Keller Williams Luxury International - April'20

FARM TO RESORT

CHEFS TAKING ‘EAT LOCAL’ TO THE NEXT LEVEL

NORTHERN LIGHTS

WHERE TO STAY WHEN CHASING THIS WONDER

VERTICAL LIVING

HIGH-RISES REDEFINE HOW WE LIVE IT UP

Our Luxury Specialists’ exceptional client service results in record-breaking sales!

Jan-Feb 2020 Performance

Total Sales

$3.8+ Billion

Luxury Properties Sold

9,455

Sellers Served

5,407

Sellers Sold Amount Buyers Served Buyers Sales Amount

$2.2+ Billion 20,824 $9.6+ Billion

Our 2,300 Luxury Specialists are selling over $80,000,000 in real estate every single day!

YOUR LUXURY REAL ESTATE COMPANY OF CHOICE KW Luxury International is the boutique of Keller Williams Realty, the world’s largest real estate company.

WELCOME TO As

we go to press on this latest edition of Keller Williams Luxury International’s magazine, our hearts and minds are with those impacted by the COVID-19 virus. At Keller Williams, our Core Values of God, Family, and then Business are the foundation of how we do business and we consider all of our brokers, agents, partners and clients a part of our family. So, as you read this, we hope that you and your family are safe and well.

Regardless of life’s circumstances, we’re always proud of what we do here at the boutique of the largest real estate company in the world. We not only celebrate our success together, such as our record-breaking year of sales of over $31 Billion in 2019, but we also celebrate our luxury specialists for exemplifying servant leadership in their business and in serving their communities. That’s why, amid more than 100 pages of affluent lifestyle content and an enviable collection of highend properties, you’ll always find a section right up front (pages 10-11 in this issue) about how our offices are making a difference.

In between our luxury listings, we keep you updated on the latest industry trends, groundbreaking leaders and innovators, exceptional products, and unique travel opportunities. Meet a landscape Designer of the Year, learn why high-rise living continues to thrive, and see what one unbelievable architect does with bamboo.

In 16 pages beginning on page 105, we look at food and travel from fascinating perspectives. From chefs at resorts growing their ingredients on site, to where to stay when seeking the Northern Lights, to vans fitted in style for road trips, to exclusive interviews with women kicking it up a notch in the culinary world, it’s worth a read.

Again, it is an honor to bring you this Spring edition of our magazine. Please enjoy our compelling and entertaining content, as well as breathtaking properties.

Sincerely,

Lesli Akers President, KW Luxury International

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Spring 2020 Contents 6 ‘That’s Where I Want to Be’ Beverly Hills’ rich market proves to be more than just “between the city and the sea.”

10 The KW Family Members of the KW community make a difference in their hometowns and across the country.

48 Grace-ful Gardens A Designer of the Year credits “impossible curiosity” and “runaway imagination” as keys to her success.

52 Living It Up Vertical living continues to be one of the hottest sectors of luxury.

56 Bamboo Boss From design to ingenuity, Ana Ramirez takes sustainability, and bamboo, to unique, new levels.

60 Private Indulgence The bathroom has emerged as a prime space to showcase luxury and creativity.

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64 Gargoyle Hunters Architects and designers often reach back in time for some of the most coveted design elements.

105 Farm to Resort Until recently, few culinary professionals had gone so far as to become both the farmer and the chef.

108 A Place at the Table Three leading female chefs talk about how they gained prominence where women are rarely seen.

112 Turning the Lights on for You Here are 5 ways to stay for those chasing the awe and mystery of The Northern Lights.

116 Life on the Road Nomadic individuals choose to embrace van life, a minimalistic lifestyle filled with adventure.

118 Airport or Artwork in Beijing The largest single-structure airport in the world is an architectural marvel.

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L UX U RY H O M E S BY LO CATI O N Alabama

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Iowa

69

New York

Arkansas

14

Kentucky

70

North Carolina 80-81

California

15-21

Maryland

72-73

Colorado

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Ohio

79

Virginia

Washington 101-102

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Massachusetts

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Oklahoma

District of Columbia 99

Mississippi

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Oregon 85, back cover

Canada

Florida

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Montana

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Tennessee

Mexico

Georgia

43-47

Nevada

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Texas

Illinois

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New Mexico

77-78

Utah

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INTERNATIONAL

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Spain

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SPAIN

COVER HOME: MODERN MARVEL WITH ENDLESS OCEAN VIEWS MARBELLA Stunning, modern villa nestled in Sierra Blanca, one of the most prestigious addresses in Southern Europe. This contemporary, architectural beauty focuses on high standards and elegance, becoming the epitome of Marbella’s luxury lifestyle. Featuring 6 bright and spacious bedrooms with en suite baths, a service apartment, a large outdoor pool, an indoor pool, gym, sauna, wine cellar, parking for 5 to 6 cars, and a very unusual treasure: its own natural cave ideal for wine tastings or sophisticated dinners. This villa truly has it all. Two Bulthaup kitchens are the focal point of the magnificent open living design where you can spend memorable moments enjoying food and drinks, and time with each other. www.SierraBlancaMarbella.com 6,900,000

DAVID HITT & RONALD SHORE

REALTORS The Shore/Hitt Real Estate Network, Keller Williams Realty Los Feliz David@RonAndDavid.com • D. 818.422.1702 • DRE# 01210537 Shore.Ronald@gmail.com • R. 310.339.3094 • DRE# 01487451 www.RonAndDavid.com 4

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SPAIN

LUXURY BEACHFRONT LIVING IN MARBELLA WEST MARBELLA Just 5 minutes from Puerto Banús, La Perla Blanca enjoys a tranquil setting – a quiet beach away from the crowds of central Marbella with uninterrupted views that stretch the 50 kilometers across the Mediterranean to Morocco. Designed to expansive standards of ultimate luxury, but never at the expense of comfort, La Perla Blanca applies a clever blend of clear colors, delicate lighting, fine marble and sleek lines. Enjoy the privacy of one of the 12 bedrooms, socialize in the central lobby, relax poolside with direct access to the beach, or indulge on the sundeck with a rooftop plunge pool. There is a gym and sauna on the 1st floor with a full glass facade offering panoramic views. www.LaPerlaBlancaMarbella.com 14,200,000

DAVID HITT & RONALD SHORE REALTORS The Shore/Hitt Real Estate Network, Keller Williams Realty Los Feliz David@RonAndDavid.com • D. 818.422.1702 • DRE# 01210537 Shore.Ronald@gmail.com • R. 310.339.3094 • DRE# 01487451 www.RonAndDavid.com Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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‘That’s Where I Want to Be’ Through a rich market and affluent homebuyers, Beverly Hills proves to be more than just “between the city and the sea.”

By Kristen Ordonez

fulfilled the predictions of real estate agents in the early 20th century: that buying in Beverly Hills was, and is, one of the best ways to invest in your dream.

Between 1920 and 1930, the population of Beverly Hills increased from 674 to 17,429, growing until it became one of the most glamorous places to live, eat and play. From the fashion-forward shopping destinations along the Golden Triangle, to visitors staying at notable hotels such as The Beverly Wilshire, to the city’s iconic standing in the film and television industry — the city of Beverly Hills flourished, offering bigger, better options to affluent buyers.

The market continues to look toward that promise of delivering even bigger and better opportunities based on buyers’ demands.

Apart from being one of the best places

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July 1906, a new edition of The Pacific Monthly printed with a section for advertisers located in the back of the magazine. Inside the section, a full-page advertisement ran that depicted a beautiful, hillclad landscape, titled “Beverly Hills — ‘Between the City and the Sea.’ ” The advertisement, posted by Percy H. Clark Co., which developed real estate at the time, described a beautiful piece of land that was being transformed for ideal home sites, and that “no such project has ever before been brought into being in Southern California.” These lots were priced at $900 and up and marketed that Beverly Hills was the “finest home spot in America.”

For over 100 years, through a history so rich and diverse as Beverly Hills’, real estate agents have redefined the city’s market and

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Breathtaking panoramic views span from Los Angeles to Catalina Island from this one-of-a-kind masterpiece, sold for more than $32 million. to score luxury designer finds, Beverly Hills has characteristics that make it worth more than just what can be found behind shop windows.

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Partners, for instance, tend to highlight the city’s public school systems as one of its best features, as well as “a close-knit feeling of a city that values its residents and their diversity.”

The team, who works primarily in the Westside area under the Keller Williams Beverly Hills brokerage, notes that though many homeowners and buyers are from within Beverly Hills, there is also a large influx of foreign buyers who are looking for the same great qualities.

Diversity is an attribute that continues to define and redefine Beverly Hills. Jeff Yarbrough of the LA Luxe Group out of the KW Beverly Hills office affirms this, noting buyers from all over the world have come so far to buy their first, second, even third homes in Beverly Hills.

“People buying in Beverly Hills want to be in an epicenter of a world city like London, Paris or parts of New York City,” cities that offer just as many amenities, if not more, right in the heart of California’s gorgeous landscape, Yarbrough says. “Rodeo Drive, Canon Drive, a litany of five-star hotels and restaurants — Beverly Hills really is the center of L.A. real estate,” he adds.

“It is the bullseye. Value and quality circle outward from there.”

Quality is in surplus, as seen by some of the highest real estate sales in the city’s history.

The Chartwell Mansion, for example, sold for a record-breaking price of over $150 million in 2019, with many other estates remaining among the most expensive listings in the country.

Though the current inventory of Beverly Hills listings is low, the main value of Beverly Hills is the area’s steady appreciation, which seems to out-pace other local cities, as the MS Property Partners Group states. This appreciation stems from both the tastes and needs of these luxury buyers, which, in turn, have changed the feel of Beverly Hills into a unique metropolis.

This unique feeling partially derives from the overall style of the city, which has seen change throughout its history. From traditional Spanish Colonials, to the modern architecture of the 1960s, to the “Laurel Canyon vibe,” as Yarbrough says, with a more rustic, cabin-like style of design — the variety of home stylings in place is wide. It’s so wide and rich in Californian history, that while many new buyers are finding beauty in these design styles, some also want to change with the times.

“Many of the older homes do not meet the requirements of family living and require massive updating and renovations,” the MS Property duo notes, updates many buyers can’t afford. The team adds that many people in Beverly Hills want bigger and better than what they have, and that there is just not enough to go around, especially on the luxury end of the

spectrum. For those who have been fortunate to find their dream estate for their desired price point, designers and renovation teams are able to deliver and go even further.

“We’re in 90210. We have homes with every design element you could think of,” says Zachary Wysocki, marketing director for KW Beverly Hills. “If you’re not good at 3-point turns, we have properties with turntables for your car. Don’t want to open the doors or windows to your house? With one button, they can open automatically.” More importantly, he notes that the “fun” part of working in Beverly Hills is that developers truly get to use their imagination when it comes to design elements, where the sky’s the limit on what can be designed, listed and sold.

Sensing these tremors in the market, many Beverly Hills agents have had to dig deeper when it comes to staying top-of-mind and in touch with what’s happening in their area, whether its keeping tabs on what’s trending in architecture, interior design or otherwise, or even keeping closer tabs on fellow agents and buyers. “It’s more about who you know than how you market — but also about how you market to who you know,” Yarbrough states. The same goes for agents across real estate firms, and luckily many Beverly Hills agents are each other’s next door neighbors.

“A lot of the Beverly Hills real estate offices are on Canon Drive (Real Estate Row),” Wysocki says, “so we’re constantly seeing our peers when we’re out to lunch or even just walking around shopping.” When working abroad, or unable to meet in person, KW Beverly Hills agents have become even more tech savvy and keep in contact through virtual calls and video conferencing, even capturing virtual walkthroughs for potential buyers.

The team from MS Property Partners concurs about the importance of connection, noting that in Beverly Hills it is all about relationships and being involved in the community in which you work. “Networking, relationship building, being active in charity events and events that support the Beverly Hills community, schools, and industry are vital.”

For agents especially, knowing the people you live and work with is imperative to not only understanding the market, but to help potential buyers who are looking for guidance on how best to find their dream home. “It comes down to your ability to get to know people in the community,” says the MS Property team.

On one of the most charming tree-lined streets in the Beverly Hills Flats is this gorgeous, gated East Coast Traditional that sold for $15.43 million.

“Referrals and trust are key and the city is very small and very interwoven.” With a name like Beverly Hills, finding a higher quality is never out of reach. “Beverly Hills is like some of the

100-year-old-plus brands on Rodeo Drive,” Yarbrough affirms. “Cartier, Rolex, Gucci, Chopard, Mont Blanc … it’s always in fashion, in demand, and in style.”

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Family

By Jane Bowden

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hen giving back to the community, any action — big or

small — can make a significant impact.

From creating a Facebook fundraiser to donating to a local clothing drive, Keller Williams Realty offices and the Keller Williams Luxury International community are making a difference in their hometowns and across the country.

Nina Seely of the Seely Real Estate Team has been focused on giving back for years. As an original founder and past president of Young Women’s Alliance, an organization aimed to empower, support and connect women through personal and professional educational programs, her mantra is to “love one another as you love yourself.”

In November, Seely partnered with Nona Niland, a philanthropist in Austin, to host a Happy Hour that raised money and nonperishable food for the Central Texas Food Bank, a nonprofit that works to fulfill unmet needs in Central Texas. Held in the newly opened Hotel Zaza, the event brought together 10

Nina Seely and Nona Niland fundraise for the Central Texas Food Bank.

Austin’s top community leaders for an evening of entertainment and charitable giving, which resulted in a total of 28,000 meals donated.

“It’s an honor to give back to our

community and to help others live a life filled with joy,” says Seely. “We all win, and the best part is all the wonderful relationships and friendships we share that last a lifetime.”

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Feeding the Hungry

The Gift of Life

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Keller Williams ChicagoLakeview hosted its first blood drive with the American Red Cross in February. The drive was held in the new Chicago-Lakeview office, which was designed to be a space to engage with the community. A total of 46 people donated 42 pints of blood, surpassing the original goal of 35 pints.

“Donating blood is the one thing that someone can donate, and each donation is the same, whether you are a billionaire or a student,” says Eric Marcus, president of Eric Marcus Chicago Homes, who organized the drive.

Eric Marcus from Keller Williams ChicagoLakeview organizes its Red Cross Blood Drive.

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Helping Families Impacted by Cancer Since 2016, Keller Williams Austin Portfolio Real Estate has been hosting an annual Fashion Show to connect with the community and clients, as well as raise money for a nonprofit; previously, it worked with Dress for Success and BeLydia.

This year, Austin Portfolio Real Estate held its 5th Annual Fashion Show in Vuka at Bouldin Creek in Austin and raised more than $4,000 for the Tony Foundation, which helps families affected by cancer. During the event, 21 of Austin Portfolio’s clients modeled looks from Mana Culture, Bizzy Lizzy and more. Guests had the opportunity to enter a raffle to win a gift basket and shop in pop-up boutiques at the venue. All of the proceeds from the raffle and a portion of the shop owners’ sales went toward the foundation.

Toia Wright, the operations manager and an agent with Austin Portfolio Real Estate, says she and her team were inspired to work with the Tony Foundation after hearing Tony Laudadio’s story, who is the founder of the organization and a twotime cancer survivor.

“With our team being in real estate, we also felt a strong connection and troubling reality of people potentially losing their homes due to the overwhelming amount of bills that cancer brings upon them,” explains Wright. “The idea of helping alleviate some of that stress and fear is something we all wanted to be a part of.”

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ALABAMA

76 MT. LAUREL AVENUE BIRMINGHAM Stunning, custom-built contemporary cottage located in the town of Mt. Laurel just outside of downtown Birmingham. This home offers luxury finishes while still being completely family friendly. Panoramic doors give you the perfect ambiance for entertaining guests. $1,900,000

2206 LAKE HEATHER CIRCLE BIRMINGHAM Waterfront, luxury estate behind the gates in Lake Heather Estates. This home has panoramic lake views from all sides, and is complete with a pool. Perfect for hosting guests and spending time with family. $1,375,000

STEPHANIE LUCAS REALTOR Keller Williams Hoover, Global Homes Group www.theglobalhomesgroup.com • stephlucasrealtor@gmail.com • 205.515.4192 12

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ALABAMA

14184 CEDAR POINT DRIVE TUSCALOOSA This beautiful, French country chateau inspires the best in Southern living! This 22-plus-acre estate transports you to another place and time, yet you are just minutes from downtown Tuscaloosa. It overlooks the heart of Lake Tuscaloosa with expansive views of the open water and gorgeous sunsets. $3,800,000

3874 COUNTY ROAD 852 HEFLIN This mountaintop luxury retreat includes a gated residential compound designed for maximum privacy and security. Enjoy breathtaking 70-plusmile views overlooking distant mountains and forested land 1,000 feet below. The 10,000-square-foot lodge features timber frame construction and is fully self sufficient.

Price upon request

STEPHANIE LUCAS REALTOR Keller Williams Hoover, Global Homes Group www.theglobalhomesgroup.com • stephlucasrealtor@gmail.com • 205.515.4192 Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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ARKANSAS

2412 MARYLANE DRIVE ROGERS Welcome to luxury at its finest in this completely renovated home in Rogers, Arkansas! This 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home with 2 upstairs bonus rooms, a large media room, and an outdoor oasis with an in-ground pool, covered cabana, and cozy fire pit, all on a 1-acre lot, has it all. Cathedral ceilings, wood floors, large windows and an open floor plan create an airy and welcoming atmosphere in the living room. The luxury kitchen features custom light fixtures, white cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a double oven, and a custom backsplash. A large master bedroom offers tall windows, crown molding throughout and room for a sitting area, which leads into the master bath. $745,000

MIKE DULEY & CODY DULEY Keller Williams Market Pro Realty The Duley Group Mike@TheDuleyGroup.com • 479.586.HOME Cody@TheDuleyGroup.com • 479.530.1012 14

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CALIFORNIA

2 ASCONA TERRACE RANCHO MIRAGE Exceptional in every way. Design, detail, craftsmanship, artistry and views of incredible, unobstructed mountains’ majesties are yours everyday. A modern Spanish design home with intricate details, from crown moldings to new travertine tile floors, offers an attached 2-bedroom casita. Other features include rich woods, custom window treatments, a temperature-controlled wine room, landscape artistry, and energy efficiency with owned solar, 4 HVAC zones and 3 evaporative coolers. Centrally located in a multimillion-dollar estates neighborhood. $2,195,000

37165 PALM VIEW ROAD RANCHO MIRAGE Timeless — this custom Contemporary, 4,235-square-foot home with a detached casita sits in the prestigious Tamarisk area neighborhood to the stars! Boasting volume trey ceilings, custom LED lighting, and dramatic architectural appointments. The estate has been redone with amazing attention to detail. New kitchens, flooring, lighting, natural travertine decking, misting system, a redesigned Pebble Tec pool/spa, putting green, and outdoor bar/kitchen with an al fresco barbecue. An oversized 3-car garage with epoxy floor. Striking bricked circular drive. An amazing, private living experience in a neighborhood steeped in celebrity glamour and breathtaking mountain views. $1,499,000

MICHAEL HILGENBERG

Keller Williams Palm Springs • CalDRE# 00938044 www.servingpalmsprings.com • michaelchilgenberg@gmail.com • 760.770.1555

Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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CALIFORNIA

3320 ANDREAS HILLS DRIVE ANDREAS HILLS, PALM SPRINGS Exclusive 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath turnkey estate minutes from downtown Palm Springs is an entertainer’s delight! Offering high ceilings, multiple entertaining areas, and a great separation of bedrooms. The master suite includes 2 walk-in closets, a spa-like bath with steam shower and easy access to the resort-style backyard, complete with refreshing pool and spa, 360-degree mountain views, a custom outdoor kitchen and an expansive patio.

