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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Alyssa Mammano – November 09, 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/CHLpFlIA5tu/ ON-SITE AUCTION – Tuesday, November 17, 2020Registration: 4:00 PM ESTAuction: 6:00 PM ESTProperty Address: 229 Traditions Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30004 Spectacular estate home featuring three finished levels with beautiful golf course and lake views. Located in the exclusive Echelon Golf Course Community, this mansion offers an excellent floor plan, which is very relaxed and comfortable. Two exquisite primary suites, in-law suite, guest quarters, five fireplaces, wine cellar, huge theatre room, guest suites, several patios and garages for four cars are just some of the many features. Also Selling at Auction: Four Exceptional Luxury Automobiles!Ferrari Italia; Bentley Mulsanne Le Mans Edition (#34 of 48); Bentley GTC; Porsche Cayenne Turbo View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CHLDkdkgNwN/ This sophisticated and elegant executive home is located in the prestigious Loudoun County community of Grenata. A stately circular driveway welcomes you to this grand brick and stone home with resort-like ambiance. Live, work and relax in this stunning Hunt Country residence. This home features a two-story foyer with a mahogany paneled dual-sided fireplace and formal living and dining rooms. The spacious chef’s kitchen boasts custom cream cabinets, a large center island, granite countertops and professional-grade stainless steel appliances. The kitchen opens to a cozy keeping room that leads to a family room, which features a box beam ceiling, gas fireplace and wall of windows overlooking the sparkling pool. A finished basement with a billiards room, wet bar, home theater, craft room and club room with dual-sided fireplace provides the perfect venue for casual indoor gatherings. Certain to impress, the owner’s suite has all the amenities that one would expect in a home of this caliber, including a sitting area with gas fireplace, two walk-in closets with custom built-ins and a laundry chute, dual sinks, separate shower and a jetted tub. Added bonuses include five generous secondary bedrooms with en-suite baths and large closets, a sunroom with wood-burning fireplace and a spacious home office with custom built-in cabinetry. An attached three-car, side-loading garage and detached one-car garage provide ample space for the car enthusiast. This incredible executive home boasts large square footage, lush, manicured grounds with outdoor lighting and a prime 3.04-acre corner lot. The outdoor living space includes a stunning saltwater pool and spa, large pool deck, pergola and a covered outdoor sitting area with wood-burning fireplace. This luxury property facilitates comfortable, private work-from-home convenience, while allowing the residents to relax in a resort-like atmosphere and entertain both outdoors and indoors. This beautifully appointed home is located in the prestigious Loudoun County community of Grenata, which is comprised of 59 large home sites. Located in the heart of Hunt Country, just southeast of Leesburg, Virginia, this exclusive luxury home community offers a unique blend of private country living, proximity to numerous destination wineries and craft breweries, and easy access to diverse employment and shopping opportunities in Loudoun and Fairfax Counties. Grenata is conveniently located approximately three miles from the Dulles Greenway and is just 20 minutes from Dulles International Airport and an easy commute to Fairfax County, as well as Washington, D.C. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CHSzvbKg_-o/ Former NHL legend Wayne Gretzky is in real-estate news for listing his sparkling estate located in Thousand Oaks, California. The home was originally constructed in 2002 with the help of architect Richard Landry. The 13,276-square-foot Colonial Revival-style mansion features six bedrooms and 7.5 baths and sits on a 6.69-acre lot with a beautiful view of the California mountains. The Gretzky couple is so passionate about the property that they had once sold it to former baseball player Lenny Dykstra before later rebuying it. Amenities include a master suite with a sitting room and dual baths, a screening room, a fitness facility, billiards room, office, championship tennis court, outdoor entertainment area, wood-burning pizza oven, wood and gas barbecue, and formal gardens. Wayne Gretzky’s mansion is currently on the market for the price of 22.9 million dollars. Click the link below for more information on the home listing through the Relator website. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CHI4bBpAD84/ Exemplified by stunning architecture, refined finishes and dramatic windows capturing spectacular tree-top views of waterfalls and the infinity-edge pool, this magnificent home amazes. Serene location on one acre with beautiful grounds, natural woods and ample patio spaces for a luxury resort-style feel. Designed for entertaining, the expansive entry leads to the gorgeous dining and living rooms with mahogany floors. Porcelain tiled gourmet kitchen with two islands, butler’s pantry, wine room and sun room with custom mahogany cabinets and trim. Guest suite downstairs. Upstairs includes game room with exotic wood touches, media room with wet bar, luxurious master suite with exercise room and sauna. Two other bedrooms include ensuite baths. