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Category: OPULENCE & SPLENDOUR

Luxury and the arts From houses to cars and from Hockney to van Dyck, a profile of the best and the worst

  • Lavish Landies

    Lavish Landies

    A selection of the most unusual and expensive Land Rovers currently for sale; prepare to be wowed

     

    Over two million Land Rovers were made between 1948 and 2015 and undoubtedly being the strongest workhorses on the road, a high number survive. Whilst one of the final cars off the production line – admittedly built with the help of 33 personalities – sold for £400,000 ($491,000, €465,000 or درهم1.8 million) in 2015 in a charity auction at Bonhams, ‘ordinary’ examples are also now selling for increasingly high sums.

     

    To illustrate this upward price trend for the “best 4×4 by far”, we have chosen three of the finest Land Rovers on offer at present. A 1959 Land Rover Series II in deep bronze green that is currently for sale for £49,995 ($61,400, €58,300 or درهم225,600) with the Land Rover Centre in Huddersfield is being marketed as “better than new”. It was the subject of a “nut-and-bolt, ground-up” rebuild in 2014, has spent its entire life in Lincolnshire and was recently the subject of a five page feature in Classic Land Rover magazine.

     

    An especially unusual early Land Rover comes next in the form of a 1959 Series II 109 by Cuthbertson of Lanarkshire. Capable of going where even conventional Land Rovers might not venture and complete with tracks and power steering, this unusual beast’ is for sale for £84,995 ($104,000, €99,100 or درهم383,600 million) through John Brown 4×4 of Thirsk, North Yorkshire. One could just imagine this machine upstaging the ‘playboy racing’ Arabs in Knightsbridge’s Sloane Street but realistically, it’d be better more at home on marshland or at a military range.

     

    More suited to SW3, however, is a one-off 2014 Land Rover Defender XS station wagon by Afzal Khan. This 6.2-litre V8 “urban chic” vehicle is offered for the staggering sum of £249,975 ($307,000, €292,000 or درهم1.1 million) through Khan Automobiles and has a modified chassis extended to 400mm and a wide body extension of 152mm. It is named the ‘Flying Huntsman’ but is as likely to see a grouse moor as Wayne Rooney.

     

    Pictures of the 1959 Land Rover Series II:

    Lavish Landies – A selection of the most unusual and expensive Land Rovers currently for sale – 1959 Land Rover Series II – £49,995 ($61,400, €58,300 or درهم225,600) through Land Rover Centre Huddersfield; 1959 Land Rover Series II 109 by Cuthbertson – £84,995 ($104,000, €99,100 or درهم383,600 million) through John Brown 4x4; 2014 Land Rover Defender XS station wagon 6.2-litre V8 Flying Huntsman 105 long nose, wide body by Afzal Khan – £249,975 ($307,000, €292,000 or درهم1.1 million) through Khan AutomobilesLavish Landies – A selection of the most unusual and expensive Land Rovers currently for sale – 1959 Land Rover Series II – £49,995 ($61,400, €58,300 or درهم225,600) through Land Rover Centre Huddersfield; 1959 Land Rover Series II 109 by Cuthbertson – £84,995 ($104,000, €99,100 or درهم383,600 million) through John Brown 4x4; 2014 Land Rover Defender XS station wagon 6.2-litre V8 Flying Huntsman 105 long nose, wide body by Afzal Khan – £249,975 ($307,000, €292,000 or درهم1.1 million) through Khan AutomobilesLavish Landies – A selection of the most unusual and expensive Land Rovers currently for sale – 1959 Land Rover Series II – £49,995 ($61,400, €58,300 or درهم225,600) through Land Rover Centre Huddersfield; 1959 Land Rover Series II 109 by Cuthbertson – £84,995 ($104,000, €99,100 or درهم383,600 million) through John Brown 4x4; 2014 Land Rover Defender XS station wagon 6.2-litre V8 Flying Huntsman 105 long nose, wide body by Afzal Khan – £249,975 ($307,000, €292,000 or درهم1.1 million) through Khan Automobiles

