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PRIVATE AIR NEW YORK EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Gina Samarotto CHIEF EDITORIAL PRODUCER Regina Russo SENIOR EDITOR E.J. Webber
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EDITOR’S NOTE It’s been a bullish year. Stocks and bonds performed well, and gold rallied. Holiday shopping boomed and we have witnessed a record-breaking year for IPOs. A new crop of multi-millionaires was born as lockup periods expired in companies like Lyft, Slack, and Pinterest. What a way to bring in the new decade! To celebrate, the Private Air team has prepared some great examples of overthe-top- ways to treat yourself. Perhaps with Gulfstream’s G700, the newest ultra-luxurious business jet with unparalleled range. How about giving the current jet a make-over? Discover how designer Frank Ponterio refitted his client’s jet in thirty days, just in time to make the Masters, in style. We have noticed that adventure travel is become increasingly popular among HNWIs. Discover the death defying journeys of George Mackley and Pamela Nicoletatos. Perhaps, they will inspire your next adventure. Discover the private residential libraries, antique rug collections, fine art, and Hamptons beach houses that are quietly being amassed as we speak. In addition, our panel of experts offers some sage advice from Titans of industry, sports figures, and other experts who will energize your new year’s resolutions to maximize your investment opportunities. Research and development of new genetics, as well as securing optimum retirement for women will give you food for thought and green for your 2020 investment portfolio. From private jet travel to secret agent-style adventures to the myriad available beach houses in the Hamptons, we hope we sparked some interest for you to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Happy New Year and Welcome to 2020!
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AVIATION Gulfstream has reached a new 28 milestone with its new ultraluxurious business jet, G700, featuring its tallest, widest, and longest cabin to-date Designer Frank Ponterio’s skill 32 and excellent design eye are laserfocused on his newest dimension – Aircraft Interiors
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THE COLLECTION Libraries are not just rooms for 54 storing books. They are palaces of the imagination. While public libraries are on the brink of being a thing of the past, residential libraries are the newest luxury and a must-have status symbol 21 century Titans take up the 56 mantle: Amass collections of 19th century Persian and Tribal art rugs st
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MOMENTOUS ALTITUDES Gulfstream has reached a new milestone with its new ultra-luxurious business jet, G700, featuring its tallest, widest, and longest cabin to-date. By: Bella Kalt
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edge cabin creation, offers customers an unprecedented aircraft experience. Powered by the exclusive high-thrust Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engine, the most powerful in the Rolls-Royce business jet propulsion portfolio, the G700 has an 8 percent increase in takeoff thrust at 18,250lb compared to the BR725 engine while retaining the class-leading low noise and emissions performance. The custom engine, along with the newly designed winglets, ensures the aircraft achieves high-performance abilities. The boosted performance means one can fly farther, faster, and more efficiently. The comprehensive, advanced avionics suite features the award-winning www.privateairny.com
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Symmetry Flight DeckTM and other new safety advancements. Thanks to another Gulfstream award-winner, the Predictive Landing Performance System - pilots have advanced warning of potential runway incursions so they can adjust accordingly. The Enhanced Flight Vision System and Synthetic Vision on dual head-up displays assure pilots the clearest possible vision even in challenging weather conditions. As to the design innovations of the unprecedented luxury of the interior, there are up to five living areas where customers can extend their personal and professional lifestyles to their aircraft. The G700 offers an ultra-galley with a passenger lounge or crew compartment, a six-place dining/conference room, and a master suite with shower. Panoramic oval windows, the largest in the industry, and the industry's lowest cabin altitude Private Air  |  Winter 2019/2020
enhances wellness, while the 100 percent fresh air and whisper-quiet cabin afford an incredibly relaxing experience.
advantages they have come to expect from Gulfstream. The G700 delivers all that and more."
"Gulfstream has a long tradition of listening to our customers, and the G700 cabin is the evolution of that collaboration," said Gulfstream President Mark Burns. "Customers shared how much they value flexibility and comfort in the cabin, all without compromising the speed and range
For those who are asking, do we really need another jet? The answer apparently is yes. As with others, the latest model seems to be in high demand with Flexjet and Qatar Airways among some of the first to order a fleet. Gulfstream anticipates G700 customer deliveries in 2022.
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A DEFINING EVOLUTION DESIGNER FRANK PONTERIO’S SKILL AND EXCELLENT DESIGN EYE ARE LASER-FOCUSED ON HIS NEWEST DIMENSION – AIRCRAFT INTERIORS. By: Regina Russo BEFO
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hat would have been a typical day, just before spring on the golf course turned out to be truly memorable for Chicago based interior designer Frank Ponterio. It was the day that he added private jet interior designer to his bio. Projects such as this dovetailed nicely from his already established Chicago-based architecture and design firm. From exclusive private country clubs to historic residences, boutique hotels to swanky penthouses, each case is an opportunity to expand his repertoire. So what’s the catch? While Frank was figuring out how to lower his handicap, his longstanding client and golfing buddy
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proposed a challenge – and it wasn’t let’s play a skins game. He recently purchased a pre-owned Cessna Citation CJ2+, and it required some upgrades. It seemed straight forward, but it was anything but. The caveat was this: Cessna needed to be dressed to impress and ready to fly to the Masters in August in thirty days. One look at the plan and Frank knew his client’s original request for a “clean up” would be a bit more intensive, adding more stress to the already pressing timeline. Despite the confined space restrictions, Frank employed the same design methodology as he does with residential interiors. “Passengers notice everything. Your audience in a private jet is a captive
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one, that’s why, as a designer, you have to pay attention to every detail.” With this concept in mind, Frank recalls, “Exactly thirty days before the practice rounds kicked off, we got to work and began to dismantle the interior completely, stripping it down to the fuselage.” The initial spark for the cabin’s design and the color scheme came from a rug recently used in one of Frank’s interior projects. Scott Group Studio, known in the industry for their high-quality bespoke carpets, reinterpreted the customdye wool that furnished the foundation for the balance of the interior’s design. Seats were upholstered in high-performance soft, creamy white leather from Townsend and custom navy trim from Garrett Leather. Lower walls were outfitted Private Air | Winter 2019/2020
with textured fabric from Holly Hunt and upper with leather from Tapis, another industry heavyweight. Custom gloss mahogany millwork, lined drawers, and Alicia Adams alpaca throws complete the clean and elegant overall look. It would only be fitting that all of the avionics and electronics were updated as well.
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It wasn’t exactly the most relaxing month of Frank’s life. “30 days before the practice rounds kicked off at Augusta, we got to work. We had team calls every morning, reviewed photography from the aviation contractor, and kept on top of every detail. In the end, all the attention paid off. My client was able to arrive on time in style,” explained Frank.
& Objet. As the firm’s first guest designer in history, an addition of over 100 fabulous new fabrics and trimmings was added to this already iconic design house. As for his aircraft interior design – he already has two projects waiting in the wings!
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I STOOD ON THE EDGE OF A LAVA LAKE AND WITNESSED THE HEARTBEAT OF THE PLANET By: Geoff Mackley
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hen I was a boy, my father had a great interest in the outdoors and weather, and whenever there was a flood or storm, Dad would take us out in the car to watch it. Once I was old enough to drive, I bought myself a Land Rover, and that enabled me to go a lot further afield, chasing severe weather warnings whenever they were issued in New Zealand. I would be in the thick of it, right there in the flooding and the chaos. In 1995 a volcano erupted on the North Island here in New Zealand, and I went straight there and climbed up the volcano while it was erupting. I got into a spot of trouble because it had been closed off, and I wasn't supposed to be there. But my shots got used all over the world, and at that point, I realized that there was a market for volcano footage. Marum Crater is on the volcanic Ambrym Island in Vanuatu, out in the middle of the South Pacific, and it had been something that had fascinated me since the late 90s. From the rim, you can see this incredible lava lake bubbling away inside, about 400m down. There are only four or five volcanoes like this in the world. Private Air | Winter 2019/2020
I'd been trying for about 15 years to get down into the crater because I wanted to stand on a ledge about 30m above the lava lake, but every trip my team and I had made been unsuccessful, mainly because of the weather. The storms can be ferocious in Vanuatu, with hurricane-force winds and torrential rain, and that makes the climb down into the crater even more difficult and dangerous. It's not easy to get to either: you first fly to Port Vila in Vanuatu, then you use a helicopter and a fixed-wing plane to take you 160km to Ambrym. Hardly anyone goes there. It was 2012 when I finally got down into the crater. We'd already set roped about halfway down in the build-up to that day during a period of good weather, and then we had to put a whole load of bolts into the rock to enable us to keep going because you can't just go down on one 400m-long rope. If you did, there'd be too much movement on the rope, and you'd be bouncing up and down, dragging rocks down on top of you. Rigging the ropes is very tiring because you're wearing a gas mask to protect you from the noxious fumes and carrying a lot of heavy gear. It's hot, too – within a few hundred meters of the lava lake, you can really feel it. 40
When I finally got the bottom, I didn't have my heat suit on because I only intended to rig roped and then go down the next day to do some filming. But when you've been trying for so many years and suddenly get that close… I decided to try and get as near as possible without the heat suit. I walked over to the edge of the lava lake and looked in. There's nothing to describe what I was looking down at – the best I can think of is that it's like looking at the Sun. You can only really stand it for six or seven seconds because it's 1,050°C, so I put my fire brigade heat suit on and my air tanks, and then I could stand there for ages. You can't really feel the heat www.privateairny.com
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For as long as he can remember, Geoff Mackley has been risking life and limb in pursuit of jaw-dropping video footage that shows Mother Nature at her most wild and violent. But despite multiple attempts spanning more than 15 years, close-up footage of a bubbling lake of lava in Vanuatu eluded him… until the day Geoff finally achieved his life’s ambition.
