2011 sotheby's exceptional properties year in review
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Ultra luxury properties from London to New York to Miami - Sotheby's International Realty's 30 Most Significant Sales in 2011TRANSCRIPT
Signi�icant Sales
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THE MOST EXCEPTIONAL
SALES OF 2011S
ruly special properties are different at every level, and
require real estate services that are as well. The So-
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stories, and in using our innovative marketing tools,
global network and relationships with discerning
buyers to perfectly match time-honored properties
with those who will appreciate them and give them
new life.
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the special properties they have most recently suc-
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special properties around the world
top sale for the yearPoint of View is located in prestigious Field Point Park. This century-old Long Island Sound compound is one of Greenwich’s most significant waterfront
estates. The expansive six-bedroom, 20,000 square foot stone residence sits commandingly on 4.26 acres fronting 340 feet of shoreline. Inside, the grand
35-foot high, marble-floored atrium gallery serves as a pivotal space from which the first rooms unfold, beginning with the semi-circular, window-walled
living room. Library/gallery spaces are arranged on the main and garden levels, where a natatorium/ballroom features an elaborate mosaic floor that lowers
with the touch of a button to transform into the indoor pool. There are waterside terraces, and the park-like grounds feature a pool, guest house and guest
cottage alongside the historic 175 foot suspension bridge designed by John Roebling & Sons.
SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY-GREENWICH BROKERAGE | $39,500,000 | CONNECTICUT, USA
LONDON SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | £19,250,000 GBP | $31,624,774 USD | LONDON
extraordinarySOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY-SAN FRANCISCO BROKERAGE | $29,500,000 | CALIFORNIA, USA
Arguably the finest home in Hampstead village, it is discreetly hid-
den from the road with uninterrupted views over the Heath. This
award-winning mansion has been substantially rebuilt and modernized
to provide extensive accommodation and leisure facilities. With a total
7,190 square feet/668 square meters, it is located in Central London.
This extraordinary 1922 Grand Tudor Revival mansion has dra-
matic Bay and Golden Gate Bridge views from every level and oc-
cupies more than one-third of an acre on an exclusive section of San
Francisco's highly coveted Gold Coast. Set back from the street for the
ultimate in privacy, the unique and delightful approach to this magnifi-
cent residence is on a brick path through flowering south gardens. Span-
ning four spacious levels—all with elevator access—this well-designed,
light-filled home features grand public rooms that showcase classic
period detail including leaded glass windows and elaborate moldings
and millwork. Walkways through lush rear northern gardens lead to the
heated pool and spa.
SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY-PALM BEACH BROKERAGE | $29,150,000 | FLORIDA, USA
SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY-SAN FRANCISCO BROKERAGE | $28,000,000 | CALIFORNIA, USA
This tropical retreat encompasses two acres with 190-feet of direct
ocean frontage. Offering the ultimate in privacy, the six bedroom,
seven-and-a-half bath residence has magnificent views, coquina and tile
floors throughout and a salt water pool.
Sited atop the highest floors of the Five-Star St. Regis Hotel & Resi-
dences in San Francisco, this one-of-a-kind, palatial penthouse fea-
tures more than 20,000 expansive square feet, including 2,900 square
feet of terraces – one of the largest personal residences in all of San
Francisco. This exquisite, grand penthouse was designed for city living
and has floor-to-ceiling glass walls soaring 21 feet, 360-degree views of
many San Francisco landmarks, six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms,
four powder rooms, world-class security, six car valet parking and five-
star hotel amenities.
ISLAND SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | $27,000,000 | HAWAII, USA
SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY-PALM BEACH BROKERAGE | $27,000,000 | FLORIDA, USA
A truly magnificent location, nestled in Makena on Maui’s South
shore, this one-of-a-kind estate provides direct views of the blue
pacific, white surf and year round sunsets. The gated entry and more
than 1.6 ocean front acres provides privacy. Recently restored, this sin-
gle level residence with four bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths offers
the best in Island style living on the Pacific.
This compound has 200 feet of direct oceanfront. The John Volk
designed main residence features a living room, great room over-
looking the pool and terrace, library and first floor guest room. There
is one bedroom and one bath off the kitchen, a second floor oceanfront
master suite with his and her baths as well as a study. The guest cottage
features two large bedrooms, each with a bath, and one bedroom, one
bath staff quarters.
LONDON SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | £13,950,000 GBP | $22,507,260 USD | LONDON
WALLACE & CO. SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | $22,400,000 | MASSACHUSETTS, USA
Behind a Portland stone façade, this residence of approximately
7,000 square feet opens directly into private communal gardens.
There is an entrance hall, four reception rooms, a master bedroom suite
that spans the entire second floor with dressing room and two bath-
rooms, four further suites, staff room and kitchen. There also are three
cloakrooms, a roof terrace and patio with direct access to the communal
gardens from ground and lower ground floors.
