Belle Meade
Belle Meade is one of those rare gems in Miami that boasts luscious trees along the sides of its wide roads, some of the widest in Miami.
Its moniker is “Beautiful Belle Meade. Belle Meade is one of those rare gems in Miami that boasts luscious trees along the sides of its wide roads, some of the widest in Miami. The oak trees crisscross over the centers of the streets, creating a scenic canopy on some of the quiet roads with old style light posts accentuating the swales. A brilliant array of colors forms an elegant palette on its old Mediterranean homes, truly bringing out the old Florida architecture. . Many homes are directly on the water and have the convenience of private dockage and immediate access to Biscayne Bay, and an easy trip to the ocean
The gated community only has one entrance, keeping road traffic to an absolute minimum, making evening strolls after dinner perfect and undisturbed by vehicles. It has a great splattering of age groups that remind you how diverse Belle Meade is: from young 70-somethings, who form the salt of the authentic, but hard to find, native South Floridian, who can tell many individuals a thing or two about old Miami, to little tykes walking hand in hand with their parents as they push their baby strollers.
Belle Meade also has the distinction of sitting on Biscayne Bay, with some of its homes sitting on the “mainland” of the peninsula of Florida, while also having a bridge that travels a short distance to an island, where yet more homes reside. Nothing rivals the view of Miami Beach from this short little bridge. Boats are moored to the docks of the water front homes on Belle Meade Island. Of course, there are the palm trees, such a great trait of South Florida, with a variety that rivals a nursery, and some rising majestically into the air.
It may be hard to believe that Belle Meade with all of its quietude and peace is just off active Biscayne Boulevard, but it is this ideal location that make Belle Meade a shining star. So close to all that downtown Miami, the Beach and South Beach have to offer, yet just through the gate to a world-away retreat. Already well established with a strong history, the area surrounding Belle Meade is bustling with revitalization boasting new businesses and improved roadways. Belle Meade is easily a community of choice in Miami.