Real Estate

By Alyssa Mammano –  January 25, 2021

Mansion Monday: Top 5 Mansions of the Week

Every day, duPont REGISTRY features the finest luxury real estate and showcases Homes of the Day across all of our social media platforms, including our Instagram: @dupontregistry_homes. Mansions from around the globe are highlighted through our partnerships with luxury real estate experts, both domestically and internationally. Our top properties are the most highly-engaged posts from the week - these are the most-liked listings our followers have selected. Be sure to follow, like and comment to see your favorite listing here next week!Luxury real estate experts: if your listing deserves to be showcased, submit it here! https://www.instagram.com/p/CKOxsJ5gvin/ The most spectacular showplace on the exclusive grounds of the famous Boca Raton Resort, Beach Club and Marina. The luxurious master suite is resting on the first floor, beautiful resort pool and spa, outdoor summer kitchen, all hurricane impact glass, soaring ceilings, magnificent location on the golf course and lake, offering finest amenities of the world and the Boca Raton Resort, Beach Club and Marina. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CKZEv3-gUYD/ Although it stands among the most impressive estates on the east coast, Sui Generis succeeds at the seemingly impossible combination of pure opulence and functionality, without any nod toward unnecessary pretentiousness. First and foremost, this is a family home, where the owners have enjoyed numerous gatherings to celebrate nothing more than living the perfect lifestyle on the river, yet only a few miles away from the area’s finest beaches. With design and lifestyle hints from Beverly Hills, Palm Beach, and Southampton, 818 Linden Lane in Brielle captures the true spirit of casual elegance, while maintaining a standard that “only the best will do.” Designed and built in 1999, using the finest materials and workmanship, this property epitomizes what can be created when imagination and the pursuit of excellence aren’t limited by budget constraints. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CKbplODg44o/ Is it time for you to own a Whistler iconic masterpiece? If so, your time is now. One of Whistler’s most famous homes, Akasha, is now available for its second owner ever. Located in the ski-in/ski-out exclusive area of Brio known as Sunridge Plateau, this 6,000+-square-foot home has five bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, sweeping views of the valley, surrounding mountains and Whistler Village below. The attention to detail is hard to describe as every aspect has been hand-built or designed by the unbelievable creators, Bonnie and Andy Munster. Next-level attention-to-detail and intention built into a truly unique Whistler home. State-of-the-art roofing system, basalt inside and out, copper accents and an indoor pool with a waterfall and four custom totem poles are just a few of the many features of this unparalleled home. The creativity and effort put into this property is only matched by its functionality. A true masterpiece that needs to be seen to be fully understood. Winner of the Gold Gorgie Award in 2002. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CKT7Je_gjr5/ More clients and business owners in today's market are seeking luxury in custom commercial projects. They care about quality, consistency, value and sustainability. Delta Consulting Group, Inc. has partnered with multiple award-winning architects and designers to provide exceptional quality and service for all projects. Let’s get started with your next project! View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CKWf4cvgTrG/ Step into the foyer and be immersed in uncommon elegance, stunning architectural detail, fine finishes, and a world of captivating charm and beauty. The onyx hue Italian granite flooring mirrors and reflects the kaleidoscope of soothing colors and decor finishes throughout this beachfront penthouse. The appointments are somewhere among celebrity, royalty and ultimate pampering status. The atmosphere is inviting, relaxed and surrounded by incredible Gulf of Mexico, Venetian Bay, City Skyline and manicured Promenade views. This three-bedroom ensuite plus den, 4.5-bath penthouse includes a rare pool terrace private cabana, and three parking spaces just steps from the elevator into the garage. Boat slips are available for lease or sale at the Venetian Bay Yacht Club, a short walk from the garage. The Provence is just across the Boulevard to Venetian Village shopping and fine dining. View Listing

By Alyssa Mammano –  January 18, 2021

Mansion Monday: Top 5 Mansions of the Week

Every day, duPont REGISTRY features the finest luxury real estate and showcases Homes of the Day across all of our social media platforms, including our Instagram: @dupontregistry_homes. Mansions from around the globe are highlighted through our partnerships with luxury real estate experts, both domestically and internationally. Our top properties are the most highly-engaged posts from the week - these are the most-liked listings our followers have selected. Be sure to follow, like and comment to see your favorite listing here next week!Luxury real estate experts: if your listing deserves to be showcased, submit it here! https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ_W6wYAuae/ Exquisite custom brick home, situated on over an acre, boasts soaring ceilings that enhance entry foyer with custom-designed stained glass doors. Formal living and dining rooms flank the oval-shaped entryway followed by an office/library with wet bar and great room with custom marble encased fireplace. Large picture window overlooks private rear yard, patio, free form pool, and hot tub. Chef’s kitchen features high-end stainless steel appliances including Sub Zero refrigerator and Thermador stove. Upstairs are three large bedrooms with three full baths on upper level, featuring spa tubs and custom closet systems. Master suite has art glass window over tub, double split vanities and separate shower and water closet. Finished terrace level provides an open floor plan, full kitchen and game room. Theater room provides ample space for stadium seating. Over 600 square feet. Nanny suite/in-law suite with full kitchen and bathroom. Three-car garage. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CKEfNm9A6IP/ Wellington’s Finest! La Victoria Farm, a 7.3-acre equestrian property, is being offered for the first time. Located only a short hack to the show grounds, this 28-stall farm with main residence is designed for the ultimate equestrian lifestyle. Custom built with no expense spared using only the finest materials. Access the barn and 3,600-square-foot main residence through two separate gated entrances. There are two separate one-bedroom staff quarters in the barn and a separate manager's house on property. The barn has two 16-foot wide aisles, each with 14 stalls complemented with separate tack rooms, laundry, feed, bathrooms, wash racks and grooming stalls. The back-up generators provide complete service for the entire property. There is a separate storage building for the tractor, drag, jumps and other farm equipment. There is full property security and fire monitoring systems for peace of mind when you’re here or away. This is truly one of Wellington’s finest and most complete equestrian estates. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CKHDOX1g7Os/ Nestled on a secluded stretch of Seminole beach and lining the azure waters of the Atlantic ocean stands one of south Florida’s most prestigious oceanfront estates, Bel Viaggio. Bel Viaggio, translated from Italian to English as ‘Beautiful Journey’ was built to blend modern living into a historically relevant home reflective of the wealth and opulence of the Fatio era; keeping the collector, world traveler and entertainer in mind. Boasting 190+/- feet of ocean frontage and situated on approximately 2.9+/- acres of land, this custom nine-bedroom, 12 full and four half bath estate is tucked away in the north Palm Beach neighborhood of Seminole Landing. Just steps from one of the most exclusive clubs in the country, Seminole Golf Club. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ8wIM7AiNf/ Beautiful Coral Gables estate on the prestigious Coral Gables waterway. Natural light floods this five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home that is set up perfectly for indoor and outdoor entertaining. The oversized 22,800-square-foot lot allows for the meticulously maintained gardens, 149 feet of water frontage and expansive pool patio. The grandfathered coral rock cut out boat slip accommodates a 45-foot, 13-beam boat. Formal living, dining room and kitchen look out to the pool and water. Separate family room with its own additional summer kitchen, ideal for entertaining guests. Choice of two master bedroom suites, the lower-level master boasts an elegant spa bathroom with pool views. The second master encompasses the whole upper floor, with a balcony looking over the canal. Desirable split bedrooms and a two-car garage. Simply stunning. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CKJrNkIAV9S/ Beyond the extraordinary, this luxury ground-level condo is located in the prestigious Point Tiburon Bayside development with views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge towers. Elegantly styled and perfectly appointed for a sophisticated lifestyle offering a contemporary flair and a great layout. The thoughtfully designed living and dining room feature maple hardwood flooring, custom built-in high-end cabinetry, a gas fireplace and opens to inviting limestone entertainment patios. The sensational kitchen offers granite countertops, a center island, Thermador refrigerator and freezer, Thermador six-burner gas range, Thermador double ovens, Thermador dishwasher, Miele microwave and coffee machine, U-line beverage refrigerator, and custom cabinetry. The adjacent family room is complete with a gas fireplace with onyx and ‘leathered’ marble surround and opens to a private terrace. The inviting primary suite offers hardwood flooring, a built-in wall of dresser drawers and bookshelves and opens to a sunny terrace with views of the bay. The hotel-like primary bathroom offers heated limestone flooring, granite vanity with dual sinks, an oversized stall shower, a deep soaking jetted bathtub and a walk-in closet with built-in wardrobe system. The guest bedroom or an ideal home office, generous in size, features two built-in desks, a Murphy bed and opens to a private terrace. The exquisite guest bathroom is complete with a custom sink, glass and stone mosaic flooring, Jerusalem limestone walls and a large stall shower. The laundry area room is complete with Maytag front-loading washer and dryer. Enjoy tranquil outdoor living with the meticulously designed manicured gardens complete with Japanese maples trees. One car detached garage and one dedicated uncovered space. The community grounds boast mature landscaping, meandering walkways and a sparkling swimming pool and spa. This luxurious Tiburon residence lends itself to the indoor/outdoor California lifestyle conveniently located only two+ blocks to downtown Tiburon’s Main Street offering shops, restaurants, a movie theatre, the San Francisco and Angel Island ferry and the shoreline waterfront bike and walking pathway. The desirable location only moments to the waterfront, downtown Tiburon, ferry service to San Francisco and Angel Island, and the Boardwalk Shopping Center. Homeowners Association dues are $1,170 per month and include exterior maintenance, roof, garbage, pool, spa, insurance, management and picturesque landscaped ground. View Listing

