American Houses

Temple House: built in 1933 by the architect L. Murray Dixon, this Art Deco house was originally designed as a single-family residence. Nine years later it was expanded and modified for use as a Jewish synagogue. In 1965 The Temple House was enlarged yet again, bringing it to its present size of 16,350 square feet.

In 2003 its current owner, Daniel Davidson, embarked on a two-year quest to renovate and improve the property. Davidson installed state-of-the-art plumbing, electrical and air conditioning components into the home while preserving its original architecture and simple beauty.

This home includes five bedrooms and six bathrooms, allowing plenty of space for family members and guests. Residents can enjoy a 400-square-foot, sound-proof media room, which is especially designed for recording music and viewing films on a 100-inch projection screen and surround-sound speakers.

The 6,600-square-foot living room can comfortably accommodate an entire orchestra and audience and has done so on several occasions. Former Vice President Al Gore addressed a gathering of 150 people in this room in March 2006. via openPR.com

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A luxurious 16,350 s.f. private residence - largest single family residence in South Beach. The Temple House is a modern work of simplicity, contemporary elegance and urban chic. The property has gone through a 2 year extensive renovation and includes large expansive spaces including a 6,600 s.f. Great room with soaring 30’ ceilings, 5 spacious bedrooms with en suite baths, 2,900 s.f. sun soaked outdoor deck, 2,700 s.f. loft room with full kitchen.