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Owning a luxurious home is about so much more than just

bricks and mortar its all about the lifestyle that goes with

it. Thats why we have decided to introduce further features

covering all the things that go simultaneously with luxury

living. As well as our regular article featuring super cars to

adorn your driveway, we now have a special focus on fashion. This issue we look

at a new Spa Collection in cashmere from the LisaT label that proves ideal for

travel during spring and summer.

Desire on page 26 is another new addition to the magazine. This time its a

jewel encrusted limited edition watch rom Chopard, uture objects o desirecould be the most abulous camera, exclusive perume, rare vintage wine you

name it. As or travel, we select our o the fnest destination resorts around the

world starting on page 36.

Propertywise, well, where to begin? We have just about every type o highly

desirable residence imaginable rom slick city apartments in Houston and

London to coastal homes in Sicily, Sardinia and the French Riviera. Then there

are Rocky Mountain homes in Canada and marina properties in Malta, Monaco,

the Seychelles and Rhode Island in the USA.

But thats enough rom me we would very much like to hear rom you or a

change. Please take a ew moments to complete our reader survey on page 98, not

only will it help us fnd out more about what you require rom the magazine but

you can also win a abulous overnight stay or two people at the fve-star Jumeirah

Carlton Tower in Knightsbridge.

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publishers will not accept any responsibility for any errors, loss or

omissions which may occur. The publishers would like to thank all

those companies and individuals who took part in the magazine

and wish them every success.

READERS PLEASE NOTE: Some properties will be actually priced in

foreign currency and subject to exchange fluctuation. Property

buyers should allow for extra financial costs such as legal advice,

local taxes etc. which may not be covered in the advertised prices.

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are given in this magazine as a guide only. Please request further

details from the advertiser as required. Private advertisers are

responsible for their own descriptions. Please take care to verify

what you are buying in writing before proceeding. The publisher

suggests all buyers of property seek independent legal advice

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T H E F I N E S T H O M E S , T R AV E L & L I F E S T Y L E

Front Cover:

Anahita, Mauritius

Welcome!

On the BA cover:Port Erroll, Cruden Bay,

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Luxury collectionA magnifcent mansion in Surrey and a gorgeous Georgian residence in Mayair

Perfection in Park LaneFamous interior designer Nicky Haslam perects a pair o penthouses

Chic in cashmereThe LisaT Spa Collection is cool in more ways than one

DesireCould yours be a jewel-laden Chopard watch perhaps?

DrivewayOur Top Ten dream drives plus summer events or discerning car enthusiasts

Destination resortsFour o the most exclusive places to stay

Green and pleasant landUK country estates or the well-heeled who just love living in Wellies

Heady heights of Houston

We large it in the most luxurious way possible in the Texas state

Fair gameIs the Canadian property market going or gold ater the Winter Olympics?

Island idyllsThe Italian isles o Sardinia and Sicily make or magical homes in the Med

Blue is the colourBut not the mood as we seek prime properties on the sparkling Cote dAzur

Marina lifeSail into some o the worlds most superb yachting centres, moor up and stay a while

Ahead of the competitionThe winners o this years Asia Pacifc Property Awards are revealed in Hong Kong

The Asia Pacifics Best 2010Showcasing this years winners in the Asia Pacifc Property Awards

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6 2 T h e B i s h o p s A v e n u e L o n d o n N 2

A spectacular new

mansion of 20,000 sq.ft.

set in over an acre of grounds

with a state of the ar t leisure complex

Sole Selling AgentA Development by

www.fitzroygroup.co.uk

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BUYUK

The whole essence of the character of this

charming Surrey estate is beautifully

described by an inscription on one of its

garden benches, believed to have been

crafted for Lady Iveagh: Not wholly in the

busy world nor quite beyond it blooms the

garden that I love.

Pyrford Court is an exceptional Grade II

listed mansion in superb formal and woodland

grounds with the most spectacular views.

The property was built on land which was

formerly part of Woking Park, lying within the

southern area of Windsor Forest. In 1906 the

land was purchased by Lord Iveagh from his

father in law, the fourth Earl of Onslow and the

mansion and grounds gradually evolved fromthen on.

In 1911 Lord Iveagh decided to enlarge the

accommodation by adding two wings, terraces

to the north and south and a Venetian bridge

to connect the north terrace to the north lawn.

The work commenced but was held up by the

outbreak of the First World War and so

was completed once peace was restored in a

slightly modified manner and with the

inclusion of a swimming pool.

