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Hidden away on the North Pacific end of the tiny country of Costa Rica is a peninsula, a jungle paradise in the Guanacaste Province known as Peninsula Papagayo. With hotels that need no introduction including Four Seasons, The Andaz, and the (soon-to-be-built) Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Peninsula Papagayo offers a vacation like no other. Referred to as “part sophisticated resorts, part primitive playground,” this apt description only touches the surface of the fun to be had on the Peninsula’s 1,400 acres of private community. A world-renowned golf course, nearby zip-lining and UTV riding, surfing and paddleboarding, snorkeling and scuba diving, wildlife adventures with the Papagayo Explorers, newly built pickleball courts, and a soon-to-be-built $25 million sports complex are just a few of the endless opportunities available. 

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The Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Peninsula Papagayo is one of the most desirable locations for the brand in the world and with good reason. It is all of the refinement, luxury, and excellence of service the Four Seasons is known for wrapped inside of a tropical paradise. The grounds include two beaches to choose from, five restaurants,  luxury boutiques, four pools, and a fleet of golf carts armed with men in crisp white uniforms able to take you wherever your heart desires. The Four Seasons Residences are just as luxe, but with even more mesmerizing views. Marking the mountainside of Prieta Bay, the residences offer the best views of the ocean, and with their limited availability, an exclusively luxurious Costa Rican lifestyle. 

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This standard of luxury is also upheld by The Andaz, soon-to-be Ritz-Carlton Reserve Hotel and Residences, and exclusive Bahia Residences by Antoine Predock. The Ritz-Carlton Reserve will be named Nekajui which comes from the language of the pre-Columbian Chorotegas, Guanacaste's original inhabitants. The English translation, garden, inspired Nekajui's singular open-air venues that will welcome guests to step into a natural wonderland containing more species per square mile than any other country on the planet. A secluded beach house, reserved for hotel guests and residence owners, is situated steps from magical grotto pools and sea caves in Pochote Bay.

Predock’s Bahia Residences will have only 13 family compounds that are architecturally designed to move with the natural topography of Costa Rica. With no two residences looking the same, these hot on the market homes start in the low $6 millions and are soon to be sold out. As can be seen, the real estate market on the Peninsula is booming, with closed sales of luxury branded residences at Peninsula Papagayo having exceeded $328 million since the beginning of the pandemic.

From the largest developments down to the smallest event decorations, every piece of Peninsula Papagayo is also heavily focused on sustainability and community service. Their most recent event was the third annual Peninsula Papagayo Golf Invitational that served as a fundraiser for Creciendo Juntos, a charity the Peninsula has supported for over 20 years. The final night also featured a gala where it was announced that over $190,000 was raised for the charity specifically to build a technology lab that will bridge the gap for every child who doesn't have access to the internet or a device for remote learning during the pandemic. And once the night was over, all decorations were recycled and every live flower that hung beautifully from the ceiling was carefully preserved and replanted, with nothing going to waste. 

With a UNESCO World Heritage Site at its doorstep protecting one of the last tropical dry forests in the Americas, Papagayo focuses on sustainability and community service as much as it does comfort and luxury. Costa Rica is a gateway that harbors 12 major life zones, 500,000 species, and 5% of the life forms found on the planet. It is also home to peaceful, happy people who teach the language of Pura Vida, pure life—the gift of grace that’s all about living in the moment.

From the monkeys and iguanas walking next to you to the beautiful oceans and mountains views, it’s easy to see why the New York Times named Costa Rica one of the top 3 places in the world that people are looking to buy real estate. The land of Pura Vida,  Peninsula Papagayo, is a one-of-a-kind destination for the adventurous spirit and luxuriously refined. Are you ready to visit? 

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Stan Kniss presents

Welcome to Denver Sky Terrace. It’s not hard to imagine where the moniker comes from after seeing some of the images of this incredible home. Most luxury homes are billed as one of a kind, but this one truly is! Originally purchased as a single residence, the current owners purchased the adjacent home, and combined the two into something truly special. The list of features is long and precisely what you’d expect it should be – wide plank hardwood floors throughout, granite and stone countertops, custom storage and lighting solutions, Miele and Subzero appliances and home automation throughout.