     

    Pictures of the 1959 Land Rover Series II by Cuthbertson:

    Lavish Landies – A selection of the most unusual and expensive Land Rovers currently for sale – 1959 Land Rover Series II – £49,995 ($61,400, €58,300 or درهم225,600) through Land Rover Centre Huddersfield; 1959 Land Rover Series II 109 by Cuthbertson – £84,995 ($104,000, €99,100 or درهم383,600 million) through John Brown 4x4; 2014 Land Rover Defender XS station wagon 6.2-litre V8 Flying Huntsman 105 long nose, wide body by Afzal Khan – £249,975 ($307,000, €292,000 or درهم1.1 million) through Khan AutomobilesLavish Landies – A selection of the most unusual and expensive Land Rovers currently for sale – 1959 Land Rover Series II – £49,995 ($61,400, €58,300 or درهم225,600) through Land Rover Centre Huddersfield; 1959 Land Rover Series II 109 by Cuthbertson – £84,995 ($104,000, €99,100 or درهم383,600 million) through John Brown 4x4; 2014 Land Rover Defender XS station wagon 6.2-litre V8 Flying Huntsman 105 long nose, wide body by Afzal Khan – £249,975 ($307,000, €292,000 or درهم1.1 million) through Khan AutomobilesLavish Landies – A selection of the most unusual and expensive Land Rovers currently for sale – 1959 Land Rover Series II – £49,995 ($61,400, €58,300 or درهم225,600) through Land Rover Centre Huddersfield; 1959 Land Rover Series II 109 by Cuthbertson – £84,995 ($104,000, €99,100 or درهم383,600 million) through John Brown 4x4; 2014 Land Rover Defender XS station wagon 6.2-litre V8 Flying Huntsman 105 long nose, wide body by Afzal Khan – £249,975 ($307,000, €292,000 or درهم1.1 million) through Khan AutomobilesLavish Landies – A selection of the most unusual and expensive Land Rovers currently for sale – 1959 Land Rover Series II – £49,995 ($61,400, €58,300 or درهم225,600) through Land Rover Centre Huddersfield; 1959 Land Rover Series II 109 by Cuthbertson – £84,995 ($104,000, €99,100 or درهم383,600 million) through John Brown 4x4; 2014 Land Rover Defender XS station wagon 6.2-litre V8 Flying Huntsman 105 long nose, wide body by Afzal Khan – £249,975 ($307,000, €292,000 or درهم1.1 million) through Khan Automobiles

     

    Pictures of the 2014 Land Rover Defender Flying Huntsman:

    Lavish Landies – A selection of the most unusual and expensive Land Rovers currently for sale – 1959 Land Rover Series II – £49,995 ($61,400, €58,300 or درهم225,600) through Land Rover Centre Huddersfield; 1959 Land Rover Series II 109 by Cuthbertson – £84,995 ($104,000, €99,100 or درهم383,600 million) through John Brown 4x4; 2014 Land Rover Defender XS station wagon 6.2-litre V8 Flying Huntsman 105 long nose, wide body by Afzal Khan – £249,975 ($307,000, €292,000 or درهم1.1 million) through Khan AutomobilesLavish Landies – A selection of the most unusual and expensive Land Rovers currently for sale – 1959 Land Rover Series II – £49,995 ($61,400, €58,300 or درهم225,600) through Land Rover Centre Huddersfield; 1959 Land Rover Series II 109 by Cuthbertson – £84,995 ($104,000, €99,100 or درهم383,600 million) through John Brown 4x4; 2014 Land Rover Defender XS station wagon 6.2-litre V8 Flying Huntsman 105 long nose, wide body by Afzal Khan – £249,975 ($307,000, €292,000 or درهم1.1 million) through Khan Automobiles Lavish Landies – A selection of the most unusual and expensive Land Rovers currently for sale – 1959 Land Rover Series II – £49,995 ($61,400, €58,300 or درهم225,600) through Land Rover Centre Huddersfield; 1959 Land Rover Series II 109 by Cuthbertson – £84,995 ($104,000, €99,100 or درهم383,600 million) through John Brown 4x4; 2014 Land Rover Defender XS station wagon 6.2-litre V8 Flying Huntsman 105 long nose, wide body by Afzal Khan – £249,975 ($307,000, €292,000 or درهم1.1 million) through Khan Automobiles