$2,385,000

879 NORTH VIA MONTE VISTA VISTA LAS PALMAS, PALM SPRINGS Premier Mid-Century Modern home located within blocks of downtown Palm Springs offers iconic architectural details, premier finishes and panoramic views!

Gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances and quartz counters opens to the light and bright living area with fireplace and private backyard, complete with covered cabana, built-in barbecue, outdoor seating and the ozone-treated pool and spa. Impressive short-term vacation rental income history.

$1,850,000

819 NORTH HIGH ROAD VISTA LAS PALMAS, PALM SPRINGS Stylish Mid-Century Modern architectural gem located in one of Palm Springs’ finest neighborhoods. Vaulted ceilings, an open floor plan and sliding glass doors that lead to the outdoor pool, spa, fireplace and panoramic views. Master suite offers views and a private bath with dual vanities and a walk-in shower with dual showerheads. Enjoy amazing mountain views throughout. Impressive short-term rental income history, too!

$1,695,000

BRADY SANDAHL Keller Williams Realty Palm Springs www.BradySandahl.com • brady@bradysandahl.com • 760.409.1540 16

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CALIFORNIA

7510 HILLSIDE DRIVE

147 S. CARMELINA AVENUE

LA JOLLA This 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 6,931-square-foot gated La Jolla trophy estate integrates indoor-outdoor living while providing all of today’s luxury amenities, including a pool/spa, gym area, sauna, solarium, eat-in chef’s kitchen, and magnificent master bedroom with ocean views. 35,351-square-foot lot.

BRENTWOOD This 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath, 5,737-square-foot designer Brentwood stunner makes life on the Westside sweeter. Features include a 2-story entry, gourmet kitchen with center island and adjacent family room, library, and master bedroom with fireplace, sitting room and a spa-style bath.

$7,448,000

$6,995,000

900 W. OLYMPIC BOULEVARD, #31B

570 N. IRVING BOULEVARD

LOS ANGELES The Residences at Ritz-Carlton, L.A. Live, is the crown jewel of Downtown L.A. living. This 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 1,894-square-foot unit showcases views of the Pacific, the Hollywood sign, and the city lights 31 floors below. Rooftop, saltwater pool. Steps away from the Staples Center.

LOS ANGELES This 3-bedroom, 2-bath-plus-den Hancock Park/Larchmont area bungalow has a spacious living room with hardwood floors, coved ceilings, French windows, and gas fireplace. Outdoor areas include a 14-jet in-ground spa with waterfall, outdoor shower, gas fire pit, and dining area.

$2,198,000

$1,679,000

JEFF YARBROUGH REALTOR L.A. Luxe Group at Keller Williams Beverly Hills www.LALuxeGroup.com • Jeff@LALuxeGroup.com • 323.854.4300 Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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CALIFORNIA

4093 DENVERTON ROAD SUISUN CITY Sweeping vistas, spectacular sunsets and ample breathing room await! Enter the expansive front gates, traverse the circular driveway and arrive at your private 20-acre equestrian estate. Appreciate this sprawling 4,100-square-foot home with a western bar, shuffleboard room, sparkling backyard pool and separate guest quarters. Enjoy the manicured ranch grounds with a riding arena and fenced pastures along with the Sacramento Delta lifestyle of water sports, fishing and duck hunting. Navigate the San Francisco Bay Area from the luxury of your private helipad and experience the wide-open spaces of country life near the City. $1,950,000

MARIANNE BORDOGNA BROKER ASSOCIATE Keller Williams Realty Danville Voted 2019 Realtor of the Year by the San Ramon Valley Real Estate Marketing Association Marianne@MarianneBordogna.com • DRE #01008161 • 925.202.5508 18

Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

CALIFORNIA

427 LONG CANYON ROAD BRADBURY Situated on 5 acres, this traditional Bradbury Estate features a grand entrance with a spiral staircase, 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, beautiful custom hand-built coffered ceilings in the living room, and crown molding throughout. Other amenities include a professional tennis court, pool with a spa, a gazebo, built-in barbecue, full-sized equestrian riding arena, detached 3-car garage and motor court. A truly unique and magnificent offering in a private and tranquil setting! $8,998,000

BRIAN & JAYNE PARSONS Keller Williams Realty Pasadena C. 626.340.8050 • O. 626.204.3390 www.theparsonsrealestateteam.com • brian@theparsonsrealestateteam.com Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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Experience and Results.

J Arlegui is a conscientious Realtor who exudes credibility, commitment, and determination. He is a high-touch broker known for his extensive market knowledge and his unmatched devotion to clients. J’s success is based almost exclusively on positive referrals and his passion for real estate. He is energized and committed with a strong work ethic that earned him recognition during his first year as one of the top-performing agents. His experience in business, along with his marketing background, give him the edge to represent his clients to the fullest.

Keller Williams Central Coast Realty, Keller Williams Charlotte Ballantyne Area Realty www.Jarlegui.com Jarlegui@kw.com 805.270.3389

Each office is independently owned and operated.

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California | North Carolina | South Carolina “We recently had the pleasure of working with J Arlegui as our Buyers’ agent. When we first met him at a beach volleyball meetup, we weren’t sure if we wanted to buy or to continue to rent. We are so fortunate to have met him and have him represent us in purchasing our first home in California. He is very responsive and guided us from day one and truly understood and catered to our needs. We were impressed with his professionalism and his genuine interest in assuring we were satisfied with our final decisions. We would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a real estate agent that is trustworthy. The best part is that we now have a new friend and a friendship that will continue to grow.” —Angela and Scott

CALIFORNIA

150 SYCAMORE AVENUE SAN MATEO PARK Elegant grandeur meets modern sophistication. An extraordinary, private home in a resort-like setting that is perfect for idyllic family living.

Set on 1.3 subdividable acres, this stately home exemplifies quality and comfort. The estate boasts 6,930-plus square feet of living with 8 bedrooms and 8 baths. This stunning property features a sparkling pool with a pool house, private tennis court, bowling alley, workshop and 3-car garage. Fantastic location is equidistant to fine dining and shops in downtown Burlingame and San Mateo, affording the most enchanting place to reside.

Price upon request

LAURA BRYANT Keller Williams Peninsula Estates • BRE# 01818707 www.LauraByantHomes.com • Laura@LauraBryantHomes.com • 650.888.0772 Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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COLORADO

112 BADGER TRAIL S RIDGWAY Built in 2017, this custom home sits on Fairway #2 of the Divide Ranch Golf Community on Log Hill in Ridgway. The home is approximately 3,240 square feet with Batten and Stone Veneer, with a 3-car-plus attached garage. The 1.5-story, 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home boasts a private upstairs with 2 bedrooms, full bath and a family/flex room. The master suite is on the main floor and features a large walk-in closet, master bath with an oversized rain shower and soaking tub, and a private deck with hot tub. Spend time in the great room with 20-foot ceilings. A stone wood fireplace from floor-to-ceiling demands your attention when you walk into the room, along with the southern views from the solid wall of windows. Built to enjoy the grand mountain views and golf fairway.

$889,900

BECKIE PENDERGRASS LUXURY/MEGA AGENT Keller Williams Colorado West Realty www.mountaingroupproperties.com • bpcornerstone@gmail.com facebook.com/themountaingroup • 970.275.1256 22

Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

FLORIDA

6001 BIRD ISLAND DRIVE LADY LAKE Own your own private island! Enjoy unsurpassed privacy and beauty as you enjoy your morning coffee while watching the sunrise over the lake. Bird Island is a 51-acre island with a home located in Lake Griffin on the Harris chain of lakes. Just across the lake is Emeralda Marsh, which is over 10,000 acres and is designated as a National Natural Landmark, meaning your island view will never be anything but Florida nature at its best. Bird Island is located less than 60 miles from Orlando International Airport, Disney World, and more! $6,500,000

2109 GRAND AVENUE DELAND This French country estate was carefully designed and built with the finest finishes and amenities intended for luxury living. Perfectly sited on 6.5 acres, this home delivers striking design elements, detailed millwork and architectural flair throughout the property. Included is an exquisite outdoor oasis with a sparkling, screen-enclosed, gunite heated saltwater pool and stunning outdoor kitchen and fireplace. Incredibly constructed, the 4,300-square-foot workshop includes a 1-ton, 2nd-floor hoist, 5 commercial-grade garage doors and more! This home is convenient to Orlando, and the beaches! This home truly is a must see! $2,600,000

CASSIE LAMOUREUX REALTOR, CIPS, PMN, AHWD Lamoreux Group at Keller Williams Classic Realty Lamoureuxgroup@gmail.com • www.myfloridagoodlife.com 407.432.9180 Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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11536 LAKE BUTLER BOULEVARD WINDERMERE Wake up to stunning sunrise views over the Lake Butler chain of lakes. Seclusion and nature surround this grand Southern estate with 550 feet of uninterrupted shoreline. Enjoy the charms of scenic Florida in this 5-bedroom, 8-bath, 8,200-plus-square-foot estate with sweeping lake views and soaring ceilings — perfect for entertaining and enjoying all of the best that Orlando has to offer.

$3,595,000

141 GLENRIDGE WAY WINTER PARK Luxury living has never been more lovely than in this beautiful home in the heart of Winter Park. A grand foyer flows into the spacious home with custom millwork and thoughtful upgrades.

Your private and serene backyard transports you to your own personal oasis. The downstairs master, with a spa-like bath and dressing room, is the first of 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths in this 5,200-plussquare-foot property. Whether you seek the luxury of Winter Park or the charm of Orlando, you’ll be thrilled with the convenient location of this incredible home. $2,095,000

LINDA SITEK & STEVEN RITZ Keller Williams Winter Park Realty www.abodehometeam.com • linda@abodehometeam.com • 407.963.6544 Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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459 ROYAL TERN ROAD S MARSH LANDING, PONTE VEDRA BEACH Situated on almost an acre in Marsh Landing’s prestigious North Island, this magnificent 5-bedroom, 4-full- and 2-half-bath home could be straight out of Southern Living Magazine. Take in the Intracoastal Waterway views from the balcony and screened porch.

MLS# 1014853

$1,849,000

608 IBIS COVE PLACE MARSH LANDING, PONTE VEDRA BEACH Beautifully renovated 6,000-square-foot home in Marsh Landing’s prestigious North Island, featuring 5 bedrooms and 6 baths. The outdoor living space, including sunset views from the pool and balcony, will take your breath away!

MLS# 1035738

$1,990,000

1203 SALT CREEK ISLAND DR. SAWGRASS PLAYERS CLUB (TPC), PONTE VEDRA BEACH This gorgeous 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home sits on a generously sized corner lot in sought-after TPC. You’ll love the expansive outdoor living space and the private back patio with a 2-story pool area, hot tub, waterfalls and a secluded fire pit.

MLS# 1040880

$998,000

THE LISA BARTON TEAM E-PRO, CIPS, GRI, SRES The Lisa Barton Team, Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Partners lisasellspontevedra.com • Lisa@lisasellspontevedra.com • 904.705.1382 Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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8691 SOMERSET ISLAND WAY JUPITER Stunning, Mediterranean 5-bedroom, 6-full- and 1-half-bath home is on over half an acre in the exclusive gated waterfront community of The Islands Of Jupiter. The large infinity-edge pool overlooks beautiful landscaping and the Loxahatchee River with close access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Jupiter Inlet.

Deepwater dockage can accommodate a 40-plus-foot boat on the 28,000-pound elevator lift in addition to a 6,000-pound lift for your smaller bay boat. Located just minutes from Jupiter’s finest waterfront restaurants by water. A separate guest home on the property offers your friends complete privacy of their own.

Sold by Dave for $2,250,000

5661 SW ORCHID BAY DRIVE PALM CITY Gorgeous, 4-bedroom, 4-bath, 3-car garage pool home on over half an acre in the gated community of Orchid Bay, featuring a separate 1,174-squarefoot guesthouse! Features include amazing outdoor living space and lush landscaping that offer complete privacy around your pool. Full accordion shutters provide total storm protection, and there’s even a safe room ... the list goes on. The spacious guest bedrooms each feature large walk-in closets. The guesthouse has a full kitchen, bath, and spacious open room for a living area, office, or workshop. Located just steps from the community tennis courts and lakefront park.

This warm, inviting home has family written all over it. Move-in ready!

Offered at the Appraised Value of $670,000

DAVE GATES Keller Williams Realty Treasure Coast www.HomesOfTreasureCoast.com • DaveGatesRE@gmail.com O. 772.834.0590 • C. 954.560.5058 28

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Experience and Results.

As a resident of Boca Raton, Florida, for over 20 years, luxury broker Stephan Meyer of Keller Williams Realty Services has seen and experienced the Palm Beach and Broward Counties shift and grow. Stephan moved from Paris, France in 1996 and created the Meyer Global Group whose main focus is Luxury and Commercial real estate. There is a direct correlation between the two specializations and a high demand for both luxury and commercial real estate by many wealthy global and local fortunes. Stephan is the co-founder of the Keller Williams France franchise, which is the direct result of his extensive global network and reputation.

The Meyer Global Group at Keller Williams Realty Services www.MeyerGlobalGroup.com Stephan@MeyerGlobalGroup.com +1 561.372.6009

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Located just north of Miami along the east coast of Florida, both counties grow continuously and offer some of the most luxurious and pristine properties and amenities in the entire world. With very advantageous personal and business taxes, a multitude of investment opportunities, and three international ports and airports — Palm Beach and Broward Counties are a convenient paradise for the wealthiest people in the world.

Powered by one of the largest real estate companies in the world, The Meyer Global Group can serve you at the highest level for all of your luxury and commercial transactions.

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Palm Beach County Luxury Specialist As a 3rd generation home builder and real estate broker, James began his career in the real estate industry as a broker and custom home builder over 36 years ago in the greater Palm Beach County and Treasure Coasts areas. Combined with his tenacity to complete fair and friendly transactions (win-win), you can rest assured that James will get the job done. James has the extra understanding and tools for a solid foundation on mastering the art of each client’s transaction.

James Torrance www.thetorrancegroup.com jamestorrance@kw.com 561.307.1169 Keller Williams Preferred Partners Keller Williams Preferred Luxury 2005 Vista Parkway, Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 KW Reserve 11360 N Jog Road, Suite 102 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

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500 CORSAIR DRIVE NORTH PALM BEACH A top builder’s personal home on the Intracoastal in the beautiful neighborhood of North Palm Beach! This builder splurged on every detail beginning with a grand staircase entrance and 24-foot ceilings. Its entirely open-concept layout gives you endless views from this perfect waterfront entertainment oasis all the way to the Intercoastal waterways. With marble floors, custom moldings and a master chef’s kitchen offering topof-the-line appliances, nothing was left out to enhance the feeling of absolute luxury. Situated only 5 minutes from the ocean with no fixed bridges. Other features include a fire pit and outdoor grill, wine cellar, beautiful exterior tongue and groove accents, dock with a 9,000-pound boat lift, custom Viking built-in grill with a wet bar, Jacuzzi, and swimming pool with a waterfall. For more information, visit 500corsairdrive.kwluxury.net. $2,499,000

MARIE-JOSEE CHASLES Keller Williams Preferred Partners www.joseechasles.com • joseechasles@kw.com • 561.356.4756 Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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LUXURY VACATION RENTAL — 2932 N ATLANTIC BOULEVARD LAUDERDALE BEACH This luxurious 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath rental estate features almost a half acre of lush landscaped property directly on 100 feet of sand in the exclusive area of Fort Lauderdale Beach. The oceanfront home is located in a private neighborhood and offers sweeping ocean views from almost every room. This recently renovated Mid-Century Modern, 2-story design features 2 master suites, a game room, outdoor ping pong, and 2 family rooms. Priced from $17,500

LUXURY VACATION RENTAL — 2204 BAY DRIVE

LUXURY VACATION RENTAL — 240 IMPERIAL LANE

POMPANO BEACH Enjoy 3 levels of ocean views with bright living and dining areas and balconies/patios on every level, 100 feet on the sand. Gorgeous views of the lighthouse in a quiet neighborhood. Priced from $15,000

LAUDERDALE BY THE SEA Bring your boat to this new construction, 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home. Beautiful water views from almost every room. Great outdoor entertainment area – perfect for boat watching.

Priced from $7,000

LUXURY VACATION RENTAL — 2760 N ATLANTIC BOULEVARD LAUDERDALE BEACH Enjoy this newly remodeled 6-bedroom, 8-bath home with majestic direct ocean views from common areas downstairs and the master bedroom. This home was built in the Italian style, centered around the southern exposure pool where the guest suites have a balcony overlooking the pool with lovely tradewinds and partial ocean views. Absolute luxury in every detail, 50 feet directly on Lauderdale Beach, with just 49 homes.

Priced from $15,000

DEBBIE WYSOCKI SRS, PSA, MRP, RENE, REALTOR®, GRI, CLHMS, CIPS CERTIFIED DIVORCE SPECIALIST Keller Williams Realty Professionals 954.579.5720 • FloridaLuxuryHomesGroup.com Debbie@FloridaLuxuryHomesGroup 34

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3051 CALUSA STREET, MIAMI FL 33133 Spectacular tri-level villa built in 2006 by a developer as his primary residence on a quiet street. Enjoy the convenience of a 3,950-square-foot house (as per developer/owner) in a gated, serene setting. Boasting a separate business address, so you can live and work here! $1,590,000

LINDA ERICE CLHMS Keller Williams Realty International Lifestyles www.theericegroup.com • 786.229.7876 • llillo@kw.com Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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1331 BRICKELL BAY DR. 2011 JADE RESIDENCES AT BRICKELL BAY Soaring bay views command your attention as soon as your private elevator opens directly into this southeast corner residence. Upgrades include electric window shades, custom closets, smart home technology, new kitchen counters and top-of-the-line appliances. Five-star Jade Residences amenities include stateof-the-art fitness center, infinity-edge pool with cabanas and towel service, 24-hour concierge and rooftop sky-lounge.

$1,475,000

50 S POINT DR. 802 CONTINUUM ON SOUTH BEACH Enjoy direct ocean views from every window! Private elevator entry to a personal foyer. Spacious split-floor plan with 2 oversized bedroom suites and a private den with bath. This resort complex sits on 12 acres with 1,000 feet of oceanfront including full beach service, 2 lagoon-style pools, a lap pool, a poolside restaurant, tennis center, state-of-the-art fitness center and spa, plus full-service concierge and 24-hour security.

$3,600,000

226 OCEAN DR. 4B OCEAN PLACE CONDO This completely renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath unit features high-end appliances, calacatta counters, porcelain floors and motorized blinds throughout. The unit overlooks direct ocean views and South Pointe. The property is located on the iconic street of Ocean Drive in South Beach and is walking distance to Joe’s Stone Crabs, Prime 112, Smith and Wollensky, Starbucks and South Pointe Park and Pier.

