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This week in French property - Week of 10th of December 2009

Welcome to This Week in French Property!

5 new stunning properties for sale in France and this week we feature the most fabulous town houses

For more information on any of these properties, simply click on the Indoor pools in French Town Houses property link just to the top of each image.

French Town Houses property

french12
Asking price : £3,437,480 (€3,800,000)

Beautiful town house now on the market. The property is located in the heart of Paris, in the XVIth district, one of the fanciest areas of the city!
the house benefits from an elevator which goes the four floors.
Extras included a garage, an indoor swimming pool and a roof terrace!

French Town Houses property

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Asking price : £610,370

Gorgeous town house located in the center of Nimes. The house benefits from beautiful wooden floors, huge kitchen, a terrace and a courtyard.The property dates back to the 19th century and has been tastefully updated using quality materials.


French Town Houses property

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Asking price: £3,020,150 (€3,500,000)

How would you like to wake up in a three story town house in the old village of Saint Tropez?
The property is located in a quiet street and used to be an Old Fisherman’s Cottage! Can you believe that?
Amazing roof terrace of approximately 30 sq m with unique views of the bay of St.Tropez, the Citadelle and the Church of St.Tropez.

French Town Houses property

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Asking price: £2,754,507 (€3,045,000)

Beautiful restored house situated in Deauville, Normandy. Deauville is regarded as the “queen of the Norman beaches” and one of the most prestigious balneary station of all France. The architecture is very typical from the area and the location is unique. Finding a house for sale in that city is almost as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack! This townhouse also benefits from a 450 s.q.m garden! What’s not to like?? The weather maybe?

French Town Houses property

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Asking price : £1,990,560 (€2,200,000)

Luxurious townhouse in the South of France. Very tough choice between a nice bubble bath in the amazing tub or a nice jump in the shiny swimming pool! This is definitely a house anyone would enjoy. The area is charming and peaceful and and you can enjoy the convience of the city but without having all the drawbacks! This property is perfect for someone who’d like a noiseless home but who is too urban to even imagine living in a country house!

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This week in International property - Week of the 10th of December 2009

Dear readers!

Welcome to This Week in International Property, a feature of Property-Gossip blog where we feature some of the very best properties on the International market.

This week’s post features the top 5 townhouses from all over the World including a Fantastics Manhattan Townhouse near the Hudson River. To learn more about these properties, click on the links for more information.

Townhouse in International property

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Asking price: £11,638,279 ($19,000,000)

Wow! Can you believe that view? Looks a lot like a movie scene doesn’t it? Well, this ain’t no movie!
Located on a unique private gated cobblestone street off Sutton Square with its own parking space, this house offers an amazing river view from the all property! And everything looks modern and perfect doesn’t it?

Townhouse in International property

townhouse2
Asking price: £6,722,391 ($10,950,000)

Who has never dreamed about having a such peaceful and amazing terrace? I won’t trust you if you told me no!
This property is one of the last riverfront locations along the Hudson River. Wouldn’t you buy the house just for the bathroom? So huge and luxurious! Or how about a nice and hot cocoa near the fireplace? You choose, but as you can see, this property is a piece of heaven for anyone who want to join the UpperEast Side!

Townhouse in International property

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Asking price: £3,549,800

Ok.. I know what you are going to say! This house is less impressive than the others and perhaps not modern enough for you but it is so charming and traditionnal! What’s not too like? The location is great, the weather is the area is fantastic and the property is massive. (17 bedrooms)! You can enjoy a great Summer with all your friends! The house is in fact an hotel that you can convert into a private property!

Townhouse in International property

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Asking price: £1,209,763 (€1,337,050)

Amazing location for sea and fishing lovers. Gocek is a favorite spot for both foreign and domestic yachters as well as lovers of beautiful natural environments. The resort is very modern and you can choose between houses from 2 to 5 bedrooms so that it fits everyone needs!