The design of the home centers on gracious and open living and entertaining spaces, natural light, sun and air, and of course, unparalleled views of the city and mountains beyond. However, one of the key elements to what makes this home a one-and-only are the two enormous terraces – 615 square feet each – both with gas lines, speakers, and water hook ups, and one with built-in fire pit and barbecue grill. It is the only home in the Four Seasons with such spectacular outdoor living and one of the very few that includes 4 reserved parking spaces, and two storage units. Of course, what truly separates this home from other large residences in the City is that it sits atop the Four Seasons Hotel, which means you’ll have access to a set of services and amenities that cannot be found anywhere else in Denver.

This truly is a home that will never be duplicated in Denver again, and now is your chance to own it and make it yours!

Address: 1133 14th Street #2400, Denver, CO

Price: $6,250,000

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For more information, please contact Stan Kniss at 303.324.5681 or stan@slaterea.com

Stan Kniss is the exclusive agent representing the Denver, CO real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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OVERVIEW

There is magic abound. After all, this is Montecito, one of the most prestigious communities in the world. It’s Birnam Wood, a gated and guarded sanctuary cherished as the community’s premier private enclave. It’s a spectacular new residence overlooking the enclave’s world-class golf course. The French country-style Montecito home in Birnam Wood, bordering the 12^th fairway and green, is a special abode where quality craftsmanship and the finest materials – both old and new – have been brought together.

The home, completed in 2019, is the result of a significant collaboration. Noted architect Robert Senn AIA, gifted designer Michael Hurst, accomplished landscape architect Kris Kimpel, and visionary builder Becker Studios have created a showcase of relaxed luxury.

A hand-laid cobblestone driveway, antique French fountain, welcoming portico, emerald lawn and massive oak introduce the over 4,000 sq. ft. single-level residence. Within, there are antique French and Italian doors and exposed wood beams, wide-plank French oak floors, and, under the towering vaulted ceiling of the Great Room, a fireplace – one of four in the home -- is embraced by its substantial hand-carved antique French limestone surround.

Throughout the French country-style Montecito home, Old World French country elegance is complemented and tastefully juxtaposed with 21st-century conveniences and décor. Modern features include custom lighting and cabinetry, Perrin and Rowe bathroom fixtures, state-of-the-art kitchen appliances and security alarm, whole-house Sonos, dual-zone heating and air conditioning and a spacious 3-car garage.

In any extraordinary dwelling, location, design, architecture, amenities, workmanship and materials must combine to create one essential intangible: ambiance. Here, in this French country-style Montecito home, casual sophistication is enhanced by an air of spaciousness and light thanks to numerous oversize windows and French doors, lofty vaulted ceilings, an open floorplan and easy flow of indoor and outdoor.

GREAT ROOM | VERANDA

The space is vast yet somehow intimate; defined by its soaring vaulted ceiling punctuated by nearly century-old hand-hewn beams. This is the Great Room: an impressive space for relaxing and dining with friends and family. There are the wide planks of its richly stained French oak floor, and clean white walls beckoning a display of art or simply the soft glow of Montecito sunlight.

Sunlight, twilight, moonlight. All are welcomed through three sets of oversize French doors, and multi-pane and dormer windows. Anchoring the space, a dramatic fireplace, its prominence bestowed by a hand-carved antique French limestone surround flanked by a pair of striking wrought-iron sconces.

Beyond, through those French doors, an expansive veranda awaits and overlooks lush landscaping and the adjacent fairway of the Birnam Wood Golf Club. Intimate seating areas and a stone fireplace make this a perfect place for evening repasts and conviviality.

CULINARY CENTER

The heart of any well-loved home is its culinary center. It’s a place where family and guests can find nourishment of body and soul. That’s true of this exceptional abode’s culinary center as well. Spacious enough for small gatherings, it combines a large gourmet kitchen with an inviting sitting area. A warming fireplace with its roomy curved hearth provides cozy comfort on cool Montecito evenings. French doors open to a small terrace and steps to a large entertaining or play area under a towering oak.

The kitchen is a chef’s or caterer’s dream with its top-of-the-line Wolf and Sub-zero appliances, and a versatile double-wide center island. There’s an abundance of custom cabinetry, Crema limestone countertops, hand-painted tile backsplashes and ROHL fixtures.  

