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Luxury Residence in Italian Countryside

A round up of what’s new within interior design and furnishings

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Market Report UK

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Style News

Prepare your home for the new year - Style trends for 2018

Interior News

Value of homes in the UK up by 48% in last decade

116 Market Report Spain

Peopwety sales and prices in Spain forecast to continue growth in 2018

144 Celebrity House Hunting

Want to live like a superstar? Here we review the homes of the rich and famous currently for sale

The interior of this Luxury Italian Countryside Residence is an exquisite combination of classic and contemporary style Home to Howard Carter, the great archaeologist The interior design event of the year

86 Pantone 2018 Colour Pedictions

Filled with vibrant colours and metallic neutrals

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“Lifestyle Markets”

We snapshot the performance of some of the most popular ‘lifestyle’ markets

164 International Property News

196 The ultimate luxury chalet

180 Market Report International

201 Europe’s Golden Visa Incentives 2018

Presenting new property developments from around the world

Ski resorts with all year round facilities set to be more popular with buyers

Unique chalet in the heart of vibrant Val d’Isére

We look at the main incentive programs being offered in 2018

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Style News Can you believe it another year has passed. As we progress into 2018 interior trends will change dramatically, it’s the old adage ‘out with the old and in with the new’.

So with this in mind we take a look at the trend forecaster for 2018 and showcase what’s in for the year ahead. Whether you’re renovating or just looking to invest in new cushions read this before you hit the shops.

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Reconnect with Nature As technology continues to evolve taking over evert facet of our lives our lives, our desire to reconnect with nature and return to a simpler way of life will be reflected in our interior design styles. Organic materials and traditional handcrafts will continue to gain momentum.

The use of reclaimed wood will become a focal trend this season, with its versatility, reclaimed wood can be used not just as structural but as an interior elements like panelling, flooring, shelving, furniture, the list goes on. Reclaimed wood also varies in colours and finishes, from weathered smooth grey boards, to naturally hued rough sawn, to whitewashed, to colourful barn woods – you’re guaranteed to find what you’re looking for.

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Organic & Cozyiness

2018 interiors will focus on a simpler, more authentic lifestyle with earthy materials and traditional crafts. These raw, natural materials will become the go-to vibe for the ‘cozy space’ trend. Room dividers, reading nooks, and various other small spaces, will find their way into all types of homes. Allowing you to unwind and relax.

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Beautiful and comfortable zones add charming and stylish cosiness to modern interior design. Decorating all small areas and mastering micro-zones fill homes and offices with luxurious and trendy comfort.

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KISS, Keep It Simple, Stupid!

Simplicity in lines and shapes. Geometric, clean and elegant designs with slightly curved angles (think Zaha Hadid, the queen of the curve). Minimalist, Scandinavian, and hightech styles, as well as an influence of retromodern designs, are stylish options for interior design in 2018.

Metal furniture juxtaposed against wood creates a beautiful look, adding shiny luxury and durability to fashionable home furnishing.

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Shiny Metal Finishes

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This is a trend that never goes out of fashion. Gold and silver, but also bronze and copper, are metals that evoke everlasting luxury and wellness. In decoration we often find them combined with other materials, such as wood or stone, or to neutral colours, as black and white. Thanks to metals and their effects, chairs, tables and kitchens become more precious, lights more brilliant, radiators and stoves become sculptures and coverings give a glamorous touch to each ambience.

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Wabu Sabi

One of my top trend tips for 2018 is to look out for products that relate to Wabi Sabi – the ancient Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection. It honours the passage of time and the beauty of natural materials. Unlike shabby-chic, new pieces are not intentionally roughed up to look used. Instead, it honours the honesty of imperfect woodgrains, irregular hand-crafted pieces, and items that acknowledge the passage of time. This creates an environment that is organic, harmonious, uncomplicated, and unassuming.

Think arts and craft accessories, throws, loose fitting pillow covers, style in odd numbers -avoiding symmetry, layers and texture above all avoid fussiness or excess.

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Not only leather furniture, but home accents, like shelf holders, handmade leather flowers, and wall artworks are stylish elements of modern interior design 2018. Marble, granite, and pebbles stay the most popular stones for interior design. Geometric prints and carved designs are top ideas for sophisticated and original decorating with natural stone.

All things natural

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70’s Revival

For the last 5 years interior design has been awash with Mid Century Modern but in keeping with the other trends this season 70’s interiors are back. Chairs and sofas have curved edges, sphere pendulum lighting add a statement piece to any room, wicker chairs and wall hangings add a touch of nature and shag pile carpets or rugs create warmth.

So, pull out your flared pants, fire up the record player and dust of your macramé patterns, 70s vibes are back.

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Established 1897

A stunning three-bedroom flat overlooking this famous garden square Hans Place, Knightsbridge SW1 • Fabulous reception room • Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom • Two further double bedrooms

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Yellow Peril Premium Chairs VOnDOM LAuncHES nEW coLouRS ThAT Go BEyOnD SIMPLIcITy

Vondom the avant-garde outdoor furniture company has launched a new colour finish of Gold & Silver to some of the brands most iconic chairs: Africa, Wall Street and Delta.

Although each of the chairs come from a different designer, these metallic finishing’s provide a visual impact that add glamour, beauty, magic, modernity, elegance and of course, avant-garde design to any space For more informastion visit: www.vondom.com

When Italian cult brand Seletti collaborated with Belgium-based Studio Job you know you are in for a treat and the result is something rather bananas!

Originally produced as a series of limitededition bronze sculptures at ‘The Banana Show’ in 2015, the new Banana Lamps provide a practical and creative lighting design solution for modern homes while providing a great alternative to those who can’t buy the original artworks.

Made of resin and glass, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, as they are affectionately called reference both pop art and popular culture with their symbolism – “the most popular fruit in the world” – and their cartoon-inspired names.

All of them use the peel sections as support, with one light also featuring a standing position. Perfect for giving a playful vibe to a contemporary interior, the Banana Lamps help to create memorable living spaces thanks to their one-of-a-kind design.

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A New Outdoor Experience This winter Italian outdoor luxury garden furniture Ethimo has released an exclusive selection of furniture designed to enhance the most sophisticated outdoor mountain spaces.

Transform the terrace of a chalet or a high altitude resort into an “open air lounge”, where design and comfort combine to welcome guests, evoking that pleasant indoor warmth, outside.

Nuanced lines, new finishes and soft fabrics characterise Ethimo’s collectionl for the cold season ahead.

The Allaperto collection - Mountain version, designed for Ethimo by Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez offers clean, refined profiles with contemporary appeal. Natural and pickled teak combines with innovative fabrics in warm tones. The comfort of the seats is enhanced by original accessories in wool, cashmere and fur, with stylish velvet detailing.

For more information visit: www.ethimo.com

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Pure Italian Talent ToNINo LAMBoRGhINI cASA SPRInT cOLLEcTIOn 2018

A unique spirit permeates every product conceived, designed and created

by Tonino Lamborghini. He possesses the ability to innovate, yet remain faithful to tradition shapes that are elegant and bold at the same time.

This passionate quest captures the ineffaceable heritage of Italian Style in the world and speaks the inevitable language of creativity, innovation, elegance and technique.

The passion is the driving force behind the latest collection bearing the Tonino Lamborghini name conceived for men and women of character, who refuse to go unnoticed.

HIDRA

Design, elegance and comfort for the new bed HIDRA by Tonino Lamborghini. Thanks to its frame which is completely covered with leather and to its upholstered headboard, characterised by vertical stitching and horizontal flaps, it offers to your sight a clean and essential line the presence of the small feet makes it be even more evident; these satin finish aluminium small feet simplify its structure even more. HIDRA is available in more than 100 shades of very precious hides and fabrics and it is manufactured in three different sizes in order to meet any need.

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KATE KATE is the new proposal of upholstered items marked by colour and comfort. It is a play of elegance and dynamism imposed by top quality hides where contrasting bright shades and ad hoc designed stitching emerge. It is an astonishing stage effect which offers not only a unique design, but also a top-level comfort thanks to the relax mechanism which allows to adjust the seat and the back in several positions. KATE collection, which consists of a wooden frame and exposed small feet, is available in the two-seat sofa and armchair versions, always completed with coordinated cushions.

Range includes: 2 seat sofa & Armchair

ALEX Versatile, coloured, dynamic, elegant: the new collection ALEX by Tonino Lamborghini offers a wide range of solutions with a remarkable aesthetic and sensory impact. As a matter of fact, the selection of coverings is definitely wide. From top quality leather to valuable fabrics available in more than 100 shades. The quilted making suggests comfort and softness and an extreme freedom to place it in any kind of room, including the choice from a linear as well as corner sofa, from the armchair to chaise lounge to the love seat to the footrest.

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Fireplaces for Modern Living

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chesneys Firesides, specialists in reproduction and antique fireplaces latest collaboration with the internationally renowned British designer Kelly Hoppen evokes the glamour of Art Deco with a twist.

Having worked successfully together before, pioneers and icons in their relative fields, Paul chesney and Kelly hoppen were keen to collaborate once again, resulting in this new collection: the biggest collection chesneys has ever produced with an independent designer.

Kelly’s passionate design ethos and approach is reflected in the collection resulting in opulent and striking designs such as The Stoppard, it also embraces understated elegance in the form of The Dylan Limestone surround, which with its simple linear form will sit comfortably in a wide range of domestic interiors.

The collection has as its cornerstone the successful fusion of minerals and metals. During the development phase Kelly worked closely with chesneys’ workshops, sampling multiple natural materials, finishes and metal elements before finalising the composition of her various designs. Deceptively simple in appearance, all of these designs rely on painstaking craftsmanship and the finest natural materials to achieve their intended effect.

The collection includes seven fireplaces, five sets of fire dogs a fire pit and urn.

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Luxury residence in itaLian countryside

Italy is full of charm and beautiful architecture.

With this project we take part in that history.

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The interior of this Luxury Italian Countryside Residence is an exquisite combination of classic and contemporary style.

In this private Italian Residence, developed by Ukrainian interior designers Vitaliy Yurov and Iryna Dzhemesiuk, you can feel the airiness of the space through bright and vivid colors. Modern Furniture and Unique Lamps used with classic techniques tell a history and mark the passage of time and innovative techniques that turn this apartment into an incomparable interior design project.

Artistic intarsia design of the parquet, golden pieces of modern furniture and high class design lamps make unimaginable and unexpected details in combination with the beautiful old architecture of the space and vaulted ceiling create unique and unforgettable atmosphere. “Our work is our hobby, our lifestyle. As interior designers, we are able to continuously evolve, to inspire, to generate ideas, to learn new things, to travel. We are always surrounded by an incredible number of beautiful things which is the aesthetic component in our professional growth.

Design is always a creative search of harmony.� designers acknowledge.

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As we step into the different rooms we see the love that designers brought into the project.

With furniture brands like Minotti, Poltrona Frau, Kristalia, Amuneal shelving system is easy to imagine the precision and challenge that designers took under their” wings”.

“Interaction with the client is very important. We usually work in contemporary styles such as minimalism, loft, eclecticism. Based on this the client comes to us for these stylistic directions. Our goal is to make not just a beautiful picture but also a comfortable space for each specific customer considering his lifestyle, habits etc. Before we begin to develop the project we discuss and carefully explore our client’s wishes, his action scenario in the space.

During each stage we keep a close relationship with him. We have one common goal, and we both are interested in getting a good result.”

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The young and dinamic dual of designer chose Lighting from DelightFULL, Flos and Hive.

Near the fireplace we can see Hanna Floor Lamp and in the ceiling of the recreational space the combination with Hanna Pendant Lamp gives it a unique style.

In the dinning are we can enjoy the warmth color with the art work and once more the dominance of the lamps with the two Brubeck Suspension Lamps combined with Brubeck Wall Lamps that we can also see in the Bathroom area together with DelightFULL sister brands Maison Valetina and Boca do Lobo as and extenton of extreme luxury.

“Each project for us is an individual story. But we always follow certain principles.

Our interiors are comfortable spaces with natural materials and well-designed details. Aesthetics and functionality are inseparable. We like to combine different styles, forms and materials. It is a contemporary style in which we often use techniques from different ages.”

diff. studio | the interior design company “Studio Diff was founded by two young designers, Vitaliy Yurov and Iryna Dzhemesiuk, in 2015 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Both graduated from Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture (KNUCA) in 2012 with major in Interior Design.

In less than a year Diff team interiors gained the attention of the leading international media in design sphere and appeared on the main pages of architectural portals.

The mission of the Studio lies in the creation of unique spaces with a distinctive character, combining aesthetics and functionality. Diff works internationally on projects including residential and public spaces distinguished by accuracy and high-end quality.”

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London’s newest development with a twist Situated on the banks of the River Thames, Lombard Wharf is a striking new development located within Battersea adjacent to the proposed Diamond Jubilee footbridge and opposite Chelsea Harbour and Imperial Wharf.

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Comprising 134 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses all with wrap around terraces and impressive views of the Thames, the City and beyond Lombard Wharf is a striking new development designed by award-winning architects, Patel Taylor. The distinctive 28-story building is truly unique with its dynamic design twisting as it rises into the sky turning a subtle two degrees on each floor to provide a different visual experience from every angle.

The modern apartments and penthouses benefit from: n Flush handle-less German fitted kitchens n AEG multifunction appliances n Fitted wardrobes to master bedrooms n Underfloor heating with thermostatic controller n Comfort cooling to principle rooms n Wrap-around balconies with views over Battersea and the river n Touch screen door entry to main building n Residents gym n Lift to all floors n Underground parking with some apartments n 24hr concierge service.

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Life on the river Situated on the banks of the River Thames, Lombard Wharf in Battersea is close to Battersea Park’s 200 acres of green space, boating lake and other amenities. Just a few minutes’ walk away is Battersea Square – a collection of bars and restaurants including Gordon’s Ramsay’s London House, while more top culinary spots and the high-end boutiques of Chelsea and the Kings Road be easily reached by venturing across the river.

Leasehold: Approx. 998 years | Prices from: £599,999

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THE NEW TURNER’S DANCE TABLE & WALL

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ref. VaL-1581 VaLgrande, Sotogrande A spacious south-west facing ground floor apartment located in the ever popular development of Valgrande, which offers 24 hours security service, communal pool, beautiful landscaped gardens, a communal indoor pool/spa and a pitch and putt practise green. The accommodation offers an entrance hall, fully fitted kitchen with laundry area and a terrace, a large living/dining room leading to an extensive terrace, 3 double bedrooms ensuite and a guest cloakroom.

The apartment has underfloor heating, hot/ cold air conditioning, 2 parking spaces and 1 storeroom.

Main Features 3 bed | 3 bath 299m2 built |78m2 terrace Price: 595.000â‚Ź

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Stunning modern style

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ref. HSS6-1220

reyeS y reinaS, Sotogrande CoSta This stunning new build family villa in the heart of the King’s and Queen’s with a southerly aspect offers fabulous modern style open plan living.

Accessed via a gated driveway with water features and ample parking the entrance hall is flooded with light and leads into the open plan living room and dinning room separated by a double sided glass fireplace. on the ground floor there are 4 bedroom suites a great family kitchen, utility room and guest cloak room. On the first floor the master bedroom suite with a walk in wardrobe and designer bathroom is spacious and comfortable with views over the garden. The additional upstairs bedroom suite could easily be converted to a study or private lounge.

In the semi basement, accessed from the bedroom wing and from the driveway, there is a double garage and a multipurpose room that could be a gym, games room or cinema room. The property has a carport for 2 cars, Hot and cold AC throughout and underfloor heating in the all the main areas.

Main Features 6 bed | 6 bath 2558m2 plot | 755m2 built | 107m2 terrace Price: 3.300.000€

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Located in the heart of sought after Brook Green and less than 100m from the border of Kensington & Chelsea, this impressive Victorian townhouse offers proportions rarely seen in the area, a wealth of original period features, seven bedrooms and a stunning walled garden. The property is for sale with leading West London agent Finlay Brewer for £3.65m.

Located on a quiet residential street, Addison Gardens, this elegant red brick home spans five floors totalling 3,141 sq.ft. apx.

The raised ground floor houses a spectacular double drawing room. During the 1800’s, this would have traditionally been arranged as a “front parlour”, for special occasions and receiving guests (mainly the domain of females); and a “back parlour” or dining room, the preserve of the men. Now opened out into one room, this lateral space extends over 30ft and features the two original fireplaces, bay windows to the front and views of the walled garden to the rear.

With the division of classes in the Victorian era, kitchens were placed on the lower ground floors along with a scullery and staff quarters. This space has been transformed into a spacious open plan kitchen/dining room with direct access to the beautifully presented garden. Walled on all sides and secluded, the south-west facing garden is a tranquil haven in the heart of West London.

The first floor is home to a spacious master bedroom with Juliet balcony, bathroom and an intimate alcove featuring original stainedglass windows. Mosaic stained glass became very popular during the Victoria era, partly due to Augustus Pugin’s regular use of the style; including his design of numerous stained-glass windows at Westminster Abbey. The two upper floors of this house offer further comprise six bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Paul Cosgrove, Director at Finlay Brewer, comments; “This part of Brook Green remains highly sought after. Its proximity to Kensington and Chelsea and the village atmosphere of the green itself, combined with the beautiful Victorian properties architecture, continue to attract buyers from far and wide. We expect this property will be of interest to families, who can take advantage of the large number of bedrooms and convert some to playrooms, dressing rooms etc. as necessary.”

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“The width of this house is also a huge advantage. Most homes in the area have narrower proportions, meaning that properties of the same square footage often feel considerably smaller. With this property, even the lower ground and top floors have brilliant ceiling heights and plenty of light”.

Addison Gardens is part of the original Holland Estate, which spread over 200 acres surrounding nearby Holland House from the 1700’s. This popular residential street is situated close to independent shops, restaurants, gastro pubs, farmers’ markets and retail offerings of Westfield London. Local tube stations include Hammersmith Broadway, Shepherd’s Bush and Kensington Olympia.

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REPORT UK Value of homes in the UK up by 48% in last decade

The value of privately owned homes in the UK had risen by £1.94 trillion over the last decade with over half of this increase in London and the South East, new research shows.

It means that the total value of privately owned UK housing stock has surpassed £6 trillion for the first time, according to new research by the Halifax.

Since 2007, the total value of private residential property in the UK has grown by 48% to an estimated £6.02 trillion and in the past year alone, the value has grown by £376 billion, mainly reflecting average house price

growth of 5% in the year to August.

The average value per household in the UK now stands at £256,912, up from £187,310 in 2007, representing an increase of close to £70,000 or 37%.

