Do you have US$139 million to spend? JAMAICAN, William P. D. Pierce sets real estate world abuzz with ‘highest priced’ listing on US market ....Pierce's father, Douglas was responsible for the building of the Cement Company of Jamaica complex in east Kingston

Monday, September 08, 2014 BY NOVIA MCDONALD-WHYTE AND PATRICK FOSTER     

AT US$139 million, Le Palais Royal is currently the most expensive property of its type listed for sale in the United States. And the 60,000-square-foot, French-inspired "Braux Arts masterpiece" is being presented by Jamaican William P D Pierce, of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in Florida.

Alluring view of the Le Palais Royal

Pierce, who, after a casual conversation some time ago with US real estate tycoon Donald Trump, switched from selling motor cars to luxury homes - selling a whopping 19 condos in one day - listed the property last Thursday night and set the real estate world from Florida to Europe buzzing with excitement.

The son of Douglas and Dawn Pierce, and brother of attorney-at-law Nicole Pierce, William attributes his success to the application of all the teachings and discipline from his father.

Douglas Pierce, a civil engineer who owned Douglas Pierce Engineering and later Cornwall Agencies, was responsible for the building of the Cement Company of Jamaica complex in east Kingston, The Flour Mills Dry Dock, Sans Souci, and Bank of Jamaica building, to list a few. To the teachings and discipline of his father he adds "determination, perseverance and, most importantly, not letting the 'nos' in life take over and it will come, it will all come."

Inside view of the Le Palais Royal

His philosophy: "Success is the best revenge, for as many people that rise to help you, there are that many waiting for you to fall. When you get opportunities to achieve higher and create the unbelievable, well that sends a strong message to the ones who don't want you to succeed."

Pierce is recognised by his contemporaries as the No 1 individual Coldwell Banker sales associate in South Florida, and for always presenting amazing properties to the market. His biggest prize to date, Le Palais Roya,l sits on over four acres and 465 feet of beachfront at Millionaires Mile on Florida's Atlantic coast.

William Pierce

Le Palais Royal, inspired by a palace in France, boasts a 492-foot private dock that can accommodate a 185 foot mega yacht and an underground garage with parking for over 30 cars. Currently in the final phase of construction and slated for completion before the end of 2015, the price tag includes the finishing, the agents Coldwell Banker reported.

This royal palace also features a 4,500-square-foot infinity edge pool with a 12-foot cascading waterfall, double loop LED-lit waterslide, fire pit and swim-up bar for outdoor entertaining. more