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Georgia’s Most Lavish Foreclosed Mansion
Le Reve, the once $50 million estate for sale in Forsyth County, Georgia was in foreclosure. It has now had yet another price cut down to a new low of $16.75 million. Real estate agent Troy Stowe put it bluntly in a piece on WSOC-TV, saying “now, our new strategy is, the house needs to go.” The new listing trumpets the fact that the home has been reduced by $32 million as well as indicating that the home is now bank owned.
La Reve was the home of Hubert and Norma Humphrey who designed their lavish seven-bedroom home with a private bowling alley, its own golf course, a massage room and a huge movie theater that is a replica of Atlanta’s Fox Theatre. There is also a train room that is a replica of the old Central Georgia Railroad from Atlanta to Macon to Savannah that Hubert Humphrey worked on for 17 years as a train conductor. This incredible edifice has 82 rooms, two elevators and 62 televisions. The grounds include a heated swimming pool, pool house, spa, private playground, stables, tennis court, formal gardens and a guest house.
YP Princess Renee Concept unveiled by Theodoros Fotiadis
Theodoros Fotiadis is creating waves with the unveiling of his YP Princess Renee Concept. Both magnificent and seaworthy, the master crafted beauty will utilize energy and eco-friendly ideologies for this the first in a line of sustainable and superior vessels.
It’s designed around a Zen philosophy and will make the owner and selected visitors feel like he/she has been transported into another world. Theodoros’ designs blend the epitome of luxury with sleek, modern designs. We caught up with the designer at his home in Greece.
Princess Renee preliminary specifications:
L.O.A: 170 meters/557.7 feet
Beam: 25 meters/82 feet
Number of decks: 8 (5 hull decks+3 superstructure decks)
Master berth: 1
Guest rooms: 20 VIP+40
Crew cabins: 80
Top Speed: 40-50 knots
Amenities: Gym, entertainment room, ballroom, spa, wine cellar, cigar humidor, salon, enclosed swimming pool, fine art gallery, library, convention room, internet room, lounge, helipad, security center, and cleaning facilities.
East 80th Street, Luxury Estate
The words “indoor waterfall” immediately brought my attention to this townhouse at 170th East 80 Street in Manhattan. After all, those aren’t words you hear too often in New York real estate. This 19 century townhouse has been reinvented over the last three years into a modern mansion by Kate Shin, president of WEmi:t LLC.
The one-of-a-kind 20-foot wide and 22-foot high indoor cascading waterfall, pond and sculpture garden add a calming note to the home which also has an art gallery on the first floor that can be put to private or commercial use. An indulgent 2,300-square-foot private spa lounge pampers with a jacuzzi, spa, sauna, massage room and a 1,000-bottle wine cellar.
The 13,000-square-foot home designed by Toshiko Mori Architects spans five levels. The parlor entertaining level has a grand living room, kitchen, pantry and dining room with a wall of Bendheim glass overlooking the waterfall and reflecting pool below. The third floor master suite includes a powder room, full bath, Dornbracht steam shower, Kohler “tea for two” bathtub, a large library or office in front and a serene bedroom space in the rear. Off the master suite is a grand terrace with planted grass, wood decking, and a skylight looking down onto the waterfall. Floors four, five, and six offer four bedrooms and the roof garden is a planted, green space. This incredible property is listed for $35 million through exclusive broker Paula Del Nunzio of Brown Harris Stevens.
Balemor, Major Player In Real Estate
The Balemor Estate was originally constructed for Elizabeth Paine as a gift for her marriage to Thomas Metcalf but has had major renovations since those days. The six-bedroom home is on over two acres. Terraces and formal gardens connect indoor and outdoor living. The home’s classic brick exterior reveals a space that has been considerably lightened up. French doors and abundance of windows contribute to a bright and modern space including a simple and contemporary living room. The modern kitchenhas a Wolf 6 burner induction gas cook top, Wolf range oven and microwave, Thermador refrigerator, and two Fisher and Paykal dual drawer dishwashers. The custom built pantry includes an additional refrigerator and an abundance of storage and a spacious seating area with a gas fireplace overlooks the terrace. The outdoor kitchen has a grilling deck and wood burning pizza oven and the formal dining room with dual fireplace is located between the living room and kitchen.
