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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 – September 04, 2020

The Ultimate Man Cave Ideas for Your Luxury Mansion

Your man cave will be the envy of all house guests with these man cave ideas for furnishings, function and design. Create a sanctuary within your mansion for gaming, screening and comfortable luxury living. The man cave serves as entertainment for family and group gatherings and is sure to be your home's wow factor. Explore our recommendations for the ultimate man cave below. Custom Shooting Range Installation by Shooting Range Industries LLC Shooting Range Industries, LLC is a global provider of state-of-the-art shooting range and live fire training systems and solutions. Our expertise in shooting range design combined with our innovative shooting range equipment and accessories meets the growing demands for today’s shooting range industry. Shooting Range Industries, LLC offers the quality and safety to meet all of your shooting range needs. While we typically custom build ranges and equipment to order, we sometimes have inventory of completed modular and mobile Ready Range® units that are ready to ship out immediately. If you are interested in purchasing one of these completed units, or would like to order your own custom shooting range solution, please give us a call today! Customize an Installation Custom Bowling Alley Installation by All American Bowling Equipment Inc. All American Bowling has 5 generations of bowling experts who build the perfect residential bowling alley. We turn your home bowling alley design into a reality, so you can enjoy a game or two with your favorite people at the comfort and privacy of your home. Our custom installations ensure years of fun and long-lasting beauty. We have been building bowling alleys since 1892, and we have the whole package — from custom design project installation. Our unmatched experience, modern equipment, and limitless creativity result in your 100% satisfaction. 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Handcrafted and detailed with a regulation top for professional game play, this table offers statement-making style with sharp angles that form three distinct triangles when viewed from the side. When viewed from each end, a Z-shaped pattern takes form, giving this high-end table a bold, geometric appeal that fits seamlessly into any modern room design. The Trinity table can be customized in your choice of bespoke sizes, colors, and finishes. For added functionality, we offer a single conversion top for dining, a single conversion top for table tennis, and a double conversion top for triple duty as a pool table, dining table, and table tennis table in one. Upon request, we also offer the option to add drawers for holding billiard balls and cues. Customize a Pool Table The Premiere: Samsung's New 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector Samsung Electronics announced its all-new 4K Ultra Short Throw laser projector, The Premiere, at its virtual press conference event “Life Unstoppable” on September 2nd. The new 4K laser projector provides a big picture cinematic experience in the comfort of one’s home. The Premiere is the new anchor product in the award-wining Lifestyle product portfolio that now transcends the display experience – without the display. Samsung will begin to rollout The Premiere globally starting from the US, Europe, Korea, and other regions later this year. View Product Details The J Series by Elite Home Theater Seating The J Series features real exotic wood trim, which provides a warm and classy look for your home theater. This home movie theater chair is available in a wide variety of wood types and stains. 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Furthermore, Playtime Custom Arcades also included a built-in SpinTrak spinner, dual USB AIMTRAK light guns, their largest arcade library available with over 58,000+ games, an Intel Core-i7 PC inside, 16GB RAM, a 2GB DDR5 video processor (GTX 750ti), a 1/4" acrylic button protector plate, and a large 32" HD LED monitor. Whew! Playtime Custom Arcades is building just five cabinets of this limited-edition model and will also be hand-signing and numbering each for a one-of-a-kind cabinet like none other. Reserve your build spot before it sells out! Purchase for $8,149.00 Golf Simulator by Foresight Sports Enjoy the world's most challenging and beautiful courses, all faithfully reproduced to deliver the most true-to-life golf simulation experience available today. From player options to weather conditions, Play gives you nearly endless options. Develop your skills against others in a series of increasingly difficult challenges. 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By Alyssa Mammano – September 02, 2020

