The George Coral Gables

About the Project

At the heart of Coral Gables' most storied residential enclave stands The George Residences, the crowning achievement of MG Developer's decade-long transformation of Biltmore Square. Founded in 2014 by Alirio Torrealba, a Venezuelan-born entrepreneur who arrived in Miami and immediately recognized the unrealized potential of the City Beautiful, MG Developer has since assembled a portfolio exceeding $1.8 billion across more than 2,700 residences and 20 projects. Torrealba's singular focus on Coral Gables -- developing in a market where large-scale competitors had not ventured, in a city whose civic leadership shared his vision -- has made MG Developer synonymous with boutique Mediterranean luxury in South Florida. Having completed Biltmore Row, Beatrice Row, Biltmore Parc, and The Village at Coral Gables as the prior phases of Biltmore Square, The George represents Torrealba's final and most personal statement: a tribute to George Merrick himself, the visionary founder whose architectural ambitions gave Coral Gables its enduring identity.

The design of The George was entrusted to Maria de la Guardia of De la Guardia Victoria Architects & Urbanists, one of Miami's most respected architectural voices, with interiors conceived by designer Nina Takesh. Together, they have produced a collection that honors Coral Gables' Mediterranean Revival heritage while embracing the spatial generosity and material refinement expected of contemporary ultra-luxury living. The architecture draws on solid mahogany doors and windows, hand-crafted millwork, and Mediterranean proportions that echo the surrounding streetscape -- yet the interiors are unmistakably of the present: ceiling heights soaring to twelve feet, clean volumes flooded with natural light, and a compositional restraint that allows the quality of each material to speak for itself. The result is a building that feels as though it has always belonged on Valencia Avenue, while offering a standard of finish that Coral Gables has rarely seen.

The George is a deliberately intimate collection of just 13 three-story townhomes, each spanning more than 5,000 square feet across a gracious sequence of living, entertaining, and private spaces. This extreme exclusivity is not incidental -- it is the project's defining proposition. With only thirteen families ever to call The George home, the residences convey the rarity and permanence of a private estate rather than the anonymity of a conventional condominium. Every home is oriented around a private courtyard and loggia -- open-air living rooms designed for the year-round outdoor entertaining that defines the South Florida lifestyle -- alongside dedicated summer kitchens that extend the home seamlessly into the landscape. A sculptural staircase anchored beneath a skylight serves as the architectural centerpiece of each residence, drawing light deep into the interior and creating a vertical axis of beauty from ground floor to rooftop.

Interior finishes throughout The George have been specified to the highest standard. Custom Italian millwork frames every room, while marble countertops and surfaces bring depth and tactility to kitchens and bathrooms alike. Appliances are drawn exclusively from Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Waterworks -- brands that represent the pinnacle of residential culinary and bath fixtures. Private elevators connect all three levels with effortless ease, ensuring that the full footprint of each home is equally accessible and livable. Integrated smart-home automation packages control lighting scenes, music, and security from a single interface, while generator-ready infrastructure provides continuity of comfort regardless of external conditions. Four-car garages fitted with EV charging stations accommodate the modern household's automotive needs with a thoroughness rarely found even at this price point -- a practical luxury that reflects the developer's understanding that true luxury extends to every dimension of daily life.

The George was capitalized with a $41 million construction loan from Pine Bay Capital -- a significant institutional commitment that underscores the project's financial credibility and underpins delivery confidence. Sales and marketing are being led exclusively by Ryan Serhant and his team at SERHANT New Development, whose global reach connects The George with the world's most discerning buyers. Groundbreaking took place in November 2025, with completion targeted for the second quarter of 2027. With a total projected sellout of approximately $90 million across thirteen residences, the per-home economics reflect both the depth of demand for product of this caliber and the premium that true scarcity commands in the Coral Gables market.

The address -- 717 Valencia Avenue -- places residents within the Biltmore Square neighborhood, one of Coral Gables' most elegant and walkable precincts. Named by George Merrick himself in the 1920s as part of his grand master plan for the City Beautiful, Coral Gables was developed with Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial architecture as a deliberate urban design statement -- a city conceived as a work of art. The legacy of that founding vision is everywhere present: in the canopied banyan-lined streets, the landmark Biltmore Hotel, and the proximity to Miracle Mile's fine dining, boutiques, and cultural institutions. For international buyers and domestic purchasers alike, Coral Gables offers the combination of civic permanence, architectural distinction, and lifestyle infrastructure that no other Miami neighborhood can fully replicate. The George distills all of that context into thirteen extraordinary homes -- each one a private estate, each one irreplaceable.

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Location

Coral Gables, FL 33146