This increase has been driven by a 45% rise in the average house price and the stock of privately owned homes expanding by 1.9 million from 21.5 million to 23.4 million. In London, the average value per household is almost half a million at £498,000, some three and a half times higher than in Northern Ireland with the lowest value of £141,681

OBR forecasts house prices will rise by 3.1% next year House prices in the UK will rise by 3.1% in 2018, slow slightly to 3% in 2019 and then 2.9% in 2020, with the higher rate next year down to stamp duty change, according to new guidance.

The figures were published by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), an advisory non-departmental public body established by the UK Government to provide independent economic forecasts and independent analysis of the public finances ahead of the Budget.

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Budget news but along with an advisory note from HMRC also published to accompany the Budget announcements, the data indicates that prices are going to rise due to the abolition of stamp duty for first time buyers.

The OBR also says that house prices are expected to rise by 15% between the second quarter of 2017 and the first quarter of 2022, less than its last forecast of 22% in March. The OBR cites a fall in expected growth in real incomes as a reason for the longer term slowdown.

The research also shows that in 2017 some 68% or £3.8 trillion of private property wealth is concentrated in the southern regions, up from 62% in 2007. While private property wealth in the South continues to grow, the share of wealth in northern areas has fallen from 44% to 38%. Overall the value of housing in southern England has increased over two and half times faster than the north, 65% compared to 25%, over the past decade.

Some 55% of the £1.94 trillion rise in the last decade is accounted for by London and the South East. Since 2007, the average house price in the capital has increased by £349,629 or 71% to £579,761, while the stock of private dwellings has grown by a quarter of a million or 10%.

Northern Ireland is the only region to have seen housing wealth fall, down by 24%, during this period, mostly due to house prices being 34% lower than in 2007.

‘The value of housing stock has grown by close £2 trillion in the past decade and with the equity rich regions of London and the South East largely responsible, it highlights a considerable regional imbalance in the distribution of housing wealth,’ said Russell Galley, managing director of the Halifax.

‘Within the capital there is also a mix of fortunes. While more than a fifth of total property wealth is in London, lower levels of owner occupation reflect a major barrier to the property ladder with a far greater number of people renting where house prices are at their highest,’ he added.

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West Heath Road, Hampstead, London NW3

£9,550,000

A magnificent six bedroom detached family house located in a prime position in Hampstead. The home has been remodelled and interior designed to a high specification throughout providing lateral living predominantly over three floors. This elegant home is further enhanced by a south-east facing landscaped garden with a garden studio to the rear. EPC rating C. Approximately 6,450 sq ft (599 sq m).

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Eaton Square, Belgravia, London SW1W

£6,950,000

A stunning three bedroom penthouse apartment located on the South side of this highly desirable garden square in Belgravia. This penthouse apartment sits beautifully in a prime Belgravia address and has been subject to comprehensive refurbishment and reconfiguration. Culminating in an improved layout, it offers stunning bespoke features and finishes throughout. EPC rating E. Approximately 1,627 sq ft (151 sq m).

A stunning three bedroom penthouse apartment located on the South side of this highly desirable garden square in Belgravia. This penthouse apartment sits beautifully in a prime room Belgravia address and has been subject to comprehensive refurbishment androom reconfiguration. an improved layout,balconies it offers stunning Reception | Kitchen/dining room | Master suite | Two further bedrooms | Shower | UnderfloorCulminating heating | Airin conditioning | Juliette | Terracebespoke | Porter A stunning bedroom penthouse located on the South side thissqhighly features andthree finishes throughout.

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This penthouse apartment sits beautifully Reception room | bedroom Kitchen/dining room | Master | Two bedrooms | Shower | Underfloor heatingin| Air conditioning | Juliette balconies | Terrace | Porter in a prime Belgravia address and has been subject to comprehensive refurbishment and reconfiguration. Culminating in an improved layout, it offers stunning bespoke Reception room | Kitchen/dining room | Master | Two further bedrooms | Shower features and finishes throughout.

EPC rating E. suite Approximately 1,627 sq ft (151 sq m). room | Underfloor heating | Air conditioning | Juliette balconies | Terrace | Porter Leasehold: approximately 147 years remaining.

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Directly adjacent to the Royal Albert Hall and the Royal College of Music, sits the prestigious Grade II listed building, Albert Court.

One of London’s first purpose-built mansion blocks, this remarkable Victorian building boasts an array of distinguished residents including the world-famous British Archaeologist, Howard Carter.

Set on the first and second floors of Albert Court lies a magnificent five-bedroom apartment spanning over 4,340 sq.ft. Originally two separate apartments, this imposing duplex boasts grand proportions, a south facing aspect and access to the building’s discrete concierge service. The property is on the market with leading prime London estate agents Russell Simpson for £9.75m.

1907, Carter was hired by English aristocrat Lord Carnarvon to lead an excavation of Egyptian nobles’ tombs. In 1914, he received the license to dig at the Valley of the Kings, which they believed to be the location of King Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Howard Carter, Albert Court’s most illustrious resident, was born and raised in Kensington before heading to Egypt at the tender age of 17. Carter found work as an artist for an archaeologist who needed someone to document his findings, and in 1891 he began working on the Egypt Exploration Fund’s excavation of the tombs at Beni Hassan. In 62

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In November 1922, Carter and his team uncovered a flight of steps leading down to a sealed door and a secret chamber. Three months later, Carter and Lord Carnarvon entered the innermost chamber and found the sarcophagus of King Tutankhamun, which up until then, lay undisturbed for over 3,000 years. “King Tut’s” burial chamber was filled with over 5,000 artefacts for his journey to the afterlife; oils, perfumes, previous jewel-

lery and statues of gold and ebony. Described as the “archaeological triumph of the 20th century”, Carter’s incredible discovery enthralled the world; a craze of “Tut-mania” taking over the west.

The clearance of King Tutankhamun’s took nearly 10 years. Many of the recovered artefacts went on tour to museums around the world, including The British Museum in 1972. This exhibition remains the most popular in the museum’s history. Upon his return from Egypt, Carter retired from archaeology, acting as an agent for many museums and private collectors around the globe. He lived in his flat, No.49 Albert Court until his death in 1939.

Leo Russell, Head of Flat Sales at Russell Simpson, comments; “Albert Court is one of London’s finest residential buildings. The building is absolutely brimming with history; not only has it housed many famous residents over the years, but it has also been used as a film set and as an RAF base during WWII. The apartment itself is one of the

finest on the market. The ceiling heights, grand proportions and exquisite interiors are reminiscent of a time gone by and we expect it to attract a lot of attention”.

became visible where the construction continued, with the lowest four levels boasting higher ceilings, more expensive detailing and larger floor plates than those above.

The construction of Albert Court started in 1890, but in 1892 with only built four floors, the project ground to a halt. Construction resumed in 1984, but a “bankruptcy line”

Set within this lower section lies a duplex apartment, offering ideal family accommodation, stunning entertaining space and elegant interiors.

The apartment’s upper floor comprises a magnificent south-facing, double reception room, sleek adjoining kitchen and balcony overlooking the beautiful Royal College of Music. This unique entertaining space boasts 4-metre high ceilings, excellent natural light, intricate cornicing, fireplace and delicate chandeliers. From the balcony, residents can often enjoy the musical offerings of the Royal College of Music.

Off the entrance hall lies a classic booklined study, guest bedroom with en-suite, office/5th bedroom, bathroom and guest WC. The lower floor is home to a spacious master bedroom suite and two further guest bedrooms. Albert Court residents also benefit from lift access and a first-class concierge and security service located in the breathtaking entrance lobby.

Albert Court is located next to the world famous Royal Albert Hall and moments away from the entrance to Kensington Gardens and the greenery of Hyde Park, as well as an abundance of shops, restaurants and art galleries.

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The Interior Design Event of the Year – M&O 2018

January means one thing for those in the interior industry it’s time for the biggest show of the year – Maison et Objet, Paris. Twice a year, the design world travels to Paris to share its latest homeware creations at Maison & Objet—an impressive and comprehensive showing of everything from decorative accents to high-end furniture however the January edition of the trade show serves as the barometer of interior style for the coming months, from the best new designers to must-have collections.

With over 3000 brands of which 45% are international spread over 130 000 m² of stands and 70 000 visitors, “M & O” is a colossal event here we bring you a snapshot of what’s to come.

THE EVENT Each year a theme is picked which provides an opportunity to investigate consumer behaviour and what industry experts believe will be the next big trend this year the theme selected is “Show-room”. Vincent Grégoire, from NellyRodi, will be analysing the “SHOWROOM” theme in both the Inspirations Book and with a special space at the trade show itself.

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terplay of familiar or exotic styles all organised into different worlds.

Like all Maison & Objet shows the event is organized into 3 parts across the 9 halls:

OBJECT: Objects of all shapes and sizes, from smart gadgets to kitchen tools, from perfume to fashion accessories and everything in between. Because this section is so diverse this year the OBJECT sector has been re-organised and sectioned into four manageable divisions: Cook & Share, Home & Fashion Accessories, Arts & Craft and Smart Gifts.

MAISON: The MAISON section of the show is inspired by a multitude of diverse interiors. From furniture or small decoration products to lighting and home linen, all of the objects come together in complementary in-

INFLUENCES: A territory of prestige and uniqueness.

Creativity, innovation, and technical solutions come together to create the unique, high-end design and lifestyle temple.

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Cecilie Manz With every new edi-on, MAISON&OBJET PARIS elects a Designer of the Year to honour one of the most outstanding names in industrial and interior design worldwide. In January 2018, MAISON&OBJET PARIS has chosen to celebrate the talent of Danish designer Cecilie Manz.

A Scandinavian Woman

As a child, Cecilie Manz remembers she would always slip away to the studio her ceramicist parents kept in their house to sink her hands into the clay...

Not unlike other Danish designers, the balance she maintains between civilisation and nature is vital to her creative process. Much in the same way that her lifestyle and relationships with family members contribute to fuelling her inspiration.

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Now in her 40s, the elegant Dane readily admits that the ceremony for the Crown Prince Couple’s Culture Award she won in 2014, presented to her by the Prince and Princess of Denmark themselves, was certainly one of the highpoints of her career. A career that spans twenty years as she patiently honed her skills to emerge today as one of the major figures of Scandinavian design.

“The balance she maintains between civilisation and nature is vital to her creative process.”

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After earning a diploma in object and furniture design from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1997, Cecilie Manz moved to Finland to further her education at the University of Art and Design in Helsinki. The very next year, she founded her own studio in the heart of Copenhagen. Even though she needs the vibrant feel of the city to feed her creativity, she is still happy to commute back to her suburban home and garden every evening to reconnect with the elements.

A Versatile Designer

Her first project, entitled The Ladder – a ladder that doubles as a chair –, was quickly picked up for production by Nils Holger Moormann, after the German designer spotted the prototype in an interior design magazine. The other project that jumpstarted her career was the Caravaggio lamp (2005, with Lightyears). Not only a bestseller but also a longseller! Heeding the call to experiment, Cecilie Manz has worked on such diverse projects as sofa throws, a minibar for a Wallpaper* show, a series of wooden armchairs, a collection of dining tables and chairs for Fritz Hansen, glass vases, and several models of portable speakers for B&O Play – the more affordable brand recently launched by fellow Danes Bang & Olufsen, she has been collaborating with since 2014.

Despite her taste for experimenting with new materials and exploring original functions, whenever she sits down at her drawing table the process is invariable. Every new design starts with countless sketches and models and a close dialogue and collaboration with the manufacturer. A visit to the production line may refine the result and match the techniques used in each particular factory.

This autumn, Cecilie often flew out to Japan, firstly to collaborate with a Japanese company called Actus on a project named Moku and also to be the cocurator of the exhibition “Everyday Life - Signs Of Awareness” at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art Kanazawa on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the relationship between Japan and Danemark.

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An Advocate of Warm Minimalisme!

More than a style, the Scandinavian approach she defends, which is too often distorted in her opinion, “should reflect the actual lifestyle of these countries”. In her work, this is often achieved through subtle play on shades of grey associated with brighter colours.

Colour is a fundamental element in her creative process and she always develops a specific palette in the earliest stages of each project, because it is a way to assert the product’s identity. Her Scandinavian heritage is also selfevident in her effort to strip her creations of any superfluous element, focusing on the essential, oblivious to the fact that her ceaseless pursuit of uncluttered lines presents a new challenge every time.

This autumn, Cecilie Manz will be undertaking new projects as well as coming back to old ones. She is constantly experimenting in her studio and she will present the latest results of her work at MAISON&OBJET in January 2018. The exhibition will feature existing products and new designs, displayed in a warm and homey atmosphere – the underlying theme that defines every single one of her creations.

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At Maison&Objet…!

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“She is constantly experimenting in her studio and she will present the latest results of her work at MAISON&OBJET in January 2018.”

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Rising Talent Awards Italy Six influential figures from the design industry nominated six Italian rising talents MAISON&OBJET is once again turning the spotlight on the Rising Talents, one of the most anticipated events for talent scouts and trend hunters all over the world. MAISON&OBJET’s dedication to promoting design in all its diversity is best illustrated by the Rising Talent Awards: every edition young designers from a different country are invited to present their work to the international community of industry professionals.

This time (from 19 to 23 January 2018), the Rising Talents will all be from Italy, a country where a new generation is finding its voice in design. A new generation of determined and committed designers are once again asserting their identity, proving their capacity to connect with local artisans and their unparalleled level of excellence, and bringing new momentum to SMEs and historic brands through innovative ideas. A small revolution that is restoring Italy’s status as a major design reference worldwide. This is best demonstrated by the fact that many young Italian designers, who choose to move abroad for their studies or first jobs, eventually find their way back to their home country. And those who haven’t yet never

missed a chance to underscore how much of an impact Italy has had on their careers.

Six mentors – six influential figures from the design industry – were called upon to name one Rising Talent each. Andrea Branzi, Piero Lissoni, Luca Nichetto, Art Director Giulio Cappellini, gallerist and contemporary design icon Rossana Orlandi and acclaimed fashion designer Rosita Missoni have picked today’s most promising talents. Though personal kinships and past collaborations certainly were a factor in their decision, the Jury was truly determined to celebrate the work of anonymous young designers, who received the news with great surprise and jubilation.

Federica Biasi, Antonio Facco, Marco Lavit Nicora, Kensaku Oshiro, Federico Peri and Guglielmo Poletti are the six Italian designers (though some now live abroad) who have been chosen for the Rising Talent Awards Italy. A wonderful opportunity for them to show the entire design community their immense potential and the direction Italian design is headed.

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Federica Biasi nominated by Andrea Branzi

A 2011 graduate of the Istituto Europeo di Design, Federica Biasi (b.

1989) worked with various design firms in Milan until 2014, when she decided to move to Amsterdam to hone her style and complete her projects, largely inspired by the simple lines of Northern European design. Since her return to Italy, she has worked as Art Director for Mingardo, while collaborating as a Creative Consultant with various brands, including Fratelli Guzzini. In addition to her consulting work for specific brands, focusing mainly on colour palettes, materials and finishes, she also creates ceramic pieces, decorative items and textile products as a way to celebrate the excellence of Italian artisanshiptheme that defines every single one of her creations.

“I chose Federica Biasi for her quintessential design and poetic ideas, which deliver subtle, yet very particular messages,” commented Andre Branzi, her mentor for the Rising Talent Awards Italy.

For MAISON&OBJET, Federica Biasi has chosen to tell the story of her own creative background, with a selection of iconic products from the past, revisited using unexpected materials, as well as a series of exclusive objects designed specially for the occasion. Among those: a faience tableware collection, with motifs hand-painted by Christian Pegoraro (Bottega Nove) and a rug designed in collaboration with CCTAPIS, inspired by a night she spent in the desert, which associates earthly tones with North-African fabric patterns. Her exhibition will be entirely framed by a metal structure crafted by Mingardo.

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MAISON&OBJET: What is your relationship with Andrea Branzi, your mentor?

FEDERICA BIASI: He’s the master and I’m the student. Even though we don’t actually know each other personally, I’ve studied his work, I’ve seen his exhibitions, I’ve followed classes he gave.

The fact that he picked me makes me feel very proud. I have immense respect for his work. I have even noticed some similarities in the way each of us approaches a project. I remember he once referenced Oscar Wilde in an interview: “We live in a time when the only necessity we have is for the superfluous.” Or when he said: “All great human societies have developed by investing the greater part of their energy into seemingly superfluous fields such as art, music, poetry, beauty.” My approach to design is much more emotional than functional. In the world we live in, where there is never time for anything and we are growing increasingly jaded and unfeeling, I am attempting to reconnect with our human nature. I feel 70

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MAISON&OBJET: What are your expectations for this edition of MAISON&OBJET? FEDERICA BIASI: I am hoping I’ll discover something that will leave me completely dumbstruck, something that has never been posted to Pinterest or Instagram. I need to see fresh new concepts.

But most importantly, I truly wish all the big design brands, the leaders on the market, would start supporting younger designers, the same way that the MAISON&OBJET Rising Talent Awards are giving us a chance to express ourselves. We should all feel grateful for this opportunity, which I hope heralds major shifts in the industry.

MAISON&OBJET: Three words that define your work?

FEDERICA BIASI: Emotion, research, elegance.

Antonio Facco nominated by Giulio Cappellini

Antonio Facco (1991) always pours the same energy into whatever project he undertakes, whether in product design, furniture design, interior design, graphic design or photography. To him, the creative process is first and foremost a matter of multidisciplinary investigation.

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In 2013, during his final presentation of his graduation project at Milan’s Istituto Europeo di Design, he caught Giulio Cappellini’s attention as he was sitting on the jury. The encounter marked the beginning of a productive collaboration (exhibitions, shops, communication campaigns), which culminated in the release of a whole collection in 2017.

Luce is a series of glass tables with uncluttered geometric lines and different coloured sides, that create a surprising chromatic effect as users move around the object.

But Antonio Facco not only designs products for Cappellini. He has also collaborated with other major international architects, brands and designers, such as Antonlini, Bolon, AgustaWestland and Mohm .

The reason why Giulio Cappellini, Art Director of the eponymous Italian brand, picked him as his Rising Talent is plain and simple: “Despite his young age, Antonio Facco is very attentive to changes in contemporary design and to communication. His projects are largely inspired by his observations of the younger generations, of their expectations and their behaviours. He has also developed a keen interest in materials and production methods, whether industrial or artisanal. His projects are always surprising, because they are the perfect synthesis of his thought process and sensitive nature. I believe Antonio Facco is truly one of the most promising representatives of the new design trends in Italy.”