Sofitel London Unveils Tree Trimmed with Baccarat
The Sofitel London James who has unveiled the world’s most exclusive tree trimmed with Baccarat and Louis XIII Grand-Champagne Cognac, in the hotel lobby. The 16 1/2 foot tall tree deck with 200 miniature hand-made Baccarat crystal bottles of Louis XIII finished with 24 carat gold cost more than $55,000.
Baccarat’s Zenith Midnight Chandelier has been placed at the top of the tree and the matching denim material has been used very innovatively to give the tree a very trendy-chic look. Baccarat is collaborating with the hotel to offer a series of exclusive offers at Sofitel London St. James. So SPA by Sofitel, offers for $4,586 the ultimate spa package in which guests receive a unique piece of jewelry from Baccarat, the Psychedelic Crystal necklace, as well as a Zenith Signature treatment with Baccarat.
So SPA by Sofitel also offers a more affordable alternative at $300, which pairs the Zenith Signature treatment with Baccarat with a sensual, easy to wear, Baccarat Galet necklace. Rare pieces of Baccarat jewelry will be on display throughout the hotel’s public areas, along with an impressive exhibition of images from the Louis XIII archive.
Grand Park Orchard Hotel Singapore underwent a $62 million makeover
One of the well-known hotels across the globe, the Park Hotel Orchard in Singapore has undergone a complete makeover, not just the way it looks but also has a new name. The hotel underwent a $62 million renovation and will now be known as Grand Park Orchard Hotel at Singapore. The revamp has been done keeping in mind the fashion lovers in mind as the rooms will adorn “fashion spread inspired wall murals”. The hotel with 308 rooms will also feature an outdoor pool, two bars, a restaurant called Open House, a spa and a business centre. Adding to your luxurious stay there will also be be a four storey feet retail area spanning over 83,000 square feet called ‘Knightsbridge’, housing several flagship brand stores.
The highly elegant ‘Liner France’
Commissioned by Didier Spade, the celebrated liner France has been reconstructed and designed such that it could highlight the stylish ƒ”š¬…”French touch.
Excepted to arrive by 2015, the cruise will be able to accommodate around 500 passengers on its 240-meter-long deck along with palm trees in its center, 40 sqm of suites and a spa.
Family pays $500,000 for two-week stay at Bridgehampton’s Sandcastle
A family shelled out $500,000 for a two-week stay at the Bridgehampton’s Sandcastle owned by builder Joe Farrell.
The ultra luxurious 11.5-acre estate features a 31,000 square-foot compound which features a two-lane bowling alley, a skateboard half-pipe, a rock climbing wall, a disco, a tennis court, theater, a children’s entertainment center, a spa facility and a heated gunite pool with an underwater stereo system.
Sophie Loren christens the splendid luxury superyacht ‘SC Magnifica’
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Dressed in a floor-length black gown, Hollywood movie legend Sophia Loren officially christened SC Magnifica in front of German and Italian VIPs at Hamburg port.
Specifications:
- 293 metres long and 32 metres wide
- Capacity to carry 2,500 passengers
- Sea-facing cabin with balcony
- 1,000-strong crew
- MSC‚ Aurea‚ Spa which include saunas, Turkish baths, fitness centre, beauty salon, Thalassotherapy room, relaxation area and massage rooms
- Solarium
- 3 swimming pools
- Magrodome’ retractable roof
- 5 restaurants
- 17 bars
- Internet cafƒ
- Cigar lounge
- 1,200-seat theatre
- 4-D Cinema
- Mini bowling alley
- Casino
- Disco
The naming ceremony of Panamax’s 11th cruise ship also brought together Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti and Greek singer Nana Mouskouri.
Top 10 women millionaires from Britain
Women are no less than men in handling businesses. You would be alarmed to know that 72000 women in the UK alone are millionaires and have made their place in the world’s wealthiest list by superseding many men down there.
