Met 3 condo

Met 3 is ready to redefine the luxury condominium experience in Downtown Miami. Scheduled for completion in 2010, this 74-story residence, the tallest south of New York, will help to set the standard for the new century.

With 600 units individually designed, Met 3 offers an amazing array of condo choices - from studios to suites and penthouses - all ready to take advantage of the breezes of Biscayne Bay and the spectacular views of city, bay and ocean.

The Met 3 will also create its own culture with the help of top-drawer stores, fine restaurants and even its own Whole Foods market. Not that the neighborhood will be ignored. The tower is part of the Metropolitan Miami development that is creating a demand for Downtown living, working and playing. A few paces away is the praised new River Walk. Minutes away are cultural and recreational amenities of world-caliber, not to mention links to the greater world through land, sea and air transportation.

While wide-ranging entertainment venues and a nationally recognized restaurant will be a staple of the ground-level plaza, Met 3 will augment these offerings on the Lanai level and the rooftop terrace. Or, make your own fun in the resident lounge and bar or in the game and billiards room.

For your recreational needs, turn to the pool, the cardio and free-weights room, the yoga and aerobics studio or to the health and fitness center with its own kids' play area. Relax poolside, in the outdoor whirlpools, in the sauna or in the meditation garden.

The units are airy and light, with 94 ceilings in the tower condos to 19.4 ceilings in the penthouses. Sliding glass doors to private terraces afford a view which, when closed, meet hurricane codes. The sound proof flooring is move-in ready. Closets are double-hung and ventilated. Laundry duties are eased with a large capacity washer and dryer and a linen closet for storage.

Kitchens in the Met 3 begin with Italian marble flooring. European-style cabinetry with glass doors complement granite countertops and backsplashes. Stainless steel appliances include a top-of-the-line refrigerator/freezer, built-in oven and cook top, microwave oven with hood and a multi-cycle dishwasher. Start the day at your elevated breakfast counter while watching the under-cabinet TV.

Marble-lined master baths include a Roman tub and glass shower enclosures. Master and second baths boast oversized mirrors and vanity lighting as well as imported marble or granite vanities and under-mounted sinks. Second baths are porcelain-lined.

The smart building design of Met 3 will keep residents linked to the outside world. Units have multiple phone lines and high-speed Internet, cable and data access. Security, too, is assured electronically through advanced fire alarm, building access and surveillance video systems. Assigned covered parking with controlled access complements the 24-hour security service.

You should also check out the other building that is part of the Metropolitan project, the Met 1 .