 Magnificent 9 bedroom villa for sale in Los Menores. This luxurious property is extremely spacious and has a fully fitted kitchen with adjoining sitting area, large lounge with adjoining dining area, ensuite bathrooms, patio, terrace, jacuzzi, electric gates, video entry, private pool, garden, balcony and driveway for numerous cars. There are plots of land attached to the property that could be put to many different uses. Also, there is a large separate 3 bedroom apartment on the property with ensuites which could also be rented out. The views from the property are amazing offering spectacular views of the ocean and southern coastline. Ideal for someone who enjoys the finer things in life! |
Saturday, August 15, 2009
"uk caribbean" Los Menores Villa For Sale with 9 bedrooms
"uk caribbean" Fanabe Villa For Sale with 6 bedrooms
Luxurious 6 bedroom detached villa for sale in Parque del Duque in the prestigious area of El Duque. This amazing frontline villa offers amazing views of the ocean and is a short stroll to the El Duque beach and some exclusive bars and restaurants. This very spacious property comes fully furnished with luxurious furniture, a designer kitchen, ensuite bathrooms, sauna, air conditioning, heated pool, patio, gazebo, terrace, alarm system and garage for 2 cars. Ideally suited for someone who appreciates the finer things in life!
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Neuilly sur Seine Apartment For Sale with 4 bedrooms
Third floor apartment built in 1920, offering 235m2 of habitable space in excellent condition. It comprises a 17m2 entrance hall, 50m2 lounge with fireplace, 11m2 dining room, fitted kitchen of 18m2, a 28m2 bedroom with dressing area, sauna and balcony, an 18m2 bedroom with washroom, a 16m2 study, 9m2 linen room, 2 bathrooms, 2 WCs and 2 staff bedrooms on an upper level. There is also a cellar, 2 garages and community heating.
"uk paris" Haut de Seine 92 Hotel For Sale with 5 bedrooms
Superb Paris hotel particulare in perfect condition, offering 700m2 of habitable space and a huge 250m2 garage with space for 6 cars. It comprises a 30m2 entrance hall, 60m2 lounge with fireplace, 40m2 dining room, 20m2 kitchen, a 50m2 master bedroom with lounge and private bathroom, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (one with hydrojet shower and Turkish bath) and a gym room with sauna. South-facing. Gas heating.
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"uk cyprus" Paphos Villa For Sale with 3 bedrooms
Located 6km from Paphos and 8km from the beach is this new 3 bedroom villa with swimming pool.
"uk caribbean" St George Hotel For Sale with 46 bedrooms
A fantastic investment opportunity, a beach resort which is located approximately 2km from the airport and from the the capital St.George's in Grenada.
8 attractive buildings on different levels, gently facing towards the beach, form a little Grenadian village with a slight touch of Mediterranean flavour. The beach resort is surrounded by gardens that include a large variety of tropical palm trees, plants and flowers.
This resort consists of 31 air conditioned double rooms , 15 apartments, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, swimming pool, private jetty and private parking.
Prices in Grenada are set to increase dramatically over the next decade. Grenada is clearly looking to join the likes of Barbados and St. Lucia with a recent boom in property development and tourism.
Features:
* Beach front
* 31 room hotel
* Lush tropical landscaped garden
* 5 minutes walk to the famous Grand Anse Beach
* Pool side restaurant
* A swimming pool suspended over the Caribbean Sea
* Private jetty and meeting facilities
Amenities:
Surrounded by gardens that include a large variety of tropical palm trees, plants and flowers, 31 air conditioned double rooms, 15 apartments, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, swimming pool, private jetty and private parking.
"uk caribbean" Hotel For Sale St George with 57 bedrooms
A 3 star, 57 room resort situated on Grand Anse Beach, seconds away from a swim in the tranquil waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Each of the 57 units are exquisitely decorated with a private balcony facing the Caribbean Sea, plus the fact that Grenada, Barbados and St. Lucia are growing in popularity, however prices in Grenada at this stage are approximately 70% cheaper. Grenada is equally as beautiful and prices will start to undoubtedly increase considerably within the next 10 years.
This beach resort & spa is perfect for renovation and will attract tourists as it is situated on the finest beach in Grenada.
Features:
* Beach front.
* Tennis courts.
* Swedish massages & reflexology.
* Pool & pool bar.
* Conference room holding up to 100 people.
* The executive suites are complete with whirlpools.
* Fitness centre and gym.
Amenities:
Airconditioning and ceiling fans, satellite TV, in-room safe box, bathtub and shower, direct dial telephones in every room, some rooms feature adjoining doors and one unit is wheelchair accessible.