because the suit reflects it all back away, although you're still kind of aware that you're essentially standing in an oven. What's weird is that you're breathing this cool compressed air from the air cylinder, and yet all around you is pure mayhem. You do feel well insulated from it, but you know that if you take the suit off, you're pretty much dead. And so, I just stood there, watching this boiling rock. You're watching the heartbeat of the planet – something so powerful it's making rock boil and making it fly through the air like boiling water. There's nothing like it. It was the top moment of my life. I stayed there on the edge for about 40 www.privateairny.com
minutes, but since then, I've been down there several dozen times with film crews and people who want us to lead them down there. I know that, without exception, everyone will say it's the most amazing thing they've ever done, and it's kind of a buzz for me to expose other people to that. I'm not used to it, and I'm comfortable around it to the point where it doesn't even phase me anymore – although it probably should. When I think about standing on the edge of the lava lake for that first time, I'm still amazed that I was the first person ever to do it. There aren't many places left on this planet where you can truly say that you're the first person to be there. 41
Three magnificent volcanos to get up close and personal with. Heat suit not required KILAUEA Incredibly, this volcano – one of five hulks on Hawaii’s Big Island – has been erupting continuously for 32 years. Currently it’s rather aggressive, but in quieter phases Kilauea’s roof can be reached by the extraordinary 30km Chain of Craters road. If it’s not obstructed by lava, of course. PITON DE LA FOURNAISE Translated as “peak of the furnace”, this 2,632m volcano on Réunion island in the Indian Ocean is known for its striking shows when cascading lava flows into the sea. Access to the caldera is sporadic, but you can still take a helicopter to within a safe distance of the action. MOUNT STROMBOLI This island volcano north of Sicily is almost always hard at work – its constant eruptions have earnt it the nickname “the Lighthouse of the Mediterranean”. You can see mild explosions at 400m, but a climb up to the 926m crater (for which a guide is obligatory) is unforgettable.
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The other thing I really loved was leaving the station to go outside, putting on the pack, helmet, gloves and radio and sitting in the airlock: the moment you open the door it’s like, bang, you’re there. They have a rover vehicle, too, which you control remotely from inside, and I loved traversing the terrain just like the Curiosity Rover that’s currently on Mars.
As junior engineer I liked overseeing the EVA (extravehicular activity) equipment, making sure everything was working, and so on. But I also wanted to be in charge, so the next year I was put forward to command a Japanese crew.
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It’s strange being at the research station. You’re in a harsh climate in the middle of nowhere, in a red, Marslike setting. You’re working on new technologies for food production and sustainability, and perfecting elements of teamwork – you live the astronaut’s life. One of the biggest challenges was to live in a confined space with people you don’t know. Besides a few Skype calls in advance, you have no idea what these people are like, and to throw yourself into total isolation with them for a long period plays on your mind a little. It’s a two-storey facility, like a water tower in size. There are six dorm rooms and a communal area that doubles as your eating area, plus science labs and work stations, hygiene facilities and a greenhouse. There’s also an observatory with an impressive telescope. 42
They do an exceptional job of mimicking life on Mars. The facilities are pretty raw and definitely put you back to basics, but the location really does feel like it’s been picked up from Earth and dropped on Mars. If you put yourself in the right frame of mind, you can fully immerse yourself. The whole experience really changes you. You realise that the pursuit of material things like cars and houses aren’t that important – sometimes going back to basics provides a better quality of life.
PAMELA NICOLETATOS Adventurous mother of two Pamela Nicoletatos has been dreaming about going to space since she was little, and jumped at the chance of a one-way trip to Mars when a Dutch venture called Mars One announced that it was looking for candidates. With the reality of space travel still some years in the future, however, she volunteered for the next best thing: a stay at a remote research station in the wilds of Utah where people lock themselves up for weeks on end and pretend that they really are on the red planet…
My visits to the research station have really ignited my passion for space and for Mars in particular. I’m pretty committed: I do a lot of online courses in astronomy and astro biology, and I’m always looking at other projects around the globe – anything that gives me the slightest chance of fulfilling my dream and getting to space. While it’s not Mars, there’s something being planned right now which involves 80 days at the Utah facility followed by 80 days at the Mars Society’s Arctic outpost. If I can score 160 days away from my family and know they’d be OK without me, then that would be something I’d love to do. www.privateairny.com
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THE NEW GENETICS REVOLUTION INVESTING FOR THE HEAD AND HEART By: Nick Tate
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silver-bullet cancer cure is still elusive. But lab-coated armies of researchers are making incredible progress on the next best thing: gene therapies that kill tumors. Small biotech startups and pharmaceuticals giants alike are running thousands of clinical trials of genetic therapies the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had greenlit. Unlike standard chemo, radiation, and surgery, they enlist the body’s natural defenses to fight cancer. For investors, the companies leading this game-changing health trend offer great opportunities to boost your private wealth and public health. The genetics revolution is part of a new wave in healthcare called “precision medicine.” The idea is to customize treatments based on a patient’s genetics, as opposed to standard one-size-fits-all therapies. One way to get in on the action: Add a biotech exchange-traded fund (ETF) to your portfolio. The Ark Genomic Revolution Multi -Sector ETF (NYSE: ARKG) is a great bet. The fund holds many gene-based biotech stocks poised for breakout gains. ARKG’s managers project that by 2022, it’ll cost less than $100 for people to have their entire genome mapped. By that time 170 million people will have done it. A second play: the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (NYSE: XBI), which includes a number of small startups and larger companies that could score big as a result of a positive new clinical trail result or FDA approval of a new drug or treatment. It’s a bit of a cliché, but it is true that health and wealth are closely linked – you really can’t enjoy one without the other. And the biotech revolution will give you the chance to do well financially by also doing good from a health perspective. www.privateairny.com
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SECURING RETIREMENT FOR WOMEN Challenges Abound, but Women Can Create Their Own Pensions
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as Treasuries and certificates of deposit, are both low-yield and taxable unless held in a retirement account. Another low-risk savings vehicle, the fixed annuity, is often overlooked by women. That's unfortunate because fixed annuities can build faster wealth than other safe bets. Fixed-rate annuities behave much like CDs, offering a set interest rate for a set number of years. They are guaranteed by the issuing insurance company and are further backstopped by state guaranty associations. The level of protection varies by state. Two key advantages help women build savings faster: tax deferral and generally higher rates than CDs or Treasuries with a comparable term. Without taxes, savings can grow faster. Fixed annuities are a valuable supplement to IRAs and 401(k)s. Private Air  |  Winter 2019/2020
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During retirement, a fixed annuity can be annuitized: that is, converted into a guaranteed stream of lifetime income, paid monthly, no matter how long that is. In other words, a woman can use it to create a private pension. Economists say lifetime annuities are an excellent choice for women A different type of annuity offers another route. Instead of putting money in a fixed annuity and annuitizing it later, you can use the funds to buy a deferred lifetime income annuity now. You deposit your money with an insurance company. In exchange, the insurer will begin paying you a lifetime stream of income starting at a future date you specify. The longer you can afford to delay taking payments, the larger they'll be. If you need income right away, you can buy an immediate lifetime income annuity instead. Many economists recommend that women (and men) devote a substantial portion of their assets to lifetime income annuities because they offer insurance against the financial risk of living to a very old age. For most people, lifetime income annuities should comprise 40% to 80% of their retirement assets under current pricing, economist David F. Babbel of the University of Pennsylvania wrote in a 2008 paper on lifetime income for women. Income annuities yield a lot more
than other fixed-income investments because each monthly payment includes both interest on the deposit and a return of a portion of your principal, Babbel pointed out. For example, each $1,000 monthly payment might be made up of $191 of interest and $809 return of principal. The latter is tax-free because the insurer is returning your own money to you. The insurance aspect is where a lifetime annuity provides unique value to long-living women. Once the annuity owner has surpassed her life expectancy and all principal has been returned, payments will still continue undiminished. In this example, she'll get the $1,000 monthly payments even if she lives to 100 and beyond. The only difference is that the entire payment will then count as taxable income. As with all forms of insurance, there's a cost for protection. But Babbel found that lifetime annuities provide modest profits for insurers, and mark-ups were quite low. The cost of the insurance built into the annuity is higher for women because of their longer life expectancies. But Babbel's research concluded women are actually getting a better deal than men. That's because women, on average, will get 42 more monthly payments from a lifetime annuity. When adjusted for the timing of the payments and the interest earned… women pay less than men for equivalent annuities, wrote.
