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duPont REGISTRY A Buyers Gallery of Fine Homes® December 2020 Uncovered

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Far from the maddening crowd but close enough to life’s necessities, lies a piece of paradise you can call home. Ocean views are endless here, as are scenes of gentle manatees, playful dolphins and an array of colorful birds. Commanding two oceanfront lots in the Florida Keys city of Marathon, this estate is strategically positioned in a setting that defies comparison.

Location is key to the property’s vantage point, which capitalizes on spectacular 340-degree views of clear turquoise water. A deep-water dock that can accommodate a 110-foot yacht is situated on the channel side affording direct access to the Atlantic Ocean, where some of the best fishing in the world can be found. Water enthusiasts can enjoy snorkeling, paddleboarding or kayaking, while landlubbers relax on your private 300-foot stretch of white sandy beach. A private airport is less than 10 minutes away and there are a variety of dining and shopping amenities available on Marathon.

According to the homeowner, Mark Pieloch, the property offers the ideal opportunity to unwind and enjoy a “Margaritaville lifestyle.” Pavered paths encircle the home and lead to an infinity-edge swimming pool spanning 200 feet in length and featuring three waterfalls amid lush tropical foliage.

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Incomparable stone and brick estate on the east side of St. Charles! Tucked back and private – you won’t believe that you have found over five acres of wooded seclusion on city water and sewer. Over 8,300 sq. ft. above grade with a full finished extra deep pour English basement. Incredible millwork and construction details throughout: oversized crown mouldings, natural wood beams, 8-ft. interior doors (first floor). Stunning Great Room with floating beams and stone floor-to-ceiling fireplace. The gourmet Kitchen features commercial-grade appliances with a spacious Breakfast Area and oversized island. Huge walk-in pantry. Five bedroom suites, all with private baths. Very private executive office with fireplace and incredible views of the wooded grounds. Her office located off he kitchen with beautiful cabinetry.

Home has two laundry rooms (one located off the bathroom on main level for easy pool towel clean-up). The Master Bedroom retreat features volume ceilings, his and hers dressing rooms and a spacious luxury Master Bath with private balcony. Experience family movie night in the Theater (can seat 14) with tiered floor. Plenty of room for entertaining in this house as it has a huge 1,200 sq. ft. bonus room on fourth level with a private bath, along with the other two family room areas. Outdoor entertaining by the saltwater pool with new filter (2020), new heater (2019), Pool House, Hot Tub area, fire table and multiple patios.

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Rare is the opportunity to own a slice of paradise. Rarer still, is the chance to own a property recognized as the third-largest oceanfront compound in all of Palm Beach County. Imagine watching the sun rise over the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean from an estate that spans 520 feet of private sandy beach and encompasses more nearly 8 acres of meticulously landscaped grounds.

The dream becomes reality with an offering that is so exceptional, mere words cannot adequately describe the sheer artistry and magnificent craftsmanship it reflects. Designed to capitalize on its enviable backdrop, the 15, 514-square-foot plan combines panoramic ocean vistas with unique architectural elements and the finest finishes and fixtures. Rest assured no expense was spared, nor any detail left untouched in the creation of this waterfront masterpiece.

Tucked away within a 24-hour guard-gated community, the nearly eight-acre estate is also gated, providing a setting that is private and secure for the discerning individual. An ideal venue for large-scale entertaining, the property is a tropical oasis where lush, colorful foliage surrounds an expansive outdoor terrace, swimming pool with waterfall and spa, tennis court and a covered lanai with stone fireplace.

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Rolling green lawns, lush wooded surroundings and colorful gardens provide an idyllic setting for this outstanding estate enviably situated in one of Brentwood’s most desirable gated communities: Hampton Reserve. Designed to meet the owner’s exacting specifications, the elegant manse is a showplace for entertaining as well as the ultimate venue for endless hours of family fun.

Presiding over a 1.6-acre cul-de-sac lot, the sprawling 15,379-square-foot plan has been meticulously designed to reflect superior workmanship and the finest selection of finishes throughout. Beyond its hand-hewn limestone façade are interior spaces of timeless elegance. A grand entry hall welcomes guests with stately columns, a limestone fireplace and soaring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the grounds.

