duPont REGISTRY Homes Blog

Aspen Tuscan Estate

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:15:00 -0500

Lately our featured homes here on the duPont Registry Homes Blog have been island locations or ocean view based. Today we're going to shift out west with this beautiful estate in Aspen, Colorado. This unique location is a short six minute drive from downtown Aspen. This $25,500,000 million dollar, 15,000 square foot, home has only one level, but don't let this fool you, it's quite spacious. It has 7 bedrooms, 7 full baths, and 2 half baths and even comes with spacious family rooms. It's pretty spectacular on the entertainment side of things with its home theater, library, and exercise room. If cooking is your passion you'll love the industrial, gourmet, commercial grade, kitchen. Aspen may best be known for its first class ski resort but this is also a beautiful summer destination. From the backyard owners have breathtaking views of the Owl Creek Valley. To add a little tranquility to this exquisite location a 30 by 70 foot pond with a 15 foot waterfall has seamlessly been incorporated into the backyard. The interior is just as spectacular as the views with its 18th century Tuscan design. Take one look at these vivid photographs of panoramic mountain views as well as the exquisite interior design and this will not be a property that you'll soon forget. To learn more about this Aspen residence visit http://dupontregistry.com/homes/Search/Details.aspx?itemid=1579538 or call Skip Gozzo at (561)308-4367.

Mansions At Acqualina PH47

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:01:00 -0500

This mansion may not be built yet, but for $55,000,000 you can call it your own. When this exquisite property is finished in 2015 it will be an exclusive two story penthouse in Sunny Isles Beach Florida. It will come with a fully furnished kitchen and laundry room, equipped with all the appliances. Because this penthouse will be located in the prestigious Mansions at Acqualina tower residents will have access to community, saunas, pools, club houses, exercise areas, and a private beach. For added convenience residents will have their own two car garage as well as three or more extra spaces for guests. Of course this penthouse comes equipped with security features, but it definitely doesn't take away from the interior's sleek design. The entire penthouse will come fully furnished by Fendi Casa so you know there won’t be any shortage of extravagance. This 15,000 square foot masterpiece will have 6 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms. With all that space it only makes sense to have an indoor/outdoor theater, and over 5000 square feet of terrace area. If you're looking to make a grand entrance light up one of your two personal fireplaces and take a stroll down the centrally located grand stair case. Don't feel like using the community pool? Not a problem, this penthouse will have its own indoor pool located in the grand salon. This penthouse really is the epitome of luxury. Everything down to its south beach location is fantastic. This listing is featured on http://penthouselife.com, to request more info simply visit their site.

Golden Oak

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:21:00 -0500

The name Disney brings images of happiness, sunny days, and childhood memories. Their slogan, "The happiest place on earth" has been proven true in the lives of every lucky family who visits this resort and theme park. Another phrase associated with Disney is, "where dreams come true". This phrase has come to life with their new residential community Golden Oak. Located in Golden Oak Florida residents travel down the aptly named Dream Tree Boulevard to gain access to this fantasy land. It definitely adheres to the Disney standard in that this neighborhood appeals to only your wildest dreams. Its sheer beauty and elegance make it seem almost like a visit to Disney World itself, but a lucky few actually get to call it their home. This spectacular city houses four neighborhoods. The first is the Marceline neighborhood. It's houses average 4-5 bedrooms with 4 1/2 to 5 baths. Each house is located on a one-quarter acre space and takes up around 3,000 to 5,000 square feet. The second is the Carolwood neighborhood. These houses are around 6,500 to 12,000 square feet and sit on land up to three quarters of an acre. They average 5 bedrooms 5 baths with a few six bedroom houses mixed in. The third is the Silverbrook neighborhood. These houses are mostly 5 bedroom 5 bath and about 5,000 to 7,000 square feet. Each home site is approximately one half acre. The last is the Kimball neighborhood with houses ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 square feet. Each house has an average of 4 bedrooms with 4 1/2 baths. A full description of each house in all four neighborhoods would be nearly impossible. Each house is equally as unique and beautiful as the next. Depending on the neighborhood and specific house most come with pools and back yard space. Some of the larger models have wine rooms, game rooms, guest wings, and of course spa style pools. Golden Oaks is a residential community that also functions as a resort. They use a concierge fee based approach to assist their residents and visitors alike. There are many unique benefits and services provided to residents and guests. Just to mention a few; Disney parks and special events tickets, private VIP tours, in-home dinners and parties, Disney-inspired holiday décor, private transportation to destinations within the Walt Disney World® Resort, dining reservations, spa reservations, golf tee-times, and home maintenance as well as move-in services. All residents and guests also have access to the Summerhouse. This amenity only partially open yet it is already being enjoyed by the Golden Oak community. The Summerhouse provides guests and residents with state-of-the-art fitness facilities and locker rooms, a private training area and workout studio, a courtyard, function lawn, outdoor fire pit, heated outdoor pool, and family room game area. This is an extremely kid friendly neighborhood however it's easy to see the developers ensured adults would enjoy this paradise as well. These houses are truly elegant while the location is also impeccable. Residents get the unique opportunity to live their life in Walt Disney's own vision of the perfect neighborhood. For more information on this exclusive housing development contact Golden Oak Realty at (407) 939-5577 or visit their website at disneygoldenoak.com.

