Posted in Luxury on 20 November 2009
Cote D’Azure is the world’s most luxurious strip of coast in Southern France and Monte Carlo. The blue waters, the sunny skies and the decadence make it the right place to build your mansion and relax for a lifetime. It also is one of the most expensive real estate areas in the world. Villa Leopolda was the world’s most expensive estate at a price of $750 million. Now, the price has been slashed and you could buy it for a mere $102 million.
A drop of nearly $650 million makes it one of the biggest cuts in real estate prices in the world. The villa comes with 11-bedroom, 14-bathroom, 29,000 square feet of interior space, manicured lawns, swimming pool, spiralling outdoor staircases, balconies and terraces, Working fireplaces, a sauna, outdoor kitchen and pool house among other features.
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, Celebrity Shopping, Estate, Property on 1 October 2009
As sexy as she might be, actor Sharon Stone is have a lot of trouble to find her way in the intricate cross paths of the real estate world. She has just re-listed a Beverly Hills mansion of hers at 8,995,000 that she purchased for a higher price of $10,995,0000 back in 2006. What a bummer! But looks like the global economic recession had a major role to play here for Stone did offer the house at $10 million initially.
Seeing no positive responses, she took it off only to offer it once again at $58,000 monthly lease. Unfortunately, that did not work either. Insiders reveal that she could get nothing more than $35,000 a month. Finally, the spirited lady of the big screen has decided to find the easy way out by greatly reducing the selling price of her abode.
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Estate, Hotels, Luxury, News, Travel on 3 August 2009
This might be the latest addition to your list of ‘Why should I visit Scotland’. We are referring to the Scottish Baronial mansion situated on the shores of Loch Rannoch in Perthshire which is being renovated to its old splendour. The task has been taken up by Dall Estate and M James Developments.
A little research told us that this historical structure was created in 1855 and it will soon be transformed into a 104-suite hotel across all 7 stories surrounded by 18-hole golf courses. Among the many modern luxury amenities the Scottish Baronial mansion will also house a health spa, a body enhancement clinic and some spots of leisure which include lochside restaurants and a concert hall.