MASTER SUITE | GUEST ROOMS

A touch of elegance and a dash of practicality are expertly united in this serene sanctuary. Under a beautiful chandelier and delicate tray ceiling, the master bedroom basks in the glow of its imported carved limestone fireplace and the radiance bestowed by a large bay window. Underfoot, the wide plank French oak floor provides that dash of practicality. Luxury prevails in the en suite bath.

There is a dramatic glassed-in shower, and a generous soaking tub placed to maximize the lovely view through a triptych of multi-pane windows. Custom cabinetry embraces dual sinks and hosts Calacatta marble countertops. Fixtures are by Perrin and Rowe. Nearby, a room-size walk-in closet awaits.

Two guestrooms have baths en suite, and offer enchanting views and utmost comfort for even the most discerning guests or family. A garden view office or den provides a private entrance and bath. Its convenience to all common areas makes it an excellent option as a fourth bedroom suite if desired.

GROUNDS | COMMUNITY AMENITIES

To own a home in Birnam Wood, set amidst towering oaks, a verdant lawn and impeccable landscaping, is certainly a privilege. Indeed, there are few settings more picturesque than this coveted spot neighboring the acclaimed links at the world-class Birnam Wood Golf Club.

Though seemingly far from the madding crowd, this fabulous residence is comfortably close to nearly endless shopping, services, and recreational and cultural opportunities. Montecito’s charming Upper Village, perhaps two minutes by car beyond the Birnam Wood gates, hosts shops, fine and family dining, and practical services. Hiking, biking, swimming, surfing and sailing await within minutes.

The Santa Barbara Airport accommodates commercial and personal aircraft, while the Los Angeles International Airport is a mere 90-minute commute. World-class resorts and spas such as the San Ysidro Ranch and Four Seasons Santa Barbara Biltmore are nearby as well.

Address: 2049 Boundary Drive

Price: $6,275,000

For more information, please contact Cristal Clarke at (805) 886-9378 or cristal@montecito-estate.com

Cristal Clarke is the exclusive agent representing the Montecito, CA real estate market as member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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The Four Seasons – Vail

If seven miles of Colorado Rocky alpine runs aren't enough to pack the fleeces and head to this high elevation paradise, visitors also enjoy the boutique shopping found in Vail's charming Tyrolean-style village.

The Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Vail offers the luxurious experience guests have come to expect from the Four Seasons brand within steps of Colorado's best skiing location. 

Modern mountain cuisine is dished inside or out day or night from a selection of restaurants fitting for the dramatic views. Take a cocktail out on one of the heated terraces, or cozy up with a loved one beside one of the many stone fireplaces.

Muscles that become sore from a day on the slopes can relax at the award-winning spa. The services include a bevy of organic and state-of-the-art treatments dialed in for maximum effectiveness in cold weather and high-altitude conditions.

The comfortable rooms include fine leather furniture for relaxing and soaking in the dramatic views, while private gas-burning fireplaces bedside keep toes toasty and spirits high.

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Fairmont Chateau – Whistler

Whistler, British Columbia has some of the best skiing experiences on the planet. The Fairmont Chateau in Whistler, located at the foot of Blackcomb Mountain is in the prime location for ski in and out resort experiences.

Built in a classic chateau style, this 12 story charmer is a picturesque basecamp for having a winter adventure with the whole family.

Plan a trip around one of the Fairmont's many special events like The Whistler Christmas Story for an added holiday treat.

Travelers who need a break from snow banks and twinkling lights will marvel at the chateau's oversized pool deck. It's the perfect way to end a day of outdoor activity.

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Hotel Airelles – Courchevel

It's no secret that France boasts some of the best ski resorts in the world. The mythical palace appearance of the Hotel Airelles in beautiful Courchevel will blow your mind with atmosphere and service.

Come for the Olympic-level skiing (Courchevel was the location of the ski jump and Nordic combined events during the Winter Olympics of 1992) stay for the exquisite French dining and opulent chalet accommodations.

Plush chamber rooms decked out in equal parts rich wood, and heirloom fabrics present a timeless environment where decadence reigns supreme.

