the Experience
The physical characteristics of a residence are important, but homes that truly resonate with buyers provide the experiences they crave.
By Roger Grody
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UniqueHOMES.com
Doorstep Adventures
For many, experiential luxury is the integration of a home into a spectacular natural environment, ensuring immediate access to outdoor adventures. Panoramic views may not be enough to satisfy buyers looking for inspiration, but an immersion into nature — allowing them to literally step out their doors to ski, hike, or sail — transforms views into experiences. At Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, Montana, owners of contemporary, architecturally acclaimed homes enjoy world-class skiing, hiking, fly fishing, and horseback riding steps from their doors. “Thoughtfully designed by Olson Kundig, floorto-ceiling windows bring the outdoors inside with expansive vistas and radiant sunlight,” says Ania Bulis, vice president of sales and founding broker of The Big Sky Real Estate Co. “When you’re ready to venture outside, miles of trails and activities provide an immediate connection to nature.” Luxury meets rusticity outside Park City, Utah, where Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Utah Properties recently offered an 8,800-squarefoot luxury log cabin on 160 acres in the gated community of Wolf Creek Ranch. The $12.5 million property (sale pending) offers immediate access to nature's wonders. Listing agent Matt Mullin states,
Moonlight Basin photos © Zakara Photography
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iscussions of luxury residential properties often focus on a grand scale, the contributions of celebrity interior designers, and, naturally, highly coveted locations. But homes are intrinsically personal and it is the experiential, rather than the physical confines, that truly defines luxury. Whether it involves an ability to host worldclass culinary events, the integration of art and culture, or replicating a five-star resort spa, a home’s experiences can elevate the space. “Designing luxury homes offers the thrill of transforming clients' dreams into reality,” reports architect William Mungall, partner at Los Angeles-based Landry Design Group (LDG), a firm responsible for acclaimed residences around the world. “From dedicated art galleries and sculpture installations to car displays, champagne rooms to walk-in jewelry vaults, the possibilities are endless,” says Mungall. Michael Nourmand, president of Nourmand & Associates, a prominent Beverly Hills real estate firm, reports, “Luxury buyers are using their homes as entertainment hubs, creating memories with friends and family.” He indicates that experiential spaces — amenities such as state-of-the-art screening rooms, pools, and elaborate gyms — are priorities.
photo courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Utah Properties
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