Raffles Opens First and Only All-Villa Hotel in Bahrain
A traditional room and suite in the Middle East? So 2023. How about an entire villa with a private pool all to yourself that comes with your own personal butler? Enter Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, billed as the country’s first and only all-villa resort. Photo Credit: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Set on the country’s west coast on the “island of a million palm trees,” Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain was developed in collaboration with GFH Financial Group and offers “both escape from the fast-paced modern world and connection with an unexplored part of the Middle East,” says the Singaporean hospitality brand. The property is defined by 78 private pool villas cocooned by lush tropical gardens, ranging from one to three bedrooms and spanning over 4,300 square feet. Each boasts a temperature-controlled private pool and personalized butler service. The grandest of the offerings is the Royal Three-Bedroom Villa, with nearly 8,000 square feet of living space, a lavish lounge and dining area, an open-air heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and a lavish primary suite with a marble bathroom and a soaking tub. Wellness and connection to nature are enduring themes on the property. Guests can also opt for well-being villas, providing in-room wellness experiences. Also tucked into the property, a hidden gem awaits—a secret garden cultivated by a resident botanist. Guests can partake in exclusive workshops on organic gardening, tree planting, date picking, and healing herbs. An on-site spa presents a variety of treatments merging innovative practices from both the East and West, with the intriguing “milky chocolate bath” catching particular attention. Staffed by skilled local practitioners, the spa prioritizes eco-conscious products. The facilities encompass a gym, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, steam rooms, a sauna, a Jacuzzi, tennis courts, and squash courts.Guests of Raffles Bahrain will also find diverse dining options onsite, including the all-day Mediterranean restaurant Palma, featuring locally inspired fusion dishes and collaborations with renowned international chefs. Pastry Chef Yazid Ichemrahen, celebrated for his artistic creations at Ycone Paris, brings his delightful treats to Raffles Bahrain. If guests don’t feel like venturing out, they can always indulge in in-villa dining, complete with the option to have a private chef upon request.As a finishing touch, the property provides a diverse array of on-site experiences. Embark on an art tour led by a butler-curator, indulge your botanical interests in a workshop hosted by a botanist in the hotel’s secret garden, or savor a romantic candlelit dinner. There are also opportunities to explore offsite at the nearby wildlife reserve, shopping at Bab Al Bahrain, or the Bahrain International F1 Circuit, the Al Dana Amphitheater, and Exhibition World Bahrain.The post Raffles Opens First and Only All-Villa Hotel in Bahrain appeared first on Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Blog - Luxury Home & Style.
Inside a Sleek Hamptons New Build on 4.8 Acres that You Can Still Customize
Lying just beyond the bustle of New York City, the charming Long Island enclave of Sag Harbor has enjoyed a reputation as “the un-Hamptons” by retaining its small-town character, or as Town & Country once put it, “a real place where people live and work not just in the summer months.”It’s this idyllic, down-to-earth seaside setting where a modern new construction masterpiece has recently sprung up. Listed for $7,495,000 by Louis Bougatsos, a Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialist with Coldwell Banker Reliable Real Estate in Southampton, the move-in-ready residence promises “the epitome of luxury living with 4.8 acres of privacy,” says Bougatsos. Standing at over 8,600 square feet, the residence offers a contemporary twist on New England style. An elegant foyer introduces the home’s striking open floor plan, perfect for entertaining guests and hosting lavish gatherings. A total of eight bedrooms, seven full baths, and three half baths are more than suitable for accommodating family members and visitors.Light-filled, expansive spaces feel gallery-like – a blank canvas for displaying art.In the designer kitchen, slatted-wood-lined walls, timeless white cabinetry, dual sinks, and a large center island with counter seating set a casual-yet-sophisticated tone. The kitchen overlooks the backyard, and unfolds into a bar/lounge area, great room, living room, and dining room. These entertaining spaces flow seamlessly into each other and maintain a calming visual connection to the outdoors. In the case of the great room, wide-open glass doors slide open to the backyard and pool area. “It’s the perfect blend of indoor and outdoor living,” says Bougatsos. “You’ll relish the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors all year round.” A theater, recreation room, and gym complete the room offerings in this thoughtfully designed sanctuary. Beyond the house itself, there are extensive covered patios, an outdoor fireplace, a saltwater Gunite pool, and spa – perfect for entertaining outdoors in a private, tree-lined ambiance. A unique feature of the property, shares Bougatsos, is that early homebuyers still have an opportunity to customize it to their lifestyle so they can curate “a truly one-of-a-kind living experience” in the Hamptons. The post Inside a Sleek Hamptons New Build on 4.8 Acres that You Can Still Customize appeared first on Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Blog - Luxury Home & Style.
New Estate ‘Redefines Opulent Living’ on Five Leafy Acres in Historic Dallas Suburb
You’ve heard the saying, “Everything is bigger in Texas.” Proving the cliché true, this stunning $10 million brick manse is a testament to grand-scale opulence in the Lone Star State. Set in the historic and charming town of Waxahachie, just south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, the 22,000-square-foot estate is poised on five tree-lined acres. It consists of a lavish main residence, a 2,800 square-foot guest house, a stocked pond and every amenity needed for a life of indulgence, from an 800-bottle wine room to an indoor pool.Immaculate bespoke craftsmanship and attention to detail define the estate, inside and out. Every facet of the main residence has been meticulously designed with modern-day energy efficiency standards in mind and the finest quality materials. Multiple light-filled and open spaces for entertaining, including a grand foyer, formal dining room and formal living room with soaring ceilings and sightlines to the indoor pool, exude elegance and modern sophistication. The residence was designed to cater to various lifestyle interests. Work-from-home lifestyles are facilitated in the spacious office with a separate entrance. For wine collectors and entertainers, there’s the wine room. There’s a craft room for any hobby under the sun. A music room, game room and theater will keep guests endlessly entertained. And “the crown jewel,” according to listing agents James Strength and Karen Cuskey, “is the 65,000-gallon indoor pool” – where you’ll find an adjoining gym, sauna, and a poolside entertaining space complete with a fireplace and gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Six generously proportioned bedrooms each feature lavish ensuite baths and expansive walk-in closets. Plenty of room for guests and visitors awaits in the more-than-spacious guesthouse. Beyond the living quarters, a climate-controlled 4-car garage, complemented by an RV garage, ensures ample space for prized vehicles and toys. A safe room and space for a future elevator are among the many features thoughtfully incorporated for maximum convenience and safety.View the complete listing by James Strength and Karen Cuskey of Coldwell Banker Realty in Dallas. Or visit waxahachiedreamhome.com for more information.The post New Estate ‘Redefines Opulent Living’ on Five Leafy Acres in Historic Dallas Suburb appeared first on Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Blog - Luxury Home & Style.
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