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Tour the Stunning Grounds at Alex Rodriguez’s Miami Retreat

And find out which feature the baseball star’s daughters can’t get enough of

The Coral Gables, Florida, home of Alex Rodriguez means many things to the New York Yankees baseball star. It’s a family sanctuary, a stunning showcase for his stellar art collection, and a dynamic collaboration with his two best friends from childhood (among other design talents). But the property is also a verdant oasis, with stunning grounds that encourage alfresco entertaining. “I really wanted to integrate indoor living with outdoor,” reflects Rodriguez, adding, “That’s what makes Miami great, especially in the winter months when I’m down here most.” Sliding window walls merge the house’s spare, modernist rooms with the property, which was revamped with the help of Jose Gomez and Jose Moré of Newport Property Construction and Christopher Cawley Landscape Architecture. Says Rodriguez, “It’s a place that’s just really green and private and peaceful.” Here, AD takes a closer look . . .

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    When excavating the site to make way for the house, Rodriguez and his design team came across massive hunks of pitted coral stone. Rather than truck them off, however, Rodriguez cleverly incorporated the boulders as sculptural focal points throughout the garden. These two could double as a bench.

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    Another unearthed boulder was converted into a striking planter for a tree. The surrounding lawn is blanketed in artificial grass, an eco-conscious option that cuts back on water used for irrigation.

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    Any tree that had to be uprooted because of construction was moved elsewhere on the grounds. “They’re beautiful, they’re happy,” says Rodriguez of the preserved specimens. Here, a row of trees lines the edge of the property, serving as a verdant border that accentuates a sense of privacy.

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    To create a seamless, minimalist look, Rodriguez chose a wet edge for the pool, eschewing any kind of coping. The water is treated with saline rather than chlorine.

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