Sotheby’s International Realty: Best of 2014 Significant Sales

Sothebys International Realty has just released their latest
issue of Significant Sales as well as the Best of 2014
issue. The Best of 2014 issue displays the top properties sold in
our brand throughout the entire year. Significant Sales
was designed to be a powerful tool in local marketing for listing
distinctive properties as it showcases the global reach and power
of our broad network.

The Best of 2014 features a $58 million sale in Hong Kong as the
top property for the year. A $56 million home in New York and $42
million property in the Bahamas round out the top three.

Hong Kong – This luxuriously presented townhouse is located in a
prestigious area surrounded by rolling hills and overlooks the
city, offering a well-appointed contemporary interior and amazing
outdoor space on the rooftop terrace. There also is a huge private
garden that comes with a swimming pool. This spacious, light-filled
home features high ceilings to accentuate the elegant overall
design. The house is also refurbished in white marble walls and
flooring throughout, with every level in the home constructed with
a separated open staircase and a private elevator with access to
every level. There is a dome design window ceiling, which completes
the overall luxurious design.

New York – This property features the exceptional personal
service of Park Hyatts new five-star flagship hotel.Located across
from Central Park and Columbus Circle, One57 is surrounded by the
citys best restaurants,shopping, entertainment and the cultural
offerings of Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and Broadway.

Bahamas – This property offers its owners their own private
beach in a secure community. Meticulously maintained, the spacious
30,000 square foot family home is situated on two acres with 590
feet of canal frontage overlooking the Lyford Cay Marina. Included
in the sale is a 1.4 acre beachfront lot across the street.
Amenities include a tennis court, pool, Jacuzzi, 200 feet of dock
and all of the necessary improvements for easy tropical living.

New York – Brilliantly conceived and built, this circa 2005
Lutyens-inspired stone and stucco mansion is perfectly positioned
on six acres of waterfront property with a deep water dock. The
10,000 square foot house has well-proportioned rooms including a
formal living room and gathering room, both with stone fireplaces,
and circular alcove. Ideal for entertaining or relaxing on any
scale, the house is complete with a paneled billiards room with
fireplace, a fully-appointed media room, reading room, gym, a chef
s dream kitchen and formal dining room. There also are seven
fireplaces, an elevator, six bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Facing
west with breathtaking sunsets, the exteriors are as impressive as
the house. An extensive covered terrace, with year-round stone hot
tub, overlooks the heated Gunite swimming pool and 350 feet of
beachfront. There are also tennis and basketball courts and a
separate four-car garage.

Australia – One of Australias most outstanding homes, this
property is situated in Point Pipers best position, north facing
with uninterrupted views of the iconic Sydney Opera House and
Harbour Bridge. The home has an exceptional and seldom offered
street to water position with absolute deep water frontage and boat
house on title with full slipway and deep water jetty. Designed by
renowned Gergely & Pinter Architects, the home is ideal for
entertaining on a grand scale, overlooking the sparkling waters of
Sydney Harbour. The views encapsulate 180 degrees from the Opera
House, Harbour Bridge and right through to Manly. The substantial
accommodation and facilities include six bedroom suites and
eight-and-a-half bathrooms, as well as separate self-contained
apartment with private entrance.

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