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CHIgW7BrLMv/ Unique, private 239-acre retreat on a peninsula surrounded by the scenic Harpeth River. Spectacular log home has panoramic views and features an outdoor oasis with an infinity-edge pool, outdoor fireplace, summer kitchen, waterfall, fire pit and fabulous covered patio. This stunning property also offers a sauna, guest house, barns, stocked ponds and 1.82 miles of river frontage. Come and see all it has to offer today. View Listing

By Alyssa Mammano – November 02, 2020

Mansion Monday: Top 5 Mansions of the Week

By Alyssa Mammano – October 19, 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/CGVfSiOAuhz/ Astonishing gated estate located inside The Lake’s most prestigious neighborhood. A “Colorado Modern” masterpiece built in 2019 by Thomas Construction, sitting on a one-of-a-kind point lot with 379 feet of shoreline and 270° views of main channel, yet offers cove protection for the cruiser dock and large wave-break. The home offers the finest in construction materials and stunning features. Just a few include Zo-E windows, leathered granite counters, heated/cooled pool with natural gas torches surrounding, elevator and 25-foot vaulted ceilings with custom wood beams. The 7,952-square-foot home also features two master bedrooms, a beautiful office, 4.5-car garage spaces with epoxy floors, a workout room with 13-foor ceilings and a glass wall overlooking the lake! Garage/man cave with auto lift and loft/office. Total privacy with a calming waterfall and stream running through property, creating an outdoor oasis for entertaining your guests by the pool, hot tub, gas fire pit, fireplace and outdoor kitchen. TURN KEY! 20 minutes from Lee C. Fine Airport. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CGSTkJKAv8h/ Luxury Trackside Villa at The Thermal Club Welcome to Motorsport Heaven! Luxury Trackside Villa at the World-Class Thermal Club Private Motorsport Facility Unparalleled Views and Amenities This three-level Villa with four gorgeous bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two half baths, features a twelve-car garage for family fun and racing. Enjoy your spacious rear entertainment deck and watch the excitement on the racetrack below. Or, simply unwind after a thrilling day on the track and watch the sunset over the mountains. The Thermal Club offers 5.1 miles of track on three separate circuits, karting and autocross for the motorsport enthusiast. Club amenities include a gourmet restaurant and bar in the beautiful Tower Building complete with a four-story observation deck. A Trackside Storage Garage and Tuning Shop are available for your mechanical and storage support. Unlimited seat time for members. Guests are allowed with certain restrictions. The Motorsport Village also includes a Fuel Island and Car Wash. Members Club Campus includes swimming, tennis, fitness and a Poolside Grill. Spa services are available for off-track relaxation. A 48-room hotel accommodates overflow family and guests. Located just minutes from Highway 111, the Thermal Club is close to world-class golf, tennis, shopping, dining, hiking, biking and all that the desert has to offer. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CGaCGrSg3BG/ This waterfront oasis built in 2011 is on a sought-after cul de sac with breathtaking views of Holly Pond and beyond from almost every room. Everyday you wake up at 10 Nickerson Lane is a staycation with the stunning views of ever-changing scenery and wildlife outside your windows. This house was thoughtfully designed throughout to ensure a waterfront view from almost every room in the home. It features a custom chef’s kitchen with imported beautiful Azul Macaubus custom marble from Brazil, three fireplaces, heated infinity pool with spa, six bedrooms, two offices, Teak floors on all four finished levels and outdoor decks, additional in-law suite in the finished 2,000+-square-foot lower level, custom en-suite bathrooms, balconies with glass railings, three family rooms and a movie theater. This is the perfect house for entertaining with all the amenities including a wet bar, stone fireplaces, stereo surround sound and “Chihully style” hand blown glass chandeliers. The design lends itself to entertaining large and small gatherings or perfect for a cup of coffee and bird watching on one of the many private Teak balconies.There is a formal living room with fireplace as well as a formal dining room with custom wall and ceiling molding throughout. An additional secluded guest suite has its own private balcony for lounging. Ascend the staircase retreat to the master suite with fireplace, spa bath, steam shower, two custom walk-in closets and private balcony with a spectacular view of the entire property. There are four additional bedrooms on the second level, three of which have en-suite baths and private balconies facing the water. There is a full finished third floor that is the length of the house and adds an additional 800 square feet of living space, as well as a 2,000-square-foot lower level with a large second family room, private movie theater and bedroom with en-suite full bath. