Posted by Peter Brady on Wed 22nd November 2006 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Luxury Food
It’s a fungus, it looks pretty unappetising and smells like a cross between old socks, cheese and shellfish. That’s right, I’m describing a rare white Alba truffle recently sold for a staggering $112,000 (£64,000/€95,000)
at auction to a Mr Gordon Wu a Hong Kong property developer.
The monster truffle weighed in at a hefty 2 lb. 10 oz. and was, described by auctioneers as “the size of a small handbag,”
The sale equates to a staggering $41,311 per pound (five times more valuable than gold) which must qualify as the most expensive food on the planet.
The previous record truffle sale was $27,000 per pound, set in 2004 by a syndicate including Gwyneth Paltrow.
By all accounts the auction was a pulsating competition between potential buyers in London, Hong Kong, Italy and Shanghai via satellite link.
This character rich Georgian house situated on Wimpole Street, Central London, was once used by both Sir Paul McCartney and John Lennon while drafting such classics as Eleanor Rigby and I Wanna Hold Your Hand.
Full of character and well situated, the house has now come onto the market at a cool £4.15 million ($7.67 million). No doubt there will be the odd die hard Beatles fan who will be hoping to secure a piece of musical history!
Aside from the historical context, this property offers substantial accommodation spread over 6 storeys and plenty of period features to boot.
Currently on the market with Hudsons.
If you would like assistance in acquiring this piece of real estate then please contact us here.
With all the hullabaloo surrounding the new James Bond film it’s hardly surprising that all things 007 related are receiving their fair share of exposure.
Goat Island off the Island of Tobago is no exception.
According to Luxury Real Estate:
“This island is intricately entwined with the birth of the story of James Bond. Ian Fleming the former owner of the island dreamed up the story of James Bond while spending his time here and at his property “Goldeneye” in Jamaica. Fleming and the James Bond novels made private islands almost synonymous with evil geniuses bent on world destruction, and although his home was well known, Fleming used this as his own secret hideaway while writing his books. After all, what better place to dream of the Evil Dr. No’s island of Crab Key than on your own private island?”
Aside from the famous pedigree, the island obviously offers a wonderful level of privacy and much more besides:-
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It’s a development of mammoth scale and undertaking, but what really makes the Dubai Palm so breathtaking?
Here are some interesting facts:
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Posted by Peter Brady on Wed 8th November 2006 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Rich And Famous
The rise and rise of the billionaire uber class has created a whole new market for A-list entertainers.
Christina Aguilera being one of the most notable superstars for hire, has allegedly performed a 30 minute performance at Suleiman Kerimov’s 40th birthday party for $925,000 (£580,000) and three songs at the wedding of Russian billionaire Andrei Melnichenko for a cool $2,000,000 (£1,080,000).
Beyonce Knowles apparently won’t get of bed for anything less than $500,000 (£270,000)!
Miss Aguilera and Knowles are not alone. Many performers see these private performances as a welcome relief from the treadmill of world tours and album promotions. The pay isn’t bad either with rule of thumb one half times price increase on an artists normal fees. Then there’s maybe additional top ups, luxury accommodation, gifts, meals etc etc. All this adds up to a very nice little earner for agents and performers alike.
