule is 20% with contract and 20% at groundbreaking. This is a straightforward structure that gives buyers reasonable entry points while demonstrating the developers’ confidence in the project. I always tell my clients: look at the deposit schedule as a signal of how a developer views their own project. A developer who asks for less money upfront is telling you they’re confident in their ability to deliver and sell. CMC Group and Fort Partners have the track record to back that confidence up.
What I Tell My Clients
After 21 years in this business, I’ve developed a pretty simple framework for evaluating pre-construction opportunities. I look at the developer’s track record—not just their current project, but what their previous buildings look like 10 and 20 years after delivery. I look at the brand and whether the service model is genuine or just a licensing deal with no substance. I look at the location and whether there’s a supply constraint that protects long-term value. And I look at the product itself—the finishes, the floor plans, the ceiling heights, the terrace depths, the things that actually determine how it feels to live there.
Four Seasons Private Residences Coconut Grove checks every box. It’s not the cheapest project in Miami—it shouldn’t be. It’s not the tallest or the flashiest—that’s by design. What it is, is a thoughtfully conceived, impeccably executed waterfront building in one of Miami’s most desirable neighborhoods, backed by a globally recognized hospitality brand and built by two of the most experienced luxury developers in South Florida. Projects like this don’t come along often.
The Bottom Line
I’ve been doing this for over two decades. I’ve sold units in buildings that became landmarks and buildings that became cautionary tales. The difference almost always comes down to the same four factors: the developers, the brand, the location, and the product. At Four Seasons Private Residences Coconut Grove, all four are at the highest possible level.
If you’re considering a waterfront pre-construction purchase in Miami, I’d encourage you to look closely at this project. I’m happy to walk you through the floor plans, discuss positioning, and help you understand where the opportunity is. That’s what I do—I’m not a website. I’m a broker with 21 years of experience and relationships with every major developer in this market. When you work with me, you get an advocate who knows the product, knows the developers, and knows how to structure the best deal on your behalf.
Reach out directly—I’m always available to talk.