For MAISON&OBJET, his research will focus on the importance of time and our relation to it in today’s society. He will present a multidisciplinary and participative exhibition – featuring product designs, as well as interior projects –, to engage visitors in his singular metaphysical world.

MAISON&OBJET: If you had to choose one defining moment in your career, what would it be?

ANTONIO FACCO: During my first year at university, I was working on my first project late one night. Everything was completely silent and still around me and I felt the same way I used to as a child, when I would spend my days sitting on the floor of my old house, playing with blocks or drawing or inventing stories. That is when I realised I had instinctively stumbled into a career I enjoy.

MAISON&OBJET: What would you love to design one day?

AF : I would love to design “The rulebook to contradiction” or maybe a Ferrari. Or the stage for a really great concert. M&O: Three words to define your work?

ANTONIO FACCO: Cross-disciplinary, unrestrained, contemporary.

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Marco Lavit Nicora nominated by Rosita Missoni

After studying architecture at the École Spéciale d’Architecture in Paris and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Marco Lavit Nicora (1986) collaborated with Riccardo Blumer, whose influence has contributed to his remarkable affinity with object design, and with Parisbased studio LAN Architecture. In 2014, he founded Atelier Lavit in Paris, where he now resides, a project that spans Italy and France, mostly focused on design and architecture. Marco Lavi Nicora’s work is entirely based on the proximity and dialogue he has with artisans, especially Italian artisans as he has always favoured the excellence of Italian craftsmanship. The same year, he revealed a new version of one of his best-known pieces: the Venezia lounge chair – a metal structure clad in leather – designed specially for the Venice Design Biennial and displayed at the Centre Pompidou in Pairs during the retrospective exhibition on Le Corbusier.

For Marco Lavit Nicora, a lounge chair is “the most complex piece imaginable to design: because no other type of furniture interacts with the body quite as much, almost like an article of clothing.” In 2017, he also designed a treehouse for the park of the Château de Raray, as well as several floating cabins for a hotel in Châteauneufdu- Pape.

For fashion designer Rosita Missoni, “Marco Lavit Nicora is a young talent, heir to a long line of Italian designers who have placed function at the core of their practice and who have learnt to use only the best materials and artisans our country has to offer to achieve that vision.

I was especially moved by how light his pieces look, despite the fact that they are deeply anchored in classical design.”

At MAISON&OBJET, Marco Lavit Nicora will be presenting his Venezia collection, the Reconvexo table and Atem, a modular sofa, all produced exclusively by Milan-based Nilufar Gallery, as well as another project still in development: a chest of drawers incorporating a table and stool.

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MAISON&OBJET: How did you react when you learnt that you had been selected for the Rising Talent Awards?

MARCO LAVIT NICORA: I remembered the energy I poured into my earlier projects, which were all self-produced. It was an opportunity to reflect on how far I’ve come and to realise that none of it has gone unnoticed. I intend to use M&O as a research tool to confront ideas, rather than a place to show finished works; a bit like the material library that was featured in the last edition. To have access to samples of the world’s most innovative materials is a dream come true for any designer, and it’s also the best way to get the non-professionals to connect with our creations.

MAISON&OBJET: What would you love to design one day?

MARCO LAVIT NICORA: A sailboat, simple and basic. Probably a small dinghy. But I would also love to direct a film. I even started writing a screenplay a few years ago.

MAISON&OBJET: Three words to define your work?

MARCO LAVIT NICORA: Rational, material-oriented, timeless.

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Kensaku Oshiro nominated by Piero Lissoni

Originally from Okinawa, Japan, Kensaku Oshiro (1977) graduated from the Scuola Politecnica di Milano in 1999 with a Master’s degree in industrial design. He then went on to collaborate with various design studios, including Lissoni Associati in Milan (2004-2012) and Barber & Osgerby in London (2012-2015). After returning to Milan, he opened his own studio and started working with such brands as Boffi, De Padova, Gan, Glas Italia, Kristalia, Ligne Roset, Poltrona Frau, Viccarbe and Zanotta. His projects have earned him several international accolades: First place for Design Report Award at the 2016 Milan Salone Satellite, EDIDA – Young Design Talent Japan in 2016, etc.

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For architect and designer Piero Lissoni, who has worked with him for eight years, Kensaku Oshiro’s work bridges “the gap between the Japanese and Western perspectives on simplicity/complexity.”

For MAISON&OBJET, Kensaku Oshiro will be presenting some of his most meaningful pieces, inspired by notions he has repeatedly investigated. To him, this exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to make new contacts with people from all over the world.

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MAISON&OBJET: Tell us about your career as a designer.

KENSAKU OSHIRO: It is difficult to pinpoint when my career really started, because it slowly grew and developed over time.

I certainly chose this career as a result of the relationship I had with one of my childhood friends’ father, who was an architect.

His office was located very close to where my family lived, so I would spend whole days chatting with him. Somehow, he passed his curiosity and passion for architecture on to me. In time, of course other mentors have had a constructive influence on me, and each of them has taught me to apply myself to my work and has made me grow as a human being.

MAISON&OBJET: What are your ties with France?

KENSAKU OSHIRO: I have many French friends, designers that I met at the beginning of my career in Milan, with whom I found I had a lot in common. I have also worked with Ligne Roset since 2010.

MAISON&OBJET: Three words to define your work?

KENSAKU OSHIRO: Instinctual, essential, harmonious.

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Federico Peri nominated by Luca Nichetto

He had just graduated from the Interior Design Department of Milan’s Istituto Europeo di Design when Federico Peri (1983) received a grant to study in Paris. From this very intense time of his life, he remembers the passion he felt for the great masters, his encounter with designers like Matali Crasset and Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, and his fascination for the conflict and synergy between historical and contemporary design styles. When he returned to Milan, he worked with Vudafieri Saverino Partners until 2011, then founded his own studio, specialising in interior architecture and interior design. He has collaborated with companies like FontanaArte, and has his limited-edition pieces displayed at the Milan-based Nilufar Gallery – including Shapes, a collection of lamps nominated for a German Design Award in 2016.

makes Federico particularly interesting on the Italian scene. But it’s also what gives him immense potential abroad. I am especially curious to see how his approach will evolve as he shifts towards more industrial processes. The result will most likely be very moving.”

“I’ve noticed in his work a natural inclination to design products as a way to create an experience through materials or the environment produced by the objects themselves,” Italian designer Luca Nichetto commented. “It is this type of completely instinctual process that

For MAISON&OBJET, Federico Peri will be presenting his limited-edition products, as well as series- produced pieces. All of them exemplifying his research on multifunctionality and lighting, both of particular interest for Italian designers.

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MAISON&OBJET: Why made you choose this career?

been selected fo the RISING TALENT AWARDS ITALY?

FEDERICO PERI: As a child, I would often play in my grandparents’ factory with metal offcuts I found everywhere. I would spend whole afternoons running around the place, completely oblivious to the passage of time. During my studies, I realised that it was a passion, that blossomed over these last few years. And now that I think of my life, facing new challenges every day, I think to myself that it was exactly what I expected from this job.

FEDERICO PERI: I was ecstatic! MAISON&OBJET is a major industry event and I was absolutely thrilled to be nominated by a great figure like Luca Nichetto, whom I don’t know personally, but for whom I have tremendous respect and admiration. In my opinion, he is nothing short of a model for the new generations of designers, a future ‘great master’.

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MAISON&OBJET: Three words to define your work?

FEDERICO PERI: Research, function and context.

Guglielmo Poletti nominated by Rossana Orlandi

After finishing his studies in Milan, Guglielmo Poletti (1987) did a Master in Contextual Design at the Design Academy of Eindhoven, where he currently lives. “Like many other designers who graduated from this school, his work is strongly influenced by an experimental approach, ” explained uber-famous contemporary design icon Rossana Orlandi.

“But what moved me most in his work is the extreme simplicity he has developed, to a point where the simplicity itself becomes an integral part, a fundamental quality in everything he does.” But that is not all.

“I’m also happy to have chosen Guglielmo because I see in him a proactive and dynamic mind, someone who thrives in fluid situations, who is constantly living in anticipation of the next projects to come. And I believe these qualities are crucial to find a path that allows you to keep growing with a very personal vision.”

Since the very beginning, Poletti has developed a clear, yet truly personal language, deeply rooted in his research on materials and their limitations (especially considerations relating to balance and fragility). His simple structures and elementary constructions stand as metaphors of defeated complexity, especially through the use of unconventional details. His approach is based on a ‘thinking by doing’ philosophy, which he combines with a good deal of intuition, to produce extremely coherent results. The Design Museum Gent has

recently acquired a prototype for his Equilibrium stool as part of their permanent collection.

For MAISON&OBJET, he will be showing different pieces from his Equilibrium series, which was originally his graduation project at the Design Academy Eindhoven. It was in fact during his graduation show that Guglielmo Poletti and Rossana Orlandi met. Several new elements, including a chair and a lamp, have been added to the original series, which consisted of a console table, a bench, a coffee table and a stool.

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Equilibrium Table detail

MAISON&OBJET: When did you first tell yourself “I’m a designer”?

GUGLIELMO POLETTI: In the summer of 2013, during a festival in France, I met Israeli designer Ron Gilad. This chance encounter was somehow a new beginning for me, it allowed me to consider design from a new, freer and less dogmatic perspective. He made me realise that it was really up to me to choose my own path as a designer and our conversation led me to make choices that, it turns out, have been defining.

MAISON&OBJET: What is your relation with Rossana Orlandi?

Equilibrium Stool

GUGLIELMO POLETTI: I’ve always considered her a big reference in conceptual and experimental design. It is her intuition that has allowed her to reach the immensely influential status she enjoys today. She believed in me right away and her support really meant a lot to me, because it came when I was at a turning point in my career. Not to mention the fact that we are both natives of Milan and we even share the same special relationship with Eindhoven and the Netherlands.

MAISON&OBJET: Three words to define your work?

GUGLIELMO POLETTI: Simplicity, complexity, essence.

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Hidden Gem

Private family home in SW3’s hidden Chelsea Park Gardens

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Located on the private, quiet enclave off the King’s Road, sits this stunning family home at 74 Chelsea Park Gardens. Boasting a low, wide frame, the property offers light, lateral living space, four bedrooms, a stunning New York style basement and a completely private, west-facing walled garden. Located on the former site of Sir Thomas More’s 16th Century estate, this unique family home is on the market with joint agents Russell Simpson and Knight Frank, for £6,500,000.

Constructed in the 1930s, Chelsea Park Gardens is development of Arts and Crafts style houses, inspired by the Garden Suburb movement. With a strong emphasis on trees and greenery, communal areas and cottagestyle gardens with informal borders, Chelsea Park Gardens was formerly part of Chelsea Park; itself once part of the estate owned by Sir Thomas More in the 16th Century. Located on the western terrace of Chelsea Park Gardens, No.74 is protected from the street by a leafy communal front garden and has been extensively refurbished by the current owners for modern family living.

Through the front door, the house opens out into an incredible ground floor living space.

This lateral open plan area has been carefully divided into a charming country-style kitchen/ dining room and a separate, more intimate reception space. Designed with real family living in mind, the space has been finished with smooth wooden flooring, cool neutral colours and traditional-style wood panelled walls, creating a sense of warmth and comfort.

The ground floor opens onto the lush west-facing garden, ideal for lazy weekend afternoons and bathing in the early evening sun. Walled on all sides and totally un-overlooked, this patio garden is a quiet haven away from the bustling crowds and traffic of the King’s Road.

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The lower-ground floor of 74 Chelsea Park Gardens has been excavated to create a fantastic multi-use entertaining room as well as a laundry, shower room and plant room. This space has been designed in a New York loft style, with exposed brick and beams, wooden flooring and is currently doubling up as a cinema/entertainment and children’s’ room.

There are four good sized bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms and build-in wardrobes.

The master suite and second bedroom are located on the first floor, and the two further rooms are situated on the second floor, including a brightly decorated children’s room.

Each bedroom has a peaceful view of either the front or rear garden.

74 Chelsea Park Gardens benefits from superb local amenities and retail offerings, with popular haunts such as The Bluebird and Beaufort House located just around the corner. In terms of education, the area offers an outstanding number of local and international schools, including Cameron House, The Hampshire School and Falkner House.

Thomas’s Battersea, where Prince George attends, is also a very short drive away.

Jake Russell, Director at Russell Simpson, comments; “No.74 really is the perfect family-friendly home. It’s located on a lovely quiet spot of Chelsea Park Gardens and yet less than a minute from all the action of the King’s Road. The ground floor of the house boasts an incredible lateral living space and the rear private garden has a real the “wow” factor rarely seen in the area.”

“The neighbourhood has a leafy, village atmosphere whilst the fantastic community spirit and magnificent nearby amenities suit families young and old. We expect the property to attract a lot of interest but believe it will go to a young family who will want to take advantage of the fantastic local schools, world-class restaurants and artisan shops that are within walking distance.”

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Turners Hill, West Sussex

A superb six bedroom family home, sitting in a generous plot of 3.675 acres. This country house has been refurbished and extended to a very high standard. The property boasts an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, garaging, workshop, home office/flat and a two bedroom detached cottage. EPC: C

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Indoor swimming pool Hot tub and Sauna Garaging and workshop Home office/flat 2 bedroom detached cottage

Frilford Heath, Oxfordshire

Set in ground of approximately 5.8 acres this exceptional six bedroom country house enjoys views over the garden, grounds and swimming pool, with the renowned Frilford Heath Golf Club nearby. EPC: C

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Hamptons Oxford Sales. 01865 512 332

6 bedroom with ensuite bathrooms 5 reception rooms 5.8 acres of gardens and grounds Swimming pool Private location Frilford Heath golf club nearby

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Banstead, Surrey

An attractive five bedroom Georgian style family home, with over 7,500 sq. ft.

A wonderful tranquil setting with mature grounds extending to around 2 acres.

The property boasts an indoor swimming pool and a tennis court. EPC: F

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Principle Suite with ensuite, 2 walk in wardrobes and roof terrace 5 further bedrooms 4 further bathrooms Games/bonus room

Cookham, Berkshire

Riverdene is a highly attractive and elegant, landmark period property tucked away in a discreet location on the south side of the Thames. It is an exceedingly pretty eight-bedroom house of elegant proportions with Georgian characteristics. The property is located in the Cookham Conservation Area and provides the best of both worlds: views along the river and easy access to the amenities the village has to offer. EPC: F

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Hamptons Maidenhead Sales. 01628 622 131 | Lettings. 01628 675 881

8 bedrooms Wine cellar Gated entrance Swimming pool Walled gardens In all approx. 0.5 acres

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PANTONE 2018 Colour Predictions

“Intense colours seem to be a natural application of our intense lifestyles and thought processes these days.”

Pantone Color Institute Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman

Pantone has released their colour forecast for A/W 2017-2018, and it’s filled with vibrant colours and metallic neutrals breaking away from the traditional pastel hues. Colours are revitalized and mixed in novel combinations creating a new colour direction that effectively express a fresh approach to colour and design. Here we take a look at the colour predictions coming our way..

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PLAYFULL Playful is bright, quirky and whimsical by mixing Minion Yellow, Lime Popsicle and Blue Skydiver, this vibrant colour palette will make you “stop and smile”

MiNiON YEllOw PANTONE 13-0851 TCX

liME POPSiClE PANTONE 13-0443 TCX

BlUE SKYDiVE PANTONE 19-4151 TPX

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DISCRETION Subtle but beautiful, Discretions is all about nostalgic hues such as Elderberry, Hawthorne Rose and Burnished Lilac. This colour palette is delicate and refined

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HAwTHORN ROSE PANTONE 18-1718 TPX

BURNiSHED lilAC PANTONE 15-1905 TPX

FAR FETCHED This palette embraces many different cultures. It is a mix of rosy colours such as Iced Coffee and Ruby Wine with earthy tone like Cornsilk Yellow

iCED COFFEE PANTONE 15-1040 TCX

RUBY wiNE PANTONE 19-1629 TPX

CORNSilK YEllOw PANTONE 13-0932 TPX

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TECHNIQUE TECH-nique is a nod towards technology. It features an explosion of colours that shine from within such as bright Turquoise and Fuchsia next to Brilliant White and Frosted Almond

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ANGEl BlUE PANTONE 14-4814 TPX

DiRECTOiRE BlUE PANTONE 18-4244 TPX

RAPTURE ROSE PANTONE 17-1929 TPX

FROSTED AlMOND PANTONE 13-1012 TPX

INTENSITY

An eclectic mix of colours with a touch of gold and black that convey strength, power and sophistication. This colour is all about the drama!

TOASTED AlMOND PANTONE 14-1213 TPX

CORNSTAlK PANTONE 16-1315 TPX

BlACKBERRY wiNE PANTONE 19-2816 TPX

JET BlACK PANTONE 19-0303 TCX

HORiZON BlUE PANTONE 16-4427 TPX

TEAl PANTONE 17-4919 TCX

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INTRICACY As the name suggest reflects intricate detailing and design while blending neutral metallics’ also known as the “new neutrals” by adding just a pop of colour such as Holly Berry Red, and Yellow Sulfur. This colour scheme is the perfect way to add detailed wallpaper or cushions perfectly into the home

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YEllOw SUlFUR PANTONE 14-0755 TPX

RESOURCEFUL Is a colour palette which incorporates two very different colour shades; orange and blue.

By mixing these two contrasting colours together it creates an interesting yet striking look to any room

MARiNE BlUE PANTONE 19-3864 TCX

BABY BlUE PANTONE 13-4308 TPX

BURNT ORANGE PANTONE 16-1448 TPX

MANDARiN ORANGE PANTONE 16-1459 TPX

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VERDUE An earthy mix of vegetable inspired colours such as Celery and Foliage infused with soft colours of Lavender Fog and eggshell blue and morning mist. An intense colour palette symbolizing health

CElERY PANTONE 14-0647 TPX

FOliAGE PANTONE 16-0237 TPX

MORNiNG MiST PANTONE 12-5204 TPX

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EGGSHEll BlUE PANTONE 14-4809 TPX

lAVENDER FOG PANTONE 13-3820 TPX

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Crested on a steep site, ARRCC urban architect’s latest design is a house that materialises art, singularity, luxury and good taste. Designed as an iconic family home, with modern natural design direction, the villa is an interplay of rectangular forms, perpendicularly opposed with cantilevered concrete elements to create a powerful and sculptural composition.

The organically shaped pool forms a sharp contrast against these rigid shapes, and shows off the magnificent views. A white, geometrically shaped screen installed on the exterior of the upper level, adds patterned textures to the exterior.