Claims to fame

During the Second World War, Pyrford Court

was used by the Headquarters Staff of the 20th

Guards Brigade. In November 1940, HM

King George VI inspected the guards and

actually dined in the Blue Room. After the

death of Lord Iveagh in 1967, the estate

passed to his three daughters and remained

empty until it was sold 10 years later. Since then

parts of the house have been used as a

residential care home and solicitors offices.

The gardens have hosted music festivals andthere have been classical music performances

in the ballroom. In the 1980s, the house was

also used as the location for the first filming

of The Omen with Gregory Peck.

In 2000 the house was sold again and the

current owners have been responsible for

tuning it back into the English country

home that it was originally intended to be.

Following its remarkable restoration, it now

affords the comfortable warmth of family

living at the same time as offering some

hugely impressive rooms for entertaining and

personal enjoyment.

Old meets new

The outstanding, south-facing master bedroom

suite spreads over most of the first floor of the

central wing of the house and comprises a

study, bedroom, bathroom and sizeable dressing

area. Throughout the house, a different styleof ceiling can be seen in each of the principal

rooms, varying from fine plaster work and

beautiful vaulting to panelling and a fresco.

This attention to detail is mirrored in the

elaborate headwork to columns and pillars,

the extraordinary woodwork of the banisters,

the marble and stone fireplaces, and the

range of cornicing throughout the property.

However, the mansion certainly isnt stuck in

a time warp, a Crestron system controls

lighting as well as air conditioning and music

to the main rooms.

The gardens were developed by the Countess

of Iveagh in discussion with her friend,

Gertrude Jekyll and, although many of the

statues and figures that were designed for the

original gardens are no longer there today, the

carved pink marble fountain that was designed

in Italy from a photograph of one seen in

Dubrovnik by Lord Iveagh, is still intact. It can

be found in the corner where the two stretches

of the wisteria walk pergolas meet in the

north lawn. The wisteria at Pyrford Court isyet another impressive feature of this glorious

estate, attracting gardeners from near and far

to admire the fronds which explode in a burst

of colour every May.

WhereWoking Park,

Surrey, United Kingdom

Price 20m / 22m / $30m

Savills+44 (0)20 7499 8644

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If youre looking for an exclusive address

right in the heart of Mayfair, then look

no further than this fabulous Georgian

residence. Just off Park Lane between

Grosvenor Square and Hyde Park, it spans

approximately 1,440m. The Grade II listed

property had a major restoration projectcarried out on it in the mid 1990s while a

connecting mews house has been newly built

in period style.

There are so many outstanding features of

this magnificent home that its difficult to

know where to begin but they include a private

terraced garden, a 10.36m swimming pool and

secure garaging for four to six cars. All highly

valuable assets in such a location. The main

house is air conditioned throughout and there

is even a lift which serves all the principal floors.

French influenceThe house was given its present ornate internal

appearance in 1903-4, as a result of Arthur W.

Davis, who was probably a merchant with

South African connections. He commissioned

a very costly internal reconstruction in the

Empire style from the architects W. H.

Romaine-Walker and Besant, and decorators

Charles Mellier and Company, who employed

French workmen on the job.

There is a marble floor to the entrance halland the reception rooms are good examples

of the French taste of the Edwardian years,

particularly the drawing rooms at first-floor

level with their rich gilded ornament. Yet

another fabulous feature is the elegant curved

staircase complete with cast iron balustrades

and brass hand rail, rising above a diminishing

oval well. Even the custom-made stair runners

are taken from Louis XIV designs.

Poolside pleasureMoving on to the swimming pool area, this has

a vaulted ceiling with a gym, shower and plenty

of space for comfortable poolside seating. A

corridor leads to the large wine vaults and the

connecting mews house. This property in turn

has three reception rooms and three bedrooms

over the large, aforementioned garage. Between

the main house and mews house is the private

terraced garden with a light lantern looking down

into the swimming pool complex.

The master bedroom suite occupies the

second floor and comprises the bedroom, sitting

room, dressing room and two en suite marble

bathrooms. Heading further skyward, the third

and fourth floors offer five more bedrooms, five

bathrooms and dressing rooms.

Last but far from least, the domestic offices

comprise a large fully fitted kitchen with

separate servery/utility room, two staff bedroom

suites (both with bathrooms), a kitchenette,

large storage and plant rooms. The full pictureis of a rare Mayfair mansion that will enchant its

owners and enthral their guests.

WhereMayfair, London, United Kingdom Price 32.5m / 36m / $49m Wetherell +44 (0)7529 5566

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A fine catchCruden Bay is a small village in Scotland, on

the north coast of the Bay of Cruden in

Aberdeenshire, Being just 24 miles from

Aberdeen, the oil capital of Europe and

probably the world, it has not been hit by the

recession and the entire surrounding area is

prosperous. Aberdeen itself is like any new

cosmopolitan city with all the amenities you

could wish for and an international airport.