Townhouse in International property

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Asking price: £1,447,680 (€1,600,000)

7 bedroom hotel for sale in Spain! Could be very easily converted into a private house. The style is very modern and would even say art deco.
The property comes with a beautiful garden and a wine cellar. If you’re looking for a place where you can enjoy sun all year long, this house is ideal!

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This week in International property - Week of 25th November 2009

Hello to you too. Welcome to This Week in International Property, a feature of Property-Gossip blog where we feature some of the very best properties on the international market.

This week’s post will feature the top 5 indoor swimming pools. To learn more about these featured properties, click on the links for more information.

Indoor pools in International property

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Asking price : £1,618,470 (€1,800,000)

Ideal for a family, this high standard villa offers an indoor and outdoor pool for all seasons, a cinema room and a games room. Also benefits from a gym.
This house is located in Santa Catarina dos Quartos less than five minutes to Almancil and ten minutes to Quinta do Lago, golf courses and beaches.

Indoor pools in International property

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Asking price: 1,028,728 ($1,695,000)

Gorgeous villa with motor court entry and sweeping views in a prime location minutes from the westside or valley. Furnishing is very classic but the house comes with a magnificient inside pool where you can enjoy anytime swims. Enjoy a relaxing sauna or jump into a nice bubble bath in the luxurious bathroom.


Indoor pools in International property

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Asking price: POA

Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac close to the south gate in one of the most prestigious and private estates in Europe, La Zagaleta Golf and Country Club boasts 2 golf courses, 2 club houses with restaurants, banquet room, swimming pool and tennis courts as well as an equestrian centre and heliport.
Amazing plus to this sumptuous villa : indoor pool with a salt based system, gym area, sauna and Turkish bath, bodega with climate control, cinema room with bar, childrens’ play room, fully equipped kitchen and large laundry facilities with storage.

Indoor pools in International properties

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Asking price: £945,000

Modern and unique designed house located in Turkey. The villa offers a private beach, 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, heated indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and covered garage. The outdoor swimming pool benefits from a spectacular view

Indoor pools in International property

geneva

Asking price : £6,030,000

Luxurious and luminous villa now on the market. The property is surrounded by a beautiful garden where coexist various tree species and plants, water sources, a brook and a Japanese garden and benefits from an original architectural style in half levels, generous volumes and an important wellness area with indoor pool.

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This week in French property - Week of 26th of November 2009

Welcome to This Week in French Property!

5 new stunning properties for sale in France and since Christmas is approaching, we are featuring indoor swimming pools in French Chalets.

For more information on any property, simply click on the Indoor pools in French Chalet Property link just to the top of each image.

Indoor pools in French Chalet Property

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Asking price : £36,030,000 (€40,000,000)

Impressive Chalet located in the heart of Megeve. The property is divided into 4 Chalets and a staff chalet on a plot of 12,444m².
Whether it’s winter or Summer, Les Haut Lieux benefits from all the region’s ski slopes, outdoor activity centres, beauty farms and famous restaurants, making it Europe’s ultimate mountain holiday home. Plus its an excellent investment as the whole property can leased up to 120,000 per week during winter months.

Indoor pools in French Chalet Property

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Asking price : £15,763,125 (€17,500,000)

Typical Savoyard Chalet situated in famous Courchevel 1850! The property has been constructed of old wood and local stone, creating a real alpine chalet environement. Great point is that it combines the traditionnal aspect of a ski house with all modern comfort (indoor pool, steam room and fitness).


Indoor pools in French Chalet Property

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Asking price : £19,816,500 (€22,000,000)

Luxury Chalet available on the market, This property located in Val d’Isere benefits from 3 levels with 3 big reception rooms and 10 bedrooms. Enjoy a nice swim after a cold skyiing day or chillax near the fireplace!


Indoor pools in French Chalet Property

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Asking price : POA

Black Pearl Chalet is planned for Christmas 2009 and is located at the edge of the village of Val d’Isere.
The property sets over 3 floors and will be modern and contemporary.
A parking, a sauna and a swimming pool are provided as well as 5 bedrooms with ensuite!