Concrete and glass are the key materials and with inspiration from architects such as Tadao Ando, the use of geometric forms to sculpt natural light, is seen throughout the house. As you enter the driveway, you are instantly struck by the horizontal elements that pierce the landscape. Softening these forms is a stone cladded wall which provides a screen to the sunken fire pit on the entertainment level, concealing them from the street level.

“The building sits comfortably as a pure manmade object in its context, enveloped by dramatic city views, and incorporates signature ARRCC design elements to create a modern and sophisticated presence while still ensuring that the personality of the home owner is reflected,” says Michele Rhoda. Mark Reilly, director of ARRCC.

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The entrance cube is enclosed by a custom-designed, fragmented brass front door which floats framelessly between glass panels on either side.

The lobby inside is masked by off-shutter concrete walls, set against a double-volume matt black steel and bronze screen which surrounds the staircase leading up to the main living level.

Out the front, the large sliding doors open onto lush landscaping, creating a Zen garden feel which surrounds an infinity pool and Jacuzzi. Next to the pool is the sunken entertainment area. Above this, a floating concrete box provides a neat overhang for shade protection, while incorporating a sky light to sculpt the natural light.

All of the bedrooms boast unrivalled views of the city and the mountain with the three double rooms featuring en-suite bathrooms enclosed within a glass box, providing privacy while not obstructing the views.

As expected from ARRCC, the interior is out of this world, one of the very highlights of this modern house apart from the fine concrete finish and the beautiful glass touches, is the dramatic city views seen from almost anywhere in the build-

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ing. “The interior spaces of the villa are kept relatively minimalistic, with bold textures and contrasting colour pallets adding richness to the spaces.� Added Michele Rhoda. Mark Reilly, director of ARRCC.

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Guide Price £10,950,000

An elegant Grade II listed, stucco fronted freehold house in one of Knightsbridge’s finest addresses, positioned on the favoured west crescent with a spectacular west facing garden. +44 (0)20 7373 1010 London, England

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Guide Price ÂŁ6,950,000

Located in the heart of The Boltons conservation area this stunning family house provides rare seclusion and privacy.

+44 (0)20 7373 1010 London, England

Entrance hall | Dining room | Reception room | Kitchen/ breakfast room | Family room | Master bedroom suite with dressing area | Four further bedrooms (two en suite) | Family bathroom | Utility room | Cloakroom | Garden | Terrace Off street parking for two cars | EPC rating C

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Exclusive Residencial INBISA Aravaca

INBISA has started the construction of the new and exclusive residential development INBISA Aravaca in Madrid, consisting of 22 unique homes with avant-garde design, energy rating A and luxury services in a privileged residential enclave of the northwest of the capital.

In the residential complex, financed by Banco Santander, there are attics with large terraces, attractive ground floor apartments with private garden and common areas, wrapped in an environment that guarantees tranquillity, privacy, a high quality of life, and is located just 10 minutes from the centre of Madrid.

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As Olatz González, commercial director of the Territorial Center of INBISA Inmobiliaria explains, “marketing is being positive, having reached 60% of sales in just six months of commercialization. This high sales pace, coupled with the confidence shown by Banco Santander, which will finance Residencial INBISA Aravaca, allows us to begin the construction of this exclusive promotion. “ Residencial INBISA Aravaca will offer its future owners a wide range of personalization possibilities in homes. “From INBISA we offer our clients different personalization options for the different rooms of their homes, adapting them to their needs and preferences,” says Olatz González.

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THE DEVELOPMENT The residential development is made up of 22 unique houses with large garden and large terraces. The houses range between two and five bedrooms (plus bedroom service), garages, storage rooms, multiple services for private use for residents (private pools, large and well-landscaped spaces, children’s play areas ...), security system , closed circuit video surveillance, pre-installation for recharging electric vehicles .

The use of high quality materials and finishes both in the building and houses have been used to meet the current market needs, and has as a maximum exponent to ensure comfort, well-being and quality both inside and outside.

The building, in addition to ensuring great brightness thanks to its south orientation, will have the energy rating A, which represents a great saving in energy consumption for the future buyer of the apartment and the overall energy demand of the building. Another differential feature is the HVAC system that will be implemented by INBISA for Residencial INBISA Aravaca, since it is a double flow with heat recovery, the most advanced in the market.

All this makes Residencial INBISA Aravaca “the best option among the current alternatives for free housing in Aravaca”, they say from INBISA.

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BluePort stands for elegance and exclusivity specially for highly refined residents who invest on a luxurious level, and who seek to develop their stylish life in a setting of privacy, family comfort and first-class refinement.

The grounds where BluePort is located are truly mind blowing! The Slope faces south and are displayed in such a way that each residence is ensured total privacy whilst enjoying 270 degrees of unobstructed views over the bay.

That view is yours forever. Within such an exceptional environment, Blueport stands as an exclusive private world of comfort and security. Our understanding of luxury goes beyond the material level. It allows you to step into a world of all-inclusive quality in life.

All BluePort residences are situated on private parcels of around 1,000 square meters. Each villa has approximately 500 square meters of living area, including 5 bedrooms, a grand living room with an open kitchen, a dining room, spacious bathrooms, a fitness centre, and an optional cinema room; they also contain independent service-quarters, an elevator, a garage for 3 cars, ample storage spaces and pleasant inner patios and gardens. Moreover, we encourage you to give it your own personal touch and uniqueness.

The master bedroom, privately situated, offers a wealth of pleasure, comfort and relaxation, and it is favoured with a spacious dressing room en-suite bathroom, jacuzzi, private garden and large windows affording superb views.

Large floor-to-ceiling windows take full advantage of the outside scenario, making sure that wherever you are, the beauty of the sky and the bay is your companion. Because of the position of the villa, you can see all without being seen.

Blueport Altea is surrounded by the amazing blue of the Mediterranen Sea. The blue, the sky, the sea... produce a sense of well being, a spiritual contentment that is difficult, if not impossible, to find anywhere else in other parts of Europe.

To create a living space that enhances such qualities has been our biggest challenge. Our houses are not just beautiful dwellings, but they stand for expentional quality and will be appreciated by those who enjoy life.

We are very thrilled to work with a unique team of experts that Altea Hills Estate has put together a team of worldrenowned experts in every aspect of the development of BluePort. It is Truly inspiring! Home to BluePort, is the heart of Altea Hills (5 star-urbanisation) that merges beauty, comfort, safety and well-heeled, tasteful residents who are environmentally aware and appreciate what life has to offer.

There is Truth in the proverb ”My home is my castle” being more than just luxurious surroundings, BluePort Altea offers an absolute sense of security as a result of the enclosed perimeter of Altea Hills.

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BLUEPORT ALTEA TIMELESS VILLAS TAILORED TO YOUR WISHES The prestigious Altea Hills Estate Group launches the most luxurious exclusive residential villa complex on the Costa Blanca

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On the foot of Altea Hills, is the town of Altea. Altea has more than six kilometers of the most beautiful and varied coastlines, combining impressive cliffs and turquoise coves with white sandy beaches that proudly display a blue flag all year around.

Embraced by the majestic Sierra Bernia, a chain of mountains that curves into the sea, Altea is guaranteed a perfect climate almost all year round, mild and sunny. Its low humidity levels and the protection of the hills that surround it, create a unique micro climate that the world health organisation has rated as one of the healthiest on the planet.

The “Old Town” built around 1244 is a maze of narrow steep streets, whitewashed houses, hanging balconies, carved wooden doors, jasmines and bougainvilleas that today, contains private homes as well as numerous galleries, exclusive boutiques, excellent selection of fine restaurants from Michelin star restaurants to French or Swiss Bistro, gourmet Spanish grills and a wide range of Oriental and European tendencies; the rainbow of choices is yours.

Culture and arts are also top priority in Altea. Officially granted the title of “Cultural Capital of the Valencia Region”.

Altea has several private and public harbours of great quality, including two first-class Marinas El Puerto Deportivo Luis Campomanes (also known as The Greenwich Marina because of its location exactly on the Greenwich meridian) and EL Club Nautico de Altea, distinguished for organising well-known international nautical competitions.

Sun and Sea bathing are also a wholesome pleasure at the beaches and in the coves of Altea, even well into the autumn days Mascarat, La Olla, Cap Negret or La Roda are beaches of unspoiled beauty, these beaches invite you for a complete relaxation.

The Nine-hole golf course Club Don Cayo is just minutes away from BluePort, Club Don Cayo is one of the five golf courses around the area of Altea.

The two international airports of Valencia and Alicante and the well-maintained network of national and European roads and fast trains, keep Altea just a blink away from the rest of the World.

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ERIC KUSTER The Shelter of the mountains and the endless sea provides the perfect symbiosis between the privacy of your home and overwhelming nature.

The contrasted character of BluePort Altea inspired by world-famous interior designer Eric Kuster to create a dedicated design line; Blue by Eric Kuster.

It is the perfect match born from a passion for luxury and beauty, balancing classic and modern, light and dark, hot and cold, luxury and natural materials. Blue by Eric Kuster is Metropolitan Luxury in one of the world’s most beautiful places.

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REPORT SPAIN

Property sales and prices in Spain forecast to continue growth in 2018

Property sales and prices in Spain are forecast to rise in 2018 as long as there are no sudden economic surprises or changes to the mortgage market.

Anticipa, one of Spain’s biggest real estate providers, expects sales to rise 9.3% next year to 526,000 units, up from 481,000 this year and 21% more than in 2016.

It is also forecasting that prices will have risen by 6.9% by the end of 2017 and looking ahead to 2018 are set to rise by slightly less at 6.1%. Even with this rise they will still be 27% below the peak of the market in 2007.

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Government took over the running of the region.

Mark Stucklin of Spanish Property Insight, pointed out that the company’s forecast for 2018 is 85% higher than the nadir of 2013 when just 285,000 homes were sold in Spain. But as the report shows the market is still 42% below its peak of over 900,000 sales in 2006.

Forecasts could be affected by what happens in Catalonia regarding the region’s bid for independent from Spain. The region is regarded as the wealthiest in Spain and its capital Barcelona has seen some of the highest property price rises this year.

Building completions on new homes in Spain will also be well below their peak reached in the boom years. The report expects a total of 63,400 in 2019, compared to 62,900 in 2017.

With the Madrid Government having now taken over control of the regional government ahead of elections in December there is now a state of wait and see. Spain’s third largest bank Caixa Bank has already moved its registered office out of Catalonia and is likely to wait until after the regional election to announce what the future holds.

Stucklin explained that although these figures do show a significant increase of over 48% in relation to the low of 2016 when 42,700 completed properties, volume still lies 90% below its peak.

In Spain large property companies with a lot of exposure in Catalonia have seen their share prices slump. Merlin Properties and Colonial fell by 5.3% and 6.4% respectively at the height of the independence crisis.

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A SNAPSHOT OF SECOND-HOME “LIFESTYLE MARKETS”

Many affluent individuals choose to purchase second homes - and in some cases primary homes - in prized small luxury enclaves that reflect their personal passions and lifestyle interests.

To better understand the motivations and trends shaping the global HNW population, we snapshot the performance of some of the most popular ‘lifestyle’ markets from vineyards to beach resort markets in 2016 and early 2017.

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VINEYARD MARKETS Despite global production of wine dropping to its lowest levels in 20 years in 2016 as a result of several climatic events, interest from affluent buyers in viticultural estates has never been stronger. 37 Discerning Chinese wine aficionados fuelled some of the interest across several wine producing regions, but this is expected to slow towards the end of 2017 and into 2018 as new currency exchange restrictions hinder capital outflows for Chinese investors.

Retiring affluent baby boomer buyers are likely to replace any slowing in Chinese buyers, with almost 70 percent of our studied vineyard markets reporting an increase from affluent boomer buyers.

Globally, the average starting price for a luxury vineyard property is $3.2 million worldwide, significantly higher than the $2.1 million for luxury homes across all market types.

Luxury property sales prices across vineyard markets vary dramatically across our surveyed markets and depend on a range of factors including geographical location, size, soil, climate, grape variety and yield, age of vines, winemaking facilities, and other amenities.

LUXURY VINEYARD MARKETS WORLDWIDE Average Starting Price for Luxury Vineyard Properties $3.2 million Highest Residential Sale in 2016 $15.5 million for a winery estate in Bordeaux, France Highest Average Luxury Property Prices $400,000+ per acre in prime sections of Napa Valley.

Luxury Vineyard Property Sales Prices Prices are up in South Africa’s Stellenbosch Valley, and start at $3 million for a luxury wine-producing estate.

Prices are down four percent in Napa Valley since year-end 2015.

Prices are steady in Bordeaux, but appreciating at the higher end of the market (€5 million+).

International Buyers Tuscany saw the biggest annual change in international buyers, with a substantial increase in Chinese buyers.

Chinese buyers also purchased three of the five highest priced châteaux sold in Bordeaux in 2016.

Notable Trend Income-producing properties are keenly soughtafter by investors who are attracted by the combination of lifestyle offerings, quality of life, and potential for yield.

The Next Vineyard Market Hot Spots?

Oregon’s Van Duzer Corridor, the newest designated American Viticultural Area (AVA), which borders the western side of the Willamette Valley and benefits from the direct flow of Pacific Ocean air, moderating summer heat.

Kent in South East England, where changing climatic conditions have attracted up-and-coming sparkling wine producers in recent years as the area is expected to someday boast the same climate as the Champagne region does today.

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$4 million Highest Residential Sale in 2016 $24 million for an eight-bedroom home in Aspen, Colorado Highest Average Prices for Luxury Properties $1,860 per square foot in St Moritz, Switzerland Top Market for Luxury Sales Volume Park City, Utah reported the highest annual increase in milliondollar-plus sales of our surveyed ski markets with a 19 percent increase over 2015. Luxury properties also rose in price, but a lack of inventory hampered potential buyers.

Notable Trends Modern and contemporary-styled residences are growing in favour, reported brokers across many ski markets. Affluent buyers are increasingly looking for residences with upgraded and top-of-the-line amenities, so they can enjoy the immediate convenience of visiting for a weekend or short vacation without concerns about renovation.

The Next Hot Spot?

The Caucasus mountains of Georgia, which recently welcomed its first luxury boutique hotel, The Quadrum Ski and Yoga Resort, an eco-friendly resort built from shipping containers. Lech in the Austrian Alps, a quaint town that is undergoing a boom in luxury resort development despite significant restrictions limiting housing availability.

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New luxury developments and refurbished or new ski lifts across many prime ski markets are set to bolster growth and buyer interest in 2017 and beyond. Technology is shifting the makeup of traditional ski home buyers. Several markets reported that as buyers can now so easily work remotely in their jobs and businesses thanks to advances in digital communications, they have seen an increase in affluent buyers relocating their families to these ski destinations to enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle centred on the outdoors.

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Luxury Sales Volumes

Despite a decline in the number of skiers visiting ski resorts worldwide over the past three years, luxury property markets in prized ski destinations across the globe have seen a steady stream of interest from affluent clientele looking to secure a dream lifestyle property. Though prime property sales volumes were down on average across our studied markets for 2016, much of the slowdown can be attributed to overall HNW uncertainty, which has already begun to subside somewhat in 2017.

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Highest Sale in 2016 $55 million for a waterfront estate in Costa Smeralda, Sardinia.

Highest Average Prices for Luxury Properties $4,900 for in-town properties in Monaco and $3,000 per square foot for waterfront properties in Côte d’Azur.

Luxury Sales Volumes Sarasota saw a solid five percent increase in luxury property sales in 2016, with strong interest for well-priced luxury estates, especially from domestic buyers. Attracted in part by new moorings for large yachts and upgraded port facilities, affluent individuals turned their sights to Ibiza’s luxury property in 2016. Ibiza and the Balearic Islands recorded a 41% increase in million-dollar sales for the first half of the year (full-year data not yet available) and prices rose on average by 10 percent.

Notable Trends Locations with new or refurbished ports that can accommodate large yachts are generating increased interest from affluent buyers.

The Next Yachting Hot Spot?

Chile’s western and southern coasts are poised to become the next hot spots for yachting enthusiasts. From glaciers and mountain vistas to island inlets and charming port towns, this romantic destination is ideal for the adventurous travel.

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Yachting destinations include some of the highest-priced markets for prime property across the globe. The average starting price for luxury homes in yachting destinations is $4.8 million, more than double the benchmark starting price across all luxury housing markets worldwide ($2.1 million). This also ranks as the highest starting price for luxury homes across all lifestyle categories.

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Rebuilding of local-area amenities such as new ports and marinas in places like Ibiza and Los Cabos have started to attract interest from new buyers, a trend that is expected to continue well into 2017 and 2018.

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Reflecting the broader trend witnessed across the luxury sector, the global yachting market stagnated in 2016,38 (valued at €7 billion by Bain & Company, the same as 2015) as affluent consumers the world over shifted their focus from luxury products to luxury experiences.39 This did not, however, bode poorly across the board for luxury property markets in prime yachting destinations, with many reporting strong local tourism figures despite declining or steady luxury sales volumes in 2016.

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Buyers from China, Dubai and the US

Buyers from the Netherlands

Baby boomer environmentally conscious buyers

Asian buyers are starting to enter the market

Buyers from Belgium, Switzerland, Norway and Sweden

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$1.75 million Highest Sale in 2016 $29 million for a contemporary estate Kihei, Maui, Hawaii.

Highest Average Prices for Luxury Properties $2.5 million average sales prices for luxury beach resort properties in the Cayman Islands. $831 per square foot across Kauai, Maui in Hawaii.

Notable Trends Amenities that allow a property to be completely self-sustaining, offering the ultimate in privacy and the safety and security of an independent living experience are increasingly prized in tropical beach resort markets.

The Next Tropical Beach Resort Hot Spot?

Eco-friendly tropical resort markets are poised for interest from HNW buyers including areas such as Brazil’s Serra Grande, which lies midway between the cities of Ilheus and Itacare within the UNESCO Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve, and Belize, where Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio’s soon-to-be-built sustainable resort is sure to draw attention in 2018.

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New legislation targeted at foreign buyers and owners— both proposed laws and new laws already in place—have had a dampening impact on several tropical resort areas.

In Fiji for example, a new law requiring foreign homeowners to build a $120,000-plus residence on any owned block of land by the end of 2016 caused some owners to sell at dramatically reduced prices, which had a flow-on effect on the remainder of the property market.

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Affluent buyers of second homes in tropical resort markets are increasingly focused on experiential luxury with atmospherics, luxurious lifestyle amenities, and one-of-a-kind experiences paramount. Though some markets saw a steady stream of lifestyle oriented buyers, overall luxury home sales in tropical beach resort markets saw a decline in sales as a result of prevailing global uncertainty in 2016. Tropical beach resort markets that rely on significant capital inflows from cities impacted by uncertainty (such as Barbados with the UK) or political or economic upheaval (Punta del Este with Brazil and Venezuela) are seeing a pause in the market, offering significant value propositions for savvy buyers.