$1,800,000

OLIVER DAVIS Keller Williams Miami Beach 227 1st Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139 liveworkplaymiami.com • oliver@liveworkplaymiami.com • 305.484.0317 36

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7052 HAWKS HARBOR CIRCLE BRADENTON Exclusive bayfront home privately nestled in a small gated community only 5 miles to downtown Sarasota. Hawks Harbor is well known for its ideal location and unique architectural diversity. You will immediately feel welcomed by this custom home from the moment you pull into the drive. This open floor plan features 4 bedrooms, 5 full baths, all new windows, a billiards room with a wet bar, a formal living room, a formal dining, and more. $2,495,000

1185 BAYSHORE ROAD

227 84TH STREET

ENGLEWOOD Rare opportunity to own this custom-built bayfront home with amazing views! This stunning estate is ideal for entertaining and features over 11,000 square feet, all positioned on 2.26 acres. $3,500,000

HOLMES BEACH This brand new masterpiece offers the very best in island living. Located minutes to gorgeous crystal sand beaches, shops and dining. Adorned in classic Key West design inside and out. $1,699,900

1140 CASEY KEY ROAD

4709 SONADA COURT

NOKOMIS Enjoy your very own deeded beach easement from this property.

This home has been renovated with high-end finishes including a vaulted ceiling, cypress wood flooring, granite countertops, and more. $1,480,000

SARASOTA Gorgeous, private lot nestled on the end of a cul-de-sac. This property is on almost 1 acre located within close proximity to the awardwinning Siesta Key Beach, shopping, and great restaurants. $995,000

BRANDY COFFEY LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER, ABR, CIPS, CLHMS, CRS, RSPS, TRC Keller Williams Island Life Real Estate www.brandycoffey.com • 941.404.4737 Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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23881 TUSCANY WAY THE COLONY GOLF AND BAY CLUB — BONITA SPRINGS This Tuscany Isle waterfront home offers the best of southwest exposure overlooking a large, beautiful lake with sunset views. Spacious living with over 4,000 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, a butler’s pantry, and custom wine cellar. Chefs will love the large kitchen with gas range and center island, which opens to the family room. Master bedroom with sitting room opens to a large oversized pool. Spacious guest suites and den along with magnificent outdoor entertaining area with outdoor kitchen, gas grill, and more. Colony amenities include waterfront dining at the Bay Club and 34-acre private island beach park, 18-hole Championship golf course, tennis, fitness center and spa. $2,175,000

9651 LIPARI COURT TREVISO BAY — NAPLES Just Reduced $100,000! Located in TPC Treviso Bay, the championship golf course designed by Arthur Mills, this private golf club is a member of the Tournament Players Club Network operated by the PGA Tour. The property sits on the biggest lot in Treviso Bay on .88 of an acre and backs up to a preserve. Be wowed by the open concept, high tray ceilings with molding and custom woodworking throughout the home. Enjoy the quartzite countertops in the open-concept kitchen while entertaining guests in the main room. With west-facing rear exposure, enjoy the beautiful sunsets while lounging in the back with the large lanai. The saltwater pool offers solar heating and gas/fire water bowls surrounding. $1,575,000

RENEE MOORE The Renee Team

• Keller Williams Elite Realty TheReneeTeam@gmail.com • 239.281.4794 38

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23750 VIA ITALIA CIRCLE, #402

23750 VIA TREVY WAY, #404

FLORENCIA — THE COLONY GOLF AND BAY CLUB Enjoy sunsets overlooking Estero Bay! This bright home includes an updated kitchen and custom furnishings. Spectacular lanai with bay and golf course view. $779,999

TREVISO — THE COLONY GOLF AND BAY CLUB This luxury condo boasts a panoramic view of the Gulf and Bay and boasts a spacious floor plan with nearly 3,100 square feet and plenty of high-end finishes. $1,055,000

WESTSHORE AT NAPLES CAY

23750 VIA TREVI WAY, #1003

NAPLES CAY Beachfront condo with waterfront sunset views! This 2-bedroomplus-den home sleeps 6 comfortably! Great investment with history of weekly rental income, or can be your own beachfront getaway! $1,100,000

TREVISO — THE COLONY GOLF AND BAY CLUB Enjoy views of the Gulf, Bay and fairways from the 15th floor. The floor-to-ceiling, wraparound balcony and 2 additional balconies make this Contemporary home hard to beat! $1,000,000

11591 COMPASS POINT DRIVE

4661 VIA ROMA

GULF HARBOUR YACHT AND COUNTY CLUB This custom-built home is located in an exclusive gated community, with marina and golf course! The open floor plan is perfect for comfortable living or entertaining family and friends. $999,000

LAS PALMAS — THE COLONY GOLF AND BAY CLUB This Mediterranean home has been professionally decorated to offer a desirable, single-family home. This 3bedroom, 3.5-bath pool home is ideal, with views overlooking the lake. $999,000

RENEE MOORE The Renee Team

• Keller Williams Elite Realty TheReneeTeam@gmail.com • 239.281.4794

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3101 W PARKLAND BOULEVARD TAMPA This iconic Mid-Century Modern masterpiece, designed and owned by famed architect Demetrios Athan, is located in the heart of South Tampa and is a Parkland Estates landmark property. Entertain in privacy while enjoying the indoor-outdoor lifestyle in this unique, state-of-the-art walled compound. Features include a floating staircase and an exceptional master retreat boasting an oversized reading room, plumbed coffee station, custom closet, and indoor-outdoor Donovan sound system. Plenty of room for family and friends to enjoy the casita with 3 bedrooms, a full bath, and sitting room, all while overlooking a sculpture garden and beautiful Stu Lang pool. Paradise living in this modern, organic, beautifully landscaped South Tampa gem.

$1,400,000

KARLA DORSEY LUXURY HOME MARKETING SPECIALIST Keller Williams South Tampa www.KarlaDorsey.com • Karla@KarlaDorsey.com • 813.394.7049 40

Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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10214 E. TRAILS END ROAD FLORAL CITY Multi-generational family estate is gated and fenced with 25 acres of pasture and 2 homes totaling 4 bedrooms and 5 baths! The custom main house on 10-plus acres has a gourmet cook’s kitchen designed for function and convenience. Architectural character with stone accents, cedar ceilings, a stone fireplace, lit deco shelves, crown molding, skylights and more. A 6-foot-deep, heated saltwater pool and spa overlook the rolling pastures. The home also includes a 2-bedroom, 2-bath guesthouse on 14-plus acres that was remodeled in 2019. $899,900

1522 N EAGLE RIDGE PATH HERNANDO Soar into the Eagle Ridge Cabana and lavish over the open spaces, high ceilings, decorative accents on the walls and ceilings, and the indoor-outdoor design. Courtyard entry opens to a 463-squarefoot in-law suite to your right. The main home boasts 2,700 square feet with a luxury master en suite, luxury mini-suite, 3rd bedroom, and private lanai. The chef’s kitchen has a gas Wolf double oven, cabinets/ pullouts galore, and a huge walk-in pantry. Dine with your guests under the unique, suspended tray ceiling complete with accent lighting. Nestled in a gated community with the finest of amenities. Fly like an eagle to Eagle Ridge Cabana before someone beats you to the nest! $569,000

RUTH SQUIRES LUXURY LISTING SPECIALIST Keller Williams Elite Partners II www.resluxurygroup.com • realtor@RuthSquires.com • 352.476.3303 Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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JEWFISH ISLAND — “IMAGINE” ... AN ISLAND ACCORDING TO LEGEND LONGBOAT KEY Be transported into an entirely different world on this 38-acre island. According to legend, Spanish explorers buried treasure on this island in the 1500s. Now, this rare, 1-acre coastal lot sits on an unspoiled jewel by the sea, only accessible by boat. The island consists of 7 undeveloped lots to build upon, and 6 homes already constructed by builder Steve Ellis of MGB Built. Fifteen remaining acres are devoted to a conservation easement, ensuring that the land will remain a natural, jungle-like environment. The eastern half of the key is a flourishing nature preserve with plenty of birdlife — sea eagles, osperys, owls and more — as well as amazing marine life, from frolicking dolphins to migrating manatees that can be seen swimming in the Intracoastal. Truly a place to play! $1,271,490

GERALD CUNNINGHAM CLHMS Keller Williams On the Water shortstoryes@gmail.com C. 941.321.8848 • O. 941.803.7522 42

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Delivering results and service.

At Sara Lee Parker & Associates, our combined 50-plus years of experience serving Atlanta and dedication to our community are evident in the lengths we go to exceed your expectations. Providing top-notch marketing and trustworthy advice to help you make informed decisions about selling or buying your luxury home. We are by your side from start to finish with award-winning concierge service and unmatched expertise.

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WWW.1232DUBLINDRIVE.COM THE FORD PLANTATION Antebellum masterpiece at The Ford Plantation. Located on the banks of the Ogeechee River just outside Savannah, this is a family compound reminiscent of The Main House that Henry and Clara Ford once called home. The home is located on 3.94 acres of gorgeous land, perfectly landscaped with centuries-old live oaks, and includes a waterfront section on the river. The compound consists of 3 main buildings. The central main house is a spacious 4-bedroom mansion; with porches on all 4 sides of the home, giving residents every opportunity to enjoy the amazing setting at any time of the day, or any season of the year. Flanking that on the east side is a charming 3-bedroom guesthouse, which has a full kitchen. The compound is completed on the west side by an additional 2-bedroom guesthouse with a kitchenette and a 2-car garage. All of this is set on a homesite, which affords the residents maximum privacy, yet is just a walk to all of the world-class amenities at The Ford Plantation.

$3,900,000

MARK A. ARLOW ASSOCIATE BROKER Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners • O. 912.356.5001 www.224DogwoodWay.info • mark@gacoasthome.com • M. 912.704.0640 44

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WWW.224DOGWOODWAY.INFO THE FORD PLANTATION Masterpiece! Follow the heavily wooded and beautiful winding driveway until you get your first glimpse of 224 Dogwood Way. Immediately, your eyes are drawn to the bold fountain, which is the centerpiece for the very lush landscaping of this very private Ford Plantation Estate. As you approach the front door, you will get glimpses of the spectacular, ornate architecture. This is undoubtably some of Grady Woods Architecture and Bill Grotheer Construction’s finest work. Inside, the home features an open-plan living area. One room flows into another, separate, but connected. Flowing from the dining room to the living room, gourmet galley kitchen to the breakfast area, this entertainer’s home offers a butler’s pantry and 180 degrees of windows to enjoy the gorgeous green Georgia location. Also on the main level is the master bedroom wing of the home. There is just too much to describe, come and see it all — including the guest wing connected by a breezeway!

$2,100,000

MARK A. ARLOW ASSOCIATE BROKER Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners • O. 912.356.5001 www.224DogwoodWay.info • mark@gacoasthome.com • M. 912.704.0640 Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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Grace-ful Gardens

By Jessica Ganga

This Designer of the Year credits her “impossible curiosity” and “runaway imagination” as keys to her success.

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hen Margie Grace steps into her office in Santa Barbara, California, she gets to play outside. Everyday is a new story for Grace to tell, with the beauty that surrounds people in their day-to-day lives. What is just a hydrangea to someone else is the finishing touch to Grace’s living work of art.

Grace built her landscape design career from the ground up, starting with just two people and one truck to tackle her first design 48

requests before her career blossomed to what it is today. “I’ve been doing landscaping since 1982, and I started with a maintenance company,” Grace explains. “That is a really great way to come into this because the practical experience with living things makes for a difference for what you put down on a piece of paper that becomes someone’s garden.”

Beginning with only simple requests from people that admired her outdoor designs, Grace soon noticed that this was the career

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Grace’s new book features 250 pages, spotlighting some of her most cherished designs.

she wanted to take on. Along with her degree in biology and geology from University of California, Santa Cruz, Grace learned what she knows now by simply doing and observing. “Then, in the year 2000, I pulled my own contractor’s license, got my own crews, and we’ve been designing and building ever since under the name of Grace Design Associates,” Grace says.

The company creates outdoor designs for a wide-range of clients, spanning from modest homes to commercial designing, to large estates, but to Grace each project is as equal as the last.

Over time, Grace perfected and created her design process, saying, “Like everything else, I sort of invented it through time and experience. As far as I’m concerned, the whole world is my sandbox and I get to figure out what works the best.” Her design process begins when someone contacts the company asking for an outdoor design. From there, Grace goes to the site, takes in her empty canvas, and allows her mind to start filling it in with colors and lines.

For Grace, there are many ways she draws

inspiration for some of her designs. One way is by figuring out what works best for her clients’ life story. “It really comes down to getting to know people well enough that I can sort of get a narrative going for their life,” Grace says. “I look for a place to hang my hat and build a story from.” She also looks toward what is around her in nature and wants every piece of her designs to feel as natural as possible, saying, “For me it’s always nature, so natural landforms. By that I mean if we’re doing a creek, lets have it look like a creek not a rock-lined culvert, sort of the beauty of how water moves around stone and capturing that versus ‘it’s a ditch with rocks.’ ” Traveling has also provided Grace with a source of inspiration. Her work has taken her to places such as Australia, New Zealand, and Spain, where she called home for a couple of years. “For me, travel is always going to be where I pull new ideas from,” Grace explains. “I have my haunts, places I like to go, for architectural salvage and old garden materials.” From her time abroad, Grace studied each country’s natural landscape, keeping 49

Every design is meant to be functional and livable, allowing the client to enjoy it for years to come.

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note of what design strategies work best. For example, in Spain, Grace saw how designers there took advantage of the country’s Mediterranean climate when it comes to water features, using a water-cooling system while also showcasing the beauty of the sounds of water as it naturally winds around rocks and stones. Grace cites her need to know how things work with what she picked up during her travels. “I would say one of the abiding principles in my life is this impossible curiosity,” Grace says. “With that impossible curiosity goes this sort of runaway imagination.”

In her work, Grace dives into her mind’s catalogue of different pieces for her designs.

She tries to utilize the latest trends, taking into consideration the natural landscape of the area where she works. With California, she explained, certain plants and flowers fare better than others.

“We tend to do perennials and shrubs that bloom for our cut flowers. Right now, there are a lot of exotics out there — Australian stuff, say kangaroo paws and proteas and leucadendrons.” With flowers, they are added for pops of colors, so not necessarily used as flower gardens. Grace explains that she tries picking flowers that can be cut and brought into her clients’ homes.

Along with the floral and plant design, Grace also does the irrigation work for her designs, ensuring that everything is watered properly to be sustainable for her clients. Her company creates 50

Custom work is Grace’s specialty, with each design having bespoke elements such as elegant tile work.

and adds garden structures such as swings and hammocks, any walls that need to be built, and tile work, to name a few. She’ll even suggest things that clients may add to make their outdoor area as livable as possible, her personal goal when creating her designs. “I have a real desire for pragmatism,” she says. “I just think the biggest waste is building something that no one ever uses or building something that isn’t sustainable.”

In 2018, Grace was recognized for her work, receiving “Designer of the Year” by the Association of Professional Landscape Designers — the highest honor in the industry. The award is judged by her peers and other people in the different parts of the industry, including internationally. Grace appreciates that it’s decided on by those that she too can learn from.

“I’m just really so excited that it’s being judged by people that are so knowledgeable.”

Her success and projects don’t stop at

landscape design. In March, Grace released a book titled Private Gardens of Santa Barbara: The Art of Outdoor Living. The book — which Grace described as a monograph, coffee table book — features 18 private and beautifully designed gardens. Each garden — designed by Grace — depicts stunning shots that showcase what Grace created over her long career. And, with Grace’s storytelling aspect of her creations, each garden comes with the homeowner’s story, describing the transformation from the start to the exquisite end product. With the book, Grace wants people to understand that outdoor designs aren’t cookie-cutter, “It is absolutely relevant to the whole world. When we look at photos, we’re not looking at a menu … it really is inspiration.”

When looking back at all that she’s accomplished during her 20 years of owning her business, Grace does stop and appreciate

where she got her love of the outdoors from: her family. Growing up, Grace explains, her family — consisting of her parents and four other siblings — were always outside and helping her parents around the house. “With my father, there was always building, there were always home improvements.” Grace’s mother, who became a geologist, gave her what has helped her become who she is as a designer today. “She did, without question, give us a love of rocks and a love of nature.” Her parents also gave her the inspiration to go after her career, “What they gave us, especially Mom, was, ‘If you see it, you can do it.’ There wasn’t ever any, ‘you’re a girl and girls don’t do that.’”

Grace continues her desire to learn more about her industry, while still enjoying her time in the sandbox. “When you find something that you love and make it your life’s work, it’s pretty darn great.”

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LIVING IT UP Vertical living continues to be one of the hottest sectors of luxury.

By Camilla McLaughlin

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Views from Manhattan towers make it seem like you are on top of the world.

Architecture, views and gorgeous residences distinguish the high-rise towers at One Museum Park.

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would seem there is nothing trendy about vertical living in Manhattan, where the first tall buildings date to the 19th century and apartments comprise most of the residential housing stock. But the introduction of super-tall luxury towers at the turn of this century was a game changer and the competition to be the newest, tallest steel and glass confection was on. Large residences, often rivaling single-family homes in square footage and finish, reinvented the urban lifestyle.

The trend percolated to cities such as Dallas, Phoenix and San Diego, and a new category for luxury real estate emerged: vertical living, with each new building upping the ante for architectural prominence, design and luxury.

Today, urban living, whether New York, San Francisco or Houston, is often vertical with new developments sometimes comprised of a mix of

high-rise buildings. In Philadelphia, Honolulu and San Diego — almost any big city — urban markets are on fire.

“Downtown Minneapolis is exploding,” with the number of residents at maybe the highest level ever, shares Cynthia Froid with Keller Williams Realty in Minneapolis. “There’s a lot of buzz about moving to downtown,” she says. Urban lifestyles here range from high-rise condos to historic warehouse lofts to walk-up brownstones and apartment buildings. Branded private residences from the Four Seasons, part of the new Four Seasons Minneapolis, the first five-star property in the city, promise to be a game changer with downtown denizens already showing interest. Clearly, they love urban living, and “just want to crank it up a notch,” explains Froid, who is marketing the residences.

“All over the country, luxury looks

different,” says Lesli Akers, president, Keller Williams Luxury International. “It’s such an exciting time because there’s a price associated now with different things, not just square footage.

It’s not just finish. It’s all encompassing. So, luxury by sheer price point, you’re going to see things like convenience to downtown area, walkability” contributing to value. Akers characterizes some verticals as “an encapsulated city. Everything is there. Their dry cleaning — all the services many times are right there within the building.”

Some of the basics of the vertical lifestyle in Houston (and other cities) include security, the ability to lock and leave, high levels of service, and entertaining spaces with open and expansive views, shares Paige Martin, broker and leader of the Houston Properties Team at Keller Williams Realty in Houston.

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than luxury in Manhattan. An ongoing wave of singular architecture and innovative towers have remade the Miami skyline into the third tallest in the U.S. Here, as in other cities, new verticals foster lifestyle as much as they create shelter.

In buildings such as Icon Brickell, designed by Arquitectonica, outdoor living is an essential.

Parks and walkways wind through the 10-acre site on Biscayne Bay. But, like many new towers, the hub of outdoor living is located in the sky. In this instance, it’s two lushly landscaped acres with three pools on the 15th floor.

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Outdoor living downtown. Trees surround the amenity terrace on the fifth floor of One Museum Park in Chicago.

“Many of the new buildings going up in Chicago are very lifestyle oriented. They really invest in the experience of living in that building.”

— Alex Wolking with Keller Williams Chicago-Lincoln Park Lower East Side surrounded by lush plantings and an array of enhancements including an observatory, putting green and social courtyards.