"uk caribbean" Grace Bay Beach Villa For Sale with 8 bedrooms
One-of-a-kind timeless masterpiece, coming on the market for the very first time, spanning 12,000 sq.ft. and featuring 6 bedrooms (including a 1 bedroom guest cottage with its’ own private pool and garden), library, office, 2 living rooms, breakfast room, family room, formal dining room and exceptional details, materials and furnishings throughout.
Also included are staff quarters with 2 separate bedrooms and living area.
Located on a prime beach front acre on Grace Bay Beach.
The spectacular entry sets the tone for this exceptional home. The lush central courtyard frames the beautiful turquoise water beyond.
The “breezeway” living area opens onto the lush courtyard and adjoins another living room which enjoys the dramatic backdrop of the pure turquoise water beyond. The flooring is coral render with Ann Sacks glass tile inlay to match the color of the ocean. French lighting designs complement the coral block walls.
The dining room enjoys views to the ocean and garden on 3 sides – an antique wrought iron chandelier is suspended from the high ceiling.
The master bedroom/bathroom suite features a Ralph Lauren Collection bed and seating area, extensive walk in closets (including cedar closet) and gracious ocean front private terrace. Freestanding Victorian tub, Waterworks fixtures, white marble shower and a spacious en-suite massage area.
The 700 sq.ft. open plan kitchen enjoys views to the lush central courtyard, which features French limestone counters, island seating and appliances by Subzero, Thermadar, Dacor and Franke stainless sinks; Downsview cabinetry and Waterworks fixtures.
The guest suites are gracious and airy, with exceptional ocean views or courtyard outlooks and feature Michael Connors 4 poster bed, Ralph Lauren fabrics and French antique tables and chairs.
* Located on prime beach front acre on Grace Bay Beach.
* Coming on the market for the very first time.
* Spanning 12,000 sq. ft.
* Featuring 6 bedrooms (including a 1 bedroom guest cottage with its’ own private pool and garden).
* Also included are staff quarters with 2 separate bedrooms and living area.
* The 700 sq. ft. open plan island kitchen enjoys views to the lush central courtyard.
* Guest rooms are gracious and airy, with exceptional ocean views or courtyard outlooks.
Amenities:
* Office/den (that could also be converted to additional bedroom or gym), Wet bar/store room which acts as entertainment back of house, extra large family/media room adjacent to kitchen with built in bookshelves and large flat screen tv, outdoor covered breakfast nook adjacent to kitchen, outdoor beach front dining pergola pool side, beautifully appointed 1 bedroom 2 storey guest cottage with full kitchen and private garden and pool, The beach dune is landscaped to create multiple private daybed/lounge nooks, expansive storage and utility and laundry room areas.
Finishes, Materials and Furnishings:
• All wrought iron gates in breezeways and balconies are one of a kind antiques from France, Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
• Bathrooms and kitchen are all fitted with Waterworks fixtures.
• The buildings are constructed from coral stone blocks imported from Barbados, and true to the Barbadian Oliver Messell style homes, the roofs are covered in cedar shingles and copper gutters. The flooring is coral render with glass Ann Sacks tile inlay and pickled wood flooring in some areas.
• Solid Brazilian hardwood doors and French lighting throughout.
• Beautifully furnished throughout with an impeccable combination of antiques, one-of-a-kind and designer pieces (Ralph Lauren Collection furniture, bed, linens and fabrics), antique mirrors, a baby grand piano, French antique bureaus, armoires and chest of drawers, Italian marble wrought iron antique console tables, solid oak large old farm tables, outdoor teak lounge and dining furniture, and more.
• The central courtyard features mature giant frangipani trees, flamboyant tree, bougainvillea, ferns and other lush landscaping.
"uk caribbean" Amanyara Villa For Sale with 10 bedrooms
One of very few villas available at Amanyara, this beautifully crafted and impeccably serviced 4 bedroom villa features an ocean front heated Balinese volcanic rock pool, 4 individual bedroom pavilions of which 2 are directly ocean front and a main living pavilion.
The villa also enjoys an additional multi-use pavilion which can be fitted out as the owners’ private media room, office, gym or playroom. The private compound also includes personal chef and butler accommodation. Each villa is like one’s own private resort.
The villa is superbly laid out and features a beautiful reflecting pond in addition to lush landscaping. Situated directly on the ocean, it enjoys exceptional proximity to the water providing a dramatic feel and complete privacy. Owners may participate in Amanyara’s optional private villa rental program and benefit from the resort’s unparalleled service.