By Alyssa Mammano –  January 11, 2021

Mansion Monday: Top 5 Mansions of the Week

Every day, duPont REGISTRY features the finest luxury real estate and showcases Homes of the Day across all of our social media platforms, including our Instagram: @dupontregistry_homes. Mansions from around the globe are highlighted through our partnerships with luxury real estate experts, both domestically and internationally. Our top properties are the most highly-engaged posts from the week - these are the most-liked listings our followers have selected. Be sure to follow, like and comment to see your favorite listing here next week!Luxury real estate experts: if your listing deserves to be showcased, submit it here! https://www.instagram.com/p/CJrSoZ6geaO/ Live life luxuriously with this amazing waterfront estate in southwest Florida. This over-the-top modernized showplace with 11,000 square feet of living space with separate guest house is located in Gulf Harbour yacht & Country Club, one of the premier gated communities on the west coast of Florida. Spectacular deep water yacht club and full-service country club amenities with casual and formal dining rooms, pool-side grill room, full-service fitness and spa center, tennis, 18-hole championship golf course, community pool/spa and a private beach area are all here to enjoy and experience. This exquisite estate is a waterfront wonder and offers every imaginable amenity that one would expect to find in luxury living. Indulge in incredible detail, quality, craftsmanship and design. Features include spacious gathering rooms throughout, luxurious master retreat with spa-like bath, media fun room and bar area, exercise and meditation rooms, resort-style pool and outdoor entertainment rooms and so much more. Turn heads and turn moments into memories with this unmatchable property and lifestyle. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CJt3PIZgp6z/ This magnificent home rises from the rugged granite shoreline of the Atlantic with 1,600 feet of direct oceanfront surrounded by 41.7 acres of pristine wilderness with natural landscaping. The property borders 1,800 acres of Crown-owned land, so you are guaranteed quiet privacy. The owners describe it as, "a place of peace and contemplation." This glass and concrete retreat was executed by the New York architectural firm, Alexander Gorlin and Associates. The 6,000 square feet of sophisticated living space consist of a series of interlocking pavilions constructed of reinforced steel and concrete, Starphire glass window walls to capture the ever-changing ocean views and a rolled Zinc roof, all to withstand the Nova Scotia Maritime climate. The heated floors throughout the interior are a beautiful imported polished limestone. Ketch Harbour is just 20 minutes to the capital city of Halifax, which offers fine restaurants, great theater and curious art galleries. Halifax International offers direct flights to London, Toronto and New York. This home was featured in February 2014 Architectural Digest when first built. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CJrGgZ2AwLc/ Amazing Lake Charlevoix estate with everything you could ask for. Timeless architecture with stunning detail. Approximately 16,000 square feet of impeccably finished space with seven bedrooms, six en-suite, eight baths, eight fireplaces overlooking a sugar sand beach with permanent docking system and the grand view of miles of Lake Charlevoix shoreline. A separate apartment is above a four-and-a-half-car garage. The lower walkout level leads to a state-of-the-art theater room, enviable wine cellar and a spacious family room with imported bar from Malaysia. The three-acre gated estate has 195 feet of waterfront on coveted Raspberry Bay, and parallels 600 feet of a landscaped stream complete with waterfalls that compliment an outdoor fireplace and pavilion. State-of-the-art electronics throughout make this magnificent home very smart at the touch of a button. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CJtrMstAqyx/ Located two homes to the beach lies a property unlike any other in Old Naples. The parcel location and shape has afforded a design that features sweeping lakefront views from every room. Attention to detail and high level of finish throughout, enhanced by multiple outdoor terraces seamlessly put the water vistas as the focus. Serene and private, with walls of glass allowing unimpeded eastern and western light. A one-of-a-kind opportunity mere steps to the Gulf of Mexico and a quick stroll to the renowned 5th Avenue shopping and dining. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ3m67rA6fD/ This exquisite residence was built in 2019. Entering the light-filled home from the new circular driveway, the elegant interior is an open-concept floor plan. The large gourmet kitchen, with top-of-the-line Jenn Air appliances including gas stove, is the focal point at one end of the spacious great room. The first floor also includes a dining area, sitting area, den or office, a spacious master suite, a second bedroom, pool bath, laundry room with gas dryer and pantry. On the second level are three additional bedrooms, two bathrooms and a loft set as a separate gathering/entertaining area. On the first level the sliders in the great room slide away to blend the indoor and outdoor spaces. The generous lanai includes a gas heated pool, spa and summer kitchen. Enjoy boating with the recently completed dock and boat lift. A generator was installed in August 2020. Taxes reflect vacant land. View Listing

