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Sunset Ridge: From its enviable position high up in the Colorado Rockies, this supremely private contemporary residence takes in the view from every angle.
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Cherry Hill: The exclusive Wentworth Estate in Surrey, UK, is home to this Grade IIlisted 1930s masterpiece, set on 4.5 landscaped acres.
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rchitecture in all its forms has the power to transform skylines, coastlines, and landscapes, confidently standing out from or cleverly referencing its surroundings. Truly artful architecture has the further power to transform our notions of what it means to live well – and how we define luxury in the context of our values, lifestyle, and assets. In this, the third in The Luxury Edition series from Christie’s International Real Estate, the most artful expressions of luxury property abound. From Pierre Cardin’s iconic Palais Bulles in the South of France to Del Dios Ranch, a modernist masterpiece in Southern California, the 15 properties in this edition dramatize the breadth and depth of how luxury can be defined. In concert with our global network of luxury real estate affiliates – all experts in their respective markets – we invite you to take an exclusive tour inside some of the world’s most luxurious homes, each with its own unique story and exquisite photography. With warmest regards, Dan Conn Chief Executive Officer Christie’s International Real Estate
Constantia: In the regal California neighborhood of Montecito, the refined Cape Dutch-style architecture of this palatial estate evokes the romance of a bygone era. 06
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A home for all seasons
Hollywood royalty
Style squared
Island idyll
With Grand Teton views, this modern Prairie home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is an inviting year-round retreat
Discreetly located, completely private, and utterly legendary: The Edie Goetz Estate is the rarest of all LA properties
Located in London’s exclusive Belgravia, this chic apartment has one of the world’s most enviable addresses
A tranquil haven in Bermuda’s idyllic Tucker’s Town, this property encapsulates all that is irresistible about the island
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Ocean drama
A novel approach
Life in a bubble
Fashionable rendezvous
Situated within walking distance of Florida’s Vero Beach, this custom-built property is one of a kind
A modernist masterpiece, lovingly restored, this home in the glorious countryside is just an hour from central London
A curvy beauty on France’s Côte d’Azur, Pierre Cardin’s iconic property is as aweinspiring as ever
A Parisian pied-à-terre in the chic 16th arrondissement proves to be a very fashionable address indeed
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New York state of mind
A modern pioneer
Thoroughly well bred
True romance
Palatial and practical, this Fifth Avenue duplex has unsurpassed views of Central Park and unique heritage
An expansive estate located in the Covenant of Rancho Santa Fe, Southern California, this redwood house is peerless
A fully functioning equestrian ranch is also a luxurious family home, in the Northeast region of the United States
A masterpiece of Cape Dutch style, this 1930s property is situated between California’s coast and Montecito Peak
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A different angle on life
Supremely located in Monaco’s Old Town, this elegant townhouse shares views with the Prince’s Palace
Considered by many to be the finest residence in all of Arizona, this well-loved family home is a collector’s dream
Colorado’s mountain vistas add to the wow factor of this architecturally impressive contemporary property
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Place des Etats-Unis: At this stylish pied-Ă -terre, exquisite interior finishes are the perfect complement to its chic Parisian setting.
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Eaton Square: The belle of Belgravia, this London square has been home to royalty, politicians, and actors, and now this stunning apartment.
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A home for all seasons Against an ever-changing backdrop, this mountain home provides a supremely stylish and inviting year-round retreat, and a front-row seat to nature’s spectacle // P H OTO G R A P H Y BY J O E S C H M E L Z E R WO R D S BY C L A R E D OW DY
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spaces help create memorable experiences, for hosts and guests alike. “During the summer, we host a large cocktail party with all the French doors to the front terrace wide open. We invite a quartet from the Grand Teton Musical Festival to perform a private concert as the sun is setting on the Tetons,” say the owners. The building itself is a contemporary combination of glass and concrete, and is finished in Kota stone imported from India. Inside, the floors are linked by a sculptural staircase that bisects the home, with an elevator also providing easy access to the main level. The sleek concrete floors have in-built radiant heat, while high cedar ceilings infuse the space with a textural warmth. Furnishings and interior design are characterized by high-quality craftsmanship and a European aesthetic, and come courtesy of renowned French designer Christian Liaigre, whose projects also include luxury hotels and yachts. The breathtaking two-acre property includes a double garage and is being sold with an adjacent plot of the same size, which reinforces the uninterrupted privacy and provides opportunities for creating a guesthouse or additional home.
Material attraction: Generous living and entertaining areas include a gourmet kitchen with Bulthaup cabinets. The rich tones of the cedar ceilings complement the stonework and polished concrete floors that feature throughout.
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ome wintertime, the dramatic Grand Teton views enjoyed from 50 W Calliope are dusted in snow, the frosty slopes replaced by a bloom of wildflowers in spring. In summer, East Gros Ventre Butte is verdant; but in fall, the colors of the surrounding aspens are most radiant of all. “We love the local hikes all year round. Even in the winter, we go out in the morning and walk the hills,” say the current owners. When creating their home, it’s no surprise that they wanted it to make the most of the plot’s position: 800 feet above the valley floor between Jackson and the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming. Nodding to Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Prairiestyle masterpieces of the early 20th century, this home marries a spectacular location with ingenious design. Gloriously large windows let light flood in and aid breathtaking views from every room: the Yellowstone Caldera and Teton Mountain Range to the north, the Sleeping Indian cliffs to the east. A roof terrace the length of the residence, created by staggering the property’s three stories back into the hillside, gives further unhindered vistas of the scenery. Surrounded by conserved open wilderness, its views can never be impeded by another structure. For this is a place to get away from it all, alone or with friends. Generous outdoor and entertaining
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// WITHIN T H E S E WA L L S The majestic home at 50 W Calliope has a large entertaining and kitchen space, four bedrooms, and six baths, all with floor-to-ceiling windows or sliding doors. “All the bedrooms have their own bathroom and access to the outdoors,” say the current owners. “Our grown children, grandchildren, and guests have always loved the privacy this allows.”
Marrying a glorious location with ingenious design, this home has breathtaking views from every room.
