Coastal Essence Magazine V1 2015

Coastal

Volume 1 2015

Breathtaking Views Gaze out at your captivating view and get lost in the vast horizon, where the sky and ocean meet.

beyond the extraordinary

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Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s

Explore the luxuries of homes, art and everything in between.

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6 Welcome Beyond the Extraordinary

8 Outdoors are In Making nature the center of your home

12 Timed to Perfection The most complicated wristwatch

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14 The Exchange Travel, Style, Art & Design, Wine and Leisure

16 The Gallery Extraordinary Homes for Extraordinary Lives

38 International Showcase Homes Around the World

40 Coastal Calendar Highlights Calendar for Palm Beach County

41 Travel Spotlight Bliss in Belize

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We l c o m e t o t h e C o a s t a l L i f e

Artfully uniting extraordinary homes with extraordinary lives.

Beyond the Extraordinary – Coastal Sotheby’s International Realty provides access to luxury real estate and homes for sale worldwide to those who value the unique. Our goal is to help change the perception of real estate through exceptional service and we pride ourselves on delivering a truly unique and pleasant real estate experience for every client. Our local expertise, discretion and attention to detail will exceed your expectations.

In this issue of the Coastal Essence Magazine, you will find many passions come to life in the homes featured throughout these pages. From exquisite waterfront properties that fulfill a life-long quest to live on serene calming waters to magnificent golf properties that satisfy the pursuit to live on the links, you are sure to find your passion here.

The search for the extraordinary doesn’t end here, however.

You can continue your journey of discovery at coastalsir.com, where you can define and refine your search by lifestyle and amenity.

But whatever your passion or dream may be, we invite you to open the door and allow us to help bring it to life.

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On the Cover

An extraordinary Caribbean Transitional style waterfront residence in the private community of Admirals Cove. This home offers luxury, top-of-theline technology and endless room for entertainment and relaxation.

Jupiter, Florida Web ID: 4Z743R $6,100,000 USD

Masterpieces in the Making

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OUTDOORS

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CL AU D IA G RY VAT Z C O P Q U IN

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are

ut is the new in. Plush sofas, area rugs,

Nowadays “people don’t want to be confined to inside

stone fireplaces—for the past several

living,” says Suzanne Perkins of Sotheby’s Interna-

years, traditional furnishings and design

tional Realty in Montecito, CA. They want the option

elements that were once relegated exclu-

to literally spread out—and to interact with nature with the

sively to interiors have been trickling to exteriors, with homeowners creating exquisite residential spaces under

the skies for relaxation and entertaining.

same comfort and style that they enjoy indoors.

Indeed, when pros specializing in residential design were surveyed by the American Society of Landscape Ar-

And it’s not only the living room that has gone rogue.

chitects to rate the popularity of outdoor design elements

The solitary, standard patio barbecue grill has been re-

for 2014, kitchens and entertainment spaces were second

placed with sophisticated, gourmet kitchens complete

most popular, at 92 percent (gardens and landscaped

with pizza ovens, flat screen TVs and built-in espresso

spaces came in first at 94.2 percent).

machines. After cooking alfresco, homeowners wine and

Of course, in cer tain par ts, this indoor/outdoor

dine with family and friends under the stars and glittery

approach to living isn’t new at all. “This has been the

chandeliers, followed by open-air movies or sports on

lifestyle in Hawaii,” says Dodie MacArthur of MacArthur

pop-up screens.

Sotheby’s International Realty in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

But the trend isn’t just about stepping out and reclining on a deck or patio. It’s far grander than that.

“ W h a teve r a c ti v i ti e s yo u c a n d o in d o o r s yo u c a n do ou tdo ors.”

Surprisingly, that’s also now the mindset in areas that aren’t particularly warm year-round. “Outdoor living is a really big trend here over the last couple of years,”

creating a personal destination. People want the entire experience of the best resorts in the world, incorporated into their outdoor spaces and customized for their needs,” says MacArthur.

One of the best ways to achieve a seamless, organic

says Andrew Ernemann, a broker associate at Aspen

flow with an open floor plan is by utilizing floor to ceiling

Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty. Although

sliding or swinging glass doors, suggests Perkins, “so

they have a short warm weather season, Ernemann’s

the outside isn’t a secondary defined area, but more of a

clients want to maximize their time outdoors when they

smooth transition from inside to outside.”

stay in Aspen.

