Tuesday, March 2, 2010
The Water Flower Ocean Estate
Acqua Liana is an oceanfront masterpiece created by Frank McKinney, renowned for his oceanfront artistry. Acqua Liana, the Tahitian word for "water flower" is located on 1.6 acres which reaches from the Altantic Ocean to the IntraCoastal Waterway in Palm Beach County, Manalapan Beach, Florida.
Acqua Liana is a home of calming and soothing serenity, with an infinity of forms of water. The 15,071 total sq. ft includes 7 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, an oceanfront master bedroom suite with sitting room, and his and hers ocean view baths. An Oceanfront glass office, wine room, oceanfront grand salon,beach dining room, that opens to the pool, movie theater, air-conditioned oversize garage with windows peering into pool, 2 glass elevators 3 laundry rooms, The home is ultra hi-tech with biofeedback cocktails bale,’ oceanfront summer kitchen, meandering and swimmable water gardens, a lap pool, serene reflecting pools, waterfall, 16 person spa with fire feature floating sun terrace, a special golf course grass driveway, 2 bedroom, 2 bath guesthouse, with private lagoon pool. And more luxury beach house finds.
Acqua Liana Brochure
Offer at $24,300,000
Premier Estate Properties
561-394-7700
www.premierestateproperties.com
Sunday, February 14, 2010
America It Is Time To Fight To Save America's Treasures And Preserve America
The the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida is located along the Caloosahatchee River. The Estates was awarded the 2009 National Trust for Historic Preservation Award and is an official project of “Save America’s Treasures” at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a Florida Historic Landmark and a National Register Historic Site. The architecture and furnishings of these gracious, buildings are reminiscent of a bygone era. However there are many innovations which we do not have in the most modern of homes. In the early 1900s, Edison built one of Florida's first modern swimming pools with cement from his own Edison Portland Cement Company. Edison used the water from an artesian well to fill the pool and irrigate the botanical gardens and it still holds water today.
The close friendship between Thomas Edison and Henry Ford brought the Ford's to Fort Myers in 1915 as guests in the Edison's home. The following year, Mr. Ford purchased the house next door to his good friend Thomas Edison. For years, the Fords came to their home in Fort Myers every winter to spend time with the Edisons. They shared their families homes, friends and well known guests such as Harvey Firestone and John Burroughs. On the Estate is an artifact museum, dedicated by Charles Edison, son of the inventor. The museum was built to preserve and house memorabilia related to Thomas Edison's life. One of the many educational displays in the museum is Edison's unique Model T Ford, a prototype model presented to Edison by his friend, Henry Ford. "Mangoes," the Ford's home was purchased by the City of Fort Myers in 1988 and was opened for public tours in 1990. In 1947 Mina Edison, wife of the legendary inventor Thomas Edison, donated the estate to the City of Fort Myers and in November of that year, public touring of the estate began. Mina Edison enjoyed entertaining throughout the gardens of her Florida Estate. She was a gracious hostess and interested in the well being of children and the community following in this tradition, Etiquette at the Estates, is a series of lessons offered today at the Estate.
The Edison and Ford Estate is filled with beach house finds and educational delight for adults and children of every generation. The President's budget proposes to eliminate funding for key historic preservation programs such as Save America's Treasures and Preserve America and reduce funding for National Heritage Areas by half. We American's need to fight to keep to send a message to your members of Congress asking them to support restoration of funding for Save America's Treasures and other critical preservation programs. Take action
Beach House Finds is asking for your help in restoring vital historic preservation programs proposed for elimination or cuts in the President's FY 2011 Budget Request. Support Historical Preservation
The Edison and Ford Estates is open daily from 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
C'est Nouveau Miami Beach Estate
A beach house find or perhaps a beach estate find is the proper communiqué for this stunning Coral Gables, Florida waterfront estate. The construction is new and French Provence inspired with beautiful water views from almost every room. The estate is designed for entertaining with features like: a formal living room with antique french paneling, wine cellar, expansive library/music room, garden room, dining room,Chihuly chandelier, media room, 5 bedrooms upstairs, 2 staff quarters, guest room, 4 half baths, breakfast area, gym, pool and spa.
This water estate offers generous sized rooms and incredible views of a wide lagoon open to the ocean. The property offers 200 ft of water frontage with direct ocean access and no bridges to the bay, which is a added plus for Yacht owners and boating enthusiasts. This Sotheby's Realty listed estate is a luxury beach home that this is waiting for it's beloved owner. With Valentines Day being Feb. 14th, this Aquarian writer, Francophile, lover of all things beach, visionary Designer can only say;
This water estate offers generous sized rooms and incredible views of a wide lagoon open to the ocean. The property offers 200 ft of water frontage with direct ocean access and no bridges to the bay, which is a added plus for Yacht owners and boating enthusiasts. This Sotheby's Realty listed estate is a luxury beach home that this is waiting for it's beloved owner. With Valentines Day being Feb. 14th, this Aquarian writer, Francophile, lover of all things beach, visionary Designer can only say;
L'on est bien faible quand on est amoureux.
