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  • A Fashionable Bargain

    A Fashionable Bargain

    £39 million summer house on Lake Geneva that was designed by one of the architects of the Eiffel Tower to be sold at auction without reserve

     

    Built in the Belle Époque style on the north shore of Lake Geneva, Château de Promenthoux is a 13,988 square foot house on a plot of 9 acres. It has been on the market for £38.8 million (CHF 50 million $49.9 million, €45.7 million or درهم183.5 million) but is now to be sold at auction on the 15th June “to the highest bidder” by Concierge Auctions.

     

    Couturier Jean Philippe Worth (1856 – 1926) commissioned Stephen Sauvestre (1847 – 1919), one of the architects of the Eiffel Tower, to build Château de Promenthoux as his summer house in 1896. The son of the “father of haute couture”, Charles Frederick Worth (1825 – 1895), opted for a building that featured Meillerie stone pillars and brick walls covered by dark wood and an interior dominated by parquet flooring, paneling, velvet wall coverings and soaring ceilings.

     

    A Fashionable Bargain – Château de Promenthoux, Route de Promenthoux, Prangins, Canton du Vaud, Geneva, Switzerland – Also known as Villa des Bleuets – To be auctioned on 15th June 2017, formerly priced at £38.8 million (CHF 50 million $49.9 million, €45.7 million or درهم183.5 million) by Concierge Auctions
    The private harbour of Château de Promenthoux can accommodate numerous boats and is protected by two jetties built of Meillerie stone blocks and an outside break-weather
    A Fashionable Bargain – Château de Promenthoux, Route de Promenthoux, Prangins, Canton du Vaud, Geneva, Switzerland – Also known as Villa des Bleuets – To be auctioned on 15th June 2017, formerly priced at £38.8 million (CHF 50 million $49.9 million, €45.7 million or درهم183.5 million) by Concierge Auctions
    Original owner Jean Philippe Worth and his architect Stephen Sauvestre
    A Fashionable Bargain – Château de Promenthoux, Route de Promenthoux, Prangins, Canton du Vaud, Geneva, Switzerland – Also known as Villa des Bleuets – To be auctioned on 15th June 2017, formerly priced at £38.8 million (CHF 50 million $49.9 million, €45.7 million or درهم183.5 million) by Concierge Auctions
    Current owner Linda Durand

     

    Now restored “with modern amenities”, the 4-storey house has 7 imposing reception rooms, 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3 kitchens and separate accommodation for staff. It comes with a hydraulic lift, a gym, a sauna, the largest private harbour on Lake Geneva and also enjoys the most spectacular of views across the water.

     

    Of why she is selling, current owner Linda Durand remarked:

     

    The property has been in our family for almost two generations. I grew up here as a kid and then I remained in the property with my family and I raised my children here.

     

    The property is a very large house that could be called a mansion, could be called a small castle. It’s so natural, it’s so remote, giving a big atmosphere of peace and quietness… Within just half an hour’s drive you can be skiing, sledging, cross-country.

     

    The house is not a proper wooded house. Just the style it was given was the wood, which means the house was very safe. It is very solid, very, very well built… It was built as a family home but it could be used by an organisation for international purposes, for a consulate, by an embassy, a private club.

     

    After discussing an auction, we decided it would be a different opportunity to sell the property in a certain time frame… We want to enable the property to continue to belong to someone in a certain time frame and not be on the market for maybe longer.

     

    Situated within a district of Switzerland most famous for the production of white wine, Château de Promenthoux is 7.5 miles from Geneva and 27 miles from Lausanne.