// WHERE IN THE WORLD With Jackson Hole Airport just 13 miles away, this is a convenient destination for those with a passion for the great outdoors. Activities here include downhill and cross-country skiing, world-class fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, horseback riding, snowmobiling, rafting and boating, and golfing on five championship golf courses. In the town of Jackson itself, art galleries and fine dining opportunities abound.
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Picture windows: Throughout the 6,489-square-foot home, vast windows reveal the mountain panorama beyond, while automated fabric and bespoke wooden blinds introduce cozy privacy at the touch of a button.
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Hollywood royalty Home to star-studded parties during Tinseltown’s Golden Age, and with a grand heritage of its own, The Edie Goetz Estate really is the stuff of legend // P H OTO G R A P H Y BY PAU L R A E S I D E WO R D S BY S T E P H A N I E J O N E S
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// W I T H I N T H E S E WA L L S The paneled Art Deco library-cum-den was, and remains, the focal point of this residence, which has been immaculately restored to its former glory. “This property breathes magnificence, just as it did in its heyday,” says Jeff Hyland. “A lot of new properties don’t come close to the integrity of this home, which exudes classical style.”
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t is so discreetly located, so totally private, you may not even know it’s there. But, so legendary is the history of The Edie Goetz Estate, a Georgian Revival mansion in the heart of Los Angeles’ Holmby Hills, so big is the part it played during Hollywood’s Golden Age, it could command its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Completed in 1938, the Goetz Estate was designed by Gordon B Kaufmann, who had built Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, now frequently used as a filming location, a decade earlier. But it was after Edie, the daughter of movie mogul Louis B Mayer, and her husband William Goetz bought the Delfern Drive property in 1947 that it became the place to be. Edie enlisted actor-turned-interior-designer William Haines to turn the mansion into the perfect setting for the glitziest, most fashionable parties of the era. Cary Grant, James Stewart, and composer Irving Berlin were regulars; Elizabeth Taylor retreated here after her break-up from Richard Burton (reconciling with him here, too); and Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow’s wedding reception was held at the estate. Edie was a Hollywood princess and a peerless hostess. “The highest accolade … was to be invited to the Goetzes,” filmmaker Billy Wilder said. “They had the best food, the best people, and the best things on the walls.” Edie and William had an art collection to rival that of any gallery. Guests would
dine with these masterpieces, then marvel as a van Gogh or Picasso was obscured by a screen rolling down to show pre-release movies after the meal. Cary Grant said, “Edie Goetz had the best tables because she had the best guests.” Classical style is evident in the wonderful soaring ceilings, and the herringbone and wood-beamed flooring in the grand rooms of the mansion. After the current owners purchased an adjoining lot, the sprawling estate now stands at over four-and-a-half acres, with three guesthouses, two swimming pools, a tennis court, a bridle trail, and a funicular on what, says Jeff Hyland, president of Hilton & Hyland Real Estate, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, is considered the finest street in Los Angeles. And so spectacular are the manicured grounds, planted with rare specimen trees, Japanese maple, Mediterranean palms, and Arizona cypress – many of them older than the house – they have been likened to a cross between San Marino’s Huntington Botanical Gardens and New York’s Central Park. “To have this in LA is unique,” says Hyland. “You can always improve a house, but you can’t just plant 50-foot, 100-year-old trees. This estate has it all.”
Star quality: A trophy compound in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, this legendary estate offers an 11-bedroom mansion, three guesthouses, a tennis court, and two swimming pools – as well as endless Hollywood appeal.
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Green and pleasant: Over four-and-a-half acres of park-like grounds feature rare specimens of Arizona cypress, Brazilian pepper, Brisbane box, evergreen pear, Canary Island and dwarf mugo pine, and weeping cedar of Lebanon.
// WHERE IN THE WORLD Holmby Hills, unlike neighboring Bel-Air, is mostly flat, allowing for gated, private estates that afford maximum usage. Development here began in the early 20th century, its prime location evident from the start, with all compounds at least an acre in size, and has since become one of the most exclusive enclaves in the United States. Two neighboring estates recently sold for $100 million each.
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Style squared In this rare and beautifully thought-out Eaton Square property, 21st-century design takes 19th-century architecture for a whirl // P H OTO G R A P H Y BY M I C H A E L S I N C L A I R WO R D S BY X E N I A TA L I OT I S
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// W I T H I N T H E S E WA L L S Here, no space is wasted: even the entrance hall can double up as a dining or reception area. “The drawing room leads off the hall, while the kitchen has a service area with its own access. The bedrooms both have their own huge baths – clad in book-matched Striato Grigio marble and Afyon Namibia marble – and there is a dressing room as well. The second bedroom doubles as a study,” says Anthony Collett.
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ew words have the power to invoke such address envy as Eaton Square, Belgravia, in the City of Westminster. Among the top five most-desired locations in London, it was laid out between the 1820s and 1850s by master builder Thomas Cubitt, and named after Eaton Hall in Cheshire, the principal seat of the Grosvenor family, who still own most of Westminster, and much else besides. The noble Grade II-listed, white-stucco terraces along the square – in reality an elongated oblong constructed around six immaculately maintained residents’ gardens – were originally built as townhouses. Comprising four or five stories,
plus an attic and a basement, their proximity to Buckingham Palace made them instantly desirable. Later, they attracted British prime ministers (Stanley Baldwin and Neville Chamberlain), foreign royalty (Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands and Princess Katherine of Greece and Denmark), and actors (Vivien Leigh, Sean Connery, and Rex Harrison). By 1950, most of the houses had been converted into lateral apartments. No. 80F, on the prized north side of the square, is just such a gem, and is on the market with Strutt & Parker, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate. A pristine two-bedroom, two-bath, 2,925-square-foot property stretching across two houses, with a huge terrace that overlooks www.christiesrealestate.com
Who’s who: Eaton Square is the chosen home of some of fiction’s best-loved characters, among them Downton Abbey’s Lady Rosamund Painswick, Prince Amerigo in Henry James’s The Golden Bowl, and 007 himself, James Bond.
