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Around the Globe, House of the Week, Real Estate, Travel

House of the Week | An Exceptional Chalet in Verbier, Switzerland

January 21, 2022

This week’s pick is an international beauty. Ideally situated in the Swiss Alps region of Verbier, outdoor enthusiasts will love the world-renowned skiing in the winter and endless mountain biking trails in the summer months. Hiking is another popular pastime, with breathtaking scenery and miles of trails a short gondola ride away. And if that’s not enough to convince you to invest in Verbier, scrumptious local cuisine featuring Swiss cheeses and cured meats serves as another draw. Property Facts Location | Verbier, Swiss Alps, Switzerland Property Type | Chalet Bedrooms | 12 (including guest lodging) Features | Guest Chalet, Extensive Views, Oversized Terrace, Nearby Ski The sprawling property pairs the charm of a traditional chalet with understated luxury. Nestled among fir, pine, and spruce trees the chalet boasts stunning mountain views. The living room…

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Architecture, Notable Residences, Real Estate

California Dreaming: 12 Oceanfront Homes on the Market Now

August 20, 2021

If the summer heat has you daydreaming of sunny beaches, endless waves, and warm sand look no further for the perfect oceanfront home. This portfolio of properties are currently active on the market (as of publication) and is diverse enough to meet anyone’s aesthetics… budget being an entirely different discussion. Feast your eyes on these California homes spanning the Pacific coast from San Francisco to San Diego. Pink San Franciscan Property Highlights 6 Bedroom | 7 Bathroom Location: San Francisco Year Built: 1926 Features: Exclusive staircase to the beach, elevator, wine cellar Listed By: Mark A. Levinson | Compass Listing & Image Source: SFARMLS via Zillow With private coastal access, this 6 bedroom 7 bathroom property is a rarity in the City. The exclusive Sea Cliff neighborhood is highly sought after for its prime…

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Architecture, Onscreen Properties, Real Estate

Onscreen: Weekend at Bernie’s The Opulent 1980’s Ocean Front Estate

July 8, 2021

Weekend at Bernie’s is the comical campy cult classic starring the Brat Pack’s Andrew McCarthy and Jonathan Silverman. What starts off as two low level employees thinking they stumbled upon a career defining discovery, turns into a weekend with their corrupt boss’s corpse at his magnificent beach house. To their shock no one catches onto the charade as they pass off Bernie Lomax as alive and well during their stay at the fictitious Hampton Island. Architecture fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the home will be saddened to learn Bernie’s house was constructed just for filming and demolished shortly thereafter. According to IMDb, the beach house was built on Fort Fisher Recreation Area in North Carolina, nowhere near The Hamptons in New York. The elevated home can be reached by a long wooden…

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