Order in a tray of sweet brioche and wash it down with a sparkling mimosa before skiing out into the winter wonderland of the French countryside.

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Four Seasons – Jackson Hole

Wyoming's Grand Tetons are a majestic sight all year long. It's almost unfair that the area offers incredible skiing as well.

For the best ski in and out opportunity in Jackson Hole, head to the Four Seasons Resort surrounded by this breathtaking mountain range.

The hotel balances the rustic feel of the West with five-star luxury rooms and dining. In the evening, sip a craft cocktail at the popular slope-side bar or enjoy an entire romantic dinner in the privacy of your suite.  

For skiers looking to mix downhill runs with a taste of the grand Americana-this is the outpost to hit.  

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A proper ski resort is never about one thing. It must provide a healthy mix of comfort, luxury, warmth, good weather, great food and drink, and of course, mountainous layers of light snow.

Ski-in and out of one of these high-class resorts, and you won't just be floating down mountains, you'll be increasing the amplitude of your entire trip.

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Fulfilling any chef’s dream, the kitchen hosts hand-finished white oak cabinetry, a versatile Harden-created 12-foot island of petrified burl maple, and stainless professional-grade appliances by Wolf.

The centerpiece of this singular residence is its entertaining space, which could be described as, at once, an oasis of casual sophistication, a practical sanctum for family and guest camaraderie, and a belvedere commanding breathtaking panoramic vistas.

With windows on the world as its walls of glass provide sweeping vistas of cityscape and distant mountains, still, the master suite embraces as a tranquil and very private retreat.

The sumptuous master bath, reminiscent of the world’s finest spas, presents impressive displays of granite and hand-selected Italian marble, a dramatic glass-enclosed two-person shower, a free-standing Wetstyle soaking tub, and dual vanities and water closets.

Address: 1133 14^th Street, Flat 4100, Denver, CO 80202

Price: $6,945,000

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 4

View the listing here.

For more information, contact Douglas D. Kerbs at 303-898-7818 or dkerbs@livsothebysrealty.com.

Douglas D. Kerbs is the exclusive agent representing the Denver, Colorado real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Mayfair is "posh" London. The affluent West End London area borough has been an upper-class playground since the 18th century. Its maze-like streets and storied arcades remain a favored shopping, eating, and socializing destination for the world's elite. It's the neighborhood recognized as the most expensive property square in the British version of a Monopoly game board.

For the steep prices it demands, Mayfair has a lot to offer in culture, cuisine, sophistication, and style.

Mayfair Hotels

While historic Mayfair hotels like Claridge's and The Dorchester have pampered royal guests, for a sense of prestige, stay at The Ritz. Opened in 1906 as the first steel-framed building in London, this world-famous hotel is an unparalleled example of British refinement.

Steep in the tradition of an English afternoon tea in The Ritz' glorious Palm Court, or dine under crystal chandeliers in the Michelin-starred Ritz restaurant led by Executive Chef, John Williams MBE.

Rooms at The Ritz feature antique period furniture and five-star service. The decadent Trafalgar Suite is decorated in colors representing Admiral Nelson's victory over the combined Franco-Spanish fleet.

The glamour of The Ritz' atmosphere is ironically entwined with England's war history. Winston Churchill, Dwight Eisenhower, and Charles de Gaulle once talked World War II strategy in the elegant Marie Antoinette Suite.

Mayfair Shopping

Shepherd Market is considered to be the village center of Mayfair, but shoppers looking for the best high-end designer stores and exclusive boutiques head to Bond Street.

Armani, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Jimmy Choo, and Louis Vuitton all have storefronts on Bond. Just behind Bond Street, is the covered Burlington Arcade, running from Piccadilly to Burlington Gardens, this handsome colonnade includes Chanel and Manolo Blahnik among its desirable upmarket retailers and high-fashion boutiques.

Collectors in the market for a rare Rolex or Patek Philippe should explore Armour-Winston, Bond street's most trusted vintage watch supplier.

Mayfair Art and Culture

Two famous musicians lived on Brook Street in Mayfair. George Frederic Handel had a flat there, while Jimi Hendrix called the same place home more than 200 years later.

