For the ultimate living in Tarpon Springs, Florida, take a look at this stunning Mediterranean estate. The luxury estate features 9 bedrooms, 13 full baths and 4 half baths.

Located in Tarpon Springs, Florida and offered by Sotheby’s International Realty, this gorgeous 16 acre luxury estate offers the best in luxury living. The estate offers 21,000 square feet of living space plus there’s guest house, 6,200 square feet in size. As you enter, you’ll be in awe by the 26 feet tall vaulted ceiling in the foyer.

The luxurious master bedroom features a coffered wood ceiling. Behind the bedroom is a small office with built-in cabinetry. Down the hallway you arrive in the master bath and find beautiful travertine marbled floors. There are granite countertops and dark wood cabinetry.

The pre-cast stone hood dominates the gourmet kitchen. Find modern appliances and incredible detailing. Off the kitchen is a 1,200 bottle capacity wine cellar.

The Village which feels like an intimate town with its own movie house with marquee, poker and cigar room, pub, loft style music lounge, book store/library and even an ice-cream shop.

The incredible 200,000 gallon luxury pool is reported to be the biggest residential water park in Florida. This lush oasis includes a lazy river and 14 waterfalls plus a rope bridge. Slide down a twisting flume into the refreshing pool. Enjoy the attached spa plus both a sauna and steam room.

This Tarpon Springs, Florida luxury property has it all. The luxurious amenities are endless and you feel like a millionaire enjoying a VIP lifestyle.

If you are a car collector, you’ll appreciate a 6 car motor court. To enjoy the estate grounds, stroll down the gated boardwalk that leads to 11 acres of riding trails.

If you are looking to buy a luxury estate like this stunning Mediterranean estate in Tarpon Springs, Florida, please contact us. Stay on top of the latest luxury home listings by following this luxury blog.

On the market is a fabulous piece of historic real estate in scenic Ranchos Palos Verdes, California. This beautiful 5 bedroom 4 bath luxury home is simply fabulous! Luxury living at its very best.

This luxury estate was designed by famed architect Gordon Kaufmann who also worked on the Hoover Dam in Nevada. Built in 1929, this luxury property is located on 2 acres of land and surrounded by parkland. Situated on a peninsula, it provides incredible Pacific Ocean views.

This rare and luxurious 5,000 sq ft retreat also features 2 guest houses, a pool and spa. As you arrive, you’re greeted by a stunning stone entrance with large wooden doors.

Offered here is an authentic 1929 Mediterranean Revival masterpiece located on the coveted Ranchos Palos Verdes coastline. Surrounded by protected parkland and the sprawling Pacific Ocean, this rare and magnificent retreat has been meticulously maintained to preserve the integrity of

The main house of this Mediterranean Revival masterpiece estate is split into two different levels. There is a gourmet kitchen, rich in details but updated with the most modern, high-end appliances. Entertain your guests in luxury style. All rooms have large windows that provide stunning ocean views and cool ocean breezes when opened.

The quality of the home’s craftsmanship is top notch. Enjoy a beautiful garden, fountain, five car garage and finished barn.

This gorgeous, Mediterranean Revival estate in upscale Ranchos Palos Verdes, California is offered Peninsula Sotheby’s International Realty.

If you are interested in learning more about this incredible luxury Mediterranean estate in Ranchos Palos Verdes, California – please contact The Life of Luxury. Keep abreast of the latest in luxury real estate by regularly visiting this luxury blog.

This sensational property in Texas provides you with one-of-a-kind views. This luxury estate is located behind the exclusive gated area of Mystic Shores. This upscale area is more commonly known as The Peninsula.

The magnificent home feature 5,400 sq ft of luxury living space, with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Built in 2012, this luxurious custom home in Casa de Canyon lies on 2.42 beautiful acres of land. It’s ideally situated and stands alone as one enters the cul-de-sac.

As you approach the main entrance, you’ll notice a stunning courtyard entry that has been beautifully landscaped utilizing both flagstone and lush plants. There is also a gorgeous, water feature fountain.

The home’s interior is also adorned with stone features that match the flagstone used on the exterior.

The outdoor swimming pool makes for the ideal place to swim and entertain friends and family. Enjoy incredible views from the custom pool and backyard of nearby Canyon Lake.

The waterfront property comes with a 4-car oversized garage.

This amazing, luxury real estate gem is offered by Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty.

To learn more about this luxury estate in Casa de Canyon in Spring Branch, Texas – please contact The Life of Luxury for assistance. Follow our luxury blog to see more amazing real estate properties for sale.

Found near the city limits of Escazu and Santa Ana in tropical Costa Rica, this incredible luxury estate is for sale.

Enjoy the unobstructed panoramic mountain and city views from this amazing 4 bedrooms, 6 full bathroom home. Offering a living area of more than 1,300 m2, this luxury home is ideal for anyone who has yearned to live in Costa Rica.

This home was built from top to bottom with the best materials and craftsmanship. Ideal for entertaining, try the incredible home theatre with a 120” screen, hi-fi audio equipment and comfortable theatre chairs.

To go upstairs, you have two choices – walk up the grand staircase or take the elevator that covers all four levels.

The master suite is stunning and has electric blinds. Step outside on a wraparound balcony with a spiral stair case that takes you down to the beautiful swimming pool. Enjoy the separate his and her sides in the master bathroom as well as a huge shower offering a fully customizable Kohler Water Tile system with a DTV digital interface.