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TROPICAL BEACH RESORTS

US buyers and environmentally conscious buyers

Telecommuting buyers with businesses or employment overseas

US buyers returning after US elections

Environmentally conscious buyers

Buyers seeking privacy and security

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Adjacent cottages converted into one spectacular home in historic coastal village

For those who like to be beside the seaside, the perfect family home has become available in the heart of the village of Old Bosham, West Sussex. On the market with high-end estate agents Finlay Brewer at ÂŁ1.895 million, the four-bedroom property is the conversion of two terraced cottages into a 2,330 sq. ft. family home. Dating back to the Roman period, Old Bosham sits within the Chichester Harbour Area of Natural Beauty site and is a short drive to the popular West Wittering Beach.

Completely refurbished, the home has been designed in a contemporary style, with notes of blue and marine to create a coastal ambience. The home is entered through a welcoming entrance hall, leading to a sitting room with bay window to one side, while a spacious full width open-plan family room with living and dining area includes neolith worktops, specialist lighting and polished concrete flooring. A wide sliding door allows natural light to flood into the room, making for the perfect family gathering space. The ground floor also includes a boot room, guest cloakroom and utility room, whilst retaining the symmetry of the formerly independent properties.

An elegant stone cantilever staircase leads to the first floor, where the four spacious double bedrooms are distinct by their different designs, while the neutrally styled master bathroom includes his and hers basins and a large shower and bathtub. With calm blue hues appearing in much of the decorating, the home makes for the perfect tranquil retreat. With manicured front and rear gardens, the latter measuring 96 ft. in length, and a double garage plus off- street parking.

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Teresa Brewer, Founding Director at Finlay Brewer, commented: “This home is perfect for a family or professional couple wanting to enjoy village life, moments from the coast, whilst still being within easy reach of London. The Direct connection to Victoria Station from Bosham Station will be a huge drawer for those willing to take on a longer commute in return for some fresh sea air and plenty of beauty spots.

“The conversion has rejuvenated both properties, allowing for an abundance of living space. In an area known for its long heritage, the period features of the property have been preserved to the front facades, while the modern interior makes life easier for the resident.

The high quality of the fittings used in the refurbishment make this a dream property for a family looking to escape to the country.”

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Small and picturesque, seaside Bosham has a thriving sailing scene and access to huge sections of coastline to enjoy. The village has a strong community spirit with a wide range of sporting activities and clubs available for residents to join.

Bosham Walk in the village centre offers a variety of artisan and crafting shops to be explored. A short distance by train from Chichester, Portsmouth or Brighton.

Famed for its Roman origins, Bosham was reportedly a busy port town during the time of Emperor Trajan (98 to 117 AD). The village was believed to be one of the residences of the Emperor, which was all but confirmed when a statue of the ruler’s head was discovered in the village’s harbour in 1800. The statues identity wasn’t confirmed until 2013 when Dr Miles Russell and Harry Manley used 3d scanners to identify facial features and a distinctive hairstyle, which led them to conclude it was Emperor Trajan.

Rooted in history, Bosham is also believed to be the site of the legend of King Canute and the tide, where the Anglo-Saxon king demonstrated that his command could not hold back the incoming tide, demonstrating to his courtiers that he was mortal, and not a deity. The tale influential allegory has been replicated in many artworks.

Perhaps most notably, Bosham was immortalised in the Bayeux Tapestry, referring to King Harold II’s starting place, as he departed in 1064 to negotiate with William of Normandy, a journey which led to William the Conqueror to return and claim the crown in the infamous Battle of Hastings in 1066. Twenty years later, the Domesday Book listed Bosham as one of the wealthiest manors in England.

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Rich lacquers luxurious materials and lavish colours. Interiors this season take influence from eastern shores.

Fascinated with all things wild, from exotic wood textures to the delicate silhouettes of butterflies, the intriguing Euphoria screen captures the mystic and seduction that lies behind the wings of a luxurious butterfly.

Black lacquer finish accompanied by brass hardware and detailing. www.bykoket.com

Stunning Chaise Lounge Hand-inlaid with mother of pearl and abalone on solid walnut. www.akbik.com

The Honolulu wallpaper is ideal for bringing a opulent, seductive atmosphere to your living environment. The background features a small glitter and subtle metallic accents in the veins of the leaf.

Waterdrop Tabletop Water Fountain Indoor water fountains are a great way to enhance the appearance of home or office while using the successful principles of Feng Shui.

History and heritage spring to mind when glance at this lacquered display case.

A delicate piece with a strong presence that builds the imaginary of those distant times. Its frame surrounds four glass panes, supported by a base that emphasizes the spirit of the piece. Elegantly crafted from mahogany this piece creates a refined ambiance for any modern entrance or dining room.

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A beautifully designed and newly refurbished Grade II listed Victorian townhouse, situated in the heart of Chelsea.

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A rare opportunity has become available to purchase a home on one of Chelsea’s most significant streets, where the stainless steel razor blade was first developed and manufactured by Wilkinson Sword at their factory on Sydney Street. For similarly pioneering buyers, a bespoke-designed Grade II listed family home has come onto the market on Sydney Street. The newly-refurbished five-bedroom home comes complete with a wine cellar and media room. It is on the market with Russell Simpson for £5.5 million.

Steeped in history, Sydney Street was once famed for being the location of the Wilkinson Sword factory, where the first stainless steel razor blade was invented in 1956. Replacing carbon steel blades, which rusted so quickly that most people threw them away after one use, this invention dramatically changed the shaving industry for good, and shaped the company into the global brand it is today.

The Wilkinson Sword factory first opened on Sydney Street in the 1870s, and prior to becoming a household name in razor manufacturing, the company was responsible for producing bayonets, swords and some of the earliest motorcycles seen in the UK. The famous Flak jackets used by the US army in WWII were also created on Sydney Street.

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Other Chelsea landmarks on the street include the Royal Brompton Hospital, the UK’s largest specialist heart and lungs centre, where patients were frequently visited by Diana, Princess of Wales. The hospital was patronised by Queen Victoria when it opened in 1847. Grade I listed St Luke’s Church is also a prominent building, as one of the earliest Gothic Revival churches, where novelist Charles Dickens was married.

The perfect home for those with a taste for heritage luxury, the property is a beautifully designed and newly refurbished Grade II listed Victorian townhouse. Renovated by architects and interior designers Mackenzie & Temple, the house retains its original period features, while providing everything required for contemporary style living.

Covering five floors, the 2,782-sq. ft. home comprises five double bedrooms, two reception rooms, dining room, kitchen, media room, wine cellar and three bathrooms.

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On the ground floor, elegant double reception rooms are decorated with bespoke art and illuminated by centrally hung crystal chandeliers, while white-washed oak flooring creates a neutral, relaxed atmosphere. The first floor is entirely devoted to the master bedroom suite, which includes a 224-sq. ft. bedroom with grand floorto-ceiling French doors, providing access to the two balconies overlooking historical Sydney Street.

The ensuite bathroom has been restored to include all the original detailing, and the pièce de résistance is the hand-finished La Rochelle cast iron bateau bath, which is complemented by the double Carrara marble washstand and his and hers handmade cupboards. There is also an expansive dressing room with copious storage space.

The pairs of bedrooms on the second and third floors are individually designed and feature handmade bespoke joinery and wardrobes, while the two family bathrooms feature luxurious sanitary ware with high-specification finishes, underfloor heating and heated towel rails.

On the lower ground floor, the bespoke kitchen includes Miele appliances with Carrara marble countertops and a breakfast bar with an oak surface. The skylight allows the room to be flooded with natural light. A large doorway leads into the formal dining room, while stairs lead up to the manicured garden with bespoke seating area, which can also be accessed from the ground floor. A comfortable media room with surround sound and a temperature-controlled wine cellar provide all the necessities for relaxing and unwinding.

Jake Russell, Director at Russell Simpson, comments, “Chelsea has always been one of the most historically diverse parts of London, and the purchaser of this home will be right at the beating heart of some of the area’s best Victorian landmarks. With every detail thoroughly considered, this home is unlike anything else on the market.

Impeccably refurbished with all the technology and amenities required for the modern family, this home will also suit those with a taste for beautiful period properties, much of which has been carefully restored and preserved.”

As one of London’s most sought-after residential areas, Chelsea offers unrivalled shopping, dining and recreation, with eateries such as the Ivy Chelsea Garden within a brief walk of the property. The home is only a five-minute walk from King’s Road, and two minutes from Fulham Road, which both offer a wide array of boutique retailers. A wide range of good schools are in close proximity to the property, and South Kensington (District, Circle and Piccadilly Lines) is a six-minute walk from the property.

This home on Sydney Street is on the market at £5,500,000.

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Finca in Puerto de Andratx EXCLUSIVE FINCA RESIDENCE WITH A LOT OF CHARACTER AND BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS OVER PUERTO DE ANDRATX There are highlights in our profession. Properties that leave us without words. This authentic and yet recently built country home embraces all the dreams of clients who seek a special home full of character in an exclusive, love-filled and enchanted location.

One would think it impossible: “Find me a recently built country home with a rustic, authentic look with good sea views. It must be close to a natural harbour where I can moor my yacht.

I need to see the sunsets from my terrace, have a main house for the family and separate private guest accommodation, with plentiful parking for as many my cars as I choose. We want our own well, beautiful gardens (fruit trees are a must!) - and my wife loves manicured lawns, but also a wild garden, at least 40.000 m2 plus, where rabbits and birds of all kinds can flourish. Ideally we would love to walk or cycle to the village and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a sea side village. Would it be too much to see the fishermen return each evening repairing their nets? Well, do you ever get something like this?” It would have been a NO for the past 20 years, however NOW we can confirm, we have everything you are looking for.

Reference 62886 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5 Plot size m2 45,000 Constructed Area m2 720 Terrace aprox. m2 272 Parking Garage Sale price € 19,500,000 Mr. Xavier Arriola Office Manager M. +34 629 637 452 Javier.arriola@firstmallorca.com

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Villa new in Bendinat BRAND NEW LUXURY VILLA OF HIGHEST QUALITY WITH SEA VIEWS AND LOVELY GARDEN IN PRIVILEGED LOCATION IN BENDINAT Attractive modern which has been finished this summer using the latest technologies and high quality interior design. This 4 bedroom 4 bathroom villa, all en suite, is located in a highly sought after location in Bendinat facing the golf course. The south facing villa is enjoying a beautiful garden with a beach house, chillout lounge and BBQ. Additional features include: lift, satellite TV, garage for 2 cars, underfloor heating, spacious roof terrace and sauna. Besides, it is possible to build a wine cellar and SPA/ fitness room. The beautiful beaches of Portals and Illetas as well as the centre of Palma are located just 5 minutes away by car.

Reference 62430-HI Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Plot size m2 1,246 Constructed Area m2 660 Terrace aprox. m2 185 Parking Garage, Exterior parking Sale price â‚4,900,000

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Villa under construction in Santa Ponsa FASCINATING FRONTLINE DESIGNER VILLA IN PORT ADRIANO, READY TO MOVE IN 2018 This project of a modern villa in the first line of the sea is realized on a 1.300m2 plot and offers unobstructed views of the port and the Mediterranean Sea from all rooms. The architecture with large windows and high ceilings makes the interior of the villa bright. Spacious open and covered terraces and the large pool guarantee a comfortable co-operation with several people. In total there are 4 bedrooms ensuite, an open plan living / dining area with adjoining luxury fitted kitchen, a guest WC and a utility room. Further features: air conditioning hot / cold, floor heating, lift, garage for 3 cars, intelligent house technology, electric shutters, aluminum windows, roof terrace. The property is ready for occupation in late autumn 2018.

THE OWNER’S COMMENT: “Modern architecture with a lot of light represents clients demand in today’s time”

Reference 63846-HI Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 Plot size m2 1,300 Constructed Area m2 608 Terrace aprox. m2 336 Parking Garage Sale price € 5,450,000 Oana Ciolpan Office Manager M:+34 682345665 E: ana.ciolpan@firstmallorca.com

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Villa in Sol de Mallorca NEWLY BUILT MODERN VILLA WITH SEA VIEWS IN SOL DE MALLORCA, 15 minutes from Palma Old Town A beautiful contemporary style villa with sea views located in the quiet residential area of Sol de Mallorca. In the nearby vecinity there are sandy beaches, golf courses, a supermarket, restaurants and other amenities. Sol de Mallorca is located just a short drive from the three finger bay of Portals Vells and the City of Palma can be reached in just 15 minutes. This newly built villa with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms is built on a 2,450 m2 plot and has a constructed area of 455 m2. In addition the house has 444m2 exterior terraces and further features include; a 20 x 3 saline swimming pool which is heated in winter by a solar system cover, a storage and laundry room, an osmosis and decalcification system, the ceiling height in the living room is 4.3m and the house has a Kone elevator, a garden irrigation system and a garage for 2 cars.

Reference 62956-HI Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5 Plot size m2 2,450 Constructed Area m2 455 Parking Garage Sale price â‚Ź 6,000,000

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JOHNNY DEPP’S HORSE FARM AUCTION! Pirates of the Caribbean actor Johnny Depp has been trying to liquidate much of his extensive real estate holdings including a village in France and a series of Los Angeles penthouses. A Kentucky horse farm he has purchased twice is going to auction on September 15th.

Depp was born in Owensboro, Kentucky in 1963 and grew up surrounded by horse farms. Early in his movie career in 1995, Johnny bought the 41-acre farm for his mother Betty Sue Palmer.. He sold the farm in 2001 but bought it back in 2005.

Depp’s farm includes a 6,000-square-foot house, guest house/manager’s quarters, three barns, 15 stalls and ten paddocks with automatic watering system. The main house consists of six bedrooms, seven baths, recently renovated kitchen and master bedroom, dining room and wet bar, family room 144

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and adjoining sun room. There is also a swimming pool and four-car garage.

The farm is six miles west of the Lexington, Kentucky beltway and two miles to the Bluegrass Airport, directly across from Keeneland Race Course. The eastern property line of the farm abuts Westmoreland subdivision also offering the possibility of future residential development. The original list price was $3.4 million, recently reduced to $2.9 million.

For more information www.halfhillauctions.com

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MEL GIBSON’S JUNGLE PARADISE! With its year-round tropical weather, democratic government since the 1940s and proximity to the U.S., Costa Rica was one of the first getaway outposts for semi-expat Americans when having an off-shore home - a practical alternative to Florida and California. Consistently rated by the Happy Planet Index as the happiest country in the world with safe streets, cheap cost of living, beautiful parks, dozens of sandy beaches, excellent medical care, a thriving economy and only a 2.5 hour flight to the United States, about 70,000 Americans have moved to Costa Rica and thousands more have purchased vacation homes, including Mel Gibson.

Gibson, whose paternal grandparents were an Australian opera star and American tobacco millionaire, was born in Peekskill, New York in 1956. His family moved to Australia when Gibson was age 12 where he studied acting. After he became an international movie star in the 1980s, Gibson began buying a string of luxury homes in California, Montana, Connecticut, Australia and Fiji. While scouting locations for his 2006 film Apocalypto, Gibson went a bit further than most Americans who tend to buy Costa Rican beach condos and bought an entire 403-acre beachfront jungle on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula.

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Gibson’s Costa Rican estate includes three homes which are separated from each other by an extensive canopy of trees stretching across the entire property. Each of the two smaller single-story homes have two bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, kitchens, verandas and their own swimming pools, BBQ area and are fully air conditioned. Of the two, Casa Barrigona has its own poolside cottage and Casa Dorada has a loft, giving each additional sleeping space.

The main two-story hacienda-style residence, Casa Guanacaste, overlooks the long, wide beach and has seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a large courtyard and pool and multiple terraces affording both ocean and jungle views.

All three villas have been constructed of Costa Rican wood with Spanish and Italian tiles with red-barrel tile roofs that create a tropical ambiance. Located on Costa Rica’s northern Pacific Coast, beach lovers will find white-sand beaches along with nearby steep cliffs. Animal lovers will enjoy the howler monkeys, get an occasional glimpse of an ocelot and watch sea turtles lay eggs on Mel’s private beach.

The listing is held by Robert Davey of Plantacion Properties and Rick Moeser of Christie’s International Real Estate.

Braveheart Oscar winning director and actor Mel Gibson whose most recent critically acclaimed film is Hacksaw Ridge is selling his romantic, ultimate getaway, Playa Barrigona, now reduced from $35 million to $29.75 million.

For more information visit: www.christiesrealestate.com Photo credit: Christie’s International Real Estate

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SNOW WHITE’S COTTAGE FOR SALE! The Brothers Grimm published it in 1812 and Walt Disney made it a film in 1937. One family loved the story so much they decided they wanted to live there - and they did!

It’s unlikely that Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm or Walt Disney would have imagined the enchanted cottage of the Seven Dwarfs would be replicated as a family home outside of Olalla, Washington and each would have been mesmerized by the results. The details in each turn of the home’s wood, the intricate forged ironwork and each pane of stained glass showcases the exacting craftsmanship, imagination and labor of love that went into its creation.

The Brothers Grimm published their first collection of folklore stories in 1812 under the title of Grimms’ Fairy Tales. It was to become the standard reading material for children’s bedtime stories around the world. Snow White appeared in their first edition and the brothers made their final revision of the story in 1854. It wasn’t until recently that grown children who grew up with the Grimms’ Fairy Tales stories admitted that they were actually quite frightening and probably contributed to many nightmares. For that reason they have lost favour with modern parents.

Snow White herself was plagued with a wicked stepmother and her jealous attempts to murder the beautiful girl by cutting off her air supply and poisoning her, but as the happier fairy tales go, Snow White was able to over-

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come all that; saved by her friends the Seven Dwarfs and finally rescued by a Prince whom she married and lived happily ever after. But the enchanted cottage of the Seven Dwarfs transcended the story and its charm and appearance has never lost its appeal. It was also the environment where Snow White felt safe and secure and was her happy place.

Walt Disney also saw the merits of the fairy tale and turned it into an animated film in 1937 that was so popular - and still is - that

it played a large part in the huge Disney success through generations.

One imaginative family was so in love with the Seven Dwarfs’ home that they reproduced it as a family home where they lived until 2005.

The person who bought it continued the theme and continued to enhance the interior.

After twelve years of living in one of the world’s most magical environments, she is offering her Snow White cottage for sale to the next family who will find as much joy there.

