Far beyond the scope of Miami, Coral Gables is one of the most charming cities in America thanks to George Merrick, a talented visionary who developed his dream into an everyday life style in the 1920s.

Though a 10-minute drive from downtown or South Miami, the exclusive enclave of  exclusive homes and condos known as the City Beautiful gives its staggering array of international residents little reason to leave. A perfect day might start at the premier local coffee bar, followed by a round of golf at one of several public courses and country clubs, browsing bestsellers at Miami’s top independent book store, tucking into dinner at hot spots along and around Miracle Mile, and a nightcap set to live jazz at the Biltmore hotel, Merrick’s piece de resistance.

Residents of Coral Gables real estate enjoy proximity to some of Miami’s best boutiques, home showrooms and restaurants, all while being enveloped in Old Florida nature. Besides a well-maintained system of 30 parks, the city claims expansive waterfront with open views of Biscayne Bay and waterways teeming with native flora and wildlife. Even the coral rock quarry used to build the neighborhood’s homes and romantic grand entrances was transformed into the Venetian Pool, a swimming hole as paradise.

In addition to easy access to the city’s top schools, amenities like Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Coral Gables Art Cinema, and Matheson Hammock County Park and Beach make Coral Gables an ideal place to call home.