Up, Up And Away!

Thanks to a recent boom in luxury condo construction in South Palm Beach County, buyers have some very tempting options to consider.

Resort-like amenities abound, ranging from pampering spas and inviting rooftop sundecks to designer interiors, high-speed elevators, boat slips and even electric-car-charging stations. 

Prices may be steep, but developers say buyers are loving the gorgeous views, enviable locations, low maintenance and all those luxury amenities that make living the good life a breeze. Join us on a tour of six properties changing the local skyline.

Boca Beach House

The groundbreaking for Boca Beach House – a four-story, 32-unit luxury condominium on Lake Boca Raton and across from the Boca Raton Resort & Club – is slated for this summer. With 10-foot ceilings and large terraces, units will range from two to five bedrooms with anywhere from 3,402 square feet to 7,508 square feet of living space. Developers Key International and Integra Investments bought the 3-acre site from the Blackstone Group three years ago.

“Boca Beach House is uniquely set on one of the last developable waterfront parcels in east Boca Raton,” says Liliana Paez, CEO of Key International Sales and sales director of Boca Beach House. “We’ve thoughtfully curated every element of the project to cater to buyer needs for both privacy and convenience.” 

Active types will love the private 14-slip marina; yoga practice area; fitness center; spa with sauna, steam and treatment rooms; and aqua room to store paddleboards, kayaks and fishing equipment. On the other hand, sun worshippers will revel in the lakefront relaxation deck, offering a pool, a Jacuzzi, daybeds and lounge chairs as well as an outdoor gazebo with a kitchen, a TV and a lounge area.

Meanwhile, all Boca Beach House residents can live the luxe life thanks to five-star concierge services. And, if they pay dues, they’ll be able to use the resort’s restaurants, golf courses, pool, spa and tennis courts. A complimentary initiation fee to the resort is included with the purchase of a unit.

Pricing: $3.5 million to $9 million

Info: bbhresidences.com

Akoya Boca West

Million-dollar condominium residences with country club comforts are being offered at Akoya Boca West, a 10-story, 113-unit luxury residential tower that opened last year in Boca West Country Club, a prestigious development with more than 3,400 homes on 200 acres between Yamato Road and Glades Road.

Two- to four-bedroom residences range in size from 2,000 square feet to more than 4,000 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center, a resort-style pool and a social party room and card room. Additional features include valet parking, 24-hour security, privacy controlled elevators, air-conditioned storage areas and charging stations for electric cars. 

Each residence provides a flow-through design and large living areas – as well as terraces on both sides – embracing Florida’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle. 

Akoya residents enjoy lake and golf course views as well as all Boca West offers, from the first-class spa to gourmet dining and more. (Owners have membership to the club.) 

The developer, Siemens Group, reports strong sales.

“The buyers are thrilled with Akoya, expressing we exceeded their expectations,” says Rob Siemens, a partner at Akoya. “They love the views and the low maintenance and enjoying the social calendar we provide.” 

Pricing: $1.3 million to $4 million

Info: akoyabocawest.com

Tower 155

Named for its address at 155 E. Boca Raton Road, Tower 155 comprises 128 residences among attached buildings that range from eight to 12 stories. Two- and three-bedroom units – with ceilings soaring 10 feet or higher and open floor plans with ocean, city and park views – range drastically from 747 square feet to 3,800 square feet. Three high-speed elevators await to quickly deliver owners to their condos.

Developed by Compson Associates Inc. and set to open this year, 90 percent of Tower 155’s residences have already been sold. 

Highlights of the pet-friendly condominium include modern and art deco public spaces; interiors designed by Steven G.; a two-story lobby and clubroom; and a landscaped rooftop sundeck with a hot tub and a wading pool. A lounge area with European-style covered cabanas, an outdoor yoga studio and a fitness center give residents a chance to be as relaxed – or active – as they choose. Other outdoor perks include a full bar, a barbecue and a first-floor pool. 

