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We aren't just moving, we're moving the house!

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Real Estate Agent with Beachfront Realty 3220434

 

This is another so so Miami story. You see EVERYTHING here is done differently! The new owners of 27 Star Island-yes this is neighbors of Gloria Estefan, Rosie O'Donnell, Sean Diddy Combs etc, bought this old waterfront estate and instead of demolishing it just moved it to the side of the lot.

I could not pass up the op to see this and of course in true Miami style be serenaded by musicians all the while the house was being lifted, pushed, turned and pulled about 150 feet and 90 degrees to the left side of the property.

The grand dame will become the guest house to the new mega mansion that will soon reside over her old foot print. Can't wait to see it when it is all done. Enjoy the photos taken by my associate Sean.

 

 

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Comments (10)

John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Hi Marco,

Debbie actually got a nice home FREE and had it moved on a couple of acres she had. She updated the home and sold it for a major amount.  Moving a home can be a very savvy business move.  Literally.

Dec 11, 2014 01:00 AM
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Marco: I am always amazed by the engineering involve in moving a house. Unlike a wood frame structure, a block home is so much more delicate and HEAVY! Great photos!

Dec 11, 2014 01:45 AM
Potranco Realty
Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX
"Sold with Potranco Realty"

Marco, some interesting history with this home. Hopefully it will be well received in its new location.

Dec 11, 2014 02:35 AM
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

What a very nice guest house!

Been to the armed guarded Star Island briefly.

Dec 11, 2014 02:42 AM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

I love that they saved the house instead of just demolishing it.  Very cool.

Dec 11, 2014 09:19 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I saw this on the news, Marco.  Quite an impressive undertaking.

Dec 11, 2014 06:54 PM
Judith Parker
ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC
CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Good afternoon Marco ... if this is going to be the guest house I can only imagine what the house to be built will be like when it is finished.  You will have to keep us updated.  Have a great day!

Dec 13, 2014 02:50 AM
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Judith Parker I plan on it! The recently torn down the most iconic/historic mansion on Star Island (the one you could see facing Miami Beach) one of those rediculous Housewives of Miami did it. So these people didn't want any flack and did the right thing!

Dec 13, 2014 03:50 AM
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services Inc - Gulf Breeze, FL
Buyers Agent 800-309-3414 Pace and Gulf Breeze,Fl.

Wow that is a tough one, moving a house takes a lot of work and patience

Dec 14, 2014 01:13 PM
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Hi Joyce Kelley that's why we call in the experts! They made it look like a piece of cake!

Dec 14, 2014 07:34 PM