It seems that Florida is emerging as a highly sought-after destination. Following the trend set by Gisele Bündchen, Argentinian soccer superstar Lionel Messi, who joined Inter Miami’s professional team in July, has acquired a waterfront estate in Fort Lauderdale for a sum of $10.75 million. Built in 1988 and designed by the Toronto-based designer Lori Morris, this 10,500-square-foot residence offers a luxurious living experience. It features ten bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a convenient powder room, two docks, and boasts an impressive 170 feet of waterfront property. Swipe to get a sneak peek at the original designs.
The mansion is situated approximately a 15-minute drive away from DRV PNK Stadium, which serves as the current home ground for Messi’s Inter Miami team. The Messi family was represented in the transaction by Samuel and Donna Simpkin from Team Simpkin at Compass Florida. Meanwhile, the seller was represented by Jennifer Abbott from ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.
Messi and his wife, Antonela owns other homes in the Miami area, including a condo residence in the Porsche Design Tower and a second one at Regalia Tower in Sunny Isles Beach. It’s also been reported that he acquired a residence in the Bentley Residences building, currently under construction and scheduled for completion in 2026.
Source: The Real Deal
