Auctioned Live: this enchanting French country equestrian estate embraces the best of Southern California living

4621 Via Roblada, Santa Barbara, Hope Ranch, California: An ideal location for equestrian-minded residents. This airy Mediterranean-style architectural masterpiece in Santa Barbara is a true slice of Old Europe that was thoughtfully recreated by Paul Franz and Architect Ketzel & Goodman. With design details that recall the south of France, the equestrian estate on more … Read more

Auctioned Truly Absolute: This exquisite Greenwich Connecticut equestrian estate is fit to train the world’s finest horses

If the horses feed your soul, Steeple Chase Farm is the horse lovers dream home.

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With approximately 13 private acres of serene beauty and Instagram-worthy design, this Greenwich Connecticut equestrian estate highlights the best of interior design, details, and materials. The only all encompassing equestrian property in Greenwich offers a lineup of one-of-a-kind features sure to meet the luxury lifestyle buyers dream of.

At the Steeple Chase Farm, Architects Paul Stephen Marchese & Associates and Conte & Conte revealed a vision of an award winning estate designed to be the ultimate horse lover’s home. Walking past your gorgeous heated pool and gardens, you’ll quickly forget you’re just 45 minutes from Manhattan, 15 minutes from Westchester Airport and 10 minutes to Greenwich.

Stunning Greenwich, Connecticut Estate
Built in 2012, this 10,000 sq ft private residential horse house with five bedrooms and nine bathrooms features endless upgrades & lavish finishes throughout. To fit perfectly into the topography, the equestrian buildings are situated down, lower on the luxurious property. The modern 8-stall stable is surrounded by 8 enclosed paddocks & a half mile riding trail to bring you the essential joy of being with horses. The estate will be a constant source of tremendous satisfaction, bringing you in contact with the elements of grace, beauty, spirit and freedom. Walk through the front door, and you’ll see right to the back.

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A legacy estate to create memories for generations.

Considered one of the top safe havens in the country for families and money, this Greenwich home won the award for Best Custom Home  in Connecticut. The home features a main floor master suite with generous master bath. After lounging in the library or cooking a meal in the gourmet kitchen, it it time for treating yourself with panoramic views of the 13-rolling acres. Every bedroom opens up to a terrace, balcony or porch. The tower room is ideal for meditation, yoga or as an art studio. The expansive entertaining veranda and patios provide plenty of opportunities for daily recharging.

Take the elevator down to the lower level and step into the gym or the relaxation zone. Heal your mind, body and soul in the sauna or spend some time in the family room equipped with a kitchenette.

Using thoughtful planning and innovative details to advance the notion of what makes a house a home, the estate features a wine cellar, separate garages and staff quarters. For an avid gardener, the backyard provides a large garden integrated into the terracing immediately surrounding the house.

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When you are on a great horse, you have the best seat will ever have.

“Offering the epitome of the ‘equestrian lifestyle,’ this distinctive and private horse farm offers a bounty of splendid features and will be sold to the highest bidder, regardless of price,” says Stefanie Wilcox, of DeCaro Auctions International.  Most recently listed for $21,000,000, the estate at 429 Taconic Road, Greenwich, Connecticut will be Auctioned Truly Absolute, Without Reserve. Just name your price. This is practically a ticket to one of the most exclusive communities in the world. The Live Absolute Auction will be held on the property site, Saturday June 17th at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. More details and Open House Previews here.

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 Equestrian Facilities at Steeple Chase Farm: Horses first. The rest later.

The equestrian facilities are examples of how an integrated design can create spaces not just where we are housed, but where we live our lives to the fullest near. The facilities include an 80-foot by 140-foot indoor ring, 140-foot by 200-foot outdoor ring, both with custom footing. This is the only indoor riding arena in Greenwich.

The horses will have the best accommodations and horse-specific amenities in the eight-stall barn with lounge/tack room, equipped with wash stall, half bathroom and inlaid rubber flooring. There are eight paddocks with four-board wood fencing and custom run-in shed, convertible to stalls. The hayloft is full and awaits the equine residents.

More important than indoor premium accommodations, though, is the open space horses need for their stretching routines. The more acreage, the better off you are. The outdoor area where horses spend most of their time offers ample spaces and a riding trail encircling the luxury property. Additionally, there is an enclosed horse trailer parking. The groom/trainer/caretaker will have a a two bedroom, one bathroom premium apartment.

The estate in one of the most prestigious towns in America features another consistent bonus. To find out, watch the full video.

This horse lovers dream home located at 429 Taconic Road, Connecticut will be sold to the highest bidder at Absolute Auction on Saturday, June 17 by DeCaro Auctions International.

 

This French chateau in Santa Clara, Utah offers the most exquisite features and amenities conceivable

Live like a lord: The approximately 8,564 square feet of luxury living will steal your adventurous and romantic heart. This sophisticated French country estate on ~1.6 private acres along the abundant river bottoms of Santa Clara, Utah can easily grace the pages of any luxury & home decoration magazine. The two hundred-year-old castle door invites you … Read more

Name your price in a live absolute auction and this oceanfront Laguna Beach estate could be yours

This trophy property is sitting on one of the best spots in Southern California. And you can name your own price. The renowned coastal estate at 33 Smithscliffs Laguna Beach CA wil be sold Truly Absolute to the highest bidder, there is no reserve. The Absolute Auction of this luxury estate will be held on the property site Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 11:00 AM, PT.

