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From an AED 330M sale in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to a US$39.995M sale in Newport Beach, California, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in February.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Regan Faulkner, Ioana Armeanu | Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty, AED 330M

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Newport Beach, California

Steve High, Evan Corkett | Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, US$39.995M

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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Brad Dahler | Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty, US$13.3M

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Auckland, New Zealand

Patrick McAteer, Suzanne Browne | New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty, NZ$12.5M

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Los Angeles, California

John Giddins | Sotheby’s International Realty – Brokerage, US$14.435M

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Homes in the News

Wilson, Wyoming | Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty

Hot property: five ranches in the US – Financial Times
From the Hamptons to Hawaii, homes for those with agricultural or equestrian aspirations.
Gill Huff Ranch in Wilson, Wyoming, is a newly renovated property featuring original log cabins on 199 acres ideal for trail riding. The estate includes a three-bedroom main house, a two-bedroom guest house, and a spa cabin, all accessible via a private road.

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In a city of exciting contrasts, designers get creative with craft and culture, merging styles and solutions, writes Angela Hui

Organic materials and lines at M.R. Studio’s 1111 Ones Restaurant & Lounge. Photograph: Steven Ko

Every March, the global art fair Art Basel takes over Hong Kong, bringing together collectors, travelers, designers and artists from around the world—and highlighting the city’s unique creative identity. Hong Kong is one of the world’s best examples of the confluence between east and west: where old meets new, temples stand alongside skyscrapers and tong lau walk-up tenement buildings live next to shiny penthouses.

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Immortalized in print as “the most iconic mansion in San Francisco,” this regal late-19th-century residence features Georgian glamour, contemporary luxuries, and a wealth of spaces ideal for fabulous fêtes or quiet private moments.

In the late 19th century—a time when women could not own property in San Francisco—Philadelphia art collector Sarah Spooner migrated to the West Coast city undaunted, drawn by its numerous charms. She chose a site then outside the city limits, at the top of a level hill in what today is prestigious Pacific Heights and where the sweeping vista was truly breathtaking.

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Her designs are based on feelings and science, with a mission to foster well-being, says Elizabeth Fazzare

Modernist lines and textured furnishings in a Greenwich Village home in New York. Photograph: William Jess Laird

Suchi Reddy is a multi-hyphenate in every sense. In the past year, the architect, designer, artist and founder of New York-based studio Reddymade launched her first furniture collection, in collaboration with luxury Indian textile atelier Ekaya Banaras; curated an exhibition celebrating Indian craft at New York gallery Salon Design; created an installation for the world’s largest color library; taught architecture students at Columbia University and still found time to design a variety of residences, boutiques and public projects.

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Homes in the News

Napa, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – St. Helena Brokerage

House of the Week: A Rammed Earth Home in California Wine Country – The Wall Street Journal
This Napa Valley home is built using sustainable rammed earth construction.
A stunning rammed earth home in Napa Valley, California is now on the market. This eco-friendly property blends seamlessly with its wine country surroundings, offering a unique combination of sustainability and luxury.

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Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Fun-loving Aries needs the room to dream big—and go bold, writes Jill Krasny

Milan, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty

Ever wonder why you gravitate to certain types of homes more than others? Your zodiac sign may have something to do with it. Whereas the intuitive Pisces craves an artsy home with a wide-open floor plan, visionary Aquarius prizes light-filled homes that maximize indoor/outdoor living.

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Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the opening of Philippines Sotheby’s International Realty, marking its 18th office in Asia. The company is headquartered in the financial and commercial hub of Makati.

Leading Philippines Sotheby’s International Realty is Catherine Ocariz-Florencio, a seasoned real estate professional with over 15 years of industry experience. As the 2019 president of the Philippine Association of Real Estate Boards (PAREB) – City of Taguig Real Estate Board (CTREB), Ocariz-Florencio has played a pivotal role in facilitating international investments in the country’s prime real estate markets.

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Constructed in the 1980s, this Beverly Hills manor has been rejuvenated by celebrated designer Michael S. Smith to blend refined European style with luxurious American modernism

Stately magnolias, august privacy hedges, manicured greenery, and an ornate iron gate create an appropriately distinguished milieu for this elegant traditional-style home in the heart of Beverly Hills, long renowned as one of the world’s most exclusive, sophisticated locales. Originally constructed in the 1980s, the 7,448-square-foot manor has since been painstakingly reimagined and rejuvenated by award-winning designer and author Michael S.

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At ModaMiami, RM Sotheby’s will showcase an eclectic mix of motoring masterpieces and the shared experience that fuels car collectors worldwide, writes Thor Svaboe

ModaMiami returns to the Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Miami. Photograph: RM Sotheby’s

While motoring is on the road to a more sustainable future, nothing can detract from the petrol-infused joy of a classic car. The rise of digital platforms has democratised access to rare and collectible automobiles, expanding the buyer base globally: enthusiasts can now connect, trade and share knowledge more easily, fostering a more inclusive community. 

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