Christie's Great Estates

Issue Two 2008

Issue Two on Newsstands Now: Dunnellen Hall in Greenwich, Connecticut, offered at $125,000,000. Click here to view the online magazine.

Edited by Lucy Carsen       Updated 8/22/08
  • Video Gallery
  • Georgia's Most Expensive Listing is Unveiled to Atlanta's Top Real Estate Agents
  • Meet the Newest Exclusive Affiliates of Christie's Great Estates
  • Asian Art Week at Christie's New York
  • The Historic Salt Acres Ocean Estate in Stonington, Connecticut
  • Villa Burbujas in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
  • A Prime Intracoastal Property in Jupiter Island, Florida
Video Gallery

Christie's Great Estates Video Gallery showcases international real estate represented by the affiliates of Christie's Great Estates. All videos have been produced to take less than a minute of your time while still conveying the luxury, glamour, and style of the world's finest luxury homes. Click to visit the video Gallery.

Georgia's Most Expensive Listing is Unveiled to Atlanta's Top Real Estate Agents

Jenny Pruitt & Associates, Realtors gathered for a Bastille Day—French Independence Day—celebration and private preview of the magnificent Le Rêve, Atlanta's only French-style Château. A number of luxury specialists from Atlanta's prominent residential firms were invited by listing agent James Simons to tour the 82-room manor and the grounds of more than 72 acres. On the market for $45 million, Le Rêve is the highest priced residential property in metro-Atlanta history.

(Pictured above from left, Karen Pate, agent; Rob Owen, Sr. Vice President & Managing Broker; Jenni Bonura, Associate Broker; Carrie Faletti, agent)

Meet the Newest Exclusive Affiliates of Christie's Great Estates

Pacific Ocean Properties

From its sales offices in the historic Kiahuna Plantation on Kauai's south shore, Pacific Ocean Properties, Inc. specializes in marketing resort properties and residential real estate on Kauai and in the Poipu area. Pacific Ocean Properties, Inc. has been the exclusive agent for several of Kauai's most successful developments, including Whaler's Cove and Aliomanu Estates.

The firm was founded more than 20 years ago by Frank Supon, who set a goal for his agents to provide clients with the best in professional service, quality real estate knowledge, and exceptional experience. This objective has ensured continued client loyalty and company success, with more than $100,000,000 of Kauai's real estate sold by Pacific Ocean Properties, Inc. in 2006.

Gerencia RED Grupo Inmobiliario

With more than 20 years of experience in the real estate market, Gerencia RED offers its clients an exceptional level of professionalism, specialized knowledge, and dedicated customer service. The company's personnel continually strive for excellence and are always ready to make their customers real estate needs a reality.

Gerencia RED provides customers with a single source for integrated real estate solutions, as its core businesses cover Project Management, Facility Management, Brokerage Services and Development & Investment. With offices in Guadalajara and Monterrey, the professional Gerencia RED team works with integrity, sincerity, passion, and enthusiasm to help customers find the property of their dreams.

Through its innovative use of marketing and technology tools, responsible culture of customer service, and relevant local market knowledge, Gerencia RED is the best choice for buying, leasing, or developing real estate in Northern Mexico.

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Asian Art Week at Christie's New York

The September 15–18 sale series, which is expected to realize in excess of $57 million, will feature classical to contemporary works of art of outstanding quality, rarity, and excellent provenance. Among the auction highlights is Masterworks of Ancient and Imperial China. Offering extraordinary works from various periods, the sale will feature a rare and important pair of imperial white jade boxes and covers from the Qianlong period (1736–1795), estimated at $800,000–1,200,000.

(Pictured above, a pair of imperial white jade boxes and covers from the Qianlong period)

The Historic Salt Acres Ocean Estate in Stonington, Connecticut

Spectacularly situated on a private peninsula overlooking Fishers Island Sound in Stonington, Connecticut, Salt Acres sits high above the waterline on more than 11 acres of glorious grounds. The property affords total privacy and security and is protected by 15 acres of conservation land and comprises 2,500 feet of coastline that includes a sandy beach, a pier, a dock, and two moorings. Built in the mid-19th Century, the estate includes three residences spanning more than 10,000 square feet of living space. The main house is adorned with a mansard roof, high ceilings, detailed moldings, and oak floors. All principal rooms frame spectacular panoramic water views from picture windows. The superb grounds feature five acres of expertly cultivated gardens, a swimming pool, an all-weather tennis court, two guest houses, two three-car garages, a greenhouse, a workshop, and an adjoining property available for purchase. Stonington is considered one of New England's loveliest villages and is conveniently connected to the property via a private causeway. Salt Acres Ocean Estate is being offered at $17,950,000 by Seaboard Properties, with international marketing services provided by Christie's Great Estates.