10/30/2009

FORECLOSED MALIBU MANSION LISTED FOR $16. 5 MM




















In Los Angeles County, California, there is a Malibu Mansion for sale, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths on 1.6 acres on the Encinal Bluffs.
It offers panoramic ocean and coastline views. UP for auction on Oct 7th, no estimated bid or opening bid was available from the trustee, nor was a confirmation of sale date provided. Current owner took out a 30-year fixed rate loan in September 2007 for $13MM, when the owner purchased the property. It is on Pacific Coast Highway.

10/24/2009

RENOVATED CONDO IN FORMER PALM BEACH 1920’S PRIZE WINNING MANSION FOR SALE
























































In the 1980’s Bienestar, a 40-room mansion designed by architect Marion Sims Wyeth, was turned into 6 condominiums. The property is landmarked and won the Palm Beach Preservation Foundations’ Ballinger Award for sensitive historical renovation when it was renovated by developer Robert Eigelberger. They retain the original architectural character. The property is densely and lushly landscaped and features a central courtyard and expansive open-air “teachouse”.

The unit for sale now is 2491 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. List price is $2.75MM. The unit features tall arched windows above French doors and pecky cypress ceilings. The living room is 25’ high with a beamed ceiling covered in decorative stencil-work and cherry-wood floors. The original rough hewn wood staircase has been replaced. Lovely lush garden views appear through the windows of the unit. The original kitchen fireplace has a pecky cypress mantle, and there is a grand fireplace in the living room. The property has a swimiming pool, and covered parking.

10/21/2009

DELRAY BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY FEATURES EXHIBITS

Looking for a unique outfit? Cason Cottage, originally built in 1915, will feature a Vintage Clothing Exhibit and Sale and is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until November 27th, from 11 am to 3 pm. $4 per person; 10% of clothing sales will be donated to the Delray Beach Historical Society located at 3 NE 1st Street, Delray Beach.

“Ride and Remember” Quilting Exhibit – 5-7 pm Reception at ESW Learning Center within Historical Society location.

Boooo… Halloween Fair, “Celebration of Generations includes candy hunt, face paintings, costume parade and more, Saturday Oct 31 from 11-3 within Historical Society location For more details go to http://www.db-hs.org/ and http://www.museumsusa.org/museums/info/1160268 .