Located on five wooded acres on a dead-end street behind a gated entry, the magic begins. The sprawling main house of 2,800 square feet with its extreme high pitched and deeply sloped roofs looks exactly like it jumped off the pages of the children’s book. Blended into its wooded background, with twisted wooden bridge and quirky but charming tree house, it’s hard to imagine there are four bedrooms and five baths inside with every modern convenience and high speed Internet - even if one must walk through the opening of a massive indoor tree trunk to see it. The tree trunk ascends to a second floor open loft with bath via impressive stairs. The interior is unforgettable with stone, stuccoed walls, huge hand-carved beams and the most captivating rounded hand-built wooden doors of various sizes with intricate iron hinges. Fireplaces and a wood stove, which begs a pot of simmering soup, promise that comforting deep warmth that only wood can provide and the raised, rounded kitchen fireplace is perfect for cooking or crafting. With no square walls to be had, the interior of the house wraps around you like a big hug.

For modern folk, there is a hot tub/spa, patio for outdoor living, RV parking and a creek on the property with garden area and fruit trees. The tower “tree house” in the garden comes complete with a small room with its own fireplace - a perfect spot to sit and reread the story of Snow White.

Now for only the second time since the early 1970s, Snow White’s cottage is for sale, priced at $775,000. Sadly, the Queen’s magic mirror does not convey.

For more information visit www.rickellis.johnlscott.com

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UNRIVALLED QUALITY AND SERVICE FOR PEOPLE BUYING AND SELLING HOMES Our Residential team aims to provide an unrivalled service for the sale and letting of a wide range of properties, from apartments and period cottages to town and country houses. Each property is handled by a partner or senior agent with expertise, knowledge and experience of the local market. There is an overriding commitment to provide an excellent standard of service which not only meets, but exceeds our clients’ expectations.

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Sedley Taylor Road is one of the most highly regarded streets in Cambridge – a city world-renowned for its academic achievements.

Top performing schools are close-by, plus numerous sports facilities and a mainline rail station into London.

Number 25 is an outstanding detached property providing spacious accommodation over 3 floors. It has been superbly refurbished and provides a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful 8 bedroom house in one of the city’s finest residential locations.

In brief

• Guide Price is £2.5M • Gross internal floor area: 4,754 sq ft (442 sq m)

• Ground Floor: – Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Sitting Room, Study, Drawing Room, Kitchen/ Breakfast Room, Dining/Family Room, Utility Room.

• First Floor: – 6 Bedrooms, Dressing Room, 4 Bath/ Shower Rooms (2 En Suite).

• Second Floor: – Study, 2 Bedrooms, Shower Room.

Gated access to the south side leads to a private courtyard and the established gardens are a most attractive feature.

• Outside: – Double Garage, Large Established Gardens, Detached Studio.

• In all the property comprises 0.47 acres (0.192 hectares)

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CHRISTIES LUXURY DEFINED REPORT 2017

Markets to watch While they may not be among the most “luxurious” or the “hottest” prime property markets in the world quite yet, these diverse yet similarly active luxury housing markets are on the upswing. Here are our top five picks of luxury property markets on the rise

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Moving the Needle: Millennials and Boomers

Historically, and perhaps surprisingly, the change of executive power in the D.C. metro—including the U.S. Capital, and areas of Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia— doesn’t have a discernible impact on its local real estate market. While a handful of high-profile new residents make headlines, a steady and strong job market offering professional and well-paying jobs—many in law, consulting, government contracting, public policy, and public affairs— sustain the greater D.C. area between elections.

Insights from Our Local Expert “Arlington, Virginia, right across the Potomac from the District, is particularly attractive to affluent millennial buyers. I’ve seen reports where Arlington ranks No. 1 in the United States in this demographic, edging out wellknown tech hubs. Our agents report that these new high-end buyers are educated, dual income couples earning good salaries at a young age. Like much of the D.C. area, Arlington is attractive because of the strong job market, convenient public transportation options, walkability, lively dining, award-winning schools, and open spaces.”

— Jeffrey S. Detwiler, President and COO, The Long & Foster Companies

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INCREASE IN MEDIAN HOME SALES PRICES IN 2016

Moving the Needle: Tourism, Tech, and Tesla In 2016, skier visits to the region skyrocketed by 110 percent over the previous winter and 2017 has kept pace.3 With 80 percent of luxury property purchasers from the tech hub of San Francisco’s Bay Area, it is no surprise that telecommuting buyers, both millennials and boomers, are on the uptick in Lake Tahoe. In the area, 55 percent of purchases are second homes and 40 percent are third homes.

A short distance away in Reno, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is building a 5.5-million-squarefoot plant to manufacture battery packs for the innovative electric-car brand’s lowercost Model 3 car due out at the end of the decade. Other major corporations, including Apple and Switch, are building a sizable presence in this gambling mecca.

Insights from Our Local Expert “There’s been a real renaissance in tourism and a recent tech surge that directly affects the housing market. The number of homes sold for more than $1 million increased 28 percent around the lake. The East Shore saw the biggest movement, with a 65 percent increase in homes sold for over a million.”

— Michael Oliver, CEO, Oliver Luxury Real Estate

+100% +44% +500PPSL OF LUXURY BUYERS ARE INTERNATIONAL, MOSTLY FROM THE UK, UAE, AND FRANCE (THE WORLD’S LARGEST MOROCCAN EXPAT COMMUNITY)

INCREASE IN INTERNATIONAL TOURIST VISITORS TO BELIZE COMPARED TO FIVE YEARS AGO

STARTING PRICE FOR A LUXURY HOME.PRICES CAN REACH UP TO $1,500 PPS

Marrakech, Morocco

Belize

The Bahamas

Moving the Needle: The New Africa

Just this January, Morocco was readmitted to the African Union after a 30-year hiatus.

This is good for Africa and good for Morocco’s economy. Due to its continued relative political stability, the city of Marrakech is increasingly seen as a safe haven for real estate investors in the Arab region. Luxury property sales are beginning to recover, yet still remain 50 percent below their 2007 peak. This appealing pricing, positive economic outlook, and recent increase in requests from UKbased Indian and Pakistani citizens are likely to spur Marrakech’s luxury property market to a new growth phase.

Insights from Our Local Expert “We remain positive with Morocco taking a leadership position on the African continent, promoting the country as an affordable, safe, glamorous, and innovative alternative to other parts of the world for remote workers. We have had inquiries from Americans, Belgians, Indians, French, Middle Easterners, Scandinavians, and Moroccans and it’s likely the Chinese will soon look, too, now that there are no visa restrictions.”

— Alex Peto, Partner, Kensington Luxury Properties Marrakech

Moving the Needle: Star Power

Moving the Needle: Non-Taxing Living

In October of 2016, after extensive public hearings, Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio received a green light from the Belize government for his eco-resort, Blackadore Caye. With this all-important nod, DiCaprio can finally begin construction on the property that he purchased a decade ago. The resort, with a mission to environmental responsibility and ultimate comfort, could open as soon as 2019.

The DiCaprio Seal of Green Approval is a definite plus for the Belize real estate market as a showcase of the country’s pristine ecodiversity and beauty for a potential new audience of International luxury buyers.

Insights from Our Local Expert “We look forward to continuing to promote DiCaprio’s vision for Belize as a paradigm of relaxation, green hospitality, and ecological stewardship. As more people come to Belize, we expect the luxury property market to prosper.”

— Gil Castillo, President, SanCas Realty

In addition to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, the Bahamas offer added advantages: no restrictions for expats purchasing real estate, and reduced tax burdens.6 As the world becomes more chaotic, island living, far from the madding crowd, becomes even more attractive. While 80 percent of buyers still consider this their second home, more are pulling up stakes, working remotely, and moving their families because of the educational opportunities.

Seventy percent of buyers are international, with millennials on the rise. Although Hurricane Matthew, which landed in Nassau and the northern part of the country in October, caused significant destruction, the cleanup was swift and the disaster did not deter luxury home buyers.

Insights from Our Local Expert “A welcome upsurge in the sale of island properties in the Bahamas closed out 2016.

With world stock markets hovering at record levels, in my experience this inspires investors to look for ways to consolidate their assets and fulfil their dreams at the same time. A Bahamian second home ticks both of those boxes.”

— John Christie, CEO, HG Christie

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PROPERTY NEWS

Last chance to invest in X1 Media City

X1 Media City is one of the most impressive residential developments in the North West of England within the heart of Salford Quays, one of the UK’s most innovative and exciting areas.

The previous three towers have captured the imagination of investors from around the world and this final phase of the development will be no different.

The development overlooks MediaCityUK, Europe’s first purpose built technology, media and telecommunications hub. The area is home to huge corporations such as the BBC, ITV and BUPA, and offers residents an unbeatable range of shops, restaurants and bars. In addition, the Metrolink tram system operates a stop directly next to X1 Media City which gives direct access to Manchester city centre.

The final tower of X1 Media City offers 275 residential units comprising of studio, one and two bedroom apartments which com-

bine stunning interiors with outstanding views over the Salford Quays waterfront and Media City UK. In addition, residents can en-

joy the on-site amenities such as a gymnasium and cinema room. Parking is available on selected units.

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Conveniently located in the heart of Patong, Phuket’s famous shopping centre district, The Emerald City condo development life is within easy walking distance of Patong’s famous entertainment venues. The condominiums offer a combination of total immersion into Phuket’s favourite tourist attractions as well as the superb beach relaxation that only Phuket can deliver.

Modern stylish living

Comprising of 179 condo of studios, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments units across 7 floors the development features a swimming pool, a communal Jacuzzi, a fitness centre, 24-hour security, CCTV, a reception/lobby area, car parking. The rooftop pool has a 360-degree panoramic view over Patong Town and Patong Beach and there are eco-friendly layered gardens between the floors & buildings.

Established under the concept of quality, design and functionality of health living, offering the best quality lifestyle for its tenants. The interior of the individual units may be adapted to suit the individual specifications of the customer. All fitted units, such as sinks, wardrobes, toilets, etc, will be already fitted, though loose furniture is not included in the price. There are currently three choices of furniture packages available Prices start from 2.98 million baht up to 17.5 million baht.

For more information visit: www.emeraldcentralphuket.com

Living in the historic heart of Berlin Situated right in the heart of Berlin, and a stone’s throw from the world-renowned Kurfürstendamm Boulevard, and facing the beautiful Hochmeister Park, this location is often compared to that of the Upper East Side of New York.

Traditionally an area known for its wealthy and aristocratic families association, Berlin’s newest luxurious project: “Hochmeisterplatz” is a top-class address which offers more than living in one of the prime locations in Berlin.

The building, which was once an old postal office has been redeveloped and comprises of 114 premium residential units. In keeping with its traditional roots the design has classic, timeless elegance for modern living. All apartments have top finishes, including oak floors in the living and dining area, underfloor heating in all rooms as well as an alarm system and personal security. On some floor plans, the kitchen can be separated from the living area by a sliding door. The highlight: A dressing room that not only makes women’s hearts beat faster. And for the Berlin hot summers, the penthouses have a room ceiling cooler. All units have either balconies or terraces or rooftop gardens.

Units starting from 55 to 248 sq.m., from 2 to 7 rooms and will be completed in the third quarter of 2019.

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America’s city of the future

Situated in the coastal resort city in MiamiDade County, Florida, United States, Miami Worldcenter will become the second largest urban development in the United States.

Spanning almost 30 acres in the heart of Downtown Miami, the new development will feature a signature residential condo tower that will sit directly atop its exclusive Mall.

Comprising of 58 stories of luxury rising over 700 feet above the Magic City’s vibrant lights Paramount Miami Worldcenter will consist of 513 luxury, contemporary condos with only 12 residences per floor. The spacious condos at Paramount Miami will range in square feet from 1,294 to 4,087, under air conditioning, and offer a variety of floor plans including 1 bed + den / 2 bath, 2 bed + den / 3 bath, 3 bed + den / 4 bath and Penthouse residences.

Residences at Paramount Miami Worldcenter will feature private elevator access with private entry foyers, 10’ ceilings throughout, spacious outdoor living rooms, large entertainment areas, European-designed kitchens, full-size laundry rooms, spa-like bathrooms with rain showers and soaking tubs and access to Paramount’s exclusive

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residence smart phone app. In addition to the luxury and comfort of each residence, residents are certain to love the unparalleled amenities at Paramount Miami Worldcenter which are broken down into five zones:

Paramount Miami Worldcenter condos are offered in a wide range of floor plans which include: Penthouses, 3 Bedroom + Den | 4 Bathroom, 2 Bedroom + Den | 3 Bathroom, 1 Bedroom + Den | 2 Bathroom

Prices start from $690,000 with completion scheduled for 2018 For more information visit: www.owpbrokers.com

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ACE stunning development

Located on one of the most desirable stretches of coastline in Great Britain on the illustrious Sandbanks peninsula, ACE is a collection of 9 three- and four-bedroom apartments offering views across Poole Harbour and out to sea. With a curved, panelled façade and light spaces, the landmark building draws inspiration from the area’s yachting heritage.

Set over three floors, each apartment offers uninterrupted views

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across Poole Harbour or out to sea. The open-plan apartments have spacious living areas with floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies that take advantage of the far-reaching coastal views. The nine apartments at ACE also benefit from the private gym, pool, sauna and steam room on the ground floor. This wellbeing area leads out onto the private outdoor terrace, which has a Jacuzzi and a seating area.

It also provides direct access onto Sandbanks beach.

Modernism lives in Tribeca Situated in a privileged position in Tribeca surrounded by the best that Downtown has to offer and soaring some 800 feet, 111 Murray Street offers 157 residences ranging from one-bedrooms to full-floor penthouses, many with cinematic views of the Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, New York Harbor and beyond.

Glass-walled homes, designed by David Mann, are a study in proportion, light, and scale. Featuring a refined palette of natural materials, the open living spaces provide a warm counterpoint to the soaring ceilings and full-height windows. Custom White Oak herringbone floors and hand-selected stone bring a rich tactility to the rooms, while multiple exposures maximize light and views throughout the day.

An elegant and tranquil, lushly landscaped building with over 20,000 square feet of private indoor and outdoor spaces including two levels of state-of-the-art amenities such as: - Serene spa featuring a heated stone hammam, treatment rooms and men’s and women’s locker rooms with separate saunas.

• A 75’ lap pool and a spa tub • A 24- hour doorman and concierge with services by Abigail Michaels, with an on-site lobby attendant.

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A truly global destination Situated alongside the Arabian Sea, Dubai is fast becoming a desirable global destination to live and work with its modern architecture, endless shopping, desert safaris and International Schools, this vibrant city has something for everyone.

The New Royal Atlantis Residences located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah, will consist of a selection of two, three, four and fivebedroom homes, Sky Courts, Penthouses and Garden Suites.

When completed, The Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences will offer 231 Residences and 795 new lavish guest rooms and suites in the Resort on over 10 hectares of land About • Iconic waterfront location • Beachfront living • All Residences come with either balconies, terraces or private gardens • Private Residents facilities, including pools, gym and club room • Private underground parking

overview • Located on the Palm Jumeirah, adjacent to the iconic Atlantis, The Palm resort • Ocean and City skyline views • Stunning architecture • Sophisticated interiors • A la carte service interiors • Residential interior design by Paris based designer, Sybille De Margerie • Contemporary kitchens, complete with high-end appliances • Marble and luxury carpets throughout • En-suites to all bedrooms • Spacious ceiling heights and floor to ceiling glazing • A timeless selection of interior colour palettes Scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2019 Prices start at approx. AED 7,650,000 (circa $2m/£1.7m) For more information visit: www.theroyalatlantisresidences.com 160

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The future arrives in the Gulf as the Future Cities Show season kicks off

The region is expected to see the launch of new, futuristic technologies at the Future Cities Show, to be held from April 9-11, 2018, that will change the way people live and work in urban environment The second edition of the Future Cities Show, that will take place in Dubai, UAE, from April 9-11, 2018, will set the tone for smart cities through the three pillars – sustainability, innovation, happiness and showcase the future of urban life. With a theme of achieving sustainability through innovations, the show will showcase the cities of the future by highlighting the latest and the most innovative technologies that will change the future.

As the worldwide smart cities movement gains momentum, Future Cities Show reflects and also presents the transformation of urban societies, infrastructure and environment that currently hosts more than 54 per cent of the 7.5 billion people and uses 75 per cent of the power generated.

A recent white paper, Evolution of Smart Cities and Connected Communities, cosponsored by the Consumer Technology Association and the United Parcel Service (UPS), says, market value of smart cities is expected to jump from $14.85 billion in 2015 to $34.35 billion by 2020, representing a compound annual growth rate of over 18 per cent.

The white paper found that a key driver of smart cities growth is the ongoing trend of global urbanisation. “With 70 per cent of the World’s population forecast to live in cities by 2050, the need for sustainable, liveable world cities is essential for a prosperous future,” said the report.

More than 250 smart city projects are currently underway across 178 cities around the world, according to a new report from market research company Navigant Research, while hundred other cities are preparing to join the smart city movement.

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sustainable societal development to drive the wellbeing of all nations.

The three-day event, takes place within six months of the UAE’s announcement of the launch of a new cabinet portfolio – the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Saudi Arabia’s granting of ‘citizenship’ to Sofiya – a robot – the first country to make this move.

Earlier, Dubai set up the World’s first functional 3-D printed office in front of the Emirates Towers Hotel – marking the beginning of Dubai city’s journey towards becoming a smart city. The emirate will host the Museum of the Future by 2019 that will offer a glimpse of future technologies and products.

On top of these milestones, the introduction of electric vehicles, testing of driverless cars and the testing of the first flying taxi in Dubai marks the beginning of a new journey towards reinforcing & strengthening Dubai’s status as the smartest city in the world.

Soon, Dubai might become the first city in the Middle East to allow flying taxis to carry passengers from one point to the other – that could influence architects and engineers design buildings with multiple landing balconies or landing pads for flying taxis and transport regulators to design safe air routes for flying taxis to avoid head-on collisions.

Future Cities Show will be full of activities that include an exhibition that showcases innovative technologies and sustainable solutions as well as a conference that will discuss future technologies and how cities will be retrofitted with new sensors, energy saving systems, processes and change management.

Dawood Shezawi, Chairman of the Organising Committee of the Future Cities Show – says, “The testing and introduction of robots, drones and flying cars indicate one thing – the future has arrived. We will see unprecedented changes, disruptions and challenges as well as innovative solutions emerging that will create a completely new urban environment where technologies will

dictate our life, work and activities.

