Bel Air Mansion Listed For $85 Million

Created by renowned luxury property developer and true artist Mohamed Hadid,  “Le Belvédère” located on Nimes road in sunny Bel Air, California is nothing short of breathtaking.  Situated in a walled and gated 2.2 acre estate with eight manicured rose gardens, 280 degree views stretching across Los Angeles, and multiple elegant water features.  The residence inspired by a French Chateau offers stand out features which include a cinema, grand ballroom for 250 people, 5,000 bottle wine cellar, 10 bedrooms (2 Master Suites), 14 bathrooms, spa & Turkish Hammam, fourteen fireplaces, office, game-rooms, multiple terraces, turkish inspired sitting room, and a commercial kitchen spread across the residence’s 35,000 square feet of hand finished living spaces.

Exploring the exterior areas, you will find loggia surrounding a 70-foot long infinity pool with breathtaking views of the city below, a courtyard large enough to accommodate 100 people,  and a swan pond located in the motor-court.  In true Southern California style there is an intimate al fresco dining area and outdoor kitchen with the essential pizza oven.  Le Belvédère is listed for sale with Joyce Rey of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury with an asking price of $85 million USD.

For more more information please visit:  www.JoyceRey.com

Most Expensive Home in America: Beverly Hillbillies Mansion Listed For $350M

The Chartwell Estate, better known as the residence of the Clampett family in the iconic tv show, The Beverly Hillbillies; has been listed for sale jointly with Hilton & Hyland, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury, and Berkshire Hathaway Home Services for an impressive sum of $350 million, making it the most expensive home for sale in the United States.   The residence tops its closest competitor by no less than $100 million, a luxurious $250 million modern spec house that was built by developer Bruce Makowsky.

The elegant residence was originally constructed in 1933 by the renowned architect Mr. Summer Spaulding in 18th century French neoclassical style.  Mr. Spaulding is also praised for the infamous Greenacres Estate in Beverly Hills and his work with Walter I. Webber in the design of the Catalina Casino in Avalon on Catalina Island.  The Chartwell Estate offers over 25,000 square feet (2,350sqm) of opulent living spaces including a ballroom, wine cellar, salon, period paneled dining room, and covered parking for 40 vehicles.  Situated on over 10 acres, additional standout amenities are a Wallace Neff-designed guest house, tennis court, lush manicured gardens, and a 75 foot swimming pool (dubbed the cement pond by the Clampett’s).

In 1986 the residence was purchased by the late Univision Chairman, Jerry Perenchio who recently passed away in May of this year.  After purchasing the estate, Mr. Perenchio hired design legend Henri Samuel to update the residence during a multi-million dollar renovation.  Henri Samuel was well known for ever exceeding the demands of his demanding high profile clients which included Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan, the Rothschilds, the Vanderbilts, as well as Valentino.

The $10,000 Per-Night Villa Sola Cabiati on Lake Como

Lake Como is without a doubt one of the most breathtaking places and must-see destinations to visit in all of Northern Italy; with that said, the opulent hotels and luxurious villas there can make anyone’s stay a truly unforgettable one.  And the 18th-century neoclassical Villa Sola Cabiati embodies the charm of Lake Como to perfection as a highly ranked villa that is listed among the most magnificent properties in the area.  Villa Sola Cabiati was once the summer home of Milan’s Duke Gabrio Serbelloni, and is currently owned by the noble Sola Cabiati family.  The luxury villa has upheld its distinguished aura and noble atmosphere, with frescoed walls, verdant gardens, and amazing period piece furnishings such as a bed slept in by Napoleon and Joséphine, which have remained widely inaccessible to the general public for the past decades.

However, the property has recently been put under new management by the five-star Grand Hotel Tremezzo, where they now share the villa with only select guests.  The villa has become very exclusive ever since Grand Hotel Tremezzo took over management — the villa can’t even be booked on the hotel’s website.  Tremezzo’s CEO & owner, Valentina De Santis, says “It’s about providing something exclusive to our guests, in a style that’s very different from the hotel — and creating truly tailor-made experiences there.”

