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WATERFRONT LIVINGLIFESTYLE SERIES
Extraordinary Art. Exclusive Homes.
WATERFRONT LIVINGLIFESTYLE SERIES
Extraordinary Art. Exclusive Homes.
Disclaimer: Photography and material in the publication may not be reproduced in any form without the permission of Christie’s International Real Estate, Inc. All properties featured in this booklet are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal without notice. All details featured in this booklet were correct at the time of press. Christie’s International Real Estate, Inc. believes all material and editorial to be correct, but assumes no legal responsibility for accuracy.
@2016 Christie’s International Real Estate, Inc. All rights reserved.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 01
AUSTRALIA, AFRICA & EUROPE 02
Elaine Gardens | Sydney, Australia 04
Villa Putman | Tangier, Morocco 06
Exceptional Waterfront Villa | Sardinia, Italy 08
Villa Volpi | Sabaudia, Rome, Italy 10
AMERICAS 12
Briar Patch | East Hampton, New York 15
Historic East Hampton Estate | East Hampton, New York 17
Bayfront Estate | Shelter Island, New York 18
Tavern Island | Rowayton, Connecticut 22
Lake View Estate | Barrington Hills, Illinois 24
Riverbend | Savannah, Georgia 26
Charleston Harbor Estate | Charleston, South Carolina 28
Shell Point | Tucker’s Town, Bermuda 30
The Rossi House | Seaside, Florida 32
Kauapea Road Estate | Kilauea, Hawaii 36
Makena Beach House | South Maui, Hawaii 38
Playa Barrigona | Guanacaste, Costa Rica 40
Villa Caju | Uruçuca, Bahia, Brazil 42
Los Primos | Punta del Este, Uruguay 44
The Perfect Vantage Point | Victoria, Canada 46
WATERFRONT LIVING
The waterfront lifestyle delivers a feeling of incomparable escapism. Whether ocean, sea, or lake, few locations offer more opportunities for recreation and relaxation as those set against the backdrop of the world’s most beautiful bodies of water.
Waterfront Living, from Christie’s International Real Estate’s Lifestyle Series, is a showcase of exclusive homes situated in some of the most coveted waterfront locations across the globe. From private islands and oceanfront compounds to lakeside retreats and beachfront villas, these properties capture the splendor of life on the water. Discover your dream waterfront lifestyle.
To view these exceptional properties and more luxury waterfront estates from around the world, please visit www.christiesrealestate.com.
AUSTRALIA, AFRICA & EUROPE
“The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” — Jacques Cousteau
Elaine Gardens Sydney, Australia
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Australia’s most significant private estate is one of the world’s most exciting residential opportunities. This historic Sydney Harbour landmark is approved for four world-class residences. Purchasers may consider a variety of configurations, from acquiring the entire estate to purchasing one or more of the individual home sites.
Christie’s International Real Estate Zackary Wright · +1 310 385 2680 [email protected]
Web: 1418897
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Villa PutmanTangier, Morocco
Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea from cliffs above the Strait of Gibraltar, this one-of-a-kind Tangier villa was constructed by the celebrated architect Andree Putman. A masterpiece of clean lines and geometric forms, the stunning 8,600-square-foot home is arranged over four levels, with spectacular 180-degree sea-view terraces on every floor.
Christie’s International Real Estate Sandrine Kockum · +44(0) 207 389 2522 [email protected]
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Photography by: Eric Jasen 7
Exceptional Waterfront VillaSardinia, Italy
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Located at the water’s edge with breathtaking views over the Archipelago de la Maddalena, this sensational villa was designed by renowned architect Peter Thornton Schneck to blend into its secluded setting in one of the most beautiful and sought-after areas of Costa Smeralda. The residence has access to a semi-private beach and is close to Porto Cervo’s exclusive restaurants, boutiques, yacht club, and the prestigious Pevero golf club.
Christie’s International Real Estate Sandrine Kockum · +44(0) 207 389 2522 [email protected]
Web: CS3279
Villa Volpi Sabaudia, Rome, Italy
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On the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea, approximately 60 miles south of Rome near the resort town of Sabaudia, Villa Volpi is the singularly breathtaking creation of Countess Nathalie Volpi di Misurata. Following in the tradition of Palladio, as well as ancient Greek architecture, this rare estate is a triumph of design ensconced amid 26 acres of natural terrain within a national park, offering nearly 1,300 feet of Mediterranean coastline and a private lake.
Christie’s International Real Estate Sandrine Kockum · +44(0) 207 389 2522 [email protected]
Web: 23278
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AMERICAS
“For whatever we lose… It’s always our self we find in the sea.” —E.E. Cummings
Villa Aloni Antiparos, Greece
Villa Aloni is a modernist eco villa designed to be at one with its breathtaking hilltop setting on the tranquil Cycladic island of Antiparos. The multi-award-winning stone structure was designed by decaArchitecture and is listed as one of the top 100 contemporary houses in the Taschen 100. Completely tranquil and private, the five-bedroom home spans nearly 3,700 square feet, surrounded by several outdoor lounge areas, an infinity pool, and nearly three acres of landscaped grounds with private beach access.
