WORLDWIDE HOSTING Season 2: Episode 15
Hosting is an art, and every artist needs the right canvas to craft the dream masterpiece. In this episode, we go behind the scenes at our new opportunity in our home city of Austin, Texas before searching the world over for properties perfect for premier entertaining. No matter what kind of event you love to host, you won’t want to miss these opportunities.
Host your own concerts…
7500 ESCALA DRIVE | AUG 31AUSTIN, TEXAS
Austin is “The Live Music Capital of the World” and now you can host your own concerts right from your front door. Three bands played at once on the outdoor decks and terraces during SXSW and opera singers have graced not one, but both of the interior balconies. The open plan was specifically designed for entertaining with a natural flow to marry the indoors with outdoors. Your guests can freely mingle while taking in views of the Barton Creek Greenbelt and downtown skyline.
Exquisitely built to entertain, seamless indoor-outdoor living, elegant design, stunning views, and concert-quality acoustics converge in this secluded 2.45-acre estate overlooking Austin’s Barton Creek Greenbelt. Ensconced at the end of Escala Drive on a cul-de-sac, this gated property within the coveted gated Barton Creek community boasts breezy open-air terraces and towering windows with unique views of the lush Texas Hill Country and downtown skyline.
Whether hosting a private soirée, formal Texas-sized ball, or poolside gala, you are sure to host in style. Greet guests in the magnificent grand foyer adorned with gleaming granite under a jaw-dropping, one-of-a-kind Swarovski crystal chandelier. Socialize over drinks by the grand Roman waterfall pool on the expansive rear courtyard. Stroll with friends through the garden beneath towering terraces or savor a gourmet meal prepared in the showcase kitchen. Then, tango the night away in your own terraced ballroom with stunning views of the Barton Creek Greenbelt and downtown skyline.
From the 650-pound, multi-tiered Swarovski chandelier to the intricate imported moldings throughout, every fixture and detail exudes one-of-a-kind luxury. Every turn reveals incomparable elegance with a shimmering variety of Swarovski chandeliers and sconces, elaborate gold fixtures, granite floors cut from a mountain in India, over a mile of intricately designed moldings, and hand crafted marble medallion floor designs.
This manor in Austin, the ‘Live Music Capital of the World,’ is truly a symphonic masterpiece. With ample performance space on spacious outdoor decks and terraces, three live bands performed at once during the SXSW Festival. The soaring ceilings are optimized for peak acoustical performance and elegant Juliet balconies have been put to good use by opera singers and other performers. When the musicians leave, a sophisticated sound system plays melodies sure to please the most ardent audiophile.
Host with mountain and city views…
3350 BAR CIRCLE A ROAD | SEP 1PRESCOTT, ARIZONA
Entertain with unobstructed views of city lights and mountains from wraparound verandas at this LEED gold-certified Tuscan retreat in Arizona. Your guests will love the convenient access to world-class golf courses, five different lakes, and surrounding National Forest land for numerous outdoor activities.
Take in sweeping, unobstructed views of city lights and mountains at the meticulously-designed Casa di Buona Fortuna, where old west charm meets the ultimate in modern living. A Tuscan-inspired retreat built with sustainability in mind, the gold-rated LEED smart home is focused on energy use and conservation, renewal material selection, energy-efficient equipment, water use, indoor environmental quality, and innovation in design. The more than 11,000-square-foot property features three bedrooms, five bathrooms, plentiful fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen, media room, heated pool, spa, sauna, and outdoor deck. Bordering a preserve, it also offers protected views.
“After carefully planning, designing, and building this one-of-a-kind dream home over five years at a cost of more than $10 million, our life commitment elsewhere has opened this opportunity for one lucky buyer,” said the seller, Dr. Don Hecht, founder and president emeritus of California Southern University. “The new owner will greatly benefit by owning a special, barely-lived-in home at a fraction of what it cost us to build. This is a lifetime opportunity – the value is all here, you make the call.”
Previously listed for $12.45 million, the property will sell at or above $5 million in cooperation with Katy McQuade of The Peaks Thumb Butte Realty and Frank Aazami of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty.
“Casa di Buona Fortuna is a premier green home built to last,” Aazami stated. “Careful consideration went into every aspect of the custom property, and nary a detail was missed. It is a truly unique estate that welcomes buyers looking for state-of-the-art living, impeccable views, and a sincere commitment to the environment.”
Host equestrian trails and endless sport opportunities…
2515 STONE RIDGE ROAD | SEP 8CONCORD, VIRGINIA
Challenge fellow sports enthusiasts to unlimited tennis, softball, basketball, bowling, and more across fields, courts, and your own sports complex. Equestrian aficionados can endlessly ride along 2500 acres at this historical estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains. After a long day, unwind in your personal waterpark or get out on the James River with two miles of river frontage.