When a woman and man buy an annuity on a joint-and-survivor basis, it's no longer an issue because the annuity is priced to reflect the last survivor's life expectancy, added. Deferred lifetime income annuity versus buying and later annuitizing a fixed annuity Neither method is inherently superior to the other. Investing in a fixed annuity with the option of annuitizing it during retirement provides more flexibility because the annuity continues to grow in value. If you need the money before retirement, you can tap into it, though you may pay a tax penalty if you make a withdrawal before age 59½. If you don't want to annuitize it, you can withdraw the money at once or gradually. In contrast, when you choose a deferred lifetime income annuity, you typically no longer have a cash value. But in exchange for turning over your money to an insurer, you get some powerful advantages. A woman who does this will know exactly how much income she'll receive at a future date. If interest rates decline in the future, she might get less income if she instead annuitizes a fixed annuity. Also, there's an advantage in firming up your plans now and knowing how much you'll receive in the future, instead of waiting to act, when you not might be able to.
Annuity expert Ken Nuss is the founder and CEO of AnnuityAdvantage, a leading online provider of fixed-rate, fixed-indexed, and immediate income annuities. It provides a free quote comparison service. He launched the AnnuityAdvantage website in 1999 to help people looking for their best options in principal-protected annuities. More information, including updated interest rates from dozens of insurers, is available at https://www.annuityadvantage.com or (800) 239-0356.
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BIZ TITANS REVEAL HOW TO REEL IN NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS GONE ROGUE Inspirational industry experts, including executives, best-selling authors and pro athletes, chime in on how to re-energize your resolutions and keep career and life goals on course By: Merilee A. Kern, MBA
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s we approach the second calendar quarter, we’re entering that precarious time when many begin to flail and outright fail with their New Year’s resolutions—no matter how impassioned or well-intentioned they were at the time of inception. This phenomenon is so pervasive that a litany of studies are “peeling back the onion” to reveal exactly why so many are unsuccessful in fulfilling career, life and self-enhancing promises we’ve made to ourselves. One recent Psychology Today article reveals that there may be four specific reasons “you may be standing in the way of your personal growth.” These are goals that are unclear, or feeling overwhelmed, discouraged or not ready for the change. And, while having a backup plan is an anxietyalleviating strategy often proffered by field pundits, an Elsevier-published study titled, How backup plans can harm goal pursuit: The unexpected
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downside of being prepared for failure, explores the notion that, “the mere act of thinking through a backup plan can reduce performance on your primary goal by decreasing your desire for goal achievement.” Speaking of anxiety, failing at New Year’s resolutions just may be impacting your emotional health. A report published by ReearchGate.net correlates the “conflict between goals (inter-goal conflict) and conflicting feelings about attaining particular goals (ambivalence)” that are both “believed to be associated with depressive and anxious symptoms.” Whatever the reason your own New Year’s resolution has veered off-course, it’s never too late to rally, turn the tide and start realizing some quick successes. But it does take a bit of concerted effort, ideation and bona fide grit to make those resolutions a reality. In an effort to pull back the proverbial curtain, I tapped a variety of high-achievers and “serial doers”—
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“Firestarters” in various industries and trades to share advice on what it takes to start, create and even disrupt in order to achieve goals. Their anecdotal circumstances and points of advice also exemplify differences between people who actually make things happen and those who only think about making impactful changes, but never quite get there. #1: Be Persistent with a Purpose Best-selling author, lauded corporate executive and soughtafter motivational speaker Steve Pemberton recommends unleashing “the power of persistence” with visceral determination. Having overcome a litany of adversities growing up in the foster care system to ultimately become a C-Suite powerhouse for global leaders the likes of Monster.com, Walgreens and Globoforce, Pemberton has walked the walk when it comes to “surthrival” and perseverance. Relative to the research mentioned above regarding the helpful or hurtful nature of back up plans, for Pemberton there was no such thing. There was simply no other option than to persist toward his goals, however small or large, that were doggedly pursued one at a time until, collectively, he reached that mountain peak. Then, he did it time and time again, also having spent much of his professional life helping others do the same. His childhood experiences not only gave him the resolve and tenacity to stay the course, but to do it with purpose and meaning—for Pemberton, a burning desire to “pay it forward” and help others break through obstacles in their own lives. #2: Consistency Breeds Commitment Ask people if they are committed individuals and many will say “yes,” however; commitment is often defined or regarded quite differently from culture to culture, and even
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person to person. Individuals often assert their commitment to their goals until a circumstance arises that knocks them off balance, comfortably absolving themselves of blame in the process. It’s no wonder a whopping 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions are purported to fail by February. “In order to remain committed to a goal or cause, one must conduct themselves with steadfast consistency in working toward it, and upholding it when you’ve achieved it—no matter what hardships present along the way,” urges social activist and acclaimed personal injury attorney Christopher Chestnut, partner at The Chestnut Law Firm. Despite Chestnut’s amazing early career trajectory, including recognition from former President Barack Obama (who was Senator at the time) for courtroom excellence, earning a National Bar Association award and winning a multi-billion dollar lawsuit against Big Tobacco, he suddenly found himself immersed in challenges threatening his reputation, livelihood and future at large. This included being in a dispute with his former mentor. While Chestnut was faced with possibly “losing it all,” having many chances to quit, his devotion to the idea of “justice because you deserve it”—the actual slogan of his law firm—gave him the emotional strength and fortitude to remain committed to the profession he worked so hard to attain. Consistency forges a path and, rather than focusing on the end destination, holding on to the ideals for “why” you want to grow can reinforce your commitment and serve as guideposts to help you navigate those inevitable bumps in the road. #3: Remain in Relentless Pursuit Russian-born Eugene Gold grew up poor, ultimately immigrating to the United States with the hope of a better life. In the process, he faced setbacks too numerous to count, from
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financial to professional to social. But he was relentless in working toward his career goals. So much so, Gold was coined a “relentless-preneur” for his unwavering belief that rejection actually fuels success. Gold reveres failure and regards rejection as an asset. Gold points out that, “Every single time you fail and every single time you get rejected, you are that much closer to a ‘yes’ and more knowledgeable at how to get there.” It’s with this maverick mentality that Gold built a business that’s grown by a staggering 4,400 percent. His incredible, fearless determination landed his company at No. 65 on the coveted Inc. 5000, also appearing on Entrepreneur 360 list twice. Producing such staggering “against the odds” results is certainly difficult, but entirely attainable with the right mindset. Another fast track case-in-point is Chi Ta, a self-made millionaire who grew his Airbnb business to $2.4 million upside in nine months, making him one of the world's largest Airbnb hosts by dollar volume. He not only attributes his rapid-fire success to determination, dedication and consistency, but also by being willing to take those calculated risks and leaps of faith needed to push past the status quo and not just be good ... but great. Before growing his Airbnb empire, Ta was working toward his “wealth” goals in the mortgage industry where he served for over a decade. But, when he uncovered gig economy opportunity in the homeshare space and curated what he felt was a powerful strategy related thereto, he brazenly pivoted and shifted his professional point of focus on the new pursuit. Today, Ta is one of the global leaders in his field and his now mentoring others on how to achieve just the same. Gold and Ta are examples of how quickly things can get back on track after an undesirable result. Their mega success demonstrates that people
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falling behind on their New Year’s resolutions can actually parlay pitfalls into renewed intentions that can reinvigorate. #4: Value and Demonstrate Loyalty It often takes a strong character to accomplish things in life, and this holds true for New Year’s resolutions as well. This according to “Character Coach” Gary Waters who enjoyed a 30-year career as a NCAA basketball head coach. Waters believes that character begins by being loyal to yourself and that quitting is the most disloyal thing you can do. Loyalty means different things to different people, of course. For Waters, loyalty is about the commitment one makes to a cause. It involves a feeling of devotion or obligation to something in both good times and bad. Other definitions describe loyalty as involving faithfulness to something to which one is bound by pledge or duty. In all instances, however, loyalty is about integrity—keeping one’s word or upholding expectations as demonstrated through one’s actions, optimally in a sustained and habitual manner. Waters believes that ingraining a sense of loyalty to one’s own wants and needs is a fundamental aspect of character building. Once you’ve mastered this for yourself, you can then impart the value of loyalty on those you have an impact on—be that in the workplace, at home or on a playing field. Irfan Khan also knows a thing or two about loyalty. As the president and CEO of Bristlecone, a company whose size he has doubled the last four years by completely centering it around the needs and wants of his customers, Khan is an expert in
“antifragility.” A concept defined by popular economic thinker Nassim Taleb, an antifragile system is one that, “instead of breaking under stress and change, thrives under it. The antifragile grow and improve from external shocks.” While typically applied to supply chain management and a consumer-centric approach and attitude in business, Khan asserts that trials and tribulations that test and attempt to undermine one’s loyalty can, and should, actually make that loyalty stronger and uncompromising. #5: Recalibrate When Required It is to be expected that one will face stress and difficulties in their road to successful resolutions, but some of those roadblocks may be signs it’s prudent to rethink your goals altogether. Career coach Sheeba Forbes faced this same dilemma when starting her practice intended to help women advance in the workplace. Many times, as her business was establishing itself, Forbes had to step back and reevaluate if a particular goal was what she actually wanted—or even needed—or if it was time to “course correct” and adapt her objectives slightly to accomplish the bigger picture of what she set out to achieve. This ability and willingness to readjust and reacclimate to new conditions and situations taught her the value of taking a break, stepping back to re-evaluate goals and ensure the “why” behind them still aligns with current circumstances and desires. To this point, Dr. Quinella Minix, a personal performance coach, concentrates on intrinsic motivation. She advocates a focus on knowing what drives you and why. Minix underscores that it’s easy to get
distracted by the “wrong why,” which can lead you down a path that wastes time and energy and can often take you further away from your goal. The demonstrated value of strategic recalibration aside, when it comes to getting New Year’s resolutions back on course, for many the secret sauce is simply a matter of maintaining one’s vision, focus and persistence. This mix is what helped former NFL wide receiver Marques Colston become the New Orleans Saints all-time leading wide receiver (one of the top 50 in NFL history for receiving touchdowns) and, today, an entrepreneur helping retired athletes and other professionals become skilled entrepreneurs and investors in their own right. “Even though I attended a small school, my ‘plan A’ was to go to the NFL,” Marques notes. “When people asked me if I had a ‘plan B,’ I would respond that my ‘plan B’ was for my ‘plan A’ to work. I just didn't see it any other way. It was all or nothing.” Can this “all or nothing” mentality help the throngs of folks failing with their New Year’s resolutions reel it back in and taste victory in their own right? It seems to me that such staunch intentions can certainly be a helpful means toward that end. But reality is there’s no one single method that can guarantee goal-setting success. The insights and perspectives above can help you ascertain what’s missing in your own plight and freshen your approach, optimally lighting that fire in your belly and sustaining it until you cross the finish line. It may not be easy, but perhaps you can perceive this truth as a thrill rather than a kill.
