The Palatial Penthouse at the Puck

The palatial Puck Penthouse I, located at the top of the Puck Building at 293 Lafayette Street, with a history that dates back to the late 1800’s.  The apartment is ravishing to say the least combining the classic charm and elegance of the building with a 21st century style, along with being featured as one of New York City’s most stunning homes in Curbed’s 11th Annual Awards.

You begin in the Foyer where your able to view the Center Hall with skylight and moreover into the spacious, sun-flooded Great Room.  The Puck Penthouse features over 7,000 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 7.5 baths, library, media room, studio, staff room, gym, wine cellar, three gas fireplaces, and unbelievably beguiling terraces on each level that includes an outdoor spa.  The apartment is brimming with phenomenal lighting from floor to ceiling and massive windows that display an incredible view that’s out-of-this-world.

The Extravagant Master Suite contains a sitting room, his and hers bathrooms, two dressing rooms, access to the East Terrace, and a studio that could be used as a home office or study.  The finishes to the penthouse are remarkable, which include the finest Italian marbles and ultramodern kitchen appliances, such as Sub-Zero, La Cornue, and Wolf and Smeg brands.  The Kitchen also includes custom cabinetry that blends seamlessly with the Italian lava stone amidst a sparkling glaze finish and two inch thick fine Arabescatto Oro Marble for the center island.

In addition the penthouse features a cutting-edge automation system, double-pane UV-resistant glass windows, and a central Control Room that pilots all A/V wiring.  The design elements throughout are unmatched on every single level.  The Puck Penthouse is currently priced at $58,500,000 USD.

For more information visit: www.puckpenthouses.com

The Finest Penthouse in The West Village

Located on the iconic curved southwest corner of The Shephard in Manhattan’s West Village, lies a luxurious penthouse boasting over 5,000 sqaure feet of living space, along with dazzling river and city views overlooking the landmarked neighborhood.  It is one of three penthouse’s in the Shephard building, but currently the only one on the market.

The apartment features four bedrooms, four full baths, two powder rooms, a downstairs living room with fireplace, a beautiful upstairs library, that also features a fireplace, and an eat in kitchen.  There are three distinctive terraces totaling nearly 1500 square feet, one fully equipped with an outdoor kitchen, and a remarkable roof top deck showcasing 360-degree views of the river and city.  All windows are double pane, triple glazed, landmark approved from Skyline, the floors are solid hardwood oak in a herringbone pattern, the master baths contain finely hand-crafted mahogany vanities with Lefroy Brooks fixtures, white mosaic fan tiles for the floors and walls, Dolomiti white stone slab and palest grey painted millwork, the kitchen is custom made by Smallbone of Devize, designed by Gachot Studios, and are fitted with custom painted and mahogany cabinetry with brushed stainless steel fixtures, and brass hardware from Valli.

The Shephard building has been thoroughly redesigned and totally renovated to be one of most luxurious residential buildings in all of Manhattan, placed on a peaceful, tree-lined street in the finest part of the West Village.  The interior design by Gachot, brings the feel of elegance as they use the finest and most alluring materials to bring attention to the building’s unique atmosphere.  An all new lobby and garden has even been built by mixing a neighboring historical carriage house into the building’s plan.  The Shehpard contains 38 apartments including three penthouses, with all new systems of the highest caliber such as the VRF heating and cooling systems, in addition to many luxuries that include a basketball court, gym, golf simulator, steam rooms, an arcade and ping pong club room, as well as a paneled library that opens to the building’s landscaped garden.  The building has a very tranquil and serene feeling that makes it perfect for one to call home.  Penthouse B is currently priced at $24,500,000 USD.

For more information visit: 275w10.com

The Most Extravagant Property for sale in La Jolla, California

La Jolla originally La Jolla By-The-Sea.  Is unlike any other high-end resort villages in Southern California, La Jolla has always been considered a type of artistic village.  San Diego, its closest major neighbor by only 12 miles, had been a busy Air Force, Marine and Navy base, and for years also manufactured airplanes.

Where San Diego always had a business dimension, La Jolla had an artistic dimension, similar to Carmel by the Sea on California’s central coast.  And, over the years, the village became more and more of an enclave of wealth, attracting those who love art & village atmosphere.  Ted Geisel the author of Dr. Seuss wrote as well as various other writers & artists called La Jolla home at some point in there career.  It also became a sanctuary for numerous actors and actresses who wanted to escape their hectic lives in Los Angeles and enjoy the tranquility La Jolla offers.

Vista Del Mar the most Extravagant residence currently for sale in La Jolla is a beachfront Villa asking price is $26.5 million and features luxuriously high domed ceiling throughout complementing the properties glorious views of the Pacific Ocean.

The property is the highest priced home currently on the market in La Jolla, featuring over 100 feet of frontage on Marine Street Beach, the 8,300-square-foot, three-level villa has seven bedrooms and breathtaking ocean views from almost every room.

The Villa, which sits on Marine Street Beach, has floor to ceiling windows in many rooms highlighted by high ceilings.

The property was last purchased for a little over $12 million back in 2004 when the villa was just constructed.  An outstanding investment given the continuously rising demand for prime La Jolla real estate.

The Villa features a blue dome reminiscent of the Greek Islands architecture, the home also features over 2,000 square feet of patios, decks, balconies and terraces. Downstairs there is also a cinema with a projector and a stage.

This property is undoubtedly one of the finest sanctuary’s on the West Coast.