From an inviting modern home in London, England to a Caribbean masterwork by renowned architect Marco Aldaco in Turks and Caicos, this month’s collection of exceptional propertiesfor sale feature homes from some of the world’s finest locales.
Classic and charming neo-Georgian architecture meets the finest modern interior design set on one of the most exclusive roads within one of the most exclusive postcodes in London. This beautiful home set over five floors of luxurious and generously proportioned accommodation enjoys a south-facing front that leads to a reception room and dining area following on to a contemporary kitchen with integrated state-of-the-art appliances looking out onto the beautifully landscaped gardens.
One of only three townhouses remaining on Central Park West, this thoroughly restored Queen Anne mansion affords luxurious modern living while paying homage to its distinguished past. The eye-catching façade is distinguished by an ornamental gate and restored museum-quality sandstone carvings. The grandeur of late-19th-century Manhattan fills the versatile interior, which has been updated with an open, airy ambience and 21st-century technologies and amenities.
Kai Moena, “House of the Resting Sea,” is a captivating oceanfront estate that reflects the skillful merging of modern architecture and luxury design. Inspired by Hawaii’s culture and climate, this expansive property totals almost 60,000 square-feet of land with over 250 linear feet of pristine white sand once owned by the storied Rothschild family.
Providenciales, Turks And Caicos | Nina Siegenthaler, Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty
Bajacu is a Caribbean masterwork, designed by renowned, Architectural Digest Top 100 Architect, Marco Aldaco who is known for his technical mastery of scale, color, and materials. Bajacu (“rising sun” in the language of Caribbean natives) sits proudly above the beautiful island of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. The ultra-private six-bedroom estate is situated on one of the island’s highest points, on an over eight-acre south shore site, with breathtaking views of the Caicos Banks.
From captivating waterfront retreats and soaring metropolitan penthouses, to vast, sprawling ranches and everything in between, many remarkable properties were featured in Volume I of Significant Sales. Here are five of the top homes from Significant Sales – Best of Volume I.
Price Undisclosed | Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty | Texas, USA
The largest sale in the history of the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand, The W.T. Waggoner Ranch is one of the largest and most famous ranches in the United States and was established in 1849. Never before o ered for sale in 165 years of ownership prior to this sale, the sprawling Ranch estate includes more than 535,000-contiguous acres spread over six North Texas counties, incorporating two main compounds, many homes and signi cant infra- structure, including a 65,000-square-foot Ranch o ce headquarters in nearby Vernon, Texas.
$45,000,000 USD | HÔM Sotheby’s International Realty | California, USA
Twin Points is an over two-acre landmark oceanfront estate on the coast of Southern California. Majestically situated, its 1,400 lineal feet of waterfront include two massive landforms projecting into the ocean. Together, these “twin points” shelter the private cove that lies between. Atop the rock, magnificent gardens and lawns transform the site into a paradise. Behind its gates, improvements include a motor court, a Polynesian-themed main residence, and a guest house. A pool and terraces await repose. Meticulously kept, these elements complement the setting and subtly bring order to an environment directed to the out of doors. A private white sand cove further distinguishes the uniqueness of this estate and adjoins a man-made lagoon.
$35,000,000 USD | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage | New York, USA
This stunning high oor apartment at 101 Central Park West between 70th and 71st Streets was impeccably renovated by Shelton, Mindel & Associates, featured in Architectural Digest and o ers the rare combination of contemporary living in a venerable pre-war co-op. Approximately 7,000 square-feet with more than ve bedrooms and boasting a vast expanse of 100 linear feet directly on the Park. The en lade of entertaining rooms includes a dramatic living room with wood burning replace, a wonderful dining room and a sun- ooded corner library with lovely views to the Midtown skyline.
$35,000,000 USD | Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty | Bahamas
Located in the exclusive community of Lyford Cay this spectacular family home is on a fabulous beach in the most private and secure of settings. Los Pastores has a total of 12 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, ve dressing rooms, dining room, games room, TV room, study/library, family kitchen and commercial kitchen, a large wood paneled Plantation drawing room and elevator all on nearly three acres of private tropical landscaped grounds. Complete with spacious verandas and a beachfront Tiki bar with sundeck overlooking the sea and the over ow swimming pool, experience spectacular sunsets, morning swims or a jog on the beach all at your ngertips in a beautiful setting. Amenities include a gym, grass tennis court, sta accommodation, three-car garage and stand-by generator.
Oliver’s Cove is perfectly positioned with nearly 800 feet of beach frontage on over six acres, including 357 feet of frontage for future expansion. Oliver’s Cove is the premier estate amongst only 12 private homes on this private island paradise. The Main House, with four bedrooms, ve-and-a-half bathrooms and 9,153-square-feet under roof boasts an in nity-edge pool set directly in the sand. The ultra-high quality interior is functional, elegant and exquisitely crafted, featuring approximately 20,000-square-feet of hand-troweled Venetian plaster walls and ceilings with aged, exposed wooden beams and hickory wood ooring throughout.