By Alyssa Mammano –  January 04, 2021

Mansion Monday: Top 5 Mansions of the Week

Every day, duPont REGISTRY features the finest luxury real estate and showcases Homes of the Day across all of our social media platforms, including our Instagram: @dupontregistry_homes. Mansions from around the globe are highlighted through our partnerships with luxury real estate experts, both domestically and internationally. Our top properties are the most highly-engaged posts from the week - these are the most-liked listings our followers have selected. Be sure to follow, like and comment to see your favorite listing here next week!Luxury real estate experts: if your listing deserves to be showcased, submit it here! https://www.instagram.com/p/CJmAKsxFQMT/ Ka Lae Kiki, a one-and-only Hawaiian oceanfront estate, is on the market for the first time in over a half century. Located on a revered oceanfront point along the Poipu Beach coastline, this magical vacation rental property is best known for its unique history, oceanfront pool, architecture and address. Most recently, and across the street, Alexander & Baldwin and DMB & Associates developed the notable Club at Kukui’ula complete with world-class amenities and high-end homes. In 1947, Judge Philip LaVergne Rice acquired the land to build Ka Lae Kiki. Born on Kauai and nominated by President Eisenhower to the Territorial Supreme Court, Judge Rice soon became the Hawaii’s Territorial Chief Justice. Purchased by prominent Los Angeles businessman Lowry McCaslin in 1957, Ka Lae Kiki became part of the McCaslin’s legacy. In the 1990s, the family engaged architect Jim Morton, best known for his resort work in Hawaii and Lake Tahoe, to design the residence anew. The new home's positioning and view-centric floor plan display Morton's deep appreciation for the property's significance. With three quarters of an acre and nearly 500 feet of ocean frontage, the estate is among the most expansive oceanfront properties in coveted Poipu Beach. The architecture and interiors exhibit the relaxed style and comfort that makes Hawaiian design universally desired. Windows and doors cast open wide and display unrivaled coastal and white-water perspectives. Each of the four bedroom suites and the great room command oceanfront locations and framed views. A separate media room is the lounge for any game day. Ka Lae Kiki’s signature remains the stunning saltwater pool constructed into the forward edge of the property. Unmatched anywhere on Kauai, the pool is a haven for gatherings. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CJZEz27AH4r/ This custom home is one of the finest in Atlanta Country Club estates. Overlooking the 15th green of one of the top 100 golf courses in the U.S., it still offers complete privacy when you enjoy the outstanding outdoor amenities with pool, spa and cabana with fireplace. The five-car garage is a rare find in ACC. This custom home features stunning outdoor living spaces. Covered porches overlook the pool, spa, fireside cabana with half bath and kitchen. Mudroom with built-ins, pantry, laundry room and half bath. All bedrooms have private baths and walk-in closets. Upstairs includes second laundry room, sitting rooms and au pair suite or in-law suite with separate entrance. Terrace complete with wine cellar and tasting room, media room, kitchen, living room, bedroom with bath, recreation room, gym and half bath. Elevator with self-closing gate. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CJlktm0ryAb/ Featured in the Wall Street Journal on October 27, 2020 as the House of the Day, this exceptional estate listing brings a design continuum without compromise, where finish qualities deliver the completeness and authenticity that great architecture provides. Arrive and walk through the lush courtyard entry to the welcoming entry lanai. Upon entering the home, framed views of Kauai's dazzling ocean and astounding landscape prevail. The grandeur of the setting is impactful and perfectly aligns with professionally designed interiors that complement Kauai's overall beauty. Features of this listing include land area over an acre at approximately 23,281 square feet, main residence encompassing four bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms and 3,710 approximate square feet. Additional lanai space appended to main residence is 1,652 approximate square feet. Detached guest house is one bedroom, one bathroom with a wet-bar at 420 approximate square feet. Detached two-car garage is 640 approximate square feet. Professional landscape design, lighting and installation, in-ground pool and spa. Firepit and built-in seating, BBQ, Tiki torches, grand poolside covered lanai. Custom Ipe floors, custom and Pella doors, custom ceiling detail inclusive of tongue and groove within the great room, gourmet kitchen with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, butler's pantry, dual sinks and dishwashers, dining area inclusive of adjacent wet-bar, professional media and sound system, screened lanai spaces off the kitchen and master suite, gracious and all en-suite bedrooms, each with coordinating baths and complementary outdoor showers. The Club at Kukui'ula clubhouse, farm, golf, pools, spa and so much more. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CJgzGXZnKOC/ Exquisite Southern Shores oceanfront estate! Experience the best beachfront location in Southern Shores! This recently constructed lavish oceanfront estate features beautiful granite, exquisite tile and exotic woods throughout and also includes a professionally designed media room, bar and billiards room. This home offers seven large master bedrooms for the utmost in privacy and comfort, while a private pool, poolside cabana and hot tub provide plenty of opportunity for enjoying time with family and friends. All the amenities including an elevator, game room, multiple living areas and theater room. Built to enjoy views from every level of the home! Enjoy panoramic ocean views, calm ocean breezes and stunning sunrises and sunsets. This home is one of the best in Southern Shores and Duck and a top rental income producer! View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CJjbjZXA3Ha/ A Kauai oceanfront estate in Poipu, consisting of three residences, each on its own lot, is on the market for a bulk sale of $15 million. Located 30 minutes from the Lihue Airport and within the Poipu Beach resort area on a quiet side street, this stunning property of over half an acre delivers commanding uninterrupted coastal and whitewater views.The compound's three unique custom-built homes are each designed within the same classic Hawaiian architecture made famous by Hawaii's legendary architect, the late Charles Dickey. Split pitched roof lines, generous eaves and a reliance upon lanai spaces that blend the lines between indoors and out make each home ideally suited for Kauai living. Here, classic architecture meets a modern high style. Whereas the islands are relaxed and open, so are the floor plans. The emphasis on openness, fine finish features, custom wood flooring and cabinetry bond the experience. Buyers seeking the perfect home, multi-generation estate or a destination property for friends and family/corporate retreat take note: this property sets the gold standard for sophisticated living and entertaining. The compound is being sold in its entirety in bulk. It is a private estate and NOT a vacation rental property. View Listing