Complementing formal living and dining areas is an expansive family room, which opens to an incomparable outdoor scene. The private resort-style atmosphere includes a swimming pool with waterfall, slide and swim-up bar, a series of stone porches, infrared heaters, fire pit, outdoor kitchen, changing cabana and strategically placed lights for sunset soirees.

Home of the Day: Minimalist Modern Masterpiece

  • Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Address: 21 Clarendon Ave
  • Price: $4,488,000 CAD
  • Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms
  • Bathrooms: 5 total bathrooms
  • Square Feet: 2,844 total square feet
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Nestled on a quiet street off Avenue Road in South Hill, this high-end, minimalist design statement by Montana Labelle, is an essay on how to live simultaneously informally and luxuriously. 21 Clarendon Ave showcases an eye for fine detail with exquisite moments such as ultra-clean, baseboardless walls, and seamlessly integrated blackened steel fireplace surrounds. Every space has been perfected, offering an elevated experience and is filled with natural light.

The entertainer’s playground on the main level features a showcase kitchen connected to the dining and living areas, and a substantial outdoor terrace. The completely above-grade lower level, with heated floors, expands outward through immense panels of glass to a serene and private backyard. Three bedrooms on the upper floor with venetian plaster throughout, all have their own ensuite fitted with custom marble vanities.

Ascend to the pinnacle of design, without the wait. For a full list of features and elements, or the home inspection please contact the listing broker, Shane Carslake.


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The Best Luxury Lighting for Your Mansion

Designed to elevate the high-end finishes and furnishings of your mansion, luxury lighting completes the space by distributing light and casting shadows that frame the room. New lighting methods not only provide function by illuminating the home, they also contribute visual interest and, in cases such as the works of art below, are the focal point and the wow-factor that will leave guests breathless.

Luxury lighting designers bring an artful eye to the category by experimenting with materials and production methods to formulate the perfect piece. Elements of sculpture, motion, lightness and shadow are manipulated to transform spaces. Masterly designed and meticulously crafted fixtures are the culmination of art and design with a component of luxury that results in the awe-inspiring luxury lighting to follow.


Stefano Papi & Saviz Yaghmai Epoque Spiral Chandelier

Epoque is a light sculpture designed to study chiaroscuro and volumes. The result is a modern expression of these renaissance-era techniques in a stunning chandelier. Composed of curved, organic lines, Epoque’s frame is made of flexible and durable brass metal, suspended by nickel metal chains. Two bands of metal, a central elongated section and an external band of wide arcs, allows the light to envelop a room in reflections of soft light. Epoque has attracted attention from those in the design community with discerning tastes. Epoque is available in nickel, black nickel, bronze and gold finish. Design Stefano Papi & Saviz Yaghmai.


Studio 14 Volver Chandelier

At Terzani, we are fortunate to work with some of the brightest young stars in italian design. For Volver, designer Diego Bassetti and architect Andrea Panzeri of Studio 14, protegés of Bruno Rainaldi, applied their multidisciplinary approach to create Terzani’s first led suspension light. This geometric design combines thin nickel chains with the latest in led technology to create a light that is both elegant and modern. A breath of new light, Volver melds technology and art to achieve a new level of luxury. Available in a circular variation. Design Studio 14.


Barlas Baylar Atlantis Chandelier

Seemingly alive, Atlantis’ shimmering light creates a vibrant source of energy. Its mesmerizing, organic effect is created by hundreds of illuminated lengths of draped, nickel chain. Like water in the ocean, Atlantis’ chains appear liquid, cascading over its gloss nickel bands and falling down towards the abyss before turning back into itself. Atlantis is composed of almost three miles of chain, meticulously hand-crafted by master italian artisans. Design Barlas Baylar.


