We are kicking off the winter season with eight exclusive opportunities to own the world’s most elite real estate. The lineup — which spans four U.S. states, Italy, and Spain — includes an oceanfront dream home in Dana Point; over 3,000 acres of rare, developable land in Santa Barbara County; and the historic First Texas White House just outside of Houston. The majority of our newly-announced inventory will sell without reserve via our Instant Gavel app, which allows buyers to participate in auctions real-time from anywhere in the world.
This holiday season, we are presenting eight diverse opportunities to own luxury property to fit any lifestyle. Potential buyers across the globe can secure their dream home at their bid price just in time for the holidays — whether that be in the U.S., Europe, or South Pacific — and it’s as easy as a tap of a finger. Our app is transparent and seamless, as is our process for selling one-of-a-kind, incomparable properties.
Our November/Early December 2016 lineup features:
Dana Point, CA — November 17, 2016Casa Dall’ Oceano | 9 Strand Beach Drive
Located at 9 Strand Beach Drive within the guard-gated Strand at Headlands luxury community, Casa Dall’ Oceano is an oceanfront dream home with custom floor-to-ceiling windows and gorgeous ocean views from every angle. The 10,279-square-foot property, in the final phase of completion, is ready for your choosing of fixtures and finishes to your own personalization. Boasting five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a theatre room, indoor driving range, infinity-edge pool and spa, a teen lounge, and poolside patio. Residents of this new-construction home will enjoy access to “The Strand” Beach Club, located minutes from the property, with VIP privileges at the Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel.
Previously listed for $25.995 million, the property will sell without reserve in cooperation with Craig and Marc Lotzof of The Lotzof Group.
“Casa Dall’ Oceano is hands down one of the most significant and exciting oceanfront opportunities offered for sale in southern California,” Lotzof states. “Not only is this a new construction home with direct beach access, but the winning bidder will be able to customize the space to their preference in mere months versus the years it would take to build this mansion from scratch. This is an exclusive home set within an equally exclusive community – the auction should not be missed.”
Santa Barbara County, CA — December 7, 2016Rancho Monte Alegre
Ideally set just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara and celeb-studded Montecito, Rancho Monte Alegre is the epitome of ranch living along the coveted “American Riviera.” Offering Pacific Ocean and mountain views, Rancho Monte Alegre consists of over 3,000 acres including private hiking and equestrian trails, creeks, waterfalls, and an orchard of lemon and avocado trees. Surrounded by the Los Padres National Forest, the expansive acreage lends itself to multiple use opportunities including a legacy coastal ranch or a community of carefully selected home sites. Of the 25 total lots included in the acreage, eight were sold previously and 17 are available and developable. They range from 40-150 acres each. Additionally, the property includes a 2,700-acre conservation easement for agricultural use and to permanently protect the natural open space.
Currently listed for $32 million, the property will sell without reserve in cooperation with Billy Long and Ranch Marketing Associates, LLC.
“Rancho Monte Alegre clearly provides a rare opportunity to enjoy nature in an undisturbed state. It’s just an outdoor heaven for people with an active lifestyle,” Long stated.
Houston/Galveston Bay, TX — December 8, 2016515 Bayridge Road
Recognized on the National Registry of Historic Places, 515 Bayridge Road was designed by Alfred Finn for the 31st Texas Governor Ross Sterling as a scaled-down version of the US White House. Located on a headland overlooking Galveston Bay in the greater Houston area, the traditional Colonial residence – known as the Governor Ross Sterling Mansion – offers an impressive 20,689 square feet including nine bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, a grand salon, ballroom, library, media room, game room, parlors, and a gym. Its 28-foot rotunda portico terrace soars 22 feet, offering panoramic views of the bay and direct beach access. Built in 1924, the property has been renovated to also include a small sand beach at the water’s edge, complete with palm trees.
Previously listed for $5.499 million, the property will sell without reserve in cooperation with Lin Neese and Chris Foster of John Daugherty Realtors.
Additional upcoming auctions include:
Canary Islands, Tenerife, Spain — Villa Vista Bella — November 10, 2016Previously Listed for €3.95 million. Selling at or Above €2.5 million.
Orinda, CA — 10 Winding Lane — November 15, 2016In cooperation with Bay Sotheby’s International Realty; Mark Attarha, Lauren Holloway and Rick Merritt. Previously Listed for $22.5 million. Selling Without Reserve.
Venice, Italy — The Piano Nobile at the Palazzo Molin — November 17, 2016In cooperation with Venice Sotheby’s International Realty. Previously Listed for €7.76 million. Selling at or Above €4.5 million.
South Barrington, IL — Maison Moderne | 8 Kaleigh Court — November 22, 2016In cooperation with Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty; Heidi Seagren. Previously Listed for $6.5 million. Selling Without Reserve.
Colorado Springs, CO — 4 Berthe Circle — December 1, 2016 In cooperation with Broadmoor Properties; Tim Sheridan and Michael Raedel. Previously Listed for $1.975 million. Selling Without Reserve.