Ploumis Sotiropoulos Real Estate Maria Gryllaki · +30 210 3643112 [email protected]
Web: C5507914
Briar Patch East Hampton, New York
This magnificent 11.2-acre waterfront estate, often called one of the most beautiful properties in the Hamptons, offers two classic Peter Marino residences and a quarter mile of waterfront on fabled Georgica Pond. Briar Patch enjoys stunning panoramic views across the pond to the Atlantic Ocean in the distance. The prevailing onshore ocean breezes convey cool air throughout the summer and the southern exposure creates magical light in every season.
Christie’s International Real Estate Kathleen Coumou · +1 212 468 7140 [email protected]
Web: 45456
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This bucolic East Hampton estate enjoys a prime water view location overlooking the Maidstone Golf Club, Hook Pond, and the Atlantic Ocean. Originally built in 1927, the four-bedroom main residence conveys traditional elegance. The glori-ous 1.4-acre grounds host a separate building with a guest apartment and garage, manicured lawns, and mature plantings, including English holly and a century-old copper beech tree, which have been strategically placed for privacy.
Brown Harris Stevens of the Hamptons Peter M. Turino · +1 631 903 6115 [email protected]
Martha P. Gundersen · +1 631 903 6131 [email protected]
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Historic East Hampton EstateEast Hampton, New York
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Bayfront EstateShelter Island, New York
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This important 5.4-acre Shelter Island estate boasts 500 feet of water frontage on Gardiner’s Bay, which is bulk-headed for maximum protection. The classic main house was built in 2002 and offers 8,000 square feet of sophisticated living spaces with majestic bay views throughout. The accommodations include a luxurious first-floor master suite, three additional bedrooms, and four full and four half bathrooms. The manicured grounds include a heated waterside pool and a large pool house.
Brown Harris Stevens of the Hamptons Peter M. Turino · +1 631 903 6115 [email protected]
Web: C57574
Christine M. Saar · +1 631 903 6148 [email protected]
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FINE CHINESE PAINTINGS
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LIU KUO-SUNG (LIU GUOSONG, B. 1932)Heaven at Your Fingertips (detail) scroll, mounted and framed, ink and color on paper 152.1 x 76.4 cm. (59 7/8 x 30 in.)
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With 360-degree views of Long Island Sound and the Connecti-cut coast, and an unrivaled location just one hour from New York City, Tavern Island is one of the rarest availabilities in the New York metropolitan area. The idyllic 3.5-acre private island is graced with a grand Tudor-style main house, a circa-1700 cottage, and landscaped grounds with a 75-foot swimming pool, several private beaches, and a dock with a protective sea wall—providing safe harbor for two shore launches.
Christie’s International Real Estate Kathleen Coumou · +1 212 468 7140 [email protected]
Web: 99123136
Tavern Island Rowayton, Connecticut
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Lake View EstateBarrington Hills, Illinois
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Located in prestigious Barrington Hills, just outside Chicago, this elegant estate encompasses more than eight private acres of beautifully manicured lawns with mature trees and two gorgeous lakes. The sophisticated residence provides approximately 20,000 square feet of living space equipped with custom finishes and state-of-the-art amenities. Ideal for entertaining, a large swimming pool is the focal point of the outdoor area, which is further complemented by a lakeside fire pit.
Christie’s International Real Estate Rick Moeser · +1 561 805 7327 [email protected]
Web: C57271
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Riverbend Savannah, Georgia
The most significant offering in Savannah, Georgia, this estate is aptly named “Riverbend” for its pano-ramic views over the Wilmington River. This world-class property, owned by celebrity chef Paula Deen, is sited on a high bluff with 300 feet of deepwater frontage. Private and secluded, the estate is accessed through a secured gated entrance with a beautiful drive enhanced with lush landscaping.
Christie’s International Real Estate Rick Moeser · +1 561 805 7327 [email protected]
Web: 136037
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Charleston Harbor EstateCharleston, South Carolina
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Iconic views, architectural ingenuity, and Southern elegance converge at this one-of-a-kind property on Charleston Harbor. The 2.7-acre estate boasts the only privately owned dock in downtown Charleston—a 240-foot-long concrete walkway with a 20,000-pound-capacity boat lift, once used by the United States Navy. The main residence is strategically positioned on concrete pilings above the water to optimize unsurpassed views of the harbor, Fort Sumter, and the historic Charleston peninsula.
Christie’s International Real Estate Rick Moeser · +1 561 805 7327 [email protected]
Web: 1303255
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Shell PointTucker’s Town, Bermuda
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Just two hours from New York and seven from London, Bermuda is the Jewel of the Atlantic; and this elegantly understated two-acre estate set on turquoise Castle Harbour is a special Tucker’s Town gem. The single-level main house, guest cottage, and apartment provide 6,500 square feet of luxurious accommodations amid tranquil, blossoming grounds. A private deepwater dock, jetty, boat slip and mooring, and an unrivalled location within a walk or golf-cart ride of the Mid-Ocean and Tucker’s Point golf clubs, make Shell Point a paradise for boaters and golfers alike.