When considering the creation of outdoor living spaces

But the trend isn’t just about stepping out and reclining

such as a dining room, living room and kitchen, do work

on a deck or patio. It’s far grander than that. “It’s about

with a landscape architect and/or interior designer with experience in indoor/outdoor living. And Brooklyn-based designer Lyani Powers says that a good approach is to plan the entire project at once, taking into account basic necessities such as plumbing, heat and

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OUTDOORS ARE IN

cont.

Most outdoor areas typically feature recreational zones, which can include a hot tub and swimming pool.

But consider adding wow factors to enhance the outdoor experience: a pool table, a life-size chess set, a putting green and a bocce ball court.

Take it a step further with a complete bar, which can connect visually to the nearby kitchen zone, where function is at a maximum with every stateof-the-art stainless steel appliance that’s incorporated in standard indoor kitchens, plus a variety of extras: a hooded grill with a built-in fryer and smoker, a pizza oven, a rotisserie, a wine cooler, icemaker and wet bar, a cappuccino and espresso machine, and of course, ample storage space, work stations and countertops with stools for casual eating.

Adjacent to the kitchen would be a dining zone. For a cozy effect, cover it with a pergola and then hang a decadent chandelier over the table to set the mood at twilight. After a fine meal, meander over to the living room zone. If cool weather is a factor, think about including a heating system—which may range from traditional patio heaters to a built-in fireplace or radiant heat. This space in particular should offer ample ambient lighting, entertainment in the form of audio and/or visual equipelectricity, audio and visual equipment and wireless/internet connectivity.

ment designed specifically for the

There may also be structural additions, such as pergolas, loggias or lanais,

outdoors and comfortable seating

for shade and protection.

(upholstered in outdoor fabrics, of

There are outdoor living solutions for all types of climates, even rain and

course), area rugs and accessories,

cold. “Open but covered is the way to go,” says Krista Hunter of Hunter

but do keep in mind one rule of thumb,

Sotheby’s International Realty in Thailand. “Otherwise you run the risk

stipulates HGTV and STYLE Network

of not being able to use your outdoor space for much of the time.” In Aspen,

expert Kelly Edwards: all of the exterior

some homeowners add roofs over their outdoor living rooms so they can still

spaces must coordinate aesthetically

be utilized in the winter.

with your interior décor, so that your

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home—inside and out—is cohesive Other than that, when going out, the sky’s the limit.

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PERFECTION

The product of a competition to build the most complicated wristwatch, Patek Philippe’s superb Henry Graves Supercomplication appears at auction this Fall.

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M A LC O LM C OS SO NS

uperlatives such as ‘iconic’ or ‘unique’ are now applied to everything from high heels to DVDs. It is only when something truly warrants these terms that the true extent of that hyperbole becomes apparent.

Such an object is the Patek Philippe Supercomplication 2 pocket

watch. Universally acknowledged as the ‘Holy Grail’ of timepieces, it will be of-

How do you make the world’s most significant Timepieces?

You don’t let time come into it.

fered at Sotheby’s in Geneva this November. Watch watcher and Financial Times

writer Nick Foulkes applauds the piece: “For watch lovers it is the equivalent of Yo Picasso or La Giaconda, a masterpiece of near mythical status.”

The watch was last sold (for over $11 million) 15 years ago and returns to auction this Fall to coincide with the 175th anniversary of Patek Philippe. With an estimate in excess of CHF 15 million, Tim Bourne, Sotheby’s Worldwide head of Watches and Daryn Schnipper, chairman of Sotheby’s watch Division based in New York, are in no doubt of its importance: “The Henry Graves Supercomplication 2 combines the Renaissance ideal of the unity of beauty and craftsmanship with the apogee of science. Our offering of this horological work of art in 1999 was unquestionably the highlight of our professional careers and set a world record that has held until today.”

So why does it warrant this level of attention? The watch was commissioned directly from Patek Philippe in 1925 by Henry Graves Jr, a member of a wealthy New York banking family. Renowned as a patron of the arts, this avid watch collector nursed a passion to own the most complicated watch in the world. He was, however, not alone in his desire and between 1900 and the mid 1930s Graves and another wealthy American, James Ward Packard (as in the automobile), vied for this honour. Arch-rivals without (much) animosity, the pair would commission from Patek increasingly complex timepieces. Graves requested they produce for him in the utmost secrecy “the most complicated watch... and, in any-case, certainly more complicated than that of Mr. Packard!” Astonishingly given the complexity of the resulting watch, it took only eight years for Patek’s skilled technicians to design and build.

