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Spring has arrived, the daffodils are sprouting and the fashion runway is awash with new trends A round up of what’s new within interior design and furnishings

Market Report UK

Analysis shows foreign buyers do push up prices, and not just in London

100 Market Report Europe

Property price growth in Weurope set to be led by Portugal, the Netherlands and Ireland

118 Market Report Spain

Foreign buyers return to Spanish property market

164 Celebrity House Hunting

Want to live like a superstar? Here we review the homes of the rich and famous currently for sale

176 International Property News

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Modernising the kitchen, updating bathroom fittings and replacing windows are not the only things that can ensure your home achieves its market value Neighbour to the Queen and setting a new agenda for luxury property in London MPIM sees investment optimism for 2018

106 Green Grandeur

Exceptional eco-friendly estates

126 It’s all in the detail...

Gonye Proje Tasarim designs a modern apartment in the heart of Turkey

140 Super-sized Monaco duplex

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Presenting new property developments from around the world

188 Market Report Global

New analysis suggests global prime property prices will depend on domestic economies

Choosing the right bi-fold or sliding doors for your home is an important decision

192 Outdoor Space

How to create the perfect outdoor environment

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Style News Spring has arrived, the daffodils are sprouting and the fashion runway is awash with new trends. Interiors always follows in the footsteps of fashion, so this year look out for Ice-cream pastels, glittery golds, iridescent flooring solutions and super zingy colour pops.

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Ice Cream Colours Gelato colours are going to be a huge trend in both interiors and fashion this year. ‘Choosing your favourite flavour of ice cream can be a bit like choosing your favourite paint colour,’ explains Kasia Wiktorowicz, marketing communications manager, Valspar. ‘So why only choose one when you can have them all, in a perfect palette of ice cream colours. Mix up and match with pastel hued accessories (like vanilla ice cream). Introduce these pretty colours on a single wall or multiple if you feel brave, and accessorise with pastel hued vases, dining chairs and tableware.

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Chintz is making a big comeback. Using the same floral fabric on the walls, window treatments, and furnishings - think English country but updated. Lots of florals and colours that pop, like turquoise, apple green, and shocking pink

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Tropical Prints A continuation from last year, the tropical trend is still going strong â€“ with the retro Swiss cheese plant being a hero alongside palm leaves. The trend has evolved for 2018 itâ€™s less about vibrant carnival colours and more about mixing plenty of lush, energising greens.

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Fringing Stunning Norman Lamp with inspiration from Sicily www.ritaglicreativi.com

‘Millenial Pink’ lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson www.1stdibs.com

This fun trend will be huge this year. Interiors always follows in the footsteps of fashion, where fringing has made a massive impact on this spring. A throw back from the vintage Art Deco period and 60’s fringing adds a quirky yet fun aspect to any interiors. But be warned less is more! Use on throw pillows, curtain trails, light fittings or more statement pieces such ottomans, sofa’s or armchairs

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Shimmery Flooring

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A new concept for carpets or rugs – shimmer! Perfect for spring and summer, this style has an iridescent finish that catches the light and can be teamed with shimmery wallpapers and decorative paint effects. If you’re feeling bold go for a geometric design to make the colours pop alternatively pair a rug with this season on-trend colouring pairings of blush rose, grey or pale blue. The trend for iridescence continues this spring and it’s proving to be an adaptable decorating style. The combination of blush, grey and lilac tones with metallic and shimmering finishes offers a modern contemporary twist.

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All that glitters remains gold in colour!

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A dramatic statement piece â€“ The Symphony sideboard by Boca Do Lobo www.bocodolobo.com

Last year the metallic trend started to filter through into paints and metal finishes, this year gold is the key colour, softer than silver, gold offers an element of elegance and decadence. Use gold detailing for door knobs and handles, gold lamp bases and picture frames. For the more adventurous use bolder pieces of furniture such as sideboards, cabinets, pendants juxaposted against a black background gold furnishing can look even more dramatic.

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VG NewPeril Trend presents Yellow luxury tableware and lighting collection Mun

Just the charm of a great tradition reinterpreted in a contemporary way, Artisansâ€™ experience, purity of forms, light. This is MUN, the new VG collection where matter seduces and charms. MUN is a collection of ceiling lamps, individually or chandeliers, entirely handmade in Italy by Master craftmen committed to excellence. Every single object is the result of a creative procedure, an harmonious alchemy between form and substance. Every single piece, forged by artisans who hand down ancient techniques, just like the classical glass blowing with cannula, has the added value of uniqueness where the precision of the forms, brilliance and the quality of the manufacturing convert the creative act into magical and charming light effects. In the MUN lamps, the steady leading light meets no obstacles by the limpid transparency of our Puremanufacturing; it is harmoniously guided by our Pleated finishing; it supports the fluctuating and Baroquesinuosities of the Twist surface. Different sparkle effects, better personalized through colours suggested with a palette of six evocative and refined tones: lead, cameo, aquamarine, rose quartz, angora and baltic. For more information visit: www.vgnewtrend.it 28

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Aston Martin – previews MBRACE by Dedon, the new collection The Italian furniture specialists FORMITALIA presents the new Aston Martin Interiors collection: exclusive and luxurious products inspired by the Aston Martin “Art of Living” philosophy. Created using the finest of Italian tradition and material selection, and combining design and luxury, the collection embodies the shared values of a British icon and Formitalia, with unrivalled attention to detail.

functional lux outdoor series The new Dedon summer collection MBRACe takes a joyfully unconventional approach to poolside furniture, bringing DeDoN Fibre seating and a solid teak base together for the very first time. Incorporating an armchair, sunbed, rocking chair and ottoman in teak and woven fibre; this furniture range is perfect for the outdoors. The result is an eye-catching, instantly likable collection for lounging, dining and more.