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CGfM_93ARxG/ This is your private lake paradise! The brand new 6,400+-square-foot stunning home was designed by renowned architect Brad Wright of Wright Designs LLC, offering superb craftsmanship throughout the home that features: wavy pine siding, stack stone, Pennsylvania bluestone pavers, timber frame porches, tongue and groove cypress floors and ceilings, custom iron windows, copper chimney pots, European French oak floors, custom iron railings, custom cabinets by Morgan Creek, makers of fine handcrafted cabinetry, quartzite counters throughout, marble tiles in the master bath and more. The five-bedroom, five-bathroom and two-half-bath home features a Chef’s kitchen with Wolf and Subzero appliances and a custom reclaimed oak island top. Outdoor kitchen features Wolf grill with rotisserie and phenomenal lake view dining area. There are three masonry fireplaces including a limestone fireplace in the great room. The steel case glass doors bring the outdoors in, offering the best front-row lake-view seat from the spacious screened porch. The lower level family and game room take you out to the fantastic pool with tanning ledge, built-in seating and retractable cover. There is a custom wine cellar, outdoor shower, a lake locker room with ice maker and refrigerator, and a lower-level cart garage with storage and key pad entry. There are three spacious suites with private baths on the terrace level. The max dock with built-in steps is perfect for a 7,000-pound boat and jet ski. This fabulous lake home offers an oversized three-car garage, a central vac with 11 inlets, five HVAC zones with 14 and 16 seer system, irrigation via lake pump, and upper and lower level laundry room. It is the ultimate lake paradise you’ve been waiting for. Membership option is available. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CGS5oNkDqMT/ This modern mountain home with natural finishes spans more than 6,000 square feet with five bedrooms, six bathrooms and endless vistas. View Listing

By Alyssa Mammano – October 12, 2020

Mansion Monday: Top 5 Mansions of the Week

By Alyssa Mammano – October 05, 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/CF2X6QNnF4m/ With an unforgettable picture-perfect appeal, this remarkable residence boasts 1.82 acres of fabulously layered landscape that transitions brilliantly to the waterfront. Massive circular drive with two gated points of entry welcomes you to a phenomenal estate with towering 21-foot-high ceilings, wonderful open spaces, magnificent and complex detailed woodworking and more than a mile of sweeping panoramic water views. Upper and lower level master suites are immense in size, offering generous sitting areas with fine morning bars, gas fireplaces, huge waterfront decks/balconies and sumptuous luxurious baths adorned in marble, granite and exquisite fixtures. You'll love the lavish executive office with fireplace and private bath. Posh kitchen with butler's pantry opens to an impressive great room with elegant entertainment center and grand views of your waterfront grounds. Large casual dining area is complemented by a superb formal dining room. Upstairs, you'll discover lavish bedroom suites, a second large office with fireplace and an enormous entertainment room with a spectacular wood lacquered wet bar, a fitness room, steam shower and separate sauna. Upper level enjoys a gorgeous, connected wrap-around balcony overlooking the grounds and waterfront. Step out back and take in the "Great Gatsby" feel of this truly resplendent home. Extensive use of cast stone handrails and balusters, suspended staircases, multi-tier grand paver decks and elaborate center fountain. Stroll across a transcendently beautiful pool/spa deck area that lowers to a fully lighted tennis court level, sprawling grassy areas and a stunning waterfront. Posh gazebo/cabana contains a large wet bar, outdoor cooking center and air-conditioned bath. A separate guest house with full kitchen, bath, living room, bedroom and private waterfront balcony is perfect for your overnight company. Countless features and accoutrements, open-concept elevator, electronic storm shutters and exceptional privacy. For rapid access to the Gulf, your boat slip/dock is located in a protected, private marina adjacent to property. Spectacular sunsets, cool evening breezes and a dazzling evening skyline. A rare, one-of-a-kind luxury living experience close to the historic Belleair Country Club. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CFzZgIeAHee/ Award-winning lake view home located in the historic waterside community of Glenbrook. Glenbrook is an upscale gated community on Lake Tahoe, Nevada’s sunny east shore. Homeowners enjoy the finest amenities, including sandy beaches, buoy field, boat valet service, community park, private golf with seasonal restaurant (optional) service, as well as a variety of hiking trails. An expansion and reconstruction was completed in 2007 in a classic mountain lodge style with soaring beamed ceilings, massive rock fireplace, hand-hewed iron work, reclaimed barn oak, raw-edged timber counters and hand-cut flagstone flooring. With all the charm and character of a rustic lodge, the home also offers modern features and custom finishes throughout. Thoughtfully designed for single-level living; the main floor offers a dramatic great room with vaulted ceilings and rugged fireplace at the center of the floor plan. The great room is an open and airy space, flowing gracefully into the lake view dining and gourmet kitchen areas. This level includes a cozy game room with wood-burning rock fireplace, billiards and wet bar adjacent to a state-of-the-art theater room on one end with private office, laundry room and lavish master suite on the opposite end. The upstairs level features two en-suite bedrooms, a bunk room, secondary laundry room and lofted sitting area with kitchenette. The lower level includes a convenient mud room, exercise room, half bath and access to the garage area. Additional unique features include in-floor radiant heating, control four smart home, heated driveway, BBQ stubbed lake-view deck off the great room, six stone fireplaces (one is wood-burning), two laundry rooms, Sonos whole-home sound system, Lutron lighting, exterior security cameras with remote monitor, Thermador and Viking kitchen appliances with two dishwashers, kitchen nook and breakfast bar, garage to kitchen. View Listings https://www.instagram.com/p/CFsEzZdgE-j/ Villa Como draws upon its owner's passion for boating, travel and entertainment. This prestigious estate sited on 16.3 meticulously manicured acres provides privacy and majestic views of the Cocheco River. The one-of-a-kind resort-style home and guest house will captivate the avid outdoorsman with many featured amenities including a fishing pond, tennis and bocce courts, chipping green and infinity pool with spa. Boat enthusiasts are able to stroll down the river banks to their deep water dock and enjoy a scenic 40-minute cruise to downtown Portsmouth and the Atlantic Ocean. After entering the gated entrance and winding down the private driveway, guests will be greeted by a long porte-cochere leading to the front door. Once inside, they will be awestruck by the walls of glass, vaulted barrel ceilings and the décor that reflects the natural surroundings. Thoughtful details have been incorporated throughout the home with commissioned works from local artists, interior design that moves from casual to formal with limitless venues for entertaining. The collective planning, design and construction of this exceptional property have incorporated all of the unique aspects of the owner's enthusiastic vision. A place you never have to leave, because it is all here! During these challenging times with a global pandemic, people have opted to stay home, why not staycation at this spectacular riverside retreat? Bring your world to you when you live at Villa Como in income tax free NH. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CFuRvIUAK8l/ Exceptionally designed stone residence on approximately two acres in north Buckhead. Completely finished in early 2020, architecture and interiors by Harrison Design. Mostly main floor open living spaces with the most incredible kitchen designed with steel doors out to gardens and a breakfast room with views of the property. Family room opens to the patio and pool. Indoor/outdoor living spaces with covered patios capture the views. Spectacular grounds that wrap around a stone pool house with motorized screens, kitchen, bath and fireplace. Conditioned gardening room. Attached guest wing with four additional bedroom suites. Windows from every room on the terrace level feature superb entertaining space at the pool, bar with wine room, gym, yoga room steam and sauna. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CFxOVsxHSRs/ Custom-built estate on approximately 13 acres of mature land. This one-of-a-kind bungalow features top-of-the-line finishes and workmanship, completely renovated and upgraded. Approximately 13,000 square feet of living space, five bedrooms, six baths, hardwood and ceramic flooring throughout, gourmet kitchen with center island, top-of-the-line S/S appliances and granite counters. A main floor den and laundry, professional finished basement featuring a great room, second living and dining areas, indoor gym and basketball court, an office, theater with surround-sound, a gorgeous outdoor pool and multi-purpose court. Pot lights throughout both levels and so much more. Seeing is believing. This home can be your own oasis. Inclusions: all existing electrical light fixtures and all existing window coverings. Existing appliances in the kitchen washer, dryer, in-ground pool and all equipment. Exclusions: hot water tank if rental View Listing