Marketing materials describe the property as “the most exclusive club in the city.” And the extensive menu of activities, services and places — including a bar and lounge, full-court basketball, package delivery and refrigerated storage and a sports club — make it seem that way.

In Manhattan, co-op buildings once dominated high-end price brackets. Williams points out that in many ways, the approval process for co-ops automatically ensured a sense of community. On the other hand, condominiums offer a different lifestyle and buyers expect amenities.

Rather than intentionally focusing on creating community, Williams says, “it is more important to tailor buildings to the taste and the expectations of the very-high-end buyer, to the things they want to do and the things they want to

Cabanas, a pool, spa, fire pit and lots of lounge areas at The Carlyle in Minneapolis complement extensive amenities, including guest suites, a club room and fitness center.

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The Amenities Race What began as indulgent perks such as valet parking and concierge services in Manhattan have morphed into an ever-expanding array, including pet spas, private theaters, dry cleaning valets, wine rooms, cigar rooms, indoor sport courts, party rooms for children, and professionally equipped performance rooms. As competition for buyers continues to heat up, over-the-top features such as sommelier services, private restaurants for residents, even indoor skate parks will be common. It’s been dubbed “the amenities race.”

Amenities offer more than just a service or activity. “I do believe it is very important to offer the amenities. Amenities certainly are gathering places where, people can go and they will interact and see their neighbors other than in the lobby and in the elevator in passing,” says Rana Williams, executive director of the Luxury Homes Division, Keller Williams NY. Frequently, amenities are also geared to foster connections among residents. “Over the last 10 to 15 years, it feels like the developers are starting to understand the concept of communal living more and more with the right amenities, especially in these big, beautiful high-rises. And for the longest time, amenities tended to be added in kind of a very static way. We’d have a lounge, we’d have a teen room, we’d have a children’s room, but never with a real intent behind it on how do you use that to create a communal living feeling,” explains Sandy Edry, with Keller Williams Luxury International in Manhattan, noting, when amenities were added years ago “the developers did it without intent.”

The philosophy today is, “We built the wine cellar. How do we get our community to actually see it, engage with it and make it more special for everybody in the building?”

As an example, Edry points to Manhattan Square, an 800-foot-tall residential tower on the

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Fitness is part of the lifestyle offered at the South Prairie luxury towers in Chicago.

“It all gets down to people. Is there a great building manager who brings the residents together?

— Paige Martin, broker and leader of the Houston Properties Team at Keller Williams Realty in Houston

have immediately available to them when they are not working.”

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New Competition, Luxury Rentals New entries into the vertical luxury sector are multifamily buildings/developments that are lifestyle-oriented and geared toward creating community, a concept getting more attention from developers of single-family communities.

“Many of the new buildings going up in Chicago are very lifestyle oriented, so there are tons of amenities. They have events that they plan. They really invest in the experience of living in that building,” explains Alex Wolking with Keller Williams Chicago-Lincoln Park, noting, “The problem is that they are rentals, they’re not condos.”

New rental buildings have upped expectations even among high-end consumers regarding lifestyle. “Buyers are expecting amenities,” says Froid, noting the choice is often

an older high-rise or a rental. “They can go with the rental and get brand-new, shiny objects. I tell potential sellers our competition is also luxury rental buildings as well as other condo resales.”

Single-family residences in luxury vertical communities offering similar “amazing lifestyles” in Chicago and elsewhere begin at $1 million or more. “The biggest thing buyers want nowadays is walkability. They want everything in their buildings. They want convenience and they want new.” If not new, done and updated. “It’s crazy to think that a building built in 2006 is considered old,” shares Wolking.

Creating a sense of community is implicit in the design of new upscale verticals. Wolking points to Museum Park, a neighborhood in the South Loop consisting of six high-rises and 240 townhomes. “What’s interesting about these buildings is they share amenities.” Some have their own gyms and their own dry cleaners.

There is a community clubhouse and a pool.

Along with a restaurant and coffee shop inside the complex, there is also a small grocery store. “It lives like a small neighborhood,” says Wolking, noting that residents typically stay in the community and trade up or down to a townhouse or a large condo.

“When you get into the large vertical market, the thing that people crave most is connection. They crave that relationship,” Wolking says, noting sometimes a city of 2.7 million people can feel very lonely. “People crave that connection with other people. When you build a lifestyle that connects people, their kids can grow up together, they have activities that they can do. There are groups for everybody.

Just working out, health clubs, running clubs, golf clubs. They want to feel like they belong.

I think that’s a big, big thing for a lot of these newer communities that are going up in the sky, is that they have a lot of amenities that people have places to meet and gather and build relationships.”

Interestingly too, agents find both millennials and downsizing boomers gravitate to these buildings. “We’ve got millennials and empty nesters fighting for the same housing stock,” says Wolking.

And sometimes, “It all gets down to people,” says Martin. “Is there a great building manager who brings the residents together? Is there a great resident committee who consistently organizes events? These individuals usually do more to bring community than any physical amenity.”

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Bamboo Boss Not only is Ana Ramirez known for her background in sustainable bamboo construction, but she invented a training program designed to educate displaced families in rural areas to sustainably cultivate bamboo.

By Kristen Ordonez

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rowing up in Medellin, Colombia, sustainable construction techniques have always been at the forefront of Ana Ramirez’s life, and influenced her design work. This passion led her to become LEED Certified and a WELL Accredited Professional, with certificates in both Bamboo Construction and Permaculture Design. She received a Master of Design Studies in Sustainable Design from The Boston Architectural College, where her thesis, “Homekit,” won the highest prize in sustainable design. Now, as Senior Associate at SB Architects, she has become known for her background in sustainable bamboo construction.

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Since Joining SB Architects in 2007, Ramirez has played a key role on the design team for residential and hospitality projects.

One of Ramirez’s notable projects is The Spa at Mission Hills in Hainan Island, China, where she worked alongside bamboo expert Simon Velez to design a dramatic 800-meter walkway of bamboo, a local resource that grounds the design in the topography of Hainan Island.

Ramirez spoke with Keller Williams Luxury International to discuss the journey of her career and how her priorities in life have shaped her design methods and professional ideas.

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Who or what inspired your creative interest in architecture?

My mother has been an artist since I was 2 years old. I grew up watching her expressing her art in many different mediums; one of my favorites was porcelain china. She would sit and paint detailed Egyptian designs onto porcelain flat tiles. I loved helping her paint and apply different textures and materials onto the pieces. She was my inspiration, but I was also attracted to anything that involves creating objects with my hands, and I knew from a very early age that designing and building is my passion. I pursued a career in architecture and, after a few years, a master’s degree in Sustainable Design.

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What about architecture captivates you into doing it every day?

Visualizing a space in my mind that can generate an emotion or memorable experience to people. The capacity to transform my ideas from drawings to reality is what captivates and motivates me every day.

What is your favorite aspect of working in the architecture industry?

Aside from creating buildings that are destined to become a legacy for future generations, I love how we, as architects, interact with and learn from many other disciplines throughout the design and construction industry. Being in the position where I can discover new destinations, diverse cultures and connect with people in many countries around the world, is a huge privilege.

Tell me about Homekit, how the program works and why you feel it is important?

The “Homekit” system is a training program designed to educate displaced families in rural areas on how to sustainably cultivate bamboo, become self-reliant and meet their own shelter needs. The system is designed to reduce forest depletion and contribute to the socioeconomic infrastructure of the implemented area. It provides safe, dignified, highly functional homes that respond to the local environment and connect people with the natural systems that support them.

Sustainable construction seems to be something that’s always been important to you. Has SB Architects always had sustainable building as a priority or is that a recent development?

Absolutely, sustainable design principles have always been a priority to make our designs efficient and responsible.

What has been your favorite project to complete at SB Architects, and what would you say is most unique about it?

My favorite project to date is the Conrad Punta de Mita in Mexico, due to open in April.

Not only was I the lead designer, but I also managed the project throughout construction. I believe in holistic professional growth and this project is a testament to this belief.

The most unique part about this project is the rich design narrative. The design team took inspiration from the local indigenous culture 57

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and traditions and weaved the captivating story throughout the resort. The spa features organic exterior cocoon pods with bamboo showers that are inspired by the peyote, a sacred cactus used by the Huicholes, which represents health and good fortune. We introduced locally inspired treatments including a temazcal, a Mayan steam bath ceremony guided by a shaman to cleanse the body of toxins and increase blood circulation.

What influence do you get from where you live? Has it influenced your methods of design?

I’m influenced by the tropical climate found in both Miami and Colombia. I think it’s fascinating to solve the issues of thermal comfort and extreme weather conditions in our designs through sustainable practices.

How do you draw inspiration from the architectural styles of the area you’re working in and apply it to the materials you work with, primarily bamboo?

The priority is to understand the capabilities and strengths of the material within the climate and context we are working with before applying an architectural style. I draw inspiration not just from the architecture around, but also the patterns of nature in our surroundings.

Do you have a specific style that you like to use when designing?

I enjoy and respect all architectural styles, especially if it is defined by our clients needs, but I would say that my favorite style is the result of biophilic design.

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What are the most important elements to remember in any structure you design?

Emotions! It’s one of the reasons I love designing with nature. Biophilic design

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reduces stress and creates restorative calm responses through direct contact with plants and elements of nature or by mimicking the natural environment with materials, color, and texture.

What image comes to mind when you think of a sustainable world?

A conscious and responsible community that supports one another and protects the earth’s resources in any possible way to reduce the environmental impact and leave a healthy and prosperous place to live for future generations.

What would be your dream project or a piece you’ve always wanted to start (or finish)?

My dream project is to design an experiential wellness-conscious resort created using natural, simple materials and artisanal interiors with a strong social responsibility component.

What kind of design trends do you want to see in the future?

I would love to see projects with more creativity that create new experiences with simpler materials and less environmental impact on the earth. More barefoot luxury destination resorts oriented to wellness, well-being and connecting people with nature.

Any goals for this year?

I feel very grateful for the place I am in my career. My goal is to continue to find clients that care for the impact of their business, not just on the planet, but also the community around them. I would also like to continue to focus on expanding my knowledge and participation in the wellness industry.

What advice would you give to someone studying architecture or starting their own firm?

I would suggest that they pursue what speaks truth to their hearts, to follow their intuition and passion. My experience is, when you pour your heart and soul into what you believe, you become great at it, you leave a positive impact and the end result will always be successful. Just enjoy every experience, learn from your mistakes, be patient and persistent.

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Private Indulgence

By Roger Grody

Much more than just plumbing, the bathroom has emerged as a prime space for designers and manufacturers to showcase luxury and creativity.

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Baldi Home Jewels’ white rock crystal tub by Luca Bojola.

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he origins of the bathroom were purely utilitarian, but in luxury residences the mostly private space has evolved into a study of opulence and a showplace for design despite being hidden from most guests. From 24-karat gold hardware to million-dollar crystal tubs, the bath is arguably the room that gives manufacturers and designers the greatest license for creativity.

Reporting a growing emphasis on luxury amenities in the bathroom, interior designer Joseph Berkowitz of JAB Design Group, reports, “With life always so hectic and stressful, the master suite has become a sanctuary whose design is as important as the living room, kitchen and foyer.” The Philadelphia area designer, who appeared on the HGTV series Showhouse Showdown, cites programmable showers, handsfree toilets, and mirrors with integrated TV screens as examples of technology driving the

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Custom faucet and basin by Tapologie, whose elaborate glass fixtures are part plumbing, part sculpture.

Narcis washbasin from Bassines, offered in several finishes.

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in the world, such as ornate caviar bowls and gilded candelabras, as well as a precious metalembellished grand piano in partnership with Steinway & Sons. The company, based outside Florence, Italy, offers spectacular soaking tubs crafted from malachite, amethyst or lapis (prices can exceed $250,000), while those semiprecious stones and other high-end finishes are incorporated into everything from towel bars to soap dishes.

Baldi Home’s most exclusive bath product is a limited edition tub carved from a massive, 10-ton crystal — variations include white rock crystal, rose quartz, and green quartz by designer Luca Bojola — quarried from the Amazon rainforest and priced at approximately $1 million.

oldest materials to create contemporary art.

“It’s a mystical experience, one that makes you go back to your primitive self,” he muses.

These elaborate quartz tubs are offered at the XXII Carat Villas development on the Palm Jumeirah island in Dubai, in waterfront residences valued up to $25 million.

One of the premier names in contemporary bath concepts, Boffi has attracted world-class collaborators like architect Zaha Hadid. Its minimalist designs — varied textures and materials emphasize warmth over austerity — incorporate elements like floating vanities into an unabashedly modern aesthetic. MGS is known for elegant stainless steel fixtures, and the brand’s

The sleek, modern Numi 2.0 from Kohler Co. represents the emergence of the smart toilet in the U.S.

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evolution of bathroom design.

Tapologie, a collection from Baltimorebased Magma Build Studios, offers handblown glass faucets whose most elaborate models are reminiscent of artist Dale Chihuly’s dazzling chandeliers. Marketing director Jennifer Dodson explains that Magma Build was co-founded by a pair of artisans, a metalworker and glassblower, intent on perfecting seamless connections between their respective media without using glue or epoxy. The process they developed occurs during the glassblowing process, reports Dodson, and results in a durable product that retains the delicate artistry of crystal.

For custom Tapologie designs, clients sometimes request the incorporation of 24-karat gold or precious gems, as well as illumination for additional dramatic effect. Dodson reports a recent trade show in Dubai revealed the extent of demand for overthe-top designs, resulting in six-figure faucets that truly make a statement. Because there is no limit to the colors or shapes of handblown glass, some Tapologie products are absolutely breathtaking, injecting a riot of color into a room usually defined by a monochromatic palette. “We’re trying to change the dialogue,” says Dodson, who comments, “Faucets can now be the focus instead of simply an afterthought.”

Mary Carolyn Becker, a homeowner in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C., had Magma Build custom-design a faucet and basin for the spa-like master bathroom in her French château-style home. “We always try to provide clients with something that represents them, and our custom faucets are really guided by this,” explains artisan glassblower and Magma Build co-founder Tim McFadden. “Each one is unique to the collector,” he says, adding, “We really love turning sculptural work into functional art.”

The dramatically illuminated fixture — the result of a true collaborative process between Becker and company co-founder Aric Wanveer — features a decorative round glass basin whose pair of spiraling, tentacle-like water spouts creates not only visual interest but a unique water flow.

“I wanted to bring the health spa into my home,” says Becker, who is passionate about water and its conservation. “Every time I walk in there and use the faucet, I see a manifestation of my creativity and it brings me a lot of joy,” reports the homeowner who comments, “The glass is very delicate but surprisingly strong … like me!”

Founded in 1867, Baldi Home Jewels creates some of the most audacious products

“We wanted to create the wildest, craziest and most luxurious object ever imagined for a bathroom,” reports company CEO Luca Baldi. Besides being beguilingly beautiful, the crystal is purported to have therapeutic value for bathers that includes stress reduction and energy enhancement.

“Each bathtub is comparable to a Renaissance creation, a work of art that testifies to the beauty of nature meeting design,” states Baldi. “We’re the only atelier that produces these monumental, exclusive pieces,” adds Antonio Ortoleva, the company’s business development manager who appreciates the paradox of using the world’s

sleek contemporary styling is complemented by precision engineering. MGS’s designs possess the sleek aerodynamic qualities of an Italian sports car without the glossy paint job.

Portugal’s Maison Valentina presents a very flashy line of bathroom products, well suited to glitzy penthouses inhabited by risk-takers.

The Newton tub, covered with various sizes of black lacquer and golden aluminum spheres, is suggestive of Champagne bubbles while the polished black cast iron Lapiaz tub sits atop a white pedestal with a dramatic, gilded crevice.

The Petra is surrounded by a black wood-clad base inspired by traditional cabinetry, but live-edge white Ibiza marble appears to spill from the top

over a portion of that woodwork.

Drummonds is a British firm whose more reserved aesthetics are enhanced through meticulous, world-class craftsmanship. While products at Maison Valentina’s showroom represent the sexy eveningwear of the bath industry, the Drummonds brand is more akin to a finely tailored Savile Row suit. Carefully sourced marble and precision metalwork are hallmarks of Drummonds, whose collection is attractive to owners of vintage homes.

“Drummonds’ freestanding showers are the perfect match for period projects,” states Brian Sawyer, principal of Sawyer/Berson, a New York architectural firm that has established a prominent interior design practice.

Copper is not only the metal of choice in the kitchen, but also represents a stunning option for bathrooms as well. Full-size copper-plated tubs from Drummonds begin around $13,500, with an antique hammered finish particularly attractive.

Available for smaller rooms is a more compact

contrasting texture and/or color of the stopper becomes a decorative element contributing an additional dimension of fashion. Reflecting Bassines’ marriage of technology and artisanal craftsmanship, those stoppers can even be customized to feature the guilloché ornamentation employed by watchmakers or the engraving of a crest or monogram. The company’s Barn collection is inspired by farmhouse sensibilities, but its sleek, oak- or walnut-wrapped base brings an unprecedented level of sophistication to that rustic genre.

Dupuy reports his work at Bassines draws upon his successful 30-year tenure at La Cornue. “My values are still the same: a taste for beautiful, exceptional and timeless objects that will last longer than a lifetime, and for personalization in the smallest detail, so as to feel entirely at home with them,” he states. Both companies’ lines, Dupuy asserts, are focused on presenting pure, solid metal enhanced through artistry, and he insists Bassines is reimagining

“We’ve seen a great deal of change in certain areas of bathroom design over the past decade, but I think the single largest change has been the adoption of technology,” says Rafael Rexach, Kohler’s design studio manager.

version and its all-copper construction (as opposed to simply a copper-clad exterior) is considerably lighter in weight than a traditional cast iron tub.

Bassines, launched globally last year, introduces a unique aesthetic to one of the world’s most ancient, familiar and frequently overlooked opportunities for expressive design: the sink. The suburban Paris-based company was founded by Xavier Dupuy, previously president of La Cornue, the spectacularly beautiful and expensive line of kitchen ranges coveted as much by interior designers as chefs.

Bassines’ wash basins — their durability and light weight make them suitable for superyachts as well as luxury residences and hotels — skew contemporary and minimalist, but are undeniably seductive.

The brand’s vessels are constructed from a specially treated stainless steel but offered in a variety of finishes, including an alluring copper, and the conical Leto line is particularly handsome. In the Narcis collection, the

a market that has been stagnant for decades.

“We’ve changed everything — the shapes, the materials, the finishes, the technology, the personalization, and the image — thanks to our strong design,” he states.

New York architect Brian Sawyer, whose Park Avenue firm is regularly called upon to introduce a sense of opulence to bathrooms

of all sizes, honors tradition even in modern environments. “Marble has been the bathroom stone of choice for millennia, and there’s no sign of that changing,” he reports, but discourages clients from excessive use of the luxurious material. Reflecting on his firm’s overriding approach to creating bathrooms, Sawyer suggests, “They’re meant to be enjoyed, not just utilized!”

A trend that is just beginning to arrive Stateside is the introduction of technologically advanced toilets, transforming an appliance that, in America, has hardly changed in a century. For decades, most Japanese households have enjoyed toilets equipped with features like heated seats, music and lighting, and those pleasant amenities are finally finding a market here. Japanese brands like Toto, a leading manufacturer of “intelligent” toilets, offer models with personalized settings adjusted by remote control.