Merilee A. Kern, MBA, is an internationally-regarded branding and marketplace trends pundit—an industry voice of authority and tastemaker who spotlights noteworthy industry innovators, change makers, movers and shakers. She reports on noteworthy experts, brands, products and services across all categories as well as exemplary destinations, experiences and events. Reach her at www.TheLuxeList.com and on social media: Instagram www.Instagram.com/LuxeListReviews; Twitter www.Twitter.com/ LuxeListEditor; Facebook www.Facebook.com/TheLuxeList; and LinkedIN www.LinkedIn.com/in/MerileeKern.
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THE LIBRARY Libraries are not just rooms for storing books. They are palaces of the imagination. While public libraries are on the brink of being a thing of the past, residential libraries are the newest luxury and must-have status symbol. By: Andrew Humpreys
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s it possible that to the list of defunct building types – castles, cotton mills, public baths – we might one day soon add the library? Public libraries are closing across Europe, and the Americas as the job of the storage and retrieval of knowledge migrates to the digital realm. Architectural historian James Campbell argues that libraries have, since ancient times, proved adept at adapting to new technologies. In his The Library: A World History, he takes us to the oldest library in the world, the Tripitaka Koreana, whose shelves hold timber printing blocks rather than books. He introduces the Malatestiana Library in Cesena, Italy; completed in 1452, it looks more like a chapel, with rows of pews under a vaulted ceiling. Its bulky volumes are chained to desks; if you want to read a book, you are directed to the desk where it's located and must sit there. If you want a different book, you have to move to the desk where it's chained. With printing, books became smaller – and less precious – so they could be unchained and stored on shelves, first in alcoves, and later in stacks of multiple stories. By the 17th and 18th centuries, having a library became a status symbol. Some libraries, such as that at Austria's Altenburg Abbey, contained far more in the way of riotous decoration than they did books. Some libraries rebound their books to match the décor; others painted Trompe d'oeil books on their walls to disguise their meager collections. In the Private Air | Winter 2019/2020
19th century, gas lighting raised the risk of fire, and libraries became some of the first buildings to be constructed of iron. Campbell hedges his bets on the future of the library. They are places in which to read, but also to think, to dream, and to celebrate knowledge. He says there will always be a need for such places. Perhaps, as it did in the 17th and 18th centuries, the library will be the ultimate status symbol again – just not for public use. Private collectors are snatching up rare books at auction at record-setting numbers. Wealthy homeowners are already building grand personal libraries to house their vast collections. Case in point: inventor, entrepreneur, and founder of Priceline.com, Jay Walker's Connecticut estate is home to a 3 ½ level, 3,600 sq. ft. library embellished with custom woodworking, glass floors, and an angular staircase that is said to be inspired by the Dutch artist, M.C. Escher. Aptly named, The Walker Library of the History of the Human Imagination, the 50,000-volume library holds a remarkable selection of rare works and objects including a 1776 copy of the Declaration of Independence and an atlas from 1669 noted for being the first to show the sun at the center of the solar system. Whether public libraries will be obsolete or whether they will involve books and still be called libraries, only time will tell. But the trend for the ultra-luxurious private libraries has just begun. 54
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RIGHT: A glimpse of The Walker Library of the History of the Human Imagination, the private library of Jay Walker located on this Connecticut estate. BELOW: The main reading room at the New York Public Library, which was inaugurates in 1911. It is one of the largest rooms in the United States and currently seats approx. 624 readers.
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21ST CENTURY TITANS TAKE UP THE MANTLE: AMASS COLLECTIONS OF 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN AND TRIBAL ART RUGS By: B. Alexandra Szerlip (Two-time National Endowment for the Arts Writing Fellow)
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The Oriental Rug Market Pyramid
Museum-Quality | 13th to 18th centuries and early 19th century High-Collectible | Primarily early 19th century to 1875 Connoisseur-Caliber | Primarily circa 1850 to late 19th century High-Decorative | Primarily circa 1875 to 1910 Decorative | Primarily circa 1910 to 1970 Reproductions | Typically 1970 to present © Claremont Rug Company
Rankings in the rug pyramid are based on artistry, craftsmanship, quality of materials, condition, age and provenance. ABOVE: The “Oriental Rug Market Pyramid” created by Jan David Winitz, clarifies the often confusing field of handwoven rugs for all—from new buyers to serious investors. OPPOSITE: The cover rug of Sotheby’s catalog for its auction of the Estate of Vojtech Blau shows a 160-year-old Bakshaish, estimated $80,000/$120,000 and sold for $363,000.
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considerable attention. In 2013, a 17th-century Mughal rug from the Vanderbilt collection sold at Christie’s for $7.6 million. For the last forty years, Jan David Winitz, president and founder of Claremont Rug Company in Northern California, has followed in the footsteps of the art dealers who helped curate and assemble these important, early collections. To that end, Winitz developed his “Oriental Rug Market Pyramid,” a learning tool based on his long-time knowledge and experience. It has successfully helped 21st-century rug aficionados understand the merits of these extraordinary artifacts in their quest to acquire masterworks for display in their homes (some of Claremont clients’ substantial residences can accommodate 70 rugs or more at a time). Winitz’s Rug Pyramid, a six-level ranking of all handwoven Oriental rugs from historical pieces to
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modern production, takes into consideration every aspect from artistry, craftsmanship, quality of materials, condition, rarity and age, to provenance. Auction records for Museum-Level rugs, the highest tier in Winitz’s pyramid — primarily 15th through 18th-century pieces that the early American mega-collectors amassed — continue to be broken. Several years ago, one sold at auction for $9.59 million, a record at the time. In 2013, that record more than tripled when a 17th century Sickle Leaf Kirman, formerly owned by mining, banking and railroad baron William A. Clark and estimated between $5 million and $7 million, pulled in a whopping $33.7 million. Today, intact Level 1 pieces are incredibly scarce and cost-prohibitive for floor use, and few galleries and auction houses have much access to Level 2 and Level 3 rugs, the finest pieces woven in the 19th century.
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taken a year to achieve a decade ago. For every expertly curated collection Claremont purchases, dozens of rug caches are offered that fail to meet Winitz’s exacting standards. The Potomac Collection passed muster. The last important auction focusing on these late 18th century to 1875 rugs, from the estate of Vojtech Blau, a prominent New York carpet gallery owner in the mid-20th century, was held to soaring success by Sotheby’s in December 2006. Its top lot, a 9’ x 11’ Persian Bakshaish rug woven 160 years ago, estimated at $80,000 to $120,000, sold for $363,000. To understand the significance of this uptick of interest in Level 2 and 3 rugs, it helps to gain insight into why broad-scale recognition of these treasures has been so long in coming.
This vaulted Great Room with its spectacular view hosts two High-Collectible Persian antique carpets that add a stirring layer of sublime artistry to the gracious ambiance.
