Pioneering Miami developer The Astor Companies has announced the addition of renowned South Florida Luxury Real Estate firm ONE Sotheby’s International Realty as the exclusive sales and marketing broker at Merrick Manor, a luxury residential project rising in the heart of Coral Gables.

Vertical construction is well underway at the 301 Altara Avenue site of the 10-story, 227-residence project. The Mediterranean villa-style building is on track for a scheduled completion during the first quarter of 2019. More than 50 percent of the project is under contract, with prices for remaining units starting in the $500,000s and ranging up to $3 million.

With construction and sales activity progressing – along with the recent opening of the state-of-the-art, 5,000-square-foot sales gallery directly across from the project site – the timing to bring in the deeply experienced development sales team of ONE Sotheby’s was ideal for Astor, according to Henry Torres, President, CEO and Founder of The Astor Companies. The in-house sales team at Astor affiliate company Astor Real Estate Group is transitioning to focus on the commercial space at Merrick Manor and other real estate opportunities.

“We are so excited to have ONE Sotheby’s on board at Merrick Manor,” said Torres. “The team is well-equipped to accommodate the strong demand we are seeing from the local market and all over the world. Coral Gables continues to stand out as a premier luxury residential, commercial and cultural destination, with our project located right in the middle of the action.”

The ONE Sotheby’s team overseeing sales at Merrick Manor is led by Regional Vice President of Sales Ivan Ramirez and Sales Director Neybis Sanchez. The firm has 11 South Florida offices, including one at 1430 South Dixie Highway in Coral Gables.

“We are very excited to have a chance to work with The Astor Companies and Henry Torres on this incredible project,” said Daniel de la Vega, President of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. “Having grown up in the beautiful city of Coral Gables, this is particularly special for me. Besides that, Merrick Manor is extremely well-positioned for this partnership between us and Astor to take it to a successful sell-out.”

Units at Merrick Manor range from 574 square feet to more than 3,400 square feet and are equipped with impact-resistant windows and doors. The project also includes 19,000 square feet of prime ground-floor retail space that is experiencing strong demand from prospective retail and restaurant tenants.

Prominent architecture firm Behar Font & Partners, P.A. designed Merrick Manor’s exterior, with Witkin Hults Design Group providing landscape design. Renowned South Florida-based interior design firm Interiors by Steven G. has continued a longstanding relationship with Astor by designing unit interiors at Merrick Manor. Jaxi Builders of Doral is the project’s general contractor.

Merrick Manor is located just steps away from the luxurious retail destination Shops at Merrick Park. Project amenities include 24-hour valet parking, 24-hour front desk concierge service, a business center with computer-ready desks and multimedia screens for presentations and conference calls, a club lounge on the fourth floor, state-of-the-art fitness center and resort-style pool with barbecue areas, a bar and bistro and lounge seating.

Prospective buyers who want to experience the Merrick Manor lifestyle can visit the brand-new Sales Gallery located at 4200 Laguna Street. The 5,000-square-foot Sales Gallery showcases a full model one-bedroom unit with a gourmet kitchen, bathroom, living room and master bedroom designed by Interiors by Steven G.

For more information, visit www.merrick-manor.com or contact the team at the Merrick Manor Sales Gallery at (305) 779-6870.

About Merrick Manor:

Merrick Manor is the premier new development in Coral Gables and is currently under construction. The 10-story, 227-residence community and its 19,000 square feet of prime ground-floor retail space is located at 301 Altara Avenue – just steps award from the fashionable Shops at Merrick Park. With a modern twist on the timeless elegance of historic Coral Gables, the “City Beautiful,” the Mediterranean villa-style residences offer a unique selection of floor plans for one to five-bedroom designer-ready residences ranging from 574 to more than 3,400 square feet. Prices for remaining units start in the $500,000s and range up to $2.5 million. For more information, visit the project Sales Gallery at 4200 Laguna Street, call (305) 779-6870 or email info@merrick-manor.com.

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About Astor Companies:

Founded by Henry Torres in 2002, The Astor Companies is a full-service real estate development firm based in Miami. Torres launched Astor with the motivation that everyone should be able to afford a luxurious new home in an appealing location. With that in mind, Astor has been a pioneering developer throughout its 15-year history, identifying emerging and untapped Miami neighborhoods like Little Havana, The Roads and South Miami – among others. Astor’s portfolio of successful projects include Brickell Vista and InTown in Little Havana, Gateway to the Grove in Coconut Grove, Nordica in The Roads neighborhood and Valencia in South Miami. For more information, visit www.astorcompanies.com.

About ONE Sotheby’s International Realty:

As the fastest growing Luxury Real Estate brokerage firm in South Florida, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty has 11 offices in Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Miami Beach, Sunny Isles, Bay Harbor Islands, Brickell, Aventura and Key Biscayne, and has recruited more than 600 agents since its inception in 2008. The direct affiliation with Sotheby’s Auction House and Sotheby’s International Realty has offered the company unparalleled, global reach – an attribute sellers reap the full benefit of as their homes receive prime exposure to a network of more than 20,000 associates in more than 66 countries and territories with more than 881 offices. In addition to its luxury brokerage division, the firm also boasts a development sales division representing some of South Florida’s most successful and prestigious condo developments with a total inventory of over $4 billion. For more information about the South Florida market please visit www.onesothebysrealty.com.