This $21.5M Pinecrest, FL estate channels the glamour of The Great Gatsby with Art Nouveau flair

If Jay Gatsby ever traded West Egg for South Florida, his dream estate might have looked something like this.

Now listed for $21.495 million, the extraordinary residence at 5771 SW 94th Street in North Pinecrest combines the grandeur of Europe’s Belle Époque with the scale and amenities of a modern Florida compound.

Designed by acclaimed architect Rafael Portuondo, the estate spans nearly two private acres and draws inspiration from the celebrated Antique Macklowe Gallery on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, as well as the work of Art Nouveau masters Victor Horta and Hector Guimard.

The result is a home unlike virtually anything else on the South Florida market.

The arrival alone sets the tone.

Behind grand entrance gates, a 200-foot private driveway leads visitors toward the residence, passing a dramatic 107-foot water feature inspired by Rome’s Piazza Navona and anchored by sculptural Triton fountains before culminating at the stately front entrance.

Inside, the home unfolds through soaring ceilings and richly detailed interiors filled with handcrafted architectural elements sourced from around the world.

The grand foyer is anchored by a sweeping staircase modeled after one inside France’s Château du Grand-Lucé, immediately establishing the European influence that continues throughout the residence.

The first floor is finished in custom Catalan concrete flooring imported from Spain and designed to evoke the work of famed architect Antoni Gaudí, while the second level features quarter-sawn Italian white oak laid in an elegant herringbone pattern.

Several doors and balcony railings incorporate steel leaves and chestnuts salvaged from a demolished Art Nouveau residence in Milan, preserving pieces of architectural history within the home itself.

The chef’s kitchen continues the attention to craftsmanship with Carrara marble countertops and backsplash, custom white oak cabinetry, vaulted ceilings, designer hardware, brass fixtures, and a striking custom French range finished in aqua.

A suite of Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances completes the space.

Designed with entertaining in mind, the residence includes a ballroom, wine cellar, elevator, expansive formal living areas, and a luxurious primary suite with private terraces and a spa-inspired bathroom.

Altogether, the home offers eight bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, two powder rooms, and more than 12,000 square feet of interior living space.

Construction quality received equal attention.

The residence was built with a substantial 10-inch-thick concrete roof, while the surrounding grounds feature 21 Canary Island date palms, mature oak trees, formal French-inspired gardens, manicured boxwood hedges, a lighted tennis court, and a 60-foot heated swimming pool with spa.

A summer kitchen, guest house, and numerous covered and open-air gathering spaces further reinforce the property’s reputation as an entertainer’s paradise.

Practical considerations haven’t been overlooked either.

A separate service drive accesses two double-height garages equipped with EV chargers, along with a porte-cochère, five covered parking spaces, and room for more than 20 additional vehicles.

The estate also includes a detached 1,250-square-foot structure currently used as a gym and recreation pavilion, already designed with provisions for a future kitchen and bath.

Listed by Angel Nicolas and Ryant Serhant of SERHANT., the Pinecrest estate occupies a coveted location at the crossroads of North Pinecrest, Coral Gables, and South Miami, placing it within easy reach of top-rated schools, private clubs, luxury shopping, and some of Miami-Dade County’s most desirable neighborhoods.

For buyers seeking a home with theatrical architecture, meticulous craftsmanship, and enough space to host Gatsby-worthy gatherings, few South Florida estates make a grander first impression.