  • Cupboards by Harrods

    Cupboards by Harrods

    Two studio flats near Harrods for sale for extraordinary sums offer ideal homes for pint-sized people

     

    A typical London Underground carriage provides about 464 square foot of space. In Knightsbridge and just seconds from Harrods, a property offering just over half that area has just come on sale on a short lease for £450,000 ($553,000, €525,000, درهم2.03 million).

     

    The 258 square foot raised ground floor ‘cupboard-like’ property in Jefferson House at 11 Basil Street is offered at a price that equates to £1,765 per square foot ($2,170, €2,050 or درهم7,965 per square foot) consists of a single room decorated with Austin Powers-esque wallpaper, a kitchen with, the selling agents boast, the luxury of “an electric hob” and a shower room. Carter Jonas point out that the lease on the studio is extendable but neglect to detail what that will cost.

     

    For pint-sized people with a larger budget, Beauchamp Estates have also just launched a slightly larger third floor studio to the west of Harrods in Beaufort Gardens, SW3.

     

    Priced at a much more punchy £1.65 million ($2.03 million, €1.92 million or درهم7.45 million) or £3,061 per square foot ($3,760, €3,570 or درهم13,815 per square foot), the 539 square foot flat is within a redeveloped building of nine properties and features an open plan sitting, dining and kitchen area with a corridor to a separate sleeping area. It has a full-sized bathroom and lift access.

     

    Pictures and plans of the Basil Street studio:

    Cupboards by Harrods – Two studio flats near Harrods in Knightsbridge, London, SW3 for sale for extraordinary sums offer ideal homes for pint-sized people – January 2017 – Carter Jonas and Beauchamp Estates – Raised ground floor at Jefferson House, 11 Basil Street at £450,000 ($553,000, €525,000, درهم2.03 million) – Third floor at Beaufort Gardens at £1.65 million ($2.03 million, €1.92 million or درهم7.45 million) Cupboards by Harrods – Two studio flats near Harrods in Knightsbridge, London, SW3 for sale for extraordinary sums offer ideal homes for pint-sized people – January 2017 – Carter Jonas and Beauchamp Estates – Raised ground floor at Jefferson House, 11 Basil Street at £450,000 ($553,000, €525,000, درهم2.03 million) – Third floor at Beaufort Gardens at £1.65 million ($2.03 million, €1.92 million or درهم7.45 million) Cupboards by Harrods – Two studio flats near Harrods in Knightsbridge, London, SW3 for sale for extraordinary sums offer ideal homes for pint-sized people – January 2017 – Carter Jonas and Beauchamp Estates – Raised ground floor at Jefferson House, 11 Basil Street at £450,000 ($553,000, €525,000, درهم2.03 million) – Third floor at Beaufort Gardens at £1.65 million ($2.03 million, €1.92 million or درهم7.45 million) Cupboards by Harrods – Two studio flats near Harrods in Knightsbridge, London, SW3 for sale for extraordinary sums offer ideal homes for pint-sized people – January 2017 – Carter Jonas and Beauchamp Estates – Raised ground floor at Jefferson House, 11 Basil Street at £450,000 ($553,000, €525,000, درهم2.03 million) – Third floor at Beaufort Gardens at £1.65 million ($2.03 million, €1.92 million or درهم7.45 million) Cupboards by Harrods – Two studio flats near Harrods in Knightsbridge, London, SW3 for sale for extraordinary sums offer ideal homes for pint-sized people – January 2017 – Carter Jonas and Beauchamp Estates – Raised ground floor at Jefferson House, 11 Basil Street at £450,000 ($553,000, €525,000, درهم2.03 million) – Third floor at Beaufort Gardens at £1.65 million ($2.03 million, €1.92 million or درهم7.45 million)