By Alyssa Mammano –  December 28, 2020

Mansion Monday: Top 5 Mansions of the Week

Every day, duPont REGISTRY features the finest luxury real estate and showcases Homes of the Day across all of our social media platforms, including our Instagram: @dupontregistry_homes. Mansions from around the globe are highlighted through our partnerships with luxury real estate experts, both domestically and internationally. Our top properties are the most highly-engaged posts from the week - these are the most-liked listings our followers have selected. Be sure to follow, like and comment to see your favorite listing here next week!Luxury real estate experts: if your listing deserves to be showcased, submit it here! https://www.instagram.com/p/CI1Bm9LJrlB/ Soaring spires of fairytale enchantment, verdant forests and cascading waterfalls… your dream exists! Discover the 30+ acre Storybook Mountain Estate. Five heritage-quality dwellings, (9,342 total square feet), perched 150 feet above pristine Lake Pend Oreille, provide extreme privacy and unforgettable views. Reminiscent of the British Isles' country homes or Carmel-by-the-Sea's charming cottages, this waterfront mountain retreat will never be duplicated. With over 800 feet of lakeshore and no neighbors or city lights in view, the serenity of silence is captivating. After 15 years of design and non-stop craftsmanship, each of the five buildings is a work-of-art: the Gatehouse with key-hole windows, the Main House with its remarkable chimney and turrets, the Carriage House with four garages and guest quarters, the Boiler House with a full deck and living quarters carved into the mountainside and, finally, the Dean Mine Cabin fashioned after English forest cabins complete with a working water tower and water wheel. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CIggbm4ACXY/ Exquisite new estate property on over an acre with views of Camelback Mountain! The main house features expansive rooms, soaring ceilings and incredible natural light. With four bedrooms, each opening onto its own patio, four baths, study, game room, fabulous laundry/office, butter pantry and large interior storage room, the floorplan is ideal for entertaining large groups as well as intimate family gatherings. Subzero and Wolf kitchen, double islands, two dishwashers and oversized butler pantry and coffee/smoothie bar – it’s a cook’s dream! The graceful Master Retreat centers on an incredible marble fireplace and opens to a Master Bath that rivals the most exclusive resorts in town! The luxury finishes will impress: Caesar stone counters, custom cabinetry and built-ins, wonderful lighting and fixtures, porcelain tile floors with Carrara inlays, oak wood floors and much more – every detail was perfectly executed! The Game Room is set up for entertaining or kicking back with a refrigerator and microwave for snacks. Whole-house water filtration. Huge travertine patios on both sides of the house feature fireplaces and misters. The charming guest house is incredible in its own right: with a full kitchen, living area, laundry, two bedrooms and two baths, your guests may never leave! Gated parking and an over-sized/over-height four-car garage with epoxy floor and air-conditioning, with plenty of additional parking. Who needs to leave for vacation with this backyard? The incredible grounds offer an expansive grass area, large heated pool with inlaid mosaic tile and a pool ramada with its own bath, storage, and barbeque area. Pickleball anyone? Enjoy hours of fun on your own sports court just beyond the pool area. This elegant property is truly an oasis in the heart of the most sought-after neighborhood in town! Call for a private showing today. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CI3oHpGgqv9/ Aviators or Innovators, Artists or Athletes, Designers or Dreamers; this trophy property is a rare estate offering of magnificent quality and timeless elegance. Located in the heart of Central Florida, the site is a gorgeous 38+/-acre park-like compound with a 7,828-square-foot Main House, a 2,514-square-foot Guest House and 6,209-square-foot building of Office Suites and Studios (current use) or easily a second Guest House. Structures are separate but surround a beautiful pool and outside entertaining area that is intimate enough for two or two hundred. There are two private airplane hangers for four planes (with a pilot's lounge) and a 5,000-foot shared airstrip that make this ideal for the professional flyer or amateur pilot. FAA Identifier 10FA – Flying Baron Estates. This gated and meticulously manicured property is fenced and cross fenced and filled with small gardens, ponds, large koi pond and water fall. There is even a bridge to a gazebo in the middle of your private lake. The Main House has three bedrooms, each with stunning en suite bathrooms and two powder rooms as well as formal living and dining rooms, a 31x29-foot Media/Recreation Room with soundproof walls covered in exquisite red suede, a private library and bar that boasts a Steinway piano previously owned by A.A. Milne. Throughout the entire home the floors are Jerusalem Stone with tea-green granite accent tiles that match the fine tea-green granite in your kitchen. The detail of all the custom millwork throughout the house is really visible here. From the floor to the beams on the ceiling, even this kitchen is perfect for entertaining or homework while preparing meals. The entire second floor is over 1,300 square feet with your master suite with a private elevator. An oasis of peace and privacy with its own laundry room, coffee bar, linen storage, walk-in closet, two water closets and spacious private veranda overlooking the pool. If a picture is worth a thousand words, you’re going to want to see this property immediately. Did I mention it has a wine cellar in the basement, along with a whole-house diesel generator and it's being offered below its 2019 appraised value? Located less than an hour from Orlando or Ocala and an easy drive to one of the top college prep schools in the country, located in Montverde. Minutes to The Villages, I-75, Florida’s Turnpike, US Hwy 441 and 27 as well as world-class golfing and fishing on Harris Chain! Call us today! Drive or fly in and let us show you your happily ever after. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CI6YtnPgBCo/ Superb executive estate on 2.3 acres. Plus guest apartment with kitchen, living room. Incredible floor plan with flawless architectural details. Check out the Matterport 3D tour. Newer kitchen with honed marble, custom cabinetry, Sub Zero and Miele coffee machine in huge pantry. Tumbled travertine and new ebony hardwood floors. Living room with soaring ceilings and doors that open to an ipe wood entertaining deck. Private redone pool/spa, bluestone patio. Spectacular redone owners suite with dual bathrooms, quartz counters, heated floors, two dressing rooms, den and private screened patio. Incredible layout and square footage on flat acreage. Exceptional location and set far off the street. Very close to the best private and public schools in Atlanta. Excellent area for hiking and biking and minutes to the best restaurants Buckhead has to offer. A block from Whitewater National Forest Park. The interiors feel fresh and transitional. The upstairs secondary bedrooms each have their own den. Most of the upgrades have been completed in the last three years, including the master and master bath, kitchen, pool, all the bathrooms, floors, mudroom, garage and guest apartment. This is a fantastic opportunity to have your own private retreat on 2.3 acres in Buckhead. New epoxy floors in massive three-car garage. Plenty of guest parking on the property. Square footage includes basement and guest apartment. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CJHF-B9AwDK/ NOW COMPLETED is this magnificent Ocean to Intracoastal masterpiece of design, exclusivity and function. Imagined and created by the renowned JAG DESIGN and DEVELOPMENT, this spectacular modern home is sited on almost one and a half acres in prestigious Hillsboro Mile. The direct oceanfront property offers 140 feet of ocean frontage, at a very high elevation above sea level (approximately 16 feet), with a wide sandy beach. The Intracoastal property offers 145 feet of frontage with a brand new concrete and batter piled seawall, and new 100-foot concrete dock to accommodate a mega-yacht. There is an additional 50-foot boat dock and multiple jet ski lifts. This exquisite Modern Masterpiece offers 16,000+- total square feet with seven bedroom suites, nine and one half baths, and an eight-bay air-conditioned garage. Other rooms include a multi-level, theatre-style Media Room, a two-story Living Room with fantastic water vapor fireplace, and an oceanfront Breakfast Room. An incredibly large gourmet Kitchen features, Wolf, Dacor and Miele appliances with stunning Italian cabinetry. The luxurious and enormous Master Suite features a large sitting area with morning bar, and separate his and hers oceanfront and ultra sumptuous baths with steam room and Jacuzzi. Both his and hers closets are outfitted with the finest appointments imaginable. Other special features include a three-story floating glass staircase, two full-size Laundry Rooms, and a rooftop patio with Jacuzzi and fireplace. Some fine details include large-scale porcelain slab flooring, special ceiling features, and all LED lighting throughout. Quality features include 100 percent reinforced concrete construction built to withstand winds of 200 mph, all impact windows and doors throughout. Property is completely walled in and gated. Resort-style outdoor entertaining is enhanced with a summer kitchen, covered loggia, and a heated infinity-edge saltwater pool with raised “brimming edge” spa. Dramatic outdoor lighting enhances the abundant and expansive tropical landscape and evokes a sense of complete serenity. Steps away, you are at one of the finest white sandy beaches in all of South Florida. View Listing