Indoor pools in French Chalet Property

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Asking price : £22,518,750 (€25,000,000)

Exclusive and stunning French Chalet located in fancy Megeve!
The property consists of two chalets linked by an underground corridor and 2 swimming pools. It benefits from a huge playroom for kids, a cinema room and an artists studio. A must see!

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Things to Consider When Planning a New Bathroom

Renovating your bathroom is one of the quickest ways of adding value to your home, which is always a good idea in a repressed housing market. When you come to redesign your bathroom you need to work out your budget beforehand and stick to it, because if you don’t, it could easily spiral out of control.

You also need to decide what sort of bathroom you need to suit your household. If you have small children, or there are elderly persons in the house, then an actual bath will be one of the most important parts of your bathroom furniture. If however you’re a young couple and tend to spend more time in the shower, then you could choose from bathroom suites that are based around an electric shower.

Another consideration is whether you remove your old bathroom furniture yourself. This can reduce your labour costs, saving you money, but it can get messy and is hard work. In addition to removing your old bathroom furniture, if you don’t have another bath or electric shower in the house then you could be without one for a few days, so a charitable neighbour or a close by relative would be very welcome while your new bathroom is being installed.

Finally, keep in mind that there are hundreds of different styles of bathroom suites to choose from, and even the cheaper ones can look great if you accessorise your bathroom well.

Bathroom Suite

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This Week in International Property - Week of November 15th, 2009

Welcome to This Week in International Property, a feature of Property-Gossip blog where we feature some of the very best properties on the international market.

This week’s post will feature 5 of the most fabulous new available properties from the United States. To learn more about these featured properties, click on the links for more information.

United States International property

ranch

From £7,745,521 ($12,900,000)

This ranch is a 13,395+\-sqft residence including a chapel; a torren with rooftop deck; guest and caretakers quarters; a courtyard with cantina, patio, pavilion and portal beside a breathtaking infinity-edge pool. Not far off lies a private 4-bdrm guesthouse and equestrian facilities that include several pastures, 12 stables, a barn, an arena for roping and cutting.

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United States International property

montecito

Asking price : £15,911,342 ($26,500,000)

Beachfront Montecito is the perfect location for this stunning five bedroom contemporary house with Mediterranean influences. Magnificent views of the ocean, high quality custom details throughout, spacious rooms, chefs kitchen, inner sun-filled courtyard, tiled pool and outdoor terraces with steps to the beach, the union of sand, sea and sky complete this comfortably luxurious oceanfront estate.

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United States International property

montauk

Asking price : £21,014,980 ($35,000,000)

Published high-style compound on 4 acres, subdivided to two 2-acre lots, perched 75 ft. above shoreline with spectacular ocean views and 315 ft. On wide sandy beach and designed by James Biber of Pentagram Architects and recipient of numerous design awards, the house is custom built to highest standards with stone, terrazzo flooring, glazed brick walls, teak, stainless steel, enormous sliding glass walls.The Main House’s surface is 7,500 sq.ft. with open living/dining areas, spacious master suite with sitting area, bedroom, sky-lit bath, study, ocean-view spa jacuzzi.

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United States International property

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Asking price : £17,112,198 ($28,500,000)

Stunning knoll top property on approximately 2.5 acres with panoramic views. Main house includes drawing room, formal dining room, media/family room, two guest bedroom suites, master suite, lounge with fireplace, and elaborate closets with his and her baths. An ingenious gourmet cooks kitchen of apprx. 500 sq ft including walk-in china cabinets, pantry, large central island, extensive counter tops, informal dining area and adjoining 2000 bottle Wine Cellar with case storage. The main house sits on a promontory at the rear of the property.
click here for more information on this International property

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United States International property

mulholland

Asking price : £4,139,951 ($6,895,000)

Secluded entertainers live/work environment makes this home a one of a kind masterpiece. Boasting over 11,000 square feet of walls of glass, 300 degrees of unobstructed city lights and mountain views, and over 2,500 square feet of outdoor entertainment area : pool, two spas, a total of 27 rooms including five bedrooms, and eight bathrooms. Amazing!

