Millennium Tower – San Francisco

Located in the “City by the Bay”, beautiful San Francisco, California – the Millennium Tower is an ultra-luxury, 60-story, residential tower.

Millennium Tower can be found at 301 Mission Street and has just announced a new lifestyle amenity for its residents — La Vie.

La Vie is a new monthly events program that’s designed to enhance both the Millennium Tower lifestyle, as well as showcase the many luxury amenities that are available to residents through Millennium Tower’s 20,000-square-foot Club Level.

San Francisco’s Millennium Tower features both incredible architecture and design that consistently draws new residents to this incredible, private residence building.

Millennium Tower offers a service-rich lifestyle along with luxurious amenities such as a private concierge and its “vertical neighborhood” feel, that centers around the Tower’s hallmark Club Level.

The Millennium Tower Club Level has proven to be a popular spot for neighbors to gather, and features an owners’ lounge, tasting room and cellar, private dining room (serviced by Chef Michael Mina’s RN74), screening room, children’s playroom, outdoor terrace, and a fitness center operated by Sports Club/LA, complete with Pilates and yoga studios, massage therapy, locker rooms, Jacuzzi and steam rooms as well as a 75-foot, indoor lap pool.

La Vie program offers Millennium Tower residents the opportunity to participate in exclusive and intriguing offerings such as a wine school seminar with renowned wine educator Karen MacNeil, fitness discussions with an expert from Sports Club/LA, monthly, themed “share your bottle” wine nights.

Another treat for San Francisco locals is a fireside chat with Millennium Tower resident and former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and football legend – Joe Montana.

For additional information, please visit: http://www.millenniumtowersf.com/

Photo: Residences at the Williamsburg

Manhattan is definitely New York City’s go-to international destination. But a little known secret is just over the East River in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is New York’s top neighborhood for avant-garde fashion, art and all things cool.

Continuing the trend of bringing upscale to Williamsburg, there is a stylish, new condominium and hotel project that will offer jetsetters a sophisticated location to live, play and be inspired.

The Residences at The Williamsburg and The Hotel Williamsburg at McCarren Park is an under-construction luxury development that will kick Williamsburg living and entertainment up a notch as the area’s first ever condominium to offer residents VIP access to premium services and amenities through a neighboring hotel.

The Residences at the Williamsburg is Brooklyn’s first high-end condominium offering its residents VIP access to premium hotel services and amenities.

After less than two months on the market, The Residences at The Williamsburg is already 35 percent sold.

The Residences at the Williamsburg includes very spacious one to three-bedroom homes. Prices range from approximately $446,500 to $1.6 million.

Residents will benefit from unparalleled amenities and services through the hotel including VIP access to the landscaped courtyard with private cabanas and sunbathing pool, the hotel’s rooftop bar, restaurant and lounge.

In addition, resident will enjoy additional services such as – valet parking, 24-hour concierge and room service, housekeeping, dog walking and pet care, among others.

All residents will receive exclusive guest privileges and direct billing at hotel facilities, as well as preferred discount rates for condominium owners’ friends and family.

The Residences at the Williamsburg is made up of two buildings, offering exposures on North 11th and North 12th Streets, and includes 57 sophisticated homes that surround a stunning interior courtyard. In addition, the property includes an exclusive 64-room boutique hotel, The Hotel Williamsburg.

This high-style boutique Hotel Williamsburg will provide both condo residents and hotel guests priority entry to its chic courtyard-level sunbathing pool with cabanas, rooftop bar with Manhattan skyline views and a stylish lounge. Condo residents will also enjoy available hotel services such as room service, housekeeping and turndown service, among others.

Buyers at The Residences at the Williamsburg will also enjoy a residents-only common rooftop with breathtaking Manhattan skyline views and available private rooftop cabanas.

For additional information, please visit 135n11.com or call (718) 207.6202 to schedule an appointment.

Photo: Villa Laura / Doorways, LTD.

