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Posted on May 29, 2018 by Erik Weinbrecht

From a timeless Port Royal estate in Florida to a striking contemporary home in Belgium, this edition of Significant Sales also showcases homes from the United States and the Cayman Islands.

See the entire issue of Significant Sales here

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Erik Weinbrecht

From the October 2017 edition of Art & Home, Iyna Bort Caruso shows us that mid-century modern architecture isn’t just having its moment. It’s having an extended renaissance.

“It’s as if the mechanism that refreshes cultural trends every few years has developed a glitch,” wrote The New York Times.

The modernist style began in the late 1930s and took hold after World War II as new materials and building techniques became available that allowed architects to break with the past. Decades on, mid-century modern continues to feel fresh. And not just because TV’s “Mad Men” glamorized the style. It’s because the clean lines, open floor plans and expansive windows that characterize the style emphasize the “modern” rather than the “mid-century.”

Price Upon Request | San Rafael, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty 

Carib Daniel Martin, an architect and self-described “modernist at heart,” renovated the mid-century modern house in the Washington, DC, suburb of Kensington, Maryland, that serves as both his home and office.

He says he’s attracted to the simplicity, the airiness and the way mid-century modern homes “nicely straddle two worlds. They have a modernist feel but are still connected to the more traditional idea of what a home is, which is why people feel comfortable in them.”

$1,900,000 USD | Amagansett, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Hampton Brokerage

Martin and his architect-wife, Gabriela Leniz, have worked on many renovation and expansion projects of mid-century modern homes. He says clients tend to be evenly split between those attracted by style alone and those who appreciate its historical context.

On the other side of the country, influential mid-century modern architects and builders left legacies in California, particularly in Palm Springs and the San Francisco Bay Area. Michael Dreyfus of Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty in Palo Alto, California, says, “We are fortunate to have an inventory of homes built in the 1950s by developer Joseph Eichler, the pioneer who brought mid-century modern to the masses.” Buyers like the efficiency. “The homes were able to deliver so much in less space. You can get three and four bedrooms in a very small footprint,” he says.

$5,950,000 USD | New Canaan, Connecticut | William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty 

More recently, Dreyfus has noticed the trend of mid-century modern elements being incorporated into new construction. “There’s something about the style that’s captured people’s imaginations today,” Dreyfus says. “Younger buyers in Silicon Valley are more design-oriented, and mid-century modern really plays into the social fabric.”

$5,450,00 USD | Denver, Colorado | LIV Sotheby’s International Realty 

The love affair with mid-century modern is inescapable. Architectural walking tours sell out, museum exhibits trumpet its culture-shaping impact and events like Modernism Week, an 11-day festival in Palm Springs, routinely draws tens of thousands of devotees to the land of William Krisel, Richard Neutra and Donald Wexler. “Mad Men” may have inspired an obsession, but the resurgence of midcentury modern continues on, powered of its own accord.

From glass houses to homes with captivating recording studios and music rooms, experience amenities and lifestyles in previous editions of Art & Home

This article was provided by Iyna Bort Caruso exclusively for Sotheby’s International Realty®

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Erik Weinbrecht

One of Hollywood’s legendary actresses and star of countless, classic films from the Golden Age of cinema, Katherine Hepburn’s name is a household one. A native “Connecticocian,” Hepburn had this bright, inviting waterfront estate built on Long Island Sound in 1939 and called it, “Paradise.”

If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.
-Katharine Hepburn

Made available once again earlier this year for $11,800,000 with William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, the Fenwick estate was seamlessly renovated in 2005, creating light-filled rooms while preserving the historical integrity of all 8,400 square-feet of living space over three floors.

Set on one-and-one-half acres overlooking the sound, this home features 220 feet of frontage with its own private dock. Inside, this one-of-a-kind home features a gourmet kitchen, restored fireplaces, coffered ceilings, six bedroom suites and a screened-in blue stone porch – perfect for dining al fresco.

Outside more than three additional acres were designated by Hepburn to remain open and untouched; this conservation parcel is owned and maintained by Lynde Point Land Trust, forever assuring privacy and unobstructed views.

Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, Howard Hughes landed his seaplane directly in front of the home, and today, the same opportunity awaits.

Learn more about Katharine Hepburn’s “Paradise” in Connecticut

From a private island retreat in Connecticut to a remarkable Georgian villa in Gibraltar, this month’s collection of exceptional properties for sale features homes from some of the world’s finest locales.

$78,000,000 USD | Branford, Connecticut | Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage

Set within a tranquil and protected stretch of Connecticut coastline, the Thimble Islands Portfolio is the rarest and most remarkable assemblage of private islands available for purchase on the Eastern Seaboard. Acquired and completely restored, updated and expanded over 20 years’ time by the current owners, the offering includes eight private islands with eight separate residences, multiple guest houses, amenities and outbuildings.

Price Upon Request | Tuscany, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty

A grand estate of over 1,000 hectares in the hills of the provinces of Siena and Grosseto, this homestead lies on three hills of pristine vegetation including, vineyards, cork trees, olive groves and meadows that follow the Oasis Natural Basso Merse. Bordering the estate are the Terme di Petriolo –  about 600 hectares are part of a famous reserve and within the estate are nine farms, all of medieval origin. Most have been completely renovated for tourist accommodation, business, hunting and recently for the exclusivity of Tuscany‘s vineyard culture.

