Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Celebrity Shopping, Estate, Property on 20 October 2009
Daniel Radcliffe sure has the best of both worlds – the magic one as well as the one that we all live in. This piece is about the latter. News is that the Harry Potter superstar has just emerged as a pretty serious player on the Big Apple property market. Well for starters he has just bought his third asset in NY that is worth £4 million. Quite a match for HP co-star Rupert Grint who bought his fourth home recently, this house has quite an enviable layout.
Spread across a sprawling 3,000 sq. ft, the new house has five lavish bedroom spaces with a 39ft long garden. We are told that this house was built by a sea captan in 1847 for his daughter. So, once can expect a lot of old world charm in this abode.
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Concept, Luxury, pet on 18 October 2009
If you are one of those privileged ones who love their poohes and are not affected by the financial downturn, then the Alabama dog house from Best friend’s HOME demands your attention. This pooch mansion has been targeted at wealthy pet owners who do not want to leave any stone unturned in making their furry beasts feel any less special that their masters.
A lot of thought, planning and detailing has gone into the making of the Alabama dog house which comes with its very own lattice windows, real bitumen shingles and even a removable roof that proves quite useful in rain and shine. On top of all this, you get a dormer too to protect the entrance as and when its required.
Posted in Architecture, Auctions, Buildings, Estate, Luxury, Outdoor, Property on 14 October 2009
Last month was when Canada’s most top-cost residential sale happened. A globally known property and luxury getaway in the country’s Calgary region. The name is Falkridge. And it went for a whopping $ 13.1 million after it was put up for sale only a few weeks. The property has been sold to a Calgary gas and oil entrepreneur whose name is not listed.
Originally owned by US based Haworth Inc, a manufacturing firm, it was built Smed family of Calgary. The total area of this estate is 27,000 square feet. A main home, guest house, porch and a water tower apart, there is a lounge with fireplace, and a training and conference area.
The main residence measures 15,000 square feet, has seven guest suites, an industrial chef kitchen, dining room and lounge. Its media room can seat over 20 people. The guest house of 12,000-square-feet has six separate suites. It has been a famous luxury executive retreat, hosting politicians and celebrities.
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Celebrity Shopping, News on 10 October 2009
Oh Jesus! How else do you react to the news of a celebrity buying a luxury New York apartment costing $2.73 million for someone who could be best described as a ‘current flame’? The celeb in question is popstar Madonna and the flat is for her boytoy Jesus Luz. Tabloids have been keeping the curious updated on the flaming relationship between the two. And from what we hear, Madge and Jesus are all eager to celebrate a commmitment ceremony, which is really one step short of a wedding!
Madonna has not shied away from declaring to the world that she loves Jesus very much and wants him to stay near her $40 million house in NYC. That said, she isn’t ready to marry him because of her bitter marital experiences from the past.
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Crystals, Designer, Display on 9 October 2009
The royal families are loyal to the brand of Baccarat. This maker of exquisite glassware and lightings has sold many of its creations to the blue blood of France, Japan, Russia, Arabia, Morocco, India and even to the White House. Established in France in 1764, the brand has always striven to deliver ingenious handcrafted work of the highest quality to the world.
We are informed that even today the crystal used in many of the Baccarat design is hand crafted in the village of Baccarat that is situated in Loraine, eastern France. And that is the reason why these precious ices are so divine. Of all the things, Baccarat is best known for its chandeliers like the one the Maharajah of Gwalior ordered for his new Palace. This chandelier weighed a ton.
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Celebrity Shopping, Property on 23 September 2009
Famous celeb couple Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have lately been in news for everything but their music. This time it is their new home (among many others). In April, they were seen checking out the Icon Brickell in Miami and now they have confirmed to People Magazine that they have finally purchased the “sexiest place in town”. And both the husband and wife are very kicked about decorating this new place of theirs.
It is a three-tower condominium that has been designed by the very talented Phillipe Starck in a complex that even includes the Viceroy Miami Hotel. A very bright spot indeed, this one comes with all building amenities like multiple pools, a spa and fitness center. One can also enjoy the five restaurants, rooftop pool club, concierge and valet services.
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Kids, Luxury, Worlds Most Expensive on 23 September 2009
Looking for some way to spoil your little one? Go no further because the Tumble Outpost is here for you. A creation of PoshTots (yes as the name suggests it is targeted at the rich kids alone), this one is best playhouse money can buy. After paying a hefty $122,730, you can get your young turk his or her very own fort that has a lookout tower and a roof.
And that’s just the tip of the ice berg. The manufacturer has also given Tumble Outpost double rock climbing walls as well as a fire pole and a small play area below. Trust us, a day at this playnhouse your kid will be exhausted by the end of a funfilled day.
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Home Decor, Luxury, Worlds Most Expensive on 19 September 2009
Hong Kong and luxury go hand in hand. And with the world catching up with financial hard times that had been troubling us all for a year now, the city is all set to have confidence in the economy all over again. News is that Sun Hung Kai Properties, the largest developer by market value in the world, has put two penthouses in Hong Kong for sale at a record 38.5 million US dollars.
We are informed that the price of the two penthouses mark a rise in market value by 50 per cent. This translates into $11,075 per square foot. The two apartments in question are situated on the 91st to 93rd floor of a 270 meter high building. Each has six bedrooms as well as an outdoor garden and swimming pool.
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Car, Concept, Eco-friendly on 19 September 2009
Contrary to popular belief, the super-rich do have a conscience. Well, how else do you explain the endless charities and drives to save the earth? Folks like Edward Humes with a good heart and a splurging bank balance will definitely be interested in the new concept carports that are doing the roundd of the eco new world thesedays. A perfect substitute for the Bond-style pop-up garage, these are actually solar panel roofs.
A creation coming from Japan-based Sankyo Tateyama Aluminum is a great way to go green for the rich without having to compromise on their ultra-high standards of living. Referred to as M.Shade (aka M. frontage Solar Shade) this one has the ability to generate power to the capacity of 2.52kw vis-a-vis its photovoltaic cells. Other than that, it can accomodate two cars too.
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Hotels on 27 August 2009
It’s time for a lot of big birthday parties happening. It is the spectacularly luxurious Ritz-Carlton San Francisco that we are talking about. This one has seen some glorious 100 years as the city’s only Mobil Five Star with an AAA-Diamond hotel credit which was originally built in 1909. Now, that’s a pretty long time indeed for a hotel of this stature to age so elegantly. Standing tall for nine stories, the hotel is situated near the city’s financial district, China Town and union Square.
Done meticulously in neo-classical architecture, the Ritz-Carlton has close to 335 guest rooms, 60 suites and two presidential suites. And let us tell you that the Club Deluxe rooms can cost anywhere between $450-$760 depending on the tourist season. And the two presidential Ritz Carlton suits spread across 2000 sq ft and feature a piano, dining room with a kitchenette, parquet floors, personal wine cellar, espresso machine and a separate shower. One of these falls in $5K-$9K price range.
