The Halda Group Announces Sale of Luxury Estate Owned by Former Presidential Aide Robert Keith Gray
The Halda Group is pleased to announce the sale of a luxurious waterfront estate, owned by the late Robert Keith Gray, an influential Washington lobbyist and cabinet member to President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Miami, FL, November 25, 2014 (Newswire.com) - Bryan Halda of The Halda Group and Gray & Associates is pleased to announce the sale of a luxurious, waterfront Villa Crono Estate in Miami Beach, Florida. Set on one acre with ocean access, this magnificent, 9,000 square foot home at 4731 Pinetree Drive features five bedrooms, five full bathrooms and two half-baths, a grand salon, butler’s pantry, chef’s kitchen, Pecky Cypress open-beam decorative ceilings and fireplaces, and large, spacious rooms ideal for entertaining. In addition, the regal estate boasts a circular, brick drive, meticulous landscaping, beautiful outdoor fountains and pool, and a detached two-story guest house, perfect for holiday and vacation guests.
Originally built in 1927 for the Sleigh family of Pittsburgh, the home was most recently owned by the late Robert Keith Gray who passed away earlier this year. In addition to being a cabinet member for President Dwight D. Eisenhower and working with President Ronald Reagan during his 1980 campaign, Gray was well connected, representing clients including international governments, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Teamsters union and the Church of Scientology.
"Most of the potential buyers who toured the home wanted to do something new with the property, but this family wanted to keep everything in tact which pleased the sellers. It was the right fit for everyone involved."
Bryan Halda, Senior Managing Partner
Gray frequently entertained on the estate, welcoming highly-esteemed national and international dignitaries including former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, the Bush family and the Clinton family.
The buyers are a well-respected family that fell in love with the home immediately.
“These buyers were perfect for Mr. Gray’s estate. There was a sparkle in their eyes as soon as they saw it, and I knew it was a match made in heaven,” said Halda after the sale.
“Most of the potential buyers who toured the home wanted to do something new with the property, but this family wanted to keep everything in tact which pleased the sellers. It was the right fit for everyone involved,” he said.
The off market sale closed on Tuesday, November 25, and the new owners plan to move into the home after the Thanksgiving holiday. The buyers' identity will remain confidential.
Recognized by the SunPost Newspaper as one of Florida’s Elite-Top Realtors, Bryan Halda has continued to serve the Miami, FL area for the last 17 years. He has been the recipient of the Gold Award for outstanding achievement four years in a row and voted “Best Top Producer” by SunPost Newspaper Best of 2007-2012.
In addition to these accolades he has been featured in the Miami Herald, Sun Sentinel, Miami Home and Living magazine, among other news and magazine publications. He is a Certified Residential Specialist (RAMB Certification) as well as a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS).
To learn more about The Halda group, please visit http://www.bryanhalda.com for further information.
About The Halda Group
As an award winning South Florida REALTOR® Bryan Halda of the Halda Group is a multi-million dollar producer for Gray & Associates Properties, a boutique real estate firm in Miami Beach where he is the Senior Managing Partner. Serving the greater Miami area, Halda represents buyers and sellers of a variety of different types of real estate, including everything from land parcels and single-family homes to high-rise condos and luxury waterfront estates.
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