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Bi-monthly at Property-Gossip we feature 5 outstanding properties across France.

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This Week in French Property - Week of 14th November, 2009

Welcome to This Week in French Property!

5 new stunning properties for sale in France, and this week we feature luxury villas on the Mediterranean Coast.

For more information on any property, simply click on the Mediterranean Coast properties in France link just to the top of each image.

Mediterranean Coast properties in France

cap-jean-ferrat

Asking price : £5,211,880

Newly restored Mediterranean Style Villa (200sq.m) in an unusually quiet and secured area set on a terraced land of 1000sq.m. The Villa benefits from a stunning sea view from all (but one) rooms. The living room has an antique fireplace in the sofa area, a large dining table and also access to the terrace with a large dining table and stunning panoramic sea view ranging from Beaulieu sur Mer to Monaco and to the coast line to the St. Jean Village and Paloma beach bay. Comprises 4 bedrooms, pool, garage.

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Mediterranean Coast properties in France

cannes2

Asking price of £14,287,740 (€15,900,000)

Panoramic sea view, positioned South, Excellent Condition, Separate fully equipped kitchen, Living room surface 200 msquare;, Total surface area 900 msquare;6 Bedrooms, 6 Baths , 6 Toilets , 3 Terrace, 2 Garages. Fireplace, Double glazing, Residential area, Pool, Automatic Entry Door, rooms are equipped with electric shutters.

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Mediterranean Coast properties in France

roquebrune

Asking price : £26,958,000 (€30,000,000)

A truly unique villa, built in the 1960s, located in the district of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, it benefits from an elevated position just a few metres above Monaco Tennis Club. Out of all the properties currently for sale, this villa probably boasts the most beautiful view over the Principality, is one of the largest villas in the area, and is located only 50m from Monaco! Arranged over 3 floors, the 700m2 accommodation has been completely redesigned and refurbished by its current owner, a Swedish citizen who wished to create a haven of serenity dedicated to zen lifestyle. The 4,400m2 park is ornated with splendid 100 year old trees and a swimming pool lit from the inside designed to reflect the night sky.
Read more about this French property

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Mediterranean Coast properties in France

antibes

Asking price : £24,128,550 (€27,000,000)

Enjoying a truly exceptional location in Cap d’Antibes and panoramic views over the sea and Antibes Old town, this beachfront property with approx. 540 m2 of floor area has been refurbished throughout using the finest and most noble materials. The house provides four bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes, a generously proportioned reception room opening onto a vast terrace boasting sea views, a television room and a study room. Additional benefits include a self-contained caretaker flat, a superb swimming pool and a pool house. Completed with a hammam and a sauna, this exceptional property is a must see!

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Mediterranean Coast properties in France

marseille

Asking price : £893,600 (€1,000,000)

For sale, modern villa with waterfront on Berre lake. In a colourful harbor close to a small but cute village with rich cultural daily life. Nested in a lovely environment without any pollution, this contempory house opens onto several terraces (800 m2 parcel) overlooking the water. Good size rooms, beautiful views, lots of light. About 250 m2 of Living space. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and some added livable space which needs to be refurbished (about 80m2). Shaded meals area, BBQ, pool. No garage.

Bi-monthly at Property-Gossip we feature 5 outstanding properties across France.

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This Week in French Property - Week of 31st October, 2009

Welcome to This Week in French Property!

Another 5 incredible properties for sale in France, and this week we feature ski chalet and winter homes.

For more information on any property, simply click on the Ski Chalet property in France link just to the top of each image.

Happy hunting!

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Ski Chalet property in France

Price range of £2,368,900 to £6,833,300

The Chalets de Belvoir are in Combloux, an attractive village just a short drive from the centre of Megève and linking directly into Megève’s Le Jaillet ski area. Each 4-5 bedroom chalet is different, but all are spacious, luxuriously appointed with indoor pool or spa and projection room and enjoy breathtaking views of the Mont Blanc massif.