In the early 1900s Cruden Bay was home to

one of three old grand hotels owned by

British Rail, the others being Gleneagles and

Turnberry. Hence the famous Cruden Bay golfcourse which our featured property within the

fishing community of Port Errol overlooks.

Port Erroll was purchased three years ago

from a local family who had worked the

salmon fishery for hundreds of years. Port

Erroll Developments purchased it to carry on

this tradition as its one of the only places

where there is the right to fish for wild salmon

in the UK.

Donald Trump came to the area a few years

ago and fell so in love with the coastline

that he purchased a huge part of it. He is

currently spending over 1 billion building

what he claims will prove to be the best

golf development in the world, 14 miles from

Port Errol.

Because of Port Errolls unique site, the

developers decided to apply for planningpermission to build a new house and also

redevelop an existing old salmon cottage.

This was a long shot because included on the

site is an ice-house which Historic Scotland has

great interest in. After going through much red

tape permission was finally granted so long as

the developers restored the ice-house which

will be included in the sale of the new house.

Due to all the facts above, Port Erroll

Developments decided to push the boat out

with the reconstruction of the salmon bothy.

It will be a three-bedroom house with its

exterior walls of two-foot thick local granite

being totally refurbished to restore them to

their original state. These walls are a unique

feature as they would be nearly impossible to

build nowadays.

The interior is to be very similar to anoriginal Nantucket beach house but with

distinct touches that will make it to the high

standard that any buyer would expect from a

five-star, world-class hotel. The property will

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to the lounge kitchen and halls. The bedrooms

will have solid oak with tasteful hand made

rugs to suit the setting. Under floor heating will

be installed throughout to ensure comfortable

warmth, while the kitchen will be hand built

at serious cost with all modern equipment

hidden behind an old world exterior. The

bathrooms and all other living areas will also

be completed to an exceptional finish. There

are a few weeks remaining in which a new

buyer can change any of the specifications

therwise the property will be completed

within the next three months.The second house is a totally new build but

will not look as if it is because the developers

are using different materials on the exterior

that will bring a blend of ultra modern and old

fashioned to give a unique property. The

house will have four bedrooms with large

social areas and a great open plan kitchen/

living area. The interior can be still changed

by a new buyer as the developers are still

going through the floor plan to determine the

interior design.

There are some amazing features to this

house which include a World War II pillar-box

in its original position. This will be refurbished

to make a barbecue house and a fabulous sun

terrace. The ice-house will also be included in

the sale of this new property.

Either of the two houses presents a rarechance to purchase something totally unique

with awesome views and a wild salmon

fishery. The developers will retain any rights

to the fishing but the purchasers will be

encouraged to fish with them.

Port Erroll Property Developments Limited

17 Towerhill, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Tel: +44 (0) 7831 222989 / +44 (0) 7850 707692



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Perfection in Park LaneAs a duo of stunning duplex penthouses on Park Lane comes up for

rental at 25,000 each per week, we talk to the world-renowned designer

Nicky Haslam who has created their spectacular interiors


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These luxurious homes in an elegant

and discreet property in a prime London

location have been meticulously designed

and created using the finest materials in the

world. Marbles for the bathrooms have

been handpicked in the mines in Carrara, artand antiques sourced from across Europe

together with bespoke furniture and silk

floor and wall coverings.

Avenfield House, in which the penthouses

are located, has been totally transformed

and will mark out the building as a destination

residential address. One of the joint letting

agents for these amazing penthouses

comments that the fact that they can only be

occupied, not owned outright, further adds to

their exclusivity.

The four-bedroom properties have 360

degree views over Hyde Park and the Capital,

ambassadorial reception rooms, sweeping

staircases with double height windows,

sumptuous master suites with his and hers

bath and dressing rooms, unequalled privacy

and security plus the latest in AV technology.

Signature stylingNicky Haslams grand and impressive interiors

include several signature features such as

double height monochrome entrance doors,decorative moulded plaster, festooned curtains

and whimsical furniture. Bathrooms have

some of the biggest showerheads in Europe,

hand embossed shagreen tiles, hand painted

vanity units, antique glass and an abundance

of televisions and concealed storage. Kitchens

are by Artichoke and include Gaggenau

appliances, marble countertops and bespoke

dressers. Meanwhile, the building itself boasts

an in and out drive with electric gates, a car

lift designed for luxury vehicles, two new

passenger lifts designed by Nicky Haslam

and a newly refurbished entrance hall with

24-hour concierge.