New CoFFee TABLe with strict form and of sought-after materials, the new small table Aston Martin stands out for its refined combination of different surfaces where the play of proportions merges in an elegant and essential appearance. The pale gold metal structure, which is geometrical and minimalistic, supports an important element made of Marquinia black marble enlightened by a final insert made of smoky grey glass.

NEw ChAIR Aston Martin shows a new small armchair characterised by a solid wood structure customizable in various finishing and colours and enriched by metal details which give it brightness and refinement. The special inclination of its seat reveals a careful study of ergonomics and is synonymous of comfort and refined appearance. The upholstering is customizable thanks to a very wide range of hides and exclusive fabrics available in more than 50 different shades.

NEw SOFA An arrangement of elegantly squared forms characterises the structure, made of pale gold metal, of the two-seater sofa. A clean, essential line lightened by empty spaces and enriched by asymmetrical details such as one single armrest or a lateral table as the natural continuation of the structure. A charming item, exclusive from any perspective you look at it. Fully customizable thanks to a wide range of hides which are hand treated with aniline, to exclusive fabrics available in more than 50 colours and different shades of briarwood available in the opaque or glossy finishing.

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Nomadic spirit and air of travel in the new furniture collection The fabulously flamboyant etro launches its new line Home Interiors: the unique furnishing collection – a natural continuation of Etro fashion, sharing both its style and values. A linear and elegant furnishing collection in which exceptional materials are combined with the brand’s iconic fabrics, created exclusively for this line. The collection features an iconic piece, the Babel armchair, inspired by travels both near and far in which the power of symbolic language is expressed through the masterful use of fabrics and of the brand’s quintessential pattern, Paisley. The Babel seat has a shape reminiscent of that of a foldable travel chair: Thus, the voyage themed essence of the collection is enriched by a touch of irony, the tale of travel emphasized by the symbolic presence of a suitcase, a trusted companion to the distant lands so dear to the brand. For more information visit: www.etro.com

Geometric Patterns interior ideas for your home The Geometric trend has held a tight grip on interior design and fashion for the last few years, and 2018 is no exception - with this season having a huge focus on Geometric patterns. This trend has remained popular with consumers, due to its eye-catching, often colourful designs, allowing them to break up their home with unique and artistic patterns. Inspired by the beauty of shapes within the modern world, the geometric trend blends minimalist undertones with bold edges, creating a style that truly stands out. OOSTOR.com is an online marketplace that sells carefully curated products from independent brands from all over the world, with a main focus on fashion, lifestyle and design. Our range of products include fashion and accessories for women, men and children, beauty products, gifts, homeware and food. For more information visit: www.oostor.com/ collections/geometric PERFECT HOMES INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE

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Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Arne Jacobsen’s icons

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of some of Arne Jacobsen’s most iconic designs, the Republic of Fritz Hansen has released newer version of the iconic egg™, Swan™ and Drop™ – more than just chairs these pieces are sculptural works of art that inspire an instant sense of empowerment. For the new 60th anniversary collection the Republic of Fritz hansen has chosen to use only the most exclusive materials, focusing not only on their appearance but also the way they feel, smell and age. In addition to reflecting the luxury inherent in these iconic designs, the new materials also enhance the personality of each chair from head to toe. The celebratory collection also includes three lighting and accessories elements: the classic KAISeR idell™ floor lamp in a new finish, a pouf by Cecilie Manz, and a throw in ultrafine merino wool. The materials that define the anniversary collection range from soft and serene Pure leather to a 23-karat-gold-plated base, both of which will acquire a patina and an expression of their own with time. our design team has refined not only the aging process but also the feel, look and scent of each design.

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Cape Villa

Framing Cape Townâ€™s spectacular scenery Overlooking the Atlantic Seaboard in Camps Bay, Cape Villa is set against the impressive backdrop of the picturesque Twelve Apostles mountain range and boasts the perfect balance between luxury and comfort. This glamorous home was completely transformed by ARRCC for an international family who enjoy spending time in Cape Town.

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Being familiar with ARRCC’s design style, the client brief was to execute ARRCC’s signature style in a new and exciting way to create a modern coastal home with an ethnic edge. Keeping the family’s two children in mind, ARRCC strived to create a space that was contemporary and sophisticated, yet playful and fun. The existing structure was transformed into a large open space accommodating an inflow of natural light through the use of an array of reflective surfaces and large external aluminium screens which layer the exterior of the house. The entrance glass lobby is clad in reflective glass which accentuates the magnificent Twelve Apostles mountain views, while a garden oasis borders the walkway to the front door. The entrance level comprises a kitchen, dining and lounge area as well as a designated study and guest washroom. Dominating the living room is a slattered screen, boldly shaped with an organic design, generating movement and flow within the space. The Volakas marble floors offer a sophisticated design detail and set the colour palette of the space which is accented by French oak veneers with touches of bronze and metallic’ s which add another layer to the interior design.

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The entrance makes way for the living area which features a modern design aesthetic, incorporating OKHA furniture - a South African brand of bespoke design - using medium tones that add richness and personality to the space. Artwork by local greats Lionel Smit and Nelson Makamo add a contemporary African feel to the spaces. The living area opens up to the pool entertainment terrace with a covered lounge area, outside shower and infinity pool which leads the eye to views of the ocean. The kitchen, adjacent to the lounge and living space, accentuates the light, organic palette of the villa through its monochromatic and minimalistic design. This leads onto an outdoor space set with a BBQ to accommodate outdoor dining. Also on the entrance level off the lobby, a walkway leads to a self-contained, private guest suite. The guest suite features a contrasting colour palette to the main house, with dark wood furniture and a textured rug in olive green and mustard which compliments the artwork, by Emalie Bingham, above the bed. The entire house operates on an automated system from which the owner can control the lighting, heating, curtains and audio system.