The Blue Heron Farm is a majestic, 28.5-acre residential compound
located waterfront in Chilmark on Tisbury Great Pond. The prop-
erty includes five main structures including two full-size homes (5,118
square feet and 3,718 square feet, respectively) that have all been reno-
vated to the highest specifications. Equestrian facilities include an an-
tique eight-stall horse barn that was relocated from Pennsylvania and
completely rebuilt on site, an Olympic dressage arena and six grass pad-
docks. Recreational amenities include a waterview pool with hot tub,
par 3 golf hole, tennis court, half basketball court, lawn bowling and
horseshoes. Waterfront allows for boating on Tisbury Great Pond to the
nearby Atlantic Ocean beach.
essence of unique
LONDON SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | £13,450,000 GBP | $22,096,271 USD | LONDON
MORRIS & FYRWALD SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | $21,750,000 | COLORADO, USA
Located in Kensington, London, this 6,126 square foot/569 square
meter, five-bedroom, semi-detached house has features ideal for
entertaining and family living. The house has been the subject of a thor-
ough refurbishment project and is on the prime Phillimore Estate, with-
in easy reach of Holland Park and Kensington High Street.
This luxury compound consists of two contiguous lots located on
more than two acres on the Ridge of Red Mountain. Enjoy unob-
structed "front row" views of Aspen Mountain, Independence Pass and
the entire valley from this newly sustainable constructed, certified "built
green," Thermal solar-ready mountain contemporary estate featuring
five bedrooms, five full baths, three half-baths, 11,300 square feet, gour-
met kitchen, gym/sixth bedroom, theater and 1,600 bottle wine enclave.
There also is a gracious master suite, huge recreation room, four fire-
places, resistance pool and beautiful outdoor spaces. The 4,178 square
foot guest home has five bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths.
ONE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | $21,500,000 | FLORIDA, USA
REGO SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | $21,500,000 | BERMUDA
This one of kind penthouse at the Setai has exceptional architecture
and decor. No expense or detail was spared in creating a tradition-
al Thai home in the sky. This masterpiece boasts endless works of art,
custom woodwork, unique furnishings, antiques and a rooftop terrace.
Setai offers five-star amenities, valet, concierge, room service, restaurant
and bar, fitness center with spa and three pools.
Located at the end of prestigious Tucker’s Town, Bermuda, this eight-
acre peninsula is rimmed by soft pink sand beaches and panoramic
views of surrounding Castle Harbour’s aquamarine waters. Included in
this piece of land is World Heritage site “King’s Castle” (c. 1612) on the
nearby Castle Island Nature Reserve, as well as pirates’ caves and look-
out points.
distinction
SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY-BRIDGEHAMPTON BROKERAGE | $20,500,000 | NEW YORK, USA
SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY-EAST SIDE MANHATTAN BROKERAGE | $20,000,000 | NEW YORK, USA
This oceanfront home is in a premier location and has panoramic
ocean views. The state-of-the-art estate is 9,500 square feet and
is sited behind a dune with eight bedrooms, nine baths, formal living
and formal dining rooms, custom media room, gourmet kitchen, staff
quarters and large comfortable decks. There also is a large heated, gunite
pool and spa, all on 2.2 acres.
Designed as a stately residence by the prominent architects Flagg
and Chambers, and located on one of Manhattan's most pictur-
esque residential townhouse blocks, this elegant 25-foot wide five-story
mansion was once the home of the New York Observer and is still cer-
tified for commercial occupancy. Impeccably restored and newly up-
dated, this estate includes a perfectly proportioned Federal-style façade,
sweeping spiral staircase and a stunning 30-foot living room/office sur-
rounded by full-height French-polished rosewood paneling. The prop-
erty boasts approximately 10,000 square feet of floor area and includes a
grand formal dining room/conference room, a library/office, complete
chef ’s kitchen, numerous additional bedrooms/offices and bathrooms
and an elevator serving all floors.
Other noteworthy sales from around the world... 1 ONE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | $20,000,000 | FLORIDA, USA
1 ONE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | $19,800,000 | FLORIDA, USA
1 DE RHAM SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | $14,000,000 CHF | $17,132,983 USD | SWITZERLAND
1 EWING & ASSOCIATES SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | $16,875,000 | CALIFORNIA, USA
1 KUPER SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | $16,800,000 | TEXAS, USA
1 SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY-PALM BEACH BROKERAGE | $16,000,000 | FLORIDA, USA
1 SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY-GREENWICH BROKERAGE | $16,000,000 | CONNECTICUT, USA
1 MORRIS & FYRWALD SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | $16,000,000 | COLORADO, USA
1 DANIEL GALE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | $15,880,000 | NEW YORK, USA
1 REGO SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | $15,000,000 | BERMUDA
1 MORRIS & FYRWALD SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | $14,500,000 | COLORADO, USA
1 ISLAND SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | $14,500,000 | HAWAII, USA
1 MORRIS & FYRWALD SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | $14,110,000 | COLORADO, USA
1 ISLAND SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | $14,000,000 | HAWAII, USA
1 MARY WORRALL ASSOCIATES SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | $14,000,000 | HAWAII, USA
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