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Cassia — The Residences at Coral Gables

Coral Gables / Merrick Park District · Coral Gables, Florida

Cassia — The Residences at Coral Gables, Coral Gables / Merrick Park District

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Dino's Perspective

The buyers I bring to Cassia are not trying to be in Brickell. They want to say they live in Coral Gables. That is a different buyer, and it is a buyer I respect. Coral Gables is a city with Mediterranean Revival architecture, Venetian Pool, The Biltmore, The Shops at Merrick Park, the University of Miami, and a business community that includes American Airlines, Apple, Bacardi, and 30 international consulates. Cassia drops a fully furnished RH residence into that ecosystem, steps from the best shopping in South Florida. For buyers who want elegance, walkability, and the option to rent the unit when they are traveling — without fighting for a pool chair in a 400-unit tower — this is the right conversation.

Why This Development Matters

Cassia — The Residences at Coral Gables is positioned in one of South Florida's most established and prestigious addresses: Coral Gables' Merrick Park District, steps from The Shops at Merrick Park, fine dining, luxury boutiques, cultural venues, and the walkable Mediterranean Revival streetscape that gives the city its distinct character. Developed by Merrick 250, LLC, the 12-story building delivers 174 furnished turnkey residences fully outfitted with RH furniture — from one-bedroom to three-bedroom configurations. Kitchens feature Italian millwork, Bosch appliances, backsplashes extending into bathrooms, and open-concept dining and living layouts. Residences include floor-to-ceiling windows, custom built-out closets, imported large-format flooring, smart thermostats, blackout shades in bedrooms, living room and primary bedroom TVs, and owner closets with lock and key. The amenity program includes an indoor pool with relaxation lounge, steam room, dry sauna, and dual spa bathrooms; a fully equipped fitness center with yoga and barre studio; a business center with coworking lounge, meeting room, Zoom offices, and screening room; a double-height lobby with 24-hour market; and a rooftop heated pool with cabanas, summer kitchen, BBQs, outdoor dining, entertainment media center, and tropical modern lounge. Coral Gables' broader ecosystem — The Biltmore Hotel, Venetian Pool, University of Miami, Baptist Health South Florida, American Airlines, Apple, Bacardi, HBO Latin America, and 30 international consulates and embassies — positions it as a genuinely international residential address with institutional stability. Dino Aguilar selected Cassia for buyers who want a Coral Gables address with turnkey furnished delivery, flexible ownership potential, and a walkable lifestyle — and who are prepared to verify all pricing, availability, and delivery with current official sources.

Investment Angle: Cassia can be positioned as a flexible Coral Gables ownership opportunity in one of Florida's most established residential and business cities. Its fully furnished RH delivery, walkable Merrick Park location, indoor pool, rooftop amenities, and business center make it well-suited for buyers who want personal use, executive use, visiting family, or potential rental optionality while away. Coral Gables' mix of international business, cultural institutions, established residential character, and proximity to University of Miami and Baptist Health South Florida gives the location a stability profile different from Brickell's growth-bet framing. Verify all pricing, availability, rental rules, and delivery with official documents before any representation.

Key Highlights

174 fully RH-furnished residences — steps from The Shops at Merrick Park in Coral Gables
Indoor pool with relaxation lounge, steam room, dry sauna, and spa bathrooms
Rooftop heated pool with cabanas, summer kitchen, and entertainment center
Business center with coworking lounge, Zoom offices, and screening room
Bosch kitchen appliances, Italian millwork, and smart thermostats in every residence
Walkable Merrick Park District — near fine dining, luxury retail, cultural venues

Amenities

Indoor pool with relaxation lounge and steam room
Dry sauna and dual spa bathrooms with showers and lockers
Massage and treatment rooms
Fully equipped fitness center with yoga and barre studio
Business center: coworking lounge, meeting room, Zoom offices, screening room
Double-height lobby with 24-hour market and self-service
Rooftop heated pool with private cabanas and day beds
Rooftop summer kitchen, BBQs, outdoor dining, and entertainment media center
Tropical modern rooftop lounge with lush landscaping

Views

Views of the Coral Gables skyline, Merrick Park, and South Florida landscape from upper-floor residences and rooftop pool terrace.

Property Selection Score

Location Strength85/100
Lifestyle Appeal82/100
Scarcity78/100
Investor Fit80/100
Dino Selection Index80/100

* Editorial/curatorial index. Not a financial projection.

Who This Is For

Buyers who want a Coral Gables address — not Brickell — with walkable access to The Shops at Merrick Park, fine dining, and cultural venues
International buyers, executives, parents, and visiting owners who want a furnished residence they can use personally and consider renting when away
Buyers seeking RH-furnished delivery without sourcing interiors independently
Buyers who value Coral Gables' Mediterranean Revival character, stability, and established community over high-rise urban density

Risk Profile

Pre-construction furnished residential in Coral Gables' Merrick Park District. Pricing, availability, and delivery must be confirmed with the current sales team. Rental flexibility claims should be verified through building documents and applicable Coral Gables municipal rules before representing to buyers. Do not guarantee rental performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that Cassia residences are fully furnished with RH?

All 174 Cassia residences are delivered with a curated furniture package by RH — one of North America's most recognized luxury home furnishing brands. This means buyers receive a turnkey, move-in-ready residence without sourcing, purchasing, or coordinating furniture independently. The RH curation covers living areas, dining, and bedrooms, coordinated with the Italian kitchen millwork and imported large-format flooring.

Where exactly is Cassia located in Coral Gables?

Cassia is in the Merrick Park District of Coral Gables — within walking distance of The Shops at Merrick Park, luxury boutiques, fine dining, and cultural venues. The Merrick Park District sits within Coral Gables' Mediterranean Revival character, near the University of Miami, The Biltmore Hotel, Venetian Pool, and the broader Coral Gables business and cultural ecosystem. Confirm the exact address with the current sales team.

How does Cassia Coral Gables differ from Brickell-area furnished residences?

Cassia offers a fundamentally different neighborhood thesis. Coral Gables is an established, walkable, culturally rich city with lower density, Mediterranean Revival architecture, and a stable international business community. It is not a growth-bet financial district play — it is a lifestyle and legacy address for buyers who value elegance, walkability, and established residential character over Brickell's urban intensity. Contact Dino Aguilar to compare Cassia with other furnished flexible-ownership options in Brickell and Miami Beach.

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