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// WHERE IN THE WORLD Eaton Square, in London’s Belgravia, is one of the most distinguished addresses one can hope to have. Flanked by Knightsbridge, Buckingham Palace, and Sloane Street, the enclave, right in the heart of Westminster, is within easy spending distance of chic boutiques such as Hermès, Chanel, Philip Treacy, and Gucci. One of London’s most beautiful churches, St Peter’s, by Henry Hakewill, sits on the east end of the square.
Eaton Square gardens, the home is a harmonious fusion of 19th-century architecture and 21st-century art. With soaring ceilings, its gracious drawing room is perfect for exhibiting contemporary paintings. “When we took the property on three years ago, we gutted it,” says Anthony Collett of architectural practice Collett-Zarzycki. “We kept some original plasterwork and coving, but otherwise we started from scratch, rationalizing the space and giving every inch purpose. There are no redundant spaces – even the hall can double up as a dining room, so although the home is not vast, it is spacious.” Collett’s clients wanted natural sunlight to flow through the apartment, so bespoke sliding 28
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glass doors were used to separate one living area from the next. The main thing, he says, is that the reconfiguration had to create an airy, balanced dwelling that had an ordered layout. “The layout had to make sense, and the apartment had to have room to breathe.” The best materials in the world have been used, and the best craftsmen, too. All the work has been beautifully executed, says Collett, to create an impeccable home in the heart of the capital’s most lavish districts.
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Easy on the eye: Furniture by Allison Jordan and bespoke joinery by John Spencer feature throughout, helping to create a light, airy space that is perfect for showcasing contemporary artworks and bold designs.
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Island idyll Exceptional in every way, Shell Point, a tranquil coastal estate in Tucker’s Town, encapsulates the essence and style of Bermuda’s irresistible draw // P H OTO G R A P H Y BY N G O C M I N H N G O WO R D S BY M AT T T I M M S www.christiesrealestate.com
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Bermudian beauty: Finishes inside the residence add an elegant, international twist to the authentic island architecture, from English cabinetry and stone fireplaces to Moroccanstyle marble mosaics.
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“in essence, style, and design, Bermudian.” The simplicity of the whitewashed limestone roof and gently scalloped gables plays against more modern touches, with double waterside pergolas that artfully mirror the traditional roofline and lend an air of the contemporary to the estate. Once inside, the residence will appeal to those who appreciate understated elegance. “In a world of too much plastic and faux finishes, Shell Point’s Bermuda cedar windows, shutters, and doors bring a glowing, authentic beauty and warmth to the estate,” says Sinclair. “The interior, like Tucker’s Town itself, reflects an international perspective, and finishes include English cabinetry, whitepainted wood floors, stone fireplace surrounds, and marble mosaics of Moroccan influence.” Located just a golf-cart ride or walk away from the golf, beaches, dining, tennis, and other amenities of the Mid Ocean Club and Rosewood Tucker’s Point resort, spa, and club, Shell Point was built in 1948, at a time when horse-drawn carts and bicycles were the most common forms of transport here. There’s still a one-car-per-household rule on the island, and the deliciously easy pace of life remains.
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// WITHIN T H E S E WA L L S The property at Shell Point offers 6,500 square feet of interior living space, spread across the main house, guest cottage, and additional apartment. The primary residence has a sumptuous master suite with its own terrace and pergola, as well as a second bedroom suite for guests, plus potential for further development.
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“Shell Point is an attractive option for boaters, water sports enthusiasts, and golfers alike.” Karin Sinclair
// WHERE IN THE WORLD A town in name only, Tucker’s Town is a prestigious residential enclave that surrounds the private Mid Ocean Club — a select and discreet members’ club — and its world-class golf course. Developed in the 1920s primarily to appeal to affluent Americans, today Tucker’s Town welcomes a truly international set of residents, attracted by its exclusivity. Shades of green: A sunken walled garden, maturing olive trees, waterside pergolas, many archways, and marble mosaics – as well as stunning views across the harbor to Castle Island – characterize the exteriors of Shell Point’s two glorious acres. www.christiesrealestate.com
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Ocean drama From taking in the phenomenal view to hosting large gatherings, this home was made for big moments. But there’s space for intimacy and retreat, too… // P H OTO G R A P H Y BY L AU R A M O S S WO R D S BY D O M I N I C B R A D B U RY
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he home that entrepreneur Katherine McConvey has built for herself pulls off an impressive balancing act. Its size makes it ideal for large gatherings of family and friends, and, at the same time, there is a choice of living spaces that offer a feeling of intimacy and retreat. This flexibility – and the extraordinary ocean panorama – makes this a very special spot. “The view is outrageous, the light always makes you happy, and the oceanside pool is better than at any hotel I’ve been to,” says McConvey. “We wanted a large compound to provide space for when we entertain and have family to stay. But we knew that most of the time it would just be two of us, so we also wanted the house to be warm and comfortable.” This project was partly inspired by the qualities of the beachfront site itself, which sits within walking distance of the shores and stores of Vero Beach, Florida. The other impetus was McConvey’s creative partnership with architect Jared Della Valle at developer Alloy. The pair have collaborated for a decade, working on design-driven residential projects in New York and Florida. “But when we make houses for ourselves they are opportunities to do something really special,” says Della Valle. “This was designed to be Katherine’s dream home.” The two-story house, on the market with Premier Estate Properties, Inc., an affiliate of Christie’s
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International Real Estate, runs parallel to the ocean to make the most of the dramatic open vista afforded by its 200 feet of beach frontage. The double-height living room with a wall of glass facing the beach, stone fireplace, and eye-catching light installations by designer Sharon Marston, is a big moment. But the spacious kitchen is a fully fledged retreat in itself, with a breakfast island, relaxed dining area – as an alternative to the formal dining room – and free-flowing circulation to the outside space. Here, a wide choice of outdoor “rooms” include the pool terrace, the tiki hut by the beach, and the lanai – a generous verandah with an outdoor kitchen, a dining area, and a fireside seating zone. For those days when the breeze comes in from the sea, an alternative pool and terrace nestle between the main home and the guesthouse, providing serene shelter. “It wasn’t Katherine’s plan to sell it; she loves the house,” says Della Valle. “But the reception the house has received since we completed it in 2014 has been wonderful. So, she has now recognized that there is a broader audience for the house.” And McConvey already has plans to build a new resort home. The choice of architect is without question.
