Gables Estates Oceanfront Mansion Is a Yachting Paradise

A study in symmetry and grace, this stunning Gables Estates residence blends formal elegance with exceptional comfort. Every detail of the 12,102 square foot waterfront estate is designed and crafted with exquisite care, from the Dutch- and Island-influenced exterior to the grand-scale rooms and the manicured landscaping of the resort-style, palm-fringed grounds.Paired gates and a circular motor court lead to the breathtaking entry, where a palatial double-height chandelier foyer welcomes visitors with a generous lounge flanked by a graceful dual staircase. With the three levels served by an elevator, the interiors are detailed with finely crafted wood, marble and tile to complement the timeless serenity of large rooms in which each window is placed for the enjoyment of verdant scenery and maximum privacy.Along with two fireplaces, six bedrooms, family room and library, the estate features sublime formal living and dining rooms, an eat-in chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and expansive cabinet space, and a luxurious primary suite with two walk-in closets and a sparkling spa-style bath.The spectacular grounds, which are ideal for both informal and sumptuous entertaining, are complete with a pool, covered terraces for lounging and dining, and shapely lawns. The wide expanse of waterfront provides direct access to Biscayne Bay with no bridges. With a four-car garage and ample guest parking, this stately residence is both welcoming and private – a home with all the rewards of waterfront living in Gables Estates.View the complete listing by Judy Zeder and Nathan Zeder of Coldwell Banker Realty in Coral Gables The post Gables Estates Oceanfront Mansion Is a Yachting Paradise appeared first on Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Blog - Luxury Home & Style.

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The Luxury Log Cabin: Sounds like a Juxtaposition, Lives like a Dream

Abraham Lincoln famously spent his early years in a one-room log cabin in Hardin County, Kentucky, moving with his family to another in southern Indiana several years later.But despite their association with the 16th president of the United States — ever heard of the game Lincoln Logs? — the earliest log cabins have their roots in northern Europe, not America. When the humble structures started popping up stateside, they were courtesy of Finnish and German immigrants.Given their history, and their rough-hewn materials and primitive building techniques, it’s not surprising that log cabins are largely thought of as informal, humble abodes. But many of today’s structures are anything but humble, as you can see by these luxury log homes.505 E Dog Wood LnDutch John, UT5 Bedrooms7 BathsSpectacular construction meets superior location in this one-of-a-kind Flaming Gorge log cabin on one acre of wooded property. From the hand-carved front doors to the covered wraparound porch, to the gorgeous views of the Flaming Gorge throughout, this is the ultimate in rustic luxe.Features of this log manse include a custom gourmet kitchen with professional appliances and a beautifully detailed copper sink; a great room with vaulted ceilings and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace; and a resort-worthy primary suite with a sitting area and fireplace, a private covered balcony that looks out onto the Gorge, and a spa bath with a copper soaking tub. This home also features a massive walkout basement with a covered patio; a gaming area; a fireplace; and a full kitchen. There is also separate guest space with a gaming/entertainment area and two bedrooms over the garage, plus covered boat storage. Even better – the sale includes the current owner’s boat!This property is listed by Jayanne Ivins of Coldwell Banker Farm & Home Realty Inc. for $15,000,000.1263 Lake Terrace DrThree Lakes, WI2 Bedrooms2 Baths1,347 Square feetWhat this quaint cabin lacks in square footage, it more than makes up for in charm and expansive outdoor space. The log exterior opens to a magical interior that is almost entirely sheathed in wood, including the kitchen’s custom birds-eye maple cabinets and counters. Full-width logs travel up and across the soaring ceilings in the living spaces and large loft.This home includes a stone fireplace in the living room; a 30-foot x nine-foot screened-in porch; a detached garage with a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment above; and an unfinished basement. But the most exquisite features: the 45 acres of pristine, land and 563 feet of level frontage on the Three Lakes Chain of 28 Lakes.This property is listed by James Mulleady of Coldwell Banker Mulleady Inc., Realtors for $2,100,000.1009 E 800 NLaPorte, IN3 Bedrooms3 Baths1,856 Square feetWho knew you could live the log cabin life just an hour from downtown Chicago? Though, this is no standard log cabin. The original one-bedroom, one-bath cabin has been merged with contemporary construction, the finished exterior marrying logs and stone with clean lines and a night-hued façade.Inside, it’s modern all the way, with a sleek eat-in kitchen; gorgeous hardwood floors; updated bathrooms; designer light fixtures; and an infrared sauna. You’ll relish the 20+ acres of wooded landscape and the nature views from nearly everywhere in the home, including serene vistas of the pond from the private primary suite and its large cedar deck.This property is listed by Chad Gradowski of Coldwell Banker Realty for $1,450,00027675 Alpen DriveLake Arrowhead, CA4 Bedrooms5 Baths3,552 Square feetA departure from the more traditional log house, this gracious California mountain home has smooth interior walls with cleverly designed rustic elements including half-log rounds encasing the windows and doors. You’ll undoubtedly spend countless hours in the incredible great room, with a huge living space centered in front of a stone fireplace; a large dining area topped by an antler chandelier; and a gourmet kitchen with a huge island, stone counters, and high-end appliances including a double Wolf range.Step out onto one of the home’s three expansive decks and luxuriate in the mountain air while enjoying panoramic lake and ridgeline views. This ideal log home also boasts a large bunk room; a game room with gas fireplace; dual primary suites; a wine room; and lake rights.This home is listed by Michelle Calkins of Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty for $1,675,000.63 Dream CatcherBlue Ridge, GA6 Bedrooms5 BathsLarge expanses of glass and stone accents complement the massive display of logs on the exterior of this impressive luxury cabin. Inside, the use of wide wood planks is as spectacular as the verdant views. It’s on the floors. It’s on the walls. It’s on the ceiling. And it’s joined by a beautifully hewn half-log staircase and rail and hand-peeled log rails.Gather in front of the great room’s grand stacked-stone fireplace, at the mountain stream, or among the extensive covered and uncovered outdoor space in the treetops. This home also offers a large loft/office; a wet bar/game room; a central vac system; and a four-car garage with a 1,200-square-foot, two-bedroom apartment.This home is listed by Michael Miller of Coldwell Banker High Country Realty for $1,175,000.The post The Luxury Log Cabin: Sounds like a Juxtaposition, Lives like a Dream appeared first on Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Blog - Luxury Home & Style.

