8 of the Most Stunning (and Expensive) Penthouses in America
Posted on 11. Feb, 2009 by Joshua Ferris in Blog, Featured, Industry, new york, real estate
The world is full of creatively designed homes but it’s not until you’re on top of the world, literally, that you see what creative design is truly capable of. The idea of living at the pinnacle of skyscrapers embodies the power, prestige and opulence that most of us only begin to dream of.
Have a look at our list of the eight most stunning (and expensive) penthouses in America below:
1. 15 Central Park West Penthouse – New York, New York
It should come as no surprise that the most expensive penthouse on our list, coming in at $47.5 million, is located in New York City with uninterrupted views of Central Park. This penthouse features 14 foot ceilings and over 5,200 sqft of living space. To sweeten the deal, you also get a 1,222 sqft ground floor suite with private street access for the owner’s staff offices.
Learn more about the 15 Central Park West Penthouse.
2. Apogee Penthouse – Miami, Florida
When you live in South Beach living in a penthouse just isn’t enough. Along comes the Apogee Penthouse to blow competing penthouses out of the water with 6,583 sqft of living space and over 11,000 sqft of outdoor living space. On the roof of the penthouse there is a private pool area with 360-degree views of Miami and the ocean. Asking price rings in at $22 million.
3. Luxuria Penthouse – Boca Raton, Florida
The Luxuria Penthouse is one of 24 homes in a ten-story building along the Boca Raton coastline. The above photo showcases the grand lobby with its art covered walls, golden staircases and gravity defying water wall as the centerpiece of it all.
007’s will be right at home with the building’s state of the art security system which features thumbprint recognition technology that leads to resident-only elevator lobbies while luxophiles won’t have to lift a finger to do nearly anything as the building also offers an on-site concierge and 24 hour valet service. The Luxuria Penthouse checks in at a cool $12.5 million.
4. Mandarin Oriental Penthouse – Boston, Massachusetts
Listed as five-star living with full hotel services, valet service and 180-degree views overlooking Fenway Park, the Back Bay, Charles River to Cambridge and the Zakim Bridge, the Mandarin Oriental Penthouse encompasses 5,100 sq.ft. of living space. The developer of the Mandarin Oriental is asking $9.95 million for the penthouse.
5. 2999 Kalakaua Ave Penthouse - Honolulu, Hawaii
2999 Kalakaua’s tropical setting is the perfect spot for penthouse views of the ocean. This newly renovated 3,445 sqft three bedroom penthouse overlooks the Pacific Ocean and Diamond Head State Monument offering panoramic views of nature. Current asking price: $5.2 million.
6. 100 Seagrove Lane Penthouse – Saratoga, Florida
Another stunning entry from Florida, the penthouse at 100 Seagrove comes with a rooftop garden overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and private elevator access to a two car garage. There are only twelve homes in the entire building making it a very private retreat. On the market for $4.25 million.
7. Endeavour Penthouse – Seabrook, Texas
The Endeavour Penthouse includes numerous outdoor spaces including a 500 sq.ft. balcony overlooking Clear Lake and a 1,200 sq.ft. roof top terrace. The penthouse for fitness buffs, the Endeavour Penthouse also comes with an infinity pool, resistance pool, hot tub and outdoor kitchen. Asking $3.6 Million.
8. 2211 E Camelback Road Penthouse – Phoenix, Arizona
This building is most well known for being the residence of Senator John McCain and his family though they do not live in the penthouse. 2211 E. Camelback Rd’s penthouse features a master bedroom that is over twenty-two feet long, views of Phoenix and access to the building’s ultra-luxury amenities like its roof-top pool, spa, concierge and 24 hour valet service. Oh, and you get free Starbucks coffee Monday through Friday.
How much will it cost you to live atop the same building as the McCains? A mere $3.45 million.
Each of the eight penthouses above offer unique characteristics while offering what is quickly becoming the platinum standard of ultra luxury living with services 24 hour valet, state of the art security systems that utilize fingerprint recognition technology, concierge, private resident-only lobbies, hotel amenities and roof top retreats.
Amazing collection of penthouses, particularly the rooftop gardens of 100 Seagrove Lane Penthouse. Apogee here in South Florida is one of the newer condos which has been generating a lot of demand.