Luxury Portfolio

PROPERTY FEATURE || LUXURY PORTFOLIO INTERNATIONAL ®

I

N T E R N A T I

O N A L ®

V O L U M E 0 5 | I S S U E N O . 0 2

EXQUISITE PROPERTIES LUXETRENDS ® CONVERTED SPACES MARKET PULSE

luxuryportfolio.com

1 | |

John Kritsonis & Karl Lindor Windermere Real Estate/East,Inc. | 206.498.0288 & 206.890.8227 Johnk@windermere.com & Karl@windermere.com | www.KritsonisLindor.com

letter from John Kritsonis & Karl Lindor || Windermere Real Estate/East,Inc.

WELCOME

WELCOME TO LUXURY PORTFOLIO INTERNATIONAL®

Luxury Portfolio International® is a unified collection of the world’s most experienced, visible and highly-regarded experts in luxury real estate. As the premium division of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World,® this unique, exclusive program gives us a global platform to market our most important listings to a select group of affluent consumers, around the world. We are proud to have been selected for membership to Luxury Portfolio International.® Today we are gifting you the latest edition of Luxury Portfolio Magazine because we believe where you reside should reflect your passions in life. There are so many aspects that go into the creation of an inspiring home. We hope you will find the following pages of this magazine as inspiring as we do, and that they will help you as you realize your own personal vision of home. In this issue, you will find the Luxury Portfolio Market Pulse which highlights “tech-cities” from around the world, three spaces ingeniously converted into luxury homes, the lowdown on where to eat at Rio 2016 in “Eat-inerary,” and a tea-centric experience in Sri Lanka. And, if these excursions into the world of luxury pique your interest in the extraordinary homes that are currently available virtually anywhere in the world, visit the award-winning luxuryportfolio.com, where more than 35,000 of the world’s most exceptional homes are presented annually.

We hope you enjoy this edition of the Luxury Portfolio magazine, and if we can help you meet your real estate objectives, please feel free to contact us. It would be our pleasure to work with you.

Sincerely, John Kritsonis & Karl Lindor www.KritsonisLindor.com

John Kritsonis & Karl Lindor Windermere Real Estate/East,Inc.

|| TABLE OF CONTENTS

LUXURY PORTFOLIO INTERNATIONAL ®

VOLUME 05 || ISSUE NO. 02

HGTV’s Ultimate House Hunt 2015 | 5 Check out this year’s fabulous winning properties Exceptional Sales | 8 A selection of Luxury Portfolio’s recently sold properties What We Love About Berlin | 11 Art, music, fashion & more! LuxeTrends ® | 12 See the latest in innovation, exploration & relaxation

PAGE ______ 12

Curated | 18 The smartwatch race: tech meets tradition Artisan | 20 A tea-centric experience in Sri Lanka

luxuryportfolio.com

Jet Set | 22 “Eat-inerary” for Rio 2016

Market Pulse: Tech Cities | 25 Current activity in a selection

PAGE ______ 27

of markets impacted by the tech industry

PAGE ______ 30

Unlikely Luxury: Converted Spaces | 27 Creative conversions that think outside the box Celebrity Estates | 30 Paula Deen, Steve Martin & Nicole Richie

PAGE ______ 22

Cover Photo: See more of this exquisite South African estate by searching Web ID: MXBC88 at luxuryportfolio.com

www.KritsonisLindor.com

Bellevue, WA | $16,500,000 Flawless execution of this European influenced masterpiece situated on a private 2 acres. Dramatic entry boasting exquisite Marble, Granite & Onyx. Indoor pool & spa with awe-inspiring mosaic walls. Minutes to downtown Bellevue & Seattle. 5 Bed, 6.75 Baths & 13,610 Sq Ft. MLS#849889 John Kritsonis & Karl Lindor — 206.498.0288 & 206.890.8227 Web ID: VMEW

Issaquah, WA | $3,998,000 Private south Lake Sammamish living with a contemporary design. Enjoy all that the lake has to offer! 67 ft of sandy waterfront, dock, boat/jet ski lifts, hot-tub & slide! Ideal location, with private gated entrance, 3 car garage & ample guest parking. 5 Bed, 4.75 Baths & 5,670 Sq Ft. MLS#816689 John Kritsonis & Karl Lindor — 206.498.0288 & 206.890.8227 Web ID: ZODW

Bellevue, WA | $2,340,000 Modern new construction with a taste of Northwest flair! Swarovski crystal chandelier, sconces & vibrant maple hardwoods. Gorgeous views of Seattle & Lake Washington! Everything you need, including; movie theater, Viking appliances, wine cellar & wet-bar. 6 Bed, 6.5 Baths & 6,445 Sq Ft. MLS#856967 John Kritsonis & Karl Lindor — 206.498.0288 & 206.890.8227 Web ID: WYMW

North Bend, WA | $2,230,000 Peaceful seclusion on 3.10 acres with spectacular Cascade mountain views embraced by lush landscaped gardens. This gorgeous lodge retreat features a private guest suite, 10 person theater, indoor lap pool, billiards room & 3 car garage. 4 Bed, 4 Baths & 7,168 Sq Ft. MLS#797820 John Kritsonis & Karl Lindor — 206.498.0288 & 206.890.8227 Web ID: XGJW

John Kritsonis & Karl Lindor Windermere Real Estate/East,Inc. 14405 SE 36th St Ste.100 Bellevue, Washington 98006

CHICAGO | 161 N. Clark Street, Suite 1200 | Chicago, IL 60601 | USA | 800.621.6510 LONDON | 1 Northumberland Avenue | Trafalgar Square | London WC2N 5BW | UK | +44 20 3399 9040 SINGAPORE | 1 Raffles Place | Level 24 Tower 1 | Singapore 048616 | +65 6408 0507 LuxuryPortfolio.com