Features:
* Stunning 4 bedroom private ocean front villa.
* Ocean front heated Balinese volcanic rock pool.
* 4 individual bedroom pavilions of which 2 are directly ocean front and a main living pavilion.
* The private compound also includes personal chef and butler accommodation.
* Beautiful reflecting pond in addition to lush landscaping.
* Owners may participate in Amanyara’s optional private villa rental program.
"uk caribbean" St Lucy Plot of land For Sale
These 240 acres of the last development frontier on the west coast, have planning consent for a luxury hotel in excess of 200 rooms and provisional planning for a yacht marina and a luxury residential community with cliff top villas as well as detached housing, townhouse and acondominium mix.
Access is easy from the west coast and to the airport is a 40 minute drive or 10 minute helicopter ride.
Features:
* 1 and a half miles of beach front.
* Sea views.
* Breezy location.
* Naturally beautiful surroundings.
* Secluded beach coves and bays.
* Hotel brand potential.
* Secluded beach coves and bays.
* Near to restaurants and shops.
"uk caribbean" Beachfront Villa For Sale with 6 bedrooms
This magnificent property sits on the beach and has splendid ocean views and cooling breezes The main house has the master bedroom with en-suite and an office, along with 2 further en-suite bedrooms, living room, dining room and fitted kitchen.
There is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom attached apartment with living area, patio and kitchen.
There is also a double garage with another 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom self contained apartment.
Also on the property is a wooden storeroom with staff bathroom and another guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom.
The property is enclosed by a wall with automatic irrigation and outdoor lights. The mature gardens surround the pool, jacuzzi and gazebo.
Villa For Sale Puerto Calero with 3 bedrooms
Construction has nearly finished on this luxury detached villa with private pool. Priced competitively to appeal to investors, this villa can be reserved with just 6,000 euros. This is a fantastic investment opportunity for a shrewd buyer looking to avail of the advantage of securing an off-plan property in one of the most exclusive addresses on the island. With a total built area of 152m, this villa comprises lounge, dining room, separate kitchen, main bedroom which has an ensuite bathroom, second ensuite bedroom with bathroom, third bedroom, family bathroom and solana. All the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes. Bedrooms 1 and 2, the lounge and the dining room all have sliding doors which open out onto the tiled pool area. The south facing plot enjoys views of the sea towards Fuerteventura and Puerto del Carmen, and the focal attention is the beautiful swimming pool and tiled pool area which boasts a pergola-covered area for outdoor dining. In addition to the swimming pool and pool area, there is a carport providing off-road parking, roof-terrace with panoramic views and the house enjoys tiled terraces and pergolas. Only the best quality materials have been chosen - hardwood parquet in the bedrooms, hardwood pergolas, white aluminium exterior doors and windows. The house is located adjacent to the 5 star Hotel Hesperia in Cortijo Viejo, Puerto Calero. In addition the surrounding area offers full marina facilities with berths, bars and restaurants, yacht charter, dive schools, future sailing academy, dolphin museum and supermarket. At just 799,000 euros, this house has been specifically built to offer the best value possible. This house has been priced to sell and appeal to investors.
Puerto del Carmen Commercial Property For Sale with 8 bedrooms
Investment potential with complete control of the complex. Ideal for investors who want a number of units but also want to control maintenance costs, this lovely complex offers investors the possibility of running their own property portfolio.
4 APARTMENTS
The complex comprises 4 x 2 bedroom apartments over 2 storeys. Each apartment comprises 2 double bedrooms, bathroom, separate fitted kitchen, lounge/ diner and either balcony terrace (upstairs) or ground floor terrace.
RENTAL INCOME
The complex will appeal to buy to let owners and investors and may suit one individual investor or indeed may appeal to a small group of buyers.
LOCATION
THe complex is located in central Puerto del Carmen, just a short walk from the Centro Atlantico and the main beach.
DISCOUNTED PURCHASE PRICE
The apartments are being sold individually for 220,000 euros or collectively for 850,000 euros, meaning a cost saving of 30,000 euros.
"uk canary" Costa Teguise Villa For Sale with 5 bedrooms
Stunning and unique American design frontline mansion with marble floor, designer finishes and an enormous built area of 600m2 in Costa Teguise. This house is spectacular and will appeal to a buyer looking for a truly special and top of the range house. The built area comprises 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, plus lounge, kitchen, office, entrance hall, walk-in safe and wardrobe, dining area, roof terrace solarium, double garage with electric roller door, all with marble floors and impeccable design features. It has a private pool and terrace area and 2 terraces covered by pergola.