One is very weak when one is in love, from La Princesse de Montpensier by Madame de Lafayette
Coral Gables, FL 33146, United States
$22,500,000 USD
Property ID# 4199214
$22,500,000 USD
Property ID# 4199214
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Dreaming Of A South Pacific Getaway
For anyone who has ever dreamed of a South Pacific getaway, where hues of blue paint the seascape and the sand is pristine. Beach House Finds suggests lagoon living on the French Polynesia's Fours Seasons Bora Bora Resort, over water bungalows and beachfront villas on a private white sand fringed islet. Snorkeling and diving are at the top of the list of activities along with a variety of large marine life, manta rays, dolphins, sea cucumbers, brain coral, yellow and blue striped trigger fish, and sea turtles. Bora Bora is prime underwater exploration territory. After a day of marine life, the Four Seasons Bora Bora Spa is a warm welcoming haven, balancing the surging energy of the Pacific with the tranquility of the turquoise lagoon.
The island is so identified with black pearls that it’s called “the pearl of the Pacific”. Despite modern cultivation techniques, the black pearls of Bora Bora are still prized and highly valued jewels. There is an official guide for tourists, which is available at airports, tourism offices and some jewellers on the island.
Michener used Bora Bora as inspiration for his mythic Bali Ha’i. The music from the Broadway musical South Pacific runs through our heads as the sun set in orange, red and purple shades behind Mount Otemanu.
Photo Credits: Four Seasons Resorts
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Sunday, December 20, 2009
Beachie Gifts At Beach House Finds
Tis the season to be jolly! This year Beach House Finds added our store. With the enormous winter storm that has left behind heavy snow and high winds in Southern New England and the Mid-Atlantic states many Americans are stranded at home. May we suggest you shop at Beach House Finds for your last minute Christmas gifts. At Beach House Finds we have home and decorating gifts for every ones gift budget. Procrastinators rejoice, our gifts are simply beachie!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Why American's Are Heading to Buenos Aires For 2010
Head to Buenos Aires in 2010 as it is a great year for Americans to travel to the Argentine capital, which celebrates its bicentennial next year. With one of the most favorable exchange rate ever, pesos to the dollar means that, despite inflation, Buenos Aires is once again a super-affordable destinations. Buenos Aires is Latin America's hottest destination! With it's incredible food, fresh young designers, and a cultural scene that's thriving. Smart travelers will start planning now as starting January, it’s going to be a lot harder to get hotel and dinner reservation in Buenos Aire.
Beach House Finds recommends the Alvear Palace Hotel, considered among Argentina’s top social circles to be the only hotel in Buenos Aires to stay. Situated in the middle of Recoleta, this is old-school Buenos Aires at its finest. Alvear offers elegant restaurants, a luxurious health center within the spa, fitness center, and impecable service, so it is no wonder it is the automatic choice for aristocrats, royalty and polo patrons. In Buenos Aires dinner starts at 9:30pm and the Alvear Palce offers the famous La Bourgogne, considered to be the best restaurant in Buenos Aires and the only Relais Gourmand in Latin America, La Bourgogne offers exquisite French cuisine. After a night of tango return to the hotels Cigar Bar which is an intimate gourmand’s delight, offering havana cigars, the best chocolates in the world and exquisite liquors, this is just one of the unique experiences at Alvear.
Alvear Palace Reservations
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Where Can You Find A Memorable Beach Holiday Vacation?
This December book a Ocean View Bungalow at Pelican Hill Resort and arrive to discover your very own "Holiday Home Away From Home" decorated with holiday decor. In the evening return to find, treats of eggnog and cookies in your holiday fill beach bungalow. When it comes to a memorable vacation, nothing surpasses a fully appointed beach vacation home!
The relaxed luxury of Pelican Hill Resort Village, is 504 acres situated above the coastline between Newport and Laguna Beach in Southern California. Imagine the sunshine, mild Southern California temperatures, and endless panoramic ocean views. Here is where Pelican Hill Resort can transport you to another place, away from Holiday stresses. Amongst the many amenities, the Resort offers home-sized hotel bungalow suites, along with two, three and four bedroom villas with ocean-view terraces, marble baths and Italian limestone fireplaces as well as a private clubhouse and pool, five restaurants and cafes, 136 ft. circular Coliseum Pool with cabanas, a children's pool and clubhouse, a luxury spa, salon and fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, fitness classes, and elite fitness instructors, meeting/event/wedding venues, and two world class golf.
The Decorated Home For The Holidays package starts at $895.00.
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