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Nine grandly proportioned townhouses with stunning Georgian facades, Octagon’s latest London launch incorporates the highest specification and finishes as befitting the developer’s name. Offering views towards the River Thames and Barnes Wetland Centre from private roof terraces and balconies, these unique new homes range between 4,375 – 6,150 sq ft. With 4/5 bedrooms, an impressive kitchen/breakfast room and 4 formal reception rooms across 5 storeys, the lower ground floor is dedicated to leisure - including a gym, cinema/TV den and a covered courtyard garden. Each property features a private west backing walled garden with rear pedestrian access to the Thames towpath. Located within the Bishop’s Park Conservation Area, Bishops Row is just a short walk from Fulham’s vibrant centre, tube stations, bus services, and an excellent choice of local schooling.

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Located on Tite Street, one of London’s most iconic streets and once the home of some of the world’s greatest artists, sits a home of spectacular proportions, behind a narrow façade. Measuring close to 4,500 sq. ft. the five-bedroom, four-storey townhouse, with spacious open-plan interiors provides the perfect family home in the heart of Old Chelsea, just a stone’s throw from the River Thames and green space of Chelsea Embankment Gardens, as well as the plethora of high-end boutiques on the King’s Road. On the market for £8.75 million, with prime London estate agents Russell Simpson and Knight Frank, the home at number 20 Tite Street is just metres from the former home of legendary author and playwright, Oscar Wilde. The Irish wordsmith purchased number 16 (now 34) Tite Street in 1885, as his family residence, although he was known to spend a lot of his time occupying Room 118 of the Cadogan Hotel, Pont Street. Shortly before Wilde purchased his permanent residence on Tite Street, he shared number 1 with artist Frank Miles (famed for his painting of a young Princess Victoria, as well as being a key suspect in the Jack the Ripper case), esteemed American artist James McNeill Whistler built his famous ‘White House’ on the street in 1877. Purchasing a vacant piece of land, Whistler created his own strikingly modern home and studio, which wholly embodied his aesthetic values. However, he only enjoyed his home for two years, before having to sell it during a long legal battle with the leading English art critic of the time, John Ruskin. PERFECT HOMES INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE

The street has also been home to John Singer Sargent, the Florence-born American artist, considered by many as the leading portrait painter of his generation. He lived at number 31 in 1900, whilst he later expanded into 33 to create a magnificent light-filled studio. Welsh painter, draughtsman, and etcher, August John (famed for his 1919 portrait of Lawrence of Arabia) had his home there between 1940 and 1958. Ironically for Oscar Wilde, Tite Street was also home to High Court Judge Alfred Wills, who presided over his high-profile case of engaging in an illegitimate affair with the son of the Marquess of Queensberry. Following a long trial, Judge Willis convicted Wilde of gross indecency and sentenced him to two years’ hard labour.

Lara Askew, Sales Negotiator at Russell Simpson, commented: “London is awash with history, but it’s hard to find anywhere with a better backstory than Tite Street. The past residents that once walked this street is fascinating and something that always captures the imagination of would-be buyers here. “To be able to regale the story of actress Ellen Terry coming away from a sitting with John Sargent at his Tite Street studio, still costumed as Lady Macbeth in red horsehair braids and a snake-coloured gown – a story famously retold by Oscar Wilde himself – always catches their attention.” The home at number 20 Tite Street, a historic red-brick Chelsea townhouse, with dormer windows looks slender from the outside, but hides voluminous floorplates, with long corridors inside, as well as a private offstreet parking garage. Spaced across four floors, the 4,476 sq. ft. 60

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property benefits from a modern basement extension, which provides a private gymnasium, wine cellar, plant room and utility quarters. On the ground floor is the kitchen/breakfast room, bathed in natural light through an expansive atrium. The reception room is at the front of the ground floor, whilst the entrance hall provides an abundance of storage space. The master bedroom suite occupies the entire first floor, complete with walk-in dressing room, bathroom suite and private study. On the second floor is two guest bedroom suites, as well as two further bedrooms and a guest bathroom. From this floor a short staircase leads to a modest roof terrace. Split by Royal Hospital Road, Tite Street stretches from Redburn Street to Chelsea Embankment. The Royal Hospital Chelsea is close by, whilst the King’s Road and Sloane Square (District & Circle Underground lines) are within short walking distance.

20 Tite Street is for sale at £8.75 million. For further sales information contact Russell Simpson on Tel: 020 7225 0277 or visit www. russellsimpson.co.uk or contact Knight Frank on 020 7881 7722 or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk

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No.1 PALACE STREET Neighbour to the Queen & setting a new agenda for luxury property in London

No.1 Palace Street, the development from London’s leading luxury property developer, Northacre, offers a rare opportunity to live opposite Buckingham Palace, with unique views over Buckingham Palace Gardens; the only residential property in London with such a claim. An architecturally impressive and secure 41,000 sq. ft. island site, the residence is located in the heart of St. James’s Park, in one of London’s most sought after neighbourhoods.

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No.1 Palace Street will set a new agenda for what informed buyers demand from a home in London when it completes in 2020. Residents will own a piece of history; built in 1861, the Grade II listed wing of the building was a major landmark hotel of the Victorian period, ‘The Palace Hotel’ and hosted distinguished guests of Queen Victoria. The building’s relationship to the Palace is reinforced by the discovery of an emblematic design that mirrors the footprint of Buckingham palace. No.1 Palace Street offers a lifestyle as well as a beautiful home. The property will house more than 10,000 sq. ft. of lifestyle facilities including a 6,500 sq. ft. ‘haven of wellbeing’ for residents’ personal use, that includes an expansive gym, personal training suites, treatment rooms, and one of the most impressive private pools in the Capital. Whether residents occupy a one-bedroom apartment or the penthouse, all No.1 Palace Street buyers will enjoy use of personal catering from the development’s restaurant and use of the vast entertaining space.