Unique American architect designed house, stunning high quality finishings, marble and granite floors throughout, marble bath rooms, high ceilings with cornice, fully furnished, cocktail bar, walk in safe-wardrobe, 50m facade on the sea front, fully fitted kitchen with double appliances (2 ovens, 2 microwaves), air conditioning, intercom throughout house, designer light fittings, large screen TV and quality pool with electric cover.
Original art painting and sculpture in the dining area, Versace dining table and chairs, double glazing and mosquito screen windows, various pedestals, columns and plant furnishings.
The pool and terrace area, along with the roof terrace, offer splendid front line seaviews of the beach, which is just 50m away.
"uk canary island" Jandia Apartment For Sale with 1 bedrooms
Newly built 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom duplex with spacious roof terrace on the Jandia Beach Golf development. Features heated swimming pool overlooking the golf course, a privileged location on the only golf club in the south of Fuerteventura, and high quality finishes.
The apartment consists of: modern fully fitted designer kitchen, open plan lounge/diner, bedroom with fitted wardrobe and sliding terrace doors, 2 bathrooms, large roof terrace with stunning views, underground secure parking with 2 security gates, videophone entry, alarm and air-conditioning ready.
Privileged location on golf course and close to the beach.
"uk canary island" Jandia Apartment For Sale with 2 bedrooms
These luxurious 3 storey golf properties offer stunning views from the roof terrace. Highlights include spacious layouts and designer finishes. On the ample south-facing terraces, buyers will be able to soak up the year round sunshine between rounds of golf, or enjoy al fresco dining after a cooling swim in the pool. Built area of 100m2, plus a ground floor terrace of 18m2 + garden, a first floor terrace of 10.5m2 and a roof terrace of 27m2.
GROUND FLOOR: lounge-diner, separate fully fitted kitchen, marble bathroom, utility room, hall and tiled balcony terrace overlooking pool and golf course (18m2).
FIRST FLOOR: 2 bedrooms, bathroom and balcony terrace of 10.5m2.
TOP FLOOR: roof terrace (27m2)
This developoment boasts a custom-built communal swimming pool, children's play area and sun-bathing terrace which all look over the golf course. Each D2 duplex comes with 2 underground parking spaces, Videophone entry, possibility of air-conditioning and solar panels and the possibility of jacuzzi on terraces. Type D2 is the same as the front line D3, but has an extended groundfloor plot (a small garden which could be used to extend the terrace).
GOLF COURSE
72 par, 18 hole, medium-difficulty course designed by Ron Kirby. Extra facilities include clubhouse and hotel.
Prices from 262,000.
"uk canary island" Apartment For Sale Jandia with 2 bedrooms
These luxurious 3 storey golf properties offer stunning views. Highlights include spacious layouts and designer finishes. On the ample south-facing terraces, buyers will be able to soak up the year round sunshine between rounds of golf, or enjoy al fresco dining after a cooling swim in the pool. They enjoy a built area of 110m2, a ground floor terrace of 18m2 and roof terrace of 34m2.
GROUND FLOOR: lounge-diner, separate fully fitted kitchen, marble bathroom, utility room, hall and tiled balcony terrace overlooking pool and golf course.
FIRST FLOOR: 2 bedrooms, walk in wardrobe and bathroom.
TOP FLOOR: roof terrace (34m2)
This development boasts a custom-built communal swimming pool, children's play area and sun-bathing terrace which all look over the golf course. Each D4 duplex comes with 2 underground parking spaces, Videophone entry, possibility of air-conditioning and solar panels and the possibility of jacuzzi on terraces.
The properties reside on a 72 par, 18 hole, medium-difficulty course designed by Ron Kirby. Extra facilities include clubhouse and hotel.
Prices from 313,000 to 321,000 EUR.
"uk balearic inland" Santa Maria Villa For Sale with 4 bedrooms
Grand rustic house in quiet country lane, close to the village of Santa Maria, where there are many restaurants, and a large weekly market. It is approx. 15 minutes from the centre of Palma.
The house is approx 460sqm built on 2 levels, with 31.800 sqm land. The distribution is as follows: on the ground floor superb lounge with feature ceiling and fireplace, with archway to dining room, leading to one of the bedrooms, and door leading down to bodega. Kitchen is fully fitted with pantry. Gas fired central heating throughout the house, wood beamed ceilings. The first floor has an elegant landing leading to the other 3 bedrooms. The master room goes out to large terrace with magnificent views over the countryside.