The Royal Academy of Arts is located in Burlington House and The Fine Art Society is one of many galleries on New Bond Street displaying both established and contemporary artists' work for savvy collectors.

Mayfair Dining

There is an abundance of fine dining options in Mayfair. The whimsical Sketch offers contemporary French and vegetarian fusion in a setting reminiscent of a Wes Anderson film.

Hours after Queen Elizabeth II was crowned, she became the first royal to eat in public at Quagliano's (called "Quags" by locals) enjoying the upmarket Euro-style brasserie that always hosts a well-heeled clientele.

For more Eastern flavors, Hakkassan and Nobu offer upscale Cantonese and Japanese fine-dining experiences.

The upscale Nobu chain has locations in Dubai, Hong Kong, Cape Town, Melbourne, and Mexico, but this Mayfair London location is a favorite of Kendall Jenner, Megan McKenna, and Matt Damon. Drake ate here after performing with Rihanna at the BRITS.

Celebrities love the low-calorie healthy Japanese food that Chef Nobu Matsuhisa is famous for.

Mayfair Member's Clubs

One feature that makes Mayfair so exclusive is its high-volume of private members' clubs. You have to be a member or get an invite to one of these opulent hangouts where celebrities and royalty sip cocktails on leather couches, enjoying the freedom found behind locked doors.

Morton's private members' club is a restaurant, lounge, and nightclub that offers a refined yet relaxed experience. The panoramic balcony provides beautiful views of Berkeley Square Gardens, while an art deco basement nightclub called 2&8 has a spacious dance floor, DJ booth and a bar, making it a perfect setting for fashion shows or deluxe parties.

Meghan Markle enjoyed a dinner recently at Little House, a private club opened by the Soho House group. This quiet house in Mayfair includes a restaurant, drawing room, and salon bar decorated with art by Taryn Simon and Jenny Holzer.

Visitors may bump into members Keira Knightley or James Corden enjoying the "subversively casual" atmosphere that is trademark here.

Mayfair Property

With the dust settling from the Brexit decision, London real estate is ramping up. Many historic Mayfair properties are enjoying a contemporary redressing these days as the resident profile trends younger.

Rap and style icon of the moment, A$AP Rocky bought a flat in Mayfair because unlike most of the places he goes, "they don't know who I am over there, they don't care about me that's why I love it."

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Twenty Grosvenor Square, a Four Seasons Private Residence, will be complete this summer. The building will offer 37 private residences including 3 luxury penthouses.

This world-class development will combine the comforts of home with the 24-hour concierge, valet services, and amazing amenities that characterize the Four Seasons.

With its established Victorian wealth mingling with the recent influx of the young elite, the grand squares of Mayfair stand to remain the symbol of posh London living.

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30 Park Place Four Seasons Private Residence

30 Park Place is New York's only Four Seasons' private residences. The entire luxury tower, the tallest condominium tower to grace the downtown skyline at 926 feet with panoramic views, is managed by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Located in Tribeca at the corner of Church Street and Park Place, 30 Park Place is designed by celebrated architect, Robert A.M. Stern, developed by Silverstein Properties, and offers 157 residences in a mix of one- to six-bedrooms. The Four Seasons Hotel sits below the private residences. The hotel is home to CUT by Wolfgang Puck, the celebrity chef and restaurateur’s first and only New York restaurant. 

At 30 Park Place, residents have actual hotel services available 24/7. Featuring nearly 40,000 square feet of amenities, as well as a full suite of hotel services, residents will also enjoy exclusive access to the Four Seasons Director of Residences and dedicated residential concierge, as well as a 24-hour doorman, bellman and service staff focused on providing the bespoke services in keeping with the brand. Best of all, the building offers tailored à la carte services to residents including in-residence dining and catering, housekeeping, grocery and flower provisions, car service and personal, child and pet care, and more.

20 East End Avenue

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Another building designed by the architects of luxury, Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA), 20 East End is situated in the posh, old-world East End enclave of the Upper East Side. The RAMSA-designed building, both inside and out, has 41 two- to six-bedroom homes, including three triplex townhomes and two full-floor penthouses, along with a multitude of hotel-inspired amenities, such as a private massage treatment room.