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// WITHIN T H E S E WA L L S The main home is arranged around a double-height great room, with a vast expanse of glass connecting the space to the pool terrace and ocean views. Alongside a lavish master suite and three additional bedroom suites, the estate — set on 1.7 acres with a 200-foot stretch of beach frontage — has a threebedroom guesthouse, two pools, a beachside tiki hut, and an array of terraces.
There are big moments here, this eye-catching light installation by designer Sharon Marston being one of them.
Light show: With floor-toceiling windows looking seaward, the lofty living room’s ethereal fiber-optic lighting installations are equally exquisite as objects of art and night-time illumination.
On lookout: Almost all the rooms offer spectacular views out to the ocean or over the expansive lanai, terrace, and gardens. The kitchen (top) is designed to provide a retreat in its own right, and features a breakfast island and informal dining area.
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// WHERE IN THE WORLD Around two-and-a-half hours’ drive north of Miami, the town of Vero Beach is one of the most desirable oceanside communities in the state. Known as “the Hamptons of Florida,” the area attracts weekenders from Miami, drawn by the tranquility and beauty of the setting. A direct flight has opened up from New York to Vero Beach’s own airport, with a flying time of around two-and-a-half hours, making it an even more attractive proposition.
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// WHERE IN THE WORLD The site of some of England’s most prestigious homes, the Wentworth Estate sits in glorious countryside just a 20-minute drive from Heathrow Airport and an hour from central London. Enjoying generous acreage – a rarity on the estate – Cherry Hill is flooded with light, its aspect also designed to provide views of the landscaped garden, separated from the fourth fairway of a championship golf course by a screen of hand-selected Verde Tinos marble.
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it was a shining example of the interwar modernist movement, a revolutionary home built to optimize space and light. It was designed by Oliver Hill, who wrote that we must “discard the shackles of sentimentality ... the merely pretty surroundings of our grandmothers.” Bath says: “It was a very brave house. At the time this architecture was still experimental. How shocking it must have been for guests as they came up the drive.” This curb appeal was one of the reasons behind the brothers’ decision to restore the property, alongside the potential to grow the house, adding the luxurious amenities that would make it outstanding. But for the Baths, whose philosophy is one of total design,
“When you have a certain aesthetic in mind, you must be prepared to agonize over every detail.” Tejit Bath there has to “be integrity behind everything we do.” As such, they became stuck. “The geometry of the house is brilliant, and the interior details would be of utmost importance, but we didn’t know how to realize them.” Then came a turning point. The architects suggested a book as inspiration: the Man Booker Prize-nominated The Glass Room by Simon Mawer, about the power of place, as ethereal as the effect of sunlight on the golden wall of onyx around which his characters dance. “Suddenly a light shone on the project for me. That wall framed everything.” The book is about a real house, Villa Tugendhat, a rectilinear structure of concrete, steel, and glass designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. “I had to
visit,” says Bath, “and that’s when it all began.” It was a journey that stretched from London to the Czech Republic, Brazil, and Tanzania, the source of the onyx. Hand-selected on arrival in the Italian port of Carrara, the stone was cut and finished under Bath’s supervision. Evidence, as with many of the details of this property, of his staunch commitment to exceptional craftsmanship. “When you have a certain aesthetic in mind, you must be prepared to agonize over every detail.” This is a story indeed.
In color: Cherry Hill exudes warmth and luxury, showing that modern doesn’t have to mean black and white. Walnut veneers, LED lighting, goldleaf ceilings, and sumptuous velvet finishes add to the sense of comfort and wellbeing.
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Ancient and modern: To the west of the main residence, a new three-level wing has been constructed, housing a grand reception room, two guest bedrooms with a south-facing balcony, a spa with relaxation suite, and featuring a dramatic underground swimming pool with descending floor.
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// W I T H I N T H E S E WA L L S A sensitive and ambitious restoration, using only the finest materials, has retained the architectural character and elegance of Cherry Hill, while creating a wholly modern home. But this residence isn’t just about what you see on the surface. “I don’t want to talk about the gimmicks. If you have to talk about that you have failed. But they are an essential part of the process. Done well, you needn’t know they are there,” says Tejit Bath of the property that’s as sophisticated as it is restrained.
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Life in a bubble More than four decades since it was conceived by architect Antti Lovag, the radically beautiful Palais Bulles – the Bubble Palace, suspended between sea and sky over the azure Bay of Cannes – remains as awe-inspiring as ever // P H OTO G R A P H Y BY F R E D E R I C VA S S E U R WO R D S BY A N D R E A H U N T
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A rounded approach: The interiors of Palais Bulles are adorned with custom-made furnishings and accessories – designed by Antti Lovag or Pierre Cardin – that echo the curved form of the rooms.
// W I T H I N T H E S E WA L L S This unique estate offers more than 12,900 square feet of living space set within a two-acre landscaped plot, with the residence including 10 suites, a panoramic lounge, an elevator, a 20-car garage, and a caretaker’s apartment. Outside, the 500-seat amphitheater boasts unrivaled views over the Bay of Cannes, making a breathtaking setting for concerts and soirÊes, while two swimming pools offer respite from the Mediterranean heat.
View finder: The clusters of spheres that form the structure of the property come together to create a showstopping interior space – an ideal backdrop for events – while also framing glorious views of the Mediterranean Sea through countless “portholes.”
