SJ Villas are specialists when it comes to super luxury villas and private homes. Now they have just added Torre Maso, a Catalan tower and farmhouse not far from Girona.
Torre Maso consists of a restored farmhouse and separate tower set in 20 acres of olive grove, pine woods and meadows within the nationally protected and forested hills of the Gavarres mountains.
The tower was designed by Rafael Maso, a student of Gaudi in 1911. There are the most stunning 360 degree views of Las Gavarres, the Pyrennees and the Mediterranean some eight miles away.
The main house sleeps 11 people in six bedrooms. There is a newly built, well-equipped kitchen and dining room that opens on to a covered dining terrace and a small courtyard with a fountain. The house is surrounded by terraces and has a large landscaped and heated swimming pool with shady pergolas and swinging “Indian” beds.
The tower house is 200 metres from the main house across the olive grove and sleeps six in three bedrooms. It has its own small pool and there is a sitting room with a large modernista window. The large roof terrace, perfect for watching shooting stars on a summer’s evening enjoys views out to the Mediterranean. Both houses are stylishly furnished with antiques, rugs, kelims and family pictures.
Torre Maso is near the pretty town of La Bisbal d’Emporda, which has excellent restaurants, shopping and a traditional market every Friday. Barcelona is just over an hour away and the town of Figueres, with its Dali museum is also close by. The nearest beach is twenty minutes away. For golfers there are a number of good courses in the surrounding area and there is also a riding stables 10 minutes away.
Seven nights at Torre Maso starts from £460 per person with SJ Villas based on 17 sharing. The price includes the services of a cook and a maid.
We have reviewed a fair share of global luxury properties, and whilst they have all been spectacular, our next luxury home really does step up a gear.
On the market for $90 million, This Manhattan property doesn’t look that impressive from the exterior, but it’s inside that really made us sit up.
With an art gallery, spa lounge, 1000 bottle wine cellar and an elevator, this starts to shape up as a real high end property.
But that isn’t the main selling point of this New York mansion. No, that would be the indoor waterfall!
22 foot high and 20 foot wide, the cascading waterfall complete with pond and sculpture garden, this is one luxury home accessory that we love!
Real estate company Wemit LLC are responsible for this stunning water feature and also the sale of the property. Located at the upper side of the 4 East 80th Street and spanning 13,000 square feet, this is sure to attract the attention of blingers everywhere.
My only slight worry about having an interior waterfall is it may inspire a few more trips to the smallest room!
Thought-provoking and refreshingly original, the artwork of Cornish artist Toby Ray evokes memories of summers past.
Artist Toby takes his main inspiration from the ocean and each ‘artwork within an artwork’ is a skilful melange of contemporary seascape painting, 3D assemblage, spray can stencilling and mixed media artistry.
Always featuring one of his life’s loves- a clean breaking wave, a pensive cat, or iconic 80’s imagery- Toby’s paintings also reflect his passion for interior design and have adorned galleries the world over.
Unique Home Stays are offering the original piece above as a competition prize. Unique Home Stays have a luxury private holiday homes and villas portfolio which is quite staggering.
Over 100 properties, in eight different countries. What sets UHS apart from the rest is the quality of the properties. Each and every one has the all important “wow” factor.
The Beach Hut
This specially commissioned piece for Unique Home Stays has been inspired by some of their gorgeously rustic beach-side dwellings such as The Beach Hut and Northcott Beach House. The 40cms x 43cms piece depicts the view from a wooden-cladded beach hut, looking out across the ocean with a feline friend for company.
Northcott House
All you need to do to win this piece of original artwork is ‘Like’ their Facebook page. It really is as simple as that. GOOD LUCK!!
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If you have a few minutes to spare, just have a look at Unique Home Stays website and draw up your wish list. A great way to immerse yourself in the world of luxury rental….but, you will need a lot more than a few minutes!
If you are taking a trip to the Northern City of Leeds in 2011 or simply need somewhere to stay during a business trip, Residence 6 will fulfil your needs and go beyond the expected. With receiving various awards including the Gold Award from Enjoy England for Quality of Accommodation, the apartments defiantly stand out as the best from the rest.
Residence 6*, offer a 5 star comfort in the heart of Leeds plus exceptional service and amenities. You can just stay for a weekend or even a week if you feel at home and content.
The Apartments
Each of the apartments has been classily designed to create a sophisticated and relaxed atmosphere for their guests.
All rooms include top of the range fixtures and plasma TVs, DVD players, Play Station 2’s and the latest wireless broadband technology.
The en-suite includes luxurious towels, robes and designer Molton Brown beauty products to ensure you feel much catered for.
Enhance your stay by booking a package
The best part about staying at Residence 6 is that the friendly staff put together packs including your favourite goodies as well as popping out to the shops to buy your groceries. What more could you want?
Sir David Lean was responsible for some of the greatest epics ever made. The Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago, Ryan’s Daughter, and A Passage to India…seriously impressive.
Just as impressive is the Moulin du Jardinier, the late directors French retreat, situated just 20 minutes from Cannes.
Clearly, Sir David was a perfectionist and it shows with this luxury French villa.
The converted mill is set in seven acres of mature landscaped gardens in the hills of Mouans Sartoux, providing easy access to South of France’s best bits.
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