Thanks in great part to Claremont’s efforts, the market for these HighCollectible and ConnoisseurCaliber carpets has been escalating. Case in point is Claremont’s “Potomac Collection”, an assemblage of over 130 extremely rare 19th century pieces amassed over three generations by the heiress
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The best of these High-Collectible and Connoisseur-Caliber rugs, which are the epicenter of this elevated collecting interest, were created from the late 18th century through 19th century, during the rule of the Persian Qatar Dynasty. In 1925, the last of the Persian monarchies, the Pahlavis, came to power, making a point of downplaying the Qatar-period weavings for political reasons, in the same way that newly minted Egyptian pharaohs routinely defaced or destroyed the statues and monuments of their predecessors. This age-old tactic by the Pahlavis is explored in the just-published book, The Persian Carpet: The Forgotten Years 1722-1872 by Hadi Maktabi. It says: “From the political perspective, the Safavid period was lionized, and all subsequent art history was dismissed until the restorative dawn of the Pahlavi rule” (p.7).
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This practice slowed the recognition of great 19th century rugs, as it facilitated the rug market’s misunderstanding of what constitutes true quality. Over the last century, it traditionally graded Oriental carpets primarily by knot count and pile height, elements favored in the 20th century Persian decorative rugs (Level 5) that the Pahlavis orchestrated—instead of at times astonishingly original artistry and colorways reflected in the carpets of the preceding century. Another contributing factor in the delay in recognizing the artistic heights reached by the best 19thcentury rugs is that the majority of those purchasing art today often make choices based to a large extent on recognizable “names” — Picasso, Matisse, Jasper Johns, Warhol to mention a few. Winitz stresses, “Imagine if these works were unsigned. That there was little evidence of who made them, or exactly when. Imagine how much more difficult it would be if a work of art had to be taken completely on its own merits, its emotive and aesthetic impact,” Winitz asserts, “This is exactly the situation with Oriental rugs.” Signed rugs are mostly inscribed with the name of the person who commissioned them, not the weaver or workshop that wove it. In most cases, carpets can be identified only by the locale where they were woven (Sultanabad, Tabriz, Bijar, etc.). But even then, eight out of ten 19th century pieces fall into the fashiondriven High-Decorative category (Level 4)—primarily woven for the European market — handsome but often lacking visual depth and unique artistry. Furthermore, demand for all but the best of High-Decorative rugs, Winitz notes,
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has decreased due to contemporary home design, which the general affluent public incorrectly sees as incompatible with antique rugs. Among his clients, many are successfully incorporating 19th century rugs into their contemporary decors, as are style-makers such as Ellen DeGeneres, he adds. One way to spot serious collectors is by their “overflow” inventories. Claremont’s storage facility currently houses 765 client rugs, 157 of which were purchased in 2019 alone. 350 of the stored pieces belong to a single collector. Eighteen other clients in the United States, Italy, and Australia have opted to create their own rug “vaults”, dedicated cedar-lined rooms; one houses 325 pieces, another 195. So why stockpile? Motivations vary. Many collectors recognize the discrepancy between the perceived value of an art-level antique rug and other types of art and are convinced that Levels 2 and 3 rugs have yet to come into their own and, like Museum-Level rugs, their availability will continue to decrease and their worth will continue to accrue. Somewhat to her own surprise one Claremont client noted when viewing the suite of antique rugs in her home gallery of favorite paintings, “I love my rugs more than I love my Diebenkorns!” Other clients are motivated in part, through the recognition of the notably decreased access to these top-tier Qatar period weavings. Still others view their caches as tangible inheritance assets to be saved for their children. And there is the added benefit of getting to create one’s own private, rotating displays. Collectors with more rugs than they can display
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enjoy periodically “switching things up.” Winitz notes that when his team lays down stored inventory (Claremont provides an annual rotation service for major clients), it is not uncommon for the client to remark, “It’s like an old friend coming to visit.” Such emotional attachment isn’t unusual. “Selling my rugs,” collectors often say, “would be like selling my children,” a comment they don’t usually make about the other artworks they own. “The emotional as well as intellectual and visual effects that great rugs can have — that’s what makes art so compelling!” Winitz explains. “The eyes of clients continually get honed, just like a wine connoisseur develops a more ‘mature’ palate,” he continues. “They learn to almost instinctively recognize the difference between a “pretty” rug, an outstanding one, and one that’s a true masterwork.” New visitors to Claremont often comment on how expensive great rugs are. That’s because they’re seeing them through the lens of home furnishings. “Once their eyes have opened up, those same folks often say how undervalued they are as an art form,” he says. Winitz observes how exciting it is for clients to be able to recognize the varying qualities of antique Oriental rugs -— to differentiate between good and great, attractive and profound, commonplace and unique. “This is one of the most fulfilling aspects of rug collecting for both my clients and myself — when they see the magnitude, nuances and visual harmony for themselves, without having a “name tag” to look at or being told which rug is important and which is not. I’m always deeply satisfied to see the light of recognition in their eyes.”
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DECEIVING THE EYE ANTHONY MASTROMATTEO B. 1970 A City Upon A Hill Oil on canvas 36 x 48 inches Signed $18,500.00
ANTHONY MASTROMATTEO B. 1970 Intoxication (The Red Line) Oil on panel 12 x 12 inches signed $2,000.00
ANTHONY MASTROMATTEO B. 1970 Experience Oil on canvas 36 x 36 inches Signed $14,000.00
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Contemporary Trompe l’Oeil Master, Anthony Mastromatteo’s intriguing, eccentric works that evoke deep-thought through impressive illusions on view at Rehs Contemporary NY. By: Bella Kalt
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rompe l’Oeil is French for “to deceive the eye”, an historical tradition in which artists fool us into believing we are gazing at the actual object. Imagine looking at a painted fly that is so real that you want to swat it away, or a painted loaf of bread so real that birds will fly down to peck it. That’s trompe l’oeil, an art form that makes us challenge the limits between the painted world and ours. And no one does this quite like Anthony Mastromatteo who is a modern day master of the technique. Mastromatteo compels us to examine what exactly it is we are looking at… is it the real deal, or merely an image of something depicted? Quite simply, the artist wishes to impart that what the viewer is looking at is… paint. Indeed, his supersized renderings of comics taped to stark backdrops are so familiar and realistic that it is easy to think of it as an old comic strip taped to a panel. The artist himself explains his thinking about his work as a selection of tools and habits based on: “The placement of important elements in relationship to the realization of an ever-present persistence of play, experimentation and openness as vital to a healthy and lifelong creative orientation. If this last element is not present and nurtured, then the first two will eventually become stale.” 60
The real truth is that his work is more than paint on a canvas or letters on a page… we are observing ideas and the meanings that definitely run deep in the body of his work. Take for instance Mastromatteo’s word/image work Advent, which features the words “wait” and “weight” paired with a pocket-watch supported by the watch’s hands. Conventionally the word Advent alludes to the weeks of waiting and preparing for Christmas. One can simplying take this work to mean that you are waiting for something of significance. He cleverly juxtaposing the words to signify the weight of waiting for the best moments in life, while visually depicting the “weight” of time. Whether a comic, a poem or simply the tip of a pencil, this Contemporary Trompe l’Oeil Master challenges the viewer with truly convincing visual illusions. Perhaps it is just some paint on a canvas, or an old comic depicting Superman flying over the New York skyline, or maybe, just maybe it is something more than that. A collection of works by Anthony Mastromatteo are on view at Rehs Contemporary Gallery, who invites art lovers of all kinds, from first-time buyers to major collectors to view his technical mastery and eccentric tendencies. www.privateairny.com
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RETURN TO THE MAMOUNIA A daughter recalls the artistic result of cross-cultural dialogue between a world statesman and the son of a warlord. By: Sam Bayoumi
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he fascination artist Hassan El Glaoui (1924–2018) had for horses began at just seven years old when his father gave him and his brothers some pocket money. The other brothers spent theirs here and there on frivolous things. Hassan bought a horse. You might have thought his father would be very angry, but he felt it was an excellent investment. Besides, Hassan's father liked horses and had a whole stable full of them. Private Air | Winter 2019/2020
Portrait of Hassan El Glaoui
What sort of father, you might wonder, gives his son enough pocket money to buy a horse? He was Thami El Glaoui, a tribal warlord who, with the backing of the French, ruled southern Morocco from a power base in Marrakech for most of the first half of the 20th century. Hassan's daughter, Touria, tells the story of the young boy and his horse, as she is the 45-year-old founding director of the 1-54 Contemporary African Art 62
Fair, which takes place in London, New York, and Marrakech every year. She holds an MBA in Strategic Management and International Business from Pace University, New York and before 1-54 spent years working in banking, tech, and telecoms around the world. It's hard to connect this dressed-down, easy-going woman with a grandfather who, according to the May 20th, 1957 edition of Time magazine, ran a feudal empire, the revenues from which, “ranging from www.privateairny.com
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levies on Marrakech’s prostitutes to commissions on every commercial transaction in his domain, had made him rich beyond any man’s dreams.” By the time of Touria's birth, the family wealth was gone - stripped away in the wake of Moroccan independence, when anyone who had been allied with the colonial French was punished for it. She grew up in a series of ”regular” houses in the Moroccan capital of Rabat, all of which would have: “A very nice area for my father's studio, which was always at the heart of the house. He always painted, as long as I remember." Hassan El Glaoui’s love of painting went back almost as far as his love of horses. "But my grandfather was not supportive of his painting," says Touria. Help came from an unexpected quarter. Winston Churchill made his first visit to Morocco in 1935; it lasted six weeks, most of which he spent in Marrakech. He was captivated by the beauty of the country and was to return on numerous occasions, his last visit being in 1959. He favored La Mamounia hotel in Marrakech, where he would take up residence, amply provisioned with quantities of wine, spirits and www.privateairny.com
Champagne, boxes of cigars, and his painting equipment. As well as being one of the most significant political figures of the modern age, a grand orator, and the author of numerous books of history, Churchill was also a gifted artist, and painting was his favorite pastime. "When I get to Heaven," he wrote, "I hope to spend the first million years painting." He was a regular dinner guest of Thami El Glaoui. “The story was that Churchill saw a painting in my grandfather’s office,” says Touria, “and my grandfather told him, ‘don't know what to do with this son of mine, he just paints all day and all night.’ Churchill said he thought my father had talent, and painting was something he should pursue.” The upshot was that, at the age of 26, Hassan El Glaoui was packed off to Paris, where he studied at the École des Beaux-Arts. On his return to a post-independence Morocco, he was able to get a job working in the office of King Hassan II. The two men played golf together, and the King became an admirer of Hassan's paintings, which frequently depicted the equestrian traditions of tribal Morocco. “Luckily for my dad, the King liked to 63
make gifts of his artworks to official state guests, and we've got letters from President Bush, Mitterrand and Giscard D'Estaing thanking him for his paintings.” At one point, Touria settled in Europe to be closer to her aging parents. She began acting on behalf of her father, dealing with the museums and galleries who wanted to exhibit his work, “getting involved in the legal stuff.” Today she is busy prepping for the upcoming year’s 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fairs which highlights work from artists and galleries across Africa. Given her father’s example and her new-found passion for art, did she ever consider a career as an artist? “No, my father would never have stood for it,” says Touria. ‘You’re going to study something serious,’ he would have said.” Upcoming Fairs: 1-54 New York, La Mamounia, February 22-23,2020 1-54 London, The Caldwell Factory, May 8-10, 2020 1-54 Marrakech, Somerset House, October 8-11,2020 www.1-54.com Private Air | Winter 2019/2020
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UNIQUE METHODOLOGY INTERNATIONALLY-KNOWN DESIGNER, STEF-ALBERT INCORPORATES HIS LOVE AND KNOWLEDGE OF MUSIC INTO HIS DESIGNS
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here’s no getting around the fact that interior designer Stef-Albert sees the world a bit differently than most of us. As a musician and an artist, he has a heightened sensitivity to his surroundings that enables him to sense things in a room that the average person cannot.