    Pictures and plans of the Beaufort Gardens studio:

    Cupboards by Harrods – Two studio flats near Harrods in Knightsbridge, London, SW3 for sale for extraordinary sums offer ideal homes for pint-sized people – January 2017 – Carter Jonas and Beauchamp Estates – Raised ground floor at Jefferson House, 11 Basil Street at £450,000 ($553,000, €525,000, درهم2.03 million) – Third floor at Beaufort Gardens at £1.65 million ($2.03 million, €1.92 million or درهم7.45 million) Cupboards by Harrods – Two studio flats near Harrods in Knightsbridge, London, SW3 for sale for extraordinary sums offer ideal homes for pint-sized people – January 2017 – Carter Jonas and Beauchamp Estates – Raised ground floor at Jefferson House, 11 Basil Street at £450,000 ($553,000, €525,000, درهم2.03 million) – Third floor at Beaufort Gardens at £1.65 million ($2.03 million, €1.92 million or درهم7.45 million) Cupboards by Harrods – Two studio flats near Harrods in Knightsbridge, London, SW3 for sale for extraordinary sums offer ideal homes for pint-sized people – January 2017 – Carter Jonas and Beauchamp Estates – Raised ground floor at Jefferson House, 11 Basil Street at £450,000 ($553,000, €525,000, درهم2.03 million) – Third floor at Beaufort Gardens at £1.65 million ($2.03 million, €1.92 million or درهم7.45 million) Cupboards by Harrods – Two studio flats near Harrods in Knightsbridge, London, SW3 for sale for extraordinary sums offer ideal homes for pint-sized people – January 2017 – Carter Jonas and Beauchamp Estates – Raised ground floor at Jefferson House, 11 Basil Street at £450,000 ($553,000, €525,000, درهم2.03 million) – Third floor at Beaufort Gardens at £1.65 million ($2.03 million, €1.92 million or درهم7.45 million)

     

  • Beetling to Auction

    Beetling to Auction

    Rusty old Volkswagen Beetle to be auctioned; it’s offered with an astounding guide price

     

    Classic cars continue to defy other markets and with each auction, prices continue to rocket. With such things as 1980s Peugeot 205 GTis selling for up to £150,000 and certain 1990s Porsches achieving £1.2 million, many think the market has gone bonkers and a forthcoming lot will do nothing to confound such analysis.

     

    On 8th February, in Paris, RM Sotheby’s will offer a 1952 Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle at an estimate of £45,000 to £70,000. It had one Swedish owner from new until 2014 and though termed a “barn find”, is really nothing but a rust bucket.

     

    The example offered is one of the last split-rear screen cars produced and aside from coming with its original bodywork, paintwork, trim, engine, gearbox, tools and luggage, it also comes with its first owner’s 1950s skis. The car has 48,000 miles on its clock.

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  • Five of the Best – RM Sotheby’s Arizona Sale

    Five of the Best – RM Sotheby’s Arizona Sale

    A selection of five of our favourite cars on offer at RM Sotheby’s January sale

     

    On the 19th and 20th January 2017, in Phoenix, Arizona, RM Sotheby’s will conduct a mammoth sale of classic and modern cars. Here we choose five of the most interesting lots on offer.

     

    1960 Willys Jeep Gala Runabout – £20,500 to £28,600 ($25,000 to $35,000, €24,100 to €33,700 or درهم‎‎91,800 to درهم‎‎128,600)

    willys-jeepPresented in “exceptional” Cerulean blue paintwork with a striped, fringed top, this wacky runabout would be the perfect accessory for any super yacht owner. Recently restored, the car is offered without reserve.