Sinclair Realty Bermuda Karin H. Sinclair · +1 441 296 0278 [email protected]
Web: C56814
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The Rossi HouseSeaside, Florida
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This contemporary beachfront masterpiece is the only house in the United States designed by Pritzker Prize–winning architect Aldo Rossi. Situated in the town of Seaside on Florida’s Gulf Coast, the property comprises three gulf-side lots with 91 feet of frontage on one of the country’s finest beaches. The Rossi House is appointed with 2,748 square feet of heated and cooled interior space with 2,230 square feet of outdoor areas including a spectacular roof deck overlooking the sea.
Christie’s International Real Estate Rick Moeser · +1 561 805 7327 [email protected]
Web: C5690033
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Kauapea Road Estate Kilauea, Hawaii
Perched on a bluff above secluded Secret Beach with a three-bedroom bungalow-style home, this elevated estate of more than 28 acres features ocean, mountain, and extended coastal vistas, unfolding down the length of Kauai’s North Shore with the Na Pali Coast and Mount Makana on the horizon.
Christie’s International Real Estate Zackary Wright · +1 310 385 2680 [email protected]
Web: 286218
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Makena Beach HouseSouth Maui, Hawaii
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Located on Maui’s celebrated Makena Beach, this two-story retreat enjoys three bedrooms and three bathrooms, beautiful vaulted ceilings, a covered lanai, and tennis court. In the lush, tropically landscaped gardens, a hidden path leads directly to the beach.
Christie’s International Real Estate Zackary Wright · +1 310 385 2690 [email protected]
Web: 367718
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Playa BarrigonaGuanacaste, Costa Rica
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Supremely situated amid a privately owned jungle in a remote area of Costa Rica’s lush Nicoya Peninsula, the villas on Playa Barrigona are tropical retreats unlike any other. Owned by celebrated actor Mel Gibson, each of the three homes is nestled on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean. A secluded white-sand beach is just a short walk away and the sights and sounds of the jungle envelop the grounds.
Christie’s International Real Estate Rick Moeser · +1 561 805 7327 [email protected]
Web: C55265
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Villa CajuUruçuca, Bahia, Brazil
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Villa Caju lies between a beautiful white-sand beach and verdant rainfor-est within the UNESCO Mata Atlântica Biosphere Reserve on Brazil’s Bahia coast. Perfectly integrated into its idyllic environment, this spectacular residence was crafted with natural, locally sourced materials and offers more than 10,700 square feet with six bedrooms, and more than 5,000 square feet of decks and balconies. More than five acres of paradisiacal grounds include a pool, beachfront pergola, separate atelier, and staff cottage.
Christie’s International Real Estate Rick Moeser · +1 561 805 7327 [email protected]
Web: C57536
The largest waterfront property in Punta del Este, Los Primos is situated along the scenic coastal road that links the resort city to the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo. The creation of renowned architect Pachi Firpo and famed superyacht designer Jack Setton, this private compound offers expansive living spaces with designer furnishings, and magnificent grounds with 1,500 feet of ocean frontage and a landscaped amphitheatre for grand-scale events and entertaining.
Christie’s International Real Estate Rick Moeser · +1 561 805 7327 [email protected]
Web: C57494
Los Primos Punta del Este, Uruguay
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The Perfect Vantage PointVictoria, Canada
This oceanfront home was created to showcase 360-degree views of the Juan de Fuca Strait and the Olympic Mountains from its prime position on Gonzales Bay, Victoria’s finest urban waterfront. Designed by de Hoog & Kierulf architects, the stunning contemporary retreat features 4,810 square feet of beautiful interior space and an outdoor entertaining area enhanced with an infinity pool, spa, wet bar, and direct access to the city’s premier beach.
Christie’s International Real Estate Zackary Wright · +1 310 385 2680 [email protected]
Web: C56728
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The Perfect Vantage PointVictoria, Canada
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“A lake is the landscape’s most beautiful and expressive feature. It is earth’s eye; looking into which the beholder meas-ures the depth of his own nature.”
— Henry David Thoreau
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AMERICALos Angeles10100 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 225Los Angeles, California 90067USAT +1 310 385 2690
ASIAHong Kong22nd Floor, Alexandra House18 Chater RoadCentral, Hong KongT +852 2978 6788
New York20 Rockefeller PlazaNew York, New York 10020USAT +1 212 468 7140
EUROPELondon8 King Street, St. James’sLondon SW1Y 6QTUnited KingdomT +44 20 7389 2522
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MoscowRomanov pereulok 2/6-13Moscow, 125009RussiaT +7 495 937 6364
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