The designer says he begins to visualize things in the room, adding “There is a certain logic to it. I take notes and then I go to my drawing room.” Once the “logic falls into place,” StefAlbert says he sometimes feels a little guilty about how quickly the design process goes. He credits his musical background with helping him see the current and future components of the room clearly.
When he has a new design project, StefAlbert first meets with the client to listen carefully to the client’s ideas and desires for the space.
“A room is like a song,” he explains. “There is a certain order to it... Music is based upon a very simple structure. It starts with the melody. If you don’t have the base, the structure can get lost.”
“From then on, I guide them gently through the design process,” he says. A next step is for him to spend some time alone in the space. “A room can be so many different things,” he explains. “What I design for a client is not necessarily what I would design for myself. I am in customer services after all. However I want to spend time alone in the space because the space dictates what needs to happen there.”
He goes on to discuss that it is no mystery how a hit song becomes a hit song. “Many people tend to just throw things together in a room, but the reason a hit song is a hit song is because everything is just right. It is balanced.”
Explaining that light, dimensions, and location all dictate what he can do with a space, Stef-Albert says he spends a few hours alone in a room, often just sitting on the floor in the middle of an empty room. “I observe the room and I take notes... Then everything seems to fall into place.”
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“Fundamentally, the way I go about working on apiece of music or working on the room is exactly the same. Many people tend to just throw things together in a room. A successful room has to be balanced.”
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In addition to holding a PhD in piano performance, Stef-Albert is a painter with works in major private and corporate collections. Born and raised in South Africa, he has residencies in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and in Provence, France. His interior design clientele includes heads of state, Forbes 100 members and other members of the international elite. Based in Manhattan, Stef-Albert Studios has completed projects in France, Morocco, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and the United States.
but only those in which one wants to linger have lasting appeal,” he explains. Stef-Albert is selective about the work he takes on, saying, “I will turn down a project if it does not offer creative potential or creative reward.” “I approach each design as a composer would in outlining the form of a symphony. Layers are built within classical proportions, while artistic liberties create one-of-a-kind originality. My design process is therefore not selecting beautiful objects to fill a space, but rather the skillful orchestration of proportion and combination.”
“The primary function of design is to make itself invisible while conveying the taste, and, above all, the lifestyle of the client,” Stef-Albert says when asked about his design philosophy. “My role as designer is to enrich the perspective and experience of the client, and to assist in establishing his or her own individual standards.”
“A successful room is measured by how one feels in the space,” he continues. “For me, a room must not merely look good, it must feel good... When I am choosing pieces, I ask, ‘Can you place yourself in that chair for more than five minutes? Can you imagine having a cup of tea in the chair?’”
He stresses that the three main elements of his work are balance, beauty, and rhythm as opposed to trend, force, or pretense. “Rooms are often impressive at first glance,
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“My goal with my work is to create beautiful comfortable living space that people want to live in.”
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THE ULTIMATE OCEANFRONT ESTATE With a prime oceanfront Meadow Lane address on Southampton's highly prized Billionaire's Row, this spectacular ultramodern estate on 2.96+/- acres is now completed. A collaboration between an internationally renowned architect and a preeminent Hamptons-based architectural firm, the superb design presents captivating Atlantic Ocean vistas through floor to ceiling walls of glass on two floors. The 11,000+/- sq. ft. of luxurious living space includes two spectacular master suites, six additional bedroom suites, and state of the art theater. Additional amenities include a dramatic infinity edge pool and spa, hard surface tennis court, a 6.5 car garage beneath the home, parking for 10 additional cars, a long and an elevated walkway to the pristine ocean beach. 1400 Meadow Lane, Southampton Exclusive $53,900,000
Vincent Horcasitas | Cell: 516-768-7330 | VHorcasitas@Saunders.com
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OCEANFRONT TO BAYFRONT ON MEADOW LANE On Southampton's renowned Meadow Lane stands a most extraordinary estate. A modern expression of elegant grandeur, this sophisticated residence seamlessly integrates Mediterranean style architecture, state of the art materials and exceptionally high-end brand-new ultramodern kitchen and bathrooms. Situated on 9.75 +/- acres amid exquisitely landscaped grounds, the 6-bedroom, 7-bath home presents dramatic panoramic views of both ocean and bay. With protected water views on both sides, 170 feet of oceanfront and over 500 feet of bayfront, lawn and heated Gunite pool on the ocean side and new Omni tennis court on the bayside. The interior offers a modern flow with soaring ceilings, an abundance of light and gracious living spaces with Mature landscaping and gated entrance for privacy complete this very special estate. 2020 & 1995 Meadow Lane, Southampton Exclusive $29,995,000
Mark Baron | Cell: 631-800-1125 | MBaron@Saunders.com
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A TRULY ELEGANT SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGE ESTATE On one of the most iconic streets in the Southampton Village estate area discover the epitome of elegance in this extraordinary home. Situated on 2 very private acres this home perfectly expresses the grandeur of a classic Southampton estate with every amenity for 21st century living and entertaining. Exceptionally tasteful, the expansive six-bedroom estate was constructed with the finest materials and craftsmanship. Perfectly crafted wall panels, ceiling coffers and staircases, carefully selected fabric wall coverings, and superb finishings speak to the attention paid to each perfect detail throughout this home which was designed by published decorator Markham Roberts. Perfect for entertaining the lower level features a large playroom, theater, billiards room and gym. In the heart of the Village Estate Section, this home is just a block to the ocean beach and moments to the village center. 72 Foster Crossing, Southampton Exclusive $19,995,000
Mark Baron | Cell: 631-800-1125 | MBaron@Saunders.com
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AMAGANSETT MODERN NEAR THE OCEAN BEACH Set high above the ocean on Amagansett's Bluff Road, this light-filled, Bauhaus inspired modern home is so close to the beach you can hear the pounding surf. This award-winning architect's own home is structured around a central square two-story living roomthe heart of the home. The well-appointed eat-in kitchen features a marble island, industrial stainless-steel countertops, and high-end appliances. The adjacent dining arbor features floor-to-ceiling French doors that extends across the covered 100' mahogany porch. The spacious second floor master suite has a chic glamorous white spa-like bath, a private terrace, and a door leading to the sunny upper deck that captures the sights and sounds of the nearby ocean. Three additional en-suites complete this home. Imaginative details including a curved wall of windows in the kitchen and master suite, and artful geometric touches, make this home special. 190 Bluff Road, Amagansett Exclusive $4,995,000 Roxane Mosleh | 917-821-9459 | RMosleh@Saunders.com Alyette Mosleh | 516-244-4989 | AMosleh@Saunders.com Bobby Ginsberg | 631-871-4059 | BGinsberg@Saunders.com
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ARCHITECTURAL GEM On one of the most iconic streets in the Southampton Village estate area discover the epitome of elegance in this extraordinary home. Situated on 2 very private acres reached by a long, gated driveway this home perfectly expresses the grandeur of a classic Southampton estate yet with every amenity for 21st century living and entertaining. Exceptionally tasteful, constructed with the finest materials and craftsmanship, it is luxurious yet has an air of ease and refinement. Perfectly crafted wall panels, ceiling coffers and staircases, carefully selected fabric wall coverings, and superb finishings speak to the attention paid to each perfect detail throughout this home, built to the highest standards and professionally designed by published decorator Markham Roberts and featured in House Beautiful. 56 Barnhart Street, Southampton Exclusive $19,999,000
Hans von Schirach | (516) 901-2344 | Hans@Saunders.com