Under the Tuscan Sun was a 2003 movie starring the beautiful actress, Diane Lane.  Lane’s character buys a lovely villa while on vacation in Tuscany, hoping to change her life after a divorce.

The villa from Under the Tuscan Sun is named – Villa Laura and just completed a four-year long renovation.

The newly restored Villa Laura is actually located in Cortona, Italy and is now available to rent.

The amazing Italian villa was purchased by the owners of California winery – Cline Cellars.

“As I made my way through the brambles to explore the ancient, crumbling villa for the first time, I felt like I was stepping into a fairytale, says Kit Burns, President of Doorways Ltd. “The villa lay in ruins, but I could see that it had great potential.”

The kitchens and bathrooms were custom crafted by a Tuscan artist, using marble surfaces and restored original stone walls. The wooden beds were replaced by wrought ironed hand-crafted frames from a local artisan. The bedding was made from the finest English linens.

The landscaping at Villa Laura is beautifully done, including an extensive rose garden surrounding a new in-ground pool, jacuzzi, and spectacular Roman fountain.

Photo: Villa Laura / Doorways, LTD.

The goal of the restoration was to maintain the villa’s original charm and magic. The interior is decorated with a combination of contemporary and antique furniture, found across Europe, by designer Jane Thompson.

Adjacent to Villa Laura is a rustic farmhouse that accommodates a total of 18 guests. The size makes it perfect destination weddings, families or large groups. “This is the perfect opportunity for guests to step into a movie set and live out their own adventure,” says Burns.

To rent Villa Laura and other luxurious European villas, please visit www.villavacations.com

By: Jay Hariani

It appears we have a new world record in the land of real estate. It’s been reported the world’s most expensive house has been built in Mumbai, India.

Mukesh Ambani is the world’s fourth richest man according to Forbes and the richest man in India.

This unbelievable new house, named Antilia has an estimated value of an eye-popping $1 billion !!!

The pricey building is 27 stories high (173 meters) and includes 37,000 square meters of floor space.

In addition to the living pace, this ultra-luxury new home features a health club with a a ballroom, a gym and dance studio, a minimum of one swimming pool, guestrooms, various lounges, in addition to an impressive 50-seat cinema.

If you’re worried about where to land your helicopter …. don’t. The swanky new luxurious digs has three helicopter pads located on the roof.

Parking also won’t be a problem. The property will include spaces for up to 160 vehicles.

Source: Guardian

San Francisco, the “City by the Bay, is well known around the world for many things: Golden Gate Bridge, sourdough bread, fog, seafood restaurants, and even earthquakes.  Well we can add – expensive real estate – to the list.

Living in the Bay Area can be expensive. San Francisco, being land locked by the Pacific Ocean to it’s west and San Francisco Bay to its east, doesn’t have the luxury other cities may have and continually grow by building new homes.

Even with the U.S. economy in shambles and free-falling housing prices, San Francisco – California, still has many, very expensive homes for sale.

Here’s a list of the 10 most expensive homes now on the market in scenic San Francisco.

– 2845 Broadway St., $65 million
– 2901 Broadway St., $45 million
– 2601 Broadway St., $15.5 million
– 2100 Vallejo St., $15.2 million
– 2860 Pierce St., $12.5 million
– 3444 Washington St., $12 million
– 601 Dolores St., $9.95 million
– 632 El Camino Del Mar, $9 million
– 2100 Pacific Ave., $8.9 million
– 3857 Clay St., $8.5 million

Courtesy of: The Sheffield

The Sheffield is a luxury condominium in the vibrant Columbus Circle neighborhood of Manhattan, New York.

The Sheffield is strategically located the heart of Manhattan ’s rich culture and just steps away from many of New York City’s world famous landmarks – Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center.

In addition, The Sheffield is nearby a number of high-end shops such as Bergdorf Goodman, Saks 5^th Avenue, and Barneys.

