The Berkeley: A New Waterfront Address in West Palm Beach
Along the tranquil shores of Clear Lake, a new landmark is taking shape — one that quietly redefines what waterfront living can mean in the Palm Beaches. The Berkeley sits just moments from the energy of downtown West Palm Beach, yet feels worlds removed from it. Here, each day opens with sunrise over the Atlantic and closes with an unobstructed sunset settling over the lake. It is a rhythm of light and water, framed from your own private terrace.
This is not simply a new building. It is a new way to live in West Palm Beach.
Spacious. Serene. Sophisticated.
The Berkeley was designed around a single, generous idea: that a home should feel like a retreat. Every one of its 193 residences faces the water, with floor-to-ceiling windows that draw Clear Lake, the Intracoastal, and the western horizon directly into your living space. The private terraces are among the largest in the city — true outdoor rooms that blur the line between inside and out, made for slow mornings and unhurried evenings.
Residences range from two to five bedrooms, each with a versatile flex space that adapts to how you actually live — a study, a studio, a guest suite, a quiet corner of your own. With layouts stretching from nearly 2,000 to almost 5,000 square feet, there is room here to breathe, to host, and to settle in.
Architecture as Art
The Berkeley is the work of Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica, one of the most celebrated architectural voices in South Florida. His design takes its cue from the water itself: the building's terraces shift gently from floor to floor, evoking the soft undulations of a breeze moving across the lake. The result is a façade that feels alive — sculptural, fluid, and unmistakably of its place.
That same intention carries into every residence. Kitchens are crafted by Snaidero, the storied Italian atelier, and outfitted with a full suite of Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. These are spaces built for those who appreciate the quiet authority of fine materials and considered detail — where craftsmanship is felt rather than announced.
A Life Curated Around You
The Berkeley devotes three full levels to the art of living well. Residents enjoy two distinct pool experiences, including a resort-style pool on the amenity deck and a serene adult retreat on the rooftop. A wellness center and spa offer private treatment rooms and his-and-her saunas, while a state-of-the-art fitness center looks out across Clear Lake.
Above it all, a rooftop sky lounge, private dining room, and chef's kitchen create an elevated setting for entertaining. Day-to-day life is made effortless by full-service concierge and valet, elegant social lounges, and thoughtfully appointed co-working spaces — every detail framed by the calm of the water.
The Address
Few locations offer this balance of serenity and connection. The Berkeley places you steps from West Palm Beach's growing cultural district and within easy reach of The Square, the Kravis Center, and Clematis Street. Brightline, Tri-Rail, I-95, and Palm Beach International Airport are all close at hand, and the financial energy of "Wall Street South" continues to draw new neighbors to the city. You are at the center of everything, and removed from all of it, at once.
A Legacy Continued
The Berkeley carries forward the vision of developer Al Adelson, the name behind The Bristol — one of the most prestigious addresses in the Palm Beaches. With more than fifty years of experience and a hands-on devotion to quality, Adelson has earned a reputation for delivering homes that hold their value and their luster. The Berkeley is his next chapter, and it reflects the same conviction that defined his first.
For the Discerning Buyer — and the Forward-Looking Investor
West Palm Beach is in the midst of a genuine transformation, and The Berkeley sits at the heart of it. For those relocating from higher-tax states, Florida's advantages are well documented. For investors, the fundamentals are compelling: a limited collection of just 193 residences, pre-construction pricing beginning around $1.9 million, a completion timeline targeted for 2027, and a downtown market with real momentum behind it. Early opportunities in a building of this caliber are rare — and they tend not to last.
Whether you are seeking a primary residence, a seasonal retreat, or a sound addition to your portfolio, The Berkeley offers something increasingly hard to find: a lifestyle statement and an investment thesis in the same address.
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