Unlike most contemporary developments, each apartment is unique in layout with custom designed interiors by Northacre’s interior design division, N Studio. The interior architecture and design of apartments has been carefully considered to complement the different architectural styles of the building by Northacre’s design Director Orlando Rodriguez and architectural firm Squire & Partners. The development will encompass the best of old and new, its 72 apartments offering a grand interior scale created alongside unrivalled craftsmanship and design. The development represents an impressive blend of traditional and contemporary design, encompassing five different iconic architectural styles that span 1860s Grade II Listed Italiante Renaissance, 1880s french Renaissance, 1880s french Beaux Arts, 1890s Queen Anne and Contemporary. No.1 Palace Street, due for completion 2020. http://numberonepalacestreet.com 68

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Analysis shows foreign buyers do push up prices and not just in London Foreign property investors have contributed to the increase in house prices in the UK over the last 15 years, sending values soaring by around 20%, according to a new piece of academic research. While foreign buyers have mostly affected price growth in London and the South East, other major cities such as Liverpool, Leeds and Manchester have also seen the effect, says the research from the School of Management and Business at King’s College London. Using figures recorded by the Land Registry, the analysis shows that the average price is around £215,000 but would have been about £174,000 without the investment from overseas. Buyers from overseas don’t just have an effect on the upper end of the housing market where they tend to buy properties as there is a ‘trickle down’ effect to less expensive properties, the research also shows. It also suggests that it reduces home ownership rates, suggesting some ordinary buyers in Britain may be priced out of the market in areas where foreign investors are more active and have to rent rather than own their homes. ‘One of the factors behind house price growth in countries such as the UK, Australia and Canada is demand from foreign investors. This study looks at data for the UK and argues that foreign investment had a significant and positive effect on house price growth in the last 15 years,’ said Professor Filipa Sá. The study explains that since 1999 average house prices in England and Wales have almost tripled from just over £70,000 to about £215,000 in 2014. Apart from a reduction in 2009, at the height of the global financial crisis, house prices increased every year during this period. Behind this average lies considerable regional variation, with average prices in the prime London area of Kensington and Chelsea reaching £1.3 million in 2014. The analysis looked at the records all property transactions in England and Wales registered to overseas companies and researchers calculated the share of total transactions registered to overseas companies in volume and in value. This matched a similar upward trend to house prices. Sá used regional variation in house price growth and the share of residential property transactions registered to overseas companies Articles provided courtesy of propertywire.com 70

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to identify the effect of foreign investment on house prices. She found an increase of one percentage point in the volume share of residential transactions registered to overseas companies leads to an increase of about 2.1% in house prices. She concluded that there is no evidence that an increase in foreign investment leads to an increase in housing construction or for the hypothesis that foreign buyers purchase properties purely for capital appreciation and do not occupy them or rent them out. But there is evidence that foreign investment reduces home ownership rates, suggesting that some residents may be priced out of the market in areas where foreign investors are more active and have to rent rather than own their homes. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Kahn, has recently launched an inquiry into the consequences of foreign property ownership in the capital and other countries such as Australia, Switzerland and Canada have also been debating this issue and have introduced policies to control foreign investment in the housing market.

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The UK’s first period passivhaus home is on the market

Following an increased public awareness, recent research has indicated that 82% of buyers are likely to pay more for a sustainable home, leading developers and vendors alike to add more of these features into their homes. In West London, the first privately-owned home in the UK to be retrofitted to PassivHaus standard has come onto the market. The five-bedroom house on Lena Gardens in Brook Green offers beautiful interiors and estimated annual energy bills of £400. This exceptional property covers 2,486 sq. ft. and is for sale with Finlay Brewer for £2.2 million. 84

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The property was originally built in the 1870s and is a mid-terrace house. It achieved PassivHaus status in 2010, after it was refurbished over a period of nine months. The Passivhaus standard was created in Germany and requires the homeâ€™s energy consumption to be under 60 kilowatts per square metre per year, among a list of other stringent efficiency targets. In essence, the heating requirement in a Passivhaus is reduced to the point where a traditional heating system is no longer considered essential, with similar principles for cooling the property. To meet the rigorous Passivhaus standard, a variety of measures were installed while updating the Victorian building, including internal wall insulation, roof insulation, solar PV panels, water saving devices and low energy appliances. These have been supplemented by triple glazing and mechanical ventilation heat recovery to help minimise the energy required to control the buildingâ€™s temperature. The exterior retains its period cornicing, while the original windows were replaced with triple glazed imitation sash windows. The ground floor offers a welcoming reception area room, which has high ceilings and is flooded with light. It leads informally to a kitchen/breakfast room, where relaxed interiors and dormer windows allow for a flexible cooking space, and the kitchen island adds a social element to the room. French doors lead to a spacious rear garden. On the first floor, a second reception area offers a neutral setting which could easily be converted into an additional bedroom. There is a smaller bedroom to the rear of the floor, and the second floor offers two additional generously sized rooms. There is also a study on this floor, which could be used as another bedroom if preferred. The third floor boasts a luxurious master bedroom, with French windows leading onto a terrace which has wonderful views of the surrounding area. This room has an ensuite bathroom and a separate dressing room, offering additional privacy.

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At Octagon, we have nearly 40 years experience and an unrivalled reputation for building magnificent, one-of-a-kind homes with the finest contemporary materials. Our discreet bespoke service provides expert advice, support and ingenuity throughout every step of the design and build process. We have a highly skilled in-house team of architects, interior designers and project managers, who interpret our clientsâ€™ particular style and tastes, making the journey from planning to completion an unforgettable and enjoyable experience. Whether you have a piece of land already secured, wish to replace an existing property or completely renovate your current home, Octagon Bespoke can help you transform your vision into something truly unique. Bespoke projects start from ÂŁ1m.

