Marquette Turner Luxury Homes

Charming French Villa with Bar-sur-Loup Views

Located in the gorgeous Cote d’Azure in the south of France, this wonderful villa full of charm, with views onto the Gorge du Loup and Bar-sur-Loup, is situated in a beautiful landscaped garden of almost 1 hectare, incorporating 50 mature olive trees. The property consists of the main 5 bedroom villa and a separate 2 bedroom guest house.

Scandinavian Design Meets Thai Luxury in Rayong, Thailand

Tropical Beach Rayong is a stunning new concept in tropical luxury that fuses Scandinavian design and quality with welcoming Thai warmth. It comprises an exceptional selection of living options: contemporary 1-3 bedroom apartments, luxurious villas, beachfront homes and penthouse with large private balconies, with great views and design that blends clean Nordic lines and refinement with all the warmth and comfort of tropical modern living.

Modern Maroochy River Home With Stunning Valley Views, Queensland

Offering privacy and space, this charming home has been designed with lifestyle in mind. The house overlooks the valley of the Maroochy River Hinterland and enjoys views to Ninderry Mountain. The home is surrounded by expansive verandahs and decks, and has a self-contained apartment. It will go to auction on 21st September 2010.

4 Acres of Tropical Paradise in Viti Levu, Fiji

Positioned on over 3 acres of landscaped gardens and with stunning views, “The Whitehouse” is just six years old and offers total privacy. Situated on Viti Levu’s (main island) most northern point and a short walk to Wananavu Beach resort, where you have access to an excellent restaurant and marina. The property is offered for sale for $1.95 million (USD).

The Henman House Malibu Estate with Ocean and Mountain Views

Featured in numerous television and motion picture films, The Henman House in Malibu is a gated & private custom Ed Niles glass & steel estate is set on 16.9 acres and framed by manicured lawns & mountain top/ocean views. Stainless steel & glass panels wrap around the entire home into the interior with gorgeous fossilized limestone tiles & 22 foot cathedral skylight ceilings. It is offered for sale at $9.95 million USD

Design & Trends

The Lake – The Luxurious Swiss-Made Bathtub

The outstanding “Lake” bathtub is Swiss-made and crafted in wenge and finished with a water-resistant gloss coat, its rim is surrounded by pebbles to allow excessive water to drain – much like a Lake! Costing a mere $25,000 USD, the Lake bathtub would certainly be a quality edition to any bathroom.

Published August 31, 2010

eMagazine

Luxury Real Estate News: 1 Sep 2010 Marquette Turner Luxury Homes eMagazine

In the 01 Sep 2010 issue of the Marquette Turner Luxury Homes eMagazine we feature an amazing concept whereby the tales of building’s are tracked as they are deconstructed and rebuilt, the Swiss-made “Lake” bathtub and an amazing time-lapse video of “Grace” being created from corks. There’s also a look at how Indian’s are investing in real estate, Marlon Brando’s resort in French Polynesia, as well as a wrap-up of real estate news making headlines around the world. Together with a charming villa in the South of France, land in Queensland, and a wonderful Swedish-designed resort in Thailand, there’s many other wonderful properties for sale throughout the world.

Published September 1, 2010

Lifestyle

Hollywood Legend Marlon Brando’s French Polynesian Resort

“The Brando” is currently under construction on the island of Tetiaroa, a 13-island chain circled by a coral reef 35 miles from the (main) island of Tahiti, and was a former playground for Tahitian Kings purchased by Brando in 1965. Scheduled for completion in late 2012, the resort’s style and design will be heavily influenced by the Tahitian Kings of yonder.

Published August 29, 2010

Luxury Homes

Charming French Villa with Bar-sur-Loup Views

Published August 28, 2010

Real Estate Radar

Real Estate News Making Headlines Around the World: 14-29 Aug 2010

The latest real estate new articles making headlines around the world for the period 14-27 Aug 2010, from such reputable sources as the Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Bloomberg, the BBC and many more.

Published August 30, 2010

Opinion

Australian Housing Affordability and Household Debt

We have long argued that Australian real estate prices are at unaffordable levels. It is, of course, easy to prove ones own argument by finding information and statistics that support it. So, we set out to disprove ourselves, by finding current expert opinion from reputable sources.

Published July 30, 2010