Copper Beech Farm

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:49:00 -0500

According to Forbes, the second most expensive home in the US is located in Dallas Texas and has a price tag of $135 million. How much would it take then to rank as the most expensive home in the US? The answer is an asking price of $190 million. This impressive home goes by the name, Copper Beech Farm, and is located in the prestigious Greenwich Connecticut. This town is no stranger to million dollar homes, but this one takes the cake. However, the asking price comes with good reason. This house sits on an impressive 50 acres with the house itself claiming 13,519 square feet. If you're looking for a place to bring the entire family or a place to entertain all your friends, this mansion is for you. The inside is filled with a remarkable twelve bedrooms, seven baths, and two half baths. If you enjoy sunbathing and refreshing afternoon dip then you'll love the two heptagonal pools that connect to give the homeowner a luxurious seventy five feet of swimming space. Once you’re tired of swimming you can relax in the spa or pool house. If islands are more your thing then feel free to take full advantage of the two offshore islands that are a quick boat ride away. Also located on the 50 acres is your very own apple orchard as well as vibrant formal gardens. A quick walk across the garden and you'll reach the tennis court. Also located on the property are a carriage house, clock tower, and practical six car garage. Take a step inside this mansion and you'll be greeted by a three story wood paneled foyer. For added luxury this mansion comes with its own wine cellar and wood paneled library. The interior design is described as French Renaissance, fitting for its 1896 birthdate. As if the sheer grandeur of this house wasn't enough it is located a mere 45 minutes from New York City, making day trips into the city a breeze. The front yard of this mansion consists of formal gardens and an apple orchard, the back yard boasts a 75 foot swimming pool, private beach, ocean view, and easily accessible islands. No matter which way you look at it, this property has it all. To request more information or see the full listing of this extraordinary mansion, visit http://www.christiesrealestate.com.

The Casa Castello

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:29:00 -0500

If a beautiful home is your idea of the ultimate luxury then the Castello Pacifico is the residence for you. It is located in the beautiful country of Costa Rica in the Guanacaste province. This home is the epitome of luxury. It's perched on a Costa Rican hillside facing south so that the breathtaking Costa Rican sunsets can be seen from the edge of its jaw dropping infinity pool. This waterfront property is a 12,900 sq. ft. mansion sits that on a 1.25 acre site, allowing the resident to take advantage of 360 degrees of secluded beauty and it is listed at a $10,900,000 selling price. The sheer amount of space encompassed inside this residence makes it ideal for entertaining. However, it houses several private family living spaces along with a grand master bedroom suite. What house would be complete without a fitness spa and sundeck? Luckily the Castello has both, and is also equipped with beach access. It's stunning courtyard gives it the appearance of a five star resort, while its spacious living spaces allow the resident to feel at home. It comes equipped with Sub-Zero kitchen appliances as well as a state of the art security system complete with surveillance cameras. The pool area houses its own bar as well as spacious outdoor dining deck. With a view like that who wouldn’t want to enjoy dinner and a glass of wine outside? The wrought iron gate that sits at the end of the driveway opens into the lavish grand central courtyard, a welcoming view to residents and guests alike. With all these impressive attributes it can be easy to forget that the location itself is spectacular. World class surfing, sport fishing, and beaches make it more than desirable. But with a house like that why would you ever want to leave? For more information on this house visit the Costa Rica Million Dollar Homes website. Its breathtaking views and purely luxurious interior make it the ultimate island mansion.

Source: http://costaricamilliondollarhomes.com/Casa-Castello_Pacifico/

Bayside Villa in Longboat Key, Florida

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:34:00 -0500

Imagine yourself in an 18th-century Villa in the middle of Tuscany. Welcome to Bayside Villa, a walled gated estate on just under one acre overlooking Sarasota Bay. As you enter the front gate you see the main house with the antique fountain centerpiece. There is a fabulous custom kitchen and also an outdoor kitchen by the large pool on the bay. There are grand living and family rooms, private library/study, master suite with sitting area and two guest rooms. A separate cabana with two dressing areas and rom to house four cars. The automobile enthusiast will be amazed by the 10-car garage. Deeded beach access directly across Gulf of Mexico Drive and minutes away from shopping and dining on St. Armands Circle. Offered at $5.5 million. Interested buyers can contact Leslie Sharp at 941-685-2229.

