Home in the sky

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 at 6:41pm. 1001 Views, 0 Comments.

Home in the sky

Four Seasons homes in Bangalore herald a ritzy real estate trend

I do have high standards where my living spaces are concerned,” says Raj Chawla, who is among the first set of clients to buy a Four Seasons branded residence in Bangalore. A two-bedroom apartment on the 24th floor of the building that will also house the Four Seasons hotel will be Chawla’s retirement home. “By the time I am 50, I hope,” laughs the 43-year-old, Singapore-based investment banker.

For Chawla, a Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts regular, the choice was a simple one. “Though I don’t live in Bangalore, there is an assurance that I won’t be short-changed because of the brand…

Lake & Mountain Living

Monday, March 21st, 2011 at 12:55pm. 1109 Views, 0 Comments.

Lake & Mountain Living

Kootenay Lake Village, Nelson, BC

One hundred year-old forests on 450 acres of pristine landscape. Breathtaking views of Kootenay Lake. Alpine peaks of the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges in the distance. It’s no wonder that Kootenay Lake Village, one of British Columbia’s premier real estate developments marketed by Blueprint Global Marketing, a strategic alliance with Sotheby’s International Realty, sold out on the first day of its release.

Fortunately, there are still several unique waterfront opportunities for those who yearn to escape to lake and mountain living- from cabin lots with water views to expansive lakeside estate homesites.…

Luxury condo market favours buyers

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 at 11:42am. 1565 Views, 0 Comments.

$12M penthouse sold in a few months

It took about two years to sell the $15-million penthouse, taxes included, at the storied Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Yet the top penthouse at the Chateau Maplewood, listed at $12 million plus taxes, has sold in just a few months.

Liza Kaufman, listing agent for both luxury condo projects, wouldn't disclose the exact price for the Maplewood penthouse, a 6,000-square foot condo with an expansive terrace and 12-foot-high ceilings in the former mother house of the Soeurs des Saints Noms de Jesus et de Marie.

The new 142-unit Maplewood project is being developed at a time when the Montreal luxury condo market has shifted to one favouring buyers, figures from the Greater Montreal Real Estate Board show.

In 2000, 212 luxury condos (then…

Mystery European buys ‘the Castle’ home for $17.5-million

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 at 11:38am. 663 Views, 0 Comments.

It’s the ultimate house flip.
A historic stone mansion at 174 Teddington Park Avenue has been sold for $17.5-million, just three years after investors paid $13.5-million for the property and sunk another $5-million into renovations.
Kris and Margaret Isberg also severed a 100 x 190-foot lot from the site as part of the sale, squeezing another $6-million out of the property and ensuring a tidy $5-million profit on their investment. “I do believe that is a record price for a lot in Toronto,” said Barry Smith, a Chestnut Park agent who represented the Isbergs throughout the deal along with colleague Michelle Jalsevac. “As for the house itself, it’s easily the highest sale in Toronto for a very long time. There aren’t too many that have ever sold for a higher…

Desirable Dorval retreat – Waterside Two-storey house retains its Victorian-era opulence

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 at 1:30pm. 1410 Views, 0 Comments.

The arrival of the railroad to Dorval in 1855 was the catalyst that turned a sparsely populated rural area into a summer playground for many of Montreal's wealthy families, mostly English-speaking.

At that time, to have a country residence in the West Island was a status symbol, available only to a handful of Montrealers rich enough to afford one. The well-off were attracted to the idyllic country setting along the shores of LacSt. Louisasasummer retreat, a refreshing escape from the stifling conditions of 19th-century Montreal. Although many of these former cottage residences have disappeared or have become encased by modern development, losing that spacious feeling, many still retain their Victorian splendour.

One such example is the former summer…

Revelstoke Mountain Resort continues to reach new heights

Monday, January 17th, 2011 at 11:41am. 1377 Views, 0 Comments.

It’s easy to see why Revelstoke Mountain Resort is poised to be the next Aspen or Vail. The Resort boasts North America's highest lift-serviced vertical, an abundance of champagne powder snow, and the exclusivity of being the only resort in the world to offer Lift, Cat and Heli skiing from one Village base.

It’s no small feat, but with over $200 million invested to date a solid foundation has been laid, paving the way for the continued development of North America’s ultimate four-season resort. State-of-the-art gondolas and chairlifts are turning, the village is buzzing with exciting restaurants and retailers, a brand new signature golf course is planned, and the attractive real estate offerings suggest a resort that is destined for success.

The initial…

Ritz: highest-priced condo ever in Quebec

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 at 12:01pm. 1650 Views, 0 Comments.

NOTE: The following article appeared in the Montreal Gazette, but we'd like to correct the selling price as being just over $14 million plus taxes as opposed to the reported $13 million.
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The sale of the penthouse at the Montreal Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Residences might be the highest priced residential transaction ever in Quebec.
But despite selling for $13 million plus taxes, the opulent penthouse at the historic Sherbrooke St. hotel is significantly less expensive than a luxurious unit with similar amenities in Vancouver, or Toronto.
In Toronto's Yorkville district, a 9,000-square-foot penthouse at the Four Seasons hotel and residences -with separate living quarters for staff -is still on the market for a staggering $30 million.
It's the…

Sun Peaks’ majestic $4.3-million view

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 at 12:15pm. 1077 Views, 0 Comments.

If you’re interested in owning the most coveted piece of property at Sun Peaks Resort, you’re in luck — it’s for sale.

But, bring your chequebook and make sure you have a collection of zeroes because this winter cabin doesn’t come cheap.

Last week, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada listed the most expensive pad at Sun Peaks to date, a five-bedroom home for $4.3 million.

Located on Douglas Court, the 4,500 square-foot full timber frame home is the ultimate in winter luxury.

It comes fully furnished and has wine-tasting and theatre rooms, an outdoor hot tub and a grand piano.

But, as Liz Forster, managing broker at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, explained to KTW, the hefty price tag is all about the view.

She said it’s…

First School Opens at Sun Peaks - with a little help from Sotheby's International Realty

Friday, September 17th, 2010 at 5:33pm. 1187 Views, 0 Comments.

It's official!  The Sun Peaks School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony took place on September 15th.  

Senator Nancy Greene Raine quoted Robert Fuller’s ‘Everything I really needed to Know I learned in Kindergarten’ and distributed Certificates from the Senate to each child in the inaugural Sun Peaks class, advising the children to ‘always ask questions’. There was a ribbon cutting ceremony with each of the 21 children making a cut and retaining a piece of the ceremonial ribbon, followed by coffee and cake.

Mayor Raine thanked the Sponsors of the school, making special mention of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada at Sun Peaks which made a $5000 donation to the new school.....the highest amount contributed by one donor.

MLA Terry Lake confirmed this school has been…

Ma Maisons de Rêve

Friday, August 27th, 2010 at 2:29pm. 1732 Views, 0 Comments.

Featured Homes Dream of Quebec. Today, the salons

A beautiful white light transports us into a world of freshness! A sublime lounge oxygenated timeless colors that bring a certain sophistication and a touch of modernity. A dynamic design with clean lines and warm, creating a striking visual impact style art gallery. (Credit: Sothebysrealty.ca)

An area to volume Saïss, Farewell the shadows! The bright walls with flowing curves that give the interior an elegant sweetness. The walls round purify and enhance the aesthetics and allow considerable autonomy movement. (Credit: Sothebysrealty.ca)

The Art of Living in the Light! A sense of freedom that lives part…