Home of the Day: Contemporary Comforts in Paradise Setting

Location: Sarasota, Florida Address: 1886 Prospect Street Price: $1,499,000 Bedrooms: 4 bedrooms Bathrooms: 4 total bathrooms Square Feet: 3,444 total square feet View Listing If you are looking for a touch of paradise with a dash of serenity, look no further. This exquisite home is located in a highly desirable location: West of the Trail. Upon entering this coastal contemporary home, you will be greeted with an abundance of natural light, soaring ceilings and custom features throughout. The dining room features a dry-bar equipped with dual wine refrigeration and plenty of bottle storage on the decorative wall. The gourmet kitchen boasts top-of-the-line appliances offering dual ovens, sinks and dishwashers to make for easy entertaining. Solid surface countertops, gorgeous lighting and large windows are just a few upgrades. The great room offers high-end light fixtures, recessed art lighting and a contemporary electric in-wall fireplace and sleek travertine floors throughout. The master bedroom is located on the main floor with an extravagant ensuite featuring dual vanities, walk-through shower with dual shower heads and a soaking tub. The master suite also offers a large walk-in closet with a bonus storage space. The second floor consists of a junior suite and two additional bedrooms and a guest bath. As you step out to your personal tropical oasis, you are welcomed with significant tropical foliage, a stunning pool and spa with the tranquil sounds of nature stemming from the custom water feature. Outdoor entertaining at its finest with a cabana equipped with misters, a wolf grill station, sink and refrigerator. This amazing home is truly one of a kind. View Listing Preferred Shore Real Estate Group - MCW PropertiesMichelle Ward630 South Orange Ave, Suite 102Sarasota, FL 34236941-920-2460michellecward22@gmail.comwww.viewgulfcoastfloridahomes.com Have an incredible property to share with our audience?Click below Showcase Your Listing

By Alyssa Mammano – August 31, 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/CEXHCXMgITj/ Modern Masterpiece! Step into an alluring experience of extraordinary living. Spectacular dramatic entrance reveals floor-to-ceiling glass doors framing the infinite, panoramic views. Monumental open design perfectly captures elegance, opulence, and meticulous details. Fully appointed extravagant kitchen showcases exquisite Italian Zebra Wood cabinetry, stunning Cambria Quartz counters with waterfall edge, a glorious custom butler's pantry, high-end appliances including Wolf ovens, Subzero Refrigerators and more. Contemporary styling with masterful high-end finishes; designer lighting, moment frame windows, custom entrance door imported from Belgium, detailed metal handrail, and dramatic stone accent wall. Lavish master retreat enveloped in luxury. Custom designed California king bed, private access to covered deck, views of spectacular sunsets, and twinkling city lights. Decadent spa-like bath includes steam shower with rainwater heads, relaxing soaker tub and the ultimate dream walk-in closet. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CEUkmAAgdah/ Ever the coveted way of life, waterfront living invokes an immediate sense of calm waking to the sparkling sea each morning and arriving back home to waterfront sunsets in the evenings. The water has a way of alleviating the day’s burdens and washing away any stresses that may be wearing you down. Vistas of endless turquoise oceans that meet with clear blue skies can put your mind at ease all while taking your breath away. If your aspirations are to live on a lake, ocean or other body of water, explore the waterfront homes available for immediate purchase to follow. View Listings https://www.instagram.com/p/CEb2coRgat7/ Welcome to prestigious Heron Estates, an exclusive community of 81 custom luxury homes within the gates of Heron Bay. Set on over a half an acre lot with water and golf course views, this quiet cul-de-sac location offers privacy and a lifestyle perfect for today’s world. Enjoy this open-concept floor plan featuring five bedrooms, five bathrooms and one half bath. The Chef in your family will be delighted in the recently updated kitchen featuring the best of Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. Perfect for entertaining, this home also has a custom home theater, a game room that can be used as an office, a summer kitchen and a resort-style pool. Come in and enjoy everything that this home has to offer! View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CEXSgp9Hk7t/ Privacy in Corolla is rare! Station One has three homes on the first street in Corolla. This places you close to what both Duck and Corolla have to offer. The wide lot with 150 feet on the ocean gives you outstanding views of the ocean and the sound. There is consistent rental income. The home is getting a renovation to be completed by the end of November 2018, so you will get the new home feel and look. There is new exterior paint, new roof, new interior painting and new flooring in 2018. The huge top-level master suite is like no other. The theater room is private and there is a library off the living room for those quiet moments. The ground floor opens to the pool. An elevator makes getting everything to the top-level easy. Schedule a showing and you can call this very unique property and site your home at the beach. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CEe4Y_dnGxm/ Peaceful surroundings, grand sunrises and tranquility abound in this magnificent "Signature Estate" on the Gulf of Mexico. Located in the private, gated community of Shark Key, this four-bedroom, five-bathroom, office and theater room home sits 14,850 square feet of paradise. This estate has a fabulous open floor plan, exquisite finishes, beautiful rooms filled with natural sunlight and sweeping views of the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Multiple living areas and a multitude of decks make this home a perfect place to gather with family and friends around the numerous fireplaces. Entertain your family and friends in your private theater room ideal for family movie nights and sporting events. View Listing