     

    A Fashionable Bargain – Château de Promenthoux, Route de Promenthoux, Prangins, Canton du Vaud, Geneva, Switzerland – Also known as Villa des Bleuets – To be auctioned on 15th June 2017, formerly priced at £38.8 million (CHF 50 million $49.9 million, €45.7 million or درهم183.5 million) by Concierge Auctions A Fashionable Bargain – Château de Promenthoux, Route de Promenthoux, Prangins, Canton du Vaud, Geneva, Switzerland – Also known as Villa des Bleuets – To be auctioned on 15th June 2017, formerly priced at £38.8 million (CHF 50 million $49.9 million, €45.7 million or درهم183.5 million) by Concierge Auctions A Fashionable Bargain – Château de Promenthoux, Route de Promenthoux, Prangins, Canton du Vaud, Geneva, Switzerland – Also known as Villa des Bleuets – To be auctioned on 15th June 2017, formerly priced at £38.8 million (CHF 50 million $49.9 million, €45.7 million or درهم183.5 million) by Concierge AuctionsA Fashionable Bargain – Château de Promenthoux, Route de Promenthoux, Prangins, Canton du Vaud, Geneva, Switzerland – Also known as Villa des Bleuets – To be auctioned on 15th June 2017, formerly priced at £38.8 million (CHF 50 million $49.9 million, €45.7 million or درهم183.5 million) by Concierge AuctionsA Fashionable Bargain – Château de Promenthoux, Route de Promenthoux, Prangins, Canton du Vaud, Geneva, Switzerland – Also known as Villa des Bleuets – To be auctioned on 15th June 2017, formerly priced at £38.8 million (CHF 50 million $49.9 million, €45.7 million or درهم183.5 million) by Concierge AuctionsA Fashionable Bargain – Château de Promenthoux, Route de Promenthoux, Prangins, Canton du Vaud, Geneva, Switzerland – Also known as Villa des Bleuets – To be auctioned on 15th June 2017, formerly priced at £38.8 million (CHF 50 million $49.9 million, €45.7 million or درهم183.5 million) by Concierge AuctionsA Fashionable Bargain – Château de Promenthoux, Route de Promenthoux, Prangins, Canton du Vaud, Geneva, Switzerland – Also known as Villa des Bleuets – To be auctioned on 15th June 2017, formerly priced at £38.8 million (CHF 50 million $49.9 million, €45.7 million or درهم183.5 million) by Concierge AuctionsA Fashionable Bargain – Château de Promenthoux, Route de Promenthoux, Prangins, Canton du Vaud, Geneva, Switzerland – Also known as Villa des Bleuets – To be auctioned on 15th June 2017, formerly priced at £38.8 million (CHF 50 million $49.9 million, €45.7 million or درهم183.5 million) by Concierge AuctionsA Fashionable Bargain – Château de Promenthoux, Route de Promenthoux, Prangins, Canton du Vaud, Geneva, Switzerland – Also known as Villa des Bleuets – To be auctioned on 15th June 2017, formerly priced at £38.8 million (CHF 50 million $49.9 million, €45.7 million or درهم183.5 million) by Concierge AuctionsA Fashionable Bargain – Château de Promenthoux, Route de Promenthoux, Prangins, Canton du Vaud, Geneva, Switzerland – Also known as Villa des Bleuets – To be auctioned on 15th June 2017, formerly priced at £38.8 million (CHF 50 million $49.9 million, €45.7 million or درهم183.5 million) by Concierge AuctionsA Fashionable Bargain – Château de Promenthoux, Route de Promenthoux, Prangins, Canton du Vaud, Geneva, Switzerland – Also known as Villa des Bleuets – To be auctioned on 15th June 2017, formerly priced at £38.8 million (CHF 50 million $49.9 million, €45.7 million or درهم183.5 million) by Concierge Auctions A Fashionable Bargain – Château de Promenthoux, Route de Promenthoux, Prangins, Canton du Vaud, Geneva, Switzerland – Also known as Villa des Bleuets – To be auctioned on 15th June 2017, formerly priced at £38.8 million (CHF 50 million $49.9 million, €45.7 million or درهم183.5 million) by Concierge AuctionsA Fashionable Bargain – Château de Promenthoux, Route de Promenthoux, Prangins, Canton du Vaud, Geneva, Switzerland – Also known as Villa des Bleuets – To be auctioned on 15th June 2017, formerly priced at £38.8 million (CHF 50 million $49.9 million, €45.7 million or درهم183.5 million) by Concierge Auctions

  • The Island Car

    The Island Car

    Perfect ‘his’ and ‘hers’ cars for billionaires with mega yachts offered by Neiman Marcus as part of a charity benefit

     

    Each year since 1926, Neiman Marcus have produced what they call the Christmas Book and in this year’s they have produced a ‘fantasy list’ that will benefit charities including The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation and the GRAMMY Foundation.