“Future Cities Show will display, test, demonstrate and discuss future technology, Internet of Things and how they change the urban environment, systems and processes

and help all stakeholders including – urban planners, architects, master-planners, engineers, scientists as well as consumers – see the future unfolding in front of their eyes.

“As we witness the unfolding of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industries 4.0) in front of our eyes that is fast disrupting traditional industries, systems and processes and paving way for internet, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality and cloudbased solutions, it is important to understand how the future cities will shape up and more importantly, how lives will evolve in the smart or future cities.

Future Cities Show activities are based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations and adopted by 193 countries in September 2015. The show also incorporates the 10X Dubai directives which were set by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. This is a radical programme that seeks to establish “X Labs” in every government entity and position Dubai 10 years ahead of the rest of the World.

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and ruler of the Emirate of Dubai at Future Cities Show 2017.

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Luxury Urban Resort Residences.

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Banyan Tree Residences Hillside Dubai is a brand-new residential experience unlike any other. Discover a serene oasis at the heart of Dubai’s quick pulse, a calm haven where luxury and sophistication meet resort-style living, every day.

For more information on the luxury urban resort or to book your apartment, please call +971 4 388 33 39 or visit our website banyantreeresidences.ae Sweid & Sweid Hillside Development is the owner and developer of Banyan Tree Residences Hillside Dubai, under license from The Banyan Tree Group.

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n Contemporary villa located in La Reserva de Sotogrande

n Villa contemporánea ubicada en La Reserva de Sotogrande

n Magnificent sea views

n Magníficas vistas al mar

n 5 bedrooms/5bath/ large open plan living/dining/ kitchen

n 5 dormitorios / 5 baños / gran salón abierto / comedor / cocina

n Plot size: 3,490 m2

n Tamaño de la parcela: 3.490 m2

n Total built area including basement: 1,800 m2

n Área construida total incluyendo sótano: 1,800 m2

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Noll & Partners with Stephanie Noll and Charles Gubbins, professionals who care!

Finest properties for sale in Sotogrande - solid experience and knowledge of the real estate market

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The inspiration of this villa comes from the great Mexican architects Luis Barragan and Ricardo Legoretta. Located in “La Reserva de Sotogrande” the property offers privacy and splendid views to the sea towards the African coast.

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La inspiración de esta villa proviene de los grandes arquitectos mexicanos Luis Barragán y Ricardo Legoretta. Situado en “La Reserva de Sotogrande”, la propiedad ofrece privacidad y espléndidas vistas al mar hacia la costa africana.

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Fall in love with wallpapers and fabrics this season If you’re thinking of updating your walls and soft furnishing this season and want to stay on trend these are five top picks Soft Geometrics

Today people would like their homes to be much more personal, reflecting individual tastes and interests rather than a’one style suits all’ approach. The new breed of geometric wallpapers in particular creates a bold, fresh feel but with a more relaxed and expressive finish. Softer lines, curves and overlapping colours replace bold linear designs of the past

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Heritage

Wallpaper designs can speak volumes about the tastes and personalities of their owners and the heritage of the houses they occupy. Wallpaper is a great way to add character to a home especially is you are remodelling. Today’s trend focuses on pretty patterns, trails and birds, textures and decadent shimmering finishes.

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Botanical

Botanical wallpaper was big trend during 2017 and shows no sign of dying down into 2018 instead it promises to evolve moving into the jungle with wallpaper incorporating oversized tropical canopies and desert palms. Not just limited to bright fresh colour schemes bold theatrical designs with dark vintage florals are also be play a big part in this season wallpaper trend 1 1. Julian Macdonald, Honolulu Green wallpaper 2. Designers Guild - Delft Flower Grande Graphite 3. Ashford Tropics Fiji Garden

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Faux Effect

Throughout recent years we have seen a huge surge in the industrial decor trend, with natural materials cropping up all throughout the home — particularly on walls. From exposed brick to slate, tile or even wooden walls, it seems natural really is best when it comes to making an impression with your decor.

Faux effect wallpaper brings you all of the style of natural materials with none of the effort, and you can explore a vast array of realistic looking designs.

Slate, stone and brick wallpaper designs are ideal for adding depth and interest to a room, while wood effect wallpapers are emerging as a top choice for home decor enthusiasts. Try using a faux effect wallpaper to create a feature wall in a kitchen or dining room, or showcase your fireplace with a natural, rustic backdrop.

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Metallics are an instant way to bring a luxurious edge to a room. Copper and brass in particular are huge in decor, ideal for creating a stylish accent in a space.

The great thing about metallic is the warmth they bring to a room; metallic wallpaper will instantly bring a cosy yet fashion-forward vibe to your abode. Choose a gold wallpaper with warm tones to keep it bright, warm and on-trend.

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La Reserva de Sotogrande La Finca luxury villas designed by Rafael de La Hoz, located directly on La Canada golf course, in the prestigeous area of Sotogrande, La Reserva de Sotogrande.

Construction of phase 1 to be completed in 2019. A secure gated frontline golf complex boasting stunning views of La Canada golf course, Mediterranean Sea and Gibraltar, minutes from the Sotogrande International School, a selection of fine restaurants, and Sotogrande Port.

This exclusive complex boasts 24hr security, communal pool and separate childrens pool, fully equipped gym and 2 paddle courts. These villas are built to the highest of standards, 3 to 5 bedrooms,

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varying in size from 177m2 to 257m2 with private terraces and gardens up to 417m2 and optional jacuzzi and private pool.

These stunning villas offer many additional features such as underfloor heating, hot and cold A/C, quality fixtures and fittings, alarm system, fireplace and security intercom. The living rooms are modern and comfortable allowing lots of natural light in, spacious bedrooms and kitchens with direct access to the private terrace or garden.

Private carport with space for 2 cars. Contact us for more details, prices and availability, units have already been reserved. Viewing highly recommended.

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THE ISLAND Estepona The Island is a new development of 50 luxury 2,3,4 and 5 bedroom townhouses located in the most exclusive western part of Estepona.

Named The Island to capture the essence of the setting, this is a fully gated haven of serenity and security offering private access directly to sandy beaches and the Guadalobon river.

With stunning sea views and south, south-east or south-west orientation, the Island is a short walk to Estepona marina, town centre, restaurants, beach bars, a multitude of water based activities and conveniently located for transport connections.

This fully gated residential complex boasts communal areas with expansive swimming areas and a 50m olympic pool, childrens pool, lush maintained gardens with tranquil fountains and waterfalls, gym and spa

with Turkish bath and sauna in the common areas of the complex.

The townhouses themselves are finished to the highest of standards with the latest domotic home automation systems, hot and cold A/C and under floor heating throughout. Each townhouse has fully fited and equipped open kitchen and laundry room, a fireplace in the lounge, spacious bedrooms with built in wardrobe.

Private roof terrace with jacuzzi, pergola, ceramic and timbertech decking. Each townhouse has a private garage with personal access to the house.

The Island is a true rarity, one of the only luxury frontline beach complexes with a contemporary architectural design. Viewing is highly recommended.

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Occupying arguably one of the most exclusive addresses in Les Gets, the new apartments CHALET 1839 is a brand new ski-in skiout project located in the town centre, and right on the front de neige, the first new property to be built in such a location in decades.

Only metres away from 3 main ski lifts, owners of these apartments will be able to ski in and out of the building’s ski room immediately onto the slopes. The development also has the luxury of being right in the heart of the resort, meaning all local amenities including shops, restaurants and bars are just a few steps away, and the town hall is just down the road. The town’s ice rink is also directly opposite, ideal for families with younger children.

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or across the resort. The spacious units have been designed with comfortable living in mind and come with fully equipped kitchens.

One parking space is also included with each apartment, although extra spaces are available to buy if needed. A concierge service is on hand for all owners needs including airport transfers, ski packages, housecleaning and even a private chef. Owners also have the option of using the management service to rent out their property when they are away.

A traditional resort, its alpine spirit is upheld with its beautiful Savoyard architecture and design which help to retain the village’s irresistible charm. Luxury properties of this standard are rare in the village, with only a few being built in the last few years.

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With such an excellent location and the high standard of finishes in all these apartments, this development is certain to be very popular with holidaymakers looking to rent properties during their stay, resulting in high rental yields.

Only 80 minutes from Geneva International Airport, the village of Les Gets, one of Portes du Soleil’s most popular, is easily accessible from other European cities, attracting families and avid skiers. The year-round resort is part of the world’s second largest ski domain, with access to over 600km of piste for all levels. The summer months are just as important in this region, with an impressive number of activities available including mountain biking, canyoning, horse riding and paragliding.

Set at an altitude of 1,172m in the region of Les Portes du Soleil, Les Gets is often compared to its famous contemporaries like Megève however, it is often considered more charming and less pretentious. A popular ski resort and an authentic Savoyan farming village, Les Gets has easy access to Geneva Airport (under an hour’s drive), making it an attractive choice for weekend ski visitors.

The village is laid out on a valley floor and is consequently quite flat surfaced. It is very popular with families with smaller children as the chalet-style restaurants are delicious but unpretentious. It is on the smaller side for Les Portes du Soleil, but offers fantastic ski pistes, as the lift pass is combined with Morzine’s and provides access to both. If skiing isn’t what draws you to Les Gets, it is most likely the snowshoeing, hiking or paragliding.

Despite the small size, Les Gets has some upmarket appeal, with beautiful hotels lining the streets and some premium restaurants offering some fantastic local, and international flavours. The residents are proud of their village and it is felt throughout their offerings. The Territoire du Grand Cry, a cross-country ski village filled with teepees, and is a fine example of local pride and fun for the whole family.

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Ski resorts that are investing heavily in their facilities to establish themselves as a dual season destination are likely to get more demand from buyers and visitors, new research suggests.

The report says that buyers increasingly fall into two camps; those seeking a dual season resort to maximise year round rentals and those targeting high altitude resorts offering reliable winter snowfall.

It is not all about ski facilities with non-skiers now making up 25% of Alpine visitors and sellers and developers need to adapt to new trends, according to the latest analysis of the ski property market by international real estate firm Knight Frank.

Chamonix has overtaken Val d’Isère and Gstaad this year to take the top spot in the annual price growth rankings.

The resort, which is widely-regarded as the most well equipped year round resort in the Alps, has now seen prime prices increase by almost 5% for two consecutive years.

Those that are offering a range of year round activities such as Chamonix, Gstadd and Courchevel 1650 are outperforming the wider Alps market, the report shows. Water parks, spas and mountain bike trails are helping to broaden their appeal.

Overall, the index, which tracks prices across 16 ski resorts, declined by 1.8% in 2017 year on year. However, French resorts saw prices rise by 1% on average, whilst their Swiss neighbours recorded a 5% dip over the 12 month period.

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Almost half of people in Europe believe they will never own their own home Most people in Europe dream of owning their own home as they consider it a symbol of success and that it makes better financial sense than renting but 48% believe that it will never happen.

60% of those who rent in Europe say they would like to own their home which rises to 70% for 18 to 34 year old, but 48% don’t believe they will be able to do so.

A new international survey that covers 13 European countries and the United States and Australia, found that overall the vast majority who own a home are happy with their housing situation, 78% in Europe and 69% in the US and 71% in Australia.

Some 65% of people in Europe said they want to own a home because they consider it a symbol of success and the report says that this reinforces the notion that buying a house is not just a financial decision but guided by social and cultural principles.

The research from ING also found that

A breakdown of the figures show that 72% believe that home ownership is a status symbol in Poland, 70% in Turkey and Romania and 65% in the UK while 68% of European think buying a home makes financial sense, including 83% in Luxembourg and 71% in the UK. Fewer people in countries with a bigger rental market such as Spain, Germany and France see it as a good financial move.

Just 47% though it was financially better to buy a home than rent in Spain.

Some 66% of European thought that everyone would buy a home if they could afford to with higher shares agreeing on this point in most countries, including those with a strong renting culture such as Germany. Some 80% of people in Poland thought so, 79% in Turkey and 78% in Romania.

Overall 48% of people in Europe said they will probably never be able to afford to buy a home. A breakdown of the figures show this sentiment is higher in Australia at 62% while 56% say so in the UK and Germany.

When it comes to the rental market there is some sentiment that is has positives with 49% of people in Germany, 47% in Spain, 46% in the US saying that renting offers more flexibility. The survey also found that 31% of people in the US and 31% in Turkey believe life is much easier when renting.

People in Luxembourg, Belgium and Romania are least likely to agree that renting is easier. However, more than a third, across all countries, select ‘neither agree nor disagree’ when asked and the report suggests that while many people favour owning a home over renting, they also understand the full picture can be a complex one. There can be advantages and disadvantages, whether you rent or buy.

‘Most people want to buy a house. Their reasons for doing this extend well beyond money, such as security and the freedom to decorate it how they like. Yet many now accept that they are unlikely to buy,’ said Ian Bright, senior economist and managing director of Group Research at ING. ‘If you combine this with our findings that a higher proportion of home owners are happy with their housing situation, compared with renters, then it seems that more people will feel incredibly frustrated with their housing choices in the future. It is hardly surprising that many people in many countries think housing is on the wrong track,’ he added.

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6 easy ways to make your home feel like a

cozy, winter ski chalet

As the weather begins to cool down, the lighter weight linen and cottons blankets make their way to our storage closets, and the air conditioners start to get less use in our homes, there’s no better time than the beginning of the holiday season to refresh your home, giving it a warm, cozy feel. You don’t need a full re-design of your interiors to get them ready for winter – just a few touches can make your space feel like a luxurious, far away ski chalet.

The design duo behind the acclaimed luxury travel interior design firm, Krause Sawyer (www.KrauseSawyer.com) - Tracey Sawyer and Kajsa Krause, who have become the go-to designers of choice for creating chic, functional and comfortable interiors for some of the biggest hotel brands in the world including the W Hotels, Westin,

Canopy by Hilton, Andaz, and more, know just what it takes to transform a space with just a few simple touches. Below, you can find their top pro tips for transforming your home from a stylish summer dwelling to a cozy winter retreat.

a sheepskin to a 1 Add cold wooden chair

Toss your brighter, crisp lightweight cotton blankets into the storage closet, and invest in a new fur throw to bring a cold wooden chair to life. Doubling as an area rug, a dark, robust hue and furry texture will add richness to an otherwise sterile seating option, and leave you feeling as if you’re in your very own secluded mountainside abode.

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out your flip flops for the 2 Change perfectly warm – but not too warm – felt slippers

House shoes and slippers represent the change from a day spent outside of the comfortable confines of your home. Whether running errands, shoveling snow, or hard at work in the office, that simple activity signals the end of a certain discomfort and an embrace of warmth, coziness, and calm. When your toes are feeling the bite of winter’s chill, what better way to warm them up than the healing softness of felt or shearling sheepskin slippers.

Garnet Hill Felted Wool Slippers, $148, via GarnetHill.com

Toast Shearling Sheepskin Slippers, $110, via Toa.st

your blanket 3 Change to a down comforter While a lightweight linen blanket creates a comfortable atmosphere during the warmer months, frigid mountaintop climes call for a heartier solution. Upgrade to a pleasantly chunky down comforter to help you get through the arctic, snow-covered evenings.

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a portable heater or fireplace 4 Add to your space

No ski chalet worth it’s hot stew is complete without a rippling, wood-fueled fire. And if you’re lucky enough to have hard surface floors in your home, you can expect the occasional drafty chill to drift atop the floorboards. Bring a taste of Alpine life into your space by adding a portable (and storeable) fireplace to warm up the room in the dead of winter, and add an invaluable touch of charm.

Left: Vauni Globe, $3144, via Vauni.com Below: Lumen’s Lighthouse Fireplace, starting at $909, via Lumens.com

5 Candelabra bring on the dinner parties

Shorter days mean more time spent around the dinner table, enjoying hearty, homemade food. What better way to make that moment truly special than with impressive candelabra. An elegant, vintage shape lends a fabulous feel to the tabletop, while a wooden version adds an extra touch of warmth and hominess while retaining a versatile and modern profile.

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6 Start a hobby

Embrace the quiet and solitude high in the snow-covered hills by taking the time to hone a new skill while simultaneously adding chaletstyle design accents to your space. Knitting is a wonderful pastime that suits alone time on the mountain very well, and knitted elements placed on top of existing furniture and soft goods, used as throws, pillow covers, and even bowls, add a textural feeling that resonates throughout the space, helping to create a welcoming yet casually chic atmosphere.

Pick up “The Knitted Home” by Ruth Cross, $12, via RuthCross.

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krausesawyer Krause Sawyer is a boutique design studio that creates thoughtful, inspired interiors for hospitality and travel. We bring a unique problem solving approach and inherent sense of style to hospitality projects ranging from global brand prototypes to independent luxury hotels.

The firm works with clients to develop and execute a guest experience that will set them apart from their competition and stand the test of time.

The Soho, New York-based hospitality design firm was founded in 2010 by Tracey Sawyer and Kajsa Krause, both already internationally accomplished designers at the time. The two met at a dinner party in New York and quickly found a natural fit as partners. Growing up a world apart, they share a fundamental appreciation for the perfect imperfection of nature, a considerate approach to business, and a passion for travel.

Krause Sawyer is WBE Certified in New York City, New York State, Port Authority of NY and NJ, and nationally.

Tracey Sawyer, Principal Raised in Canada and graduating with honors from the Faculty of Architecture and Design from the University of Manitoba, Tracey has a 18 year professional career designing for some of the most recognizable and admired names in hospitality and entertainment around the

world. A partial list of clients includes Universal Studios, Paramount Pictures, Shangri-la Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Canyon Ranch, Peninsula Hotels and City Center Las Vegas.

Prior to founding her own company, Tracey worked with Toronto’s entertainment design company Forrec Ltd. followed by hospitality specialist BBGM in New York.

Tracey has been published in the New York Times, Elle Eastern Europe, Hotel Design, Interior Design, Contract, Hospitality Design, Inside Out Miami, and Boutique Design. She was been named by BoutiqueDesign as one of the Top Designers of the Next Generation has been both judge and panelist for design awards and conferences.

Kajsa Krause, Principal Swedish born, Kajsa Krause received a Masters Degree in Architecture from the School of Architecture at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. Throughout the course of her 18 year career, Kajsa has focused on both luxury and sustainability in the design of hospitality and residential interiors. Her extensive portfolio of work includes Starwood Hotels, Marriott Hotels and Hilton Hotels as well as independent flags such as Klaus K and Secrets The Vine.

She was part of the architecture and interiors division of the wellknown advertising and design agency Stylt of Sweden, founded DNA New York, served as Senior Designer at Rockwell group, and created her own line of luxury leather goods, sold in various high end boutique stores across the country.