     

     

    1996 Porsche 911 GT2 – £896,000 to £1.2 million ($1.1 million to $1.5 million, €1.05 million to €1.4 million or درهم‎‎4.4 million to درهم‎‎5.5 million)

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    Representing yet another example of the trend for 1980s and 1990s cars selling for exceptional sums, this yellow peril is capable of going from 0-60 miles per hour in less than 4 seconds. It has 20,500 miles on its clock and was originally delivered with Japanese specifications. It has now been adapted for use in the US.

     

    1973 Volkswagen ‘The Thing’ – £16,000 to £24,000 ($20,000 to $30,000, €19,000 to €29,000 or درهم‎‎73,000 to درهم‎‎110,000)

    volkswagen-the-thing“The most fun possible for the money”, this Pumpkin orange “conversation piece” is one of 90,000 produced between 1968 and 1963. It is described as being something that “everyone from the kids to the family dog will love” and RM Sotheby’s go as far to add: “There is simply no better thing than this Thing”.

     

     

    1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman – £73,000 to £98,000 ($90,000 to $120,000, €86,000 to €115,000 or درهم‎‎331,000 to درهم‎‎441,000)

    Five of the Best – RM Sotheby’s Phoenix, Arizona Sale 2017 – 19th and 20th January 2017Weighing in at 7,350 pounds, this long wheel base beast of a vehicle has been in Seattle for most of its life. It seats four in luxury in the passenger compartment and “displays an elegance not seen in today’s Cadillac and Lincoln executive transportation”.

    1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster by Sindelfingen – £6 million to £6.9 million ($7.4 million to $8.4 million, €7.1 million to €8 million or درهم‎‎27 million to درهم‎‎31 million)
    Five of the Best – RM Sotheby’s Phoenix, Arizona Sale 2017 – 19th and 20th January 2017    Undoubtedly the star car of the sale, this one-off Mercedes-Benz was commissioned by the art and interior décor boutique owner Rolf Horn of Gebrüder Horn, Berlin. It is 17’5” long and is lauded as “simply, a singular car”.

     

  • All Set

    All Set

    “Set” in London’s grandest apartment block offered for sale

     

    Albany – never termed “The Albany” – used to be the London equivalent of New York’s “bachelor apartments”. Though “proprietors”, as they are known, of this “oasis off Piccadilly” can now also be women, children under 14 are still supposedly not allowed to live there and it’s also considered an offence to talk on the building’s ‘Rope Walk’.

     

    Featuring 2 reception rooms, 2 bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom and spread over two levels, a 1,170 square foot second and third floor “set” in the Grade I listed building has recently come up for sale. It is situated off Albany Courtyard, needs updating and is subject to a service charge of £7,516 per year ($9,238 or €8,835 or درهم‎‎33,920).

     

    A 20-year lease is offered for £1.35 million ($1.66 million or €1.59 million or درهم‎‎6.09 million) through Strutt & Parker.

     

    All Set – Albany Courtyard, Albany, Off Piccadilly, London, W1J 0HF – Set for sale for £1.35 million ($1.66 million or €1.59 million or درهم‎‎6.09 million) through Strutt & ParkerAll Set – Albany Courtyard, Albany, Off Piccadilly, London, W1J 0HF – Set for sale for £1.35 million ($1.66 million or €1.59 million or درهم‎‎6.09 million) through Strutt & ParkerAll Set – Albany Courtyard, Albany, Off Piccadilly, London, W1J 0HF – Set for sale for £1.35 million ($1.66 million or €1.59 million or درهم‎‎6.09 million) through Strutt & ParkerAll Set – Albany Courtyard, Albany, Off Piccadilly, London, W1J 0HF – Set for sale for £1.35 million ($1.66 million or €1.59 million or درهم‎‎6.09 million) through Strutt & ParkerAll Set – Albany Courtyard, Albany, Off Piccadilly, London, W1J 0HF – Set for sale for £1.35 million ($1.66 million or €1.59 million or درهم‎‎6.09 million) through Strutt & ParkerAll Set – Albany Courtyard, Albany, Off Piccadilly, London, W1J 0HF – Set for sale for £1.35 million ($1.66 million or €1.59 million or درهم‎‎6.09 million) through Strutt & Parker All Set – Albany Courtyard, Albany, Off Piccadilly, London, W1J 0HF – Set for sale for £1.35 million ($1.66 million or €1.59 million or درهم‎‎6.09 million) through Strutt & ParkerAll Set – Albany Courtyard, Albany, Off Piccadilly, London, W1J 0HF – Set for sale for £1.35 million ($1.66 million or €1.59 million or درهم‎‎6.09 million) through Strutt & Parker