By Alyssa Mammano –  December 14, 2020

Mansion Monday: Top 5 Mansions of the Week

Every day, duPont REGISTRY features the finest luxury real estate and showcases Homes of the Day across all of our social media platforms, including our Instagram: @dupontregistry_homes. Mansions from around the globe are highlighted through our partnerships with luxury real estate experts, both domestically and internationally. Our top properties are the most highly-engaged posts from the week - these are the most-liked listings our followers have selected. Be sure to follow, like and comment to see your favorite listing here next week!Luxury real estate experts: if your listing deserves to be showcased, submit it here! https://www.instagram.com/p/CIlLGccM8gG/ What a dream, to own this custom built Bayfront home. Located in sleepy Del Haven, you’ll enjoy the serenity and privacy, nestled between the Delaware Bay beachfront and a Natural Heritage Site, along with unobstructed bay views. Yet Cape May, Stone Harbor and the Wildwoods are all nearby when you’re in the mood to venture out. Truly spectacular, this three-story mini mansion has so much to offer. Outside is a deck big enough to host a wedding with built-in heated pool and a front seat to amazing sunsets. Inside? Five bedrooms, four with ensuite baths, all with views. Three individual living rooms, each with fireplaces, and expansive water views. Two kitchens, a gourmet kitchen with French stove and a deck kitchen with retro appliances. The library is a work-in-progress but the lighthouse is ready for your enjoyment. A laundry room so fine it deserves a mention. Three-car garage with plenty of additional parking outside. The fine craftsmanship is evident throughout. And the features; where to start? State-of-the-art, three-zone heating and A/C systems, whole house generator, automatic storm shutters and screens, sliding glass wall system, elevator and just so much more, and then some. This home will set you apart from the crowd, you just have to experience it to take in all it has to offer you. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CIqub9UH106/ On the edge of Lake Memphrmagog. A rarity with contemporary design and a prime location via the historic Pointe Gibraltar site. Architecture offering impressive windows with view of the lake, fireplace and guest apartment. Oversized balcony with pool facing the lake. Sloping land with a coastline of 150 feet on the water. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CIv7uSsgDu2/ Chateau De Roses is an exquisite Main Line modern-day castle, exclusively available for the first time, custom-built in 2007 and designed by a renowned architect. This spectacular eight-acre compound offers privacy and opulent details combined with extravagant modern amenities. The main home has 20,000+ square feet on the first two levels, seven bedrooms, nine full bathrooms, seven powder rooms, nine decorative fireplaces and three carriage homes. Dramatic, tiered limestone terraces overlook the formal French rose gardens, infinity pool, tennis court and breathtaking Bellagio fountains. Luxurious highlights include a new lavish kitchen, movie theater, indoor swim spa, nine-car garage and motor court. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CIlxBaSg_WJ/ Welcome to Jupiter Island, one of the most exclusive and sought-after areas in the nation. This tropical barrier island spans 17 miles long and is located in between the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. The island is known for its wildlife sanctuaries and the protected Indian River Lagoon. Just 20 miles north of renowned Palm Beach, Jupiter Island offers tranquil waterfront living with the finest amenities nearby. Situated on 6.5 acres, this is one of the largest remaining waterfront estates with 259 feet on the Intracoastal and a private, beach access to turquoise ocean waters. This secluded and gated estate is truly a compound and satisfies individuals seeking extreme privacy, luxury, and waterfront living. Peace begins as you enter through the enchanting gates of the most magnificent tree-lined driveway with mature native flora and beautiful Banyan trees. As you approach the tennis court and maintenance facility/guest house with a four-car garage, the home’s porte-cochere invites you to the home’s uniquely British style architecture with South African interiors, designed by Roger Janssen. Like many design elements of the Arts and Crafts period, Janssen utilized this home as a work-of-art, as well as a functioning dwelling. Imagine clean, simple lines and wood beam ceiling details. Constructed by one of Palm Beach County’s premier builders, Onshore Construction and Development, this two-story estate offers more than 11,000 square feet of living space with over 250 feet of linear water frontage on the Intracoastal, which is a rarity. Throughout the main living areas of the home, the Coquina floors will lead you to the sunken formal sitting area with expansive views of the grounds and Intracoastal. The lower north wing features a formal dining room with plantation shutters and hardwood flooring, a family gathering area surrounded with built-in shelves, a chef’s kitchen with a breakfast nook and walk-in pantry, laundry facility, lounge/bar area, eight-car garage, air-conditioned workshop, and cabana bath, all with tropical outdoor views. The lower south wing includes dual offices, a playroom, guest suite, and a 780-square-foot addition with a private bathroom and breakfast bar, perfect for a nanny suite or in-law quarters. On the second level, the grand staircase will lead you to a luxurious master suite on the north end of the home, which features Intracoastal views, a covered balcony, vaulted ceilings, two large walk-in closet suites, and a master bathroom with marble accents, a jetted tub, walk-in shower, and dual sinks. Other features of the home include an abundance of outdoor entertainment areas with access to covered porches that span almost the width of the estate, an updated cushion court, perfect for athletics, a newly renovated dock with room for two vessels, and a lagoon-style pool that exudes the true essence of Zen as waterfalls from the rock ledges. Built-in the late 90s, this fortress features concrete block and poured concrete, ready to withstand the test of time. This Jupiter Island Estate is secluded and offers a relaxed, waterfront lifestyle. Zoned for additional structures on the property. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CIs7aMxAH8D/ Mistral are the winds off the south of France coast. This 9,269-square-foot estate located on quiet cul de sac with 1.26 acres has the most outstanding views of lake and golf course. Classic and timeless architecture with dramatic 22-foot-high ceilings and fireplace, walls of glass overlooking fountains, and a 1,000-square-foot pool. Natural light is centerpiece in the middle of the home with an open-air tropical garden. Mahogany front doors, volume coffered ceilings with hand-painted details, multiple layered crown moulding and marble columns. Contiguous nature sliding glass doors pocket back to a covered loggia that is spectacular and a favorite place to gather. Master wing includes two offices, fireplace bedroom, lavish separate baths and closets. plus French doors to outdoor spa. Show-stopping marble stair case to grand second story, which has three spacious en-suites. Swanky home theater and surround-sound. Chef's dream kitchen with the works. Formal to casual, this home is the envy for entertaining. Separate guest house/living and bedroom open out to back yard labyrinth and fountains. Magnificent grounds, circular drive way, motor courts and two, two-car oversized garages. Golf included. View Listing