By Alyssa Mammano – August 25, 2020

Home of the Day: Dramatic Mountain View Mansion

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Address: 20980 N 104th Way Price: $5,495,000 Bedrooms: 4 bedrooms Bathrooms: 6 total bathrooms Square Feet: 8,417 total square feet View Listing One of the most dramatic golf course and city light views in the Upper Canyon of Silverleaf. A tree-lined private drive leads to this stunning ranch hacienda estate, perfectly positioned on an elevated, south-facing hillside lot. Automated sliding doors blend the indoor and outdoor living spaces with ease. A home theatre, large fenced grass area and separate guest casita create a resort-like feel. The spacious and dramatic outdoor entertaining area includes an infinity pool, water and fire features, built-in patio heaters, outdoor kitchen and dining room. Unparalleled views of the city, golf course and mountain preserve make this estate a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of Arizona living. View Listing Have an incredible property to share with our audience?Click below Showcase Your Listing

By Alyssa Mammano – August 24, 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/CEErQW5gKWj/ Waterfront Chateau perched majestically above the shores of Lake Norman. Opulent European inspired gated estate crowns the tip of beautiful Belle Isle. Waterfall cascades to sunset vistas from stone terraces and tidal pond. Sit by the fire pit or outdoor fireplace and enjoy the graceful lawns and landscape. Enjoy entertaining in the lake level with fully equipped European bar, wine cellar, home theater and billiard area. Breakfast room with stained-glass window and gas fireplace opens to a gourmet kitchen with elegant chandelier, stained-glass windows, wood beams, center island, granite counters, AGA oven/stove with four-burner gas cooktop and griddle, copper veggie sink, Viking refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, and walk-in pantry. Master bedroom retreat with lake views. Two walk-in closets with custom cherry cabinetry. The luxurious master bathroom provides a glass-enclosed shower with rain shower, body sprayers, and dual showerheads. So many features: smart house, cameras, whole house water filtration, generator. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CEJ0_6oAdLA/ From the moment you enter the breathtaking grounds through the iron gates, it’s clear that you have entered one of New Jersey’s most elegant and sophisticated estates located in prestigious Colts Neck Township. The town is perfect for equestrian lovers, golf enthusiasts and home to many celebrities. A true architectural masterpiece of unparalleled design, materials and quality craftsmanship. This home of opulent living offers every modern-day amenity imaginable while maintaining old-world charm and warmth. Highlights include a grand 19-foot foyer with Turkish marble floors, Cinderella staircase, exquisitely appointed formal rooms including a parlor with three sets of French doors, dining room, living room, state-of-the-art chef's kitchen and relaxed gathering places including a family room, reading room, breakfast room and office. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CEPbmhDlspz/ 101 Flyway was designed and built by the award-winning team of architect G.M. Wallace, Jr., of Island Architects, and builder Steve Brenner, owner of Solaris Inc. This talented architect and builder team, whose homes have graced the beach at Kiawah Island for over 20 years, have created a residence that has the finest materials, finishes, technology and equipment that can be found today. From an exterior of double hand-dipped red cedar shake siding, Vermont slate and copper roof, comprehensive copper gutter system and underground drainage system, Italian stone pool deck and handmade ironwork to an interior that includes imported French oak hardwood flooring throughout, white stone countertops and baths, and exquisite intricately designed woodwork and cabinets, 101 Flyway is the pinnacle of quality. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CEHP8fKnGJC/ Upon entering the wrought iron gates, meandering the tree-lined driveway, you arrive at your pot of gold: an "Impressive Gentleman’s Country Estate" situated on 45 pristinely manicured acres that are in farmland preservation. Graciousness and excitement are exquisitely blended in this custom estate. Spectacular reception hall flanked by Grand Ball Room and Dining Room with wood floors, soaring coffered ceilings, custom moldings, hand-carved marble fireplaces and Pub. Breakfast Room has views of the paddocks. The Staff’s Kitchen has a great workspace adjacent to the rear stairs leading to staff’s quarters. Concrete 75-foot pool with pool house, tennis court, Caretaker Cottage, eight-stall barn with fly misting system, riding arena and jumping area complete this sprawling property. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CEMbgfBgpZZ/ Bar Harbor is a magical place where ocean cliffs and rocky beaches, glacier-formed lakes and valleys, mountain vistas and lush green forests capture the imagination. Located on Mount Desert Island—50 miles from Bangor International Airport—this celebrated vacation destination presents a picturesque setting filled with a rich history, diverse culture and small-town charm. Acadia National Park, recognized as one of the most visited national parks in the U.S., is nearby and offers miles of paved paths punctuated with stone-faced bridges as well as Cadillac Mountain, which is the highest point on the eastern seaboard. A summer mecca for visitors from around the world, Bar Harbor harkens back to the Golden Age when distinguished American families like the Vanderbilts, Rockefellers and Kennedys established grand summer “cottages” throughout the area. Inspired by these iconic cottages that grace Maine’s coastline, “Eastern Watch” welcomes you to experience a vacation wonderland that many can only dream about. Perfectly positioned high on a cliff overlooking Frenchman Bay, this striking estate commands 3.68 acres with views so magnificent, they will take your breath away. View Listing