  • Out Of The Shadows

    Out Of The Shadows

    Hannah Harley Young’s debut exhibition at The Hospital Club

     

    On Thursday 1st December, a private view of the works of the portrait and party photographer Hannah Harley Young was held at The Hospital Club in Covent Garden.

     

    At a launch attended by such people as Henry Conway, Nancy Dell’Olio and Millie Mackintosh, guests marvelled at how this exciting new talent has emerged from the shadows of being a woman in an industry dominated by men.

     

    Out Of The Shadow – Hannah Harley Young’s debut exhibition at The Hospital Club
    Two of the works on display

     

    At the exhibition, the daughter of the legendary celebrity and social photographer Richard Young showcased both party shots and studio sessions. Of them, she told The Steeple Times: “I’m interested in people. I’m intrigued by my subjects’ stories, their backgrounds, their hobbies, what they love and what makes them tick”.

     

    Works on display by this “go-to-girl” on the party scene and photo journalist numbered images of everyone from Prince Charles to Elizabeth Hurley. Viewing of them can be arranged by appointment only by emailing [email protected]

     

    Hannah Harley Young’s ‘Out Of The Shadow’ will be on display at The Hospital Club, 2nd Floor, Endell Street, London, WC2H 9HQ until Sunday 29th January 2017.

     

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  • A Room With A View

    House with stunning views in San Francisco offered for 100% more than it sold in 2010

     

    Despite having a somewhat unassuming road frontage elevation, 320 Sea Cliff Avenue in San Francisco is a house that has a truly spectacular view to the rear. Offered for sale for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million), the house was built in 1926 and is perched high on the cliffs and enjoys views of crashing white water, Land’s End at China Beach, the Pacific Ocean and the Marin Headlands.

     

    Extending to 5,200 square foot, the renovated building is described as being of a Spanish Colonial Revival style and features vibrant tile work, red-tiled rooflines and turrets. It has 3 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a grand curved staircase and an ocean view terrace.

     

    320 Sea Cliff plainly will likely appeal to one of Silicon Valley’s tech tycoons – the city’s market is booming due to their wealth – and given it has only been on the Zillow realty site for 7 days, it has already been viewed there nearly 4,000 times. It previously sold for $8 million (the equivalent of £7.1 million, $8.9 million, €8.5 million or درهم‎‎32.7 million today) in 2010 and $3.1 million (the equivalent of £3.3 million, $4.1 million, €3.9 million or درهم‎‎ 15.1 million today) in 2003.

     

    The property is offered for sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate.

     

    A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million)

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  • A Room With A View

    A Room With A View

    House with stunning views in San Francisco offered for 100% more than it sold in 2010

     

    Despite having a somewhat unassuming road frontage elevation, 320 Sea Cliff Avenue in San Francisco is a house that has a truly spectacular view to the rear. Offered for sale for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million), the house was built in 1926 and is perched high on the cliffs and enjoys views of crashing white water, Land’s End at China Beach, the Pacific Ocean and the Marin Headlands.

     

    Extending to 5,200 square foot, the renovated building is described as being of a Spanish Colonial Revival style and features vibrant tile work, red-tiled rooflines and turrets. It has 3 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a grand curved staircase and an ocean view terrace.

