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I toured the most expensive condo for sale in Miami, a $48 million 'mansion in the sky' with a 6,000-square-foot private terrace and a pool. Take a look inside the 3-story penthouse.

Continuum is a 42-story luxury tower at the southern tip of Miami Beach in Florida.

I toured the most expensive condo for sale in Miami, a $48 million 'mansion in the sky' with a 6,000-square-foot private terrace and a pool. Take a look inside the 3-story penthouse.

The tower's three-story penthouse is the most expensive condo for sale in Miami-Dade County at $48 million.

The tower

I got a tour of the penthouse on a recent trip to Miami with Douglas Elliman Real Estate. We took the elevator up to the top of the tower, where we stepped into the private grand entryway of the triplex penthouse.

I got a tour of the penthouse on a recent trip to Miami with Douglas Elliman Real Estate. We took the elevator up to the top of the tower, where we stepped into the private grand entryway of the triplex penthouse.

The first room I saw was the expansive master suite.

The first room I saw was the expansive master suite.

Wraparound floor-to-ceiling windows filled the room with sunlight and made for beautiful views of the ocean stretching to the east.

Wraparound floor-to-ceiling windows filled the room with sunlight and made for beautiful views of the ocean stretching to the east.

A private terrace overlooks South Beach and downtown Miami ...

A private terrace overlooks South Beach and downtown Miami ...

... as well as Fisher Island, the richest zip code in the US, where the average income is $2.2 million and the beaches have sand imported from the Bahamas.

... as well as Fisher Island, the richest zip code in the US, where the average income is $2.2 million and the beaches have sand imported from the Bahamas.

To the east is the seemingly endless blue of the Atlantic Ocean.

To the east is the seemingly endless blue of the Atlantic Ocean.

I stepped into the master bathroom, which features marble floors, double vanities, and large mirrors that reflect the Florida sunshine.

I stepped into the master bathroom, which features marble floors, double vanities, and large mirrors that reflect the Florida sunshine.

A marble soaking tub overlooks the ocean.

A marble soaking tub overlooks the ocean.

The bathroom also has a walk-in double shower and its own small terrace.

The bathroom also has a walk-in double shower and its own small terrace.

Next, I got a look at the screening room, which is decorated with several plush couches and chairs.

Next, I got a look at the screening room, which is decorated with several plush couches and chairs.

Then I peeked into some of the penthouse's other bedrooms.

Then I peeked into some of the penthouse

Each of the seven bedrooms has floor-to-ceiling windows and jaw-dropping views.

Each of the seven bedrooms has floor-to-ceiling windows and jaw-dropping views.

This one opens up to the same long terrace that connects to the master suite.

This one opens up to the same long terrace that connects to the master suite.

The light-filled living room is decorated in neutral tones with black and gold accents.

The light-filled living room is decorated in neutral tones with black and gold accents.

The formal dining room stuck to the white-and-marble theme.

The formal dining room stuck to the white-and-marble theme.

The eat-in kitchen has stainless steel appliances and marble countertops to match the floors ...

The eat-in kitchen has stainless steel appliances and marble countertops to match the floors ...

... as well as three ovens and a built-in Espresso machine.

... as well as three ovens and a built-in Espresso machine.

I stepped out onto the penthouse's main terrace and was blown away by its size.

I stepped out onto the penthouse

The 6,091-square-foot outdoor space was empty during my tour, but I could imagine it fitting a BBQ area, an outdoor bar, and several spots for outdoor dining and lounging.

The 6,091-square-foot outdoor space was empty during my tour, but I could imagine it fitting a BBQ area, an outdoor bar, and several spots for outdoor dining and lounging.

And finally, there's the private pool, which sits on the level above the main terrace and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean.

And finally, there

While I've seen some pretty swanky penthouses and condos in New York City, this one was truly on another level (pun intended) with its massive terrace, private pool, and incredible views of both the city and the ocean.

Source: Douglas Elliman

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