Responding to growing consumer demand for smart toilets, Wisconsin-based Kohler Co. offers the cubist, fashion-forward Numi 2.0 (from $7,000), an Amazon Alexa-enabled machine that turns an unglamorous daily routine into an indulgent experience. In addition to various cleansing and drying options, heated seat and voice commands, Numi 2.0’s features include ambient colored lighting and Bluetooth-synced music. Digitally savvy designer Joseph Berkowitz cites smart toilets as one of the technologies clients are increasingly expecting.

“We’ve seen a great deal of change in certain areas of bathroom design over the past decade, but I think the single largest change has been the adoption of technology,” says Rafael Rexach, Kohler’s design studio manager. Moving forward, designers and manufacturers of bath products will face the challenge of integrating new technologies without compromising traditional perceptions of luxury.

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Gargoyle Hunters

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In creating new luxury residential environments, architects and interior designers often reach back in time, and some of the most coveted design elements have been passed over by progress.

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hen designers seek to add drama to a space — whether a historic setting or ultramodern environment — they frequently look for something that has been abandoned, even discarded. The use of architectural salvage, ranging from cracked limestone gargoyles to grand marble fireplaces, not only creates unique focal points, but teases some compelling stories.

Interior designer Joanne Palmisano, author of the books Salvage Secrets and Styling with Salvage, specializes in using reclaimed and repurposed vintage items in her commissions.

“Even as a child, I was fascinated by historic objects and old vintage homes, and as a designer I’ve tried to incorporate pieces that are unique and have character,” explains the Vermont-based designer.

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A 2,000-year-old petrified wood mantel and vintage stone steps enhance a fireplace in a home Joanne Palmisano showcased in Salvage Secrets.

In her book, Salvage Secrets, Palmisano suggests reclaimed materials introduce character into modern spaces.

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Part of Palmisano’s passion for salvage is driven by an environmental consciousness informed by her profession. In an era when more than one-third of all landfill waste is generated by construction projects, she suggests, “We all need to think more about the footprint we leave behind, understanding where materials come from and how we use them in our homes.”

She cites Fireclay Tile, a California company that transforms trash like old porcelain toilets into luxury handcrafted tiles, as an outstanding example of producing style through recycling.

With its endless variety of meticulously sourced antiques — filling a 30,000-square-foot showroom on nearly three acres in Atlanta’s affluent Buckhead district — Architectural Accents is one of the nation’s premier salvage retailers. Founded in 1981 by Charles Nevinson, a Brit who maintains relationships with demolition contractors throughout Europe and the States, the company has earned an international clientele for professionally restored antiques plucked from abandoned châteaux, villas, churches, government offices, or boutiques.

“Age, provenance and a quality of execution hard to find today are some of the reasons people find these items attractive,” suggests Nevinson, who states that in many cases these pieces cannot be replicated today. For instance, the quarry from which a particular marble was extracted may now be entirely depleted, or the craftsmanship is simply unavailable. “Some want to clutch at yesteryear or put some soul in a soulless structure, while others want to emulate a shepherd’s house in Tuscany or the French countryside,” reports Nevinson.

Antiques should not be reserved for vintage architecture, insists the salvage expert.

“The contrast between old and new works extraordinarily well if done correctly,” says Nevinson, who recognizes the value in using antique accents even in modern, minimalist settings. He cites the powerful first impression created by adding an ancient entry door to an ultramodern facade, or hanging a centuries-old artifact on a blank wall. “If you show it with a plain backdrop, that item will get all the attention, just like pieces of the Acropolis displayed on a wall at a museum,” explains Nevinson, who notes many of his clients (a mix of architects, interior designers and trend-conscious homeowners) are attracted to that kind of juxtaposition.

Designer Palmisano, who recognizes the value of a reliable salvage dealer, agrees with Nevinson and is fond of using functional pieces as

As the designer for an old barn-turned vacation home, Palmisano insisted the historic beams play a key role in the overall design.

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eats into our profit margins,” reports Nevinson, who takes considerable pride in the care and restoration of antiques at his Atlanta workshop.

In addition to an astounding supply of fireplace mantels, antique mirrors and crystal chandeliers, Architectural Accents offers a wide variety of 19th-century English stained-glass windows and a circa 1889 French bidet ($5,750) with a gorgeous floral motif and nickel hardware.

In Houston, Chateau Domingue is a highly respected resource for homeowners in the city’s tony River Oaks neighborhood, as well as among professional designers throughout America and internationally. The establishment is one of the premier purveyors of vintage French oak flooring, but its new 15,000-square-foot showroom is also filled with an enormous variety of reclaimed

Ruth Gay

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decor. “For example, in a bright white, clean-lined house I brought in a gray table constructed out of wood from a barn built in 1810,” she recounts.

“From afar it looked modern, but up close you could see the gorgeous grain and character of the old wood,” she explains.

Palmisano will use reclaimed brick to floor a mudroom or hang an old apple ladder in an otherwise contemporary bathroom to create contrasts that resonate with clients. Citing another example, she reports, “For a luxury bathroom, I bought an old dresser, dropped in a beautiful sink and transformed it into a vanity, juxtaposing the fun, vintage piece with modern elements.” She further reports, “An old country store counter can be turned into a kitchen island, and an architectural salvage dealer can help you refinish it or adjust the height.”

Reporting that trends in antiques are fluid, Nevinson reports, “Suddenly, sliding barn doors are very fashionable and any door without relief molding can be transformed into a pocket or barn door.” The workshop at Architectural Accents can convert virtually any door to the current trend, explains the owner, who notes that prices in his extensive inventory of doors range from $275 to approximately $30,000.

Architectural Accents carries an incredibly diverse inventory, but many salvage dealers have very specialized practices. Some focus only on 18th-century fireplaces, others exclusively sell doors. Liz’s Antique Hardware in Los Angeles is a veritable wonderland for vintage doorknobs, hinges and hooks from throughout Europe and America.

European marble and limestone mantels at Architectural Accents — various styles from the 16th through the 19th century are in demand — range in price from $9,000 to $80,000, while the company’s own high-quality reproductions are relative bargains. Currently, one of the showroom’s most intriguing pieces of decorative art is a nearly nine-foot-tall stone Eiffel Tower ($18,750) from the 1920s, a piece with a personal connection to Nevinson. “It used to be on top of an Art Deco second-hand sportscar dealership in the UK, and as a boy I always admired it,” he explains.

“We don’t take any shortcuts, even if it

Architectural Artifacts offers an ornate 18th-century Italian safe and a 1920s decorative element from France, both wrought iron.

artifacts from across Europe. Proprietor Ruth Gay advises, “We don’t really consider ourselves an architectural salvage company, but more of a curator of very special architectural pieces.”

Gay regularly crisscrosses the Continent and has a staff member based in France to keep abreast of relevant demolition activity. The owner buys whatever she feels an emotional connection to and the diverse array of items stocked at Chateau Domingue encompasses limestone and marble fireplaces, antique stable lanterns, handforged iron gates from Andalusia, and elaborate

fountains or sundials from Provençal gardens.

She has dismantled and shipped entire 18thcentury chapels — reassembling the structures in Houston and placing them with new owners — and Chateau Domingue currently stocks more than 700 reclaimed doors from the 17th through 19th centuries.

Mirroring the experience of Charles Nevinson in Atlanta, Gay reports, “People enjoy the juxtaposition of a touch of history in very new, contemporary settings,” and adds, “They give a project soul.” In fact, she states that more than

Proprietor Ruth Gay advises, “We don’t really consider ourselves an architectural salvage company, but more of a curator of very special

PHOTO COURTESY CHATEAU DOMINGUE

architectural pieces.”

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half of Chateau Domingue’s products currently end up in modern architectural environments.

Stuart Grannen founded Chicago’s Architectural Artifacts in 1987 with approximately 3,000 square feet of space and eventually expanded to an 80,000-square-foot showroom on the city’s north side. He is now in the process of downsizing to a 50,000-square-foot facility

Architectural Accents’ founder sits by a Louis XVI mantel, hand-carved in the South of France, circa 1750.

Charles Nevinson

Chateau Domingue presents a Provençal arch complemented by corbel consoles from a historic château and paintings of Italian villas, all from the 18th century.

that will be combined with a boutique hotel and restaurant. “I’d rather spend my time going and acquiring than selling,” states Grannen, who reports that only about one percent of his entire inventory is listed on the Architectural Artifacts website.

In addition to very significant locally discovered pieces — consider balusters from the Louis Sullivan-designed Carson Pirie Scott & Co. department store or a terra cotta fragment from the facade of the Chicago Stock Exchange — this massive showroom offers architectural salvage from around the globe. “I’d rather travel to Milan than Detroit, although there’s wonderful stuff in both places,” jokes Grannen, who as the son of antique collectors began acquiring stained-glass pieces when he was a kid. “These days we specialize mostly in Europe, where we find the pieces are generally higher quality, more interesting and a little more decorative,” says Grannen, who studied archeology in college.

Among the unique, high-end pieces at Architectural Artifacts are Argentinean Art Nouveau double-doors ($28,000), a massive copper kettle from the Hershey chocolate factory ($16,500), and a pair of life-size American limestone horses (circa 1920) priced at $165,000.

Grannen is constantly searching for pieces with interesting provenances, like pine cabinets from a Roman spa in Italy, stills from a Campari liqueur distillery, or antique mirrors from a Bavarian hunting lodge. The professional collector has long dealt in gargoyles, and sold a collection of 140 to a St. Louis museum. “Some people believe

they ward off evil spirits, but basically, they’re just decorative,” says Grannen of the unique, fantastical architectural elements that are often 400 to 600 years old.

The architectural salvage business has changed, according to Grannen, who reports, “Designers used to decorate an entire house in antiques, now they tend to focus on a singular statement piece, often in a modern setting.” With massive communal dining tables and crystal chandeliers as large as automobiles — some were recently acquired from a Munich opera house — Architectural Artifacts is well suited to accommodating those needs. Many of Grannen’s clients are restaurants, bars and hotels, where some of the most flamboyant pieces complement the scene.

Regardless of price point, designer/author Palmisano insists it is the history of salvaged or reclaimed objects that provides the greatest satisfaction. As she writes in Styling with Salvage, “Sometimes it’s the hunt, or the find, or maybe the thrill of getting a good deal that compels me, but in every case it’s the stories behind these objects that keep me looking for the next cool thing.”

There is a place for every piece, and Palmisano has a unique suggestion for one of those elusive gargoyles that might be salvaged from a crumbling medieval church. “I like to add a little humor to my designs, and can see a gargoyle occupying a niche in a modern bathroom,” she says. Sharing that spirit of discovery and imagination, Chateau Domingue’s Gay insists, “If you acquire something really wonderful, someone will find a spot for it.”

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ILLINOIS

1442 N. ASTOR STREET

1150 N. LASALLE BOULEVARD

CHICAGO Renovation plans have been approved to transform this into a 10,000-square-foot home for modern living. Enjoy the private garden and 50-foot double lot on Chicago’s most coveted street. $3,750,000

CHICAGO Classic turn-of-the-century home with an original grand stairway and private driveway. Endless potential on this 35-foot lot, take advantage of development opportunities with no historical restrictions. $2,250,000

15044 W. LITTLE SAINT MARY’S ROAD

916 W. COLLUM AVENUE

LIBERTYVILLE Secluded country estate on 9 acres with amazing outdoor amenities, including a basketball court. 11,000 square feet of living space, with 2 pole barns and zoned for up to 5 horses. $1,799,900

CHICAGO Renovated Victorian in Buena Park. 1890s charm on a double lot. Over 4,500 square feet with an elevator serving all 4 levels. Amazing outdoor space for entertaining. $1,295,000

116 N. WEST STREET

1550 N. LAKE SHORE DRIVE, #23GE

NAPERVILLE Quality and craftsmanship by a premier builder. Walkable to downtown Naperville, commuter train and parks. Third-floor attic perfect for an in-law suite. Master suite with walk-in closet measuring 33x16! $1,150,000

CHICAGO Enjoy panoramic, penthouse views in this 2,600-square-foot Gold Coast home in a full amenity building. Entertain in the spacious great room and chef’s kitchen, and unwind in the master suite. $1,100,000

ALEX WOLKING CLHMS, CNE Keller Williams Chicago-Lincoln Park www.AlexWolking.com • alexwolking@kw.com • 312.343.1039 68

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IOWA

683 CHARISMATIC LANE IOWA CITY This home is located close to the interstate for quick access to all of Iowa City. Sitting on a quiet corner lot, this home features 4 bedrooms upstairs, with a spacious laundry room. This professionally designed home will draw you in with the custom kitchen with a hidden pantry and the master bath with a designer soaking tub. Call today to set up your private showing. $500,000

1445 E TARTAN DRIVE NORTH LIBERTY Custom home backing up to Liberty High School. Professionally designed with a custom glass shower, black stainless appliances, and a touch of modern farmhouse style, this home boasts 5 bedrooms and a workout room that your family is sure to enjoy, all on a large half-acre lot. Call today for a private showing.

Call for Price

MATTHEW D. LEPIC & NICOLE LEPIC Keller Williams Legacy Group Lepic Elite Home Team • www.LepicElite.com matthew.lepic@gmail.com • nicolelepic@gmail.com • 319.321.7199 Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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KENTUCKY

4735 BUCKNER PADUCAH Grab this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own this exquisite home with 10.3 acres of land on the West End of Paducah. The history of the home is evident, from its stone work — from a quarry in Illinois — all the way to its nearly 100 mature trees accenting the lush green acreage. $1,680,000

53 YUCCA LANE GILBERTSVILLE Waterfront home in the most prestigious area of Kentucky Lake — Sledd Creek Estates. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Gentle slope to the water that features a dock. $799,000

LESLIE HEATH Keller Williams Experience Realty LeslieHeath.com • leslieheath@kw.com • 270.331.2506 70

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MASSACHUSETTS

52 SALISBURY STREET WINCHESTER This luxury family home is situated on a beautiful lot in a desirable Winchester neighborhood. Gather in the sunlit living room next to the fireplace, enjoy family dinners in the formal dining room, cook delicious meals in your spacious kitchen, and find tranquility in the peaceful sunroom, which features French doors and windowed walls that truly let the outside in.

Boasting modern design, charming details and close proximity to everything Boston has to offer, 52 Salisbury Street is the perfect place to call home. $1,499,000

6 HARRISON STREET WINCHESTER Stunning new construction 6-bedroom, 7.5-bath Colonial in the highly sought-after Winchester Flats neighborhood, custom built with deluxe entertaining in mind. Combining modern design, exquisite styles and situated less than a mile from downtown, this home is a one-of-a-kind suburban gem. On the open-concept 1st floor is a gourmet chef’s kitchen that boasts an oversized island, White Rhino countertops, Wolf double oven, Sub-Zero fridge, custom cabinetry, and more.

Pending at $2,995,000

22 BROOKS STREET WINCHESTER Welcome to 22 Brooks Street, a stunning 3-story Colonial set on a picturesque street. Showcasing masterful design, quality craftsmanship and idyllic New England charm, the 5-bedroom, 5.5bath home caters to grand entertainers with its open-concept layout, soaring ceilings, gourmet chef’s kitchen and finished lowerlevel media space. A backyard features a fenced yard and a private deck for gathering. Situated near schools, walking/ hiking trails, parks and public transportation.

SOLD for $2,448,000

SVEN ANDERSEN Andersen Group Realty, Keller Williams Boston Northwest AndersenGroupRealty.com • Sven@AndersenGroupRealty.com • 781.729.2329 Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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MARYLAND

5517 BORTNER ROAD

12931 WEXFORD PARK

UPPERCO Custom manor home set on a gorgeous 45 acre lot. A stone exterior and front porch welcome you to an incredibly expansive home boasting Heartwood Pine floors throughout, 5 wood burning fireplaces, beamed ceilings, and more.

CLARKSVILLE Custom built with exceptional detail, this 13,000 square foot architectural masterpiece is a rare find. A resort-like backyard set on 3.85 secluded acres boasts an in-ground pool and hot tub, oversized patio, and custom landscaping enveloped by nature.

$2,250,000

$2,140,000

11545 MANORSTONE LANE

7001 GARDNER LANE

COLUMBIA A circular drive introduces this all-brick custom manor home on 1.47 landscaped acres backing to the 13th fairway of Hobbits Glen Golf Course. Hand-carved double doors welcome you into the dramatic 2-story foyer with a curved staircase leading to an overlook.

HIGHLAND Impeccable home in the heart of Swann Hill offers a circular drive approach, charming views, a Southern style covered front porch, and more than ample indoor-outdoor spaces for your enjoyment and pleasure!

$950,000

$950,000

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MARYLAND

6440 VILLA HILL DRIVE

14261 TRIADELPHIA MILL ROAD

ELDERSBURG Truly one-of-a-kind, this immaculate home is bound to be the envy of every guest. Set on a private lot, this gorgeous home boasts incredible winter views of the Liberty Reservoir, and lush treetop canopy views throughout the year.

DAYTON Perfectly set on 8 plus acres, this custom 7,130 square foot home offers refined interiors and lavish amenities. Backing to trees and the Brighton Dam Reservoir, this formal model home is truly energy efficient.

$1,400,000

$1,275,000

10617 DUTCHESS WAY

85 MARKET STREET

WOODSTOCK Beautiful Colonial nestled on a quiet lot offers a spacious 2 story foyer with a double staircase. The finished lower level boasts a 5th bedroom and full bath, exercise room, recreation room, game room and storage. Step outside to the TREX deck and open backyard.

ANNAPOLIS Enjoy the Annapolis lifestyle in this immaculate 2,724 square foot, Queen Anne-style home with water views from every level. This 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath residence boasts a complete chef’s kitchen, private owner’s suite, and bayed living room.

$900,000

$875,000

BOB LUCIDO President & CEO Associate Broker C. 410.979.6024 • O.410.465.6900 BobLucidoTeam.com • Bob@BobLucidoTeam.com Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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MISSISSIPPI

636 MT. LEOPARD ROAD FLORA Don’t miss this opportunity to own one of the most beautiful gated country estates tucked away on about 415 acres with an 88-acre lake. Nestled among wooded trees and rolling pastures are 3 homes. The Southern mansion boasts 5 bedrooms and 6.5 baths, soaring ceilings, heart pine floors, an elevator, den with cypress walls, and a formal living/dining room with a breathtaking chandelier. The 2nd home of 5,815 square feet offers 4 bedrooms, a fabulous wine cellar, den, and kitchen. $5,999,000

130 DEER HAVEN DRIVE MADISON This incredible home boasts wood/travertine floors, huge windows overlooking the 50-acre lake, stone columns/fireplaces, and soaring ceilings!

The grand European Habersham, topof-the-line kitchen is a gourmet cook’s dream with a Lacanche French range, granite countertops, and double Sub-Zero refrigerator. The master suite is complete with a fireplace, private den, and his/ hers dressing and bath suites. The private boathouse and multiple piers make this a fisherman’s paradise. $2,400,000

120 INDIAN CREEK BOULEVARD FLOWOOD This amazing custom-built home has 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths plus a theater room and an office.

