Photos: Inside $65M La Brisa, Miami's priciest listing

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Inside $65M historic mansion in Miami, Fla.

The historical Coconut Grove property offers a rare 6.9-acre tract of waterfront land that has not been subdivided since it was created in 1886, and a 1920s era estate home that has been lovingly restored. Contact: William P.D. Pierce at william.pierce@floridamoves.com

The home features 13,803 square feet “under air” plus an additional 3,338 square feet of outdoor living space including several picturesque balconies and covered porches, for a total square footage of 17,141. For more information, please visit http://www.coldwellbanker.com/property?countryId=1&freeTextAddress=Miami%2C+FL&radius=0&minPrice=&maxPrice=&numberOfBeds=Any&numberOfBaths=Any&keywords=la+brisa&newlyListedDays=1&streetAddress=&mls=&acreage=Any

La Brisa is secluded behind a private gate in the heart of Coconut Grove, the “original Miami,” which has attracted business tycoons, artists, novelists and celebrities since the late 1800s. The oldest continuously inhabited neighborhood of Miami, today Coconut Grove is a laid-back enclave of sidewalk cafes, bars, boutiques, art galleries, lush parks and picturesque streets. For more information, please visit http://www.coldwellbanker.com/property?countryId=1&freeTextAddress=Miami%2C+FL&radius=0&minPrice=&maxPrice=&numberOfBeds=Any&numberOfBaths=Any&keywords=la+brisa&newlyListedDays=1&streetAddress=&mls=&acreage=Any

The light-filled home is accented with original Dade County Pine beams set against crisp white ceilings and walls; natural wood floors of ipe, Brazilian teak and original pine; elegant arched windows and doorways; and floor-to-ceiling windows that open out onto the patio. For more information, please visit http://www.coldwellbanker.com/property?countryId=1&freeTextAddress=Miami%2C+FL&radius=0&minPrice=&maxPrice=&numberOfBeds=Any&numberOfBaths=Any&keywords=la+brisa&newlyListedDays=1&streetAddress=&mls=&acreage=Any

With 9 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms and 3 half-baths, the Mediterranean-style home’s unique architectural details include original woodwork on the upper-floor galleries, intricate keystones above the entryways that have been carefully restored, arched doors and windows, and an assortment of wrought-iron and wood balconies providing vistas of both property and water. For more information, please visit http://www.coldwellbanker.com/property?countryId=1&freeTextAddress=Miami%2C+FL&radius=0&minPrice=&maxPrice=&numberOfBeds=Any&numberOfBaths=Any&keywords=la+brisa&newlyListedDays=1&streetAddress=&mls=&acreage=Any

Nearly every room flows into an outdoor space, whether it’s one of the many balconies or walkways, or through direct access to the pool patio. The four-car garage is a coach house with two bedrooms above. For more information, please visit http://www.coldwellbanker.com/property?countryId=1&freeTextAddress=Miami%2C+FL&radius=0&minPrice=&maxPrice=&numberOfBeds=Any&numberOfBaths=Any&keywords=la+brisa&newlyListedDays=1&streetAddress=&mls=&acreage=Any

The pool and sunken fire pit are surrounded by an expansive patio made from coral stone, which can easily accommodate a party of 250 for lavish outdoor entertaining. The property also includes a two-bedroom, Key West-style guest cottage with generous living spaces and a wrap-around porch. For more information, please visit http://www.coldwellbanker.com/property?countryId=1&freeTextAddress=Miami%2C+FL&radius=0&minPrice=&maxPrice=&numberOfBeds=Any&numberOfBaths=Any&keywords=la+brisa&newlyListedDays=1&streetAddress=&mls=&acreage=Any

The meticulously landscaped property is dotted with mature trees including towering centenary Canarian Date Palms, royal palms, royal poincianas, mahogany, oak and gumbo limbo trees, some which are nearly as old as the house itself, some much older, as well as a stately banyan tree that straddles the property and a hidden cobblestone path. For more information, please visit http://www.coldwellbanker.com/property?countryId=1&freeTextAddress=Miami%2C+FL&radius=0&minPrice=&maxPrice=&numberOfBeds=Any&numberOfBaths=Any&keywords=la+brisa&newlyListedDays=1&streetAddress=&mls=&acreage=Any

The property also has a unique spring-fed pond nestled among a beautiful assortment of palms, trees and foliage. For more information, please visit http://www.coldwellbanker.com/property?countryId=1&freeTextAddress=Miami%2C+FL&radius=0&minPrice=&maxPrice=&numberOfBeds=Any&numberOfBaths=Any&keywords=la+brisa&newlyListedDays=1&streetAddress=&mls=&acreage=Any

Amidst this hip and vibrant neighborhood, La Brisa is tucked away on 6.9 quiet acres and hidden from street view. The home features views of Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean across an expanse of well-manicured lawn stretching toward the mangrove-lined waterfront, which is accessible by an elevated walkway leading to an octagonal viewing deck over the bay. For more information, please visit http://www.coldwellbanker.com/property?countryId=1&freeTextAddress=Miami%2C+FL&radius=0&minPrice=&maxPrice=&numberOfBeds=Any&numberOfBaths=Any&keywords=la+brisa&newlyListedDays=1&streetAddress=&mls=&acreage=Any

La Brisa boasts a colorful history that dates back to the early settlers of Coconut Grove. The land was first deeded in 1886 to Kirk Munroe, a noted author of children’s adventure novels and books about Florida, and his wife Mary Barr Munroe. The Munroes included several well-known authors in their circle of friends, and were introduced to Florida by Munroe’s sister, who was married to the youngest son of Harriett Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. For more information, please visit http://www.coldwellbanker.com/property?countryId=1&freeTextAddress=Miami%2C+FL&radius=0&minPrice=&maxPrice=&numberOfBeds=Any&numberOfBaths=Any&keywords=la+brisa&newlyListedDays=1&streetAddress=&mls=&acreage=Any

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The home features 13,803 square feet “under air” plus an additional 3,338 square feet of outdoor living space including several picturesque balconies and covered porches, for a total square footage of 17,141. For more information, please visit http://www.coldwellbanker.com/property?countryId=1&freeTextAddress=Miami%2C+FL&radius=0&minPrice=&maxPrice=&numberOfBeds=Any&numberOfBaths=Any&keywords=la+brisa&newlyListedDays=1&streetAddress=&mls=&acreage=Any

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