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Building an Octagon Bespoke Luxury home When searching for a home at the top end of the luxury market, buyers often have a firm understanding of what it is they’re looking for – but finding a property that fits the bill can be time consuming, exhausting and frustrating. Octagon Bespoke simplifies the process, bringing the future owners in from planning stage to design their dream home, in partnership with the company’s expert in-house team of designers and architects.

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Almost 40 years of experience in the luxury housing industry have allowed Octagon’s Bespoke team to refine their craft and develop an unrivalled position in the market. Meticulous attention to detail and an exemplar service have become synonymous with the brand, attracting buyers to return to Octagon time after time again. Vanessa and David Tait are one such couple, who recently moved from an Octagon home at Fairmile Court, to St George’s Place, a private gated close of just 6 houses in Esher. Having spent 17 happy years raising their children in the detached family home, they decided it was time to downsize. Knowing they wanted to stick with Octagon, they leapt at the opportunity to move to St George’s Place as soon as a home came on the market. Vanessa comments, “We sold and bought within 11 days, but there were never any doubts in our mind. Being an Octagon build, we knew it would be fantastic quality and we’d had such a positive experience with them before”. Whether an Arts and Crafts country home, inner-city apartment or Georgian inspired townhouse, Octagon’s breadth of experience offers buyers the freedom to design and build their perfect home. Incorporating innovative design, from sweeping staircases to grand leisure suites, each home is entirely unique and built around the owner’s individual objectives. John Pope, Director of Octagon’s Bespoke division, comments; “We have seen a huge rise in demand for bespoke homes over the past two years, with a trebling of projects in 2017.” “What makes our bespoke homes truly unique are the journeys buyers experience with us. We usually get involved at a very early stage, sometimes even before the client has bought the plot, and then work closely with them to help realise the vision of their future home – this is one of the most satisfying parts of the process.” 98

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Darren and Sharon Redhead had been looking to extend their family home in North London, however as the project begun to look increasingly costly, they turned to the Octagon Bespoke team to build a brand new home for them on a plot just a mile down the road – for a very similar price.

renovations and extensions to cater for those looking to ‘improve, not move’. Whether building extra bedrooms for a growing family or investing in an indoor pool, this option allows buyers to get a taste for Octagon’s skillset, without leaving the home or location they love.

After an initial meeting with John, the Redheads were shown a couple of currently available properties to get a flavour for Octagon’s style and high standard of finish.

Octagon’s bespoke service doesn’t end once the final brick is laid; a specialist after sales team are in place to make the process of moving in as easy as possible. Armed with a black book of trusted suppliers and local service providers, from dog walkers and cleaners to nurseries and interior designers, the team are known for their exceptional connections and local area knowledge.

“We’d planned to see two Octagon houses of a similar size to what we were hoping for, but we liked the first home so much we didn’t even see the second – it was exactly what we wanted, so we went for it!” explained Darren. Not just dedicated to building new homes, Octagon’s specialist team also undertake

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A new bespoke opportunity in Hertfordshire to completion an unforgettable and enjoyable experience. has recently been secured by Octagon, on one of Radlett’s most prestigious roads, Whether you have piece of land already secured, wish to replace an existing property Newlands Avenue. The large one acre a plot or completely your current home, Octagon Bespoke can help you transform already has planning permission renovate secured for a 15,500 sq ft home,your with the proposed vision into something truly unique. Bespoke projects start from £1m. design featuring 7 bedrooms and 6 reception rooms across four floors, with a pool hall and games room to the lower ground. For more information, please call Taking on projects from £1m, Octagon’s Octagon Bespoke on 020 8481 7500 Bespoke service provides a rarely offered, www.octagonbespoke.co.uk truly personal service in the luxury property market. 020 8481 7500 | OCTAGONBESPOKE.CO.UK PERFECT HOMES INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE

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Green grandeur:

Exceptional ecofriendly estates Earth Day was established in 1970 by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson as a time to commemorate the natural environment and to raise awareness of its fragility and the need for its conservation. While its creation was triggered by concern over a massive oil spill in Californiaâ€™s Santa Barbara Channel in 1969, Earth Day has grown to become a global day of observance that is commemorated on April 22 in many different nations and in many different ways. To commemorate Earth Day 2018, Perfect Homes Magazine pays a visit to several eco-friendly properties worldwide. Aesthetically pleasing and constructed with the environment in mind, these beautifully designed homes include such energy, water, and cost-cutting features as solar panels, geothermal systems, and rainwater collection used for irrigationâ€”certain to appeal to any earthling who does not take the planet for granted.

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Sugar Water St. James, Barbados Cutting-edge environmental design meets Caribbean chic at this estate overlooking the third fairway of the Apes Hill golf club in St. James, Barbados. Sugar Water is an energy- and water-efficient net-zero villa which incorporates sustainably sourced materials into its intelligent, sophisticated layout. This stunning 4,634-squarefoot villa, with an additional 3,225-square-foot lower level, features four en-suite bedrooms, an open-concept kitchen, stylish living and dining areas, as well as a covered outdoor sitting area. LED lighting throughout creates ambience while ensuring energy efficiency. Designed to the same environmental standards, the grounds have been landscaped with edible plants and organic materials, and include such amenities as a large heated pool and a wine cave built into the cliff face. Sugar Water, a luxurious villa in Barbados’s prestigious Apes Hill Club, incorporates some of the most progressive solar equipment available on today’s market.

Arriba de la Roca Los Cerritos, Mexico Arriba de la Roca is perched on a clifftop high above the Pacific Ocean with 360-degree sea and mountain views. This fully sustainable contemporary villa just outside Cabo san Lucas was built using local materials and resources. The interiors and walkways are finished with stone harvested from the nearby Sierra de la Laguna Mountains. It is also 100 percent solar powered. The living spaces are designed around a huge open-plan kitchen, living room, and dining room with wraparound glass windows and doors, and a floor-to-ceiling flagstone fireplace. Each of the home’s four en suite bedrooms has a private patio with unobstructed ocean vistas. The living spaces open to stone terraces with an alfresco dining area, a built-in lounge with fire pit, and a swimming pool overlooking the beach. This contemporary oceanfront villa just outside Cabo San Lucas was built with locally sourced stone from the Sierra de la Laguna mountains. The home is also 100 percent solar powered.