// WHERE IN THE WORLD Long famed for the beauty of its coastline and ever-present air of glamour, the French Riviera – or Côte d’Azur – in the southeast of France boasts the glittering destinations of Nice, Cannes, and St Tropez, as well as a host of mountain villages and idyllic coves waiting to be discovered. One such place is the tranquil region of Théoule-sur-Mer, within easy reach of cosmopolitan centers, yet also benefiting from a quieter, more traditional pace of life. www.christiesrealestate.com
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// PLACE DES ETATS-UNIS 16TH ARRONDISSEMENT PARIS FRANCE www.paris-fineresidences.com
Fashionable rendezvous Set in the chic 16th arrondissement, amid international embassies, this highly luxurious Parisian pied-Ã -terre stands out from its more traditional neighbors // P H OTO G R A P H Y BY F R A N C I S A M I A N D WO R D S BY C L A R E D OW DY www.christiesrealestate.com
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lace des Etats-Unis is home to a number of embassies, but while its neighbors may be overseas dignitaries, this apartment – on the market with Belles Demeures de France (Daniel Féau Conseil Immobilier), an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate – has played host to more fashionable affairs. The legendary French fashion journalist Viviane Blassel used it as the setting for a television series in which she invited famous fashion designers – including Barbara Bui and Nina Ricci’s Guillaume Henry – to join her there as her guests and drink in the exquisite view. “The sunrise from here is wonderful,” says Stéphanie Coutas, designer of the apartment’s current guise. Set in the Place des Etats-Unis, a quintessential French garden square surrounded by the ornate stone façades of 19th-century townhouses, it is in the chic 16th arrondissement, close to the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, and smart boutiques of Avenue Montaigne, and is the perfect spot from which to explore the city’s renowned museums. The entire fourth floor of one house was chosen by the current owners, a Spanish family based in Madrid, as their pied-à-terre. But typically for such buildings, it comprised a labyrinth of high-ceilinged, compact rooms and dark corridors. Until Coutas got her hands on it, that is, taking down walls and expanding doorways, allowing light to flood
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deep into the new open-plan living areas. As a residential and hotel designer, Coutas is known for her “contemporary grand” style, an aesthetic that chimes with the classic proportions and period details of this four-bedroom apartment, which now has the cachet of a stylish Parisian palace. Attention has been paid to every detail, with unique fittings and materials at every turn. There are warm tones and cool colors throughout, from the custom joinery to flooring and finishes. The entrance foyer has a bespoke floor pattern in opal and bronze, along with shimmering mirrors and leather paneling on the walls. An ornate fireplace adds a touch of grandeur to the contemporary living area. Electric curtains and air conditioning mean the perfect living environment comes at just the touch of a button. The baths are marble, with specially designed cabinetry, while the master en suite features dressing cabinets with full-height, backlit doors in platinum leaf and bronze, with a center cabinet in leather and bronze, as well as a soothing, indulgent steam room. “Wherever you are in this apartment, you are surrounded with high-luxury materials and details, and yet you always feel cozy and joyful,” Coutas says.
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Unique vision: Renowned interior designer Stéphanie Coutas introduced statement artworks and bespoke elements to the apartment, such as an integrated original video installation (right), as well as incorporating a music and video system throughout.
// W I T H I N T H E S E WA L L S The 3,700-square-foot apartment has a master suite with two dressing areas, plus three en suite bedrooms, each with added amenities such as a built-in console or mini bar. A cinema room can be converted into a fourth bedroom, and the property also benefits from a staff room on the building’s sixth floor, as well as a two-car garage nearby.
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// WHERE IN THE WORLD The tree-lined Place des Etats-Unis was created during the major 19th-century renovation of Paris, carried out by Georges-Eugène Haussmann for Emperor NapolÊon III. In the 1880s, US ambassador Levi P Morton moved into the square, and his arrival was followed by a number of other foreign embassies that are still located here today.
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Finishing touches: Occupying the entire fourth floor of a notable Haussmann building, this exceptional apartment features luxurious materials throughout, from leather and silk, to marble, bronze, and semiprecious stones.
“Wherever you are in this apartment, you are surrounded with high-luxury materials, and yet you always feel cozy and joyful.” Stéphanie Coutas
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// 834 FIFTH AVENUE MANHATTAN NEW YORK UNITED STATES www.brownharrisstevens.com
New York state of mind A palatial Fifth Avenue duplex with Rockefeller connections affords a surprising level of privacy, as well as unsurpassed views of Central Park // P H OTO G R A P H Y BY F R A N C E S CO L AG N E S E WO R D S BY E M I L E E TO M B S
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started to design buildings that would go on to become the city’s best examples of Art Deco architecture. His work set the standard for interior spatial design that many others would follow, and today, according to architectural historian Christopher Gray, “to own a 10- to 20-room apartment in a Candela-designed building is to accede to architectural as well as social cynosure.” Here, in this magnificent front-corner two-story apartment, the interiors are by the late Henri Samuel, who, as well as being the designer of choice for owner Susan Gutfreund, the Rothschilds, and couturier Valentino, restored the Empire rooms at the Palace of Versailles.
Intimate surroundings: Legendary French decorator Henri Samuel, a favorite in high-society homes, was inspired by a range of styles in his work, as seen in the Winter Garden room (above), which nods to 18th-century European chinoiserie.
// WITHIN T H E S E WA L L S This is the largest existing original apartment on Fifth Avenue, and of all its 20 rooms, the 720-squarefoot main living room is the most impressive: it has two fireplaces and windows that afford unchallenged views of Central Park. According to owner Susan Gutfreund, the low windows are the secret to the great views and ample light.
“The Gutfreunds were introduced to Samuel by the philanthropist and fine arts collector Jayne Wrightsman,” says Richard Ziegelasch of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales, LLC, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate. “Doors from Samuel’s private collection adorn the entryway, and his insistence on classic style throughout was upheld everywhere except the Winter Garden room, which was modeled on chinoiserie palace designs of 18thcentury Europe, with canvas panels from Belgium and trompe l’oeil by Atelier Mériguet-Carrère.” Like many of Candela’s apartments, this frontcorner duplex is expansive; the 20 rooms have soaring ceilings with original moldings, and are
spread over two floors, covering a total of 12,000 square feet. There’s a master bedroom bookended with a dressing room and privately accessed sitting room, three further bedrooms, a large kitchen and adjoining butler’s pantry, two libraries, and a marble and steel staircase that draws inspiration from French châteaux, imported to decorate the gallery that leads to the upper floor. All this comes fully serviced, and finished with hardwood floors and a 1,500-bottle wine cellar.
