Archive for March, 2008

Prestigious Tomiyasu Lane, Las Vegas

Monday, March 31st, 2008 | Las Vegas, United States | No Comments

Prestigious Tomiyasu Lane

Venture to the heart of Las Vegas and discover the pinnacle of luxury. Your journey of this 9.86 acre estate begins as you pass through the gilded iron gates. Enter through double brass doors and gaze upon the remarkably open formal living room. Marble and glass touches are featured throughout the main home with six bedrooms, a personal theater, beauty salon, personal gymnasium and one-of-a-kind bar and billards room. Below the formal dining room and professional kitchen you will find your personal wine cellar with climate controlled storage for over 5,000 bottles. Pass through a secret door and sneak along the underground tunnel to the private shooting range. Venture further still and you will raise out of the tunnel to a showcase garage with separate auto-washing and repair stations. Enjoy the private retreat of the sparkling pool with water slide and waterfalls. Peer behind the rock formations to find a unique cave apartment. As you stroll through the grounds, you will find two guest homes, a kennel, stable and full equestrian training facilities. Other features include a driving range, greenhouse, underground shooting range, lush lawns and gardens with ranch style appointments.

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Elk Song Ranch

Monday, March 31st, 2008 | Colorado, United States | No Comments

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Privately nestled amongst pine and aspen trees on 67 pristine acres of gently rolling topography, yet just minutes to the slopes of Snowmass & the bustle of downtown Aspen, this exquisite Owl Creek estate offers the unrivaled splendor of the quintessential mountain living experience.  “Elk Song Ranch” offers numerous ways to indulge your passions, whether you wish to skate or play hockey on the large frozen pond, ride your horse on the many trails throughout the ranch, relax on the sun-drenched deck next to the elegant swimming pool, snowmobile or cross country ski around the property, or simply curl up to watch a movie in the intimate theater.  The luxurious living accommodations include 7 bedrooms, 7 full baths, 3 half-baths, approximately 20,000 sq ft, gracious foyer with grand staircase, large great room with sunken bar, floor to ceiling windows, gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances, formal dining room, fully equipped exercise room, game room with billiards & pinball, and expansive master suite with his and her bathrooms, abundant closet space, cozy sitting area, attached office, and inviting outdoor space with hot tub.  The expansive outdoor patios are perfect for entertaining, whether hosting a large dinner party, wedding reception, corporate meeting, or something a bit more intimate.  Breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and open meadows complete the package!

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The Coves of Lake Travis

Monday, March 31st, 2008 | Uncategorized | No Comments

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An unsurpassed beauty that marries the exhilaration of the glorious Lake Travis coast with exquisite interiors. Sited on a fourteen-acre peninsula of the most beautiful section of Lake Travis, this Dan Scott-built home features over 12,000 square feet of uncompromising quality, from its Colorado Bluffstone exterior and myriad slate porches, to the two separate guest quarter facilities, from the porte cochere and eight-vehicle garage, to the stone pavilion and grill. Interior features include a true chef’s kitchen, indoor sauna/spa, media room, parlor, and climate-controlled wine room. Thoughtful design and attention to feng shui principles enhance the remarkable beauty and energetic pull of this estate. Not to be missed are the beach, the granite-outlined negative edge pool, and of course, the pristine park-like green space.

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Executive Living at it’s Finest…

Monday, March 31st, 2008 | Luxury Homes | No Comments

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Majestic estate w/ 4 bedooms and 4 1/2 baths boasts a gourmet island kitchen w/ s/s appliances, butlers galley, Miele European coffee centre, large breakfast nook plus a formal dining room. The stunning Great room w/ 22 ft vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling stone fireplace, elevated library area w/ 18 ft ceilings and elegant curved staircase leading to upper level. The master suite has a seperate bedroom, vaulted ceilings, ensuite with double shower, double jetted tub and bidet area. Home is air conditioned, has builtin sound system, 2 central vac systems, security system with cameras & automatic security gates and convenient infloor heating.

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Private Waterfront Estate on Lake Travis

Monday, March 31st, 2008 | Luxury Homes, Texas, United States | No Comments

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This gated estate home on a private peninsula of Lake Travis has commanding views and every amenity you would expect! In addition to the beautifully crafted Main Residence, there is a Guest House and 2 Guest Apartments. The tastefully landscaped grounds can be enjoyed from the private road system that provides access to the many outdoor features such as the waterfront fire pit, viewing benches and waterfront stairway access.Negative edge pool and spa appear to cascade into the royal blue waters of Lake Travis. Walls of windows throughout the home allow you to enjoy spectacular views no matter where you are! With the home’s rear elevation facing East, you are able to enjoy all of the outdoor living areas during even the warmest times of day. Enjoy the spectacular rise of the full moon as it breaks the horizon and fills the water with its reflection! The spacious grounds allow room for either “horses” or a “Helipad” allowing access to the home by land, sea or air!Shown by appointment only, this home is offered fully furnished and ready to enjoy!

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Incomparable Tudor estate

Monday, March 31st, 2008 | California, Luxury Homes, United States | No Comments

Incomparable Tudor estate

Incomparable Tudor estate on 1.19 manicured acres. The main home spans 3 levels crafted with elaborate detail, soaring ceilings, and gleaming eucalyptus floors. Sumptuous designer-selected stones and custom silk draperies unfold at every turn for the utmost in luxury. The home offers a flexible arrangement of rooms currently configured wtih 6 bedroom suites, a total of 9 full bathrooms, and 2 half-baths. Two fully customized offices, grand living room with fireplace, formal dining room with significant built-in cabinetry, a fully paneled library with fireplace, game room with fireplace, tremendous kitchen with breakfast area, family room with fireplace, state-of-the-art exercise studio with full bath, theatre, and wine cellar with tasting room further define this remarkable home. The grounds offer formal parterre gardens, water features, walking paths, statuary, koi pond,and level lawn in a creekside setting. A pool, spa and enclosed cabana with kitchen round out the resort-inspired amenities. Two 2-car garages, each designed for the addition of lifts.Price: $19,800,000 US

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Most Expensive Zip Codes, 33037

Monday, March 31st, 2008 | Expensive zip codes, United States | No Comments

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This zip code lands us in Key Largo, Florida, an island paradise in the upper Florida Keys archipelago . This getaway famous for tourism diving and sport-fishing has been celebrated both in a Humphrey Bogart movie and a 1980s pop song by Bertie Higgins. This tropical vacation spot has a median price of $2,740,000 with an appreciation rate of 385% since 1990.

Today’s estate isn’t the most expensive one for sale in the area but it exemplifies the more luxurious side of Key Largo real estate. The property has both a five-bedroom main house and a guest house. The two-acre retreat on the water has tropical landscaping, a dock and a pool and spa. There is a large gourmet kitchen a double-height great room and plenty of windows and veranda space. One particularly nice detail is the loft which has a spiral staircase leading to a roof sun deck. This home is listed at $5,395,000.

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