Residents will feel safe thanks to 24-hour security and video surveillance as well as a secure garage with controlled access parking. Plus, they can use a special mobile app to access condo services, amenities, cameras and trolleys to nearby shopping and restaurants.

Pricing: $500,000 to $3 million

Info: tower155.com

111 First Delray

In an effort to fill a condo void amid the renaissance in downtown Delray Beach, developers Felipe and Manuel Vergara built 111 First Delray, one block south of Atlantic Avenue. The condo opened in October with 68 one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging from 800 square feet to 1,700 square feet, and two retail spaces on the ground floor. 

Amenities at the boutique condo include a fitness center as well as a pool deck offering cabanas, chaise lounges, tables, grills, TVs, a billiards table and a firepit. Owners and guests will have plenty of places to park their cars, and electric-car-charging stations are available.

Those who own a condo at 111 First Delray will be able to access the temperature, music and other features of their homes from their smartphones or tablets.

And, since Delray Beach is a very Fido-friendly city, it only makes sense that 111 First Delray is, too.

Eighty percent of units have already been sold.

“Buyers are looking for something convenient, beautiful and contemporary, and 111 First Delray does not compromise anything,” says Felipe. 

The condominium, he adds, “integrates smart home features that facilitate day-to-day life, an aesthetic and functional design, and resort-like amenities with low monthly HOA dues.” 

Pricing: from $400,000s

Info: 111firstdelray.com

Royal Palm Residences

Sales began in January for Royal Palm Residences on East Royal Palm Road, next to the Boca Raton Resort & Club and near the Intracoastal Waterway. The nine-story boutique condominium has just 48 units, including six penthouses. The residential complex, boasting the latest luxury equipment and technology, is being built by Group P6, the same developer behind nearby 327 Royal Palm.

“What sets Royal Palm Residences apart from other luxury condominiums in Boca Raton is the building’s boutique size, being just 48 residences, and its unrivaled location,” says Todd Richardson, vice president of sales and marketing for Group P6.

Residences, which have three to five bedrooms, range from 2,425 square feet to 7,168 square feet. City, water and golf course views are offered, and each unit has two secured underground parking spaces.

Other perks of the building, scheduled to open in 2022, include a Wellness Plaza, with a fitness center, a boutique pool and a clubroom; an exclusive membership incentive at the Boca Rio Golf Club; a one-year membership incentive with One On One Concierge; and a 24-hour doorman. Plus, a 6-acre, multimillion-dollar waterfront park is being planned for across the street.

Pricing: $1.75 million to more than $7 million

Info: rpresidences.com 

Alina Residences Boca Raton

On Mizner Boulevard – just steps from the venerated Boca Raton Resort & Club and the shops and restaurants of Mizner Park – the nine-story Alina Residences Boca Raton boasts 121 units ranging from about 1,400 square feet to more than 4,800 square feet. Many have dens and private terraces – perfect for admiring sweeping golf course and city views. Select residences have views of the ocean.

Artful design details and open concept layouts give rooms a striking yet comfortable ambience.

Alina residences come equipped with custom Scavolini kitchens, comprising Miele appliances and wine refrigerators, as well as spa-inspired master bathrooms, with rain showers, seamless glass enclosures, freestanding soaking tubs, dual vanities and designer fixtures.

Outside, resort-like amenities abound, including a meditation garden, a yoga space, a dog park, private cabanas and fire pits. Among the indoor highlights are a well-appointed clubroom; an impressive fitness center, offering a yoga studio; and his-and-hers spa facilities, with a steam room, a dry sauna, a Himalayan salt room, and treatment and relaxation rooms.

In terms of service, Alina provides residents peace of mind and convenience with smart building technology, a 24-hour security staff, valet parking and a concierge.

The project’s first phase, set to welcome residents later this year, is being developed by El-Ad National Properties, an Elad Group company.

Pricing: $1 million to $6.5 million

Info: alinabocaraton.com O