What was delivered to Graves on 19 th January 1933 was an extraordinary creation. Weighing 1 lb and 3 ounces, the gold openface minute repeating chronograph clockwatch contains 900 individual parts, 430 screws, 110 wheels, 120 removable parts and 70 jewels. Decorated with the Graves coat of arms and motto, it incorporates a perpetual calendar (that will not require resetting for another 100 years or so), moon phases, sidereal time, power reserve, and sunset and sunrise. With chimes that emulate London’s Big Ben, it also shows

SOTHEBY’S GENEVA 11 November 2014 Important Watches The Henry Graves Supercomplication Patek Philippe, 1933 Patek Philippe & Co., Geneva No. 198385 Started in 1928, completed in 1932 and delivered on January 19, 1933 Estimate in excess of CHF 15 million Below: Henry Graves, Jr. (1868-1953) Images © Sotheby’s.

Weighing 1 lb and 3 ounces, the gold openface minute repeating chronograph clockwatch contains 900 individual parts, 430 screws, 110 wheels, 120 removable parts and 70 jewels. the night sky above Graves’ residence in New York City. As

by the timing of this auction. Patek Philippe traditionally

Alan Banbery, former director of the Patek Philippe mu-

commemorates anniversaries with exceptional timepiec-

seum in Geneva, stated “…exhaustive studies in the realms

es. The 150 th anniversary saw the announcement of the

of astronomy, mathematics and precision mechanisms

celebrated Calibre 89 and perhaps the significance of 2014

were necessary to achieve what then became the world’s

will prompt Patek to once again offer a virtuoso example

most complicated timepiece made completely by

of the watchmaker’s art. Whatever happens, the focus on

human hand, incorporating 24 horological complications.

Patek Philippe in this anniversary year will be intense—and

The ‘Graves’ watch retained that title for an impressively

particularly when Graves’ watch is offered for sale. It will

long time: 56 years in all.”

actually be an iconic moment.

If the appeal of Patek Philippe in general and of this watch particularly were not enough, the allure is enhanced

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119 Spinnaker Lane, Jupiter Offered at: $6,100,000 Mark Griffin 772.418.1312 I mgriffin@coastalsir.com

18101 SE Federal Highway, Tequesta Offered at: $2,600,000 Brian Coffey 561.379.8805 I bcoffey@coastalsir.com

514 Bald Eagle, Jupiter Offered at: $3,450,000 Brian Coffey 561.379.8805 I bcoffey@coastalsir.com

209 Bear’s Club Drive, Jupiter Offered at: $12,500,000 Mark Griffin 772.418.1312 I mgriffin@coastalsir.com

13480 Oakmeade, Palm Beach Gardens Offered at: $2,400,000 Michael Galleher 772.285.6637 I mgalleher@coastalsir.com

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524 Bald Eagle Drive, Jupiter Offered at: $3,095,000 Denise Long 561.315.4643 I dlong@coastalsir.com

700 Ocean Royale Way #602, Juno Beach Offered at: $1,325,000 Betsy Munson I 561.801.0017 I bmunson@coastalsir.com Isabel Stephenson I 561.301.9811 I isabel@coastalsir.com

1235 Spanish River Road, Boca Raton Offered at: $5,500,000 Richard Hutton 561.236.2066 I rhutton@coastalsir.com

483 Cindy Drive, Wellington Offered at: $1,550,000 Allen Hunting I 561.401.2600 I ahunting@coastalsir.com Hillary Oswald I 561.312.2545 I hoswald@coastalsir.com

18898 SE Jupiter Inlet Way SE, Tequesta Offered at: $1,195,000 Janine DaSilva 561.371.1948 I jdasilva@coastalsir.com

11333 81st Court N, West Palm Beach Offered at: $849,000 Eva Hirschinger 561.307.0705 I evah@coastalsir.com

13301 Marsh Landing, Palm Beach Gardens Offered at: $999,000 Michael Galleher 772.284.6637 I mgalleher@coastalsir.com

3610 Gardens Parkway #1001A, Palm Beach Gardens Offered at: $750,000 Allison Nicklaus 561.346.4329 I anicklaus@coastalsir.com

19 Windward Isle, Palm Beach Gardens Offered at: $799,000 Richard Hutton 561.236.2066 I rhutton@coastalsir.com

430 Red Hawk Drive, Jupiter Offered at: $2,395,000 Denise Long 561.315.4643 I dlong@coastalsir.com

701 S Olive Avenue #928, West Palm Beach Offered at: $699,000 Susan Strauss 561.331.1910 I sstrauss@coastalsir.com

18285 SE Village Circle, Tequesta Offered at: $249,999,999 Brian Coffey 561.379.8805 I bcoffey@coastalsir.com

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Spotlighting the Palm Beaches Places to go, things to see and so much more!