Details abound, including brick accents, hardwood floors, custom tile work, high-end appliances, and exposed beams. The great room ceiling exceeds 20-plus feet and has an amazing view of the backyard, customdesigned gunite pool, detached garage, and cabana with outdoor kitchen. The pool cabana has a half bath and storage area that could be easily converted to the 4th garage. $899,900

STEPHANIE REMORE REALTOR, SRS, ABR Keller Williams Realty, Madison stephanieremore@kw.com • 601.955.7176 74

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MONTANA

343 ANTELOPE RIDGE ROAD

42 SKY CREST DRIVE

BELGRADE Enjoy rustic elegance and 21st-century living in this exquisite 4-bedroom, 3-bath custom home. A ledge stone fireplace anchors the center room, which opens to the spacious gourmet kitchen. This 1.77-acre property is perched on a ridge for optimal views and borders state land.

BOZEMAN You have to see this home to appreciate all of the luxurious amenities. Tall double doors open into the expansive living/dining/kitchen area where a massive wall of windows frames exquisite mountain views.

This 4-bedroom home features a gourmet chef’s kitchen, theater room, and much more! $1,300,000

$1,400,000

136 MARKS WAY

1118 ANTELOPE RIDGE ROAD

BELGRADE Sitting on nearly 3 acres, this Contemporary 1-level home (plus 2 apartment spaces) boasts many luxurious amenities, including heated concrete floors, a Tulikivi stone stove, 9-foot windows, custom painted doors, a 1,000-square-foot gym, sauna, zero-maintenance exterior, and a 50-year roof. $1,250,000

BELGRADE Stunning 1-level, 5-bedroom, 3-bath home nestled on 1.55 acres with incredible views of the Bridgers and Gallatin Valley. Entertain your guests in the gourmet kitchen or formal dining room, around the fireplace in the living room, or on the back patio, complete with a Viking barbecue and fire pit! $765,000

CAROLYNE CALVIN CLHMS™, ABR, GRI, SFR, GREEN, CREA, CRS Keller Williams Montana Realty emailcarolyne@gmail.com • www.carolynecalvin.com • 406.570.9144 Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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NEVADA

3820 FROST LANE RENO In the heart of South Reno’s historic and desirable Frost Ranches, this majestic Mediterranean-inspired home feels as if it were transported from the villas of Northern Italy. Top-of-the-line finishes and custom amenities abound at every turn. The grand, gated entrance with a gently hewn stone driveway greets you as you enter this tranquil and private estate. Enjoy preparing meals and entertaining in the professionally equipped chef’s kitchen. Relaxation awaits you in your luxurious master suite boasting a fireplace, spa-like bathroom, walk-in closet, and expansive views from the private balcony. Three ponds and gently rolling pastures surrounded by lush, mature greenery span the 2.62-acre grounds with water rights. Your collection of cars plus an RV will be stored in the 2,871-square-foot, 6-car garage. $5,995,000

CRISTY SILVERMAN The Silverman Team, Keller Williams Group One, Inc. RenoLuxuryListings.com • csilverman@kw.com • 775.342.8388 76

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NEW MEXICO

414 CANYON ROAD SANTA FE One of Santa Fe’s most distinguished Canyon Road properties is now available for sale. Exemplary Santa Fe styling throughout, this historic residenceturned-gallery dates back to the 1730s and is single-level with interior spaces spanning 2,352 square feet. Zoned for gallery use as well as residential, the authentic territorial adobe building has an elegantly remodeled gourmet kitchen that adds modern luxury to the traditional setting, including brick flooring, kiva fireplaces and vigas. Additionally, there is over 4,000 exterior square feet of landscaped gardens currently used for displaying sculptures. Located in the prime section of Canyon Road’s fabled and walkable gallery district, an area known for high-income-producing galleries, this lucrative property is the complete package and is as suitable to a national investor as it is an owner occupier. $1,999,000

MELISSA PIPPIN-CARSON & ROGER CARSON Carson & Carson Santa Fe Real Estate, Keller Williams Santa Fe www.Santafepropertyfinder.com • twicethesellingpower@gmail.com M. 505.699.3112 • R. 505.699.8759 Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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NEW MEXICO

114 PASEO DEL CONEJO SANTA FE A Modern Treasure. Beautifully sighted on 2.5 acres with Jemez and Sangre de Cristo Mountain views, this exquisite, truly unique home designed by noted Dallas architect Lionel Morrison is now under construction in collaboration with Dwellings...A Kagan Company. The interior spaces are refined and cleanly detailed. Features include floor-to-ceiling glass, a glorious outdoor living area, reflecting pond, and a 3-car garage. $1,995,000

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NORTH CAROLINA

65 SOUTHERN HILLS PLACE PINEHURST This French Country-style home overlooks the lake on its own peninsula at the Country Club of North Carolina. Located in the gated golf mecca, this home has 6 bedrooms, including a separate guesthouse, in-ground swimming pool, 3-car garage, walls of windows to take in the water views, 300-bottle wine cellar, his/hers baths and closets in the master, butler’s entrance and pantry perfect for entertaining, chef’s dream kitchen, and a courtyard.

$1,600,000

20 CULDEE ROAD PINEHURST Built in 1930 and totally renovated in 2008, this home was the Rectory for the Catholic Church.

It is located in the heart of the Village of Pinehurst, just 2 blocks from the Pinehurst Country Club’s world-famous No. 2 golf course. Features include original oak beams, oak pocket doors, a wine-tasting room, 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, 3 fireplaces, and inviting outdoor entertaining space. Pinehurst Country Club membership available for transfer.

$1,400,000

115 APAWAMIS CIRCLE PINEHURST This waterfront home at the Country Club of North Carolina is on over an acre of privacy. This gated community is known for excellent golf and amenities for the active family and retirees. Three bedrooms, a master closet like none other, large living and dining room combination, kitchen and office overlook Lake Dornoch.

The living areas feature cypress paneling and huge new Pella windows. The kitchen includes a 6-burner Wolf gas range and Sub-Zero refrigerator.

$1,125,000

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NORTH CAROLINA

121 BERRY CREEK FLAT ROCK Upscale living at its best with majestic multi-range, panoramic mountain views. Admire the amazing architectural details and luxurious finishes of this home coupled with multi-level decking and a 60-foot waterfall. This spectacular home is magnified by its vaulted ceilings, open concept, travertine and hardwood floors, arched doorways, great room with an impressive fireplace and expanse of windows designed to capture the views.

$1,395,000

273 CHATSWORTH COURT FLAT ROCK Spectacular, unobstructed long-range mountain views in one of Kenmure’s finest luxury homes. Situated on a private cul-de-sac with 4.7 acres of professional landscaping and stone paths meandering throughout the property, this home features an impressive entry with stone archways, and 10-foot vaulted ceilings. The heart of the home is the great room boasting a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and wall of windows.

$1,275,000

182 MOUNT HEBRON ROAD HENDERSONVILLE This exceptional Arts and Crafts style home is situated on 1.5 landscaped acres with majestic longrange views. Stroll past the impressive waterfall and pond and enter through the custom-designed Tuscan front doors. The heart of the home is the great room with vaulted ceilings, a stone fireplace and open floor plan connecting seamlessly to the breakfast area, oversized gourmet kitchen and dining room.

$939,000

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OHIO

3658 REGENCY WOODS TRAIL

2987 RAINBOW LANE

RICHFIELD Sensational custom-built Colonial sited on 1-plus acres on a culde-sac, abutting the Nature Preserve, highlights superior craftsmanship and design. Walk-out lower level offers 2,000 additional square feet. $775,000

RICHFIELD One-of-a-kind Colonial, nestled on almost 3.5 acres. Grand 2-story great room features a gas fireplace, wall of windows, and hardwood floors First-floor master suite features a glamour bath and French doors. $825,000

1005 ROBINWOOD HILLS DRIVE

3526 CRAWFORD DRIVE

BATH Georgian Colonial sited on 1.5 acres boasts a picturesque setting. This property presents 6,500-plus square feet, including 1,200 living square feet in the lower level, 6 bedrooms, 7 baths, a 4-car garage and more. $925,000

RICHFIELD Stunning all brick, 3-level Georgian Colonial nestled on 1.3 acres with an open gourmet kitchen. Fabulous lower-level family room boasts a theater room, recording studio, bath, playhouse and ball pit. $950,000

2879 SOUREK ROAD

4266 OVIATT ROAD

BATH Exquisite French country manor of quarried stone and copper, situated on 9.8 acres, presents a stocked pond with fountain and ample undeveloped wooded property to accommodate a barn/horse stable. $2,000,000

BATH Situated on 2.5 private, wooded acres, this well-maintained, 4-bedroom, 4-bath, brick Colonial presents over 4,300 square feet of living space with top-notch quality and serene, park-like surroundings. $555,000

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OKLAHOMA

6524 OAK HERITAGE OAK TREE This stately 5-bedroom, 4.1bath home in a guard-gated Country Club community boasts soaring ceilings, a mainlevel luxurious master suite with his/hers closets, 3 living areas, open floor plan, and designer kitchen with huge island, large pantry and butler’s pantry/bar. A private 1st-floor guest suite occupies its own wing and opens to the outdoor entertaining space. The oversized backyard features a saltwater pool, spa, outdoor fireplace and built-in grill. www.6524oakheritage.info

$950,000

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2401 OLD CREEK EDMOND Swim year-round in your pool and spa or enjoy the soothing sounds of the waterfalls from your outdoor living space with wood-burning fireplace. Stately exterior and landscaping welcome you into this wellcared-for home in gated Iron Horse Ranch.

The master retreat offers high ceilings, his/ hers closets, and ample bath space for a spa-like experience. The outdoor living space offers plenty of shade with a great view of the pool and is the perfect size for entertaining. www.2401oldcreekrd.info

$655,000

1321 REISS COURT HIDDEN GEM This Santa Barbara-styled oasis, designed for entertaining, features multiple living areas, a game room and cook’s kitchen. The outdoor living space features custom lighting and landscaping with a stunning setting to live year-round.

Master retreat offers a sitting area, deluxe spa bath with glass-enclosed shower, and dressing room closet with windows for ample natural light. Downstairs offers office space, another living room, full bath and up to 2 more bedrooms. www.1321reissct.info

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$714,000

SIMON SHINGLETON Keller Williams Elite • O. 405.948.7500 www.405houseandhome.com • simon@405houseandhome.com • C. 405.633.3611 Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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OKLAHOMA

2420 S 24TH STREET CHICKASHA Resort-style living with this private, country-feel home with city amenities on 15 acres. The many amenities include a theater room, outdoor kitchen, oversized shop with living quarters, and a princess palace in the backyard. This house features plenty of space, which includes your very own park and pond complete with a new dock. The pool is a beach-style pool with a gradual walk-in. The spa room is located in a separate structure featuring a sunken hot tub for easy entrance. $1,299,000

404 JEFFRIES DRIVE TUTTLE No detail has been overlooked in this one-of-a-kind home on a beautiful 15.3-acre lot. From 20-foot ceilings in the living room to the indoor slide, this house continues to impress. The dream kitchen is complete with a built-in fridge, separate ice maker, 2 dishwashers, and professional oven with pot filler. Enjoy the theater room, wine bar, and gas fireplace. The impressive exterior features an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, and heated saltwater pool. This house is fabulous from the oversized master bath down to the boutique closet. $1,299,999

504 N ROCKWELL AVENUE BLANCHARD Beautiful, spacious home on 20 sprawling acres. Soak in the sun from the in-ground pool with electric cover and wonderful sunroom. This home boasts 2 master suites and 3 fireplaces, hardwood floors, and a security system and cameras.

With 6 amazing outbuildings, this dreamy location is truly perfect for all your hobbies including horseback riding! Outdoor features include a 3-stall barn, tack room with full bath, wash stall, greenhouse, and huge wood shop with a heated floor.

Just reduced to $1,349,999

JENNIFER GILCHREST REALTOR® Keller Williams Green Meadow Realty • O. 405.691.2556 • C. 405.414.5089 jennifergilchresthomes.com • jennifergilchrest@kw.com 84

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OREGON

EXTRAORDINARY INCOME-GENERATING LUXURY RANCH SISTERS/BEND Premier luxury working ranch with everything you need for entertaining, livestock and horses.

Over 46 acres with beautiful Cascade views, fenced/cross fenced, irrigation, equine training facilities with over 36 stalls, indoor-outdoor arenas and more. A rare find with 2 tax lots that include 3 legal residences! Luxurious 5,800-square-foot lodge home with amazing Cascade views designed for entertaining and has a 2-bedroom apartment over the garage. The 2nd home is the original updated ranch house and the 3rd home is a recently remodeled double-wide, both perfectly set up for rental income. Easy access to Bend, Sisters and Redmond.

Amazing opportunity for a once-in-a-lifetime property and a treasure of Central Oregon! $2,750,000

16675 WILT ROAD SISTERS Welcome home to a once-in-a-lifetime, luxury estate nestled on almost 20 private acres in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Built by the award-winning builder Ross Alexander, this home was designed to emulate the Timberline Lodge in Mt. Hood Oregon with custom craftsmanship throughout. Entertain in this 5,457 SF luxury lodge with custom furniture and art, as well as a floor-to-ceiling stone, wood-burning fireplace.

A gourmet kitchen with state-of-the-art Heartland appliances and hand-carved sink, home office with dual custom built-ins and private entry. Outdoor living areas with multiple decks, water feature, barbecue kitchen, and more. Would make a perfect corporate retreat or luxury rental/investment property. $2,895,000

JODI SATKO & COURTENEY SATKO Oregon Lifestyle Property Group Keller Williams Central Oregon 541.550.0819 satkosellsoregon@gmail.com Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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TENNESSEE

620 GARDENIA WAY MURFREESBORO This chic, inviting home is full of amenities, including rich hardwoods with inlays, coffered ceilings, arched doorways, and elegant trim! The entryway features hardwood stairs with wrought iron spindles. The French Country kitchen boasts a center island, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, shiplap and exposed brick, and a built-in oven. There is a drop station, huge utility room with sink, and a workspace. The master suite is downstairs with the master bath featuring a custom tile shower. Plenty of spacious rooms and ample storage. Entertain outdoors with the large, covered back porch with extended patio. $524,900

ANN HOKE Keller Williams Realty, Ann Hoke & Associates ann@annhoke.com • 615.397.4024 86

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TEXAS

2,280-ACRE WATERFRONT RANCH This 2,280-acre, multi-income ranch lies along the banks of the iconic Red River. Rich fertile soil and water from the Red River are the main contributors to the 7,000-plus pecan trees that are processed on site. The 5 hay meadows yield approximately 3,200 bales a year, which are stored in barns strategically located throughout the property for efficient distribution to the 700-plus acres. There are 6 homes on the property: a 9,500-square-foot, 3-bedroom, 5-bath home with a cabana and pool; a 7,700-square-foot 5-bedroom, 5-bath ranch-style home boasting a butler’s pantry, wet bar and gym; and 4 employee homes, totalling 26,000 square feet. Other features include 4 large workshops and cattle facilities with state-certified scales. $19,950,000

DAWN HIBBEN BROKER IN TEXAS, ARKANSAS & OKLAHOMA Keller Williams Realty Plano • dawnhibben@kw.com • 580.743.3174 soldmyranch.com Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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15811 BOOTH CIRCLE VOLENTE Stunning Custom Built gated 1.25 acre estate on Deep Water Lake Travis. This home offers 7,143 square feet of living space, 5 bedrooms and 5 full baths. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Travis and the Hill Country. Fabulous pool with fountains and lights. Private 1,500-square-foot boat dock with 2 boat slips, 2 jet ski slips and tram.

$3,100,000

1306 LIKENESS ROAD SPICEWOOD Contemporary Farmhouse on 5.19 acres. Private entry gate. This home offers 3,139 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 1 half bath. Entertainment Garage/Barn for 8-10 cars, boats and RV parking. 3 Horse stables with fenced pasture. Sparkling pool with waterfalls.

31,00 Gallon rainwater storage and well.

Gated community with water access.

$1,595,000

601 BROOKS HOLLOW ROAD LAKEWAY Custom Built home on 1 acre in heart of Lakeway. This home offers 3,704 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths.

Easy walk to private HOA day dock for lake access. Hill Country views in private setting. Casual indoor and outdoor living spaces. Fabulous pool for relaxation. Close to marinas, tennis and golf.

$974,000

MARY HICKEY ASSOCIATED BROKER Keller Williams Realty Lake Travis www.maryhickey.com • mary@maryhickey.com • 512.796.4245 88

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TEXAS

14011 PANORAMA DRIVE AUSTIN This magnificent home is an entertainer’s dream. Overlooking the main basin of Lake Travis. This home is perfectly placed to maximize the inspiring view. Extensively updated on the interior and exterior, while retaining the home’s unique style. The gourmet kitchen is the heart of this home and features custom cabinetry, porcelain counters, Viking appliances and a Thermador induction cooktop. Spacious 1-bedroom guest casita also has a view of the lake. Conveniently located, close to town, shopping, dining and schools. Featuring 7 bedrooms and 4 baths. $2,750,000

KATIE JOHNSTON REALTOR®, GRI Keller Williams Realty Lake Travis www.620properties.com • katie@620properties.com • 512.299.1158 Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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From the Hills to the Harbor, We Have You Covered.

Greater Austin | Texas Hill Country | Highland Lakes

Jeremy Reed 806.786.6042

Leslie Mellenbruch 512.924.8555

Jarrett Bates 830.265.0033

Marisa Stromberg 512.924.8666

Maddy Hill 512.923.1268

JeremyReed@kw.com

lmellenbruch@kw.com

jbates@nctv.com

marisakstromberg@gmail.com

maddyhillatx@kw.com

Travis Toman 806.787.0249

Shanna Garrett 512.755.7238

Jenny Aston 512.736.2188

Ron G. Smith 512.897.7105

Bill Dippo 512.297.2177

travistoman@kw.com

shannajo.realty@gmail.com

jennyaston@kw.com

ron@rongsmith.com

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Ann Kimbriel 512.751.9341

Sonya Powers 512.590.2258

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sonya@sonyapowers.com

Find out more at: RiverHillsPropertyGroup.com

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TEXAS

3902 PACK SADDLE DRIVE

400 COUNTY ROAD 119 A

HORSESHOE BAY Modern weekend retreat with 2 masters, a saltwater pool, and boat dock all located on the best water frontage with northeasterly views of Lake LBJ. Contact Jarrett Bates at 830.265.0033. $2,250,000

BURNET Amazing lake house with approximately 100 feet of waterfront, plus 3 lots across the street! Recently renovated throughout. Featuring a doubledecker boat dock. Contact Ann Kimbriel at 512.751.9341. $859,000

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HIGHLAND HAVEN Make this Lake LBJ home your personal retreat! A delightful opportunity for friends and family to enjoy lake living on the banks of the lake. Contact Sonya Powers at 512.590.2258. $799,000

AUSTIN Exquisite custom home on 5-plus acres featuring a 5-stall horse barn, and dressage arena. The 6,300-plus-square-foot interior boasts many luxury finishes. Contact Jenny Aston at 512.736.2188. $1,700,000

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SPICEWOOD Gated waterfront estate with views overlooking Lake Travis located in a golf course community. Enjoy the outdoor living spaces, boat dock and infinity pool. Contact Jenny Aston at 512.736.2188. $1,595,000

BURNET Tranquility and Hill Country views for miles! Country meets Contemporary in this open-concept custom home with a pool, and outdoor kitchen. Contact Shanna Garrett at 512.755.7238. $860,000

KELLER WILLIAMS LAKE TRAVIS RIVERHILLS PROPERTY GROUP 1921 Lohman’s Crossing, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78734 www.RiverHillsPropertyGroup.com • 512.263.9090 Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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723 CUTLASS LAKEWAY Entertainer’s Paradise! Panoramic lake views from multiple large decks. This home offers a crisp, polished interior with Brazilian cherrywood floors, walls of windows, high ceilings, expansive living areas and exceptional craftsmanship. The kitchen boasts custom cabinets, granite, glass tile, KitchenAid and Miele appliances, courtyard and lake views. The 3rd-floor master retreat features a living area, walk-in closet, dual vanities, separate tub and shower. Guest apartment with private entry, bath and kitchenette! Easement to lot next door for shared boat dock. $1,700,000

MARY LYNNE GIBBS BROKER, ABR, CLHMS, CRB, CRS, GRI, E-PRO Keller Williams Realty, Lake Travis • The Gibbs Team Austin 512.431.2403 • austinluxurybroker@gmail.com • www.MaryLynneGibbs.com 92

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Proven Luxury Specialist Amber is an Austin native who has been earning accolades as a top performer since her first year as a Realtor. With more than 10 years of experience, Amber focuses on the luxury residential real estate market, going above and beyond for the most discerning clients and properties. In addition to her philanthropic initiatives, Amber actively pursues professional development opportunities to stay current with her business, earning credentials like Certified Negotiation Expert, which less than 1 percent of Realtors have, and being a member of the Keller Williams Luxury Home Division since its conception.

