Intracoastal Realty’s luxury listings are featured on LuxuryPortfolio.com, the award-winning website that attracts over 3 million high-net-worth visitors.  We often spotlight outstanding listings from around the world on this blog.  This month’s property selections showcase stunning architecture and exceptional interior and exterior design in exotic locations!  We hope you enjoy learning more about these three extraordinary properties.

VILLA ARTEPEA IN SAINT BARTHELEMY

A remarkable architectural achievement, villa Artepea was designed to fully optimize its environment in the heart of the Domaine de Lurin. Johannes Zingerle’s project  is harmoniously integrated into the land thanks to a bridge, a unique feature in St Barths, a lift and a building set over three levels.  The surrounding nature blends beautifully with the lovely tropical garden, where you can through the stone paths and across the beautiful lawn, smelling the delicate scent of jasmine.

For the design, stone floors and customized wood furnishings provide a natural, mineral atmosphere, where elegance and simplicity prevail.

For the layout, the main floor has a fully open lounge/dining room that extends onto the terrace where you can laze in the sun next to the long emerald pool, facing St Jean bay. The kitchen, a TV lounge and a first bedroom can also be found on this level.

The master bedroom occupies the 1st floor, with a huge sofa facing the panoramic window, a designer desk, and height of luxury is an outdoor bathtub and shower, nestled in an alcove.  The garden level offers two bedrooms and the technical rooms. The villa also has  high-tech equipment, including a home control system and curved flat screen televisions.

Modern and refined, yet still warm and inviting, villa Artepea ideally reflects tropical elegance.

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CASA LYDIA IN CANCUN

Spectacular designer home in Puerto Cancun.  This unique residence of 6512 Sq.ft on a 6000 Sq. ft lot offers three bedrooms, canal front and is a ‘one of a kind’ opportunity for owning a fully furnished ‘turn key’ home. It’s prime location on one of the best spots in this gated community and a well thought out architectural concept gives it great privacy.

It is located inside Cancun’s modern high end gated development ‘’Puerto Cancun’’, one of Mexico’s most exclusive Marinas, which offers residential and commercial amenities. A new spectacular Marina Mall has just opened its doors offering the best international and local stores and many new restaurants and bars offer great food and entertainment around the marina walks. Puerto Cancun is right between Cancun’s famous ‘Hotel Zone’ and Down Town’ in the very best location.

The residence is very well thought out and designed with a lot of luxury details, and furnished with great taste. It’s in ‘’ready to move in’ condition.  The location of this canal home is inside a private gated residential development with 24 hour security control.  The large terrace has a pool and a wooden sun deck and offers a very private outdoor dining area.  A 75 foot dock is right next to the terrace area.

It is definitely worth to take a look at this property if you are looking for a luxury residence in Cancun.

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HISTORIC 1926 HOME IN ASHEVILLE

Historic 1926 home in highly desirable community of Lake View Park.  Restored and renovated while keeping the coveted detailing that make this era’s homes so in demand. Get your daily exercise on the trails or use the non-motorized boat access on Beaver Lake less than a half mile from your door.

Updated mechanicals, including central AC. Historic charm: stone fireplaces, arched doorways and incredible lush, mature landscaping. Conveniences for today’s lifestyle. Stonework by Grove Park Inn masons.

This 3-story home, which features approximately 7,525 square feet, is situated on 1.8 acres of land.

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Intracoastal Realty’s luxury listings are featured on LuxuryPortfolio.com, the award-winning website that attracts over 3 million high-net-worth visitors.  We often spotlight outstanding listings from around the world on this blog.  This month’s property selections showcase stunning architecture and exceptional interior and exterior design in exotic locations!  We hope you enjoy learning more about these three extraordinary properties.

VILLA MARE – VISTA DEL MAR CAYMAN ISLANDS

One of Grand Cayman’s finest residences, Villa Mare is set on an estate size lot within Cayman’s premier gated community, Vista del Mar, offering a 24-hour manned security and extensive amenities, including on-site property management and tennis courts.