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Ski Chalet property in France

Asking price of £1,630,260 (€1,800,000)

Magnificent new chalet with superb views of Mont Blanc. Large living room with fireplace leading to an enormous 2 sided terrace. The 4 bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. Quality finish: heated driveway, geothermal heating, electric shutters. Very bright. At garden level : bedroom with bathroom, WC & dressing room; bedroom with bathroom & WC; bedroom with shower room & WC; fourth bedroom; sauna; shower room with WC and 2 terraces.

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Ski Chalet property in France

Asking price of £1,235,375 (€1,364,000)

Near the Grand Massif ski slopes, a lovely chalet in a quiet setting, high quality fittings, 180 sq. m living area, panoramic south facing view of the mountains, attractive garden 700 sq. m

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Ski Chalet property in France

Asking price of £1,086,840 (€1,200,000)

Aravis Mountains, between Mont Blanc, Lake Annecy and Switzerland, magnificent traditional farmhouse typical of the Aravis Mountains, south facing and near the ski slopes, 4 bedrooms, extension possible, garden 1.700 sq. m, quiet location.

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Ski Chalet property in France

Asking price of £3,799,412 (€4,195,000)

Located in the Alpine village of Meribel Villages this property consists of one large 5 bedroom chalet coupled with a smaller guest chalet. The property also comes with a garage and outside spa.

Meribel is at the heart of the Trios Vallees ski area giving its residences access to over 600km of pistes, with the first links to Courchevel coming in 1950 with the opening of the Burgu Saulire Telecabine. In 1972 Mottaret was first opened and during the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics Meribel hosted 52 of the 122 events.

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This Week in International Property - Week of October 27th, 2009

Welcome to This Week in International Property, a feature of Property-Gossip blog where we feature some of the very best properties on the international market.

Check back often as we regularly update our list to include 5 spectacular new available properties from all corners of the globe. To learn more about these featured properties, click on the links for more information.

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House for sale in Seychelles - Félicité Island

From £3,053,260 to £6,106,520 ($5,000,000 to $10,000,000)

One of the most sophisticated real estate development on the planet, set discreetly on its own private island.

The unique villas are a sensory and emotional experience, supplanting ostentatious luxury. Situated on one of Seychelles’ most cherished location, these collector’s residences nestle in the cooling jade of granite & lava-stone and sensual vegetation, suspended over a tranquil coral-bay.

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House for sale in Tortola - 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

Asking price of £763,315 ($1,250,000)

The main house comprises living room, eat-in kitchen and master bedroom suite and is separated from the guest cottage by a spacious swimming pool terrace. Each room enjoys unobstructed views of the channel and neighbouring islands. Designed for indoor and outdoor living this tastefully decorated property combines timeless Caribbean elegance with contemporary flair.

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Winter house for sale in Megeve, France - 4-6 bedrooms

Price range of £2,368,900 to £6,833,300

The Chalets de Belvoir are in Combloux, an attractive village just a short drive from the centre of Megève and linking directly into Megève’s Le Jaillet ski area. Each chalet is different, but all are spacious, luxuriously appointed with indoor pool or spa and projection room and enjoy breathtaking views of the Mont Blanc massif.

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5 bedroom, 5 bathroom dream home - New Zealand

Price range of £1,970,000 to £2,000,000

‘Simply Stunning’ new architecturally designed lifestyle property offers one of the most substantial and beautiful estates within lifestyle New Zealand. Positioned perfectly with a northerly aspect for all day sun and sitting on five picturesque acres enjoy the panoramic views across ones own property, expansive lawn, post and rail fencing and luscious newly planted landscaping through to the beautiful distant rural/lifestyle backdrop.

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Apartment for sale in Palma, Mallorca - 3 to 4 bedrooms overlooking the harbour

Price range of £1,074,958 to £2,363,624 (€1,172,000 to €2,577,000)

New, superbly appointed apartments located within walking distance to the beach, marina and the City.

Portixol is a charming, regenerated area just 5 minutes drive from the centre of Palma. The area has numerous high quality restaurants nearby.

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Bi-monthly at Property-Gossip we feature 5 outstanding properties across France.

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