Originally built in 1789, Stone Ridge is a colonial manor set upon 2,500 pristine acres. Updated with modern comforts and amenities while preserving its unique character, the property is located in historic Appomattox County. Stone Ridge remains true to its Colonial roots, as it was painstakingly restored by renowned Georgian Colonial Architect H. Truehart Poston. Comprised of an impressive 22,336 square feet of sprawling architecture including six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, the estate also includes a massage room, bar/lounge area, exercise room, game room, billiards room, theater, rooftop terrace, and a 6,000-bottle wine cellar.
A sports enthusiast’s dream, the property features numerous indoor and outdoor facilities, including an indoor pool, softball field, driving range, and state-of-the-art Stone Ridge Sports Complex with a tennis court, outdoor pool with commercial water slide, shooting range, bowling alley, and commercial kitchen with an event dining area. There are also horse pastures with over 20 miles of riding trails located throughout the property, and easy access to the James River and both regional and executive airports.
“Stone Ridge is not just a place to live, but a way of life,” stated Listing Agent France Burger of RE/MAX 1st Olympic. “Nestled in the foothills of the pristine Blue Ridge Mountains, Stone Ridge encompasses 2,500 sprawling acres and has over two miles of river frontage on the majestic James River along with incredible panoramic views. This is a very rare opportunity to own one of the most unique properties in all of Virginia. Very seldom can one find an estate of this magnitude, beauty, and privacy.”
Previously listed for $10 million, the property will sell without reserve in cooperation with Burger.
Host world-class skiing…
MEADOWOOD ESTATE | AUG 31ASPEN, COLORADO
Hit the slopes with your friends and family in beautiful Aspen. Take in mountain views just minutes from world-class skiing and golf with plenty of room to host your guests. When vacation is over, your family is in walking distance of top-ranked schools.
From the tranquil fountain and ponds, to expansive decks, patios, and a sweeping lawn, this verdantly wooded property offers exceptional privacy. Recently remodeled, its 7,500 square feet boasts room for at least a dozen friends or family members in addition to spectacular mountain views. Set just minutes from world-class skiing, snowboarding, golf, and walking-distance to top-ranked public schools, Meadowood Estate offers the ideal Aspen lifestyle.
This impressive estate features six bedrooms — including two master suites — six full bathrooms, entertainment areas on each floor, an elevated dining room, and a finished basement. It’s ready to host two families at a time, or one large one, while keeping everyone happy.
Outdoors and indoors blend seamlessly with impressive decks easily accessed by most rooms on the main level. Additionally, a window-walled sun room within the master bedroom leads to a handsomely hardscaped stone patio with cozy gazebo, Jacuzzi, fire pit, and charming water features set among wooded forest.
A year-round global destination for recreation, events, and festivals, including the world-famous Winter X Games, Aspen is an outdoor and cultural wonderland. Whether hitting the slopes, hiking the myriad of trails, experiencing the Aspen Music or Aspen Institute Ideas Festivals, or sampling restaurants and boutiques, you are minutes away from everything that Aspen has to offer.
Host at a historical castle…
CASTEL VALER | SEP 8TASSULLO, ITALY
Take your friends and family back in time 1,000 years at this historical castle in Italy. Show your guests never-before-seen Marcello Fogolino frescoes and the fortepiano once played by Mozart. Don’t miss your chance to #ClaimYourCastle. To learn more about the history of Castel Valer , check out our Blog and the short history bonus film.
Located in the foothills of the Italian Alps, Castel Valer stands upon 18.5 acres, including 12 acres of forest, six acres of apple orchards, and countless terraced gardens. The castle was originally constructed from the 12th and 17th centuries and combines architecture from the Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque eras without compromising on 21st-century amenities. The location of the castle within the fabled Val di Non allows for immediate access to beautiful lakes, quaint villages, two airports, world-famous skiing, golf, and more.
The magnificent Dolomite castle will attract any history buff, as it includes 15 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, five kitchens, and 35,520 square feet, in addition to a medieval smoke kitchen, a banquet hall, library, an octagonal tower, wine cellar, swimming pool, and two chapels — one of which was awarded best renovated chapel in Europe. Currently owned by the same family who obtained the estate in the 14th century, this is the first time the property will change hands in nearly 700 years.
Previously listed for €35 million, Castel Valer will be sold fully furnished and without reserve in cooperation with Heidemarie Schwatlo of box8 AG.
“We are thrilled to be representing the vendors in the sale of this historic property,” said Schwatlo. “The castle has been the much-treasured home of the family for hundreds of years, however, is now beyond their requirements. We expect the estate to attract the interest of a buyer looking for a home of great historic, architectural, and artistic value.”
Where will you host your guests?
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