Elite Traveler November-December 2016

DISCOVER

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We love… the Warner Bros. Estate

Nestled in 1.3 acres of Beverly Hills is the 13,000 sq ft former home of Harry Warner. Marilyn Monroe once lived in the mansion's guest house. $39.999m, contact Joyce Rey of Coldwell Banker Previews International +1 310 285 7529, joyce@joycerey.com

Property

New York, New York “Luxury buyers don't want to have to leave the building for the new necessities (gym, spa, salon),” says Noble Black of Douglas Elliman. “They want the best an elevator ride away, while demanding impeccable service and exquisite design.” So here is our pick of the new breed of super-luxury buildings in town…

520 WEST 28TH BY ZAHA HADID Designed by the late, world-renowned architect, the 11-story building houses 39 luxury condos by the High Line in Chelsea. Inside there are expansive living areas, a parking garage with robot valets, a private 3D IMAX theater, all housed within a hand-rubbed metal façade. The five-bedroomed Penthouse – PH-37 – boasts a glass-enclosed pavilion, a 2,552 sq ft wraparound terrace complete with outdoor kitchen and terraced garden, as well as a three-story staircase designed by Hadid. Penthouse, $50,000,000 info@520w28.com, +1 212 502 5528

432 PARK AVENUE With 360-degree views over Central Park, George Washington Bridge, the Empire State Building, Brooklyn and New Jersey, it is no surprise that 432 Park Avenue is the tallest residential building in the world. Built on the site of the old Drake Hotel, the 96-story, 1,396-ft tall tower is one of New York City’s most sought-after addresses. The condominiums feature ceilings measuring 12ft 6in high, plus 10ft x 10ft windows which all combine to create grand residences – in the sky. From $17,500,000 info@432parkavenue.com, +1 212 432 2389

FIFTEEN HUDSON YARDS This 88-story tower is the first residential block to be built in this emerging neighborhood. Encircled by the High Line in Chelsea, the cylindrical design maximizes the panoramic views. Measuring over 5,000 sq ft, the 88th floor duplex penthouse features four bedrooms, seven bathrooms and a living room with 26ft-high ceilings. Tower amenities will include a 75-ft swimming pool and sky-top suite with fireplace, dining space plus views over the Hudson. Duplex penthouse, from $32,000,000 info@livehudsonyards.com, +1 212 385 1515

Words: Susie Moir. Photos: Courtesy Related-Oxford, Unlimited Style Real Estate Photography