Once home to media icon Oprah Winfrey, a storied penthouse on the ultra-private enclave of Fisher Island has quietly changed hands for an impressive $20 million—cementing its place among South Florida’s most coveted residential transactions.
The residence was sold by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll, executive chairman of Aston Martin Lagonda, who acquired the property just six years ago for $13.5 million. The latest sale, translating to approximately $3,242 per square foot, set a notable benchmark for Fisher Island at the time—further underscoring the enclave’s enduring prestige.
Spanning over 6,000 square feet, the penthouse is a study in understated European elegance. Designed by acclaimed Paris-based designer Chahan Minassian, the interiors are wrapped in a calming palette of ivory and soft neutrals, where hand-plastered walls, linen textures, and bespoke finishes create a sense of quiet luxury. Sunlight pours through expansive windows, illuminating soaring 20-foot arched ceilings and framing uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean.
The layout is both intimate and grand, with three bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a series of refined living spaces designed for effortless entertaining. A central salon—anchored by a dramatic barrel-vaulted ceiling—flows seamlessly into a formal dining area and an elongated gallery, while the kitchen blends craftsmanship and performance with custom cabinetry and a rare wood-burning oven.
Throughout the residence, artisanal details take center stage: hand-painted frescoes, custom light installations, and meticulously designed closets elevate the everyday into something exceptional. The primary suite offers a private retreat within the home, complete with dual bathrooms and dressing rooms, all opening onto expansive terraces.
And it is these terraces that truly define the residence. Designed as a series of open-air salons, they offer layered spaces for lounging and dining, framed by elegant wrought-iron balustrades and uninterrupted panoramic ocean views—an ever-changing backdrop of sea and sky.
Accessible only by ferry or private yacht, Fisher Island remains one of the most exclusive residential enclaves in the United States. With its private beaches, championship golf course, tennis club, and deep-water marinas, it continues to attract a global elite seeking privacy, prestige, and a lifestyle beyond compare.