Kajsa has been a guest speaker at several HD conferences, acted as judge for numerous design competitions and her work has been published in Harper’s Bazaar, HD Magazine, Boutique Design, Elle Décor, Sleeper and Travel+Leisure.

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They say it’s the lifestyle that makes Ibiza the place of unparalleled beauty Ibiza the place of unparalleled beauty within the Mediterranean sea. The culture, the luxury, the atmosphere… produce a sense of a relaxation and peace that is difficult, if not impossible, to find anywhere else in other parts of Europe.

The grounds of Cap Blanc Ibiza are well selected, to create a living space that enhances such qualities has been our biggest task. It allows you to step into a world of allinclusive quality of life.

We have selected a unique team of experts, a team of world-renowned experts in every aspect of the development of Cap Blanc Ibiza, which guarantees the high quality and unique designs of our villas.

Cap Blanc Ibiza represents a luxurious residential private complex with on-site 24 hours security, with only 9 luxury design villas all with exceptional sea-views and located in Ibiza – Talamanca, Cap Martinet, one of Ibiza’s outstanding and sought after locations.

The residences of Cap Blanc Ibiza will be built using the most innovative construction methods. They are decorated with attractive architectural details and are fitted with the latest smart home automation systems to give them the ultimate finishing touch.

Each residence has been exclusively designed with unique shapes and pro-portions, allowing it to fit in naturally within its surroundings. Construction period of each villa is approx. 12 months. Each villa will be tailored to your own wishes.

The private grounds of Cap Blanc Ibiza offers the ultimate expression of style and substance, these new to be built 9 luxury design villas are more than just luxury properties, they are a sublime work of art.

The grounds of Cap Blanc Ibiza have been carefully selected. Therefore, it not only ensures its aesthetic value, but also your investment. Cap Blanc Ibiza is currently the most luxurious real estate development on Ibiza.

The luxurious design villas of Cap Blanc Ibiza are on private parcels of 1.000 square meters, with 800 square meters of built surface including: three floor levels, 5/7 luxury bedrooms, 5/7 on-suite bathrooms, a spacious living room and an open-plan kitchen, an elegant dining room, a fitness lounge, spa and sauna, optional a cinema room, air conditioning (heating and cooling), floor heating, domotica system, alarm-security system, outdoor swimming pool, a large private garden with several lounge areas etc.

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A PROJECT OF EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN & QUALITY For further information contact: Global Luxurious Properties T:+31 (0)-15-2630195 info@globalluxuriousproperties.com www.globalluxuriousproperties.com Minerva Development T +31 (0)20 471 57 83 info@minerva.nl | www.minerva.nl

Each villa is ensured of total privacy whilst enjoying unobstructed views on the sea. Within such an extraordinary space, Cap Blanc Ibiza stands as an exclusive private world of comfort and security. The luxurious modern design villas of Cap Blanc Ibiza are very open, luminous and airy.

The large floor to ceiling windows create a spacious atmosphere with stunning sea views and in the distance the island Formentera.

This extraordinarily open atmosphere, created by the glass doors-windows that can be completely opened, guarantees that the family life in-and around the villa ultimately converges.

Ibiza has a beautiful, varied coastline with impressive cliffs, turquoise bays and white sandy beaches with the world’s most exclusive beach clubs. You can sunbathe on the sea, the beaches and coves of Ibiza, even late into the fall season.

Ibiza is also renowned for its world-famous selection of exclusive clubs such as Pacha, Eden, Privilege, Amnesia, Space and DC10. Several famous DJs fly, in many cases weekly, from around the world to this unique destination.

Our own DJ Tiësto and Armin van Buuren are regularly found in Ibiza.

Cap Blanc Ibiza is located 300 meters from the brand new Destino Pacha Ibiza Resort. This is the most luxurious resort on Ibiza in the summer of 2013 it will open its doors. If you want, you can have a look on the website of the new Destino Pacha – Ibiza Resort.

Ibiza town represents narrow streets with numerous galleries, exclusive boutiques, excellent selection of fine restaurants with Michelin star but also French or Spanish gourmet restaurants and a wide range of Oriental and European localities. There is a suitable restaurant for any occasion dining.

There is a large amount of shops, trendy, luxurious and traditional-that are open until late in the evening. In the season even after midnight. Moreover, there is the old town where you can eat and drink rich and enjoy the beautiful view over the harbour and the sea.

Culture and art are also very highly regarded in Ibiza. For thousands of years people from all cultures feel very much at home in Ibiza. Great artists and craft workers, successful businessmen, chefs, merchants with taste and travellers from around the world have created a haven on Ibiza offering comfort, exclusivity and pleasure.

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THE INTERIOR DESIGNER DAVID ALAYETO

THE ARCHITECT DICK VENNEMAN

ESTUDIO, founded by David Alayeto in 1998, is one of the fastest growing architecture and interior design studio’s in Spain. It is known for refined work and high quality output. Through good use of space and light, David Alayeto bases his design on local cultures and traditions, fabric selection and a special love of art and crafts.

The residences of Cap Blanc Ibiza are built using the most innovative construction methods. They are decorated with attractive architectural details and are fitted with the latest smart home automation systems to give them the ultimate finishing touch.

Each villa has its own unique relationship with its immediate environment resulting in an individual residential experience.

Interior architecture and design, according to David, is far removed from fashion and trends, standing instead for eternity, beauty and tranquility of subtle luxury. He has a team of hard-working, creative people, with the technical and work experience necessary to provide excellent results, offering customers a direct and personal experience.

Let the magic of the surroundings captivate you. Let the architicture inspire you with its mix of straight lines and unique views.

The outdoors becomes the indoors. The indoors the outdoors.

See the painting unfold before your eyes.

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Last Chance

RocksuRe issues final call to pRospective investoRs: last chance to part-own a collection of stunning european apartments Set to close to new investors in Q1 2018, Rocksure’s Capital Portfolio, a collection of six stunning central European apartments, could be the perfect opportunity for those perturbed by Brexit in their pursuit of a dream overseas home. Starting at £56,500 for a Half Unit share to £113,000 for a Full Unit, the Portfolio provides a hassle-free, secure alternative to a traditional international property investment.

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Discussing the unique offering of Rocksure’s Capital Portfolio, CEO David Rogers, explains: “Undoubtedly Brexit has had a severe impact on European property investment from the UK. Regardless of the outcome of the negotiations, Brits will always want to have a slice of their own home in Europe in which to use for vacations, business trips or

simply take a few days to relax and unwind.

The difference with our part-ownership offering and the typical means of purchasing overseas homes through an agent is the handsfree service we provide.

“Purchasing properties overseas on your own can be daunting at the best of times, but also incredibly draining, with owners needing to

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constantly deal with management and upkeep. Ever-changing taxes and legislations, which will only become murkier post-Brexit, can also challenge one’s patience. That’s why we feel our offering with the Capital Portfolio is the best option for those wanting the enjoyment of their own home overseas, without any of the hassle. We handle all of the property management and ensure all related taxes and charges for each apartment are covered, completely freeing up purchaser’s precious free time.”

Recently launching a spectacular apartment in the Dorsoduro district of Venice, the Capital Portfolio provides centrally-located two-bedroom apartments in Europe’s finest cities, including Paris, Barcelona, Prague and Vienna, with a Rome offering soon to be released. The main benefit of Rocksure’s offering is the ability to co-own a share of the bricks and mortar of each luxurious apartment, whilst being able to use them at times of their choosing for a generous period each year.

Shareholders in the Portfolio enjoy annual usage entitlements ranging from an average of seven nights for a Half Unit investment to an average of 14 nights for a Full Unit, with those requiring more usage able to buy additional units in quarter increments.

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Providing extra incentive, investors in the Capital Portfolio can also access stunning properties in New York, San Francisco, Florence and London with their usage entitlement. The usage rights are also user friendly, with shareholders able to carry forward unused days into the next year or gift them to friends and family.

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David added: “We offer more than just the chance to part-own a collection of fabulous apartments across Europe, this is a lifestyle choice. We give our investors the ability to use our cache of properties across the world, meaning if one day they wake up and have the urge to go wine-tasting in Tuscany or a last-minute meeting in New York they know they have access to something far superior to the standard hotel room or Airbnb at the touch of a button.”

The Capital Portfolio has a ten-year lifespan, at the end of which, all of the properties are sold and the proceeds, together with any capital gain, distributed amongst shareholders. This gives purchasers a tangible exit strategy and low risk investment strategy, with capital spread across six different markets.

While there is an obvious opportunity for capital gain over the ten-year enjoyment period, there is a huge immediate benefit in the ultra-low shareholders’ rates for staying in the apartments, which averages a little over €200 per night for the whole two-bedroom apartment. In comparison, a similar sized suite in a super-lux 5* hotel would average over £1,000 per night.

From a usage perspective, Rocksure has constructed sophisticated booking software which guarantees fair allocation of nights and ensures that during busy periods there are no clashes or monopolisation of properties and dates.

To date the Capital Portfolio has attracted over 100 individual investors from across the UK, US and the rest of the world, raising over £9 million. Currently, less than 15 Full Unit shares remain available to purchase, with time running out to take advantage of a well-structured European property investment ahead of an uncertain time out of the EU.

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Chalet Lhotse is a unique chalet located in the heart of the vibrant Val d’Isère that enjoys stunning views of the famous Face de Bellevarde. This special chalet has recently undergone a complete renovation, retaining its traditional features and upgrading its interiors making it an exciting new additional to the property market in Val d’Isere.

The chalet offers huge amounts of space with six en-suite double bedrooms, five of them having a direct access to a terrace or balcony. A large living room with a fire place as well as a spacious dining room, a large kitchen and a bar occupy the upper floor of the chalet.

Featuring traditional wooden walls and high ceilings, the grand spaces throughout this property gives a relaxed yet luxurious atmosphere, perfect for hosting a dinner with friends at the end of an exciting day on the slopes. Facing south, the living room is bathed in sun thanks to large bay windows with the adjoining terrace adding further to the spacious feeling of the property.

The chalet’s spa facilities are incredible. Located on the ground floor is a large indoor swimming pool, complete with a state-of-the-art projector screen descending at the touch of a button. There is also a massage room, sauna steam room, gym and indoor Jacuzzi. An outdoor hot tub accessible via the front bedroom terraces.

The Chalet Lhotse is ideal for families, with two bunk bedrooms and the mezzanine lounge area providing perfect spaces for your children. The chalet is filled with state-of-the-art technology, all of which connects to the chalet’s multi-media entertainment system.

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VAL D’ISÈRE The charming village of Val d’Isère sits nestled within the Espace Killy, one of the Alps most dynamic ski terrains.

Thanks to an extensive lift network, the village is connected with over 300 kilometres of piste and the neighbouring mountain town of Tignes. While Tignes has a robust reputation as a destination for serious skiers, its Val d’Isère, with its cobbled streets, chalet architecture and vibrant après ski culture, that’s regarded as one of the chicest spots in the Alps.

Located at 1,850m in altitude and just 5 km from the border with Italy, Val d’Isère is easily accessible, connected via road and train network to Geneva, Lyon and St Etienne airport.

A regular host of world-class ski championships, including Olympic events, Val d’Isère combines challenging runs with a fantastic range of gentle slopes suited to both beginners and intermediate skiers. Its versatility makes it an all–round favourite; come high-season, its legendary après-ski spots, like La Folie Douce, draw a glamorous international crowd, while top restaurants require booking weeks in advance.

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Yet while in recent years, the array of boutique hotels, five-star restaurants, trendy bars and designer shops has been on the rise, it hasn’t tainted the magic of this intimate alpine town. It’s not hard to see why Val d’Isère’s legion of loyal devotees continues to grow.

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Golden Visa incentiVes 2018 Following the 2008 global property meltdown, to attract much-needed international investment a number of european countries set-up schemes offering residential opportunities and citizenship via investment in real estate called “golden visas”.

Programmes for Spain, Portugal, Malta, Greece and Cyprus have by far been the most popular and prominent of these.

The growth and proliferation of investor visa programmes in recent year’s means there are now greater options to consider for residency and citizenship across Europe.

Here we look at the main incentive programs being offered for 2018:

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overview The Portugal Golden Visa program has proven to be the most popular scheme in Europe.

It offers a real estate investment route to gaining residency and potential citizenship in the country and hence European citizenship.

It was launched by the Portuguese government in 2012 to stimulate investment into Portugal and has since encouraged several billion Euros in real estate investment and over 2,000 family applications each year.

Investment An investment of €500,000 is required in real estate in Portugal. The property, either residential or commercial, can be rented for income. Any number of properties can combine to make up the €500,000 minimum investment. Joint buyers can pool investments into one property. The property can be mortgaged for any investment exceeding the minimum. A lower investment amount of €350,000 is possible for properties to be renovated however investors should be aware of the practicalities of such an investment.

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In one of the most exclusive areas of Belém, this brand new development Unique Belém is located between two palaces: the Palácio de Belém (the official residence of the Portuguese President and former residence of National Royalty) and the Palácio Nacional da Ajuda.

The development will consist of 57 luxury apartments ranging from 1 to 5 bedrooms spread across 6 different buildings, separated by a beautiful communal garden with a swimming pool.

Offering stunning panoramic views over the Tagus river, the Ponte 25 de Abril and the Cristo Rei, these high-end properties have been designed to be filled with natural light, thanks to a clever organisation of space.

They represent the ideal home for those looking for comfort and exclusivity.

Along with many common spaces to enjoy the lusitanian lifestyle, like the garden, the swimming pool and the fitness room, the development will comprise lifts, video surveillance and a concierge to ensure maximum security and comfort. All apartments for sale enjoy fully equipped kitchens, high-quality finishes, balconies or terraces and a parking space. The three and four-bedroom top-floor properties even benefit from a panoramic rooftop terrace and a private pool each.

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overview Cyprus offers two golden visa programmes through real estate investment. One for permanent residency and one for citizenship, both programmes are fast and efficient at granting a residency permit or second passport.

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Citizenship Cyprus offers the quickest, most assured route to European citizenship and a second passport through the Cypriot citizenship by investment programme. An investment of €2.0 million in real estate is required. Cyprus is unique in its offering of citizenship within just 2-3 months of such an investment. The investment can be reduced down after 3 years to just €500,000.

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LIMAssoL, AMATHus

€2,550.00 The new development of Sea Gallery Villas situated within the ancient royal city of Amathus which is within easy reach of Limassol are extraordinary properties blessed with the best of everything nature has to offer.

The development consists of: 4-bedroom luxury villas each with its own design and unique architectural character which blend a distinctively modern approach with a subtle, classic elegance.

The properties are located just 100m away from a blue flag beach and offer breathtaking panoramic sea views of the sparkling blue Mediterranean Sea. Delivery: September 2018.

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Launched in 2013, the Spanish golden visa programme offers a real estate investment route to gaining residency in Spain. The programme in Spain is rather flexible in terms of the family options it offers however it is restrictive when it comes to the route to citizenship. Government fees are low and the process is quick a great solution for those requiring a second passport.

Investment An investment of €500,000 is required in real estate in Spain. The property, either residential or commercial, can be rented for income.

Any number of properties can combine to make up the €500,000 minimum investment.

Joint buyers can pool investments into one property. The property can be mortgaged for any investment exceeding the minimum.

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Ataulf-7 is a stylish new development of just 9 apartments and 2 penthouse suites located in a historic building in Barcelona’s charming Gòtic neighbourhood conveniently situated between the famous Ramblas and Via Laietana.

Spread over 5 floors this redevelopment of comprises of one ground floor property, 8 standard apartments and 2 superb penthouses on the top floor, each with a generous private terrace. The apartments

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range in size from 77 sq m to 116 sq m with the penthouses approximately 116 sq m with a further 64 sq m of terrace.

All properties boast high ceilings with wooden beams, restored historic features and pretty views of the street or quaint Public Square, the building also benefits from a unique lobby and a fabulous communal terrace with views of the city.

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Malta

Malta offers two main options, a Citizenship by Investment Programme and a lower cost Indefinite Residency Programme. Both options are competitively priced.

The Citizenship by Investment Programme (MIIP) is the most affordable investment route to gain EU citizenship whilst the Indefinite Residency Programme (MRVP) is one of the lower cost EU residency programmes available. This makes it a very favourable choice for investors looking to gain freedom of travel throughout the Schengen zone or a second residency in Malta.

Citizenship The total required investment for Maltese citizenship consist of three different areas: • €650,000 contribution into a development fund set up by the government of Malta. Spouses and children are required to contribute an additional €25,000. Unmarried children between 18 and 25 and dependent parents must contribute €50,000 each.

• €350,000 Real Estate purchase or enter a property rental contract for at least €16,000 per annum for five years.

• €150,000 in bonds or shares approved by the Maltese government. This investment must be maintained for five years.

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Built on a stunning peninsula lapped by the sparkling Mediterranean, Tigné Point is an award-winning, mixed-use development that combines homes, businesses, retail and leisure in a tranquil waterfront setting at the mouth of Marsamxett Creek T17 Seafront Apartments is the new 13 storey block situated on the foreshore at Tigne Point.

Set directly on the water and commanding views that range from the Qui-Si-Sana seafront all the way to Valletta, this block will house 35 apartments and three stunning duplex penthouses.

Their prime location, as well as their status as one of the last remaining residential blocks at Tigné Point, combine to assure their market appeal and long term investment value.

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overview The golden visa programme in Greece offers an affordable real estate investment route to permanent residency in Europe. Following the launch of several European investment visa programmes, it was introduced by the Greek government in 2013 to encourage investment into Greece.

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Investment An investment of €250,000 is required in real estate in Greece making the Greek programme the lowest investment level of any real estate residency visa scheme in Europe.

The property, which can be located anywhere on the Greek mainland or the islands, can be either residential or commercial. Any number of properties can combine to make up the €250,000 minimum investment. Joint buyers can combine investments into one property.

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ApHroDITE sEAFroNT I & II - CHANIA

From €280,000

West of Crete in the region of Chania, only 15 minutes from the city of Chania, the internationally awarded project “Aphrodite Seafront I & II ” is set on a sea front location with the beach at its doorstep. This exclusive development, conveniently situated in the prestigious area of Pirgos Psilonerou on the beach, boasts magnificent views of the Mediterranean Sea and the picturesque mountains. Aphrodite offers a choice of luxury 1-2-3 bedroom apartments, penthouses with roof gardens, 3 bedroom maisonettes and villas enhanced by a large themed communal pool. The exquisite landscaping of the gardens is crowned with a unique feature – a gentle stream running through the entire project.

Various amenities, including a pharmacy and a bus stop are a short walk from the project.

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