Dubai Sotheby's International Realty launches

Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced it has signed an exclusive 25-year master franchise agreement with Prime Realty Ltd to develop the Sotheby's International Realty(R) brand throughout the United Arab Emirates, with its first office set to open next to Dubai's Burj Khalifa in November 2013.

The firm will conduct business as Dubai Sotheby's International Realty with Billy Rautenbach as managing director and Eric Roche, who spent nearly a decade at Sotheby's International Realty in its Manhattan East Side brokerage office in New York City, as director of international sales and development.

"Dubai is a strategically important market for the Sotheby's International Realty brand and this signing represents a key step forward in our overall growth plans across the Middle East," said Philip White, president and chief executive officer, Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC. "The Dubai Sotheby's International team offers local knowledge and experience and is led by a seasoned executive team. Billy Rautenbach has been in real estate for 28 years, with nine years in Dubai. During this time, she has cultivated one of the largest real estate businesses in the Middle East and gained expertise in leading a team of more than 600 in property management, sales, leasing, investments, project development, management and marketing both locally and internationally."

The office will be located at Emaar Boulevard Plaza, Tower One, Suite 2601, next to the Burj Khalifa.

"We strive to provide the very best service to our clients," said Roche. "This is underlined by the significant attention and involvement we give to all our clients and services, both locally and regionally. Over the years, we have acquired an excellent reputation and a credible track record as leading specialists in our chosen fields, and the Sotheby's International Realty brand's reputation as the world's premium luxury property marketer is a perfect fit for this region."

The Sotheby's International Realty network currently has more than 13,000 sales associates located in approximately 670 offices in 49 countries and territories worldwide. Dubai Sotheby's International Realty listings will be marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global website. In addition to the referral opportunities and widened exposure generated from this source, the firm's brokers and clients will benefit from an association with the Sotheby's auction house and worldwide Sotheby's International Realty marketing programs. Each office is independently owned and operated.

Oceanus - Luxury beach front home

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Oceanus is a unique and contemporary villa with stunning design featuring the finest in quality materials and modern technology. With spectacular, heart-stopping views of the Caribbean Sea from virtually every venue, this custom built home with reinforced poured concrete construction was built to endure the test of time. Located on the South Eastern Shore of Grand Cayman, Oceanus offers the ultimate in contemporary island living for the discerning buyer and sophisticated Cayman Islands real estate investor.
With almost 2 acres in size, the gated entrance, stone paved circular drive and mature fruit trees provide the perfect setting for this remarkable home. While walking amongst some of the most interesting and colorful foliage the Caribbean has to offer, you can’t help but take a few minutes to enjoy the Kio feeding or appreciate the various orchids in the shade pavilion. Upon entering the 11,190 sq. residence, you are greeted with floor to ceiling glass wall framing the crystal blue Caribbean Sea. The living area is spread over four levels with spacious, light-filled rooms including a living room with fireplace, dining room, gourmet kitchen, master bedroom and three additional bedroom suites. The main living area with 23’ ceilings features an open floor plan which flows seamlessly to the expansive two story screened patio. Perfect for entertaining or a relaxing nightcap! Sun-drenched and spacious, the ground floor ocean-front master suite and beautifully appointed his and her master bath boasts a generous walk-in shower and sumptuous soaking tub. The fourth floor lounge and large rooftop viewing deck with 360-degree vistas and breathtaking, unobstructed ocean and island views offers the ultimate venue for the romantic dinner for two or the elegant roof top dinner party for friends and business associates.
Additional features include residential elevator, video surveillance security system, underground garage with space for four vehicles, large workshop, walk in wine cellar, lower level catering kitchen, 60KW backup generator, outdoor fireplace and much more.
A combination of architectural style and extreme detail to finish and quality makes Oceanus a home without compare. In essence, the embodiment of sophistication and epitome of contemporary Caribbean Island living!

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Cayman Islands Sotheby's International Realty is a member of CIREBA.

ML # 125930

La Buena Vida luxury real estate tour

Sit back & enjoy a tour of one of the finest luxury real estate offerings in the Caribbean: La Buena Vida, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.

This luxury Cayman Islands Real estate property provides a majestic site combined with a unique main residence and a guest cottage. A selection of hand picked designers from around the world has created this enduring place known as La Buena Vida. A sophisticated home for connoisseurs of life who seek privacy and security with a touch of simplicity. This exquisite estate is tucked away at the end of a private road on the exclusive south coast of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands only a few minutes from the international airport. Imagine the Cote d'Azur or the hilltops of Capri, this dazzling estate exudes privacy, elegance and glamour. Every detail is handcrafted and a masterpiece with an air of luxury, elegance and comfort. Custom made coral stone walls are intertwined with stucco, plaster and traditional woodwork with an eclectic ambience that is a sheer delight. The Saltea tile is leather like and in perfect harmony with the custom design wrought iron fixtures. Every corner of this Cayman Islands home provides a new discovery. The living room has graceful arched windows and beautiful high ceilings. The library and games room feature a stone crafted barrel vault and a wet bar with traditional wood work that give the rooms warmth and texture. The double door palm tree metal screen is a work of artisans. The modern style kitchen of this luxury property is bright & white with windows to the sky shedding light on the counters below. A gingerbread and coral stone wall cascades into the dining room, like a waterfall. A splendid wrought iron custom Italian chandelier commands centre-stage of the fifteen feet tall ceiling. French doors opening onto a private patio for alfresco dining or simply a BBQ. A unique palm tree lined staircase climbs to the upper floors and the spacious master bedroom suite, an escape to paradise. A conservatoire, two bathrooms, one with a French cast iron tub, oceanfront balcony, studio and massage area as well as a bedroom nook. Three other bedrooms are in the main residence on the upper and lower floors with plentiful master crafted bathrooms and powder rooms offering a unique selection of private areas, courtyards, trellises, lily ponds and character details. The guest house is nestled into the south west corner of the estate. An exquisite one bedroom Caribbean style cottage with open beamed ceilings, kitchen and intimate dining areas with doors opening onto the pool & views of the dancing reefs and the scenic coastline. Breathtaking views over immaculate lawns which cascade down to the Caribbean Sea, an unblemished marine park with an abundance of sea life inviting some of the most spectacular water sports anywhere in the world. The gardens of this enchanting estate resemble a botanical park with Koi ponds, waterfalls, stone statues, mature trees and meandering pathways leading to the sea. The birds sing and the flowers bloom with joy. The tea house, or Palapa, sits high on the cliff in which to indulge of massage, tea, yoga, a great book, cocktails or simply to treasure the ambience and its forever changing panorama from deepest azure to palest turquoise. Listen to the sounds of the sea as you relax by the pool at sunrise, sunset or moonlight. This property and its unmatched romance will stay with you forever. This wonderful property has been built to the highest standard with hurricane impact windows, water cisterns, and a substantial generator (1000 gallon) to support the entire house in case of emergency. It also has a security system with cameras. Surround sound, Wi-Fi, satellite and multiple flat screen TV's. The Cayman Islands enjoy a tropical climate with all year round sunshine. They are well known as a major financial centre and provide the highest quality of living in the Caribbean. As a British Overseas Territory the Cayman Islands offer a stable option to those seeking residency in a tax neutral environment with NO property tax, income tax, capital gains tax or inheritance tax whatsoever.