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Listed with Conrad Properties Co., Ltd.
LOCATION: Phuket, Thailand
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 28,525
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS: 10 bedrooms & 10 bathrooms
PRICE: $16,000,000
This modern beachfront home is located in a gated community in Phuket, Thailand and is situated on 2 acres of land. More
When late billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen first stepped foot on this Santa Fe, New Mexico, property, he was entranced. “About 20 years ago I sold the home to Paul Allen and he lived here until he passed away a few years ago,” says listing agent Paul Duran of Keller Williams. “At the time I had shown Paul several properties over an 18-month period, but when he walked into this one, it was love at first sight.”
Apparently, a similar reaction happened with another former owner, renowned artist Georgia O’Keeffe, in the 1980s. Now, following those two notable residents, the home is back on the market for $17.5 million with a nearly $5 million price cut from last year.
The backyard is filled with greenery.
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The tranquil 20-acre retreat is a quintessential Southwestern-style home that offers solace to anyone who steps foot past its private gates. The three-story main house was built in the 1930s and has a Spanish Pueblo Revival style with adobe walls made of earth-tone stucco, aged beams, wood floors, metal gates and custom doors. The place has six bedrooms, a formal living and dining room, library, game room and solarium.
There’s also a basement tunnel system with an elevator that provides maintenance infrastructure to the building. The home has been meticulously maintained to reflect a bygone era of New Mexican grandeur while adhering to the elegant style of a modern buyer.
There are original wood beams and pops of color.
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“When Allen purchased the home, it was in great shape, but he took it to the next level,” Duran says. “There’s nothing that has been left untouched or uncared for.”
The home is ensconced in lush greenery, which is part of what makes this property so special. The main house features a wisteria-covered outdoor grill area, while the lawn features shady cottonwood trees, desert flora and colorful flowers. In fact, it’s the natural landscape that initially drew O’Keeffe to the property. She spent the last few years of her life in solace here.
“Georgia chose the home as it was near her doctors, but it had some healing qualities for her as well,” Duran says.
An elegant bedroom
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Other structures on the property include a theater building, initially constructed in 1937 as the Carriage House and redone in 2015. It has a projector screen, as well as a kitchen, bathroom and extra bedroom. The adobe-style architecture matches the main house, which is just a few steps away.
There’s also a guest cottage, called Lucy’s Cottage, also built in the 1930s, that is used as an administrative space. The purchase of the property also comes with a business license for a conference center and 21 bedrooms of guest quarters that some previous owners rented out to non-profits to use as meeting space. There’s also an entertainment and gathering venue with performance areas and room for up to 80 dinner guests. The property can be split in two if desired.
The back patio
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One of the hallmarks of this beautiful estate is the greenhouse and botanical garden, which was designed by Ed Mazria. It’s centered on a modern steel-and-glass greenhouse that has a Bodhi tree, a gift from the Dalai Lama when he visited O’Keeffe at the home. The tree is grown from the seed of the tree that the Buddha sat beneath to achieve enlightenment. Allen also introduced many rare plant species to the garden.
“Many eyes have fallen on this property, and when Paul saw it he truly saw the beauty that exists and the peacefulness and tranquility of it,” Duran says.
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A patio
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The living room
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The home was built in the 1930s.
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Tranquil healing walkways are found throughout the property.
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A custom door
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The on-property conference center
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The gathering venue lodge
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This 168.5 acre private island, named Funadhoo Island, is nestled in Raa Atoll, a secluded enclave in the north of the Maldives. It features a resort named “Ifuru” and its own airport. The price is available upon request.
About the island & resort:
IFURU RESORT IN RAA ATOLL
Ifuru Resort is nestled in Raa Atoll, a secluded enclave in the north of the Maldives. With a lease period of 50 years, this enticing property encompasses a spacious land area of 56.52 hectares. This resort offers an excellent return on investment; particularly due to the unique efficiencies offered by an airport being located on the same island.
The villas have been positioned for optimum views and privacy on a 7.5 hectare swathe of the island. With a total of 150 villas, they comprise of six Twin Villas, 100 Duplex Villas, 35 Beach Villas and nine Beach Villas with Pool. This creates a maximum bed capacity of 300.
