Tuesday, July 29, 2008

750 Lake drive , Boca Raton









Fabulous Mediterranean mansion built on Lake Boca Raton by renowned architect Tom Benedict and builder Bill Szymanski.

This spectacular estate offers 7 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms and lake views from every room.
23,944 sq.ft giving entry from a lavish foyer to a grand living area with walls of windows, bar with aquarium. Discover magnificent finishes such as marble columns, flooring and inlays, hand painted murals and Venetian plaster.

This superb custom built home features two full kitchens, a home theater, study, library, gym, an elevator and 2 fireplaces. The grounds include gardens, infinity edge pool, summer kitchen and private terraces.
150 ft of waterfront , boat dock and jetski lift complete the entire Estate.

Listed by Sotheby's International Realty at $ 18.9 Million.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Skybar Miami at the Shore Club



The Shore Club, in Miami Beach, is a spectacular oceanside resort managed by Morgans Hotel Group.
Designed by famed British architect David Chipperfield and landscaping inspired by the rich intense Matisse-inspired colors of the Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech,-- The Shore Club represents the next wave in Miami Beach’s dynamic development.

From Art Deco lobby to the labyrinth of gardens with secret passageways, alcoves and numerous Indoor/Outdoor "rooms the hotel offers 70 suites and 309 remarkably-appointed guestrooms, 7 duplex bungalows, triplex penthouse and private oceanfront Beach House.

The Skybar Miami Beach features four separate bars set: the Red-room, Red-room Garden, Sandbar, and the Rumbar making this landmark the premiere spot for the South Beach nightlife.

Serving cutting-edge Japanese cuisine, Nobu Matsuhisa and Robert DeNiro's renowned NOBU redefines a new "Miami Beach " Japanese ambiance infused with Latin influences.

CASA YUCCA, SANIBEL ISLAND FL








Spectacular trophy compound with 314 feet of unspoiled beach frontage sitting on 3 acres.
This outstanding “Old World Mediterranean style” estate features 6 bedrooms or more, 7 and 2 half bathrooms.
16,975 sq.ft magnificent estate offering private guest retreats, spacious informal and formal gathering areas, sweeping lanais with endless water and sunset views, main and guest house, 4 fireplaces, marble flooring, Hi- tech electronic and security system, a covered porte-cochere, long pool area, tennis.

This Sanibel retreat is listed at $ 13.9 Million.


Monday, July 21, 2008

"Extreme Luxury" Concept...Résidence Supérieur






"Résidence Supérieur" is designed by lifestyle designer Richard Nilsson for moguls seeking sophisticated accommodations solutions. The concept reflects modern elements with classic opulent style.
More than a lifestyle... it reveals your personality!


In 2005 Résidence Supérieur made an international tour and opened the concept in countries like Sweden, Russia, Dubai and United Kingdom.

The first ultimate retreat is the Villa Oxygene in Cannes on the French Riviera.
The villa is suitable for sitting 100 people and up to 200 guests for cocktail.
It offers exotic sports cars fleets, a private jet and helicopter, yacht, butler, chef, bodyguards and anything else you could wish for.



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Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Yachts in Monaco

Monaco



There's no getting around it...

The Principality of Monaco is all about money - making it, spending it and flaunting it. A short stroll along the harbor, where some of the world's most expensive and most luxurious yachts are moored will have your eyes popping out of their sockets at the shameless, unadulterated wealth on display.

A weekend of sheer decadence in Monaco does not come without a price, but after staying in the best hotels, dining in the best restaurants, clubbing with the social elite, and being pampered in the swankiest spa, you would be crazy to say it was not worth it.

Join me this summer as I will jet set the Cote D'Azur and promise to bring back some incredible stories...

Côte d'Azur






With endless sunny beaches, charming towns, glamorous yachts and celebrities galore, the French Riviera keeps attracting money and fame.

From animated St-Tropez to the aura of Cannes; from the towns made famous by Picasso -- Antibes, Vallauris, Mougins to the urban charms of Nice; and from several spots where the per-capita population of billionaires must be among the highest on the planet: Cap d'Antibes, Villefranche-sur-Mer, and Monaco the Cote d'Azur is the quintessential Mediterranean playground.

Fabulous villa with panoramic views of the Mediterranean sea located between Saint Raphael and St Tropez.
This spacious villa offers 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a library, cellar and gorgeous infinity pool.

Listed at $ 5.1 Million.

Monday, July 14, 2008

New Home, odd Home, scary Home...









Truly amazing odd homes...
If anyone knows anything about these properties, please leave a comment and let me know.



UNUSUAL HOUSES

Sunday, July 13, 2008

780 South Ocean Blvd.








Florida Real Estate is still hot and running...
This recently renovated Palm Beach Estate built and designed in 1925 by architect Addison Mizner offers 9 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, a media room theater with concession stand, an exercise room, a wine cellar and a cigar lounge.

This magnificent 268 feet of ocean on 3 acres includes a spectacular pool, private seaside cabana and 2 guest apartments over a two three car garages.

Florida car dealer, Terry Taylor bought this estate in 2003 for $ 22.4 Million.
The 31,000 sq,ft elegant Palm Beach home is listed today at $ 72.5 Million

Friday, July 11, 2008

Updown Court...The finest residence in England












Located 25 miles outside of London, this unique masterpiece offers a master bedroom with its own swimming pool accessed by a private glass lift.
The roof has an infinity pool and hot tub encased by a glass barrier that allowed sky and water to meet.
You will also find :


103 rooms
five swimming pools
50-seat screening room
24-carat-gold leafing flooring
squash court
bowling alley
all-weather, floodlit tennis courts
58-acre estate
22 bedroom and bathroom suites
Gate lodge
estate manager’s office
Private cinema
Stables
Heated marble driveway
Underground garaging for eight limousines
a shooting gallery
30 self-contained luxury apartments

This Updown Court Estate is owned by crown prince of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Via: Property investment project

What can you afford?



We all like luxury things...
Even if we can't afford them.
It is always nice to dream about having them!

The most expensive property in the world... $ 500 Million





Villa "La Leopolda", arguably one of the most superb villas in the world is located in the South of France behind Beaulieu and Villefranche- sur-mer.

One of several villas created by Belgium King Leopold for his various mistresses, this magnificent villa sits on 10 acres of immaculate grounds cares by 50 gardeners.

In 1952, Fiat tycoon Gianni Agnelli purchased the estate for $ 100,000.
In 1980 the mansion was offered to Lily Safra wife of renowned banker Edmund Safra, for $3 million.
In 2006, Safra's widow sold the estate to Bill Gates, at the time the world's wealthiest man for a sum in excess of $ 76 Million.

Rumor has that London-based Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich ( worth $ 23 Billion) is about to purchase "The Leopolda" for $ 500 Million.


To this days, the hillsides of Villefranche- sur -mer and Monaco will remain the playground of the wealthy 99% of the world.

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