Billy Joel, the famous pianist, singer and song composer has reportedly sold his mega-mansion in Miami for $14 million. After almost sitting on the market for a year, the home sold to Diego Della Valle, owner of shoe company, Tod's Shoes, TMZ reports.
According to the listing records, the home is an elegant waterfront property spanning an area of 8881 square feet, sitting on a 30,330 square feet lot. Comprising of seven bedrooms and eight full and one half bathroom, the home is a Mediterranean style, single family residence.
Interiors of the home boast of marble flooring with large wood framed glass doors and windows. Living spaces include a large drawing room, a formal dining room, a family room, a great room and an office/ study. The house also has a gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, a luxury bar with a wine cellar and a laundry room too.
The exteriors of the home are the best features of the place. A large heated pool with huge seating areas and lovely views of the ocean are just the place to entertain visitors. A detached guest house, an outdoor kitchen and a four-car parking garage complete the exteriors of the home.
The listing describes the place as:
"Elegant 7 bedroom 8.5 bath Mediterranean waterfront estate is situated on prestigious La Gorce Island. This 8,881 sq ft home boasts expansive open areas w/ breathtaking views of the bay. Luxurious bar with wine cellar, gourmet chef's kitchen, formal living and dining room, office and sumptuous master suite all of which showcase the finest details and finishes. Perfect home for entertaining w/ outdoor summer kitchen. 165 Feet of water frontage."
Check out the photos of the mansion, here.
When not selling a home, usually Billy Joel is enjoying life, riding around in one of his many vintage motor-bikes and enjoying the company of his two pugs and his live-in girlfriend, Alexis Roderick.
Check out an interesting interview where Joel talks about his life, his past, his mistakes and about how he is "never going to give up drinking", here.