     

    320 Sea Cliff plainly will likely appeal to one of Silicon Valley’s tech tycoons – the city’s market is booming due to their wealth – and given it has only been on the Zillow realty site for 7 days, it has already been viewed there nearly 4,000 times. It previously sold for $8 million (the equivalent of £7.1 million, $8.9 million, €8.5 million or درهم‎‎32.7 million today) in 2010 and $3.1 million (the equivalent of £3.3 million, $4.1 million, €3.9 million or درهم‎‎ 15.1 million today) in 2003.

     

    The property is offered for sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate.

     

    A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million) A Room With A View – 320 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, San Francisco, California, United States of America, CA 94121 – For sale through Mark Allan Levinson of Pacific Union Christie’s International Real Estate for £12.8 million ($16 million, €15.3 million or درهم‎‎58.8 million)

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  • Minimal Me

    Minimal Me

    Britain’s smallest detached house for sale

    What is almost certainly Britain’s smallest detached house has gone on sale for £110,000 ($137,400 or €131,500 or درهم‎‎504,600).

     

    The Round House at Stanton Drew in Somerset has just two rooms and a shower room and has a total floor space of just 146 square foot over two floors. It was built in the 18th century, has a thatched roof and is Grade II listed.

     

    Described as a “well-recognised landmark” by selling agents Killens, the property served as a toll house for the West Harptree Turnpike Trust until 1876.

     

    Minimal Me – The Round House, Stanton Drew, Somerset, BS39 4ES – For sale with Killens for £110,000 ($137,400 or €131,500 or درهم‎‎504,600) – Britain’s smallest detached houseMinimal Me – The Round House, Stanton Drew, Somerset, BS39 4ES – For sale with Killens for £110,000 ($137,400 or €131,500 or درهم‎‎504,600) – Britain’s smallest detached house

  • Narcissus & Nicholas

    Narcissus & Nicholas

    An introduction to an art dealer with a difference; meet Nicholas Campbell of Narcissus Arts

     

    Nicholas Campbell of Narcissus Arts is a contemporary art dealer with a difference. Aside from being soave and sophisticatedly dressed, this bon viveur only champions works under £10,000 and is unique in that regard in the UK.

     

    Also an ambassador for the renowned Frieze fair and the founder of another firm that has supplied corporations, hotels and restaurants including Daphne’s, Sartoria and Smith & Wollensky on art acquisitions, Stowe educated Campbell spoke with The Steeple Times recently. He enthused about his passion for his craft and tellingly commented:

     

    “I’m sick and tired of people going to such things as the Affordable Art Fair and then meeting me and saying: ‘I wish I’d known about you before I bought…’ I do believe there is ample opportunity to buy good work for reasonable figures and that’s what I aim to share with those I advise”.

     

    Campbell’s clients range from financiers and fund managers to models and fashion designers and here below he describes three of his favourite works he currently has on offer and why he likes them.

     

    • My first selection is a photograph titled Private Moon by Leonid Tishkov. A popular artist, especially amongst the romantics out there. A little bit of fun for Christmas time.

    Narcissus & Nicholas – An introduction to an art dealer with a difference; meet Nicholas Campbell of Narcissus Arts

     

        • I came across a new painter named Caroline Larsen on a recent trip to New York. Her psychedelic landscapes have an almost woven effect to them, and her work has proven very popular with collectors of emerging painters.

    Narcissus & Nicholas – An introduction to an art dealer with a difference; meet Nicholas Campbell of Narcissus Arts

     

    • My favourite sculpture choice comes in the form of this new stunning marble work by the very exciting, London based artist, George Henry Longly. I love his style.Narcissus & Nicholas – An introduction to an art dealer with a difference; meet Nicholas Campbell of Narcissus Arts

     

    All are available through Narcissus Arts. Contact Nicholas Campbell on email at [email protected]