By Alyssa Mammano –  December 07, 2020

Mansion Monday: Top 5 Mansions of the Week

Every day, duPont REGISTRY features the finest luxury real estate and showcases Homes of the Day across all of our social media platforms, including our Instagram: @dupontregistry_homes. Mansions from around the globe are highlighted through our partnerships with luxury real estate experts, both domestically and internationally. Our top properties are the most highly-engaged posts from the week - these are the most-liked listings our followers have selected. Be sure to follow, like and comment to see your favorite listing here next week!Luxury real estate experts: if your listing deserves to be showcased, submit it here! https://www.instagram.com/p/CITKf5TgV59/ Welcome to your dream home on Harrison Bay! If it is going to be your home away from home, or your everyday chateau, this amazing all-rock lake house has everything you could ever imagine! Downstairs, this home features your very own home theater with reclining seats and total privacy for your viewing pleasure, a personal golf simulator room where you can have the greens to yourself, two bedrooms with a beautiful lake view, a large living area, a kitchen with bar seating, a storm shelter, and an office! The downstairs kitchen features a plumbed-in coffee pot, ice maker, commercial-grade deep fryer, a dumb waiter, and a sub-zero refrigerator. On your main level, you will find a large kitchen with a walk-in pantry and an open concept dining room, two offices with a beautiful lake view, a three-car garage, a large living area with a rock fireplace, and the master suite. The master suite features a home gym, a steam room, a sunroom, a living area, a wet bar, his and hers walk-in closets with built-in shelving, his and hers vanities, a tile shower, a jetted tub, two fireplaces, a laundry area, and a bidet. This master was built for a queen. You will enjoy walking out of your bedroom doors to a view of the beautiful Chickamauga Lake for ultimate relaxation. Also on the main level, you will find a heated saltwater pool with a waterfall, an outdoor kitchen with a fireplace, as well as a guest house. Upstairs, this home has two additional rooms that could be used for your craft room, bonus, man cave, or whatever you desire. This home features Wolf and sub-zero appliances, 12 to 14-foot ceilings, a central vacuum in all rooms, an elevator, a dumb waiter, an industrial size generator (125W), hardwood floors throughout, a boathouse, a private boat dock, and, of course, year-round water. This is the home that you’ve been waiting for and you don’t want to miss it! Call today to schedule your private showing! View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CIbXkhrAd06/ Quiet living behind the gates of Carlton Woods Creekside, offers an elegant French-inspired estate with soft contemporary elements, impeccable detail and style. Short drive to George Bush Airport, minutes to all shopping, dining and acclaimed schools. A two-story entry opens to stunning views of the pool, 11th and 12th holes of the Tom Fazio Golf Course. Control 4 home automation system; total home generator; newly remodeled full-service bar and two climate-controlled wine chillers and custom built-in 550 bottle cooler; kitchen with Wolff and Sub-Zero appliances opens to the breakfast nook and den. Master Suite with exercise room and steam shower; impressive theater with tiered seating, acoustic panels and bar area; game room with full-service kitchenette. Laundry room with custom pet cubbies. Updated wall/ceiling paint and paper, lighting, chandeliers, ceiling fans and plumbing fixtures. Full-size sport court; summer kitchen; wood-burning fireplace; fire pit, artificial turf, puppy yard barrier, storage closet, mosquito-fertilizer-sprinkler control system. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CIOaA5TgcZ0/ Impossible to reproduce with all of the gorgeous, custom details in the heart of Upper Makefield. Gated and set back off of a quiet country road, this elegantly appointed estate has everything the discerning buyer could ask for: privacy, acreage, pond, pool, separate guest house and a thoughtfully appointed, custom reproduction main house. The millwork is exquisite with hand-carved details around every turn including coffered ceilings, wainscoting and extraordinary chapel beams. The use of natural materials including Bucks County fieldstone, brick, marble and gorgeous walnut, pine and cherry wood floors lends to the quality and craftsmanship that is evident throughout. An extraordinary layout offering a nice blend of formal and informal spaces including exquisite dining room with hand-painted ceiling, butler's pantry, designer kitchen open to the morning room and gathering room, private library, first-floor main suite, covered porches, galleries and upstairs lounge. The lower level is a spectacular retreat offering a recreation area, theater room, bar, wine cellar, fully stocked gym with high-end equipment, half bath and bedroom suite. A spacious four-car garage with interior access to an oversized mudroom. The porte cochere leads to the separate guest house featuring a bedroom, full bath, living area, kitchen and three additional garage spaces. The property is embraced with gentle rolling hills. The formal gardens and multiple fountains are accessed by brick and paver walkways. The whimsical garden house conservatory overlooks the pergola and outdoor kitchen featuring Viking grill, warming drawer and refrigerator. Enjoy the lovely pond views complete with waterfall feature in the stone springhouse or lounge poolside at the saltwater pool with travertine surround. A Bucks County escape for all seasons. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CIWUKHXAVZE/ One of the Kelowna’s premier acreage estates in southeast Kelowna with panoramic lake views in a quiet country setting! Situated on 11.52 acres next to Quail's Gate vineyards, this luxurious custom-built contemporary rancher has approximately 5,161 square feet on the main floor with a bright open floor plan, extensive walnut hardwood floors, five bedrooms, two dens and 3.5 bathrooms. The gourmet kitchen features bamboo cabinetry with a huge island, six-burner gas range, built-in wall ovens, granite counters and massive great room with wall windows that open up to the breathtaking lake and city views from the sprawling outdoor living spaces. The oversize master bedroom offers wall windows, a walk-in closet and five peice ensuite with soaker tub and steam shower. The lower level has two more bedrooms (each with their own ensuite bathrooms), a huge family room, home gym and room prewired for home theatre. This property has a second residence with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, approximately 2,000 square feet, plus there is massive 11,200-square-foot steel heated workshop, which can be used for a wide variety of purposes! This property is also set up for equestrian with a 78x100-foot indoor riding arena and 280×170-foot outdoor riding arena, horse stalls and paddocks. Located approximately ten minutes drive to town, this estate property offers convenient access to all local amenities, schools, parks and beaches in the Okanagan Mission. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CIdeg3sghnW/ Situated on over an acre of manicured grounds in the center of the prestigious Pine Ridge neighborhood is a unique and inspiring residence known as Chateau Monet. Reminiscent of a traditional French countryside chateau, blended with all of the modern, state-of-the-art conveniences and exquisite decor. Created to enjoy the fruits of life, the floor plan provides open sight-lines to multiple entertaining areas of the home, with soaring 35-foot ceilings. The great room is made for large gatherings and opens to the inviting lanai, pool and spa, with water features and fire pots. Summer kitchen, fireplace, grill and built-in pizza oven. Large backyard has a putting green and a fire pit. Gourmet kitchen with an amazing barreled, rustic brick ceiling adds to the Olde-World ambiance. Breakfast area and formal dining room with double-sided fireplace. First-floor master suite is a romantic oasis with sitting area, fireplace, crystal chandeliers and morning kitchen. World-class design details carry on into the sumptuous en-suite bath with oversized jetted bathtub. A sauna, workout room and four-car collector’s garage round out the tour of this exceptionally well-built and thoughtfully designed home. View Listing

