One of the most meticulously curated homes to hit the Miami market has just listed for $68.5 million.
Located on the guard-gated La Gorce Island in Miami Beach, the seven-bedroom waterfront estate spans more than 9,000 square feet and represents the combined talents of architect Kobi Karp, luxury builder Bart Reines, and acclaimed interiors studio Argent Design.
Listed by Oliver Lloyd of Douglas Elliman, the residence is being offered fully furnished — including a remarkable design manual explaining how every room should be assembled for future owners.
The home belongs to Nicholas Woodhouse, the former President and Chief Marketing Officer of Authentic Brands Group, where he helped oversee the growth of brands including Reebok, Champion, Brooks Brothers, and Sports Illustrated.
His approach to branding shaped the residence itself, with every room conceived as a distinct environment complete with its own materials, furnishings, visual language, and even fragrance.
A waterfront setting on La Gorce Island
The residence occupies 100 feet of prime waterfront within one of Miami Beach’s most private residential enclaves, combining tranquil bay views with seamless indoor-outdoor living.
A foyer crowned by hand-blown Gingko leaves
Guests enter beneath a spectacular chandelier handcrafted in Europe from individually blown Bohemian crystal Gingko leaves suspended from branching bronze arms.
Reflected in the mirrored ceiling above, the installation becomes a floating botanical sculpture.
Floor-to-ceiling glass captures the bay
Walls of glass fill the principal entertaining spaces with natural light while framing uninterrupted waterfront views from nearly every major room.
Oak floors framed in bronze
Throughout the home, diagonal basket-weave oak flooring is bordered with Volakas marble and fine bronze trim, establishing a material palette that repeats throughout the residence.
Leather walls carved by hand in London
Sliding floor-to-ceiling leather panels feature botanical carvings inspired by tropical palm fronds, adding texture and shadow while concealing functional spaces within the family room.
Silk rugs inspired by nature
Custom silk rugs incorporate carved botanical patterns and layered pile heights that echo the movement of leaves and water throughout the home.
Living room furniture created exclusively for this house
Custom armchairs feature hand embroidery, layered thread work, and textured upholstery, while oversized lacquer coffee tables and sculptural drum tables were designed specifically for the project.
Every room has its own personality
Rather than following one decorative theme throughout, each space was developed with its own palette, furnishings, textiles, accessories, and even a signature scent, giving every room a distinct identity while remaining part of a cohesive whole.
A chef’s kitchen with hidden craftsmanship
Natural wood cabinetry showcases ribbed veneers with a striking “snakeskin” grain, paired with premium appliances and carefully integrated storage that allows the materials to take center stage.
A second kitchen built for entertaining
Behind the main kitchen sits a fully equipped catering kitchen that allows large-scale events to operate discreetly while preserving the elegance of the primary entertaining spaces.
A dining room wrapped in book-matched marble
Dover White marble forms a dramatic display wall framed by floating bronze shelving, while concealed storage hides behind high-gloss goatskin cabinetry.
A custom bar finished in leather and bronze
European nubuck leather, hand-woven suede, bronze detailing, and bespoke bar stools transform the wet bar into one of the home’s standout entertaining spaces.
A club room with a completely different mood
The atmosphere shifts dramatically inside the club room, where dark eucalyptus veneers, Kenya Wood marble, woven wall coverings, and subdued lighting create a sophisticated lounge for evening entertaining.
A study anchored by an onyx desk
The private office centers around a custom suede-wrapped executive desk with a polished Dark Raptor Onyx surface and handcrafted detailing that turns a workspace into a sculptural furniture piece.
A bedroom where the television disappears
Technology remains almost invisible inside the primary suite, where a concealed mechanical lift stores a flat-screen television beneath the custom bed until needed.
The primary suite’s floor-to-ceiling headboard combines naturally figured wood veneers, upholstered linen panels, mirrored inserts, floating bedside tables, and bespoke lighting into a dramatic architectural composition.
Spa bathrooms wrapped in marble
Book-matched Carrara marble, oversized rain showers, Dornbracht fixtures, soaking tubs, generous dressing areas, and extensive custom storage give the bathrooms a luxurious, gallery-like quality.
Outdoor lounges furnished like a boutique resort
Performance-fabric loungers by Exteta, Indonesian petrified-wood side tables, multiple seating areas, and expansive terraces encourage effortless waterfront entertaining.
A green-tiled pool framed in Italian stone
The swimming pool is surrounded by Tinos Verde stone and St. Croix paving, creating a subtle color palette that mirrors the surrounding bay.
Fully furnished down to the smallest detail
The sale includes virtually every furnishing, artwork, accessory, and decorative element, allowing the next owner to move into a completely done residence.
Even the furniture comes with installation instructions
Perhaps the home’s most unusual feature isn’t architectural at all.
Along with the furnishings comes a detailed guide explaining how every object should be arranged — much like installation instructions accompanying a museum exhibition or significant work of art.
A Miami Beach mansion conceived as one complete work of design
Luxury homes often showcase exceptional architecture or extraordinary interiors.
This residence was conceived as something more holistic, where architecture, materials, craftsmanship, furnishings, lighting, fragrance, and styling all work together to create a single, carefully orchestrated experience — making it one of the most distinctive turnkey homes currently available on Miami Beach.
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