The land has many amonds trees and 2 sets of stables. Carport and ample parking space at end of long driveway. Terraced areas with an outside oven.
"uk balearic inland" Selva Hotel For Sale with 7 bedrooms
Located on the outskirts of the impressive Tramuntana Mountain Range, North-West of the island. The area is an ideal place for lovers of quietness and nature. It is not far away from the beach and the golf course of Pollensa. Small atractive hotel located in a sixteen Century villa, built in Majorcan style with stone façade. It is in perfect condition and comprises 7 bedrooms, all of them with bathroom en suite, heating, air conditioning, TV satellite and safe. The property benefits from comfortable reception rooms, restaurant, kitchen, terraces, garden, pool.
"uk balearic inlands"Alaro Villa For Sale with 6 bedrooms
A large and spacious stone faced house set in some 5 acres of landscaped gardens and almond groves at the foot of and with the magnificent backdrop of the ‘Dos Hermanas’ mountains of Alaro.
The south facing house, which was developed some 9 years ago and extends to almost 800m2, is built around 2 shady courtyards, using a host of traditional materials such as hand made terracotta floor tiles, ‘pino norte’ carpentry and exposed antique beams.
The house is situated very close to the village of Alaro, some 20 minutes drive north of Palma. A long private drive culminates in a parking and garaging area before the house.
Accommodation includes: walled entrance courtyard which is cobbled and has a water feature. Entrance hall with guest cloakroom, drawing room with wood burning stove, covered terrace, dining room with adjacent butlers pantry & covered terrace, country kitchen with adjacent walk-in cold room & larder, breakfast room, central courtyard with water feature and television/computer room.
First floor: master suite which includes 2 bathrooms and a dressing room, covered terrace and 2 further large en-suite bedrooms.
With outside access are 2 further guest bedroom suites both with their own terraces and full bathrooms.
Granny flat with kitchenette, living room, bedroom and bathroom.
The property also benefits from: full air conditioning, full central heating, ADSL, telephone system, piped music and mains electricity with back-up generator.
Outside: swimming pool, heated with automatic retractable cover, heated jacuzzi, pool house with small kitchen facility, ‘lamb’ oven, full shower and changing room, flood lit tennis court, extensive very well stocked gardens and lawns with auto irrigation from own well.
"uk balearic" Andratx Villa For Sale with 7 bedrooms
This outstanding classy residence is on a private hillside estate with fabulous views over the port of Andraitx. The property has an internal area of 960m2 and a constructed area of 1,700m2 in grounds of 30,000m2.
The main house is accessed through a magnificent courtyard leading directly to the galleried entrance hall.
The ground floor consist of: drawing room, library, kitchen, dining room, covered barbecue terrace, passenger lift, covered terrace with stairs down to the pool area.
Upstairs consist of: master bedroom suite of bathroom, dressing room and terrace. 2 other full bedroom suites all with private terraces.
Lower ground floor: lends to a gymnasium, sauna and wine cellar.
Guest houses: fully self contained with a large open plan reception room, bedroom suite and an outside terrace. Also there is a further 2 separate apartments for guest accommodation.
"uk balearic islands" Pollensa House For Sale with 7 bedrooms
Exclusive rustic house in a privileged area with magnificent views to the mountains.
With 64 hectares of land, this Majorcan style house with a stone façade, has a living area of approximately 800m2 and a guest house with 102m2.
The main house comprises: 6 bedrooms (5 en-suite), guest toilet, large living room with fireplace, dining room, equipped kitchen with breakfast area, wooden beams, several terraces, garden with automatic watering system, very special pool. There are 3 fireplaces in the main house and 2 in the guest house, as well as a billiard room. Good and antique materials have been used in the construction of the house, as beams, doors, roofs... There is central heating, as well as water and electricity.
Placed in the valley between Campanet and Pollensa, one of the most attractive areas in the north of the island. Pollensa was a Roman city with a great cultural life (museums, concerts...) and beautiful scenery. It enjoys weekly markets, restaurants, cafes and beautiful streets and squares. A golf course is near by, 50 minutes to Palma and the airport.
"uk balearic islands" Villa For Sale Capdepera with 5 bedrooms
Beautiful house in a quiet and idyllic location, offering nice views over the landscape and sea.
Situated on a plot of approximately 50,000m2 with a living area of around 500m2, comprising of: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, WC, entrance hall, spacious living/dining room with fireplace, fantastic fully fitted kitchen, laundry and storage room. Hot/cold air conditioning, wooden beams, several open terraces and roofed porches, well kept gardens, barbecue, swimming pool, garage and mains electricty.
