Ferrari F1 star Charles Leclerc is buying a large home in Miami sky tower
Charles LeClerc’s made a big splash in Miami. Pictures: Miami Edgewater via The Post
Formula 1 race car champ Charles Leclerc will be living the high life in Miami even after his podium finish in the weekend’s Grand Prix.
The 26-year-old phenom is buying a waterfront home at the Edition Residences in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, a personal milestone that Leclerc announced on Instagram to his 15 million followers.
“Miami, feeling at home already … can’t wait,” he posted in on the social media platform that has already received over 1.37 million likes.
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The price he’s paying for the residence is undisclosed, however homes at the 55-storey glass tower start at $3.1m (US$2m).
Leclerc, for his part, is buying one of the tower’s “signature” sky residences — which run from the 41st to 54th levels, and begin at $4.7m (US$3.1m), according to The Post.
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Charles Leclerc is buying a Miami home at Edgewater’s Edition Residences. Picture: Miami Edgewater
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Charles Leclerc announced the news on Instagram. Pictures: Miami Edgewater via The Post
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Neutral tones inside enhance the serene water views. Pictures: Miami Edgewater via The Post
The smaller signature units have two bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a den, while the others boast three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.
The tower will be nearly 200m tall will come with 800 feet of Biscayne Bay frontage. Designed by architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia with interiors by Alessandro Munge, it’s slated to be move-in ready by 2027.
Leclerc may enjoy the fact the development features a “state-of-the-art racing simulator” as part of its sprawling 4,180 sqm indoor/outdoor amenity space.
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The 55-story glass tower will be move-in ready in 2027. Pictures: Miami Edgewater via The Post
Charles LeClerc buying in Miami. Pictures: Miami Edgewater via The Post
The development will have more than an acre of of indoor/outdoor amenities. Picture: Miami Edgewater via The Post
Amenities for the 185 units include an indoor/outdoor poolside garden lounge with a wet bar, a cabana-lined pool, a cinema and golf simulators.
There is also a gym with private training studios, and areas for yoga and spinning.
Residents will additionally get onsite fine dining, as well as a library lounge and six guest suites.
Charles Leclerc waves to the crowd on the drivers parade prior to the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on April 21, 2024 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images )
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Parts of this story were first published in The Post and were republished with permission.