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Number 10 – New York
$75,000,000 USD | Wainscott, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Hampton Brokerage
Built in 2000 and published in Architectural Digest, the house was designed by architect Francis Fleetwood with interior architecture by Brian O’Keefe and interior design by Marjorie Shushan. Built with steel frame construction, the house features a double-height entry hall, 200-year-old antique flooring and wide water views from almost every room. The property features five principal bedroom suites plus three additional bedrooms in a self-contained guest wing.
Number 9 – Switzerland
Price Upon Request | Geneva, Switzerland | Cardis Immobilier Sotheby’s International Realty
The unique property is remarkable for its absolute tranquility, unobstructed view of the Alps and the peak of Mont Blanc, and an exceptional impression of spaciousness. The eight-hectare plot includes a number of leisure areas such as a private nine-hole golf course, a pool with pool house, a tennis court, a bowling court, a playground area in the woods with chalet, a vegetable patch and access to large wooded areas.
Number 8 – Florida
$95,000,000 USD | Key Largo, Florida | Russell Post Sotheby’s International Realty
Pumpkin Key is an extraordinary private island totaling 26 acres in the tropics of Card Sound Bay located in the Florida Keys. Just 10 minutes by helicopter to Miami’s famous South Beach, the island currently features one main home with three bedrooms, two caretaker’s cottages, and a dock master’s apartment.
Number 7 – California
$125,000,000 USD | Montecito, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito – Coast Village Road Brokerage
The magnificent Rancho San Carlos is an approximately 237-acre estate property that, for nearly 100 years, has been under the ownership of one family. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a unique property of unprecedented grand scale, exceptional architecture, and prestigious historical significance. The sprawling hilltop Monterey Colonial manor was designed by noted architect Reginald Johnson in 1931.
Number 6 – New Jersey
$48,880,000 USD | Alpine, New Jersey | Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty
This gated estate is approximately 30,000 square-feet built of solid granite and steel infrastructure, with 12 bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, indoor basketball court, movie theatre, 4000 bottle wine cellar, fitness center, three exquisite bars for entertaining, elevator, extraordinary details and ultimate privacy.
$50,000,000 USD | New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage
This home is a five-story red brick and limestone mansion that stands as a superb example of Neo Georgian revival architecture in America. Prominently positioned on the very lovely and quiet, tree-lined block of 69th Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue, the residence has the good fortune of being situated amidst a number of architecturally noteworthy neighboring houses. Erected in 1881 by Charles Buek & Co. and then purchased in 1900 by Alice Gwynne Vanderbilt, the house was redesigned in 1929 for Edwin C. Jameson, a prominent insurance executive, and then finally acquired by the English-Speaking Union in 1956.
Number 4 – Cayman Islands
$39,950,000 USD | Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands | Cayman Islands Sotheby’s International Realty
Without doubt Castillo Caribe is one of the finest beachfront estate homes in the world offering every luxury for modern day life with all the lifestyle options one would expect from the Cayman Islands and the Caribbean. Although the Cayman Islands enjoy year-round sunshine and a temperate climate, this benefit is eclipsed in most people’s eyes by the Islands’ offshore status. The Cayman Islands are well known as a financial center on the world’s stage and provide the highest quality of lifestyle available in a tax neutral environment, making it very appealing to people of high net worth to seek residency here.
Number 3 – France
Price Upon Request | Cannes, France | Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty
Belonging to a collection of exclusive and legendary properties on the French Riviera, the ‘Castle of la Croix des Gardes’ is at once the largest estate in the area, and unequivocally the most outstanding.’La Croix des Gardes’ is positioned just a few minutes from the port of Cannes and the ‘Palais des Festivals’, and proudly stands overlooking the historic region that resonates with the glorious 19th century heritage of the French Riviera.
Turtle Tail Estate is a dynamic, spectacular compound to completely fall in love with and is without peer on Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. The newly completed estate combines the personalization of a custom home with the amenities of an ultra-luxury resort, elevated on a magnificent private over four-acre peninsula all its own.
Number 1 – New York
$70,000,000 USD | New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage
This spectacular 14-room duplex apartment is situated high atop the prestigious Pierre Hotel on Fifth Avenue. Featuring a meticulous triple mint renovation and boasting extraordinary 360 degree views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline, this elegant trophy residence is absolute perfection.
From an elegant, light-filled home in California to a tranquil escape on the Gulf of Mexico in Florida, this issue of Significant Sales also showcases homes from throughout the United States, Turks & Caicos, Belgium, Malta and Italy.