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Pièce de rÊsistance: A native of Sicily, the architect Rosario Candela arrived in New York in the 1920s and was soon embraced by high society. His work became the standard by which interior spatial design was to be judged.
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Designed in 1931 by Rosario Candela, this 16-story limestone-clad building was his crowning achievement.
// WHERE IN THE WORLD Once known as the Silk Stocking District, the Upper East Side is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in New York, and Fifth Avenue is its most exclusive street. Within walking distance are myriad designer boutiques and architectural wonders, not to mention some of the city’s most celebrated museums. Two helipads are located just 20 minutes away, near Hudson Yards, making vacations in the Hamptons a breeze.
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A modern pioneer Del Dios Ranch is an expansive estate that brings distinctive modernist style and materials to its ultra-exclusive location // P H OTO G R A P H Y BY R O G E R DAV I E S WO R D S BY S T E P H A N I E J O N E S
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An adjoining pavilion houses a jaw-dropping, 3,900-plus-square-foot pool and spa. A personal tropical paradise with arched skylights, it is hung with exotic ferns and has a bar at one end. There is a 6,080-square-foot office and, 100 yards from the entrance, a guesthouse allows visitors freedom. Del Dios Ranch was built for sharing, and has hosted lavish parties. “I’ve known the pool area to be configured so that an orchestra can play there,” says Zackary Wright, an Executive Director at Christie’s International Real Estate. There is space aplenty for socializing and soirées, parties and proms – and then there is outdoors. The original owners bought up pockets of land – 160 acres of it, around their initial 50 – to make up today’s breathtaking estate, complete with tennis court, cypress trees, lake, and hiking and trekking paths, as well as a six-stall stable, corrals, pastures, and grounds for daily canters. So rich and varied is the landscape that Hollywood has come calling, finding it a perfect movie set. There are many acres of organic lemon orchards and a great expanse of undeveloped land, which, says Wright, “adds great value.” In terms of having it all, Del Dios Ranch has it pretty much covered. It’s private and discreet, stunning, elegant, and classic. It’s striking, at its best when filled with people, and a pivot for enjoying the great outdoors.
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// WITHIN T H E S E WA L L S The redwood for the house was hand-selected and taken south from its roots in northern California. “It is so uncommon here,” says Linda Sansone, who, along with Linda Daniels, is listing agent for Willis Allen Real Estate, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate. “The redwood and the poured concrete make Del Dios Ranch such a unique residence. For such a magnificent home, it is incredibly private, unseen from the roadside,” adds Daniels.
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// WHERE IN THE WORLD Just 30 miles north of downtown San Diego, this 210-acre estate is minutes away from the village of Rancho Santa Fe – a pedestrianized crisscross of streets lined with boutique shops and restaurants, a bimonthly market, and celebrated inn. Residents of The Covenant, a historic area formed in the 1920s to preserve the community’s character and landscape, automatically receive membership to the elite Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club.
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Private and discreet, stunning and elegant. It’s striking, at its best filled with people, and a pivot for enjoying the outdoors.
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Thoroughly well bred Nestled in the Northeast’s quintessential horse-racing country, Discovery Stables is both a fully functioning equestrian property and an enchanting family home // P H OTO G R A P H Y BY L AU R A M O S S WO R D S BY I M O G E N B E E C RO F T
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// W I T H I N T H E S E WA L L S Designed by Sanna & Loccisano Architects, this is a home for entertaining. The main floor can easily accommodate 150 guests for a party, while the lounge and bar are a welcoming setting for intimate groups. On such occasions, a visit to the 3,500-bottle wine cellar and tasting room is encouraged. Anyone finding themselves at a loose end can enjoy the swimming pool and spa, or head to the 12-seat movie theater.
Fine living: The main level includes a 24-seat formal dining room, a gourmet kitchen, a lounge and eight-seat bar, a vast great room, and a spectacular conservatory, while a grand staircase connects the three levels of the house.
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owners speak fondly of their children riding horses, bicycles, and scooters around the expansive grounds, while the house itself provides a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of the barns. “Although the home is approximately 25,000 square feet, it has a warmth about it as soon as you enter. This can be very difficult to achieve with large rooms and 14-foot-high ceilings, but anyone who comes here remarks on its warmth,” they say. Indeed, Discovery Stables has a serenity that is uncharacteristic of other properties of this scale and grandeur. The home feels tranquil and undisturbed, with sweeping vistas over the paddocks, and elegant, classically inspired design, as well as every amenity catered for, including a fully equipped fitness center, massage room, home theater, and game room. Beyond this, and only accessible to those really in the know, the property has its own secret spots for relaxation. On a particularly busy day, one might venture into the area set below the pool, designed specifically for rest and quiet contemplation. Here, a gentle trickle from the handmade wall fountain serenades any residents seeking a moment’s peace beneath the wrought-iron cupola.
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Outdoor pursuits: The bucolic estate benefits from a resortstyle pool and spa with fully equipped pool house, a summer kitchen, two stocked ponds, formal gardens, and a huge courtyard with porte cochère, as well as a six-car garage with staff apartment.
// WHERE IN THE WORLD Discovery Stables is ideally located for equestrian buyers, at the heart of the Northeast’s horse-racing industry, and a large number of the most notable racecourses in the United States are within easy reach. Despite its privacy, the estate is easily accessible: major highways crisscross the surrounding area, while a private executive jet airport is just 15 minutes’ drive from the property.