Keller Williams Lake Travis amberharthomes.com amber@amberharthomes.com 512.415.9023

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A M B E R

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Austin | Lakeway | Texas Hill Country

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mber works in Austin and the surrounding Texas Hill Country located west of the city. The gorgeous properties located in the booming Lake Travis area are some of the most sought-after homes in the state. According to a recent report, Lake Travis is the biggest lake market in Texas! Million-dollar homes boast stunning hill country views, lakefront views and access to the beautiful blue waters of Lake Travis. This area also features world-class golf course communities, dining, shopping, entertainment, and awardwinning school systems.

Integrity and Heart.

Laurie’s success as a real estate professional stems from her faith, industry knowledge, and her commitment to “Doing the right thing, without compromise” in Business, and in LIFE! With 24 years of experience in real estate in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Laurie’s reputation for honesty, negotiation skills, and personal care, creates lifetime clients and referrals. Education, technology, and effective marketing strategies deliver the best results for her clients. Called as “a missionary disguised as a Realtor,” she thrives on serving God and others, with integrity and love. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” (Colossians 3:23) When Laurie isn’t working real estate, you’ll likely find her serving in her local community or on a mission boat in the Amazon, Brazil (speaking fluent Portuguese) or elsewhere in the world.

Keller Williams Realty — Dallas www.YourDallasHomeInfo.com LaurieSteenis@kw.com 214.729.0359

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L A U RI E

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Dallas | Collin | Tarrant | Denton | Rockwall Counties

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he city of Dallas where Laurie calls home is the No. 1 most populous metropolitan area in Texas, and 4th in the nation with one of the strongest, most diverse real estate markets today. The Dallas/Fort Worth area is home to more than 100,000 businesses and 1,500 corporate headquarters — ranking 4th in Fortune 500 corporate headquarters and is a thriving relocation destination due to its business-friendly environment and affordability. A vibrant lifestyle, phenomenal array of entertainment, and numerous economic and educational opportunities make this affluent city and area one to call home.

TEXAS

1523 CROCKETT GARDENS ROAD GEORGETOWN Cavitt Richmond custom home on 1.93 acres with all the bells and whistles! This home includes 4 bedrooms plus an office/study. The master suite features a walk-in shower and closet. The cook’s kitchen has an extra island prep sink and a huge pantry. Entertain on the large covered patio that includes an outdoor kitchen with a refrigerator and granite counters. The home includes a detached 1,100-square-foot workshop with AC and a half bath, as well as an oversized 3-car garage. $825,000

JANICE PRESNELL REALTOR Keller Williams Cedar Park www.janicesellsaustintx.com • janice@youraustintxagent.com • 512.966.2466 Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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22560 E. RANGE SAN ANTONIO Gated hilltop luxury home with 5,172 square feet offering 360-degree views from every room on over 50-wildlife-exempt acres plus an expansive deck and vanishing-edge pool. State-of-the-art home features an exclusive fiber optic network, media room and 2nd-floor crow’s nest library with 2 private balconies. $2,485,000

9611 FM2325 WIMBERLEY Enjoy 40-plus unrestricted, AG-exempt acres highlighted by longrange views! The impressive main house opens to expansive patios with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace plus a sparkling pool and spa. Features include a casita, barndominium, aviary and other outbuildings. Perfect for an event venue, restaurant or residence. Nine miles from Wimberley. $2,250,000

1 CHELSEA GREEN THE DOMINION SAN ANTONIO Live well and entertain lavishly, year round, indoors and out, in this 6,047-square-foot, Santa Barbara-style estate on a private cul-de-sac offering Architectural Digest quality and ambience.

This chic home offers a gallery entry, marble and mesquite wood floors, and natural light throughout. $1,175,000

DENISE GRAVES ABR, CLHMS, CRS, GRI, REALTOR® Keller Williams Portfolio Real Estate, The Graves Group TheGravesGroup.com • denise@thegravesgroup.com • 210.260.2176 96

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UTAH/MEXICO

3349 AMERICAN SADDLER DRIVE

69 ESPIRITU

PARK CITY This contemporary gem, built by architect Steve Stanton, is perfectly perched to take advantage of one of the best views in Park City.

The property offers easy access to skiing, dining, shopping, and all of the outdoor recreation imaginable. www.3349americansaddlerdr.com

LOS CABOS, MEXICO Completely renovated home within the Las Terrazas enclave boasting spectacular ocean views and thoughtful design with generous indoor-outdoor living set amidst one of the most stunning backdrops. Separate guest villa makes hosting additional guests a dream.

$6,400,000

$6,990,000

199 WHITE PINE CANYON ROAD

7251 SPUR LANE

PARK CITY Meticulously designed, this home with elegant high-end appliances, finishes, and aesthetics is located in the heart of North America’s largest ski resort, Park City. It sits perched in the trees with ski-in/ski-out access directly off of a groomed and maintained run. www.colony199.com

PARK CITY This unique single-level ranch home is a celebration of beauty and authentic luxury, featuring an abundance of natural light, multiple grand gathering areas, and awe-inspiring custom woodwork and cabinetry throughout. www.7251spurlane.com

$9,500,000

$3,495,000

GREG MINER REALTOR, J.D. Keller Williams Utah Luxury RE Group www.utahluxurygroup.com • greg@utahluxurygroup.com • 435.668.7771 Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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VIRGINIA

11103 VANDERBILT COVE SPOTSYLVANIA Stunning home in the luxury gated community of Fawn Lake. Designed to offer tranquil lakeside living as well as family-friendly camaraderie and outdoor recreation, this home blends the best of nature’s amenities with the charm and prestige of distinctive estates to create an exclusive yet welcoming feel. The home features 5 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half baths, and more than 12,500 square feet of exceptional living space. Fawn Lake is home to an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course that winds perfectly around the lake and community. Fawn Lake offers a country club, tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball court, pickleball, soccer field, baseball field, a marina, dog park, and 24-hour security. To learn more about this home, please visit www.11103VanderbiltCove.com.

$3,200,000

ANN WILSON Keller Williams Metro Center www.AnnWilsonHomes.com • ann@annwilsonhomes.com • 703.328.0532 98

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Experience and results.

J E N N I F E R H O S K I N S C E O

As a 33-year resident of Northern Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C., Jennifer has witnessed the transformation of the Nation’s Capitol suburb into the leading technology and data center of the World. Full of energy and vibrancy, Northern Virginia has the pulse of the big city with a small-town feel. Today, our luxury home styles reflect our international diversity and culture.

Whether you desire views of the Potomac River, a traditional brick home in a lush tree-lined golf community, a historic plantation home in horse country or seek modern upscale living in one of our many urban walkable town centers, you will find it. Jennifer’s depth of real estate experience, business acumen, attention to detail, use of intelligent real estate technology and exceptional client service give you the peace of mind you deserve and need in our fast-moving real estate market.

Now offering video conferencing, virtual private home showings and remote settlement options across the country and the world.

Metro Washington, DC | Northern Virginia Arlington County | Fairfax County | Loudoun County Keller Williams Realty Loudoun Gateway www.jenniferhoskins.com jenn@jenniferhoskins.com 703.785.8296

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VIRGINIA

9988 WINTERCREST DRIVE ASHLAND Situated on 39 acres, this home is conveniently located in Ashland, VA, and features an amazing layout with a central courtyard designed for year-round recreation. Follow the imported, marble tile floor through the 1st floor, from the opulent living room with a grand fireplace to a kitchen that was made for entertaining. A hall of French doors opens to the covered patio and courtyard with arched details and a pool. This property has the perfect combination of luxury, convenience and seclusion! $2,200,000

105 PANORAMA ROAD MONTROSS Aptly named, Panorama is a historic, equestrian estate located on 130-plus acres as part of the Historical Home Registry. This meticulously restored Georgian home has been completely restored within the last 5 years. The kitchen features a fireplace, custom cabinetry, SubZero and Wolf appliances, and marble and soapstone counters. The upstairs offers 4 bedrooms and 2 additional bedrooms/bath suites on the 3rd floor. The outbuildings include a 12-stall barn with an office, bath and extensive storage. $1,930,000

2701 WICKLOW LANE NORTH CHESTERFIELD Come see this charming 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath, 2-story brick home. This property features solid redwood, hand-carved doors in the entry foyer with 21-foot ceilings and beautiful parquet floors. The master bedroom features a solid mahogany, hand-carved double-door entry with cypress wood trim.

The master bath boasts a Jacuzzi tub and double-sink vanity. A 4-season sunroom lets in natural light, and the outdoor patio is perfect for outdoor entertaining.

$659,000

DAVID WRIGHT Keller Williams Midlothian davidwright@herggroup.com • 804.307.2589 100

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WASHINGTON

3405 NW MCMASTER DRIVE

3617 NW MCMASTER DRIVE

CAMAS Modern 4,228-square-foot home features a massive great room with a formal dining room, and a gourmet kitchen with 12-foot, floor-toceiling windows. The master suite has a large soaking tub, steam shower and sauna. Private outdoor living space to include a kitchen, gas fireplace and dog run. MLS# 20348436 $1,595,000

CAMAS This new construction home has a large open-concept floor plan.

Entertain in the gourmet kitchen with a restaurant booth that opens up to the massive great room. Includes a spa-like master suite, 3 en suite bedrooms, a workout room, and a theater room with a golf simulator and entertaining bar and wine cellar. MLS# 20558044 $2,295,000

3623 NW MCMASTER DRIVE

6730 NW LONGBOW LANE

CAMAS This custom-to-be-built home will feature 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, and over 7,000 square feet of living space. Tucked back in a private oasis, you will love entertaining in the massive great room and gourmet kitchen, which features 12-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows, custom cabinets and hardwood floors. MLS# 20653307 $2,350,000

CAMAS This modern smart home features walnut shiplap walls, quartered and rift white-oak hardwood floors, and quartz, granite and marble throughout. Entertain in 2,300 square feet of outdoor space, including a large outdoor kitchen, built-in gas fire pit, a brick pizza oven, outdoor shower and large in-ground spa. MLS# 20323913 $2,300,000

RACHEL GECHO REALTOR Gecho Homes, Keller Williams Premier Partners gechohomes.com • Rachel@GechoHomes.com • 503.724.7339 Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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A New Level of Service and Results As a real estate professional for over 33 years, luxury broker Mary Lee of Keller Williams Bellevue Realty has seen the Seattle and surrounding areas grow into thriving cities, rich with diversity and wonderful communities to work in and call home. Mary is dedicated to providing exceptional service and results for every client and enjoys working by referral.

As the head of the Luxury Homes Division for the Bellevue Market Center, and part of the Leadership Team, Mary brings innovative, top-tier strategies and solutions to her clients, creating a smooth and enjoyable home buying and home selling experience. She is a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, Luxuryhomes.com, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE), Certified Real Estate Instructor, one of the Top 100 Most Influential Real Estate Executives in Washington and a Multi-Year Winner of Seattle Magazine Five Star Real Estate Award.

Keller Williams Realty Bellevue maryleerealestate.com mary@maryleerealestate.com 425.941.4229

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M A R Y

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Seattle | Mercer Island | Bellevue | Kirkland | Sammamish | Redmond | Woodinville

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ary works in Seattle and the Eastside communities of Mercer Island, Bellevue, Kirkland, Sammamish, Redmond and Woodinville. Seattle is one of the top destinations for employment, with companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Boeing headquartered here. As the region’s gateway to the globe, 30 airlines connect to 91 non-stop domestic and 27 international destinations. Known as the “Emerald City,” Seattle has many waterfront communities and easy access to Puget Sound.

A strong economy, top-tier medical facilities, award-winning restaurants and access to the lush Pacific Northwest mountains make Seattle a great place to live!

CANADA

11 CLYDE COURT PORT PERRY Exquisite custom-built home by Fourteen Estates is nestled on about a 2.8-acre lot in the prestigious and upscale Honey Harbor Heights community. Just steps to Lake Scugog, this 3-bedroom home boasts elegant and luxurious finishings thoughout. The chef-inspired gourmet kitchen offers Cambria quartz countertops, a center island with breakfast bar and servery, and a walk-in pantry. The impressive, light-filled great room features soaring cathedral ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling fireplace and stunning views of the landscape. Enjoy the sunset from the lanai with a built-in fireplace. The oversized 3-car garage boasts 9-foot-high doors and room for a hoist. This home features too many upgades to list.

$1,399,900

SHAWN LEPP Keller Williams Energy Lepp Group Real Estate, The Shawn Lepp Group www.ShawnLepp.com • shawn@shawnlepp.com • 905.409.6778 Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.

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CANADA

NESTLED IN A WELCOMING FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD WEST TORONTO Welcome to a custom home that pairs a stately, traditional exterior with a clean, crisp, and modern interior. Each room sparkles with impeccable attention to detail. This almost 4,900-square-foot home is perfect for growing families, featuring impressive principal rooms, a sensational kitchen, and a warm, inviting family room. Its 4-season sunroom with stunning sliding doors looks out onto a backyard large enough for a swimming pool. Energy-efficient features include triple-glazed windows, LED lighting, and independently zoned heating and air conditioning systems controlled by Smart Home technology. This gem is located in a premier Toronto school district. This home has been virtually staged. $3,100,000 CAD

ELEGANT, EXCLUSIVE RETREAT NORTH TORONTO This grand home sits within the exclusive community of Estate of Uplands — home to some of Canada’s most affluent families. This lush, private half-acre property features a luxurious 12,000-square-foot home that has been meticulously designed. The property is conveniently located, with easy access to highways, Pearson airport, and excellent private and public schools. This remarkable home is perfect for hosting lavish events or family celebrations. Your guests will delight in the spacious 2-story great room, and the kitchen that is truly a chef’s dream. Entertainment options abound, with a home fitness center, a basketball court, and an outdoor pool with a pool-side bar. $6,888,000 CAD

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Farm to

Resort Until recently, few culinary professionals went so far as to become both the farmer and the chef.

By Kristen Ordonez

Terranea

TERRANEA RESORT PHOTO COURTESY TERRANEA; INSET PHOTO BY FIGLEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY

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a world where local sourcing and sustainable accountability have become imperative, chefs at luxury hotels and resorts are taking on the needs of both their guests as well as the surrounding environment by farming on their own property.

Sustaining Wellness The mission of Chablé in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico is to redefine wellness and provide guests with authentic Mexican experiences, according to general manager Rocco Bova. Be it through gastronomy or cultural traditions, the resort operates in ways that promote a respect for nature and the environment, with an air of luxury.

In order to preserve and promote the Mayan culture, the owners of Chablé first allocated sufficient land for farming, with some parcels structured to provide Maya ka’anches, or raised vegetable beds, derived from the idea of keeping harvests raised to be closer to the Gods and to receive blessings. Overall, Bova says that Chablé’s commitment to local harvesting and farm-grown produce “organically brings wellness into the picture.”

“Wellness is not intended as having a great massage, get fit or eat well, but is an overall sense of happiness, enjoying the little things and everything about life. This is when one reaches their own purpose in life,” Bova says.

Alongside wellness, gastronomy is one

of the pillars of Chablé’s experience as chefs incorporate fresh produce from the resort’s Maya garden as star ingredients in their dishes, highlighting the fruits (or vegetables) of their labor. Under the leadership of acclaimed chef Jorge Vallejo, Executive Chef Luis Ronzón utilizes the organic, seasonal ingredients at the resort’s three restaurants, all of which have their own particular style and atmosphere.

Chablé’s signature restaurant Ixi’im presents a sophisticated menu created by Vallejo that showcases an innovative blend of Mexican and local influences. The scallop dish tiradito, for example, uses fresh seafood and citrus from the peninsula, paired with smoked avocado, cabbage and dehydrated chia.

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From casual fare to healthy, wholesome selections, Chablé aims to provide “the best culinary, non-pretentious experience in the middle of the Mayan jungle” served from the heart, says Bova of Chablé.

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Emulating Ireland

to use her produce to open a restaurant in an “Irish Country House” in 1964 and later as a guesthouse. Ballymaloe House now celebrates over 50 years of international recognition as the home of Irish Country cuisine and hospitality, and is the only Irish venue that has been rated

by Condé Nast Traveler magazine as one of the world’s top 100 hotels.

Ballymaloe House is the foundation of the Irish food movement, general manager Peter Loughnane affirms, who notes that the hotel’s mission is to emulate the simple and superb cooking of the best country houses in Ireland through sustainable sourcing. “We have always gathered fresh produce from our own garden and glasshouses, meat reared by local farmers,

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Guests also have the opportunity to become part of the farm-to-table experience, according to Bova, from picking ingredients for their tea, to working with bartenders to infuse their favorite cocktail with garden herbs. This close relationship formed between guests and cuisine further promotes the resort’s priority of putting wellness first. “When [guests] see what they are going to eat, it provides them with trust about the freshness of the ingredients we use,” Bova notes.

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and fish from boats in Ballycotton,” he says. The 400-acre farm on the property encompasses a series of woodland walks, wetlands, a piggery, apple orchard and the Ballymaloe chickens.

At the Restaurant at Ballymaloe, chefs draw up the lunch and dinner menu every day depending on what comes in from the garden and the boats at Ballycotton. Fruits and vegetables are sent up each morning from the gardens, from soft fruits and apples from the walled gardens, to herbs, to edible flowers for garnish. The farms even harvest rhubarb from plants that come from the walled garden of Allen’s childhood home in Cork.

Ballymaloe’s priority toward sustainably sourcing is to promote a “clean story” that links the producers. “We’re lucky in Ballymaloe that we’ve always adopted a sustainable ethos in terms of our producers and our own production,” Loughnane notes.

Remaining transparent has become even more important, as Allen states publicly on Ballymaloe’s website that sourcing from Ireland by Irish farmers is the best way to get the best product. “This is not cheap food, it is food that has been loved and cared for by knowledgeable producers. We think that it is Ireland’s best,” she says.

Apart from local sourcing, Ballymaloe House has adopted other methods of sustainable practices, from making its own soaps to harnessing its own energy.