Nicolas Terzani Mizu Chandelier

Inspired by the tranquil and mesmerizing light refractions created by water, Mizu is a customizable pendant light from Terzani. Like water droplets, no two Mizu are alike, each crystal shape is unique and made meticulously by hand. Using only the clearest crystal, Mizu perfectly emulates water’s refraction of light, casting amazing patterns around the room, reminiscent of flowing water. Available in clear, silver dust, gold, cognac and champagne finish. Design Nicolas Terzani.


Founded in 1980 in Greenwood, Mississippi, the John-Richard Collection is known for a strong design staff that travels the world for inspiration. Channeling cultural and historical influences, the company creates distinctive artisan-crafted furniture, lighting, wall art, mirrors, and decorative accessories that make a lasting impression. What’s more, an eye for future trends in luxury home furnishing sets the John-Richard Collection apart. They skillfully blend the best of what is new in home fashion with the great designs of the past, resulting in updated designs that fit perfectly with an array of styles.


Christian Lava Stream Ceiling Light

Another stunning design from Christian Lava, Stream is an impressive presence in any room. Like Christian’s other work for Terzani, Etoile, Stream’s design exploits the physical characteristics of the materials used to envelop a room in a unique, immersive light. Here, over seven kilometers of metal chain appear to flow down from the undulating, nickel-plated frame. These cascading tiers project a streaking, yet tranquil, shadow throughout the room. Design Christian Lava.


Ralph Lauren Straton Single-Tier 8-Light Chandelier

American designer Ralph Lauren debuted his brand in 1968 with ties and menswear, and over the years his vision expanded to encompass women’s ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, and children’s clothes, just to name a few. Classic and timeless are the watch words of Ralph Lauren, whether it be designs from Blue Label, Ralph Lauren Collection, or RLX by Ralph Lauren.


William D Scott Convolution Chandelier

Delicate brass ribbons illuminate with a continuous soft LED glow on our Convolution Chandelier. The sculptural shape of this piece makes a bold and artistic statement, creating an undeniable focal point for any room. This design is truly unique and unexpected. We love it paired with bold artwork in an entry or dining room.


AERIN Vestry Chandelier

A beautiful chandelier with an old-world sensibility. Vestry combines elegant design and stunning features to breathtaking effect. While undeniably striking, it is suitably demure.


AERIN Graphic Grande Four-Tier Chandelier

Add a bold focal point to a room with this retro chandelier. The four tiers of multiple shades, each with a sleek, curved finish, focus light upwards to avoid glare.


Nigel Coates Angel Falls Chandelier

For his work for Terzani, Nigel Coates, well known for his unorthodox approach to design, has created an engaging, unique light. Customizable groups of hand made crystal angels” are illuminated by halogen or led lamps. What caused these angels to fall from the heavens? It’s up to the viewers to decide. Either way, Angel Falls is sure to garner attention, and generate conversation, in any setting. Design Nigel Coates.


Set the mood. Create a relaxing vibe in your digs with our designer lamps. From contemporary light fixtures that pop to decorative wall sconces and accent lamps that are more subtle and sophisticated, they’ll light up your home in the most elegant way.


Lladro Nightbloom Hanging Lamp

Porcelain ceiling lamp from the Nightbloom Collection, created by Lladró in collaboration with the Dutch designer Marcel Wanders. Delicate petals that seem to sway in the breeze inspire unique and innovative pieces. The petals of the lamp are made in white matte porcelain decorated with details in golden luster. The rest of the components are aluminum and zinc-plated steel. A contemporary design with great decorative potential, handcrafted in the Lladró workshops in Spain.


Global Views Facet Chandelier

Inspired by natural crystal growth patterns and the work of Serge Roche, the facet chandelier is an explosion of style and elegance. Made of cast aluminum with a flat white finish. Holds six 40W candelabra bulbs.


John-Richard Collection 5-Light Spiked Branch Chandelier

Handcrafted spiked branch downlight ceiling mount fixture with gold leaf finish. The multi branches are applied individually by hooking on each other to the look of the chandelier can be customized. Five 6-watt LED bulbs included. Iron and brass. Hanging hardware included. UL approved. 36W x 9D x 84T. Canopy: 36W x 7D x 1.5T. Imported. Weight, 61 lbs. Boxed weight, approximately 71 lbs.