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These approximately 10,112 square feet of luxury living are positioned in the middle of everything. From the best restaurants and easy access to John Wayne Airport, to cultural experiences and beaches, the award winning coastal estate brings heaven a little closer.

Laguna Beach – home to the most prestigious real estate in the world

Let’s see what makes this luxurious estate at the top of Smithscliffs one of the most valuable on the continent and one of the best entertaining homes on the Californian coast.

Located in the exclusive and gated community of Smithcliffs, the so-called sweet spot of North Laguna, this custom villa features include two oceanfront lots with a hundred and twelve feet of frontage. The ocean calms the heart, while the endless space, the décor and architecture combine to create an atmosphere in which we can be our best selves in this year-round retreat for art lovers, nature enthusiasts, and beachgoers.

The villa is the product of a meeting of minds between internationally recognized architect Brion Jeanette and Rick Hendrickson, the founder of Pridemark Construction, a leader in custom, high-end construction. The creators of the property were united in an aim to create a new super home that would exceed every family’s dream, both functionally, technically, and aesthetically. This home is intimately linked to the seascape settings. The interior design is bringing the landscape and the features of the exterior and the views of the sunlight into all the rooms of the house.

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Irrevocably “house happy” in this private paradise on the Pacific.

33 Smithcliffs is everything Laguna Beach is offering and more. Spacious, sophisticated, precious in every detail, and with her distinctive allure and innovative design solutions for everyday living, the house morphs from elegant to playful with ease, proving it is possible to be all things to all luxury home buyers. “Huge lagoon-style pools, spa and waterfalls, built-in outdoor kitchen, separate sitting area, fire pit, but this is where most of the coastal properties end, but not here at 33 Smithscliffs Laguna Beach, CA.“ say DeCaro Auctions luxury real estate experts.

“You have one of the few double lots on this entire stretch of coast. You have 112 feet of oceanfront room for a lawn. Double the space, double the views.”

You can soak up the scenery from the main master suite, from the tub in the luxurious master bathroom, or from the incredible sky deck. Watch the whales and be inspired by the majestic ocean.

The two-story light-filled foyer with Lalique chandelier exudes a certain warmth and beauty found nowhere else. All 6 Bedrooms captivate with vibrant interiors and coastal views. The villa is ideal for multi-generational families. There is plenty of space with 4 bedrooms upstairs, a game room, and the oceanfront guest house with separate entry. The gourmet kitchen, the heart of the home, and the living rooms are casual gathering places in the truest sense. The kitchen offers four ovens, two refrigerators, a huge breakfast bar, and an incredible space to entertain.

The corner lot location adds to the value of the villa giving more sunlight. 33 Smithcliffs in Laguna Beach is one of the most safest lots along the Pacific. Because the villa is 200 feet above the ocean, you have total privacy, but you are still steps from the best beaches of Southern California’s artsiest resort town. Laguna Beach’s location offers perfect weather all year long.

The whole premise was to create a coastal estate that is glamorous, and offers owners unrivaled comfort, views, privacy, and sense of freedom. The tagline is “ a home built to entertain, to delight, and to withstand the tests of the elements and time” and that really is the mission statement that captures everything.

The property will sell through DeCaro’s Live Auctions to the highest bidder regardless of what that price might be. This Truly Absolute Auction will be conducted on the Property Site, beginning at 11:00 AM, PT on Saturday, January 28th, 2017.

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Quick Facts

33 Smithcliffs in Laguna Beach – LOCATION:

– Perched upon a 200-foot jagged bluff
– Superb Pacific Ocean views
– Outstanding sun exposure
– Intimate gated community, protected and secure.

33 Smithcliffs in Laguna Beach – The HOME:

– Designed by Brion Jeanette, an internationally recognized architect; Built by Rick
Hendrickson, Pridemark Construction
– Exquisite 10,112 (+/-) square-foot estate
– Double glass doors
– Soaring two-story ceilings
– Open floor plan
– Stately office.

Main floor master retreat:

– 6 bedrooms;
– 5 full bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms, 1 3/4 bathroom;
– Game room;
– Oceanfront guest house with separate entry.

33 Smithcliffs, Laguna Beach, CA – SPECIAL FEATURES:

– Double oceanfront lot;
– Inviting pool, spa, and waterfall;
– Expansive stone patio;
– Built-in outdoor kitchen;
– Outstanding entertaining spaces;
– Putting green;
– Outdoor gas fireplace.

33 Smithcliffs, Laguna Beach, CA – The YARD:
– Approximately 112+ feet of frontage
– 1/2 (+/-) acre oceanfront lot
– Just under 25,000 square feet of coastal oceanfront land
– Landscape design integrates oak trees.

See the upcoming auctions here. Take a video tour of the 33 Smithcliffs in Laguna Beach.

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