Jewel of the Reef Queensland, Australia Jewel of the Reef, a tropical hideaway on Bedarra Island, off the coast of Northern Queensland, is perched on nearly an acre of white-sand beach and coral seafront. The open-plan villa has been carefully designed to make the most of the breathtaking island and ocean views. The contemporary living spaces lead out to a 1,600-square-foot covered deck floating above a natural granite tidal pool. The self-contained caretaker’s residence is completely sustainable with 100 percent solar power. Other earth-friendly features include a natural spring and captured rainwater system. Located only 2.5 miles from the Australian mainland, between the cities of Townsville and Cairns, Bedarra Island is a world away, yet has the convenience of city life on its doorstep. This one of a kind villa off the coast of Queensland, Australia uses solar energy and a captured rainwater system among its eco-friendly features.

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Foreign buyers return to Spanish property market Demand from overseas buyers for property in Spain reached its highest level at the end of 2017 for some time with British investors in particular returning to the market. The latest figures from the Spanish Land Registrar’s Association for the last quarter of 2017 show foreign demand increased to 15,266 purchases, the highest level in a fourth quarter since the boom years. Overall the increase in demand for homes in Spain was driven by 19.7% increase in Spanish demand and a 20.4% increase in foreign demand compared to the same period last year. As a result foreign demand was 13.6% of the Spanish housing market at the end of last year, close to all-time highs. Foreign buyers were led by the British with 2,384 registered purchases in the final quarter of 2017, followed by French buyers with 1,242 and Germans with 1,198. By market share, the British made up 16% of foreign demand, the French 8%, and the Germans 8%. Indeed, demand grew strongly from many countries with the exception of Switzerland with a 16.1% fall in buyers. According to Mark Stucklin of Spanish Property Insight the decline in Swiss demand might be explained by the close to 10% decline of the Swiss Franc to the Euro in the second half of last year. He also suggests that Brexit has had little impact on British buyers. Numbers increased from 14.7% of the foreign market in the third quarter to 15.6% in the fourth. And while this is well below the 24.2% market share recorded in the fourth quarter of 2015, it is growing again. ‘British demand is growing again in volume terms, though by value I suspect British investment is stagnant or even declining, as more buyers have been forced by a weaker Articles provided courtesy of propertywire.com 118

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pound to reduce their budgets,’ said Stucklin. Meanwhile, a separate report from Taylor Wimpey España shows that Swedish buyers were up 6% in the last year and now account for 10% of all purchases made with the house builder. This data comes in line with recent report from Knight Frank which states that Spain is forecast to overtake the UK as a favoured investment location in 2018, with the company’s Marbella office seeing Scandinavian buyers accounting for 80% of all sales of luxury developments in 2017.

‘Spain’s economy is the fastest growing in the Eurozone, bringing greater confidence back the property market and thus attracting demand from North European countries. Over the last few years, we have seen a real boost from Swedish buyers especially,’ said Marc Pritchard, sales and marketing director of Taylor Wimpey España. ‘Many Swedish buyers are looking at destinations other than the Costa Blanca, choosing the island of Mallorca for example with the new Bahia Sant Pere development being very high demand,’ he added.

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Final collection released at

ONE CASSON SQUARE

One Casson Square, the first residential building to launch at Southbank Place, has proved a huge success with 190 of the 213 units available (89%) sold to date. Now Braeburn Estates, the joint venture partnership between Qatari Diar and Canary Wharf Group, is releasing the final collection of eight spectacular upper level apartments to the market, with prices starting from ÂŁ2.18 Million.

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Itâ€™s all in the detail...

Gonye Proje Tasarim designs a modern apartment in the heart of Turkey combining contemporary design with luxurious materials and fine details that enrich the visual and functionality of this elegant living environment.

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Upon the information obtained from the homeowner that entertaining guests at home was still a frequent practice in Anatolia in comparison to that of big cities, the entrance areas have been kept relatively spacious and special cloakrooms and cupboards were designed where shoes and clothings can be stored in a practical manner. The kitchen and living doors opening to the entranceway were specially customized for the project in a way that it slides into the wall in order to avoid loss of space, featuring a complementary wood-coated panel and mirror sideboard. As for the floor coverings in the apartment, while marble looking like ceramics were used in the entranceway, the night hall giving way to the bedrooms were covered with wooden parquet floor coverings to complement the bedrooms. With the aim of creating a sense of warmth in the home, wood-looking ceramics of 20x120 cm in size, which complement the parquets, were used in the general bathroom floor that adjoins the night hall.

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While ceramics that look like natural stone and vinyl wallpapers were used in a balanced way on the bathroom walls, the wood-coated bathroom cupboard prepared with a special color study enabled us to maintain the effect of a warm environment. The bathroom cupboards with mirrors were designed in such a way to increase the depth impression of the bathroom and provide storage space for the homeowners. Considering that the apartment is 4+1, one room was designed as a living room featuring an L-shaped couch to host several guests conveniently as well as to provide the homeowners a cozy place to spend time. The bookshelf was enriched with brass materials in order to integrate with the three-dimensional stone coating, which is an imported material. Paying attention to the use of art works in all of its projects, Gonye Proje Tasarim worked on the Wall Art works placed across the entrance door and behind the couch in the living room, together with the sculptors, exclusively for the project.