The hotel presents a grand tour of Villa Sola Cabiati as it showcases resident treasures like priceless tapestries, Renaissance-era majolica pottery, and a rare collection of Stradivarius violins painted black for Marie Antoinette’s funeral in 1793.  Guests visiting Villa Sola Cabiati (who are art and history aficionados) can schedule guided tours of the villa’s two museum floors, which were previously closed to the general public.  In addition, the guests of the villa can also book much more engaging activities in an array of options from sharing a romantic dinner with someone special in the Tuscan garden to doing yoga by the swimming pool.

Making your visit to the historical Villa Sola Cabiati a simply incredible one, the Grand Hotel Tremezzo offers their guests an even more extraordinary experience by letting them staying for the night, gathering a party of up to 12 as they take advantage of the villa’s classical artwork and historic furnishings.  The villa is priced at $10,000 per night, and allows the guests to live, if only for a day, a life of complete luxury while having the same sort of privacy that royal residents living in Lake Como have luxuriated in for generations.

The Luxurious $50 million Los Angeles Skycastle

Commissioned in the Hollywood Hills by David Gray Architects, the 12,000 square-foot, nine-bedroom Skycastle was designed to be a sanctuary for an art connoisseur and his or her extensive art collection to perfectly integrate with the home’s aesthetically pleasing architecture.  Constructed in the 1990’s for an art collector, the estate in itself is a true masterpiece, as it not only brilliantly exhibits the art collector’s exquisite works of art throughout the abode, but the outwards appearance of Skycastle is also considered to be a marvel of sheer architectural artistry and innovation.

Skycastle features sixty-foot ceilings and impressively-wide windows conjoining in the stately entryway, as well as skylights that enables an abundant ray of natural light to come flowing straight through, delivering natural lighting during the day and a stellar view of the the starry night sky after dark.  Designed with a Bauhaus-style, the estate is furnished with spacious rooms in concrete, stone, and steel finish.

Musician Jed Leiber bought Skycastle in 2012, where he later modified the two-bedroom guest house into a cutting-edge recording studio, and he also equipped the estate with the latest in security measures.  Each individual room inside the gated property is installed with a programmed fob to enter, which provides absolute privacy for all residents.  In addition, the master suite includes a secured room that can be cordoned off by a bulletproof door.

For an added layer of privacy, Sunset Plaza Drive encircles the half-acre estate, which in turn offers an exemplary living standard with no disturbances in sight as well as the perfect home for your one of a kind art collection.  This private estate that could very well be any art collector’s “dream home” is currently on the market for $50 million.

For more information visit:  SothebysHomes.com

$70 Million London Penthouse Hits The Market

Positioned close by Covent Garden and Soho at London’s West End, the 34-story Centre Point structure became known as one of the very first skyscrapers to emerge itself in London.  Constructed in 1966, the building is currently being reassessed as an opulent residential destination by London based development firm Almacantar.  Scheduled to open sometime this fall, the luxurious residential skyscraper will be offering 82 one-to-five bedroom apartments.  While the focal point of the building will be it’s 7,223 square-foot duplex penthouse offering a stunning 360 degree view of London with barely any towering building in the way of your pitch perfect London view.

The ostentatious penthouse residence introduces stained oak panels, herringbone oak and limestone flooring, and floor to ceiling glass windows that project a simply breathtaking view of the bustling city below.  The five bedroom and seven bath accommodation also features a state of the art kitchen with black granite countertops, dim black cabinets, and Gaggenau appliances.  In addition, the penthouse showcases a stellar, curvilinear terrace overshadowed by the buildings “Centre Point” sign, which allows residents a whole new perspective from a completely unique viewpoint.

Offering luxurious amenities such as conference rooms, treatment areas, a gym, spa, and an indoor swimming pool, the residential building won’t be shy of any luxury necessity one might need while staying at Centre Point.  This extraordinary London Penthouse gives you the opportunity to experience a view like no other and an investment that is beyond compare.  The duplex penthouse is presently listed at about $70 million.

