Transcendent Tropical Mansion Attracts Bevy of Hopeful Buyers in Miami for $4.2M

Regardless of what you call it, it’s a hit with buyers. The home was listed in April for $4.2 million, and an offer is already pending.

Various architectural websites define “tropical modern” as design that resembles modern architecture, with its focus on functionality, while taking tropical climate and environmental conditions into account.

Architect Alfred Browning Parker, who died in 2011, designed the rare residence for himself and called it “Woodsong.”

Wallpaper magazine once ranked the modern masterpiece among its top houses in the world.

The finely designed space last sold in 2017 for a little more than $2 million.

“It’s made out of mahogany wood, both inside and out, and then fortified by steel beams and a concrete base,” Reyes says. “It’s basically three distinct pods: a living pod, a dining pod, and a sleeping pod.”

A covered but exposed breezeway connects each of the pods.

“Parker’s goal with this house was to live immersed in nature, so the pods are raised so you’re eye to eye with the canopy and the lush greenery,” Reyes explains. “In order to go through your day-to-day activities, you have to step outside and experience the outdoors.”

And with Florida’s frequent summer rains, venturing out can be a multisensory affair.

“It’s a covered breezeway, but you might get a little bit of a splash,” Reyes says.

An outdoor lap pool runs alongside the structures.

“From the sleep pod, you can open the door and jump right in from your room,” she explains.

The spacious place has four bedrooms and five bathrooms.

Although there are distinct areas, the home has a wide-open feel.