Archive for October, 2008
1755 SE Sailfish Point Blvd
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 | Expensive zip codes | No Comments
Elegance, beauty and panoramic views are abound in this Atlantic oceanfront mansion at prestigious Sailfish Point. Nothing is overlooked with elevator, stone floors, granite baths, Chefs gourmet professional kitchen plus prep kitchen, custom designed stone wine room, exercise room, soaring ceilings, crown moldings, fireplaces, six bedrooms, four car garage, infinity pool with marble patio and outdoor kitchen for al fresco dining–so much more than you could dream of in this spectacular community with full service marina, oceanfront country club, Har-tru tennis, Jack Nicklaus championship par 72 golf course, state of the art fitness center and one mile of glorious beach.
Price $12,000,000 US
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Horseshoe Acres
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 | Florida | No Comments
Optimizing the quintessential South Florida lifestyle, this French Country-inspired estate characterizes magnificent craftsmanship nestled within an idyllic setting in Boca Raton’s exclusive Horseshoe Acres. This elegant gem is designed to perfection, styled flawlessly for both indoor and outdoor living while taking every advantage of the beautiful scenery that surrounds it.
A true masterpiece designed to meet the needs of discriminating owners, the palatial residence enjoys a position on a sprawling # acres of luxuriant landscaping. An air of comfortable ease pervades every corner of this home, in both the formal and informal living areas spanning 9,480± total square feet. No detail has been left untouched, with distinctive flourishes and lavish appointments.
An exceptional offering, this distinguished estate reflects the highest standards of design and luxury, offering an unmatched lifestyle enjoyed in a sought-after enclave.
Price: $3,790,000 US
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Four Chimneys
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 | Expensive zip codes | No Comments
Four Chimneys on the island of Nantucket was built in 1835, long before Nantucket was a thriving tourist destination and was still a community based on the whaling economy. Like many of Nantucket’s older houses, this grand four-story home has since served as one of the island’s many bed and breakfast inns. The home was renovated in 2003 and with new electrical and plumbing systems. The first floor includes the stairway with a decorative painted floor and two parlor rooms with high ceilings and fireplaces. There is a large kitchen and a dining area with wide, plank floors, fireplace and a window seat. There is also a bedroom on the first floor and a large covered porch. The second floor includes more bedrooms and a master bedroom with access to a large deck which provides ocean views. The basement includes a two-bedroom ground floor apartment with an open living and kitchen area
Whippoorwill Farm
Saturday, October 4th, 2008 | Expensive zip codes | No Comments
The former Vanderbilt Webb country house (it dates back to the 1880s) has been restored and has antique wood floors, all new systems and generator, nine fireplaces, six bedrooms, a large kitchen, formal dining room, solarium, study and laundry room. The master suite includes a private bath with steam shower, sauna and separate dressing rooms. The guest house offers four bedrooms, a country kitchen, library and more. The property also includes a caretaker cottage, other outbuildings, tennis court, pool, gardens and miles of stone walls. It is listed at $7.45 million.
Colorado Luxury Homes Auction
Saturday, October 4th, 2008 | Expensive zip codes | No Comments
This home will be sold at the Fall Luxury Home Auction. Minimum bid is $5,395,000. Click here for more details.
Sited in the heart of Niwot on the most spectacular view lot in Boulder County, 6359 Snowberry Lane is a stunning example of when unsurpassed quality meets unrivaled location. Nestled on a 2.5-acre parcel within esteemed Somerset Estates, the home is enveloped in magnificent landscaping that includes striking water features, a formal yard with an interior fence and a private nature area beyond with walking trails, low maintenance vegetation, a shared pond…even a putting green and a tee box.
Boasting more than 13,000 square feet of finished space generously distributed among three well-planned levels, the residence is grand in stature but unpretentious in feel. It is lavish yet extremely livable. Its thoughtful architecture and carefully selected finishes draw you in, inviting to relax and enjoy the warmth of home while indulging in one of the finest views ever offered on Colorado’s Front Range.
Its flawless interior, finished in warm hickory, rich travertine & real stone accents, exudes a subtle lodge-like ambiance that captures the true spirit of Colorado living. An array of upscale amenities include a 2-story foyer, a chef’s gourmet kitchen, a main-level gym and therapy pool, an executive study finished in hand-hewn walnut, a Vantage Lighting system offering unlimited lighting scenes and a 2-story great room that walks out to the expansive covered deck overlooking the magnificent park-like grounds.
Architecture As Art
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 | California, United States | No Comments
Experience the beachfront in a way few others ever will. This extraordinary contemporary estate offers expansive walls of glass which showcase breathtaking views of the gently curving sandy beach at Padaro Lane along with lushly landscaped gardens shaded by huge eucalyptus, oak and cypress trees which surround the homes on this special beach enclave along Southern California’s “Gold Coast.”
Entry to this sophisticated awe inspiring home is from a long gated driveway lined with mature coral and eucalyptus trees alongside a new clay tennis court with lights. An element of surprise is provided by the brilliant red of the front door, in itself, the first piece of art in this gallery of architectural fantasy. Upon entry, you are drawn into widening views of sand and surf as rooms unfold to stunning views. Elegant white oak floors and windows framing ocean views provide an elegant palette for exquisite art and fine furnishings.
Comfort, privacy, and a serene sense of luxury surround you in this “open” floor plan. The entry level offers a private bedroom opening to an interior courtyard, a great room that encompasses a step up living room with windows above the sand, a comfortable dining area next to the outside entertainment deck along the beach, and a chef’s kitchen with every amenity, as well as a two bedroom wing with access to the outside for walks on the beach. The upper level is reminiscent of a New York style loft with huge gallery like space and rooms with no beginning and no end. You move from a light filled office with large picture windows framing the coral trees at the entrance and an intimate second level private sun deck with fireplace to the closet area (without enclosures) to the bathroom with its fireplace and large glass shower overlooking the beach and finally to the spacious master bedroom itself. All rooms are one. This incredible space is to be lived in and enjoyed without the normal boundaries of walls and doors. › Continue reading