Nicky says that when he first started out,

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did if you were so inclined, and in the right

circles, so to speak. It was something I always

did for myself, and friends, he explains,

and eventually when I left Vogue and Show

magazines I was helping friends so much I had

to turn it into a business!Like fashion, design changes at a rapid pace

in terms of trends but while I very much keep

in tune with launch events like Highpoint,

Decorex etc, I am more inclined to avoid

of the moment movements which quickly

look dated. I do think, however, that there is

a general trend towards pattern and colour

emerging and this is validated by the sorts

of fabric collections I see being launched

right now.

As with all his projects, with the penthouses

at Avenfield House Nicky wanted to push the

architectural framework to its maximum

potential in terms of taking advantage of the

terrific lateral space, the views, and concealing

anything like necessary ductwork. What

was also obvious to me was the sheer glamour

of the flats and that they would benefit from

overscaled and unexpected plasterworks and

furnishings, he says. It was important to keep

a balance between making a strong design

statement and keeping the decor aestheticallybalanced to a degree that would appeal to a

broad range of clients.

High tech to high comfortNaturally, the developer wanted to offer the most

comprehensive technology, so a lot of thought

was given to the best way to conceal aircon,

electronics and other vital devices. However,

Nicky also wanted to keep the residential feel

that he likes even the most high tech flats to

impart. Funnily enough, he continues, the

flats are also so large that we gave careful

consideration to furniture placement to keep

them human in a way that if two people are

having a conversation, for example, they can find

a cosy corner in a flat that could easily hold 100.

Nickys interiors are known for their glamour,

the unexpected use of materials and for the

bespoke approach he takes to furnishings.

Very little of what you see is bought, he

explains. We design and make unique pieces

and assemble them with unusual antiquesI find along the way. Its a very individual

process tailored to each client and to

each residence.

So, we ask, does Nicky have a sound piece

of advice to offer those undertaking an

interior design project? Yes, he replies

decisively, take a cue from these beautiful flats

and try something daring in your own interior.

As Diana Vreeland often said, If you have an

idea, youre well ahead.

Where Park Lane, London, United Kingdom

Price 25,000 / 27,800 / $37,270 per week

Beauchamp Estates +44 (0)20 7499 7722

Wetherell +44 (0)20 7493 6935



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his belt, and is certified on eight different aircraft, including the Boeing 747-400 Jumbo Jet. He nurtures a passion for everything that embodies

the authentic spirit of aviation. Like Breitling wrist instruments. Founded in 1884, Breitling has shared all the finest hours in aeronautical

history. Its chronographs meet the highest standards of precision, sturdiness and functionality, and are all equipped with movements that are

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Cashmere

chicDividing her time between

Hong Kong and London, the

founder and designer behind

the innovative LisaT label, has

launched an exquisite new Spa

Collection for summer


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IVE Fashion

Renowned for designing and producing

garments using only the finest Italian

cashmere, the fashion designer who likes to

be known simply as Lisa, describes her

approach as paying homage to the Golden

Age of Couture whilst redefining that status

quo through avant-garde knitwear that

evolves manipulating organic surface designs

on the body. Its not as complicated as it

sounds. The concept behind the collection

is luxury combined with exquisite design, its

aim being to push the boundaries in

knitwear with new technical construction

and shapes.

The label was founded in 2006 after Lisas

long tenure as a knitwear designer in Hong

Kong. She had always been fascinated by

knitwear and textiles and under the influence

of both maternal and paternal grandmothers,

a seamstress/milliner and a crochet/knitterrespectively, Lisas interest evolved into a

strong desire to devote her future to fashion

and, more specifically, knitwear design.

After graduating from Central Saint Martins

College of Art in London, Lisa worked for

Issey Miyakes assistant Kenichi Nakayama

where she gained invaluable expertise and

inspiration for her own future creations. A

background which has resulted in the singer

and actress Kylie Minogue becoming just one

of several celebrities spotted sporting the

LisaT label.

Here comes summer

Lisa is confident that her new Spa Collection

fulfils every womans desire and need to look

stylish yet understated during her spring and

summer travels. The luxurious range offers

stylish, versatile separates for wear during yoga

or while lounging and relaxing. It also features

an innovative variety of day into evening

pieces from shorts, skirts, ponchos, sarongs,

jumpsuits, boleros, vintage inspired bikinisand effortlessly chic corseted dresses. The

collection is made of an Italian viscose crepe

exclusive to LisaT that is wonderfully cool to

wear and ideal for travelling.

Using a very feminine colour palette of burnt

orange, purple orchid, Ceylon yellow, light grey

and ivory, Lisa has incorporated her hand

drawn coral designs and then interpreted

them as embroidery on dresses and separates.