A spectacular and significant 12,000 square foot±, six bed, eight bath residence, developed on 1.64 acres, built in the French-Mediterranean Style, the residence is meticulously maintained and comes with a nearby double dock allowing birthing of substantial craft up to 60 feet+ in length as well as a unique North Sound front dock for mooring smaller vessels. The imposing front gates, flanked by secure walls, open onto a winding driveway, offer a spectacular sense of arrival whilst the lushly-landscaped grounds provide substantial terraces, patios and a selection of charming poolside and waterfront entertaining areas as well as a “beach escape”, all affording stunning views of Cayman’s beautiful North Sound.

The home’s living areas include five en-suite bedrooms, with a spacious “master wing” to the ground floor as well as numerous formal and casual living and entertaining areas, and a recently renovated kitchen featuring rare, up-lit, onyx counters. Efficient and well-planned utility rooms and storage areas link the main residence to the four-car garage, above which is located a staff quarters with separate entrance. Plans exist for a separate staff/gatekeeper’s cottage and the site can easily accommodate this or further garages as needed. Undoubtedly one of the Cayman Island’s finest homes, offering waterfront living to the highest standards and levels of sophistication.

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VILLA CARLA FELICE IN SARDINIA, ITALY

Situated in one of the most desirable and private corners of Porto Cervo, Villa Carla Felice stands out for its modern lines and uncommon elegance, also for the high standards of the Costa Smeralda.  Offering a luxury and privacy in an enviable natural setting, this exquisite six-bedroom villa benefits from direct beach access, via a small path that winds its way through idyllic gardens to the glistening shoreline beyond.

Built to the very highest standards and designed to maximize its location, the home is arranged so that every room enjoys a sea view, while sliding doors open on to balconies and terraces, allowing the light to flow in.  The main villa comprises four beautiful en suite bedrooms and generously proportioned living areas, and the property also has a spacious two-bedroom guesthouse with independent access, which fully meets the needs to accommodate up to 4 other people.

Nestled in a wide, lush Mediterranean garden, the property include a covered outdoor dining area, a magnificent pool, a heated Jacuzzi, and a secure parking.  An authentic jewel in the heart of the Costa Smeralda, this immaculate home offers resort-style living at its finest.

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SUBLIME PROPERTY IN FLORIDA

Nestled in Anchorage, one of the most prestigious gated communities in Coconut Grove, this sublime property lies behind impressive gates. Designed in classic, elegant Italian Palazzo style, this remarkable home built in 1995 feels as though it has been in situ for generations.

Introduced by a superb entrance hall/courtyard, the dwelling’s distinctive interior is characterized by beautiful wood and marble floors, striking encased ceilings, boiserie, and exquisite fixtures and fittings. You will enjoy a fine living room with a grand chimney; a large office/library, which has magnificent custom-built bookcases; a comfortable and pleasing breakfast room; and the impressive dining room and charming terrace radiate true sophistication. The master bedroom comprises an en-suite dressing room, walk-in closet, and sauna. All other bedrooms have their own private bath.

Other highlights include a four-car garage, an elevator, and a saltwater-heated pool. This estate is one of Coconut Grove’s most unique homes.

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Absorption rate, also referred to as “inventory levels” or “months of supply”, gives you an idea of the number of months it will take for the current inventory to be sold out based on the last 12 months of sales.

Housing prices stabilize when supply and demand come closer together. Generally speaking, 5-6 months of supply is “normal”. Less than 5 months of supply will result in APPRECIATING home prices, while 7 months or more of supply will result in DEPRECIATING home prices.  New Hanover County is showing a total of 2.5 months of inventory for existing home sales (for comparative purposes, it peaked at 22.6 months in 2009); Brunswick County is at 4.53 months (peaked at 20.0 months in 2009); and Pender County is at 3.65 months (peaked at 22.1 months in 2009).  As you can see from the three county charts below, inventory levels vary by price segment.  Take a look at the absorption reports for a better idea of where your house stands in the market:

New Hanover County

Brunswick County

Pender County