For more information visit:  CentrePointLondon.com as well as Almacantar.com

Luxurious San Francisco Estate Hits The Market

For those looking for a place to call home in bustling San Francisco, the city’s highest priced standalone estate has hit the market.  Built this year and listed for $40 million just last April, the property (located at 2712 Broadway Street) boasts seven bedrooms and embraces 11,400 square feet.  Appropriately positioned in Pacific Heights, also known as Billionaire’s Row, the location was home to society elites following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.  After the earthquake destroyed their Nob Hill estates, residence of the area departed to rebuild them in Pacific Heights, which offered greater views and landscaping potential.  And to this day, Pacific Heights stands as a neighborhood for the wealthy and famous.

The property includes an in-home spa, panoramic views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge, and developer Bill Campbell implemented the estate with a temperature-controlled wine vault on almost every floor level.  At the bottom floor there exists a sublime wine cellar, accessible through the house’s elevator, that has the capacity to hold up to thousands of bottles.  Additional amenities include a tasting room, a dry sauna, a spa treatment room, a gym, and a home theater.  The number “2” button on the elevator connects you to the garage, which demonstrates an automotive turntable and a one-bedroom apartment.  The third floor features the home’s main living spaces such as, a formal entry way, kitchen, dining room, and a second walk-in, glass encircled wine storage room.  While the fourth and final floor accommodates four en suite bedrooms, with simply breathtaking views that, just like wine, will be a worthy investment the longer you posses it.

For more information visit:  Sothebyshomes.com

Picassos Included

Set in the southern French area of Provence, lay the Chateau de Castille nestled in the medieval town of Uzès; with original structures dating back to the thirteenth century and containing unrivaled “built-in” modern art by the great master himself, Pablo Picasso.  Formerly the residence of the Baron de Castille up until 1950 when it was acquired by famed English art-collector and expert, Douglas Cooper, whom not only amassed one of the most significant 20th century art collections, but also fostered friendships with many of the modern masters themselves.

Pablo Picasso, who was a close friend of Douglas Cooper frequented the estate, eventually even installing five spectacular frescos on several areas across the exterior walls around the logia; subsequently these murals by Picasso have been dubbed “Historic Monuments” along with several other parts of the chateau by the French Government.  So no, unfortunately to the current & future owners dismay these brilliant murals cannot be removed from the property to be placed at auction or even just transported to your home down the road.  Although at a price point beneath 10M USD, the estate may yet prove to be the perfect investment for the right lover of Modern Art & Historic French Architecture.

The Chateau boasts two drawing rooms, two dining rooms, several kitchens, 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms contained in 560 sq.m. (nearly 6,000 sqft) of luxurious living space.  The creative interior was designed & decorated by famed American designer Dick Dumas.  Mr. Dumas who worked on many chateaus across the French country side, is highly respected for his career in France which spanned several decades across multiple prestigious provencal properties.

Chateau de Castille offers opulent historic park like grounds exceeding 2 hectares (nearly six acres), which make for an enchanting entertainment area; which include a magnificent private tree lined drive, a formal knot garden, and a central water feature located behind the main residence.  The opportunity to purchase this historic & artistically significant Chateau is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity, as this is the first time the property has entered the open market in over fifty years.

For more information please visit: www.sothebysrealty.com

Check Out This New Luxury Estate In Miami

Designed by architect Kobi Karp, this remarkable waterfront estate features a breathtaking view of Biscayne Bay.  When it comes to Miami Beach there is no scarcity of waterfront property, but if you take into account this glass-encased house on 6466 North Bay Rd, you can rest assured that you are getting a place that defines luxury living.  Kobi Karp (who had previously conceptualized Palazzo del Sol) employed their adept expertise on this 12,000 square foot modern estate that accommodates seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms.  Complementing the structure of the building, steel, raw concrete, and evidence of bronze and copper make up the foundation, while the glass walls bring in a ray of sunshine and warmth to fill throughout the house.  In addition the estate includes a dock with direct access to the bay, covered dining pavilion, and a swimming pool.