     

    Amongst the items offered are a pair of cars that are modern day reinterpretations of such things as the Mini Moke, the Hustler and the Fiat 850 Spiagetta. Built by Island Car Limited in Florida specially for Neiman Marcus and bedecked in Lilly Pulitzer prints, one is presented in a “crisp, custom green colour” whilst the other is “pretty in pink”.

     

    Weighing less than a thousand pounds each, the 100% electric lithium battery operated cars are described as being “perfect for taking on most yachts, just as the glitterati did back when”. They also come with Bose speakers and Bluetooth capabilities.

     

    A standard Island Car starts at £42,500 ($52,000 or €47,800) whilst the company’s website shows designs for a speedster version that will cost £50,700 ($62,000 or €57,000).

     

    The Island Car – ‘His’ and ‘hers’ Neiman Marcus Island Cars by Lilly Pullitzer – £53,200 ($65,000 or €59,700)The Island Car – ‘His’ and ‘hers’ Neiman Marcus Island Cars by Lilly Pullitzer – £53,200 ($65,000 or €59,700) The Island Car – ‘His’ and ‘hers’ Neiman Marcus Island Cars by Lilly Pullitzer – £53,200 ($65,000 or €59,700) The Island Car – ‘His’ and ‘hers’ Neiman Marcus Island Cars by Lilly Pullitzer – £53,200 ($65,000 or €59,700)

  • Nicola Radano – What’s on your mantelpiece?

    Nicola Radano – What’s on your mantelpiece?

    A 20-question interview with Nicola Radano, an Italian fashion blogger and founder of tie producers Spacca Neapolis

     

    The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?

    Determination and loyalty.

     

    “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?

    “One can get rich at any moment, but if one has no class, one is always a beggar” – paraphrased from philosopher and connoisseur of Neapolitan culture Luciano De Crescenzo.

     

    Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in 2007. Who or what is unacceptable in 2016?

    A lot of people.

     

    Tony Blair misses being Prime Minister. What do you miss most in your life?

    I miss being able to sail.

     

    What might you swap all your wealth for?

    Living in a world populated by principled people.

     

    Donald Trump was once a case of: “If you owe the bank a thousand, they close you down; but if you owe the bank a billion, you own the bank”. What’s your view on the banking crisis?

    The banking crisis was born to the low value given to the Euro. I have no words to say on that.

     

    What phrase or word do you most loathe?

    “I can’t do it”.

     

    In the UK, some people consider charity to “begin at home”. What’s your view and what causes do you personally support?

    For me, it’s absolutely right to support both domestic and international charities. Helping someone who has little is the most gallant gesture that anyone can do.

     

    The judge in Law Abiding Citizen states: “I can pretty much do whatever I want” before being blown up whilst answering her mobile phone. What’s your view on the appropriate use of such devices?

    Smartphones are now improperly used by young children. This is harmful because many of them prefer using them to reading a good book.

     

    Nicola Radano – What’s on your mantelpiece? A 20-question interview with Nicola Radano, an Italian fashion blogger and founder of tie producers Spacca Neapolis
    Nicola Radano

     

    If you could fill a carriage on The Orient Express, who would be your fellow passengers?

    Only elegant men.

     

    If you were unfortunate enough to end up on death row, what would be your last meal and where would you eat it?

    A plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce by the sea.

     

    What time is it acceptable to consume the first drink of the day?

    In the afternoon.

     

    A Negroni, a martini or a cup of tea?

    A cup of Neapolitan coffee please.

     

    Whose parties do you enjoy the most and why?

    I like afternoon appetizers in the summer time. I find them most relaxing.

     

    Who is the most positive person you know?

    My mum.

     

    What’s your most guilty pleasure?

    Sleeping in late without being interrupted.

     

    If a tattoo were to sum you up, what would it be of?

    A rudder.

     

    If you were a car, what marque would you be?

    A Porsche.

     

    Cilla Black presented Surprise, Surprise. Tell us the most surprising thing about you.

