Kirribilli home on Sydney Harbour
By Tallulah | June 8, 2008
Stylish totally private home located right on Sydney Harbour. It combines international allure with magnificent water views and an address of absolute prestige. Designed as a modern residential masterpiece, the intimacy of the glittering water adds an extra dimension to this freestanding home’s refined interiors and superb landscaped gardens. Offering a substantial landmark from the harbour, it’s a wonderful surprise to find how private and quiet this coveted holding really is. Tucked away in a prestigious cul-de-sac metres from the distinguished Kirribilli House and Admiralty House where the Prime Minister and Governor General reside, this is indeed a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Enhancing the glorious views with architectural symmetry and an air of understated elegance, the home’s voluminous spaces spill out to sunsplashed terracing and manicured gardens, alongside the famous harbour. An ivy clad high wall and a pair of antique gates welcome guests, whilst residents arrive via a double garage with electronic dumb waiter ~ Glass roofed central vestibule with viewing gallery ~ 4 principal bedrooms, 2 with soaring vaulted ceilings and travertine balconies, master with a large dressing room and marble ensuite ~ Marble main bathroom ~ Marble guest powder room ~ Impressively large main living room (with marble/Jetmaster fireplace) flows to travertine terrace (with electronic awning above) ~ Separate formal dining room ~ Separate library or sitting room ~ Family living/dining incorporates open plan kitchen (marble benchtop, Ilve gas stove, walk in pantry) ~ Laundry/ironing room ~ Utility room ~ Huge wine cellar ~ Abundant built in storage throughout ~ Parquetry floors ~ Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning ~ Garden store ~ Separate fully self contained staff quarters with living/kitchen, bedroom, bathroom/laundry, separate entry. No price listed, but I can promise you, it’s heaps.
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Fantastic cottage in Boothbay Harbor, Maine
By Tallulah | June 2, 2008
I love this house. I grew up spending my summers at Ocean Point, Maine, just 5 miles out on a point from Boothbay Harbor. I loved it and I still love to visit every time I get to Maine.
John Calvin Stevens inspired shingle style,7000 s.f. home set on almost 10 private acres with extraordinary views to Monhegan and a deep water dock. Screened porch, deck, loggia and patio provide intimate outdoor areas for occupants and guests.
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Opulence in Pacific Heights
By Tallulah | May 22, 2008
This magnificent enormous home in San Francisco reflects the refined architectural beauty of an earlier era. An extensive renovation enhanced the home with the most luxurious elements and state-of-the-art amenities for 21st century living, while honoring it’s architectural history with extraordinary millwork, columns, and 7 fireplaces. Its enviable address in the heart of Pacific Heights provides for stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay from the uppermost level.
The 4-level floorplan, all serviced by an elevator, includes formal rooms on the main level that boast grand entertainment spaces evoking ballroom dancing and candlelit banquets – all catered by a tremendous chef’s kitchen and full butler’s pantry. The home’s 7 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, plus 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom apartment on the lower level provide peaceful respites for family members, guests,and staff alike. Adding the finishing touch to this grand home is a city-cherished 4-car garage plus off-street parking. All for $14,900,000.00
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Brand new in Miami for $19,900,000.00
By Tallulah | April 16, 2008
Set on an approximately 26,168 SF lot, this brand new stunning 13,618 SF Mediterranean estate offers elegance and privacy on exclusive North Bay Road. Featuring a spectacular pool, spa, fountains and a large dock,this traditional residence of Mediterranean design contains a wealth of impressive entertaining space as well as 8 bedrooms and 9 full & 3-half baths.
An elegant foyer entrance opens to a graceful large living room with French doors & wood burning fireplace. The formal dining room, media room, family room with wet bar and the granite kitchen with breakfast area all have beautiful water views. Approximately 150 ft. of curved water frontage offers ample yacht dockage and direct access into Biscayne Bay. This waterfront beauty is on one of Miami Beach’s most prestigious mansion studded residential avenues. Just minutes from the beach & nightlife of South Beach as well as Miami’s major business centers. List price includes complete turnkey luxury furniture package by Kreiss.
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In the heart of old Washington, D.C.
By Tallulah | March 3, 2008
1714 Massachusetts Avenue sits in a prime area off of Dupont Circle close to Embassy Row. This architecturally significant block, originally built in 1890, features many grand turn of the century residences which are now occupied as embassies, cultural institutions, foundations, associations and private residences such as 1714. This prime location is convenient to downtown Washington, Georgetown, the White House, Kennedy Center, Smithsonian museums and offers easy access to Reagan National and Dulles International airports.
The first floor features grand public rooms perfect for large scale entertaining including double formal parlors, embassy sized dining room and wood paneling that can accommodate gatherings of all sizes. The second through fourth floors feature the family living quarters which include the family kitchen, family living room and 5 plus bedrooms and 5 full and 1 half baths. This is much more my style than the ski lodge below.
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Majestic Telluride, CO home for sale
By Tallulah | February 28, 2008
Epic in it’s majesty, Aspen Hall is the quint essential mountain retreat. On thirty-five acres, amongst towering trees, the glorious sun, and the shadows of the rugged San Sophias, Aspen Hall is a unique residential treasure. Every imaginable amenity, privacy and luxury reign supreme in Aspen Hall. Only fifteen minutes from downtown Telluride in Sunnyside Ranch, but so private you will wonder if you are the only person in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. I have to admit, the view is wonderful but I find the rustic interior a bit bland for my feminine touch. It doesn’t seem cozy enough for me. You be the judge.
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Cecil B. DeMille’s Estate on the market
By Tallulah | February 15, 2008
The rare and historic Cecil B. DeMille estate is up for sale, sited on approx. 2.1 elevated acres in gated Laughlin Park. Beautifully restored with an incredible attention to quality and detail. Includes studio house, indoor pool house and gym, classic outdoor pool, expansive lawns, Audiophile Creston system and maybe the DeMille genius will rub off on you too!
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Ultimate New York City Luxury
By Tallulah | January 6, 2008
Isn’t this house spectacular? It should be for $75,000,000.00! Notice how the photos only show the public rooms? No kitchen photos because if you’ve got $75,000,000.00 to spend on a house in the city, you don’t care what the kitchen looks like ’cause you’re not gonna cook in it! It was built in 1922, a time when many rich families built ornate mansions in the city. With it’s wide sweeping marble staircase, hand carved moldings and sky high ceilings, it offers the discerning buyer classic luxury of a by-gone era.
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Looking in Nogales, Arizona?
By Tallulah | December 12, 2007
If you’ve got a lot of kids or you have a lot of visitors OR you just like hopping from bed to bed for a good time, then this 11 bedroom house might be just for you! In the luxury mansion category, this one is a steal at only $12,750,000. It was originally built in 1910 but it’s got a media room and a games room so I suspect that there have been major renovations since the early days.
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Monthly mortgage payment only $89,482.92
By Tallulah | November 6, 2007
If you’re looking for a bargain property in Scottsdale, Arizona, this one is on the market for only $19,900,000.00. It’s got 4 bedrooms in the main house plus a large master bedroom suite with his and hers bathrooms. On nearly 9 acres of land overlooking the city lights, it’s got a separate guest house (to keep all those pesky guests from bothering you) and a private pool and tennis court. If you’ve got kids, bring them along because there’s a special kids play yard too.
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