True romance We dare you not to fall for this sweeping estate, seductively set on a narrow ridge between the Pacific Ocean to the south and Montecito Peak to the north // P H OTO G R A P H Y BY T R E VO R TO N D RO WO R D S BY S T E P H A N I E J O N E S
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A standout property: The romantic Cape Dutch-style design of the home stands out in an area more commonly known for its Mediterranean and modern architecture.
oble, stately, palatial. Indeed, Constantia, in the heart of Montecito, is all of these. But, says Ladd Jackson of Hilton & Hyland Real Estate – co-listing the property with Village Properties Realtors, affiliates of Christie’s International Real Estate – if one word were to sum up this sweeping estate, it is “romantic.” One glimpse of this home, a reminder of more sedate, elegant times, and it is impossible to disagree. A masterpiece of Cape Dutch style, Constantia – named after South Africa’s Cape Town wine region – was designed in 1930 by Ambrose Cramer as a summer house for his father-in-law, Arthur Meeker. With whitewashed walls, a pitched roof, rounded ornate gables, and wide half-shuttered windows, it bears all the typical characteristics of its design heritage, one that makes it unique in an area famed for its Mediterranean and modern styles. Cramer, a native of Chicago who spent most of his life in Santa Barbara, could not have chosen a better location for the property, enviably positioned on a narrow ridge between the Pacific Ocean and Montecito Peak – an area that today is home to some of California’s most sought-after real estate. Set behind soaring decorative gates on 3.5 acres, Constantia, with its tree-lined driveways, manicured lawns, fountains, and reflection pond, has all the majesty of a grand European estate, albeit one with
Oprah Winfrey as a neighbor. Completely sheltered, it is a wonderful family home with matching children’s playhouse, but was also built for entertaining, its lavish grounds perfect for largescale al fresco parties and charity events. The property’s historical exterior is complemented by its show-stopping 10,000-square-foot interior, restored and renovated by the present owner. Traditional mahogany paneling, fireplaces, and finishes dovetail seamlessly with contemporary comforts. A neutral palette throughout provides a fresh backdrop. “This is most evident in the kitchen, one of many standout features of the house,” says Jackson. “Its cathedral-high ceilings and wood beams partner with the latest, sleekest designs – it is stunning.” As is the main living room, accessed through double doors from the foyer and flooded with light from adjoining terraces. “Wherever you sit, you are captivated by views of the ocean on one side and of the mountains on the other.” Look-at-me spectacular but oh-so-private; classic yet thoroughly modern; and situated in the most august of settings, Constantia, it would seem, has the lot. Just, in fact, as a true romance should.
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“Wherever you sit, you are captivated by views of the ocean or mountains.” Ladd Jackson
// WHERE IN THE WORLD A truly five-star property demands a five-star locale, and Montecito delivers. “It is a regal neighborhood,” says Ladd Jackson, “a seaside town with the most perfect climate.” Five miles south of Santa Barbara, it’s chic, laid-back, and luxurious, boasting fine restaurants and boutiques with patios for watching the world go by. Montecito is also a haven for outdoor pursuits with swimming, sailing, hiking, and horse riding all within easy reach.
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// WITHIN T H E S E WA L L S The great room, with its lofty beamed ceilings and fireplace, opens up to north and south terraces, each providing majestic panoramas. One looks out to the Pacific Ocean, particularly breathtaking at sunset, and the other offers beautiful views of the reflecting pond and the mountains beyond.
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Relax in style: The interiors of Constantia reflect the grace and grandeur of its exterior design, and feature a calm, neutral palette throughout. One of the home’s standout features is the stunning kitchen, a spectacular space with beamed cathedral ceiling (this page).
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Rock solid From atop Monaco’s regal le Rocher, this 18th-century townhouse has spectacular views of the sparkling Mediterranean, and supreme security // P H OTO G R A P H Y BY F R E D E R I C VA S S E U R WO R D S BY S T E P H A N I E J O N E S
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Crowning glory: The terrace atop the five-story Villa San Martin (right) is the perfect setting for soaking up the breathtaking 360-degree views, and enjoying an al fresco lifestyle in this exclusive, peaceful area.
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onaco may be small – the world’s second smallest country, in fact – and, at just under a square mile, more petite than New York’s Central Park, but it has a big personality. Synonymous with glitz and glamour, it has long attracted a global jet set bound for its gilded Belle Epoque casino, golden Riviera, and prestigious Grand Prix. Yet not a mile from the glitz of Monte Carlo, life in la vieille ville – the Old Town – couldn’t be more different. Le Rocher (the Rock), as the fortified Old Town is nicknamed, rises some 200 feet above the Mediterranean Sea, overlooking the new harbor. François Grimaldi conquered the headland in 1297, and it has housed the royal residence ever since. A haven within a haven, the Old Town offers a rarefied lifestyle for its residents, and none more so than the occupants of Villa San Martin, an outstanding townhouse that dates to the 18th century. “It is unique,” says Monica de Champfleury, partner at Hammer Draff Great Properties, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate. “The only house of its kind for sale in this enclave, which also houses the Prince’s Palace, government ministries, and most schools.” Monumental in size and history, Villa San Martin was totally renovated five years ago, retaining its original façade. On the roof is the perfect terrace; ideal for al fresco
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dining and entertaining, it offers a 360-degree vista of the white-stone Cathédrale de Monaco, picturesque Jardins Saint-Martin, renowned Musée Océanographique – a Baroque Revival masterpiece – and the twisting, turning medieval village of the Old Town, a labyrinth of cobbled streets and squares. But it is the proximity to the Prince’s Palace – literally next door – that elevates Villa San Martin to standout status. The palace hosts a roster of royal spectacles such as the changing of the guard and summer concerts, but most of all, its presence offers supreme security. “Monaco is one of the safest places in the world to live,” says de Champfleury. “And this property is also, indirectly, guarded by the carabinieri who protect the Prince, his palace, and le Rocher.” Add charm and a dazzling coastline to impeccable infrastructure and tax-free security and it is easy to see the appeal of Monaco – in particular the Rock, which, come sundown when the tourists have left, is shrouded in a veil of calm. Serene and sedate, it is the quietest area in Monaco. Yet should the urge to savor a little ritz or flutter, cocktail or cabaret take hold, it’s all there, too, just a stone’s throw down the road. Really.
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// WHERE IN THE WORLD The tiny city-state of Monaco, set on the ultra-luxe French Riviera, is known for its dazzling harbor, upmarket casinos, and luxury boutiques and restaurants. Villa San Martin is located in the very heart of the Old Town, next to the Prince’s Palace, no less – making it one of the most secure spots in the already incredibly safe principality.
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A Mediterranean gem: Monaco’s azure waters combine with the warm, sunshine tones of the Old Town architecture to create rich panoramas – all of which can be enjoyed from Villa San Martin’s wraparound balcony.