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SHELTER ISLAND ESTATE SECTION WATERFRONT WITH DEEPWATER DOCK "Cherry Tree Farm," built in 1890, is one of the anchor estate homes along "Greenlawns" on Nostrand Parkway, the first subdivision on Shelter Island, and has been owned by one family since 1903. Unspoiled by modern hands, there are countless, breathtaking characteristics that remain intact. The long driveway wends past the grandfathered tennis court through an allee of grand old trees to a covered porch and the front door. Steps from the lawn descend to a sugarsandy beach and a dog-leg deep water dock, enjoyed by two generations of owners who were Shelter Island Yacht Club Commodores and by serious sailors. A vintage beach cabana is in a grandfathered position next to the staircase. Truly the last of its kind, "Cherry Tree Farm" is one of the jewels in the crown of Shelter Island estate homes. Also offered separately is 4 Nostrand Parkway, 7.68 +/- water view acres directly across the street, at $2,050,000. 5 Nostrand Parkway, Shelter Island Exclusive $9,250,000
Penelope A. Moore | Cell: 917-208-5519 | PMoore@Saunders.com
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SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE IN SAGAPONACK Welcome to a rare elegant 6,000+/- sq. ft. home on Parsonage Lane near the beach in Sagaponack. Extremely well built and impeccably crafted by Michael Davis Construction, this home is light filled and welcoming. The main floor flows easily from the open indoor living to outdoor, dining and entertaining spaces. The master suite with fireplace is also on this level, along with a pantry, laundry, mudroom, cabana bath and attached two-car garage. A tunnel connects to a separate cottage for guests, with a bedroom, full bath, living area and kitchenette. Outdoors is a heated Gunite pool in the private and beautifully landscaped backyard, and an outdoor shower. Everything you need is here. Simplify your life! 591 Parsonage Lane, Sagaponack Exclusive $ 8,995,000
Terry Cohen | Cell: 631-804-6100 | TCohen@Saunders.com Jon Vaccari | Cell 504-914-1239 | JVaccari@Saunders.com
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CLASSIC EASE Located just a block and a half off the ocean and moments to Main Street, this meticulously maintained home is ideal for those looking to make life a bit simpler and more manageable. All on a single level, the home features three bedrooms, four full baths, an elegant library with fireplace, formal dining, and a very large open and bright living room overlooking the beautiful grounds with mature specimen trees and pool. A long-covered veranda is the perfect place to enjoy late afternoons and sunsets, and an interior open-air courtyard ideal for outdoor dining. For those looking to build new, the 1.38-acre property can accommodate a very large 7,500+/- sq. ft. home, or for those wishing to add tennis, up to 5,500+/- sq. ft. A truly special location indeed. 76 Pierpont Street, Southampton Exclusive $8,995,000
Christopher Covert | Cell: 917-834-0635 | CCovert@Saunders.com
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BH SOUTH 2 ACRE ESTATE-ON RESERVE Enjoy a most comfortable country escape in this gracious, welcoming estate on south of the highway in Bridgehampton. In 6,500+/- sq. ft. the home offers six bedrooms, eight and one-half baths and every amenity one could desire. The spacious master suite features sitting area, French doors to the upper terrace, light-filled bath with beautiful marble-tiled floor, elegant clawfoot tub, dual sinks and frameless glass-enclosed shower. The finished lower level features a living/media room, mirrored gym, climate-controlled wine cellar, pub with wet bar and billiard table and multiple storage closets. Outdoor amenities include heated Gunite pool, pool, north/south tennis, playground, vegetable garden and a detached garage with carriage house above, all set on nearly two acres beautifully landscaped for privacy and color by renowned landscape architect Edmund Hollander. 678 Halsey Lane, Bridgehampton Exclusive $7,995,000
Laura White | Cell: 631-478-8385 | LWhite@Saunders.com
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SAGAPONACK FARM AND OCEAN VIEWS In a stellar location a few minutes to sandy ocean beaches with breathtaking views overlooking farm fields out to the Atlantic and colossal ocean breezes. Situated on 2.3 meticulously landscaped acres on a peaceful cul-de-sac off Sagaponack's prestigious Hedges Lane, is this charming residence encompassing eight bedrooms and six full baths, a spacious second floor master suite featuring an unforgettable view of field, sea and horizon. Much of the 5,200 +/- sq. ft. residence sprawls across one level; a living room and den with fireplaces, large dining room, kitchen, expansive screened-in porch overlooking a heated Gunite pool and spa, plus a private Jacuzzi room combine flawlessly to create a spectacular 28 Wilkes Lane, Sagaponack Exclusive $7,250,000
Ronald White | Cell: 631-252-1517 | RWhite@Saunders.com
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IMPECCABLE ESTATE ON EXPANSIVE RESERVE Impeccably renovated in 2019 by de la Motte | Schult, 499 Scuttle Hole Road is an artfully crafted 9,100+/- sq. ft. modern farmhouse bordering 50+/- acres of agricultural reserve. A private gated entry and majestic approach bring you inside this 2+/acre property with exceptional landscaping, splendid lawns, a 20' x 50' saltwater gunite pool, inlaid spa, pool house and ample room for tennis. Brand new interiors and endless farm views blend to form a stunning estate in the heart of horse country. Composed of perfectly proportioned open flowing light-filled spaces, the home has six generous en-suite bedrooms including two masters, seven bathrooms, two powder rooms, and six fireplaces. A grand double-height entertaining space with authentic timber beams and indoor/outdoor flow punctuate the elegant aesthetic. The amenities in the finished lower level include a movie theatre, gym, wine cellar and recreation space. There is a three-car garage, a porte cochere and plentiful parking. 499 Scuttle Hole Road, Water Mill Exclusive $7,495,000 Lilly de la Motte | Cell: 917-806-9496 | LDelamotte@Saunders.com Terry Cohen | Cell: 631-804-6100 | TCohen@Saunders.com
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NEW CONSTRUCTION MODERN FARMHOUSE FAR SOUTH IN WATER MILL The new modern farmhouse built by Farrell is located on a quiet street in deep south Water Mill, before the end of a cul-desac on a just-shy acre. The eight-bedroom home with eight full and two half baths provides 9,117+/-sq. ft. of living space. Enter the foyer to open concept living areas including the living room and great room, eat-in kitchen with high-end stainlesssteel appliances, a breakfast area, and multiple glass doors to expansive stone patio and covered porch. A first-floor master suite has two walk-in closets and luxurious bath with radiant heated floor, double vanity, soaking tub and shower. Upstairs is a second master suite, which features a generous private terrace, two walk-in closets and a beautiful bath with radiant heated floor and double vanity. The finished lower level provides large recreational space, a gym, media area, sitting area and two additional bedrooms sharing a bath. Outdoors enjoy the heated Gunite pool and spa set in the spacious rear yard. Amenities are endless. A must see. 138 Montrose Lane, Water Mill Exclusive $8,495,000 Mark Greenwald | 917-596-4426 | MGreenwald@Saunders.com
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CUSTOM BAYFRONT BEAUTY This luxurious waterfront traditional home, with glorious views over Gardiner's Bay and the private beach of Cranberry Hole Road, was designed by John Laffey and custom built by John Hummel. Dazzling architectural details complement the fabulous view from every room, beginning with the circular staircase floating between the two main living areas-- the kitchen, dining and casual living areas to the east, and the more formal living room to the west. Downstairs, all doors open to the waterside Gunite pool and outdoor decks, with a short boardwalk down to the private beach. Upstairs, a generously sized master suite features a private deck with unobstructed vistas to the east across the dunes and bay to Gardiner's Island and beyond. Three more bedrooms upstairs all face the bay, with another featuring a private waterside deck. 421 Cranberry Hole Road, Amagansett Exclusive $5,890,000 Edward Bruehl | Cell: 646-752-1233 | EBruehl@Saunders.com Jennifer Brew | Cell: 631-377-1862 | JBrew@Saunders.com Kieran Brew | Cell: 631-702-5764 | KBrew@Saunders.com
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AMAGANSETT NEW CONSTRUCTION CLOSE TO BEACH & TOWN New construction six bedroom, five and a half bath home built by Farrell in the Lanes of Amagansett is executed with modern design and finishes throughout. Bright open concept living spaces ideal for entertaining include the great room with fireplace, custom designed eat-in kitchen with waterfall island and high-end stainless-steel appliances, formal dining and a pantry. The upstairs master suite includes a private terrace and radiant-heated flooring in the bath; three additional en-suite bedrooms are also on this level. In the finished lower level are an open recreational area, sitting area, two bedrooms sharing a bath, and a laundry. Outdoors relax or entertain on the generous patios and enjoy the 36' heated Gunite pool. Additional features include steel spine staircase with steel railings, attached two-car garage and full metal roof. Situated just a few minutes to the ocean beach as well as Amagansett's village center. 54 Miankoma Lane, Amagansett Exclusive $5,295,000 Barbara Weinman | Cell: 516-769-1762 | BWeinman@Saunders.com Sarah Minardi | Cell: 631-987-8916 | SMinardi@Saunders.com