By Alyssa Mammano – August 21, 2020

The Best Waterfront Mansions You Can Buy Today

Ever the coveted way of life, waterfront living invokes an immediate sense of calm waking to the sparkling sea each morning and arriving back home to waterfront sunsets in the evenings. The water has a way of alleviating the day’s burdens and washing away any stresses that may be wearing you down. Vistas of endless turquoise oceans that meet with clear blue skies can put your mind at ease all while taking your breath away. Mark Pieloch, who owns the incredible waterfront property pictured here in Marathon, Florida, says of waterfront living, “Paradise and inner peace are realized upon viewing the spectacular turquoise and sea foam green waters of the Florida Keys. Pelicans, diver ducks and ibises fly overhead while manatees swim along the sandy shores of your tropical retreat.” Mark’s first-hand perspective depicts the ultimate waterfront lifestyle. Luxury waterfront real estate experts also present indispensable experience in both waterfront living and the buying and selling of waterfront properties. This alluring way of life is best achieved alongside the invaluable expertise of an accomplished waterfront REALTOR® who is reputable in your local market. Waterfront specialists are qualified in what is often considered the most valuable sector of luxury real estate. Of his astounding listing in Osterville, Massachusetts, Robert Kinlin, co- CEO of Robert Paul Properties, said, “47 Sea View Avenue is an impressively thought-out and well-built home with true craftsmanship and care poured into every detail of this waterfront estate. I have been privileged to have listed some of the finest luxury properties from Cape Cod to Boston, and this property is truly one of the finest.” This awe- inducing listing is pictured among the properties here. Owning a waterfront home is not only a sound investment for its enviable location, it also provides the ability to enjoy water sports and activities as often as you like. Yacht owners have ease of access between their homes and boats, and jet skis, water skis and fishing equipment can also be conveniently stored and utilized. Beachgoers have sugary white sand just steps from their homes and wildlife watchers may enjoy frequent sightings. If your aspirations are to live on a lake, ocean or other body of water, explore the waterfront homes available for immediate purchase to follow. Clayton, GeorgiaHarry Norman RealtorsJulie Barnett | 404.697.3860Leigh Barnett | 404.931.3636www.lakeburtonhome.com Marathon, FloridaJesse Piccolo386.338.2929jesse@veltracon.com Bar Harbor, MaineAcadia Realty GroupSteve Shelton207.667.7423 | 207.460.4233steve@acadiarealtygroup.comwww.acadiarealtygroup.com Piney Flats, TennesseeAlliance Sotheby’s International RealtySandy Poe | 865.207.0004RJ Bindner | 865.805.5491www.AllianceSothebysRealty.comwww.SandyPoe.com Duck Key, FloridaColdwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.Lisa Ferringo305.797.1221LisaFerringo@aol.comwww.UniqueKeysHomes.com Osterville, MassachusettsRobert Paul PropertiesRobert B. Kinlin508.648.2739rkinlin@robertpaul.comwww.robertpaul.com View More Waterfront Mansions

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By Alyssa Mammano – August 20, 2020

Home of the Day: View-Inspired Ski Home

Location: Breckenridge, Colorado Address: 18 Dunkin Drive Price: $3,450,000 Bedrooms: 5 bedrooms Bathrooms: 5 total bathrooms Square Feet: 5,327 total square feet View Listing This Dunkin Hill residence raises the bar for Breckenridge view homes. Designed by Suzanne Allen-Sabo, this home rests on 4.95 acres and each of the five bedrooms has breathtaking views of the Tenmile Range, Breckenridge Ski area and four 14,000-foot peaks. The home is well-appointed with high-end kitchen appliances, custom metal hood, lower level family room with ten-foot ceilings, 400+ bottle wine room as well as a water feature that flows around the home, down to the large outdoor flagstone patio. View Listing Have an incredible property to share with our audience?Click below Showcase Your Listing