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Monaco duplex hits the market for €45 million

On the dazzling French Riviera sits the world’s second smallest citystate; Monaco. An international hub of wealth and glamour, Monaco has long been home to some of the world’s finest: properties, yachts, supercars and casinos. Situated near the famous Casino de Monte-Carlo and on the edge of the prestigious Formula One Grand Prix circuit lies the prime residential building, Le Mirabeau. 140

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Why first impressions count

If you’re considering selling your home the most important rule to remember is that “first impressions count” and as your exteriors are the first glimpse of your home it’s important to make a good impression. When preparing your property for sale we all know that a clean, bright and fresh smelling home is essential but we often overlook the most obvious things that could make or break a potential sale, the exterior of our homes. It’s a cliché but people can be very judgemental and your properties exterior is the first opportunity to have to make a good impression as the standard of the exterior will predetermine what your interiors look like to a potential buyer so it is essential that your exterior space matches the rest of your home.

Keep it Clean & Clear Sometimes just a quick sweep up and cleaning of the windows is all that is required, however for a more in-depth clean pressure wash the brickwork and remove dirt and grime, clean the window frames and remove any unsightly rubbish and bins out of eye-sight.

Make a Grand Entrance No matter if your property has a large, medium, or minimal sized approach, making your front door a focal point will always create great kerb appeal, as well as providing added security and performance to meet the demands of modern life. Choose a front door that will keep with the overall design of the home. For example, an oak design offering a natural look or glazing panels to create more of a statement feature and contemporary look.

Add a Hint of Colour Instantly transform your exterior area and inject colour by introducing front beds with vibrant perennials that will bloom every year. If you are short on space or are looking for an immediate fix, you can also opt for containers which offer versatility and are easy to update. Use fragrant flowers such as lavender and rosemary, which will add beautiful scents to your entrance.

Upgrade your pathway Consider the path through your front garden as a journey to your home, giving visitors an all-important first impression. Your pathway may have stood the test of time, however, even durable materials like cement and stone can be tested by the elements and develop cracks and wearing. 144

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If you have a small budget, then a high pressure washer can quickly remove build-up of dirt, however for a more dramatic transformation, consider replacing concrete or paving stones with a fresh design.

Light it Up Make a stylistic statement by adding lighting fixtures, not only will these help you find your keys late in the evening, but are also a great way to add character to your property’s frontage. Use them to highlight your garden’s best features, such as a well maintained flower bed, or place them beside a pathway to clearly outline a route to the front door.’

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St Tropez Residence By Saota

A modern interpretation of St Tropez living, this contemporary, rectilinear, cubic residence was carefully designed to blend harmoniously into its natural surroundings and landscape embodying the perfect indoor-outdoor living lifestyleâ€Ś

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Celebrity House Hunting Homes of the rich and famous listed for sale...

HALLE BERRY’S HOLLYWOOD HAVEN The onetime residence of Oscar-winning actor Halle Berry a Italianate-style mansion has recently been placed on the market in Hollywood Hills. The lovely—and very private—hillside residence is offered for $3,795,000. Purchased by Academy Award winner Halle Berry in 1994 the Mediterranean-style villa enjoys a 1/3-acre lot and benefits from stunning city and canyon views. Built in 1989, the home is noted for its spacious open-plan design and recent upgrades. The three-bedroom, four-bath home has 4,300 square feet of elegant features an open floor plan layout and generously high ceilings. The formal living room opens up to the pool, spa, and stone-lined patio — teeming with palm trees and lush greenery framing the city below. A lawn runs along the side of the house, which also features a trio of garages.

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Outside, a flagstone patio surrounds a streamlined pool and spa that enjoy southerly vistas toward Beverly Hills and beyond. A long rectangular lawn also graces a private side yard which is protected by two-story walls of glass. The second floor—accessed via a grand stone staircase—is devoted to private living areas that include a spacious master bedroom and hallway that look out on to lush foliage and panoramas of the city. The master bedroom enjoys vaulted ceilings and its own balcony that offers glimpses of the Pacific Ocean, as well as a luxurious master bathroom with fine stone finishes. Everywhere, generous wall space offers ideal opportunities for the display of fine art Drew Fenton and Justin Paul Huchel of Hilton & Hyland and Christie’s International Real Estate’s share the listing.

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ADELE’S FORMER COUNTRY ESTATE This sprawling Grade II-listed manor, set within 84.7 acres of land boasts an abundance of space and luxury, with 13 bedrooms, nine bathrooms and seven reception rooms. Located within England’s South Downs, deep in the West Sussex countryside the house was originally built in 1900 and most recently was home to British superstar Adele. Boasting over 20,000 sq ft of elegant living space, which includes a helicopter pad, a leisure complex with indoor swimming pool and gymnasium, tennis court, games room and a separate guest cottage and three-bedroom staff flat.

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Although the house has been extensively refurbished in recent years, many of the Art Deco features from the 1930s have been retained, including the south-facing drawing room with marble fireplace, the “Walnut Room” with its beautiful panelling, the loggia, and built-in bedroom furniture. The 1930s-era ballroom was reimagined as a luxury kitchen with top-of-the-line fixtures and a breakfast area, its Art Deco windows flooding the space with natural light. Surrounding the manor house are glorious grounds which offer un-interrupted views of the South Downs National Park This property offered for sale for £7,250,000 through Strutt & Parker.

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PROPERTY NEWS

Four Seasons Luxury Residences

The Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences is a luxury oceanfront property, located on Fort Lauderdale Beach Bulevard. The building’s elegant curved silhouette with oversized terraces is placed above a three-story podium and is designed to optimize the ocean and beach views from each residence. A louvered facade surrounds the base, enhancing the tropical plantings and terraced garden promenades. Featuring 90 residences which range in size from one-to-four bedrooms, including furnished and fully-appointed as well as unfurnished options, the Residences range in size from 780 square feet (72 square metres) to over 6,000 square feet (557 square metres) with three two-story residences boasting dramatic 20-foot (sixmetre) ceilings. To ensure an atmosphere of privacy and exclusivity, the building features a separate private residential lobby. Owners at Four

Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale will become preferred guests of the Fort Portfolio of Four Seasons properties. They will benefit from the services and amenities of Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach and Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf

Club, providing an ideal extension of the gracious Fort Lauderdale lifestyle. Owners will also receive a Fort Portfolio Card offering preferred rates on signature dining, leisure activities, and hotel stays within the Fort Portfolio of Four Seasons properties.

