In what is most likely a record price for a condominium in Palm Beach, the penthouse of the West building of the Il Lugano condominium was bought from Miami Dolphins co-owner Stephen Ross for $12.1 million.
The unit at 300 Seminole Ave has 5,798 square feet, is situated on an entire level of the building and has five terraces that overlook the Intracoastal, Palm Beach and also the Atlantic Ocean.
Renovated in 2000 by developer Richard Schlesinger and his son Adam, what used to be the 66 unit Dorset House was totally restructured into 14 luxury condominium apartments, taking out a level of the building to accommodate larger units with higher ceilings. The unit also boasts a private cabana, boat dock and 4-car garage.
According to industry reports, large condominium residences are selling rather swiftly, due to maintenance and security issues connected with owning a single-family home. Buyers in this category recognize the value of having less upkeep with the same amount of living space.