Fendi Chateau Residences

This hidden gem of a boutique building was developed by the Chateau Group, known for the Chateau Beach tower in Sunny Isles Beach and The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach. Located directly on the ocean in Surfside, Florida, the twelve-story Fendi Chateau property offers 58 flow-through residences spanning the width of the building, all with expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. Large comfortable floor plans range from 3,400 to over 7,000 square feet in size. Residences feature 10-foot ceilings, increasing to 11 feet for penthouses, private elevator entries, full summer kitchens for corner residences, maid’s rooms, and service entrances. The three penthouses offer private rooftop sundecks and their own pools.

Proximity to the ocean is transformative for many buildings, but at Fendi Chateau it feels as if the aquamarine Atlantic waters are almost part of the apartments. Most residential buildings, indeed most buildings of any kind, present their narrow ends to the ocean, taking maximum advantage of tight lots. Fendi Chateau has the rare luxury of 300 linear feet of beachfront property, allowing the structure to sprawl along the ocean. Undulating terraces wrap each floor, creating a wave-like sculptural effect when seen from below. 

Fendi Chateau’s interiors were appointed by Fendi Casa, which was being designed by Karl Lagerfeld at the time, before his untimely death. Fendi Chateau offers a spectacular list of amenities and appointments throughout the common areas that are on a level rarely seen in residential construction today. A highlight, of course, is Fendi Casa decor throughout the public areas, curated by designer Fanny Haim to create a sublime and luxurious interior with a stately yet homely feel. 

At Fendi Chateau, entertaining is an artful delight. The chef’s quality restaurant kitchen, with a private dining room attached, is a true game-changer for anyone wishing to impress their guests. Ultra-luxury concierge services are provided by the exclusive Fendi Chateau attache. Shabbat elevators cater to clientele with roots in the local community, while the on-site spa offers a European thermal pool for targeted relaxation.

Fendi Chateau’s Surfside, Florida home is an intimate, tiny beach town within a large urban metropolis. Within blocks of home, you’ll find the Surf Club Restaurant by Thomas Keller, which is within the celebrated Surf Club Four Seasons property. Or, just as close by, is Bal Harbor Shops, with its wonderful range of luxury boutiques and exquisite dining. At the shops, Hillstone’s and Makoto are always fantastic, and super reliable, bets.