But first, you have to hand over a non-refundable application fee of $135,000 to even qualify to view the mansion.
This $135,000 non-refundable application fee goes to the Home Owner’s Association to which the current owner of the mansion belongs. Apparently, members of this particular HOA intend to pre-qualify any potential lookers prior to those lookers actually looking.
The house itself lives on Miami’s Tahiti Beach Island. The Villa Anna Isabel estate, the name of the home, is a waterfront property.
The current owner of the estate, Jose Enrique Souto, had the mansion built to his specifications after he and his family sold their business, Rowland Coffee Roasters, to the J. M. Smucker Company for a reported $360M in 2011. Souto’s immediate family has been the estate’s the only occupant.
A collector of priceless Cuban artists, Souto made it clear to all involved with the design and construction of the home that high ceilings and extensive wall space were required to properly exhibit his beloved art. Almost uniformly throughout the house, the walls are 12’ or more in height; a 24’ ceiling in the center atrium of the home enhances the dramatic beauty of a customized, hand crafted chandelier.
Additional amenities in the home speak to Souto’s other passions. The game room showcases his love of poker playing and cigar smoking. The 25,000-bottle wine cellar with its glistening onyx bar invites family and friends alike to enjoy Souto’s personally chosen wine selections.
The master suite is a world within the estate with its own living room, two walk-in closets, huge terrace and complete outdoor kitchen. The six-car air-conditioned garage is designed with Souto’s classic cars in mind and the backyard swimming pool banks up to the seawater where his 115’ yacht is parked.
Truly, the Villa Anna Isabel has been created with Souto’s passions and energy. Time for another family to enjoy the splendors of this mansion while Souto and his family explore other journeys and destinations.