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IDEALLY LOCATED IN AMAGANSETT VILLAGE NEAR TO OCEAN BEACHES This stunning, custom-built seven bedroom, five and a half bath new construction boasts over 5,000+/- sq. ft. of bright, inviting and beautiful living space. Upon entry, your gaze is drawn to the full wall of glass doors opening to the grand covered rear porch which overlooks the heated Gunite pool with spa, and out to the lovely pool house with full bath and custom crafted daybeds. The open concept first floor living areas with wood floors flow among the light-filled eat-in kitchen with custom handcrafted woodwork. The master features his and hers closets and a chic, luxurious bath with mosaic tile walls, floor and wainscoting, frameless glass enclosed shower with bench, and a double vanity. This one of a kind home is located in an unbeatable location, in the heart of Amagansett village with easy access to shops, restaurants and pristine ocean beaches. 114 Montauk Highway, Amagansett Exclusive $4,995,000
Romaine Gordon | Cell: 516-317-1593 | RGordon@Saunders.com
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BREATHTAKING TRADITIONAL IN THE VILLAGE This exceptional 5,500+/- sq. ft. home sets a new standard in luxurious living. There are four bedrooms, four full baths and two half baths on offer, as well as multiple living and entertaining spaces. Sweeping hardwood floors invite you into the grand living room with cathedral-like ceilings, oversized windows and sliding doors that allow living to spill out to the poolside patio. Downstairs, the basement offers an abundance of extra living space with a music studio, wine cellar, recreation room with a full bar, a half bath and a laundry already in place. Outside, the 25m (82') Gunite pool is solar heated and adjacent to the tucked away spa. This marvelous entertaining space also features a pool house and outdoor kitchen surrounded by gorgeous gardens and lush lawn. 2 Borden Lane, East Hampton Exclusive $4,950,000
John Brady | Cell: 631-294-4216 | JBrady@Saunders.com
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BRAND NEW IN EAST HAMPTON VILLAGE Brand new construction by Aran Construction located on Talmage Lane in East Hampton Village. This beautiful 4,600+/- sq. ft. traditional home features seven bedrooms, a modern kitchen and open plan great room with glass doors along the entire back wall. There is a ground floor master bedroom, a lower level that features a gym, a media room and a wine cellar. There is a large detached garage and a gunite pool surrounded by patio and lawn. The home also features solar, Sonos throughout, and Lutron shades. This village home overlooks a gorgeous open reserve area, and there are sidewalks to the heart of East Hampton Village. 11 Talmage Lane, East Hampton Exclusive $3,995,000
Jennifer Wilson | Cell: 631-219-2771 | JWlson@Saunders.com Treacy Cotter Villante | Cell: 631-848-0536 | TVillante@Saunders.com
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STYLISH NEW CONSTRUCTION IN SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGE Modern meets farmhouse in this new construction home south of Hampton Road in Southampton Village, just a quick jaunt to the beach and the many amenities of the village center. The beautifully crafted 4,625+/- sq. ft. home offers three levels of living with six bedrooms and six and a half baths. Light-filled interiors pair white walls and ceilings and wood floors with impeccable finishes, innovative European design features, shiplap and wainscoting, sliding barn doors and thoughtful details such as antique and rustic accents and chic bronze fixtures in kitchen and baths. In the finished lower level a living area, climate-controlled wine cellar, gym, bedroom and marble bath complete the ample interiors. Outdoors in the private backyard enjoy the 33' heated Gunite pool, pool house, and al fresco lounge with outdoor gas fireplace. 120 Leland Lane, Southampton Exclusive $3,850,000
Lylla Carter | Cell: 631-8751976 | LCarter@Saunders.com Krae Van Sickle | Cell: 516-769-7877 | KVanSickle@Saunders.com
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NEW CONSTRUCTION SAG HARBOR MODERN FARMHOUSE Built by Farrell, this new construction modern farmhouse is set on 1.67+/- acres. The home features modern finishes throughout and offers 6,056+/- sq. ft. of living space with seven bedrooms, six full and two half baths. The first-floor master suite includes two walk-in closets and bath with radiant heated flooring and double vanity. A laundry, mudroom and cabana bath are also on the first level, along with an attached two-car garage with radiant heated flooring. Upstairs are four en-suite bedrooms, two of which share a large terrace, and a second laundry room and a linen closet. The finished lower level includes a media room, gym, recreation area, two bedrooms sharing a bath, and storage space. Outdoors relax or entertain on the stone patio or expansive covered porch overlooking the heated Gunite pool and spa. 1224 Sagg Road, Sag Harbor Exclusive $3,695,000
Jackie Lowey | Cell: 631-766-8978 | JLowey@Saunders.com
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QUOGUE'S MOST AFFORDABLE DUNE ROAD BAYFRONT WITH OCEAN ACCESS Overlooking the Quogue Canal, Shinnecock Bay and the Quogue Field Club Golf Course, this turnkey Dune Road waterfront is the most affordable home in desirable Quogue. Set on 1.2 private acres surrounded by acres and acres of preserved land, you'll enjoy the Hamptons' famous light, some ocean views and spectacular sunsets from the home's waterfront decks. Built on multi-levels, the first level boasts walls of glass, vaulted ceilings with beams, driftwood oak floors, and an open concept kitchen, dining and living room with built-ins and wood-burning fireplace. A few steps down are three guest bedrooms, bath and mudroom. The large master suite fills the second floor, complete with its own private waterfront deck, two walk-in closets, and luxurious bath with steam shower, soaking tub and heated floors. There's also a cozy loft for those extra guests, an office or gym. Other highlights include many upgrades in recent years and deeded access to the ocean. Don't miss this bargain! 147 Dune Road, Quogue Exclusive $3,499,999
Aimee Martin | Cell: 631-357-0016 | AMartin@Saunders.com
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OCEANFRONT HOME - BETWEEN THE BRIDGES WESTHAMPTON BEACH Surround yourself with the pristine beauty of a little-traveled stretch of ocean beach between the bridges in Westhampton Beach, approximately 1/2 mile east and west from the nearest public access and discover a compelling investment opportunity. This 2+ acre property providing 146' of ocean frontage is uniquely protected by a jetty just to the west that has allowed the beach to build up instead of diminishing in storms. High dunes protect the homesite. A much-loved and enchanting cottage currently occupies the property - a reminder of the days when the Hamptons were quieter, a place to escape from the city to the therapeutic power of the idyllic beach in all its dramatic beauty. Opportunity exists here to build a substantial new home with pool and pool house, with panoramic ocean views and your own beautiful oceanfront on an unspoiled stretch of beach. 153 Dune Road, Westhampton Beach Exclusive $5,950,000
Jeanmaria Braat | 631-786-9705 | JBraat@Saunders.com
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EUROPEAN MODERN Clean lines, open floor plan, and indoor-outdoor living with an emphasis on green building make this North Haven home distinct from all others on the market. The park-like grounds, European-style pool and gardens, and proximity to Sag Harbor Village and a bay beach make it especially alluring. With more than 7,500+/- sq. ft. on three levels, the home mindfully incorporates green building with effortless style and the modern conveniences of today's Hamptons' homes: floor-to-ceiling windows, radiant heat flooring beneath wide-plank European oak, standing seam metal roof wired for solar, European kitchen, and multiple master bedrooms. The residence offers five en-suite bedrooms, including a first-floor junior master and two masters upstairs, each with its own deck overlooking the expansive lawn and heated Gunite pool. The second floor has two additional bedrooms and a home office and library. 75 Sunset Beach Road, Sag Harbor Exclusive $3,395,000 Sarah Minardi | Cell: 631-987-8916 | SMinardi@Saunders.com Nanette M. Shipley | Cell: 917-837-6225 | NShipley@Saunders.com
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A Compelling Opportunity on Meadow Lane Exclusive Representation The first time for sale. An original Atlantic Ocean beach house with protected frontage along miles of white sand. An ideal site to redevelop with ample room for a substantial home, oceanside pool and tennis court. Nearly 3 acres with 150’ of frontage and views of Shinnecock Bay. Just listed exclusively. $21.5M WEB# 345058
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