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With several beautifully-designed dining venues there is ample room for guests to relax and enjoy the food and beverage offerings in a range of locations. The all-day dining restaurant has a capacity of 215 guests, while the main bar can accommodate up to 72 guests for drinks and snacks. The grill restaurant seats up to 54 guests; the pool bar/area holds 124 guests; specialty Asian restaurant and wine-tasting area holds up to 68 guests and the sunset bar can seat up to 44 guests. More
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LOCATION: Phuket, Thailand
SQUARE FOOTAGE: N/A
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS: 6 bedrooms & 9 bathrooms
PRICE: $18,000,000
This contemporary style cliff top home is located in Phuket, Thailand and is situated on 3/4 of an acre of land. More
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LOCATION: El Madroñal, Marbella, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 15,000
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS: 8 bedrooms & 8 bathrooms
PRICE: Last listed at €8,750,000 (SOLD)
This newly built modern home is located in the gated community of El Madroñal in Marbella, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain. More
Listed with Italy Sotheby’s International Realty
LOCATION: Perugia, Umbria, Italy
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 43,055
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS: 16 bedrooms & 20 bathrooms
PRICE: €5,800,000
This historic home is located in Perugia, Umbria, Italy and is situated on 22 acres of land. It was built in 1600 and features 43,000 square feet of living space with 16 bedrooms & 20 bathrooms. Outdoor features include terraces, gardens and a pool. It’s listed at €5,800,000. More
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Listed with Ivy Wu of Ivy Realty
LOCATION: 46-48 Royal Albert Crescent, Sovereign Islands, Paradise Point, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 18,000+
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS: 8 bedrooms & 8 bathrooms
PRICE: $20,000,000+
This modern waterfront home is located at 46-48 Royal Albert Crescent on the Sovereign Islands in Paradise Point, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. More
Consider it your very own Grand Hotel. The former New York City residence of the late Swedish-American actress Greta Garbo is once again up for sale. Housed in a co-op called the Campanile, located on 450 East 52nd Street, the residence retains many retro features from when Garbo lived there. She first purchased the place in 1954 and called it home until her death in 1990.
The actress, who was known for films in the 1920s and 1930s, including Grand Hotel, Camille and more, used the home as her primary residence, and her niece, Gray, later inherited the apartment. Garbo attracted many buyers to the building and even drove up the price of units. The star was initially attracted to the residence for the views of the East River, as the water and boats reminded her of her hometown of Stockholm. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom home has views of the river in nearly each room, whether the grand living room or the bedrooms.
The formal dining room
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The residence features a private elevator lobby that opens into a formal gallery and continues into an L-shaped, wood-paneled living room with immaculate river views. Everything from the sumptuous carpeting to the drapery feels exceptionally elegant. The living room was supposedly Garbo’s favorite room in the home, and it’s the ideal spot for future owners to enjoy the views and relaxing in front of the beautiful gas fireplace. There is also a balcony off the French doors that overlooks the East River, and a library.
While the 2,900-square-foot residence has been modernly updated, there are several remaining features that tell the story of a bygone era, including the Fortuny silk headboard and walls in the primary suite that Garbo installed. Her favorite rose-colored silk was used as her headboard while she lived there and is a beautiful, timeless element still today. The former owners also updated the home with Scandinavian-inspired elements, a nod to Garbo’s heritage, including a formal dining room with plenty of natural light.
Each room has fantastic East River views.
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“Garbo is forever a legend,” says co-listing agent Brian K. Lewis of Compass. “Her stunning former home is upgraded and perfectly suited for today’s lucky buyer — yet it still enjoys the wonderful essence of Garbo. Dramatic views, a larger-than-life scale and smartly elegant finishes make this a world class opportunity to own a legendary home.”
Other vestiges of Garbo’s legacy include colorful rugs she designed, one of which is located in a bedroom with double beds. There are also built-in shelves that she installed when she lived in the residence. The modern updates, meanwhile, include a renovated kitchen, dining room, bathrooms and a new HVAC system.
The primary bedroom with rose-colored Fortuny silk wall coverings and headboard
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“The home has the grace, grandeur and glamour that defined Garbo,” says co-listing agent Will Kerr of Corcoran. “And while her legacy is an important part of the home’s history, it’s cinematic water and city views also make it truly special. Perfectly perched above the East River, when you are in the home, you feel like the captain of a ship. Every room benefits from a different perspective of the water, and these spectacular views give it a unique energy. That is what drew Garbo to the home, was important to the current owners and will surely amaze its next stewards.”
The chic space has been tastefully decorated and restored and offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a home from a renowned Hollywood legend.
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The renovated kitchen
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One of the bedroom features a rug designed by Garbo herself
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The gas fireplace in the living room
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The study
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Views over the East River
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The wood paneling from Garbo’s original design remains.
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Another view of the living room.
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Pop superstar Britney Spears has just purchased this California home for $11.8 million. Located in the gated community of “The Estates of The Oaks”, the single-story home was built in 2009 and sits on 1.6 acres of land.
It features approximately 11,650 square feet of living space with 7 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, formal living & dining rooms, gourmet kitchen, office, game room with wet bar, home theater, gift wrapping room, wine cellar, attached guest house with its own kitchen, 4-car garage and more. Outdoor features include a patio, kitchen/BBQ and a swimming pool with spa & slide. More