Located adjacent to the gorgeous fitness center, the private massage room is completed with a dedicated shower, changing room and Scandinavian-inspired sauna room. With the ease of a building app, residents can book a massage anytime they want. Additionally, 20 East End residents are given a welcome basket when they move in that includes a free massage, a bottle of vintage Dom Perignon, a cashmere blanket from Duxiana Beds, among other goodies. With just an app and an elevator, residents are on their way to total relaxation.

Madison Square Park Tower

At Madison Square Park Tower, the tallest building between Midtown and Lower Manhattan, the 54th floor has been transformed into a luxurious lounge where all residents can entertain and enjoy sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline. In a building where full-floor residences sell for upwards of $20 million, this shared amenity allows all residents to experience the perks of penthouse living without the price tag. With interiors by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, known for its work on high-profile hotels and private clubs, including the SoHo Beach House in Miami Beach, the lounge known as FIFTY FOUR includes beautifully appointed seating and dining areas, a demonstration kitchen with the capacity for full cooking, a separate catering kitchen and a cocktail bar. Residents can also reserve the space for private events via the building’s Tower Attaché concierge service, which can also arrange things ranging from dining reservations and theater tickets to fresh flowers for nightly turndown service and scheduling David Kirsch for private training sessions - and much more.

Jardim

Jardim, the Portuguese word for garden, is a fitting name for the first New York building by Isay Weinfeld, the world-renowned Brazilian architect and interior designer. With a canopy of native evergreens and flowering trees, an ultra-private urban park envelops the two 11-story towers that comprise this West Chelsea development. Weinfeld has designed spas and pools for some of the most elegant contemporary resorts in the world, including the Fasano Las Piedras in Punta del Este, Uruguay. He brings that same attention to sensory experience to the amenities at Jardim, where a serene pool surrounded by cool terrazzo floors and warm reclaimed old-growth pine walls opens up to the courtyard gardens with staggered skylights, suffusing the space with sunlight. Additional amenities include a fitness center, massage rooms and a block-long tunnel that acts as a private driveway.

The Kent

Superstar hospitality designer, Alexandra Champalimaud (Beverly Hills Hotel, Raffles Singapore, The Palace Hotel, Four Seasons Jakarta) is at the helm for the interiors of The Kent, a 30-story art deco development located in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. In addition to a wide variety of cool amenities, including a pool and sauna, teen room, and sound lounge, The Kent offers a Garden Salon, akin to a hotel’s executive club level lounge, and the Drawing Room, where residents can entertain guests. These spaces were crafted for residents to imbibe, relax and play all while overlooking a beautifully landscaped zen-like courtyard garden by West 8 landscape architects.

The Kent also offers stroller valet service. Residents can have their stored stroller wheeled out prior to their departure and subsequently can leave their strollers with concierge upon their return for both convenience as well as not take up any residential storage space.

One Manhattan Square

Extell’s One Manhattan Square’s amenity spaces were designed by Meyer Davis, the globally recognized design boutique best known for their hospitality projects including the Four Seasons Papagayo, 1 Hotel South Beach, and W Hotel Lakeshore. Known for creating unique and inspirational spaces using bold design and striking details, Bill and Grey Meyer created a vertical village at One Manhattan Square, with an unmatched package of amenities spaces that spans 100,000 square feet.

Resort-like recreation can be found in the two-lane bowling alley, squash court, and state of the art fitness center featuring a weight room, cardio room, as well as yoga and pilates studios.

For relaxation, residents can unwind in a spa that rivals that of the world's top 5-star hotels. Features include a sunken tranquility garden, Hamam with cold plunge pool, private treatment rooms and a hot tub and sauna.

Further entertainment can be found at the building's cellar bar, lounge, wine room, cigar room, billiard room and theater and Performance Space. For foodie residents, a full-service culinary lounge and demonstration kitchen provide the space for both intimate events and larger celebrations.