The luxurious Sheffield offers its owners an extraordinary range of amenities, including a 24-hour door man and concierge service, a state-of-the-art gym, his & hers spa, yoga & Pilates room, a private roof deck and swimming pool overlooking the New York City skyline.

Courtesy of: The Sheffield

Each condo home at The Sheffield also includes gourmet kitchens featuring Calacatta Gold marble countertops and custom Italian cabinetry.

Get pampered in your luxury spa-like bathrooms that feature a soak tub and glass-enclosed shower.

The Sheffield offers six elegant model homes to tour, and each has been designed by internationally renowned interior design and architect firm Cetra Ruddy.

For additional information, please visit – www.thesheffield.com

Sounds like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have decided to purchase a luxurious $40 million home in the picturesque hills of Valpolicella, Italy.

According to Sky Italy magazine, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were initially looking for an Italian villa in the $10 million price range.

But after seeing the stunning $40 million Italian villa, Pitt and Jolie decided to purchase the luxury vacation home.

The amazing home is about 18,000 square foot.

In a N.Y. Daily News article, they state that the home “features 15 bedrooms, a home cinema, two swimming pools, a gym, and several jacuzzis.”

Photo: Georges Biard, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Courtesy of: Vivos

Is the end of the world really near? Who knows. Maybe it’s time to do something about it, before it’s too late.

Many millionaires aren’t taking any chances and building their own survival bunkers. Vivos is a company located in Barstow, California. Owner Robert Vicino has built a luxury end-of-times bunker, deep beneath the Mojave Desert.

If the world is going to end above ground, then you better enjoy your time below ground in pure luxury style.

The survival bunker by Vivos Is approximately 13,000 square feet of living space. The bunker includes a gym, an atrium, plus all the amenities you would need to keep 132 lucky soles alive as chaos rains down above them.

The survival bunker has it all and just may justify its lofty price tag of $50,000. Luxury living at its best!

There is even a plan to build a jail, just in case a few of the survival bunker residents get a little rowdy and need to be thrown in the slammer.

As 2012 nears, and the over-hyped apocalypse almost here, Robert Vicino is open for business. The survival bunker will also protect its customers from the following natural or man-made disasters: massive volcano eruptions, solar flares, a pole shift, earthquakes, asteroids, tsunamis, bio terrorism, nuclear attack, chemical warfare and your basic widespread social anarchy.

Courtesy of: The St. Regis Atlanta

Since its creation in 1904, the St. Regis brand has been synonymous with a heritage of tradition, innovation and American luxury.

Founded by John Jacob Astor with the landmark St. Regis New York more than a century ago, St. Regis is known for delivering an unrivaled dimension of luxury, bespoke service and refined elegance at the best addresses in the world.

Located on top of the 151 room St. Regis Atlanta hotel, are 53 luxury homes – The Residences at The St. Regis Atlanta.

The St. Regis Atlanta is a 26-floor landmark building in the community of Buckhead, which is an exclusive enclave located several miles from downtown Atlanta, Georgia.

Pricing at The Residences at The St. Regis Atlanta begin at $2,200,000 for an entirely custom two-bedroom, and increase to more than $6,000,000.

The Residences at The St. Regis Atlanta epitomizes the elegance and refinement unique to gracious Southing living and brings a new dimension of luxury to Atlanta. This location represents the only St. Regis property in all of Georgia.

Located on 15 floors atop the luxury hotel, The Residences at The St. Regis Atlanta feature exceptional views of the city skyline, with each home positioned to provide expansive, corner vistas.

The Residences features entirely custom two-, three- and four-bedroom floor residences ranging from approximately 3,200 to 7,100 square feet, The Residences at The St. Regis Atlanta truly offer the ultimate in urban and luxury living.

The St. Regis Atlanta blends modern sophistication with classic Southern architecture, creating an environment of enlightened elegance. The 26-story building features a symmetrical façade with expansive semicircular windows and is surrounded by lush landscaping ideal for year-round enjoyment.