This waterfront abode has many exceptional features such as, an opulent master suite that spans out to and over the bay, a rooftop terrace that offers 360 degree views of the water, and a spacious walk-in closet & fully furnished master bathroom.  It also provides expansive living as well as dining areas, a gourmand kitchen, and a theater room.  Other amenities include a jacuzzi, an outdoor shower, and sunbathing deck, which were specifically designed in accordance with the summery weather.  The estate is presently on the market for $25.5 million.

For more information visit:  KobiKarp.com as well as Zillow.com for further details on this Luxurious Miami waterfront Estate.

Purchase a Spectacular Private Island Off The Coast of Belize

When one wants to live a life far from the bustling city, and can’t seem to find that perfect place that allows you to gaze at the sunset or view the waves lightly crash onto the shore with a nice bottle of Macallan 55 and complete serenity.  Luckily  Hatchet Caye (a beautiful seven acre private island positioned 17 miles off the coast of Placencia, Belize) is on the market for $9.9 million, and remains a sublime location on every front.

The island is situated no more than three miles from the Belize Reef Reserve System, which is second only to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia that stands as the largest coral reef system in the world.  The Belize Reef Reserve exhibits coastal lagoons as well as offshore atolls, the area is also a prime snorkeling, scuba and deep-sea diving site.  And with such an oceanic marvel so close by to Hatchet Caye, it’s almost like an easy pathway opened up just for the island’s residence.

This island getaway is fairly expansive and surrounded by all kinds of fascinating aquatic activities to try, such as “the turtle spot,” which allows you to witness tortoises in their habitual environment.  As for activities back at Hatchet Caye, the possibilities are almost endless, from having a relaxing spa massage to an adrenaline pumping swim around the island.

The island’s resort that was opened in 2011 features, seven beachfront cabanas, 12 suites, and a separate facility that can house up to 23 staff members.  The island also includes a main house with five rooms as well as a seafood restaurant called “The Lionfish Grill,” which boasts arched ceilings and stunning ocean views.  Boat shuttles from Placencia even make a round-trip to the island, creating the perfect travel destination for people traveling to and from Belize.

Around fifty perfect of the island has already been developed, giving you plenty of the island left for any plans on future growth.  Construction on more facilities, buildings, and docks alike can be added to the island whenever the owner wishes it.  Hatchet Caye makes for a spectacular place to have that always desired R&R, taking in the great views, seeing the marine life, and enjoying that long awaited bottle of Macallan 55.

For more information visit:  HatchetCaye.com & MiamiEvusa.com

This Luxurious L.A. Estate Rents for $375,000

It’s been two years since the Beverly Hills Palazzo di Amore mansion was put on the market for a jaw dropping $195 million, which at the time was the most expensive real estate listing in the United States.  However, unfortunately for the home’s owner, billionaire Jeff Greene, the property never sold.  But luckily for anyone looking for an amazing luxury rental in the L.A. area, the Palazzo di Amore is now available for lease at $375,000 per month (which is possibly L.A.’s most expensive residential lease).

This Mediterranean styled home and it’s surrounding amenities include a professional tennis court, a massive-sized swimming pool, and a beautiful vineyard that produces cases of wine in the hundreds per year.  Finished in 2008, the grand hilltop estate lies down a guard gated quarter-mile drive, and features a compound totaling 12 bedrooms, 23 bathrooms, a two lane bowling alley, a 50-seat theater, a ballroom that also functions as a night club, and two wine cellars that can bear a combined 13,000 bottles.  In addition, the Palazzo di Amore has a 27-car garage as well as ample parking for 150-cars.  The property offers future renter(s) a once in a lifetime experience, that makes getting out of the house the only difficulty.

For more information visit:  theagencyre.com