8901 Arvida Lane

At the quiet end of a Gables Estates lagoon, 8901 Arvida Lane holds the kind of waterfront position that makes privacy feel structural. The 2.38-acre compound has 245 feet on the water and an approximately 90-foot dock, with a bridge-free route to Biscayne Bay for substantial yachts.

Rafael Portuondo designed the residence around a formal arrival and expansive entertaining rooms, balancing Mediterranean references with the scale expected of a contemporary South Florida estate. Approximately 12,490 square feet of living area includes six bedrooms and 12 baths, with double-height volumes, vaulted ceilings, and long views toward the pool and lagoon.

The program extends beyond the main rooms. A guest villa gives visitors their own sense of place, while covered loggias, the pool terrace, a gym, and an air-conditioned four-car garage allow the property to operate as a complete private compound. Mature palms and broad lawns keep the architecture visually separated from neighboring estates.

Offered at $148 million, the value proposition is not based on spectacle alone. It is the combination of acreage, controlled waterfront, yacht access, guest capacity, and a guarded Gables Estates address. Dennis Carvajal of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty represents the offering.

The ownership perspective

The lagoon position is central to how this estate should be understood. The house, guest villa, pool, and dock create separate destinations within one property, allowing different activities to coexist. The architecture supplies the formal setting, while the grounds establish distance between the principal spaces and the waterfront. It is a compound proposition rather than simply a large waterfront residence.

Yacht access is a distinguishing part of the marketing, but the experience of ownership extends back from the dock. Guest independence, outdoor entertaining, vehicle storage, and the relationship between indoor rooms and covered terraces all contribute to the offering. A buyer’s vessel requirements still merit their own assessment. The editorial interest is the combination of those uses at one Gables Estates address, with the lagoon tying the composition together.

Source and photography: ONE Sotheby’s International Realty / MLS A12097051. Property details reflect the verification date and may change.