Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Estate, Property on 27 August 2009
It has universally been agreed upon that the NYC real estate scene is a little more than unusual. But this once, we require residents who have no fear of claustrophobia as perhaps the skinnier townhouse in the place goes up for sale. Situated at 75.5 Bedford Street in West Village, this property has a width of only 98 inches which really just a little over eight. We do think that it will need a very deft hand with the interior decoration. Nothing hefty of giant please.
This one is a three bedroom beauty that was built and neatly tucked between 75 and 77 Bedford Street way back in 1873. The entire property measures up to 990 square feet spread across three gorgeous stories.
Posted in Luxury on 27 June 2009
Aquiva is one of the most elegant and stylish yachts in the world and what makes Aquiva different is that it is the world’s largest floating hotel. It was supposed to open in time for London 2012 Olympics. Unfortunately, the Aquiva Hotel won’t be launched until the recession gets better.
The people behind Aquiva including Steve Tight revealed that the luxury industry may seem to be throbbing but the undercurrents of recession has severely affected the whole market. Thus they have decided to wait for the recession to pass.
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Celebrity Shopping, Estate on 10 June 2009
Richard Gere is a motivated businessman. Well, he already has a home in North Haven, New York which is why he has lowered the selling price of his Water Mill home. Wifey Carey Lowell supports him in his decision as the price of the seven-bedroom harmhouse is brought down from $8.8 million to $7.2 million.
Now, if the budget is ok with you let us give you some more dope on the property. The Too Many Maples (yep, that’s the name of the farmhouse…cho chweet) in Water Mill was bought by Gere and his better half for just $2.75 million in 2001. The abode spreads across a 1.2 acre with facilities like a swimming pool, guest house and artist’s studio.
Posted in Luxury on 6 May 2009
Somebody rightly said, “Home sweet home.” The S-2 Family House, which is a conceptual proposal for a home in Namyslow, Poland, reminds me of this famous cliché. The designs and the architecture of the S-2 Family House is rather simple but yet very unconventional and sophisticated. Although, you may not find the similar designs of any contemporary modernist residential in it, you will still love its uniqueness.
The dominant color of the house is the dark charcoal color that is a huge contrast to its green and salubrious environment. Its design is predominantly masculine and monumental. While the overall design of the house is traditional, its execution however, is distinctly modern. Thus, in some ways the house is a beautiful blend of traditionalism and modernism.
Posted in Auctions, Buildings, Car, Estate, Property on 27 September 2008
Having made a fortune through internet and online marketing, Entrepreneur Rick Hill puts his procured possessions, a Lamborghini and a 6-bedroom house on sale. Following the austere way, he has decided to retire from the rat race at an early age of 30 to relax and lead a simpler life as compared to the materialism which is the rule of the day. Quoting he wants someone else to enjoy the house and car; he wishes to savor languorous moments for the rest of his life. His six-bedroom home in Church Road, Hockley with modern amenities like conservatory, indoor swimming pool, gym and games room, gorgeous lawns in front of the stately house and an idyllic setting makes this too lucrative a deal to refuse. So for all you affluent people out there, if you happen to be interested in a smart purchase that will be an asset for life then go ahead and grab this opportunity.
It comes alongwith a happening Lamborghini Gallardo, the car Hill is auctioning too and this package deal comes to you at a sumptuous price of 1,150,000.
Via Luxist
Posted in Estate, Property, Worlds Most Expensive on 12 August 2008
Yes, it is the same worlds most expensive house on the French Riviera but a different buyer. Whilst last month, there was a news that Russian billionaire Roman Abarmovich inked a deal with the La Leopolda, priciest house ever by spilling over $500 million. But the rumor is lately proven to be false and here is a revision version. Another Russian billionaire became the fortunate buyer for the princely villa located on the French Mediterranean coast after shelling out 390 million. The Telegraph reports that a secrecy Russian billionaire who is not Abramovich gave over all his fortune for Villa Leopolda, a Belle poque mansion in Villefrance on the Cte d’Azur.
The house is owned by Lily Safra, widow of Edmond Safra, a Lebanese banker who was killed by an arsonist’s fire in Monaco in 2003. Within few years, the news came that the house was bought by Bill Gates and became the worlds most prized estate. The estate is spread over two guest houses across 20 acres of grounds with countless olive, cypress and lemon trees taken care by 50 gardeners.