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1. J K Rowling
Net Worth: ‚£647m
Millionaire Story:
Joanne “Jo” Murray, better known under the pen name J. K. Rowling is a British author best known as the creator of the Harry Potter fantasy‚ series, the idea for which was conceived whilst on a train trip from Manchester‚ to London in 1990.
According to sources, Rowling has an estimated net worth of $1 billion.
2. Amanda Staveley
Net Worth: ‚£80m
Millionaire Story:
Amanda Staveley, 37, the British financier with a net worth $107.7 million specializes in getting deals from Middle Eastern investors to British companies.
She has even helped negotiate a $4.7 billion investment in Barclays. She also helped crack another deal in which Dubai investors bought the Manchester City soccer team.
3. Judy Craymer
Net Worth: ‚£75m
Millionaire Story:
Remember the smash hit musical Mamma Mia! – based on the songs of ABBA? The brain child of producer Judy Craymer, the musical earns money for her even now ($5.4 million a year) when one of the casts sings the Abba song Money, Money, Money. Reason? Jude has a 50% share in Craymer’s company Littlestar which has an annual turnover of $1009 million.
4. Natalie Massenet
Net Worth: ‚£50m
Millionaire Story:
Touted to be the woman behind one of the Noughties’ most successful businesses, Natalie Massenet, became a multi millionaire after selling her designer shopping website – Net-a-Porter – for $67.2 million.
5. Judy Naakƒ
Net Worth: ‚£30m
Millionaire Story:
Judy Naake, also known as the the guru of self tanning’ is the brain behind the St Tropez self tanning range.
Known for eradicating the common pitfalls of fake tanning such as orange effect, streaking and staying power, the St Tropez self tanning range is a revolutionary formulation that took the markets of UK and Ireland by storm when it first launched in 1995.
Her products are widely used and her huge fan following comprises of celebrities, and famous beauty experts.
Net Worth: NA
Millionaire Story:
Former nude model plus columnist for the 1970s soft porn magazine Knave and formerly married to Metromedia billionaire John Kluge, Patricia Kluge enjoyed the title of being married to the wealthiest man in America at that time. Some of their high profile friends included Malcolm Forbes, Frank Sinatra and Katherine Graham.
Divorced some 20 years ago, Patricia invested her annulment settlement in starting a winery and building a replica of an English country estate in Virginia.
7. Cynthia Carroll
Net Worth: NA
Millionaire Story:
Cynthia Carroll, chief executive officer of the world’s largest platinum producer, Anglo American PLC, a London, UK mining company was ranked the fifth most powerful woman in the world in 2008.
According to sources, Cynthia’s annual salary at Anglo American is ‚£1,050,000 with an annual bonus of ‚£319,000.
8. Sarah Tremellen
Net Worth: NA
Millionaire Story:
Sarah Tremellen aged 44 is a Cambridge graduate and former TV and Radio researcher who took voluntary retirement when she wanted to have a baby.
While pregnant, Sarah found that her bra size ballooned to a G cup and to add to her miseries, no shop had been selling beyond the D-size. It was then that she launched the lingerie firm Bravissimo in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
Her firm supplies gorgeous lingerie in cup sizes up to 40JJ and has now grown into a multi-million pound award-winning business with annual sales of over ‚£30m.
9. Dawn Gibbins
Net Worth: NA
Millionaire Story:
Dawn Gibbins MBE is a British entrepreneur who started commercial and industrial flooring company Flowcrete in 1982 in South Cheshire, England‚ with her late father, Peter Gibbins.
She oversaw its international and domestic growth, covering 30 offices worldwide and 12 manufacturing sites in the UK, Asia, Sweden, Belgium, South Africa, US and Brazil.
Dawn, often called a Å”Secret Millionaire, has reportedly given away ‚£250,000 to 3 charities, based in Bristol.
10. Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne
Net Worth: ‚£20million
Millionaire Story:
A writer specializing in Cookery and food allergies, Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne aged 38, is a mother of three, who spent almost three years perfecting her gluten-free recipe for bread after her son Robin developed an allergic reaction to normal bread.
Her success story started when in less than two months, she earned no less than ‚£20million selling her home-made loaf.
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