By Alyssa Mammano –  November 30, 2020

Mansion Monday: Top 5 Mansions of the Week

Every day, duPont REGISTRY features the finest luxury real estate and showcases Homes of the Day across all of our social media platforms, including our Instagram: @dupontregistry_homes. Mansions from around the globe are highlighted through our partnerships with luxury real estate experts, both domestically and internationally. Our top properties are the most highly-engaged posts from the week - these are the most-liked listings our followers have selected. Be sure to follow, like and comment to see your favorite listing here next week!Luxury real estate experts: if your listing deserves to be showcased, submit it here! https://www.instagram.com/p/CIBJHPuA1vj/ The zenith of Niagara on the Lake luxury rises like cream to the surface of estate listings in the Niagara region, offering waterfront opulence worthy of magazine spreads and international celebrity home appeal. Featuring five bedrooms with adjoining ensuites, infinity pool, dock overlooking the American side of the lake, elegantly staged kitchen and dining areas with sparkling chandeliers, limestone fireplaces, 45-foot automatic lift for boat, elevated deck boasting 180-degree panoramic views, terraced patio with outdoor stone fireplace, temperature-controlled main floor wine cellar, suspended curved glass staircase with floating risers, onyx counters with coloured underlighting, walk-up finished basement with steam shower, sports bar and recreation area, three-car heated garage and historical perspectives of Fort George point, Revel’s newest luxury listing elevates to a league of its own amongst contemporaries that envy its affluent magnificence and walking distance to Niagara’s world-famous Old Town. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CH-jLDLMNQI/ Timeless elegance and exceptional build quality are the hallmarks of this iconic Oakville estate home. Built by PCM on a 0.8-acre lot on the upper most section of Balsam Drive. This is one of the most peaceful and mature tree-lined streets in town. Located among Oakville's finest estate homes, this section of the street contains the largest lots, all while backing onto Post Park. The exterior construction is mostly large cut stone tastefully combined with elegant brick and topped off with a phenomenal slate roof, copper eaves, downspouts and soffits. The intricate landscaping is immediately evident when approaching the home from the winding brick-lined driveway, up to the motor court and stone courtyard. The home is even more stunning at night with the ambient landscape lighting and well-lit stone facade. Grand 41-foot-long foyer with soaring 25-foot arched ceilings, all highlighted by an impressive wrought iron staircase. The kitchen/family room combination is designed for large-scale entertaining with over 1,300 square feet of living space, soaring ceilings and a stunning Rumsford-style fireplace. Main floor primary bedroom with his-and-hers ensuites and a stunning dressing room. Stepping outside, this home features stunning front and rear gardens with intricate and well-thought-out landscaping and lighting. Overlooking the back gardens is an amazing semi-circular covered sitting area with a large wood-burning fireplace and a cedar-lined vaulted ceiling. Cook on the massive Twin Eagles grill and dine alfresco all while taking in the beautiful gardens. Touring to the end of the lot and looking back at the home is a treat in itself, as the back of the home is simply stunning. This home offers over 9,000 square feet on the top two levels, plus another 6,000+ in the lower level and every square inch was constructed with the greatest attention to detail and with exceptional craftsmanship. This home is the true embodiment of a proper estate home. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CH-9sSuAOAU/ Gated and private, this one-of-a-kind luxury residence is perfectly sited at the end of a private cul-de-sac, offering three bedrooms, an office/den, 3.5 bathrooms and a comfortable floorplan with great room style living. The ultimate retreat for working from home featuring three home offices (two on the main level and one downstairs) and a fitness area. This stunning work-of-art features sweeping views across the bay spanning the Bay Bridge, San Francisco, Angel Island and the Golden Gate Bridge, where the view of the yachts, sailboats, ferries and large ships changes daily. As soon as you enter the gate, you feel the connection and inspiration from the Tuscany region of Italy. This Tuscan Farmhouse was virtually new construction in 2001 and is representative of old-world rustic charm with textured walls, stonework, iron railing accents and elegant details. The detailed exposed wood beams, arched doorways and walnut curved doors continue the rustic upscale charm throughout the residence. This incredible renovation incorporates all of today’s modern amenities. Some of the many features include limestone archways, rare Mediterranean stone, 170-year-old hand-hewn beams, a Rumsford style cooking fireplace in the kitchen, rare Brazilian blue granite and concrete countertops, walnut cabinetry, reclaimed French tile pavers and a 1,400-bottle wine cellar. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CH_KBItAzwc/ Exquisite fixtures and finishes, a large and open floor plan and ski run and golf course views on the 11th fairway of the Park Meadows golf course make this home a must-see. The seller’s pride of ownership is obvious throughout this well-built and meticulously maintained home. The chef’s kitchen flows into the dining/living area with high vaulted ceilings and trophy views to accent the perfect space to entertain. The main-level owner’s suite, complete with fireplace and steam shower, boasts trophy views and a private setting creating a personal sanctuary for the owners of this one-of-a-kind Park City home. The lower level walkout boasts a second full kitchen, two junior suites, a family room, and a den. Two large decks and a patio allow for indoor/outdoor living that flows to the lush landscaping, fire-pit and a large water feature. Ashley Court is a coveted and quiet location in the prestigious Park Meadows neighborhood. Come and see this one-of-a-kind purchase opportunity before it’s gone. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CIBhxdrHzw3/ Waterfront living is a picturesque way of life, highly coveted for its unsurpassed panoramic views and immediate access to water travel, sports and activities. With the water at your fingertips, a world of boating, jet skiing, beach-going and more is unmasked. As is admittance to preferential docking, exclusive clubs and private beaches. Living directly on the water is often reserved for the most luxurious homes as water frontage is certainly limited and, therefore, extremely valuable. Waterfront properties are truly at the top tier of luxury real estate. To follow, explore the current market’s most enviable waterfront properties and perhaps select one to be your next waterfront home. View Listings

By Alyssa Mammano –  November 23, 2020

Mansion Monday: Top 5 Mansions of the Week

Every day, duPont REGISTRY features the finest luxury real estate and showcases Homes of the Day across all of our social media platforms, including our Instagram: @dupontregistry_homes. Mansions from around the globe are highlighted through our partnerships with luxury real estate experts, both domestically and internationally. Our top properties are the most highly-engaged posts from the week - these are the most-liked listings our followers have selected. Be sure to follow, like and comment to see your favorite listing here next week!Luxury real estate experts: if your listing deserves to be showcased, submit it here! https://www.instagram.com/p/CHs7fJ4gc2D/ Down a gated drive along the most desirable stretch of coveted Beachside Avenue, this custom modern oasis offers the best of Gold Coast living. Designed by award-winning PBS Architects, a spectacular open floor plan includes a gourmet chef’s kitchen with a 17-foot island and majestic living spaces where walls of light invite refreshing water views into every level. Perfectly private, yet poised in the heart of a vibrant community, enjoy a five-minute walk to Greens Farms Academy and ten-minute walk along your private footpath to 300 feet of sandy beachfront where you can fish, observe bald eagles and seals at the water’s edge, and launch your kayak or paddle board on Long Island Sound. Live the resort life lounging by the swimming pool or gathering around the fire pit in the evening. You’ll love to host neighbors and friends in the heated pavilion with an automated screen system, outdoor fireplace and TV while you prepare al fresco meals in the outdoor kitchen, complete with pizza oven. Choose your favorite vintage from the 1500-bottle wine cellar and close out your day relaxing under the stars in the hot tub on the upper deck. A separate apartment with full kitchen, bath and a private entrance offers accommodations for extended family or guests. Pure paradise! View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CH22sclg1NT/ This unsurpassed modern masterpiece with clean lines and walls of glass encompass approximately 5,985+/- square feet of living space, featuring five bedrooms, six full and two half bathrooms. Experience the pinnacle of sophistication and modern design with museum-quality finishes throughout. Designed by Miles Berger and built by luxury builder, Sausalito Construction, attention to detail is evident throughout this incredible work-of-art. An open-concept floor plan awaits, with walls of retractable glass that blur the lines between indoors and outdoors to capture the quintessential California lifestyle. Meticulous craftsmanship and authentic building materials are recurring themes best exemplified by the widespread use of cedar, stucco and travertine exterior, white oak hardwood flooring, marble countertops, and top-of-the-line Reyners doors and windows. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CHxrUVRANNd/ An incredible work of modern art. An unparalleled, all concrete and steel residence, encompassing approximately 6,960+/- square feet of living space and set on a ½-acre site, featuring five bedrooms, an office, and 5.5 bathrooms and only minutes to downtown Tiburon. The world-class, 180-degree panoramic views span San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge and Belvedere Island to Mount Tamalpais. Impeccable design, extraordinary quality and a paramount location. Designed by renowned architectural firm, Cheng Design, this luxury residence is by far, the most modern and contemporary architecture on the Tiburon peninsula. The meticulous craftsmanship and authentic building materials are recurring themes best exemplified by the widespread use of concrete and steel, a floating staircase with glass and steel railings, European white oak hardwood flooring, St. Luis honed limestone flooring, and Vitrosca and Fleetwood doors and windows. Setting the bar for luxury and elegance is this masterfully designed residence complete with a state-of-the-art kitchen, media room, family room, fitness/golf room (or alternative theatre), wine cellar and elevator. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CHvGoauAtQ3/ Discover this newer 2010 custom built waterfront home located on a point lot with deep water, with protected dockage as well as a wide water view, on over 1.2 acres! If you are an entertainer or someone who loves to spend time outside in the open air, this home was meant for you! There is an infinite amount of covered patios and wrap-around balconies complete with a summer kitchen where you can spend your time enjoying the beautiful tranquil view of the river and lush tropical vegetation. The four-bed, four-bath, 5,004-square-foot main home with three-car garage and one-bed, one-bath guest home (890 square feet) was custom built in 2010 with impact glass windows and doors, spray foam insulation, concrete block first floor, wood floors, generator hookup, buried propane tank and many custom/decorator finishes throughout. You will feel like you are staying at your own resort with a private tennis court, lagoon-style pool and fully detached guest home that no one will ever want to leave! View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CH0pugmHyy4/ Fairview Estate, tranquil and timeless, is among the great estates of Talbot County, Maryland. With a total of 14 bedrooms, 14 full baths and eight half baths in multiple buildings, it is perfectly situated for ultimate peace and privacy. It lies at the end of a peninsula on the Miles River, a 12.9-mile-long tributary of Chesapeake Bay, on the storied Eastern Shore. The estate’s picturesque grounds encompass 74 acres of private parkland, 19th-century formal gardens, 2,100 feet of shoreline with a private beach, and a tidal pond with a pier. All this, bordered by thousands of acres of conservation land. Fairview has a rich and fascinating history. In the 1600s, the estate formed part of a large tract owned by Andrew Skinner, one of Maryland’s original planters. It is said the land was granted to Skinner by Lord Baltimore, Proprietor of the Province of Maryland, and where a great Federal-style mansion, named Fairview, was built by Skinner’s descendants. Nearly four centuries later, the Federal-style manor house sits at the heart of one of the Chesapeake region’s greatest estates. 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By Alyssa Mammano –  November 16, 2020