Two Trees Management

Leading Brooklyn-based property developer Two Trees Management have embraced the hospitality philosophy wholeheartedly. In many of their residential properties, they offer the following services: Handwritten personalized cards at time of move-in along with welcome amenity bags (even personalized with the greeting in the native language of the resident if moving from overseas), pet treats, Welcome to Brooklyn Coloring books for children, stocking of apartment with basic items at time of move-in to create a more enhanced sense of welcome (drinks stocked in fridge, basic cleaning products, toilet paper etc..), birthday gifts and hand-written cards for residents, often personalized based on the residents' interest (drinks at local hotel, a gift certificate at favorite restaurant, a gift card at their favorite coffee shop, a bottle of wine etc.), welcome baskets with Mrs. Meyers product, a monthly wine club membership (Brooklyn Heights only) and even laundry bags.

These luxury buildings harness the ultimate staycation, a vacation for everyday life.

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Slated for completion in fall 2018, the private residences at Calistoga offer the quintessential Napa Valley lifestyle – balmy weather, vast skies and undulating hills of vineyards. While the two-, three- and four-bedroom homes astound with their contemporary design, it is the opportunity to create your own vino that is truly remarkable.

Residents will have access to the resort’s winery, which renowned winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown is to head. Under Brown’s guidance in every step of the process –from harvesting to fermenting to bottling, homeowners will be able to produce their proprietary blends. To enhance the experience, individual wine storage, a wine room and a tasting room will be exclusive accessible to residence owners.

While residents can delve into the ancient craft of winemaking, they will for sure enjoy the spoils of contemporary luxury. Designed by St. Helena-based firm, Erin Martin Interior Design, the residences boast disparate furnishing options – united by the casual Napa Valley elegance and the unique signature of Four Seasons – that buyers can choose from.

Rendered in warm earthly tones and materials, each home is to carry a price tag starting at $3.5 million, and come with amenities like spa, indoor and outdoor fitness center and proximity to the 470mile Vine Trail.

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Millionaire’s Row in Manhattan is studded with some pretty incredible apartments. Living on a block dubbed something like “Millionaire’s” anything should really be a tip off to the high luxury that you’ll be getting as a resident, granted, but some stand apart from the rest. At 900 5^th Avenue, for instance, Apartment 16A is boasting an immaculate view with over 30 windows shining into this sunny home for just under 9 million.

The three bedroom, three and a half bathroom apartment, listed by Keller Williams’ Richard Tayar, brings out the best in a traditional interior designed by Robert Bien, with white brick leading into two columns of bay windows. The home has the original crown molding, hardwood floors, and en-suite bathroom, with its own window looking out onto beautiful Central Park. The balcony in the apartment allows for 180 degree views of the park too.

For so many of the older buildings in the city, the trade off for a home steeped in New York history like this one is sacrificing the expansive views modern towers seem to offer. Unique to this apartment though, the surplus of windows gives the same level of light and views to the apartment whether it’s the darkest winter afternoons of bright Spring days.

The home is also in a great location just a short walk from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Madison Avenue shopping, or Central Park in either direction. Lenox Hill is also home to some of the city’s best restaurants and bars in midtown, with The Grill, the city’s hottest locale for fine dining, just a few blocks away. Great markets like Eli’s are also located nearby for the classiest of dinner parties. With all the area has to offer in luxury locales and amenities in the building, this home is the ultimate location to blend modern tastes with traditional design.

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As you enter the private residences lobby, you are greeted by a 24 hour concierge, equipped to handle any and all of your needs and requests also accompanied by the offerings of the Four Seasons Hotel including the spa and 24 hour room service.

Unit 2320, properly placed on the North West corner of the building, features a large balcony, increasing your entertaining space and giving way to captivating views of the Rocky Mountains and the cityscape below.

This 2-bedroom unit features inviting entertaining space offering floor-to-ceiling windows with balcony access and a well-equipped chef's kitchen.

A master suite indicative of the luxurious finish level throughout, offers a master bath clad in floor-to-ceiling stone inclusive of a vessel tub and fully enclosed shower complete with rainfall shower head.

The excessive guest suite includes built-in cabinetry allowing for an easy configuration as an office, if so desired. Special features of this unit include 2 reserved parking spaces with prime location, 1 storage unit and a spacious balcony to enjoy the outdoors all from the confines of your own residence, 23 floors above the city.

Address: 1133 14th Street #2320 Denver, CO 80204

Price: $1,695,000

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 3

View the listing here. 

For more information, contact Douglas D. Kerbs at 303-898-7818 or dkerbs@livsothebysrealty.com.