Weekly Events Sunset Celebration : Every Thursday from 6-9pm at Sailfish Marina Clematis by Night: Every Thursday from 6-9pm in Downtown West Palm Beach Norton After Dark: Every Thursday from 5-9pm at The Norton Museum of Art. Entertainment on the Plaza: Every Friday and Saturday from 7-11pm at CityPlace West Palm Beach Green Market: Every Saturday from 9-1pm at The Waterfront Palm Beach Gardens Green Market: Every Sunday from 8-1pm at City Hall Municipal Plaza Brunch at the International Polo Club: Every Sunday until 4/20 at 2pm in Wellington

Top Events by Month

March 2- 4/2: Spring Training Baseball: Marlins & Cardinals (Roger Dean Stadium) 6-15: Festival of the Arts Boca (Boca Raton) 14 - Evening on Antique Row (West Palm Beach) 26-29: Palm Beach International Boat Show (West Palm Beach) 28 - TurtleFest (Loggerhead Marine Life Center) 28-29: Delray Beach Bacon & Bourbon Fest(Delray Beach) April 9 - Jimmy Buffet Concert (Cruzan Amphitheatre) 12-12: Delray Affair (Downtown Delray Beach) 25: Craft Beer Festival & Burger Bash (PGA National) 28 - 30: Pippin the Musical (The Kravis Center) 29- 30: Sunfest Music Festival (Downtown West Palm Beach) May 1-3: Sunfest Music Festival (Downtown West Palm Beach 1-3: Pippin the Musical (The Kravis Center) July 4: 4th on Flagler (Downtown West Palm Beach) 10: Sushi & Stroll Summer Walk (Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens) 31: Dave Matthews Band Concert (Cruzan Amphitheatre) August 1: Dave Matthews Band Concert (Cruzan Amphitheatre) 14: Sushi & Stroll Summer Walk (Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens) September 1-30: Flavor Palm Beach (Throughout the Palm Beaches)

BLISS in BELIZE T R AV E L S P O T L I G H T

IYNA CARUSO

E

ven among passport-worn globetrotters, Belize has been an under-

And more coming every day. The

the-radar destination, a playground for thrill-seekers who prefer

influx is fueling residential construc-

traveling with a backpack to a set of monogrammed luggage.

tion, especially in the high end vaca-

No longer.

tion market where demand for mod-

The country’s maturing tourism industry and some A-list heavyweights

ern beach and riverfront villas as

have helped amp up its profile. Director Francis Ford Coppola owns two

well as amenity-filled condominium

luxury resorts here and Leonardo DiCaprio has a private island. Which is

developments is changing the hous-

not to say that Belize has gone Hollywood. Despite dramatic infrastructure

ing landscape.

improvements, visitors from the U.S., Canada and Europe are still taken by

Just ask McCann’s parents, who

Belize’s natural beauty and restrained development. The country’s tallest

bought a property during a visit and

structure dates back more than a thousand years—a Mayan temple.

later built a vacation home. “They

Geography defines the Central American nation. Hundreds of cayes and

love it here, too,” she says.

islands lie off its Caribbean coast, along with its most prominent natural asset, the world’s second largest barrier reef.

The region was once a great center of Mayan culture. Sacred temples, pyramids and monuments are open and accessible. Archeologists believe many ruins have yet to be discovered, which may explain why it’s possible to stumble upon a piece of ancient pottery.

These days, visitors can embrace Belizean life at all levels of interest, activity and creature comfort. Dive in the Great Blue Hole, a submarine sinkhole so massive it’s visible from space, or swim up to a pool bar for a fruity cocktail. Take a nighttime jungle tour of the world’s first jaguar preserve or relax dockside in a hammock under a glorious thatched-roof hut.

Brittany McCann, an owner of Belize Sotheby’s International Realty on the island of Ambergris Caye, was first introduced to the country

Belize | Sotheby’s International Realty San Pedro Town, Belize $1, 995,000 USD • Property ID: TDEK5V Brittany McCann +1 866.337.8202

by her now-husband, Shane McCann, who has been visiting Belize for 29 years. Her first thought was: “Where are you taking me?” Her second: “Oh my gosh. This place is unbelievable.” Five years ago, the couple relocated

To search luxury properties and learn

from Houston, Texas.

more about vacation homes in Belize, visit

“It’s an active lifestyle,” says McCann. “The lifestyle is so laid back and there’s a great community of people who live here from all over the world.”

www.belizesir.com or call 866.337.8202.

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