It’s the end of the year and, as usual, it’s good to take a look at the last few months’ ups and downs. In order to allow ourselves to dream a little, Genest & Marinacci, Real Estate Brokers, offers you a top 5 of the most expensive Sotheby’s International Realty properties currently on the market. They are quite possibly among the most luxurious of properties the year (even if the we do not reach the most expensive house in the world’s price).
Price : 130M$ (USD), 174M$ (CND)
Location : Rancho Santa Fe, Californie, 92067 United States
« Enchanted with the remarkable estancias enjoyed during a trip to Argentina, this couple was inspired to create their own ranch reflecting the same passion and ambiance. Location was key. They knew they wanted to stay in Rancho Santa Fe, not just because it was where their 5 children attended school but because of its rural setting surrounded by a desirable metropolitan area. Located just a few minutes from the beach, Del Mar Racetrack, and several golf courses, this prestigious Southern California community has the perfect climate and easy access to multiple outdoor activities such as surfing, snorkeling, and horseback riding. »
See Willow Creek Estancia on Sotheby’s International Realty.
Price : 137,5M$ (USD), 184M$ (CND)
Location : Manalapan, Florida, 33462 United States
« Gemini, a 15-acre ocean-to-lake estate, stands alone in all of the Palm Beaches for its beauty, privacy, amenities and sheer scale. Offering a remarkable combination of 1,200± feet of dune-lined beach on the Atlantic with 1,300± feet of frontage on Lake Worth, Gemini is unrivaled among South Florida’s most significant waterfront properties. Perched atop a dune, with 360-degree views, it is the only home on the ocean beach for almost a mile, yet just minutes from Worth Avenue. »
See the Gemini domain on Sotheby’s International Realty.
Price : 150M$ (USD), 200M$ (CND)
Location : Southampton, New York, 11968 United States
« This singular Southampton property on Meadow Lane offers a total of 14+ acres with 700+ ft. of direct oceanfront across three separate lots, plus an additional bay front lot. With 360-degree water views, the world-class trophy location includes a 12,000+/- s.f. main residence with indoor pool and surfeit of glass for the extraordinary views, a tennis court with tennis house, pool & spa with pool house, two golf greens with golf houses. From any of the three private walkways to the ocean, the views up and down the Atlantic, in addition to the unobstructed view across the bay will take your breath away. »
See Meadow Lane property on Sotheby’s International Realty.
Price : 150M$ (USD), 200M$ (CND)
Location : 3900 John D. Harper Road, Rockdale, Texas, 76567 United States
« In the great state of Texas, both history and landscapes are often defined by the union of unlikely partners. One such thriving and vibrant partnership can be found at Sandow Lakes Ranch, a magnificent, unique and versatile property in the heartland of Texas. The 33,800 acres feature dichotomous elements working in perfect harmony a modern business development, vast arrays of rolling, lush grasslands, protected marsh and wetlands, and beautiful serene areas. »
See the Sandow Lakes Ranch on Sotheby’s International Realty.
Price : 260M$ (USD), 348M$ (CND)
Location : Maunaloa, Hawaii, 96770 United States
« The Island of Molokai, central to the main Hawaiian Islands, has for generations been an oasis for Hawaiian royalty, tycoons and naturalists alike. Comprising approximately 55,575 acres and 35% of the island, Molokai Ranch is the most significant offering in the state of Hawaii. The successful new owner will be among the top five private landowners in the state. (…) Relaxed, beautiful, and magically unrefined, the privacy and sense of authentic Hawaii are preserved, while world-class amenities are easily accessible. The major urban center of Honolulu and the more populated islands are within 30 minutes via private or commercial air services. »
See the Molokai Ranch on Sotheby’s International Realty.
So, which of these properties do you fancy the most? Are you more a ranch or a luxury kind of person?
Whatever your style might be, Genest & Marinacci, Real Estate Brokers, can help you find the perfect property for you. Do not hesitate to contact us if you plan to buy or sell in 2019!
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