John-Richard Collection Branches of Gold 12-Light Chandelier

Founded in 1980 in Greenwood, Mississippi, the John-Richard Collection is known for a strong design staff that travels the world for inspiration. Channeling cultural and historical influences, the company creates distinctive artisan-crafted furniture, lighting, wall art, mirrors, and decorative accessories that make a lasting impression. What’s more, an eye for future trends in luxury home furnishing sets the John-Richard Collection apart. They skillfully blend the best of what is new in home fashion with the great designs of the past, resulting in updated designs that fit perfectly with an array of styles.


Kelly Wearstler Strada Ring Chandelier

Kelly Wearstler is an interior designer in Beverly Hills, California. She has designed offices, restaurants, retail environments, and residences for high-profile and celebrity clientele around the world. As the creator of several product lines, Wearstler enjoys sharing her signature style with design professionals and discriminating retail shoppers.


William D Scott Ashton Chandelier

Faceted crystal shapes are illuminated by LED from within to create a stunning effect in our Ashton Chandelier. An abstract geometric body is highlighted with a gilded gold leaf finish and pairs perfectly with the cut crystal stones, making this chandelier the focal point to any room.


Chapman & Myers Cynara Grande Chandelier

Since 1987, Visual Comfort & Co. has been the premier resource for signature designer lighting. For nearly 30 years, Visual Comfort has produced lighting with some of the most influential names in design – including Barbara Barry, Thomas O’Brien, Ralph Lauren and more -using natural materials of exceptional quality and distinctive, hand-applied, living finishes. Visual Comfort offers a broad assortment of lighting featuring many prominent designs synonymous with high style and functionality. Visual Comfort is the premier American Resouce for signature designer lighting. Visual Comfort will continue to partner with noteworthy talents moving forward, to enrich its extensive and creative selection of products. Lighting can turn a room into a living work of art. Visual Comfort makes it livable.


Chapman & Myers Quincy Medium 20-Light Sputnik Pendant

Chief Designer of Visual Comfort, E.F. Chapman, has teamed up with Ralph Lauren Home’s head of lighting design, Kyle Myers, to bring a new take on modern classical lighting. The collaboration has resulted in striking, crisp designs that take cues from tradition, but are firmly in the 21st Century.


Tech Lighting Belterra 48″ Chandelier

The Belterra chandelier by Tech Lighting is inspired by the lotus flower. Petal-shaped LED light guides beautifully illuminate this contemporary design and capture the purity of the chandelier’s graceful stem-work. Offered in three elegant finishes, Belterra provides a touch of contrast to the light guides when turned on and off. Available in three sizes to illuminate the space as a stand-alone piece or installed in multiples. Lamping options are compatible with most dimmers.


Palecek Windblown Chandelier

Cylinder shaped wood beads hand-sewn together forming a whimsical silhouette over a powder-coated metal frame of this chandelier.


Regina Andrew Design Nebula 34-Light Chandelier

Begun in 1997 at a charity fundraiser, Regina Andrew Design has grown into a celebrated, diverse line of home fashion products. Passion is at the core of everything that defines Regina Andrew design, including a passion for their origins — Detroit. They continue to invest in The Motor City, a special place that, like Regina Andrew Design, is defined by “hands on” hard work, deep roots in rock and roll, unwavering loyalty, and determined optimism.


Arteriors Filamento Chandelier

From the runway to our living rooms, our love affair with rattan sees no end in sight. Laura Kirar’s Filamento Chandelier marries hand-crafted artistry with modern appeal, featuring free-flowing rattan cinched in bybanded rattan for a pièce de ré·sis·tance finished in black.


Kelly Wearstler Ori Medium Linear Chandelier

Inspired by the ancient art of Origami, The Ori Linear Chandelier has an architectural silhouette that highlights a dynamic interplay between clean lines and folded forms. This chandelier features clear glass with a finely etched striping and is available in either Burnished Brass, Bronze or Polished Nickel. It is also rated for use in damp locations.