Destination: Naples, Florida

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:30:00 -0500

Naples, says Bill Earls, is a garden spot.

Not in the sense of jasmine and swaying palms, though the city on Gulf coast is abundantly floriferous; it's simply idyllic. A place, says the realtor, "where people who are financially successful decide they want to live, not ask “where do I have to live."

Like Carmel, Aspen, Scottsdale, "Absolutely pristine - a safe and easy life," he says. “A real escape."

The top broker/director at John R. Wood Realty for twenty-three years, Earls sells around $150 million a year. He knows this market very well.

Naples, he says, "attracts powerful people: CEOs, CFOs, entrepreneurs. Many fly in and out, running their businesses on the go. On any given day at our municipal airport the private jets are stacked like cordwood."

Most come for the winter season, when the days and nights are balmy, with little rain. "The only truly subtropical climate in the U.S. is Naples to Palm Beach and south," he says. "And Miami and Palm Beach don't have the features of Naples."

People like its small town character, he says, and "the lowest tax rate in the state of Florida."

"Is there another place in the country with as many gourmet restaurants?" he wonders aloud. "They exist to cater to the type of people who dine out every night and expect the best."

Those who might never ignite the Viking ranges in their half-million dollar kitchens.

Of course there's spectacular golf, he says, and pristine beaches without "t-shirt shops, little coconut bars, and rock bands." Along the waterfront are several five star hotels, private homes and intimately scaled condos, many with docks.

Quietly exclusive. A garden spot.

"Even after 30 years," he says, "when I travel and come home to Naples, I have a new appreciation for this city."

7925 Manasota Key

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:28:00 -0500

This property has all the essentials for a good time including: dock with lift, 2 jet ski lifts, private beach on the bay, deeded beach easement directly across street, Swiss Family Robinson Tree House for adults and kids, professional audio and visual system that includes – 12 Zones and 26 high quality speakers with 8 flat screen televisions and a movie theater. The home has a fantastic floor plan with a kitchen/family room combination, giant bonus room with windows galore, office with hardwood floors, separate dining room, master bedroom on main floor with 3 additional bedrooms and 4 full baths. The family, master bedroom, and bonus room have direct views of the disappearing negative edge pool and the Intra-Coastal. The home sits on 1.5 lots so you could easily add on living space or more garages. The property is 176 feet wide which is very unusual along with acres of submerged land. This home demands a new owner to continue the Good Times! Interested buyers can contact Tom Wagner at 941-685-5890.

6090 Manasota Key

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:15:00 -0500

If you are seeking a home built like a fortress with loads of living directly on the gulf, do not miss this. The home has been constructed on 51 concrete pilings and is extremely solid from the interior to the exterior with minimal maintenance in mind. The main living floor encompasses four bedrooms and four full baths with 4,885 square feet. There is additional living under A/C which could be used for guests, in-laws, movie theater, rec-room, fitness equipment, storage or just about anything. Total A/C square footage is approximately 7,000 sq. ft. This house is top-quality with granite, high-end appliances, custom millwork, travertine floors, lightning protection, elevator, Pella windows and doors, electric hurricane shutters, epay wood constructed decks and much more. The lower level garage area can accommodate five or six automobiles which is perfect for car collectors. The home is perfectly positioned on the lot to assure privacy from the road and still have a gulf side pool if desired. The entire property is fenced with an electric gate at the driveway entrance which includes video monitoring equipment. The average yearly electric bill is under $300.00 which proves superior construction for a home of this magnitude. Interested buyers can contact Tom Wagner at 941-685-5890 for more information.

Gated Mansion on the Famous Grounds of the Boca Hotel and Resort

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:12:00 -0500

The grandest most incredible lakefront and golf course gated mansion on the famous grounds of the Boca Hotel and Resort! On the exclusive grounds of this famous hotel in the gated enclave of Mizner Lake Estates. Incredible pool and spa, huge patio space, summer kitchen, whole house generator, hurricane impact glass. This one-of-a-kind gated mansion is on the largest lot with a resort feel of lush landscaping, high ceilings throughout, enormous closet space, the most spectacular master suite one can imagine with the largest closets all custom and fitted! Elevator, fireplace, custom library, 65K generator and open floor plan! Turnkey if desired. Have all the amenities at your doorstep including room service from the Boca Hotel and Resort! Price upon request. Interested buyers can contact Ari Albinder at 561-702-0413.