Culinary Connections Connecting to nature is the easiest reason for many luxury resorts to incorporate farm-totable practices. For SLS Hotel and Terranea, two boutique resorts located in different areas of California, showcasing the tremendous bounty of their regions has been the best way to connect to the beautiful, diverse landscape.

From highlighting fresh ingredients indigenous to the Pacific Coast to creating the perfect Los Angeles experience through food and beverage, these locations take sustainability to a new level.

Terranea has become a beloved coastal resort that spans over 102 acres, with more than 75 acres of untouched landscape perfect for immersive outdoor activities, including guided hikes, ocean kayaking, whale watching and more.

Given its coastal location, the team at Terranea continues to remain committed to minimizing its environmental footprint by integrating ecofriendly practices throughout the resort, including

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the utilization of locally grown ingredients.

Led by Bernard Ibarra, vice president of culinary experiences and executive chef, Terranea’s culinary team celebrates the natural surroundings of the resort by using locally sourced products from Terranea’s grounds and the surrounding peninsula. This includes harvesting Meyer lemons from on-site lemon trees, producing sea salt using water in the salt beds at Terranea’s Sea Salt Conservatory, and even handharvesting giant kelp for assorted uses throughout the resorts. “By using locally sourced ingredients, we are able to create a more authentic experience for our guests and associates, working in harmony with the surrounding habitat and Mother Nature,” says Ibarra. He too believes that sustainably sourcing is not a trend, but, in fact, imperative to our present and future.

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A Place at the Table

By Jessica Ganga

Three leading female chefs talk to Keller Williams Luxury International about how they gained prominence where women are rarely seen.

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even percent. Less than 7 percent of restaurants in the U.S. have kitchens led by female chefs, according to a 2014 Bloomberg study. In recent years, women in many male-dominated industries across the country have been making their marks in the working world. Female chefs get this done by showing their skill, their passion and, more importantly, their dishes. For these three chefs, they didn’t allow the heat to keep them out of the kitchen.

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Jennifer Jasinski, Denver James Beard-winner Jasinski (here holding a Verlasso salmon) learned from Wolfgang Puck, and focuses on Mediterranean ingredients in Denver.

Three of her creations include pea ravioli (at left), seared sea scallops (top right), and artichoke tortellini.

Chef and restaurateur Jennifer Jasinski took something she loved to do and turned it into her own success story. In 2004, Jasinski opened her first restaurant, Rioja, in Denver, inspired by Mediterranean ingredients. In total, Jasinski owns five restaurants, all within an eight-block radius and each having its own, individual theme and focus.

In the beginning of her career, Jasinski learned from celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. “He was a really great leader,” Jasinski says. “What I really took from him was how he took care of every guest.… He took care of all their special requests, he didn’t say ‘no’ to anybody, he just always figured out a way to say ‘yes.’”

Jasinski got her first taste of what would come with being a woman in the industry while working as the corporate chef in charge of 22 restaurants for Puck. He sent her out to take charge of large banquets, but when people would look for the person in charge, she would get responses such as, “You’re not the boss.

You’re just this young lady.” Jasinski learned firsthand that gaining respect would be a big hurdle.

She explains that all kitchens are different, and women typically have to adapt to each one. “I had to make my presence known a bit more and make sure that I wasn’t relying on the guys to do stuff for me,” Jasinski says. “I felt like I had to be more independent and stronger when I was growing up in [my] career.” Although she says the industry has evolved since her start, the idea of earning respect is still in place for all chefs. “You show them what you do every day in the kitchen. Through your knife skills, through how you create dishes to your thought process.”

But even with more respect, she believes there needs to be diversity in kitchens, which allows chefs to become better all around. For Jasinski, women add their own zest to a kitchen with how they are as cooks. “We’re more emotional and more compassionate. And I think that emotion comes out in our food, and I think that comes out great,” Jasinski says, noting that

not everything is black and white, though.

In 2013, Jasinski saw her hard work pay off when she became the winner of the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Southwest Chef for her work with Rioja. “It was an award of a lifetime,” Jasinski says. “That’s an award that your peers give you. It was really a big deal to me because that said that other chefs thought I was a good chef.” Jasinski, who has seen herself grow tremendously throughout her career, feels the best way for female chefs, or any chef is “start at the bottom and work your way up. You just start at the bottom because you don’t have any respect for what is happening if you don’t know what’s happening.”

Along with owning her restaurants, Jasinski and her business partners own a restaurant consulting group, Crafted Concepts, a platform where she hopes to inspire both female and male chefs alike. “I would like to help other women chefs and chefs around the country.”

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Born and raised in Mexico City, Barbara Sibley, chef and owner of La Palapa in New York City, set out to provide people with the complex and authentic Mexican cuisine with which she grew up. In 2000, Sibley achieved her goal and opened La Palapa.

During her years as a chef, Sibley faced challenges that are common for female chefs.

Sibley experienced the difficulty of “getting funding at the same level my male peers are [and] being faced with pay inequality.” In 2012, Sibley testified before Congress, advocating for an increase in the federal tipped minimum wage, citing that it’s an issue affecting single mothers in the industry.

While shedding some light on her culture, Sibley used her career as a chef to join organizations that support women in the industry. Sibley is a past president of the board

of the New York Women’s Culinary Alliance, and is a member of Women Chefs & Restaurateurs.

“These organizations are filled with the most amazing women, so they are a great resource and network,” Sibley says. “Women are very effective in mobilizing and networking. For me, mentoring is key.” Sibley takes on mentoring her staff and hires student interns to work for her, believing that it’s important for students to have strong female leaders as role models.

“Leadership potential and strength are not determined by gender,” Sibley says. “That being said, as we break down stereotypes as a woman, I am conscious of the internal bias with which many view me. Strength and leadership are about being able to use your experience to show people a path forward and show them what growth, improvement, and — in days like these — economic survival looks like.”

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Sibley brings cuisine from her native Mexico to New York City, and has testified before Congress about pay inequity.

Three dishes from her kitchen include a taco tasting (top left), enchiladas fundidas (top right), and a house-made guajillo chorizo taco.

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“My parents pushed me to study, to broaden my horizons, to emancipate myself,” says Cheffe Anne-Sophie Pic of Maison Pic about how she got started as a chef. “Besides, gastronomy was at the time an exclusively male universe.” Pic studied business before recognizing the “magic” of gastronomy (the practice or art of choosing, cooking and eating good food). Pic looked to her father, Chef Jaques Pic for guidance in her career: “I entered the kitchen, through the little door, even though I was ‘the daughter of,’ I didn’t know anything about [cooking].”

In the beginning of her career, Pic explains that she felt lonely because she was a self-taught, female chef in an industry that was predominantly masculine, but it was her encounters with threeMichelin-star chefs such as Michel Bras and Nadia Santini that gave her the courage to move forward.

Pic experienced a period of trying to find legitimacy in her career, feeling she needed to learn from others, but also be a leader herself.

She faced harsh words and dealt with what it meant to be a female chef in a male-dominated industry, “There [were] times when certain words hurt me, made me doubt, and at the same time, it built me up, gave me a shield to fight against difficulties.” Pic also recognized that she was not alone in feeling the way she did as many female chefs struggled to be integrated in these male-led kitchens.

Pic does note that it’s not all male chefs that create negative environments for women, “There are fabulous men in the kitchen,” But Pic knows that there still needs to be a better representation.

“We just have to put things in perspective and say that today, there is a need for women to accompany other women, to guide them and to

make sure that these problems are less and less.”

In 2007, Pic earned her third Michelin star, a feat that does not come too often to women chefs. Today, there are only nine women to date that have earned three stars out of a list of 130 three-star Michelin winners. “This achievement has given me self-confidence and legitimacy with my peers,” Pic says. “It gave me a freedom that can be seen in my kitchen today.”

Pic explains that for years before her accolades, she felt as if she needed people to forget she was a woman in the kitchen, but now says she doesn’t have the fear of being a woman in her profession.

For future female, and male chefs, Pic hopes to be an inspiration. “To the girls and young women who write to me, and for whom I may represent something, or at least a hope of success in a world that is not necessarily open to women, I am very proud of this.”

Pic learned from her father and was encouraged by top French and Italian chefs, eventully earning three Michelin stars. Her work includes mille-feuille (at top), chocolat miel amer (far left), and les berlingots.

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Turning the Lights On For You For those chasing the awe and mystique of The Northern Lights, here are five ways to stay that won’t disappoint.

By Marlene Ridgway

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natural rainbow of lights dancing across the dark night sky may sound like a fairytale to those who haven’t experienced the Northern Lights. And those who have been lucky enough to capture a glimpse just might agree. Also known as aurora polaris or aurora borealis, the natural phenomenon of lights in the sky have continued to attract travelers and tourists over the last 20 years, as have the accommodations for viewing.

The Northern Lights are draped in mystery, and along with their elusiveness comes their appeal. Although the unpredictable nature of the lights makes viewing them difficult to guarantee, millions of tourists travel from around the globe each year to track down the ribbons of green, pinks, blues and more. From glass igloos to authentic Icelandic cabins, these resorts were built to embrace nature and the lights.

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Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort — Saariselkä, Finland

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“Twenty years ago, Kakslauttanen was already an international destination with visitors coming from all continents, but not all guests were as comfortable with the cold as native Lappish people are,” says Jussi Eiramo, the owner of Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, who still tends to the resort with his well-known care and attention.

The glass igloo concept originated when Eiramo wanted to give his guests the chance to admire the magical Northern Lights and the Arctic sky from the comfort of their beds. “They are always different and constantly moving and changing, and no matter how many times you have seen them, they are always a new and exciting experience, which will overwhelm you time after time,” says Eiramo, painting a picture of the lights.

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Torfhús Retreat — Selfoss, Iceland “Torfhús Retreat is an inspiring blend of authentic Icelandic style and relaxed ecoluxury,” says Sigurdur Jennson, partner at the retreat. “Inspired by the architecture of the Icelandic Viking farm at nearby Stöng, our traditional torfhús residences and torfbaer suites are crafted from local stone, reclaimed wood, and turf.” The retreat is just that — a retreat.

With live turf roofs, simple architecture, and authentic details, the cabins capture a sense of stepping back in time.

The Icelandic culture’s connection to nature is a force that can be felt throughout the

retreat, from the seemingly endless open spaces and greenery to the ban on plastic bottles and the use of electric cars. Powered entirely by geothermal and hydroelectric sustainable energy, and located miles away from any light pollution, the retreat makes for crystal clear views of the Northern Lights. “They are a natural phenomenon and not available on demand or every night. It’s pure luck to see them, not a given,” says Jennson. Whether you spot them from the residences, the suites, or even the private basalt stone geothermal pools, the sights are bound to be breathtaking.

“The retreat was very much a personal project for the owners. They came together over their love of Icelandic horses and Icelandic culture. They decided to build the Torfhús Retreat as a way of sharing their love of Iceland and the incredible wilderness and wild open spaces of the Golden Circle,” according to Jennson. Located in the center of Iceland’s wellknown tourist route, the Golden Circle ensures easy access to Iceland’s most traveled areas and attractions. Despite the ease of travel, the retreat captures a sense of seclusion and peace that hardly seems attainable in this day and age.

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Eliassen Rorbuer Cabins & Lyngen Experience Lodge — Arctic Norway

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“The red little rorbu cabins on stilts around Lofoten are famous,” says Eiril Skarbek, co-owner at Eliassen Rorbuer. Nestled on the island of Hamnoy, the quaint red cabins are stark against the snow-covered mountains.

These Norwegian cabins have a long history, which is just one of the reasons that locals and travelers love to visit. “They used to house fishermen that came from all over Norway and sometimes other countries in the world, to try their luck with the famous Lofoten cod fishing season,” he says. They offer spectacular views of the Northern Lights and keep visitors coming.

The Eliassen Rorbuer Cabins were the first to be upgraded to a very high standard in Lofoten and also to be open year round. “We believed that Lofoten and the Northern Lights were just as wondrous as the gorgeous summer and the 24 hours of sunlight we get,” says Skarbek.

In the Lygen Alps, the Lyngen Experience Lodge was developed with adventure and luxury in mind. “Reidun Nilsen, who owns the lodge, saw the need for something remote, but very luxurious. So that you could go out into the wild Norwegian wilderness, but come back to the most stunning lodge with all the comforts in the world and huge windows to gaze out at the fjords, the mountains and, of course, the Northern lights,” according to Skarbek.

Arctic Holiday Catching a clear view of the lights can depend on several factors, such as the time of year, light pollution, magnetic fields, and proximity to the Earth’s poles. Traditionally, viewing tours happened in the middle of the night during the middle of winter, but the experience has begun to change. Skarbek, who is also owner and founder of Arctic Holiday, a travel and tour company, grew up in Tromsø under the Northern Lights. Skarbek notes that

just 15 years ago when he started in the travel business, not many people had heard of the Northern Lights.

Arctic Holiday caters to those hoping to embrace and explore the Arctic through travel, tours and other adventures, which, of course, include the celebrated dancing lights. “I have grown up walking to and from school under the Northern Lights, and they still manage to surprise me and fill me with wonder,” adds

Skarbek. “The Northern Lights were just part of daily life, and I remember occasionally feeling slightly scared of them when I walked home through a little forest in the early evening on my own. But I still always had to look up.”

Finding the perfect place to gaze upon the lights is not an exact science, which is part of their allure. They are a marvel that can’t be predicted and require a little luck to catch.

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Life Road on the

Nomadic individuals choose to embrace van life — a minimalist lifestyle filled with constant travels and adventures.

By Alyssa Gautieri

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hile van life has always been a favorite for daring millennials, the trend is proving popular among all demographics — including the growing luxury market. “Van life is not a one size fits all lifestyle,” says Susan Clemo, CEO of Outside Van — a custom van conversion company based in Portland, Oregon.

Those with a craving for van life may spend a year or two traveling the country, waking up each morning in a new destination. For others, a customized van is great for exploring local towns on weekend and week-long travels.

For decades, adventure seekers have been converting large vans into traveling homes — often sourcing materials and designing the interior on their own. With the help of custom van builders, van life is making its way into the high-end market.

At VanLife Customs — a custom van builder in Denver, Colorado — the average van upgrade includes an induction

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cooktop, a memory foam mattress, and LED dim lighting. “We can provide most of the comforts you’d find in your home,” says Dave Walsh, founder and president of VanLife Customs.

Each upgrade — with an average cost of $75,000 — exudes “a high-end luxury apartment feel with roadworthy components,” says Walsh, who does extensive research to ensure each vehicle is created with the highest quality materials. Solar panels on the roof allow for power even while the van isn’t running, and natural woods, like maple wood and beetle kill pine, hold up in all weather conditions.

Designed to reflect its owner and their lifestyle, each van is designed to tell a unique story — whether it’s with “a creative layout, a fun fabric, or a custom table,” says Clemo.

In 2020, who is actively pursuing van life? “Social media paints a picture of a beautiful couple living in a van full time, traveling the country, visiting secret locations, eating eccentric meals, doing yoga, and living in nature,” says Clemo. Outside Van has built over 400 custom vans and few clients come close to this description.

According to Walsh, VanLife Custom’s clientele is a surprising number of baby boomers. “I truly believe that millenials are selling the Bohemian lifestyle on social media,” he says.

Van life remains a popular lifestyle for adventure seekers within all demographics.

“Van life doesn’t judge; it isn’t a niche, it doesn’t have a size, shape, or color,” says Clemo. “Van life welcomes all and enables a life of joy, beyond the van.”

The Story Behind VanLife Customs

The Story Behind Outside Van

In 2015, Dave Walsh was teaching outdoor education and living van life. He built a custom van for himself using supplies from a local Home Depot, and soon had friends begging for a custom creation. Walsh was then commissioned to build three vans, which “sort of launched the business,” he says. “I hired my first employee, and said ‘I’m honestly not sure if we will have more vans after this,’ but we just kept building more and more vans.” In 2016, Walsh signed his first lease on a shop and has created more than 45 custom vans since.

Far before Outside Van was born in 2007, its founder Erik Ekman was retrofitting vehicles to enable his outdoor, road-traveling lifestyle. A pioneer in the custom van industry, Ekman has spent the last 30 years working with custom creations — although he now spends most of his time traveling cellphone free with his family. Current CEO Susan Clemo joined the company in 2017. “Ironically, I was oblivious to van life and its potential while growing up,” says Clemo, who experimented with van life once joining Outside Van. “I understand the importance of having joy in your life, unplugging, and appreciating nature.”

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Airport or Artwork

The largest single-structure airport in the world is an architectural marvel.

By Marlene Ridgway

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anticipated buildings of 2019.

The airport spans 7.5 million square feet — the equivalent of 98 soccer fields, according to Condé Nast Traveler. The colossal structure shouldn’t overwhelm flyers with images of rushing between gates because the design by the late British architect Hadid focuses on convenience.

With four levels and six spokes stretching out from the center, the innovative design ensures that flyers have a short and direct walk to even the furthest gate. Designed to increase security and streamline wait time, the airport also includes selfservice kiosks that will handle a large percentage of check-ins, biometric scanners, and advanced security checks.

Beijing Daxing International is expected to

accommodate up to 72 million passengers a year by 2025. “By 2040, four additional runways will be added to accommodate 100 million passengers a year,” according to Architectural Digest.

The aesthetic and design of the airport feels futuristic with reflective finishes and high ceilings.

The glossy tiles, wide-open spaces, curved lines, and plenty of natural light will combat any exhausting travel ventures with a sense of excitement. “The facilities, too, have been given serious thought — from outdoor spaces to plenty of food and drink options, it’s obvious Daxing wants to be an airport you actually want to hang out at and is taking tips from the likes of Changi in Singapore and Hong Kong International Airport,” according to Condé Nast Traveler.

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was developed to alleviate congestion at the capital’s existing airport, and the best view is — of course — from the window of a plane. It’s hard to understand the full breadth of the masterpiece without a view from above to capture its magnificence and unique starfish-like appearance. Designed by Zaha Hadid — awardwinning architect and founder of Zaha Hadid Architects — Beijing Daxing International Airport reflects her powerful influence on the architectural world.

With four runways and hopes of even more in the future, the grand project is a mega-airport hub that will amaze the senses. From the sleek design to the detailed technology, the airport was named one of Architectural Digest’s 14 most

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Terranea

Through expanding its Farm-toTerranea program, the resort further celebrates and shares the tremendous bounty that brings to light the peninsula’s rich agricultural history.

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toward utilizing sustainable practices throughout, while curating a unique experience. More than ever, travelers are aware of the impact their trips can make on the local landscape, as Executive Chef Hussain Zouhbi notes, effects that are both positive and negative. However, “by incorporating more of what already exists in the local ecosystem, we’re working with the environment, not against it,” he says.

Zouhbi affirms that the resort’s culinary team works hard to do their part. “Our chefs believe that it is their duty to educate consumers about sustainability; take off ingredients that may be popular, but are actually causing a depletion of the population, and introduce consumers to delicious alternatives they may never have considered.” The Somni dining option at SLS Beverly Hills, for example, offers a menu that incorporates pieces that are usually discarded to use all parts of the animal, from loins and fins to bellies.

Further steps include eliminating

unnecessary use of plastics, no plastic film, no sous vide to cut down on water and electricity, and more, with new ideas to improve happening constantly. “Even though sustainability was something built into the culinary program from day one, the chefs are always looking for ways to do more,” says Chef Holly Jivin.

“By incorporating more of what already exists in the local ecosystem, we’re working with the environment, not against it,” says Zouhbi of SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills.

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