This month’s issue of Significant Sales starts with the sale of a spectacular estate in beautiful Montecito, highlighting the strength of coastal properties in California. Additionally, we showcase magnificent properties in Manhattan, Hawaii and Aspen. On a global level we are proud to present top sales in both Portugal and Hong Kong.
1. Sotheby’s International Realty-Montecito-Coast Village Road Brokerage | $21,500,000 | California, USA
This spectacular estate offers panoramic views over the Santa Barbara coastline. The main residence features five bedrooms, six baths and three powder rooms. A two-bedroom, two-bath guest house, swimming pool, cabana, tennis court and circular motor court are also located on the property.
2. Sotheby’s International Realty-East Side Manhattan Brokerage | $19,250,000 | New York, USA
This immense duplex is located in one of Manhattan’s most celebrated residential landmarks designed by architect Rosario Candela. The 15-room apartment includes a private elevator landing, a vast marble Gallery and a grand staircase. The main level features a baronial living room, a walnut paneled library and a tremendous dining room. All boast sunny southern outlooks and wood burning fireplaces. Upstairs off a long gallery hall are four enormous bedrooms with over-sized walk-in closets and en suite marble bathrooms.
3. Maury People Sotheby’s International Realty | $18,500,000 | Massachusetts, USA
This spacious family compound was designed and built with unsurpassed quality. From its site high on the Cliff next to Steps Beach, there are outstanding views of Great Point, Nantucket Harbor and the Sound from every room. The main house and guest cottage are separated by lawn, pool and outdoor entertaining area with fireplace, and connected sotto terra by an underground passageway. There are private stairs to the beach.
To see the entire list of top sales for August 2012, click here.