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If You’re Going to Dream… DREAM BIG!!!

aleem — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:43:12 +0000

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Who ever said living in luxury had to be expensive!?! Well who ever they were, they were right! It will set you back about $28.5 Million… The Glass Pavilion was put on the market by Sotheby’s International Realty, and is definitely a home that’s one goal is to make your jaw drop! From the breathless expanses of glass, to “floating-like” rooms, and the stunning outdoor spaces that feel as if you haven’t even stepped outside, all work to make this one of the most spectacular “show homes” on the market in the U.S. I don’t think i’ll be writing a check for this home anytime soon, but I sure will be dreaming about it for many years to come!

“The Glass Pavilion is a redefining structure within modernism. It is a benchmark building that sets the bar as to what modernism is and can be. Set within a 3.5+/- acre estate of oak groves in Montecito, this home is impressive beyond words. The five bedrooms, five and a half bath home is 14,000+/- square feet. The glass pavilion includes a large kitchen with wine room holding several thousand bottles, grand hallway, and art gallery. The art gallery currently displays a vintage car collection. The space is so generous that it is capable of holding up to 32 cars within its walnut lined walls. This is a world home with possibly no equal. The combination of architectural groundbreaking style and extreme detail in finish quality make it a home without compare. It is the pinnacle of architecture for this generation and will define the era in which it was built.”

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If You’re Going to Dream… DREAM FAR!!!

aleem — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:16:15 +0000

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With summer beneath our feet, i’m sure most of you are itching to travel somewhere!? I have the itch myself, and in result have done some ‘online’ shopping for a quaint Pied-à-terre! Whether I can make it happen or not is beyond the point, so lets focus on setting a goal first… Here it is:

Villa Wickie, located in Gustavia, St. Barthélemy- offered by Sotheby’s. It boasts 6 bedrooms & 6 baths, almost 12,000 sq. ft. of living space, unobstructed views and state of the art luxury! Each room is designed with a clean palette of CRISP white and a chosen accent such as aquas, tangerine, and punches of red! Though a completely effortless looking and serene interior, i’m sure you’ll be spending most of your time in the most valuable part of this piece of real estate- the outdoors! OH YES- and it’ll only set you back a cool $24,000,000…no sweat!

“…Villa Wickie is one of the finest properties ever built in St Barth. This glorious six bedroom property is set atop the cliffside of Gustavia with unsurpassed ocean and sunset views. The location, while convenient to the heart of Gustavia, offers complete serenity. Designed by one of the top architects on island, no detail was missed in the creation of this jewel. From the oversized terraces and sprawling infinity pool to the amazing mozaics the property is a delight to the senses.”

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If You’re Going to Dream… DREAM BIG!!!

aleem — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:45:30 +0000

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You may call it torture- I call it pleasure! One of my favorite pass-times is “perusing” prestigious and upscale real estate websites such as Sotheby’s and Hilton & Hyland. I use these as not only outlets to ‘Dream Big,’ but as well to draw inspiration. Unfortunately, money talks and in result allows us to develop concepts, designs, and homes beyond our imagination. Even if not always attainable, there just may be a way to utilize one of those ideas, concepts, or designs and re-develop it in a way more suitable to your space, and probably your wallet! One home which I came across which strongly spoke to me with it’s use of framing the most beautiful piece of this sale- the view! The integration of the home onto the site through the use of low lines, open and seamless spaces, utilizing water to expand sight-lines, and lighting to its advantage both during day & night create an atmosphere suitable for any multi-millionaire or dreamer!

“…An extraordinary offering. This property is a masterpiece, an unparalleled statement of vision and design. Located above the Sunset Strip in the prestigious “Bird” streets, the views are sensational. Walls of glass in every room open to patios and balconies throughout and out to sensational views from Downtown to the Ocean. Built to satisfy the senses, with the finest of today’s technology and materials. Open spaces, high ceilings – the ideal floor plan for entertaining.”

Now that I have your attention, let’s get down to the details:

1525 Blue Jay Way, LA- Sunset Strip: California 90069

Status: Active

Type: Single-Family Residence

Bedrooms: 4

Baths: 5.5

Master Closet Size: Outrageous!

Living Area: 6,200 Square Footage

Lot Size: 24,780

So what’s the damage? Only $12,950… and in this economy, that’s a steal!

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If you dream…DREAM BIG!

aleem — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:48:40 +0000

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Just Listed… FOR SALE!!!

Listed with Sotheby’s International Realty, this “Elegant Architectural Masterpiece” situated on 2.5 acres of land, located in Santa Barbara, California, could be yours for ONLY $28,500,000! Who said you couldn’t have it ALL? A few of the amenities you’ll get to enjoy after your purchase of this single-family home are mountain views for romantic evenings, solar heated in-ground pool for casual dips, 2,000 bottle wine cellar for your international wine collection, inner courtyard for afternoon tea, and a massage room for when you are too stressed from keeping count of all your money in banks spread across the world.

“Stunning knoll top property on approximately 2.5 acres with panoramic views. Main house includes drawing room, formal dining room, media/family room, two guest bedroom suites, master suite with en-suite den/library, lounge with fireplace, and elaborate closets with his and her baths. An ingenious gourmet ‘cooks’ kitchen of apprx. 500 sq ft includes walk-in china cabinets, pantry, large central island, extensive countertops, informal dining area and adjoining 2000 bottle Wine Cellar with case storage. The main house sits on a promontory at the rear of the property. The grand central Galleria opens onto an inner courtyard featuring lushly planted gardens, a 38’ x 16’ solar heated pool and a one bedroom Pool House including a great room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace, massage room and a kitchenette. The four car garage with room for storage and designed to serve as a catering facility for large functions. Above the garage is a two room, two bath apartment with huge view terraces.”

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