    That I’ve been able to create unexpected things from nothing.

     

    What’s currently sitting on your mantelpiece?

    Family photos, antique ashtrays and a clock.

     

    Nicola Radano declares his passion to be classical fashion and Neapolitan tailoring. He established a blog about the subject titled ‘Me, Myself & I’ in 2013 and launched his own firm of hand sewn tie producers, Spacca Neapolis, in 2016.

     

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  • Forget flooding

    Forget flooding

    Thameside boat house that will no longer suffer from flooding for sale for £3.75 million

     

    A riverside home might be wonderful on a sunny summer’s day but when the water rises, they can be an absolute nightmare. The Boat House at Goring in Oxfordshire previously fell into that category, but thanks to a £200,000 food protection and waterproofing scheme, it’s now pretty much immune to the worst the Thames can throw at it and now it’s for sale.

     

    Forget flooding – The Boat House, High Street, Goring, Reading, Oxfordshire, RG8 9AB – £3.75 million or $4.9 million or €4.42 million
    Forget flooding – The Boat House, High Street, Goring, Reading, Oxfordshire, RG8 9AB – £3.75 million or $4.9 million or €4.42 million
    Forget flooding – The Boat House, High Street, Goring, Reading, Oxfordshire, RG8 9AB – £3.75 million or $4.9 million or €4.42 million
    The house was semi-submerged under water in early 2014

     

    Offered by Savills, the 4,547 square foot two-storey house comes with not only a wet boathouse which has moorings suitable for a skiff but also a number of private mooring rings along its 245 foot frontage to the River Thames.

     

    Standing in more than an acre of land, the house– which has been renovated since it was subjected to serious flooding in early 2014 – features 4 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. It comes with a detached 1 bedroom cottage, a brightly coloured gypsy caravan and a garage block with a gym and workshop.

     

    Of the flooding prevention measures now installed at the property, Biocraft, the firm that carried out the work, commented:

     

    “We developed an innovative and comprehensive flood defence scheme in collaboration with our structural engineer and succeeded in exceeding the clients’ expectations, providing them with security and peace of mind against future flooding”.

     

    The selling agents seek £3.75 million or $4.9 million or €4.42 million for the property.

     

    Forget flooding – The Boat House, High Street, Goring, Reading, Oxfordshire, RG8 9AB – £3.75 million or $4.9 million or €4.42 million
    This room is described as “the river drawing room” and features a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, oak flooring and doors opening to a timber balcony overlooking the river
    Forget flooding – The Boat House, High Street, Goring, Reading, Oxfordshire, RG8 9AB – £3.75 million or $4.9 million or €4.42 million
    A dining area with doors that open onto the garden and overlooks the river beyond
    Forget flooding – The Boat House, High Street, Goring, Reading, Oxfordshire, RG8 9AB – £3.75 million or $4.9 million or €4.42 million
    It forms part of this kitchen with its vaulted ceiling
    Forget flooding – The Boat House, High Street, Goring, Reading, Oxfordshire, RG8 9AB – £3.75 million or $4.9 million or €4.42 million
    Another dining area
    Forget flooding – The Boat House, High Street, Goring, Reading, Oxfordshire, RG8 9AB – £3.75 million or $4.9 million or €4.42 million
    There are a total of four reception rooms
    Forget flooding – The Boat House, High Street, Goring, Reading, Oxfordshire, RG8 9AB – £3.75 million or $4.9 million or €4.42 million
    The master bedroom is one of five bedrooms in the main house
    Forget flooding – The Boat House, High Street, Goring, Reading, Oxfordshire, RG8 9AB – £3.75 million or $4.9 million or €4.42 million
    A view of the house from the garden
    Forget flooding – The Boat House, High Street, Goring, Reading, Oxfordshire, RG8 9AB – £3.75 million or $4.9 million or €4.42 million
    There is also a one bedroom cottage in the grounds
    Forget flooding – The Boat House, High Street, Goring, Reading, Oxfordshire, RG8 9AB – £3.75 million or $4.9 million or €4.42 million
    The garden has been professionally landscaped

     

     

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