Mansion Monday: Top 5 Mansions of the Week

Every day, duPont REGISTRY features the finest luxury real estate and showcases Homes of the Day across all of our social media platforms, including our Instagram: @dupontregistry_homes. Mansions from around the globe are highlighted through our partnerships with luxury real estate experts, both domestically and internationally. Our top properties are the most highly-engaged posts from the week - these are the most-liked listings our followers have selected. Be sure to follow, like and comment to see your favorite listing here next week!Luxury real estate experts: if your listing deserves to be showcased, submit it here! https://www.instagram.com/p/CHiOZLprLTr/ Bask in the beauty of panoramic lake views at The Willard Estate, the showcase home of The Water's Edge Country Club and golf course at Smith Mountain Lake. Masterfully positioned on a private six-acre peninsula to capture the most stunning sunrises and sunsets over Smith Mountain Lake, this 12,000-square-foot home was expertly designed with old-world architecture, customized down to the smallest detail. It's at once spectacular and welcoming, offering an array of spaces where you can entertain family and friends. Or, relax in solitude, soaking up the peaceful serenity of the lake views and adjacent golf course. Truly want to get away? Head down to the 3,000-square-foot dock and set sail. It all rests under the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CHgSbtlDsbR/ Incomparable stone and brick estate on the east side of St. Charles! Tucked back and private - you won't believe that you have found over five acres of wooded seclusion on city water and sewer. Over 8,300 square feet above grade with a fully finished extra deep pour English basement. Incredible millwork and construction details throughout: oversized crown mouldings, natural wood beams, 8-foot interior doors on the first floor. Stunning great room with floating beams and stone floor-to-ceiling fireplace. The gourmet kitchen features commercial-grade appliances with a spacious breakfast area and oversized island. Huge walk-in pantry. Five bedroom suites, all with private baths. Very private executive office with fireplace and incredible views of the wooded grounds. Her office located off he kitchen with beautiful cabinetry. Home has two laundry rooms (one located off the bathroom on main-level for easy pool towel clean-up). The master bedroom retreat features volume ceilings, his and hers dressing rooms and a spacious luxury master bath with private balcony. Experience family movie night in the theater (can seat 14) with tiered floor. Plenty of room for entertaining in this house as it has a huge 1,200-square-foot bonus room on fourth level with a private bath, along with the other two family room areas. Outdoor entertaining by the saltwater pool with new filter (2020), new heater (2019), pool house, hot tub area, fire table and multiple patios. Oversized four-car heated garage with built-in storage units and epoxy flooring. Extra paver parking on the side of driveway. This home has radiant heating in the kitchen, master bath, entire basement and more. Must see! Too many details to list - come see this fabulous home with a private tour. Over 11,000 total square feet of pure luxury! Home is located within a subdivision, so if you have children they can still have friends/neighbors, but it still feels like you are totally private in your own little compound! Truly a wonderful piece of land. The attention-to-detail on this home is amazing. (Home has access from garage to basement for possible in-law arrangement). Smart home with music, lighting, sprinkler system, heating and cooling, etc. all from your smart phone. Furniture negotiable. Pool house is heated and totally remodeled in 2016 down to the studs. The backyard is the perfect place to spend your summers. Work out room in basement could be a sixth bedroom with room for a closet. Call today for a private tour. Plenty of storage space! VERY PRIVATE YARD! Plenty of room to add another garage or another house on the additional acres. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CHa5ws5DQlT/ Premier custom home of highest level construction and design presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the most discerning buyers. Handcrafted and engineered in 2010, this home offers elegance, yet easily accommodates casual lifestyles. Extraordinary street presence, expansive Lake Washington views, sunny rooms. Italian terrace gardens, imported stone, secure entry, elevator, home offices, smart home. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CHn1N3BFIRp/ Far from the maddening crowd but close enough to life’s necessities, lies a piece of paradise you can call home. Ocean views are endless here, as are scenes of gentle manatees, playful dolphins and an array of colorful birds. Commanding two oceanfront lots in the Florida Keys city of Marathon, this estate is strategically positioned in a setting that defies comparison. Location is key to the property’s vantage point, which capitalizes on spectacular 340-degree views of clear turquoise water. A deep-water dock that can accommodate a 110-foot yacht is situated on the channel side affording direct access to the Atlantic Ocean, where some of the best fishing in the world can be found. Water enthusiasts can enjoy snorkeling, paddleboarding or kayaking, while landlubbers relax on your private 300-foot stretch of white sandy beach. A private airport is less than 10 minutes away and there are a variety of dining and shopping amenities available on Marathon. According to the homeowner, Mark Pieloch, the property offers the ideal opportunity to unwind and enjoy a “Margaritaville lifestyle.” Pavered paths encircle the home and lead to an infinity-edge swimming pool spanning 200 feet in length and featuring three waterfalls amid lush tropical foliage. Inside the sprawling 11,894-square-foot home are three floors of unbridled luxury. Each room is enhanced by magnificent water views, while an abundance of windows and extensive covered patios create an ambiance that is at once welcoming and refreshing. There are seven sumptuous bedrooms, each outfitted with private bathrooms and walk-in closets. Constructed of concrete and steel, the residence is situated over 12 feet above mean high tide, making it one of the highest homes in the Florida Keys. Ideal as a corporate retreat, bed and breakfast or family compound, this property is being offered fully-furnished. Also available for purchase separately are four adjacent lots to the south. Pieloch will consider a trade of collector-quality cars, plus cash for this offering. An avid car collector for more than 40 years, Pieloch owns the American Muscle Car Museum, a 501(c)3 facility spanning 123,000 square feet with more than 300 classic and exotic cars on display. Located in Melbourne, the museum hosts numerous non-profit fundraising events, car shows and educational tours. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CHgDlT_jzGC/ This design is finely detailed with all mortise and tenon joinery, stone and steel. Custom designed by renowned firm Kelly & Stone Architects of Steamboat Springs, CO. This property was built in 2016 and has four bedrooms and four full and one partial baths with 5,224 square feet. An elegant Chef’s gourmet kitchen, customized sauna, steam room and gym. Wire handrails for unobstructed views on an expansive 1000+-square-foot deck overlooking The Lake at Lissara and excellent views of Pilot Mountain. Chef’s gourmet kitchen, two-tiered theater room, outdoor gas fireplace with covered entertainment area. View Listing