$19,750,000 USD | California, USA | Dreyfus Sotheby’s International Realty
On one of the area’s most desirable streets in the premier enclave of West Atherton, this magni cent estate combines uncommon elegance with a delightful, family-oriented charm. Comprising three levels, the over 13,000-square-foot main home features six large bedroom suites, including a multi-chamber master bedroom. A dramatic, two-story foyer, oak-lined library, executive o ce, formal dining room with butler’s pantry, powder rooms, and spacious terraces that o er striking entertaining spaces, while an expansive eat-in kitchen, family room, mudroom, attached garage, full laundry room on each level, and separate detached garage are artfully designed for family living.
$16,500,000 USD | Florida, USA | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty
This spectacular, newly constructed waterfront estate is located in the prestigious guard-gated community of Gables Estates and sits on an oversized lot on a cul-de-sac. Designed by renowned architect Ralph Portuondo, it features impact windows, soaring ceilings, state-of-the-art appliances, theatre, impressive master bed with luxurious appointments, Lutron home automation and a resort-like backyard outfitted to perfection, ideal for entertaining. Enjoy beautiful views of the water and spectacular courtyards and grounds from every part of this magnificent estate.
$14,546,542 USD | Texas, USA | Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Just 35 minutes south of downtown Dallas, Hi-View Ranch encompasses nearly 3,000 exciting acres south of Midlothian, Texas. A noted landmark property for decades, the Hi-View Ranch has hosted upscale events such as the Dallas Cattle Barons Ball. The ranch has several homes fit for families and guests as well as a number of classic older barns. Enjoy endless activities with an 18-acre fishing lake, excellent deer, hog and dove hunting, horse riding, skeet shooting, tennis and more. The topography is diverse with trees, native pastures and spring-fed creeks. From the moment one enters the gates at Hi-View Ranch, the everyday stresses of city-life melt away.
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€ 9,627,102 | Belgium | Brussels Sotheby’s International Realty
The villa, built in 1961 by architect Keuter was completely refurbished in 2011. It has a living area of approximated 850-square-meters, composed of a main living room with fireplace, a central living room and dining room, all with access to a beautiful terrace and a south-facing garden. The kitchen area includes a furnished office, a kitchen, equipped with the best materials and a dining room.
Oliver’s Cove is perfectly positioned with nearly 800 feet of beach frontage on over six acres, including 357 feet of frontage for future expansion. Oliver’s Cove is the premier estate amongst only 12 private homes on this private island paradise. The Main House, with four bedrooms, five- and-a-half bathrooms and 9,153-square-feet under roof boasts an infinity-edge pool set directly in the sand. The ultra-high quality interior is functional, elegant and exquisitely crafted, featuring approximately 20,000-square-feet of hand-troweled Venetian plaster walls and ceilings with aged, exposed wooden beams and hickory wood flooring throughout.
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Beginning with a sprawling ranch estate in Italy to a private island in Turks & Caicos, this month’s collection of exceptional properties for sale features homes in some of the world’s most sought after destinations.
Price Upon Request | Grosseto, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty
“Le Guardiole” covers 160 hectares of land comprised of agricultural, olive trees, vineyards and natural forest. The residential buildings are divided into two blocks and boast over one dozen bedrooms and bathrooms, meeting rooms, a cinema and a wellness center complete with Turkish bath, experience showers and massage and relaxation areas.
$18,900,000 USD | Coral Gables, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty
Located within the Gables Estates waterfront community, this Mediterranean compound is a rare fusion of privacy and grandeur. The resort-style home conveys classic elegance throughout 12,098 square feet of interior luxury living space on a 70,461 square foot lot landscaped to accentuate South Florida’s tropical environment.
This historic villa blends the elegance of its heritage with modern amenities. Parquet floors, decorative plaster molding, ornate garden sculptures and Swarovski candelabras co-exist with a private cinema, sauna, climbing room and bar in this exquisite and enduring home.
Originally built in 1939, the current owner significantly updated this Georgian-style home in 1999 with room additions, fresh interiors and upgraded systems. Designed for entertaining on a grand scale, this home features an inviting foyer, beautifully appointed formal living and dining rooms, wine cellar, private movie theater, extensive butler’s pantry, breakfast room and gourmet kitchen.
$48,000,000 USD | Water Cay, Turks & Caicos | Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty
Long admired and coveted by residents, tourists, investors and developers for its beauty and ease of access, 435 acres of prime uninterrupted beach frontage on the prized Water Cay are now available for sale. Individuals or developers have the unprecedented opportunity to secure the Turks & Caicos’ finest opportunity in the archipelago. Water Cay is just a five-minute boat ride from Leeward Channel Marina, which is a 15-minute car ride from Provo International Airport.
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