Good construction quality.
"uk balearic islands" San Agustin Villa For Sale with 7 bedrooms
This charming finca has been completely renovated with high quality materials including stone walls; the finca is located on one of the hills in San Agustin where total privacy and quiet is guaranteed.
It has under-floor heating and a lush Mediterranean garden which surrounds the property. The main house has four bedrooms, a spacious lounge and dining room and an equipped kitchen.
Facilities :
- Swimming pool
-BQ and chill out areas
-Guest apartment
-Air conditioning cold and warm
-Central heating
"uk balearic islands" Villa For Sale Es Cubells with 6 bedrooms
Enjoying incredible views of the sea and of Formentera’s island from this charming villa.
The lovely property is situated in the very exclusive urbanisation of Los Parques d’Es Cubells, the villa impresses particularly through the remarkable open plan design of the dining room and the living room.
There is private access to the beach from the house and the closest beach is just a few minutes away.
The area around it offers all the amenities you would expect to find.
Facilities : Swimming pool, BBQ and chill out areas , Guest apartment , Air conditioning cold and warm , Central heating
"uk balearic islands" Villa For Sale Es Cubells with 4 bedrooms
Situated on a luxurious estate, this jewel is perfectly placed on a majestic hill, offering a magnificent view over the Bay of Es Cubells and the island of Formentera. Its beautiful columns and grand openings give one of the most beautiful views in the world in an atmosphere of luxury and pleasure. The property has been completely refurbished over the last year providing modern and luxurious accommodation, all the finest details have been carefully added in order to obtain the highest standards.
* Infinity swimming pool
* Barbecue and chill out areas
* Staff apartment
* Air conditioning hot and cold
* Under floor heating
"uk balearic islands" San Jose Villa For Sale with 5 bedrooms
The property extends over a large piece of land and is situated on the top of a mountain offering breathtaking views towards ‘Dalt Villad, the ‘Salinas’ and Formentera. As soon as you enter the property you will be astonished by the modern and comfortable style of the house. The architect has given a very special attention into detail by using some of the best imported materials. A large open plan kitchen and a long dining area as well as different living areas are based on the first floor. Another spacious living room with open fireplace and reading room are located next to the swimming pool area for cozy winter nights.
* Swimming pool
* Barbecue and chill out areas
* Guest apartment
* Gymnasium
* Cinema room
* Air conditioning cold and warm
* Floor heating
Real Estate Opportunities in the World’s Most Romantic City
Venice in Italy is one of the world’s most enchanting cities thanks to the almost fairytale allure of landmarks such as St Mark’s Basilica and Square, the Palazzo Ducale, the Grand Canal and the Bridge of Sighs.
This is understandably one of the most desirable places in which to own a property in Italy. Yet with prices of apartments in St Mark’s Square, for instance, routinely changing hands for US$9.75million, many investors have shied away from buying real estate in Venice. As have many locals, in truth, and since the 1950s the city’s population has shrunk by two-thirds to its present 60,000.
Yet there are highly affordable and profitable investment opportunities to be snapped up here - if you look in the right parts of the city. One such area is Dorsoduro, one of Venice’s six sestieri (districts) and a shortvaporetto boat ride from St Mark’s Square. Here, just US$360,000 can buy a small, well-appointed apartment. Dorsoduro lacks nothing in upmarket chic as it is home to the Accademia art gallery, the Peggy Guggenheim Museum and a recently opened Punta della Dogana Museum, a major collection of contemporary art on the site of an old 17th century customs house.
Yet it is also a lively, vibrant area - the Ca’ Foscari University is here - and after dark Dorsoduro’s bars and cafés form the centre of Venice’s nightlife. To get more bang for your investment buck, head for the even more affordable Castello, Venice’s largest district, which lies just to the east of St Mark’s Square but is slightly off the well-trodden tourist trail. Here, expect to pay around US$415,000 for a two-bedroom apartment of around 75-80sq m.
The rental yield of property in Venice remains huge. Some 20 million visitors a year beat a path to the city, for its historic architectural splendour as well as popular events such as the carnival in February/March; the Biennale arts festival in summer and autumn; and the Venice Film Festival in August/September. It means there is demand for rental properties almost all year round. In high season, a one-bedroom apartment can fetch from US$1,700 a week, a two-bedroom property around US$2,600 and the most prestigious properties US$8,000-plus.