159,000,000 د.إ AED | Dubai | Gulf Sotheby’s International Realty

This home offers unique, contemporary design fused with traditional architraves and the uninterrupted views of the Emirates golf course and the Dubai Marina skyline. Features include a two-mirror image full height aquarium in the living area, bespoke study, temperature and humidity-controlled wine cellar, private elevator and a fully functional basement with eight designated parking zones and car wash area.

$38,000,000 USD | Lyford Cay, Bahamas | Lyford Cay Sotheby’s International Realty

Dubbed Lucaya, this property is located on Edgewater Drive in the exclusive gated community of Lyford Cay, a spectacular family home with 530 feet of beach on nearly four acres in a private enclosed setting. The main house has four bedrooms, six-and-a-half bathrooms plus two staff bedrooms and baths, dining room, study/library, office, kitchen with butler’s pantry and spacious drawing room with covered patio overlooking the ocean.

20000000 GIP | Gibraltar | Kristina Szekely Sotheby’s International Realty

A spectacular Georgian-style house recently constructed within a gated community, this home is situated on one of the best elevated positions on Gibraltar, offering uninterrupted views to the Spanish Coastline, Africa and the surrounding straight. Built on three levels this majestic home is accessed through an elegant drive bordered with automatic gates. The main villa enjoys an impressive entrance hall, seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, main reception room with seating corner, bar, fireplace and billiard area, formal dining room with fireplace, state-of-the art bespoke kitchen, laundry room, elegant gallery and guest cloakroom among its offerings.

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Beginning with a European-Style stone mansion in New York to a soaring townhouse in Hong Kong, this month’s collection of exceptional properties for sale features homes in some of the world’s most sought after destinations.

$75,000,000 USD | Pound Ridge, New York | Renwick Sotheby’s International Realty

New York – This stately European-style stone manor rests on more than 262 sylvan acres stretching across the New York and Connecticut border with stunning views over formal gardens and a picturesque lake. Originally built in the 1920′s, the 20,000 plus square-foot residence is an exquisite showplace for grand-scale entertaining adorned with imported antique marble, limestone, onyx, mosaic tile and stained glass. Fireplaces serve as focal points in the elegantly paneled formal living and dining rooms, cloak room, library, conservatory and breakfast room. An indoor pool with Italian mosaics complements the grounds.

$52,000,000 USD | Wielkopolska, Poland | Poland Sotheby’s International Realty

Poland – Boasting over 279 hectares, this extraordinary estate is located in the heart of a national park overlooking Warta River. It is situated 25 kilometers from Poznan, which is connected via highway with Berlin and Warsaw, approximately 300 kilometers from each of these cities. The main building has an oversized area of 3.246 square meters with four floors. There are nine beautifully furnished suites with private bathrooms located on the first and second floors. The ground floor features a huge ballroom with a hand painted ceiling and crystal chandeliers, a library and cigar lounge, a dining room with mahogany panelling, owners’ kitchen equipped with Clive Christian furniture, a study and the main lobby with white marble floor and an indoor swimming pool.

Price Upon Request | Provence-Alpes-Cote D’Azur, France | Cote d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty

France – This magnificent ‘Belle Epoque’ mansion built in 1901 has been completely renovated throughout with only the finest materials. Over four floors, this majestic building towers the skyline and enjoys panoramic sea views. Sitting in a landscaped garden of 1200square-meters with large family sized swimming pool and terraces, this property offers six-bedrooms, all en suite and with dressing rooms, two living rooms, an office and a beautiful oval dining room. The home also features a wine cellar, a home cinema room and a hamman – sauna.

$19,500,000 USD | Orem, Utah | Summit Sotheby’s International Realty

Utah – It began as one family’s dream to create a place where memories could be made to last a lifetime. It became a one-of-a-kind residence and recreational facility on twenty acres that includes not just a 20,000 square foot luxury home called “The Barn,” but an engineered pond with trophy-sized fish, a boat house and pool, a garage and hotel-style guest house, a motocross course with a state-of-the-art motorcycle maintenance shop, a large outdoor gathering area in the pines surrounding a huge fire pit, a storybook tree house, a “little red schoolhouse” and much more. Large mature trees, including the largest private grove of Sequoia trees in the state of Utah give the property incredible privacy and seclusion.

$180,000,000 HKD | Hong Kong | Hong Kong Sotheby’s International Realty

Hong Kong – One of the five exclusive townhouses in a secured compound, this detached home enjoys the serenity of the Peak and the Southside marina view. The spacious living and dining room, fourth bedroom and study are featured on the lower level. Floor-to-ceiling windows across the living and dining room bring the terrace and pool inside and provide a bright, light-filled environment for family entertaining. Travel via the elegant staircase to the three ensuite bedrooms upstairs. The master bathroom features a Jacuzzi, separate standing shower and double basins in marble top. Marble floorings accent the living and dining rooms while wood floors give warmth to the bedrooms. Enjoy alfresco dining, barbeque or sun bathing on the large rooftop terrace.

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