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From Mega Yachts to Wine: Italy’s Vincenzo Poerio

Vincenzo Poerio is undoubtedly one of the main protagonists of the Italian nautical industry. Formerly, Tankoa shipyard’s CEO – specialized in the construction of mega yachts – he has launched some of the most iconic jewels of the sea that currently sail on every ocean in the world. But above all, his greatest achievement is transferring his great experience, in terms of quality and passion for work, to the realization of another ambitious dream. This time not on the sea, but on the terraces of the Tuscan hills.Vincenzo Poerio“I wanted to build a place to live and work the land, produce wine, oil, and other products of the countryside,” recalls the former CEO of Benetti Yachts. “A project born from the encounter of four visionary friends, which took shape in Sarteano, in the province of Siena, in the rolling hills of Val di Chiana.”Here, in a carefully restored old farmhouse, surrounded by ancient Sangiovese vines, which produce the prestigious Chianti Riserva Bludivigna blossoms, the Poerio family has created the Poggio Mori farm. A dream come true. Immediately followed by yet another that is coming to life: producing high-quality and also organic wines. Thus, alongside the ancient rows of Sangiovese, the manager of nautical creations and design introduced Bordeaux vines, in the name of sustainability and commitment to the environment. From sea to land. From water to wine. Each stage of Vincenzo Poerio’s career has always been built following a single main path: total attention to detail and almost maniacal care for aspects related to aesthetics and luxury.Coldwell Banker Global Luxury You are considered a top manager of Italian boating, how was your passion for the sea and boats born?Vincenzo Poerio I am Neapolitan, and therefore the sea has always been part of my life. Boats have been my great passion since I was a child. I attended the Nautical Technical Institute with the dream of becoming a captain, although then I continued my studies by graduating in mechanical engineering and becoming a naval researcher. After several working experiences in the construction of large boats, I went on to build them myself in 1993. I took the historic Benetti brand back into my hands, revaluing it on the market and bringing it close to one billion euros in turnover.Coldwell Banker Global Luxury You specialize in 30-meter plus megayachts, who can buy these boats?Vincenzo Poerio Obviously, the buyers are people who have almost unlimited wealth. We are referring to a few thousand people around the world, or at most a few tens of thousands. Some are in Europe and America; most are in Asia and the Middle East. For these ultra-wealthy buyers, contracts range from 25-30 million to over 400 million euros. The largest yacht I built was 180 meters, basically like two football fields.Coldwell Banker Global Luxury From boats to clothes, to furnishings, your extreme attention to luxury is known. What definition would you give of this word?.Vincenzo Poerio There are products where wealth must be apparent and conveyed through every detail. It is this quest for absolute perfection that distinguishes a luxury product from anything else. However – unlike real estate – the biggest problem on boats is resolving the conflict that arises by trying to make this luxury coexist with technology, in a space that is still limited, even within dimensions ranging from 200 square meters to over three thousand. It is a challenge that only the best architects can solve. The interiors of these boats are among the most beautiful you can imagine because a yacht of a certain size is the most expensive luxury asset in the world.Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Is the Italian style still victorious when we talk about these jewels of the sea?.Vincenzo Poerio Italian style is always victorious in the world. Unfortunately, unlike what the French do, for example, we hardly manage to team up to enhance our brands abroad as they deserve. This penalizes us greatly, especially in the eastern and emerging markets. I travel abroad a lot and I can say that according to the general public, Italy is still the richest place in charm in the world, the country of beauty and goodness.Coldwell Banker Global Luxury You expressed satisfaction with the establishment of a Ministry of the Sea. Why? What are your expectations of this institution?.Vincenzo Poerio It was important to emphasize the protection of the sea, including its economy. The hope is that this Ministry can interpret not only the business of maritime transport, shipping, port, and pleasure boating, but also aquaculture, marine biology, and everything that concerns the activities of our Mediterranean. Much has been done in terms of sustainability, but much still remains to be done. If once, the only thing that counted for companies was profit, today we can say that the real turning point will come when we can find a perfect balance between these three factors: economic, social, and environmental, which will need to coexist perfectly symbiotically.Coldwell Banker Global Luxury From sea to land, your Poggio Mori farm is an excellence of the Tuscan hills. Where does your passion for wine come from?.Vincenzo Poerio It is a passion inherited from my father, who traded wines. However, only when I moved to Tuscany did I decide that it would also become a job. Hence the idea of buying and restoring an old farmhouse surrounded by over forty-year-old vineyards. A dream that has come true thanks to some visionary friends like myself …Coldwell Banker Global Luxury How do you produce good wine?.Vincenzo Poerio With the same attention to detail required when producing a luxury 40-meter yacht. Because even if the product changes, the recipe for excellence remains the same …This article has been reprinted from Homes & Estates Italy magazine. The post From Mega Yachts to Wine: Italy’s Vincenzo Poerio appeared first on Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Blog - Luxury Home & Style.

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