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Bird of paradise Considered by many to be the finest residence ever built in Arizona, this well-loved family home has risen like a phoenix from the desert // WO R D S BY X E N I A TA L I OT I S
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// WITHIN T H E S E WA L L S Villa Paradiso provides entertainment in all shapes and sizes: a 1,000-squarefoot gym, a spa, an indoor basketball court, and an expansive lapis-blue, glass-tiled swimming pool keep residents fit. And whether you’re planning a quiet night in with the family curled up in one of the discreet living areas, a movie night with friends in the James Bond-themed theater, or an impressive fundraiser for 200 people, this home can host them all.
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but it also needed to be elegant and grand – the perfect venue for fundraisers and entertaining.” Considered by many to be the finest home built in Arizona, and now on the market with Walt Danley Realty, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, once inside you’re embraced by a double staircase in the light-filled rotunda – one side leading to the south wing, the other to the north. From there it’s a dazzling exhibition of style and refinement, each room a showcase for some of the finest materials in the world. There are afrormosia floors, anigre, sapele, and walnut paneling and moldings, as well as golden-hued marble and onyx. Then there’s the water room, an interior space that floats in an exterior pool – the ultimate in relaxation. All this lies within a setting that calms the soul. Nestled in 12 acres of landscaped desert, thick with palm trees, citrus, and white, pink, and purple orchid trees, all surrounded by mountains – Camelback, the McDowells, and the Four Peaks – the property basks in sunshine and warm breezes throughout the year. Watching the sun set or rise from one of the spectacular terraces takes you as close to heaven as you’re likely to get on earth.
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A work of art: Villa Paradiso has been designed to provide a stunning space to display the owners’ extensive art collection, and to make the most of its natural environment and breathtaking backdrop.
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Luxe living: With grand formal spaces, state-of-the-art technology, generous patios and leisure facilities, and a three-bedroom guesthouse, Villa Paradiso creates a resort-style experience for guests and residents alike.
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// WHERE IN THE WORLD A most exclusive part of the Phoenix metropolitan area, Paradise Valley has easy access to worldclass resorts, restaurants, shopping, art and culture, golf courses, museums, botanical gardens, and the beautiful Sonoran Desert. And Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is just a 15-minute drive away.
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A different angle on life Wherever in this architecturally impressive home you find yourself, the mountain vistas of Colorado are sure to take your breath away // P H OTO G R A P H Y BY R O G E R DAV I E S WO R D S BY S T E P H A N I E J O N E S
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erched cliffside, 296 Gray Head Lane is surrounded by the most picturesque mountain range in Colorado, while the proximity to Telluride and lack of close neighbors make it both accessible and perfectly secluded. The state-of-the-art interior, using natural materials, offers a luxurious, modern, and “green” lifestyle. The architect’s brief, in 2012, was clear: build a home that doesn’t look like anything else. “We wanted to build a home that was led by its surroundings. From the start we connected to the drama of the landscape,” explain Mike Hamberg and Andy Wisnoski at Colorado-based Poss Architecture + Planning. The house is linear and geometric – but notably with no right angles – dipping down and up and down again. Soaring, sculptured roof shapes stand out against the panorama, topped by glass plates that open up the entire home to the landscape. “Sunset Ridge is an artfully designed residence that not only frames the view but makes the mountains
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integral to all the living spaces,” says TD Smith, president of Telluride Real Estate Corp., an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate. “We used a folded-plate roof design that allows glass in its structure,” says Hamberg, “meaning the entire house is flooded with light and you get views of Colorado’s beautiful skies 365 days of the year.” It’s not just the roof though – floor-to-ceiling glass panels and windows ensure a visual feast. The main entrance is through a nine-foot-high glass doorway that drops down and away as you enter, first hiding the view but following with a stop-you-in-your-tracks moment as the peaks and valleys come into focus. The force of nature outside the house is echoed inside – an exquisite blend of natural limestone walls and floors, stone and marble tiles, walnut cabinets, Douglas fir-planked ceilings, and floating staircases. The Bulthaup kitchen flows seamlessly into the open-plan living room, and sheer solar drapes run floor to ceiling to reduce excess heat and glare, with
Open house: A sculptured “floating” roof is the hallmark of the home, while placing the emphasis on glass within its structure ensures living areas are flooded with light and encased in stunning vistas.
no disturbance to the panorama. In winter, it’s geothermally heated. A master wing is connected to the rest of the house by an internal glass bridge that spans a landscaped stream, and the lower floor offers exercise rooms and a spa, plus entertainment spaces including a game room, bar, and theater, as well as several guest rooms and en suites. South-facing lawns are surrounded by and dotted with indigenous planting, and a pond reflecting the glorious peaks is fed by a cascading stream. At its edge lie a firepit and barbecue area. All this is just a short hop from Telluride, rated the “most scenic” resort by Ski Magazine. “Sunset Ridge stands apart, having captured the entire Telluride landscape from its private perch above,” says Smith. It’s a vista unlikely to change.
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// W I T H I N T H E S E WA L L S Much of the interior decor was sourced from Europe, with an effortless elegance running throughout – from the living area and top-of-the-line kitchen, to the master retreat, guest suites, and entertainment rooms. The panorama goes without saying, shifting from lush green to yellow to orange with the seasons. “We wanted the owners and visitors to experience the peaks no matter where they are in the house,” says Andy Wisnoski.
Home range: Dipping up and down, the profile of the house is, say the architects, a “natural expression” – a design influenced by the local, mountainous landscape. Inside, exquisite finishes echo the natural splendor of the setting.
// WHERE IN THE WORLD Originally a silver mining camp, Telluride is the most populous town of San Miguel County in the southwest of Colorado, known for its skiing in the winter and its festivals in the summer. “Telluride is certainly not the norm,” says broker TD Smith. “Blessed with rare physical beauty, it’s controlled by stiff regulations, which means virtually all private real estate is subject to a master plan with minimal density. It’s a family-oriented community and resembles the resorts of the past, plus we probably have more CEOs per capita than any other.”
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