By Alyssa Mammano – September 21, 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/CFUkXIYAMYQ/ Spectacular estate with the perfect balance of modern and traditional style. Located on a prime 1.25-acre golf course lot in the desirable Vaquero addition of Westlake. Meticulously landscaped gardens, sculptures and a sparkling pool create the perfect setting for outdoor living and entertaining. The master suite is a true retreat with cast stone fireplace in sitting room, wood floors, dramatic arched ceiling, balcony overlooking the golf course, and luxurious master bath. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with La Cornue range, coffee maker, double oven, dual dishwashers and more. Additional features include elevator, wood crank-out windows, Crestron home automation and more. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CFMxuxwAQaW/ Granite Point Lodge – the ultimate in lakeshore living. Stunning home showcases over 7,800 square feet enjoying four levels, fine architectural details and striking open plan. Perfectly sited on 0.82 acres, 275 feet water frontage with exceptional privacy, designed to take full advantage of the spectacular 280-degree views of Okanagan Lake, mountain and natural 50-foot rock escarpment – a perfect backdrop! Approximately 5,200 square feet of patio and decks creates a private oasis effortlessly connecting the interior to the outdoors. Carefully thought-out open design floor plan with a high level of craftsmanship. Great room showcases floor-to-ceiling Kettle Valley granite fireplace and vaulted, beamed ceiling, wall of windows embrace the commanding views. Stunning chef-inspired island kitchen with custom walnut cabinets, high-end appliances, quartz surface counters and spacious butler pantry. Upper floor is dedicated to the master bedroom suite with opulent ensuite bathroom and breathtaking views. Lower-level recreation room, full bar and wine room leave nothing missed in design and function. Built-in cabinetry, recessed 75-inch TV, granite fireplace, folding wall of windows access spacious deck leading to the 18x32-foot pool, hot tub and pool house. Timbered pergola and BBQ area complete with water feature and landscaping lighting complete this magical setting. Licensed dock, steel piles, deep water moorage, 15,000-pound hydraulic boat lift plus two seadoo lifts. Attached triple garage plus a detached triple garage. View Listings https://www.instagram.com/p/CFR7A02nsvV/ Magnificent waterfront estate privately set on 1.4 pristine acres overlooking Nantucket Sound. Meticulously crafted from the finest materials, this stunning seven-bedroom residence showcases glistening ocean views from nearly every masterfully designed room. Embracing remarkable artistry, the home boasts an inviting floor plan, fabulous gourmet kitchen with butler’s pantry, elegant seaside living and dining rooms with fireplaces, rich wood paneled library, luxurious master suite, and six nicely appointed guest bedrooms with en suite baths. Other highlights include a glorious sun porch, expansive waterside decks, lush grounds, and rolling lawns that lead to a private sandy beach. Create enduring memories for the generations on this extraordinary heirloom estate. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CFKyh65gKYk/ This expansive waterfront estate offers unlimited opportunities for relaxation and recreation at Golden Ocala’s signature golf course, world-class spa, dining and equestrian facilities. Experience quality and timeless elegance. The formal living room has a fireplace, cathedral ceilings with a soaring glass wall showcasing the estate’s incredible pool, landscaping, and panoramic lake and golf course views. The chef’s kitchen features granite counter tops, center island, custom cabinets plus a breakfast nook overlooking the pool and open to the family room with a built-in entertainment center. The primary master suite (there are two) offers views of the lake and pool, plus his-and-her baths and lounging area. More highlights include two en-suite bedrooms, a second-floor lanai with wood ceiling fireplace, and more scenery. Lastly, there is an incredible pool area with complete with wading area, waterfall and lighting for your nighttime enjoyment. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CFZ6XDygKAh/ The Pinnacle of luxury living. Absolutely stunning, one-of-a-kind retreat set on 12 spectacular acres of private, impeccably landscaped, fully irrigated property. This magnificent French Country Manor is a staggering 13,000+ square feet of meticulously-appointed living space, complemented by expansive terraced outdoor patios, encased with 21 flaming urns, exquisite formal gardens, a sparkling swimming pool, Helipad to land your aircraft, a state-of-the-art hanger for storing it, a six+car garage for the car enthusiast and a horse barn for the Equestrian! The sprawling interior is an entertainer's dream, boasting soaring ceilings, maple planked flooring, supreme stonework/woodwork, four fireplaces and refined finishes throughout grandly proportioned rooms. Formal living/dining areas, a top-of-the-line chef's kitchen, six spacious bedroom suites, seven full baths, private loft area, finished walkout with lap pool and gaming areas. Live the ultimate luxury lifestyle at this exclusive estate! View Listing

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