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Located in Sandton, an affluent area in the metro of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, this magnificent estate has Mediterranean-style architecture details. The elegant home boasts the finest imported marble, hand-crafted rosewood fittings and artisan ironwork. The beautiful park like garden with swimming pool is the piece de resistance this grand estate.
The moment you step into this elegant home, you are greeted by a grand staircase and soaring 20-foot ceiling foyer with dramatic domed skylight. Located in South Granville, Vancouver West, British Columbia, the 11,169 sq. ft. house features a gourmet chef’s kitchen and a separate wok kitchen. Other lavish features include marble and cherry wood flooring, gold plated ceiling in powder room, cinema room, billiard room and a beautiful indoor swimming pool.
This historically significant Neo-Classical home located in Pacific Heights, San Francisco was built in 1906 and designed by renowned architect Julius E. Krafft.
The 8,335 sq. ft. home features a stunning entrance portico, grand wooden staircase, formal living room, formal dining room, parlor, gourmet kitchen with breakfast area, indoor solarium, 6 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms.
Situated on a hill in Montecito, California, this Tuscan-style villa with breathtaking views of the mountain and ocean evokes visions of sun-drenched Mediterranean vineyards. The soaring entry hall basks in the soft glow of a skylight and cool stone floor and stairway complemented by custom ironwork. A living room conveys the warmth and comfort of home with its fireplace, wide-plank floor, open-beam ceiling and outdoor access. Outdoor entertainment areas including a pool, spa and cabana provide more panoramic views.
This Bel Air Palace known as Chateau d’Or is an amazing mega-mansion designed to look like an 18th century French Palace. Situated on 2.5 acres of land, the mansion features 15 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, a dinning room that can fit over 50 people and a gorgeous outdoor pool area and manicured gardens.
This elegant ocean front home located on the northern tip of Key Largo in the Florida Keys enjoys spectacular ocean views from almost every room. The house features doorways and moulding panelled in rich maple, and built-in cabinetry in the formal dinning room and office. The master bathroom has its own private terrace. A beautiful infinity pool with panoramic ocean views makes this home the ultimate in waterfront living.
This elegant neo-Italian Renaissance mansion in Manhattan, New York has a stately limestone façade and five floors comprising of 21,000 sq. ft. of living space. The townhouse with a dramatic foyer and grand marble staircase has an eclectic interior decor mixing classic charm with a contemporary flair. The luxury townhouse with private elevator is on the market for US$50 million.
This breathtaking architectural masterpiece located in Canmore, Alberta, Canada is a world class estate in the exclusive gated community, The Cairns on the Bow. The estate is a private castle in the Rocky Mountains offering 11,058 square feet of living space. There is a hidden staircase that leads down to a stone-walled grotto with waterfall and gated wine room. The exquisite residence has an asking price of CAN$12 million.
