Photos: Homes of the Month: International Views
Homes of the Month: International Views
In Canada, we are constantly hearing about how the luxury real estate market in cities like Vancouver is heating up. But how does the luxury market look in other countries? From a piazza in Florence to a penthouse in Dubai, take a virtual tour through these properties, all boasting stunning metropolitan views, and all priced over $10 million.
Miami Beach, Florida
Price: $19,742,506 CAD
Beds, Baths: 4, 3.5
Floor Space: 4,154 sq. ft.
MLS Notes: A coveted corner unit at the ultra-chic Apogee in Miami Beach. Situated on the 20th floor, this residence offers spectacular ocean views. This home offers a private elevator with foyer, top of the line kitchen, master bathroom, summer kitchen, 11-foot deep terraces with panoramic bay and ocean views, custom lighting, lavish appointments throughout and air-conditioned car collector's two-and-a-half bay enclosed garage. The terrace boasts a unique custom-built outdoor shower, which you can use while looking out over the Atlantic Ocean. The Apogee offers ultra-luxury living with an opulent bay front pool, spa and all amenities. Glass walls, custom lighting and home automation controls provide spectacular lighting for your artwork. The glass walls allow light as well as views across the apartment. The living room has views of the Atlantic Ocean, Fisher Island and the beaches. The floors are Roman vein cut Travertine marble.
Enrique Tejera, P.A. / ONE Sotheby's International Realty
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Price: $19,515,514 CAD
Beds, Baths: 7, 9
Floor Space: 15,711 sq. ft.
MLS Notes: One of nine 'Royal Penthouses' occupying an entire floor of Le Reve tower in Dubai Marina. The property is arranged as a six-bedroom family residence, with accommodation for support staff, including maid's room, two driver's rooms on the car park level and secure car parking for five cars. The penthouse includes a cinema room, two living rooms, two dining rooms, six bedrooms, two maid's rooms, two driver's rooms on the first floor above the podium which are part of the Freehold Title, as well as an 840 square foot terrace overlooking the Arabian Gulf, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina skyline and the Burj Al Arab. Most rooms have a flexible design and are easily convertible into your desired use. The property has been completed in accordance with the owner's tailored designs and boasts Italian marble wall tiles and flooring, solid wood flooring as well as high-end appliances, fixtures and fittings. An intelligent lighting/audio/visual system and security system has been installed throughout the property.
Seran Gheorghe / Dubai Sotheby's International Realty
Hong Kong
Price: $18,048,578 CAD
Beds, Baths: 4, 3
Floor Space: 3,400 sq. ft.
MLS Notes: A million-dollar view overlooking the Botanic Gardens, Central District and the harbor. At night, the views of the Hong Kong skyline light up beautifully. The unit includes four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a combined open concept living and dining room, family room, utility area and two covered parking spaces. The master bedroom comprises two walk-in closets and an ensuite bathroom. The galley kitchen provides quality white cabinets with black service tops, as well as built-in appliances such including exhaust hood, microwave, oven and fridge. The unit also has a maid's room with its own bathroom that can accommodate two helpers and a small sitting area.
Lily Wong / Hong Kong Sotheby's International Realty
Florence, Italy
Price: $12,430,941 CAD
Beds, Baths: 12, 12
Floor Space: 7,858 sq. ft.
MLS Notes: Overlooking the grandiose Piazza della Signoria is the Palazzo Florentia, once the home of a noble Florentine family. Built in the 16th century, this 7,858 square foot palazzo has been completely renovated under the supervision of the Italian State to ensure that modern-day luxurious living standards were applied with the utmost respect for the historical value of the structure. The old terracotta bricks were restored and laid anew, not replaced. The flooring is of the finest and world famous Impruneta terracotta, meticulously finished by hand in specialized family run studious just outside Florence. With art history and exclusive taste wherever you turn, some of the property's features include views of the Palazzo Vecchio, the Neptune Fountain, and the Loggia dei Lanzi from all of the façade windows of Palazzo Florentia. The palazzo’s linear, elegant and almost understated façade guarantees a discreet presence in the lively piazza, which is full of tourists and art history pilgrims year-round. This detail makes this building an ideal and luxurious private residence in Florence: living in such a corner does not mean having to give up privacy and discretion.
Daniela Gisti / Precious Villas Luxury Real Estate
Las Vegas, Nevada
Price: $35,031,420 CAD
Beds, Baths: 3, 4+2
Floor Space: 6,230 sq. ft.
MLS Notes:This one-of-a-kind rooftop property, designed by acclaimed architect Jon Jerde, takes over the entire 59th floor of Palms Place tower in Las Vegas. The expansive area took four years to build and comprises 27,000 square feet of useable indoor and outdoor space. Custom features of the property include fully furnished, turn-key 7,100 square foot advanced luxury living space, including gym space, storage closets and hallways, 360-degree unobstructed view of the entire Las Vegas valley, private entrance and elevator access, three bedrooms, six bathrooms, home office and full gym. Other features include 26 flat screen televisions, 30-foot ceilings, an outdoor movie theater, sliding glass walls, a 20-person Jacuzzi, fully automated Crestron remote system and a second-story DJ booth. Also included with the property is art work from the owner’s personal collection, including one Picasso, one Dali and more.
Lisa Sutton and Deven Chase / Synergy Sotheby's International Realty