Alternatively, look farther afield to the outlying isles among the 118 that make up the Venetian archipelago. In Burano, six miles outside the city centre, US$625,000 can secure a house rather than just an apartment. The nearby islands of Tellestrina Chioggia and Torcello are also worth a look. Bear in mind that rental yield will fall the further away from the centre of Venice in which you are.
Another popular option is to look beyond Venice and to the historic towns and cities within the Veneto region, some 45 minutes away by train. They include Verona, one of Veneto’s principal tourist and cultural destinations; Vicenza, a Unesco World Heritage Site; Padova, a lively, attractive and historic university city; and Treviso, renowned for its wine and cuisine. In Treviso and Vicenza, expect to pay around US$350,000 for a two-bedroom town centre apartment.
Padova is possibly the priciest of these towns and an 80sq m two-bedroom apartment will frequently come with a price tag of around US$550,000. Obviously the price falls considerably if you are prepared to take on a restoration project. Explore the surrounding countryside, where in places such as the spa resort of Abano Terme US$350,000 can stretch to a spacious three-bedroom home.
Whoopi Hawks Her Loft on Wooster
SELLER: Whoopi GoldbergLOCATION: Wooster Street, New York, NY
PRICE: $3,990,000
SIZE: 3,600 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
DESCRIPTION: ...Exposed brick, extremely high ceilings, polished wood floors, massive mahogany windows and historical elements abound throughout the loft. Dramatic entertaining space with both opulence and integrity - offering a home entertainment system with 58" flat screen plasma TV, Direct TV, Individual DVR and TiVo. Divine custom details throughout the loft - vintage ceiling fans, custom doors, light fixtures and wall mountings. ValCucine kitchen, separate guest quarters, three baths, bar area, and private master suite...
YOUR MAMAS NOTES: Well children, after working our way through the thick and florid listing information, Your Mama is ready to discuss the New York City loft that superstar WhoopiGoldberg recently hoisted on the market with an asking price of $3,990,000.
The calls it like she sees it comedienne and actress and all around media personality has appeared in more than 100 films and boob-toob programs. For her efforts she's won an Oscar–for that ridiculous Ghost movie because the Academy screwed up and should have given it to her five years earlier when she was nominated but did not win for The Color Purple, a Tony, a couple of Golden Globes, a number of Daytime Emmys (plus a handful of non-daytime Emmy nominations), Image Awards, Kid's Choice Awards, People's Choice Awards, and a damn Grammy. Now she's on The View with all them other opinionated ladees who every day weigh in on everything and everyone from LindsayLohan to whether men should wear engagement rings, fromhealthcare reform to the shenanigans of Sarah Palin.
According the the peeps at PropertyShark, Miz Goldberg, whose real name is the much less odd and memorable Caryn Johnson, purchased the (approximately) 3,600 square foot, full floor loft on SoHo's Wooster Street in October of 2006 for $1,648,000. Other residents of the building, which houses the Patagonia store on the ground floor, include actor Billy Crudup who records show bought his top floor crib in 2004 just after he infamously dumped his long time ladee-friend Mary-Louise Parker when she was 7-months preggers with their son. But that's another sordid celebrity story for another day.
According to listing information, the 2 bedroom and 2.5 pooperloft includes private elevator access, high ceilings (lofts usually do), polished wood floors (some of which are indeed quite lovely), gigantic mahogany framed windows that suck light deep into the loft, a fancy ValCucine kitchen with what appears to be magnificent mahogany cabinetry, and a home entertainment system that would make most couch potatoes weep with envy.
What listing information does not say is that someone unwisely installed a bunch of crown molding, the plumbing is exposed at the ceiling (as it is in many New York City lofts), there are at least four types of wood flooring, the layout is more than a bit awkward with too much space designated to the entrance hall, the laundry facilities are part of the wet bar in the family room and the floor plan indicates that there is not a single built-in closet in either of the two bedrooms. In fact, from the looks of things, there are only four cramped closets in the entire loft and three of them are in the damn poopers. No offense Miz Whoopi, but for four million smackers we want a large, custom-fitted walk-in closet and not a wall full of armoires.
The expansive apartment has been filled with an eclectic, flea market-y hodge-podge of furniture, countless tchotskecollections and a truck load of decorative items that look to Your Mama like Miz Whoopi picked them out herself. We do love when a home bears the unmistakable stamp of the owner, which this one does, but we also think Miz Whoopi could have used the skills of a smart architect and a nice gay decorator to help her pull it all together a bit more succinctly. Her extensive collection of African and black American artworks, on the other hand, is flaw-less.