Douglas D. Kerbs is the exclusive agent representing the Denver, Colorado real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Taking the kids to Disney World, a tradition of childhood if there ever was one, no longer needs to mean cramming into the closest hotel room or needing to shake a mascots giant hand during every meal. These single-family homes range from 6,000 to 10,000 square feet and are built in Venetian, Italianate, or Spanish style. Priced at $5 million and up, the homes feature a pool, perfectly manicured lawns, and wide-open entertainment spaces. The community was also planned by Disney’s legendary team of Imagineers, known to be some of the greatest engineers in the world and responsible for designing everything from the parks to animation to communities like Golden Oak. While the best parts of the new development is that it’s not oversaturated with Disney branding in every corner, bedrooms can also be decorated at the owners behest with Disney themes for children’s rooms.

In addition to being only a few minutes drive to the bulk of Disney Parks in the area, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Typhoon Lagoon, and Magic Kingdom, the residences are also right next to the Four Season’s resort in Orlando, and residents of the community have access to all the amenities of the resort from the Tranquillo Golf Club to six different restaurants, to the resort’s five-acre water park. Outside of the theme parks, the area is also home to expansive nature preserves in Florida. To those with kids, the trip to Disney World is far from the sought-after experience it is to children. These residences offer the perfect balance to the family with an oasis to escape to that still feels like vacation in between trips to the park to meet Mickey and Minnie.

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The latest addition to Beverly Hills’ luxury residential market is coming courtesy of famed hotel chain, Four Seasons.

The LA Times reports that the as-of-now-titled Four Seasons Private Residences–Los Angeles, will feature 59 units, which will include multiple-story townhouses.

Located across the street from the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, Private Residences will operate independently of its sister hotel. Unlike in the case of other residential developments that are associated with major hotel chains, residents of the Four Seasons’ offspring will not have to share elevators or services with visiting hotel guests. The luxury condominiums will, however, feature certain amenities that can also be found at the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.

Slated to be some of Los Angeles’ most expensive condos, the as-of-yet-built complex, is projected to boast sales prices that are up to 50 percent higher than similar luxury condos in the surrounding area. The asking price for one penthouse is a whooping $50 million.

Housing a private elevator, garage, 9,000-square-foot garden, and pool, the extra swanky penthouse, which has already been reserved, will offer its occupants tons of exclusivity and privacy.

The 12-story, Four Seasons Private Residences–Los Angeles, will open sometime in 2017.

Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Times

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Our homes are curated to our own liking. Whether that’s subway tiles, crown molding, or a grand piano in the living room, living luxuriously means living amongst one’s own tastes.

Hotels offer a rare insight into living quarters that homes don’t, where the resident of each room doesn’t decide on the design and layout. This leave hoteliers in charge of design, and able to craft a plan and layout that best features the artistic points of each space. In Paris, the legendary Hotel George V, by the Four Seasons, is steeped in rich, French history.

The hotel features an opulent design both in the rooms and throughout the building that harkens back to a bygone era of Parisian culture. Constructed in 1928 by André Terrail and George Wybo, it was handed away after Black Thursday in France in 1929 to the bank. The décor in the rooms feature plump pillows, tufted backboards, and a white color palate that is accented by fresh flowers daily.

According to a source, “ the Four Seasons Hotel George V is now part of the Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts chain of the Kingdom Holding Company (Prince Al-Walid Ben Talal's investment company ben Abdelaziz Al Saoud of Saudi Arabia to 45%, Bill Gates at 45% and the founder Isador Sharp at 10%). Since 13 September 2011, Four Seasons Hotel George V has joined the other eight palaces of France3.”

The hotel also makes wonderful use of not overcrowding rooms. While a slew of decadent items can be a problem for more regal and prestigious hotels, the décor included in guests’ rooms includes only the necessities for travelers like a desk, chair, and ornamental objects like a lamp or vase. These tactics are perfectly balanced in one’s home, as well by not overcrowding rooms to better express one’s self.

For those living in large scale, opulent homes, consider scaling back on regal ornamentation for a décor sampling, and instead keep fewer, better pieces in a room. The Four Seasons’ George V is a perfect example of how doing so can help make the chosen pieces shine that much brighter.

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