Courtesy of: The St. Regis Atlanta

As you enter The St. Regis Atlanta, Residences owners are greeted by a pair of dramatic, curved staircases that serve as the centerpiece of the hotel’s lobby. Two magnificent fireplaces, inspired by those found in traditional Southern estates, create an inviting atmosphere, along with multi-tiered chandeliers that cast a warm hue over the rich hardwood floors.

The Residences feature a separate entrance and parking, private elevators that deliver owners to their personal entrance foyers, access to the in-town resort’s exclusive facilities and St. Regis signature amenities, including St. Regis Butler Service, private health spa and fitness center, fine dining and the entire panoply of five-star services provided at The St. Regis Atlanta.

With The Residences, owners also have access to the property’s 40,000-square-foot Pool Piazza, Fitness Center, Wine Room with an inventory of more than 30,000 including rare and hard to get your hands on wines such from the J.L. Chave Collection and magnums of Screaming Eagle typically available only through mailing lists and charity auctions.

The West Paces Ferry neighborhood in Buckhead is home to some of the most beautiful and opulent residences in the South, including the Governor’s Mansion, Swan House, and the Atlanta History Center with its 33 acres of trails and gardens.

For additional information on The Residences at The St. Regis Atlanta –
http://www.88westpacesferry.com/

Courtesy of: Huf Haus

Have you ever dreamed of owning a 100% independent, self contained home that can generate enough energy to power its own heating, cooling and electricity demands?

Well Huf Haus from Germany, has worked very hard to make this dream of mankind come true.

On a yearly basis, Huf Haus builds 150 modular mansions, all over Europe, China, and now Russia. Prices for these luxurious homes start at $1.5 million.

The German-based company, which is more than 90 years old, is now making its homes available in the United States.

The North American operation is headed up by head architect, Alexander Kolbe.

Mr. Kolbe designs green zero-carbon “of the grid” houses made of glass exterior walls and based on Bauhausian (except for the pitched roofs made of solar panels.)

Courtesy of: Huf Haus

Below is a link featuring the Art 9 house designed by Alexander Kolbe:
http://www.dotgreenusa.com/index.php?page=0205.HUF_ART_9

This video showcases the Art 9 house:
http://www.huf-haus.com/images/video_art9/art9_gb.html

To view several of these 100% energy independent homes, go to:
http://www.huf-haus.com/gb/08_01_hausvorstellung.html

Courtesy of: Viceroy Anguilla Residences

The luxury Viceroy Anguilla Residences is comprised of 134 private island residences, and are currently available for immediate occupancy.

The Viceroy Anguilla Residences are located on 3,200 feet of beautiful, white sand beaches on Barnes and Meads Bays, which is along the island of Anguilla’s highly coveted northwest shore.

As construction is now complete, Viceroy Anguilla is currently in its final sales release. Buyers can find both contemporary beachfront and blufftop villas, sophisticated townhomes and opulent resort residences.

Pricing at the Viceroy Anguilla Residences begin at $935,000 and range up to $9.9 million.

Sales are very strong, and approximately 75 percent of these residences have been sold to date. Over $15 million in “new” sales have already been generated in 2010.

Each of the luxurious residences features interiors that were superbly designed by international tastemaker Kelly Wearstler, She skillfully fused the island’s aquatic landscapes with sculptural and organic elements such as driftwood, rattan, travertine and hand-carved sculptures.

A nice amenity for homeowners at Viceroy Anguilla is they will automatically receive membership into the Viceroy Club. Benefits include discounts and preferred access privileges at the highly acclaimed Caribbean resort and throughout the entire Viceroy Hotel Group collection of properties.

Several of the luxurious, on-property amenities include – a variety of unique dining experiences, an 8,000 square-foot
two-story oceanfront spa, three championship tennis courts, Sea Centre, personal chef/butler service and a Kid’s/Teen’s Club.

In addition, residents also have the choice of placing their home in the Rental Management Program which makes home ownership effortless.

For additional information, please visit – http://www.viceroyanguillaresidences.com