According to property records Miz Whoopi also owns a 7,039 square foot mansion on Amalfi Drive in posh Pacific Palisades that she bought way back in 1993 and she may or may not still own an 8,000 acre spread in Vermont, a waterfront house in swank and scenic Tuxedo Park, NY, a small house (or duplex) in Berkeley, CA, and some kind of property in Cornwall, CT.
Biz Stone Selling Northern California Nest
SELLER: Isaac "Biz" StoneLOCATION: Greenwood Terrace, Berkeley, CA
PRICE: $575,000
SIZE: 808 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
DESCRIPTION: Designed & constructed by well-known NorthernCalifornia Architect William Wurster, this mid-century cottage is a terrific example of Wurster’s signature modern style. Accentuating the use of natural light & open space, Wurstercreated a peaceful & stylistic home within a small footprint.Wurster, the namesake for UC Berkeley’s Wurster Hall, built this cottage as his own personal studio in 1960. The cottage features 2 bedrooms and 2 baths and is located just above CordonicesPark nestled in the Berkeley Hills.
YOUR MAMAS NOTES: Maybe we're just too old, too much of a Luddite or just too dedicated a contrarian, but as far as Your Mama is concerned tweeting and twittering and all that one-to-many network nonsense is for the birds. The last thing we want to know is what every damn person we know is doing every minute of the day and nobody needs to know that we're sitting here in our underpants having our second Kahlúa and coffee at seven in the damn morning. Okay?
This Twitter bizness was co-founded by a social media maven named Isaac "Biz" Stone who also had his hands in the creation of blogging communities like Xanga, Odeo and Blogger, the very software Your Mama uses for our little online endeavor.Anyhoo, some time ago we received a missive from a gal we'll call Diamod Lil–not Diamond Lil the drag queen, but another Diamond Lil–who whispered in our big ear that Biz recently listed his shingled, William Wurster designed cottage in Berkeley, CA for sale with an asking price of $575,000. We'd like to claim we're breaking some sort of real estate news here, but the truth of the matter is ol' Biz tweeted (or twittered or whatever) that he was selling his house a long time ago.
Regardless of our thoughts and opinions on the matter, this little thing called Twitter is quite popular with the teen and pre-teen populations not to mention celebrities like that alleged Christian/nekkid model/orgasm queen/publicity slut HeidiMontag and her equally mortifying huzband Spencer Pratt, TilaTequila (whoever that is), and May/December duo Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher who are under the not entirely false impression that a lot of people care about their every thought and action.
But we digress...property records reveal that Biz picked up hisitty-bitty 808 square foot nest in January of 2006 for $550,000 and listing information shows the tiny 2-story cottage, located in the foothills just north of UC Berkeley on leafy Greenwood Terrace, includes just 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The apartment-sized house was originally designed and built in 1960 by noted and influential architect William Wurster as his personal studio. In 1928 Mister Wurster built the Gregory Farmhouse in Scotts Valley, CA that many consider the prototype of a classic California Ranch house. The architect worked in a warm but no-nonsense style that bridged the gap between old-school, period revival extravaganzas and the more austere architecture movement–let by modern masters like LeCorbusier and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe–that was beginning to take hold among people rich enough to hire architects to custom design their domiciles.
At some point Mister Wurster's studio was converted to an upside-down private residence with the primary living spaces on the second floor. The living and dining room includes a wood burning fireplace, one large, floor to ceiling window, a skylight, shiny bamboo floors and a bunch of furniture from Ikea which makes Your Mama think the house is staged because what new money new media mogul would have a $299 Klippan loveseatfrom Ikea? What little we can see of the kitchen indicates it has been updated if not entirely upgraded and includes open shelving and stainless steel appliances.
A large sliding pocket door separates the living room area from the office or second bedroom space which has another faboo floor to ceiling window and leads to the home's primary pooper. The master bedroom, on the ground floor, has a gorgeous, organic Redwood ceiling, a nice amount of closet space and storage, and a small but nicely renovated bathroom. Also on the ground floor, in a basement like spaces, are a bunch of storage cabinets and laundry facilities.
Although this house is smaller than most apartments, Your Mama thinks this would make a stylish and well-located home for the child of a rich former hippie sending their child off to UCBerkeley to learn about free love, recycling, and how to organize a sit in to get McDonalds to start serving goat milk for the lactose intolerant.
We have no knowledge of his real estate plans or activities, but Your Mama presumes Biz is moving on (or has already moved on) to larger digs more suitable to a budding Silicon Valley honcho who probably makes money hand over fist even though Twitter is yet to turn a profit.
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