Sotheby’s International Realty
24 June 2016
Summer is here, and with its arrival comes opportunities to enjoy outdoor dining in the company of family and friends. Get the most out of your summer evenings with any one of these five stunning luxury real estate properties.
1 of 6 | Gleason Napa Valley Compound
Surrounded by thousands of acres of preserved land trust in the very heart of Napa Valley, this secluded 40-acre estate compound embodies ideal Wine Country luxury. Invite friends to join you for dinner and a bottle of local cabernet. Guide them through the vineyards and olive groves to this elegant knoll-top home. Nestled in a terrace in back, beneath olive trees strung with the soft hue of glowing lights, you’ll find privacy, serenity and stunning views of the endless valley beyond.
$21,500,000 | Calistoga, CA
2 of 6 | Cima Del Mundo Estate
Long before you reach the spectacular, nearly 10-acre estate property at the end of a sweeping drive up East Valley Road, you know this home is something special. Perhaps it’s the panoramic views of the entire Santa Barbara coastline that convince you. Here on the patio, beneath the high coffered ceiling and beside the warmth of a wood-burning fireplace, you can enjoy a timeless California lifestyle with friends and family as the sea breeze rolls in off the ocean, rustling across the immaculate lawn and lush gardens.
$45,000,000 | Montecito, CA
3 of 6 | Exceptional Further Lane Estate
A single glance at this distinctive 7,400 square foot estate in East Hampton is enough to convey its exceptionalism. Located on 3.2 acres in the prestigious Further Lane area, it is a home ideally suited to entertaining with a sprawling, top-of-the-line kitchen, an ocean view rooftop porch and luxurious estate bedrooms. But it is the remarkable gardens and multi-layered landscaping that prove perfect for outdoor dining. There is a kind of magical ambiance to the pool-side, Asian-inspired cabana, where the pristine, vividly colored landscaping offers a unique escape.
$19,750,000 | East Hampton, NY
4 of 6 | Ocean-to-Lake Palm Beach Estate
This awe-inspiring 2.25-acre Mediterranean estate is located on prestigious South Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach. It boasts nearly 300 feet on both the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Worth, with lakeside loggias framing a fountain courtyard and graceful coral-stone terraces beyond. To the East, ocean-side formal gardens give access to the beach. Either side of the home offers beautiful outdoor dining options. Feel the cool tile floors beneath your feet as you gaze at the ocean over a glass of wine, or the view of the palatial grounds beside the elegant pool.
PRICE UPON REQUEST | Palm Beach, FL
5 of 6 | High Line Penthouse Duplex
Featuring coveted Southern and Western skyline views, a spectacular contemporary interior and only the highest end amenities, this marvelous penthouse duplex on West 23rd Street is the ultimate Manhattan living experience. Its breathtaking 40-foot glass Great Room is surrounded by a spacious wrap-around terrace, ideal for grand entertaining on warm summer evenings. Here you can enjoy your ultra rare view from the only building built directly over the High Line, Manhattan’s newest and most exciting park.
$15,995,000 | New York, NY
6 of 6 | Custom Built Houston Residence
Award-winning architect Robert Dame designed this classically styled, custom built Mediterranean-style home with the finest finishes and authentic details. Among its many sumptuous amenities is the sheltered outdoor living and dining area, where a beautifully constructed vaulted-ceiling logia sits beside the meandering pool and luscious gardens. In this magnificent private backyard you’ll find cool terraces, a raised spa and fountains that murmur their clear natural sounds as you relax in world-class luxury.