Via Telegraph
Posted in Estate, Luxury, Property, Worlds Most Expensive on 10 July 2008
UPDATE: Russian Billionaire inked deal with worlds most expensive house, Villa La Leopolda for 390 million.
Another update for realtors and a reason to be jealous for billionaires! The saga of worlds most expensive house started over at elitechoice with $180 mn Belgravia house (Britain’s most expensive), which got sidelined with then worlds most home for 80 million. Then the surge in the price of realty market was observed and an apartment got sold for $200 mn and during the same month news came about Mittal tagging a deal with $230 mn house touting it to be the worlds most expensive home once again.
But this time Russian billionaire, Roman Abramovich overshadowed Mittals realty possessions by owning a $500 million La Leopolda. The latest worlds most expensive house now belongs to the owner of Chelsea Football Club. The regal summit villa overlooks the French Rivieraand Roman his heart to this beauty while he was visiting this along with his girlfriend Daria Zhukova.
Known to hold the best sea views in the south of France, the villa is spread across 10 acres of spotless grounds that run right downhill to the route of Villefranche. At first built for Belgian king Leopolds mistresses, the estate hold eternal value as it has been a den of big moguls i.e. late banking magnate Edmund Safra, Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Fiat tycoon Gianni Agnelli.
Posted in Architecture, Designer, Estate on 2 July 2008
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Living in tree house is not only a matter of bringing a difference in your lifestyle but also takes you away from the chorus of day-today life, thereby burning your stress and making you feel much more relieved. Months ago, we introduced you to the compilation of most luxurious tree houses and Ewok-styled tree houses but today we came across an interesting discovery of designer tree houses from a Germany-based company called Baumraum. They are also offering their unique creations across Austria, Hungary, Italy, Brazil and the United States. Good going folks… your offerings’ give a valuable reason for filthy rich for inking deals with a difference. The development of tree houses invites celebrity attention to an extent that Victoria Beckham smilingly spent $50,000 on a tree house last year.
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Via Contemporist
Posted in Architecture, Designer, Estate, Hotels on 2 July 2008
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Frank O. Gehry, a popular draftsman behind eon building Guggenheim Museum Bilbao has taken a step ahead in erecting a tavern or to be precise a wine hotel offering a pilgrimage to all wine addicts in Spain. Called the Marques De Riscal, the metal masterpiece is positioned in the heart of the Rioja wine region of Spain and houses a variety of vintage wine and barreled wine detailing 16,000 bottles. After enjoying a wine-bath, guests are allowed to feel comfortable in cozy lodge featuring elegant interiors. The Marques De Riscal features its own chateau offering an interesting stroll to its savvy guests.
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The composite arched outline with titanium-polished curves across the body offers an interesting blend of patterns and colors, making it look no less than a landscape. The matchless erection of such an estate deserves a calculated budget of $100 million.
Via HomeMag
Posted in Architecture, Estate, Property on 25 June 2008
The very mention of basement flats used to convey vibes of a dark, dank and malodorous coal-hole but the news about £16 million Basement Flat in Knightsbridge has upgraded its image. Two flats on the floor and “lower-ground” floors of period residence blocks in SW1 are inviting prospective dwellers with a sale price of £9 million for St James’s three-bed room flat and £16 million (£15.95 million) for a four-bed in Knightsbridge. Out of the two entrances, the communal one is guarded by a janitor whilst the other one is to maintain the privacy of Sir and Madam. Besides having a reception room on the ground floor, the Knightsbridge maisonette features a master bedroom on the first floor.
Located on Hans Place, the property spread over 4,200 sq ft was once a home to Jane Austen and Shelley and is very close to worldwide punter i.e. Harrods. The estate features innovative paneling and tailored handmade furnishings. The attention-grabbing rooms are the drawing room and adjacent kitchen/dining room, massive and well-ventilated, with towering ceilings. The walls are clad with artwork valued at £100,000 and cabinets are adorned with elegant hand-embroidered silk panels accommodating audiovisual apparatus.
Via TimesOnline