On the ground floor, you’ll find the kitchen and bar area, formal dining room with a crystal chandelier, the great room, playroom, office, wine cava, butler’s pantry, full size gymnasium and a spa with massage room. The spacious kitchen offers direct access to a covered patio and the garden with a heated pool and an outdoor kitchen.

Asking price for this luxury home is $3,900,000 USD

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The Mission Hill Family Estate

Mission Hill Family Estate is one of the most unexpected and exquisite wine destinations for travelers seeking an escape this spring.

The Estate, which was recently recognized as the ‘Canadian Wine Producer of the Year’ at the 2011 International Wine & Spirit Competition and was the winner of the InterVin Winery of the Year award, is a true hidden gem.

The Mission Hill Family Estate is located in British Columbia’s stunning Okanagan Valley, and the luxury estate winery offers its guests a relaxing and cultural experience in a dazzling lakeside mountaintop setting.

The Mission Hill Family Estate winery experience is second to none, featuring  an extensive exhibition of French sculpture, spectacular architecture from famed architect Tom Kundig, an award-winning restaurant, impressive views and impeccable service.

The Estate offers visitors a variety of winery tours and tastings, culinary workshops, fine arts, and special events. During the summer months, Mission Hill Family Estate’s natural grass outdoor amphitheater, with a commanding view of Lake Okanagan, is home to concerts and cultural events including plays, productions and readings.

With sustainable practices that ensure care for the environment, and a timelessness that respects the Estate’s European heritage, guests experience the height of winemaking in an incomparable winery.

For more information, please visit: www.missionhillwinery.com/

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The late Hollywood producer Aaron Spelling, who died in 2006 may be rolling over in his grave. It’s a brutal real estate market out there but now on the market is the most expensive home for sale in the United States.

Aaron Spelling’s widow, Candy, just put the expansive mansion up for sale. The estate is called “The Spelling Manor.” The asking price is an amazing $150 million.

The Spelling mansion is the largest home in Los Angeles County. This iconic French chateau-style property offers about 56,000 square feet of living space and is situated on 4.7 luscious acres of land.

“This house is the equivalent of a mid-sized hotel,” wife Candy Spelling tells PEOPLE. “It’s a lot of work.

Of course it’s going to take an army of helpers to maintain this mansion, including gardeners, security personnel and housekeepers. The house includes a bowling alley, wine cellar, three gift-wrapping rooms, library, gym, screening room, humidity-controlled silver storage room. Outside offers a tennis court, fountains, a water fall, a pool and spa, a reflecting pool and 16 car ports.

Aaron Spelling became Hollywood’s most prolific television producer. He was executive producer of following hit shows – “Melrose Place,” “Beverly Hills, 90210,” “Dynasty,” and “The Love Boat.”

“I have wonderful memories here,” Spelling sighs. “But I feel like it’s a new chapter in my life – and it’s just me in this big house!”

The latest addition to the over $100 million property club, was once owned by William Randolph Hearst, the newspaper mogul . This $165 million estate is located in Beverly Hills. It was built in the 1920s, and featured in the film “The Godfather”.  This mansion has 29-bedrooms and three swimming pools, plus a movie theater.

Why do these mega-mansions continue to skyrocket in price?  Because a good one is so hard to find.   ”God’s not making any more land. ‘Trophy properties’ are a true microeconomy with much less supply than demand.”  Full article

Despite a steep downturn in the U.S. housing market, the luxury home market remains strong in throughout the U.S.  A record breaking $175 million real estate sale in Colorado breaks a new national record for the highest value home ever sold. While the overall U. S. housing market has taken a downturn, wealthy home buyers continue to invest in homes at the very top of the market.

Evidence of the strength of the luxury home segment was revealed in late November with the sale of the Trinchera Ranch in Colorado for a record-setting $175 million. This sale breaks the U.S. residential sales record of $103 million set earlier this year in New York’s Hamptons.

Sellers of the Colorado property were the heirs of the late Malcolm Forbes, who acquired control of the historic Trinchera ranch in 1969. The buyer is billionaire hedge fund manager Louis Moore Bacon, who appears as number 286 on the Forbes list of the wealthiest Americans. Trinchera is the largest ranch in Colorado and its 171,400 acres contain five residences, as well as a Western style lodge with 16 bedrooms.

Although the Colorado sale set a U.S. sales record, it fell short of the world record residential purchase, also set this year, with Sheikh Hamad of Qatar’s acquisition of a penthouse condominium in London for £100 million – equivalent to about $200 million at the time of the sale.

“Although the vast Colorado ranch, the ocean front lot in the Hamptons, and the London penthouse condominium are not apples-to-apples comparisons, they are each indicative of the health of the very top of the world’s luxury home market,” said Laurie Moore-Moore, Founder of The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, an international organization which tracks the luxury home market and trains luxury real estate agents.

“These sales illustrate the fact that there are more rich households than ever before and the world’s wealthiest have shifted more of their investment dollars out of alternative investments like commodities and into multiple residences.

Based on this year’s World Wealth Report from Merrill Lynch and CapGemini, the world’s über rich have invested 12% of their total portfolios in homes other than a primary residence,” said Moore-Moore. “In short, there is more money than ever competing for homes at the very top of the market. The luxury residential market is the good news story in real estate.”

Mike Montpetit, a real estate professional with Town & Country Realty and member of The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, agrees. “In most markets across the country, the very top of the market remains healthy – luxury is the ‘sweet spot’ in real estate.”