By Alyssa Mammano – August 18, 2020

Home of the Day: Waterfront Estate Ideal for Recreation

Location: Sandpoint, Idaho Address: 374 Flatwater Lane Price: $3,950,000 Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms Bathrooms: 4 total bathrooms Square Feet: 4,031 total square feet View Listing Waterfront and Woodlands on the Pend Oreille River. Exceptional custom home by Hope Builders on timbered private 6+ acres. Expansive water views with 280-degree shoreline and panoramic views. End of the road tucked in your own secluded parcel, down your winding driveway to your beautifully landscaped riverfront estate. A 4,031-square-foot custom home built in 2016 with three bedrooms and four bathrooms. Ranch style features open concept living, beamed cathedral ceilings, gourmet kitchen, wet bar, walk-in pantry and stone wood-burning fireplace. Exceptional beach area to relax and play, hot tub, gazebo for dining with gas firebar, covered patio, wood fire pit, concrete pier dock with powered 10,000-pound covered boat lift and the best place to view the sunsets in Northern Idaho. A 40×50-foot detached shop is fully insulated with propane area heating and a 10×12-foot RV door. There is also a 40×50-foot fenced garden area with fruit trees and raised beds, 30KW whole house generator, 8×12-foot firewood storage, auto irrigation yard and garden. View Listing Have an incredible property to share with our audience?Click below Showcase Your Listing

By Alyssa Mammano – August 17, 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/CDwFViDgtU0/ Less than a year old and built by a local craftsman, this extravagant custom home radiates luxury in ALL the details. Situated on the picturesque 11.82 acres, this 4,700+-square-foot Craftsman is absolutely breathtaking. From the stone columned, gas lamp lit, private, gated entry to the long paved path, this property exemplifies pure excellence from the entrance! Board and batten, cement plank exterior with cedar-lined column front porch, with perfectly positioned farm style lighting. Double wood glass doors open to the grand 12-foot ceiling shiplap foyer. 13-foot cedar-wrapped beams are just the beginning of the carefully crafted living room, ordained with coffered beams, floor-to-ceiling windows, custom-built shelving framing the large stone 100-year-old white oak mantle and wood-burning fireplace. Exquisite formal dining room with no detail abandoned opens to the kitchen dreams are made of! Slow close recessed lit white shaker style custom cabinetry with inserts/pull-outs. Triple antiqued brass hood pendants line the over-sized centered bar-island. White porcelain farmhouse sink, counter-to-ceiling windows, LG stainless appliances and Thor stovetop/double oven. White backsplash subway tile with herringbone tray featuring over the stovetop pot filler and coffered beam ceiling with beadboard perimeter. Additional walk-in sliding door pantry for increased dry good storage. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CDweksBhNKo/ Wellington Farm: an amazing property on 77.34 acres that was established as one of the best equestrian facilities around, and still is. But, you do not have to be an equestrian to own this property. The potential with your imagination is limitless. All enthusiasts come forward. Horse lovers, animal lovers, collectors, wedding venue, events venue, sports venue, farmers, lease the barn, B&B;, etc. Nothing has been left out. Just when you think you have seen it all, there's more! House, apartment, detached garage, shooting range, open land, grow your own hay, barn, arenas and pastures, oh my! Reach out today for a brochure to see all that this property has to offer. When scheduling your tour, please plan a window of time to view this beautiful establishment. There is so much to see, admire and learn about the infinite details that went into creating this masterpiece. We are so excited to have you and look forward to sharing this experience with you. Dreams do come true! View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CDuF7DzAJ7z/ Gated French Provincial estate, a palatial mansion. Designed and built by world-renowned Joe Brennan. The Bridle Path-Canada’s home to the most discerning. Central zen courtyard road. Great room with soaring 14-foot ceilings. Floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking views of the lush domain. Finest in luxury with extensive transitional millwork and attention to detail. Master retreat with office, his and hers dressing rooms, multiple Juliette balconies, fireplace and ten-piece ensuite and awesome exercise wing. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CD4ZDHngG8X/ A truly magnificent estate-type property on the pristine shores of Lake Winnipesaukee with 679 feet of water frontage and an oversized boathouse. Enjoy the beautifully maintained privacy of 16+ acres on two lots that boast woods and natural stone walls, trails and a well on the back lot, where a guest house or a barn could be built. Around the private house are beautiful perennial gardens and natural landscape, patios, a grand stairway to the water, decks, sandy private swimming and deep water for boating and diving. Sit in the outdoor hot tub with a gas fireplace for ambiance. Architecturally designed custom home was built to take advantage of the long, sublime views with a bow front to follow the contour of the point of land it graces. Open floor plan, a cook's kitchen that has a climate-controlled wine room in it and a screened living porch with a summer kitchen and a stone pizza oven, and heat for those chilly nights. An amazing first-floor master bedroom suite, a mezzanine with three more bedrooms. There are four fireplaces, a lower-level family room with a second kitchen. Unfinished space above the garage that has a plan designed for an apartment and there is a seven-bedroom septic tank on the property, so it can be added anytime. Woodlands neighborhood is highly desired for its West Alton location, large lots, a low Alton tax rate and close to all the Gilford amenities like skiing at Gunstock Ski area, shopping, theater and restaurants. There is no better place to escape with your family and enjoy the outdoors in safe New Hampshire than this. View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CD112W_AK0R/ Welcome to the city of Bloomfield Hills and its award-winning architectural masterpiece located inside the private Hidden Ridge Community. Experience the unique charm of over 8,000 square feet of French estate amenities and ultimate entertaining spaces that luxuriate into a sumptuous lifestyle. Enjoy your sense of security and privacy on your 1.5+ acre parcel that showcases breathtaking views of your grand pool and tennis court, magnificent stonework, brick-paved patios and enchanting gardens. Steps inside your inviting home, you'll find a beautiful double spiral staircase, opulent marble throughout, lavish entertaining rooms, a remarkable dining room, and a gourmet eat-in kitchen that showcases premium appliances, countertops and flooring. Your magnificent estate also includes a four-car garage, a finished basement, a movie theater, sauna, steam showers, five bedrooms, six bathrooms and nearby amenities such as close distance to award-winning schools, restaurants, country clubs and much more! View Listing