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Elite 5-Star Services Combined with Luxurious Private Residential Accommodation One Trinity Place is an outstanding example of cutting-edge European architecture in St Petersburg, perfectly situated between the green parks and recreational attractions of Krestovsky Island and the prime retail and business districts of the historic city.

fort, precision and craftsmanship: a contemporary retreat from the busy cultural and business life of the city. Soothing natural materials of timber, grey limestone and pale marble make a timeless canvas for a unique home.

Setting a new standard for twenty-first century living in Russia, this striking design bears the signature of its internationally acclaimed English master architects, Squire & Partners. The limestone and granite façade makes it a dynamic landmark in Petrogradsky’s thriving commercial and residential district. Yet its neo-classical profile maintains continuity with neighbouring historic palaces and details like the blue mosaic panelling are subtly allusive to the Church of the Saviour on Blood.

The building’s horseshoe plan is ingeniously designed so that most of the apartments’ reception rooms enjoy views of the river and Krestovsky Island, whilst bedrooms benefit from the quiet south-facing courtyard garden. The combination of hard and soft landscaping - including a raised podium plaza with a woodland walk planted by UK landscape designers Gillespies - weaves together on different levels to create a strong spatial boundary around One Trinity Place’s private dominion, that separates it from the hubbub of the street.

Featuring 167 one, two and three-bedroom flats and 8 penthouses over nine floors One Trinity Place offers superb views of the Malaya Nevka River and a strategic position near the main arterial routes leading downtown or out to country residences.

At ground floor level there’s an imposing reception area, library, work space, fitness centre, kindergarten and retail outlets for high-end cafés and shops.

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One Trinity Place is a classically proportioned stone building with clearly defined top, middle and base tiers that echo the traditional architectural hierarchy.

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A peaceful retreat in the heart of Barcelona

Occupying a coveted Barcelona location on Avenida Diagonal, Francesc Macià 10, offers a unique take on city living. Designed in the 1960s by Swiss architect Marc-Joseph Saugey, a contemporary of Le Corbusier, Francesc Macià 10 is one of the few Bauhaus-style buildings to be found in Barcelona. The distinctive façade of this former office block is now a listed feature of the city and a landmark in its own right. Revitalised by award-winning neo-modernist architect Marcio Kogan, Francesc Macià 10 marks a new era for this architectural masterpiece. The property comprises seven light and spacious 600-square-

metre full-floor apartments and one 900-square-metre twofloor penthouse. Offered shell and core, Francesc Macià 10 also works with world-class interior designers to provide a variety of services, inviting residents to consider, compare and adjust designs to create a home that’s unique down to the very last detail. AMENITIES & SERVICES: From a dedicated health and fitness area to a trusted five-star team, Francesc Macià 10 offers an exceptional level of comfort, wellbeing and service. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Exclusive Residential Services Two resident-only private entrances State-of-the-art fitness centre/gym Valet service 24-hour security service 24-hour concierge Doorman Private wine cellars Two private treatment rooms with salon and massage facilities Swimming pool (20-metre indoor lap pool with lounge deck) Sauna and steam room Changing and locker rooms On-site secure underground parking Private storage facilities Residential Services on Demand Housekeeping services Catering services Personal shopping and delivery Messenger service and delivery Newspaper delivery Laundry and dry cleaning Personal training Massage and spa services Car washing Multilingual staff Fresh flower service Chauffeur service Prices start from: Price on Request

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How to create the perfect

Outdoor Space With the weather finally starting to warm up this can mean only one thing - outdoor entertaining

Any good estate agent will tell you that today your garden is not only viewed as an extension of your property by potential buyers but as another room in your house. Gone are the days of plastic folding chairs and tables, today’s modern gardens feature sofas and chairs, bars and dedicated outdoor dining tables and areas. In fact a well maintained structured garden can add a whopping 20% onto the value of your property. So with summer closing in we share a few tips on how to create the perfect outdoor space..

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Just like in a living room, your furniture needs to be structured this will not only provide places for friends and family members to sit, but will also create a focal point. When planning your furniture layout examine traffic flow around fire pits, planters and fountains. Look closely at wind and sun patterns throughout the day. It doesn’t do any good to put a seating group where you’re going to bake in the sun likewise it also doesn’t make sense to orient furniture toward a poor view. And almost nothing kills the comfort of an outdoor space faster than an uncomfortable wind. The secret to achieving a great space lies in creating a number and a variety of ways to sit that suit different moods and activities. Groups of chairs that look at one another will promote great conversation, a large table beautifully dressed for dining will become the focal point for dining and a single chair or chaise located in a quiet spot will become a cosy haven where you can relax with a good book or glass of wine 192

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A Master Community Exclusivity at its finest

Being one of the most desirable addresses with a range of villa-style houses and hosting five different planned villa communities, the Emirates Living Master Development is the first of its kind large scale gated community situated in Dubai. 202

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Home to 8,659 villas and spanning a total area of 52.2 million square feet this spacious tree-lined development offers attractive landscaped lakes, gardens and recreation areas making it perfect for those who want to escape the bustling city life and enjoy the relative peace and quiet of suburbia. There’s a real feeling of community, with beautifully maintained surroundings and amenities for those looking to for a family-orientated place to live. Here we unveil the five communities located within this highly desirable neighbourhood.

Emirates Hills

Emirates Hills is the flagship of this world class development, a place of paramount wealth and beauty. It features a balance of well-appointed villas, plots of land for private villa development and lush landscaping earning it the nickname “The Beverly Hills of Dubai” 204

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