By Alyssa Mammano – August 14, 2020

Prestigious Cliffside Mansion with Unsurpassed Waterfront...

By Linde Hyder - Bar Harbor is a magical place where ocean cliffs and rocky beaches, glacier-formed lakes and valleys, mountain vistas and lush green forests capture the imagination. Located on Mount Desert Island—50 miles from Bangor International Airport—this celebrated vacation destination presents a picturesque setting filled with a rich history, diverse culture and small-town charm. Acadia National Park, recognized as one of the most visited national parks in the U.S., is nearby and offers miles of paved paths punctuated with stone-faced bridges as well as Cadillac Mountain, which is the highest point on the eastern seaboard. A summer mecca for visitors from around the world, Bar Harbor harkens back to the Golden Age when distinguished American families like the Vanderbilts, Rockefellers and Kennedys established grand summer “cottages” throughout the area. Inspired by these iconic cottages that grace Maine’s coastline, “Eastern Watch” welcomes you to experience a vacation wonderland that many can only dream about. Perfectly positioned high on a cliff overlooking Frenchman Bay, this striking estate commands 3.68 acres with views so magnificent, they will take your breath away. Built in 1995 and remastered in 2006, the four-bedroom main house capitalizes on the spectacular natural beauty of its surroundings with soaring ceilings and an abundance of windows. Friendly gatherings will surely focus in the three-story grand room, where a wood-beamed ceiling and granite fireplace present an inviting ambiance. Casual elegance best describes the dining room, with its unique octagonal ceiling and panoramic vistas. The view-inspired kitchen is outfitted with ample storage and workspace and a sun-dappled breakfast nook. Entertaining flows effortlessly outside to an expansive 130-foot granite and bluestone terrace overlooking the waterfront splendor. Passing cruise ships and whale-watching boats provide a unique backdrop for outdoor parties, further enhanced by an outdoor kitchen, granite fireplace and numerous conversation areas. The upstairs master suite presents a peaceful retreat for owners with fabulous views in the cozy lounging area and in the luxurious bathroom, outfitted with a soaking tub and walk-in shower. Additional guest accommodations are found in the separate carriage house comprising a two-bedroom apartment with a children’s bunk room and play loft. View Listing Steve SheltonAcadia Realty Groupsteve@acadiarealtygroup.com(207) 667-7423 | (207) 460-4233www.acadiarealtygroup.com

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