Exotic kaftan style dresses are inspired by

goldfish, creating the effects of fins by the use

of distinctive, hand designed, brush stroke

discharge prints.

Silhouettes for summer 2010 create strong

outlines, says Lisa, tracing the human form

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LIVEFashion

ContactThe LisaT cashmere

collection is available

internationally fromwww.lisat-cashmere.com

and also from CapellaHotel, Singapore, Lane

Crawford, Hong Kong

and Chiva Som, Thailand.

body. Strong sharp shoulders take over in

tops. Harem, dhoti and reworked yoga pants

compete with high-waisted sailor pants and

skinny trousers. Elongated slim dresses with

emphasis on the waist and single shoulder shift

versus Grecian draped dresses. Graphic prints

are offered in bold black and white geometrics

and textures as well as futuristic digital prints

this season.

LisaT also offers an exclusive signature

pashmina wrap knitted in cashmere/linen

blend. The wrap has been selling extremely

well at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong

as it's a great travel piece and a luxurious

alternative to a scarf. Other LisaT creations

evolve around silhouettes which are bulblike or diamond cuts in rectangular tunics,

full-bodied cardigan shrugs and fluted capes.

Feast your eyes on just part of the collection

pictured here.

FIRST PAGE Italian viscose crepe blend dress FACING PAGE Top Left Lightweight

wide leg tube jumpsuit Top Right Lightweight striped poncho Bottom Lightweight

tunic with printed pleated trims THIS PAGE Top Left Cashmere ottoman stitch

cardigan with sculpted hip detail Top Right Glitter cashmere rufe dress Bottom

Left Cashmere ivory wrap with crochet cus



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Its extravagant, ull o

generosity and has a

larger than lie

personality just like

the man rom whom

it takes its name. Sir

Elton John has

collaborated with

Chopards CarolineGruosi-Scheuele to

design a new limited

edition watch collection with

a percentage o the profts

going to beneft the Elton John

Aids Foundation. A cause which

the renowned jewellery watch

specialist has supported over the

last decade.

The new unisex collection models

boast a myriad o the precious gems o

which Sir Elton John himsel is so amously

ond. Playul diamonds appear either alone or

harmoniously combined with sapphires, rubies

and emeralds, or even colourul yellow, pink or

black diamonds.

The dial comes either in a tone matching the

gems set around it or in a white or grey-ros

mother-o-pearl version. For those preerring

simplicity, the case and dial also come in plain

white or rose gold variations.

The options o either white gold or rose gold

really give each watch edition a very distinctive

character, says Sir Elton John, Personally, o course, I

love the jewelled watches rom our collection with

a choice o white diamonds or coloured jewels to ft

every taste.

18-carat white gold chronograph rom the

Elton John Watch Collection with ull

diamond set bezel and case. Black

alligator strap with 18-carat white gold

buckle set with 56 diamonds

Limited edition: 50 watches

Price: 91,920

Chopard: +44 (0)20 7439 3304


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Fast track to the 50sAny car enthusiast who hasnt visited the Goodwood

Revival is missing out on quite an amazing

experience. It came to lie in the autumn o 1998 a

dream come true or the Earl o March, whose

grandather the ninth Duke o Richmond had frst

opened the motor circuit at Goodwood in 1948.

The aim o the event is to relive the glory days o

Goodwood Motor Circuit, which along with

Silverstone was Britains leading racing venue

during its active years between 1948 and 1966.

During this time it hosted contemporary racing o all

kinds, including Formula One, the amous

Goodwood Nine Hours race and the celebrated

Tourist Trophy sports car race.

Now, or three days in late summer each year, the

circuit echoes to the spine-tingling bark o golden-

age Grand Prix cars rom the 50s and 60s, thundering

sports and GT cars, as well as historic saloon cars andlittle-seen Formula Juniors. Many o these are driven

by amous aces rom motor sport past and present

such as Sir Stirling Moss.

The 2010 Goodwood Revival which takes place

over September 17th and 19th is set to be a very

special weekend, with mouth-watering grids,

scintillating on-track action and a number o

signicant anniversaries to celebrate. It intends to

build on the success o last years event, when a

record-breaking 134,000 people attended over the

weekend. As ever, the Revival ofers visitors o all

ages a chance to revel in the romance and glamour

o motor racing as it used to be. It is the only

sporting event in the world set entirely to a period

theme and, every year, spectators and competitors

take a magical step back in time by getting into the

efervescent Goodwood spirit. The majority o

visitors enter into the spirit o the event, dressing in

appropriate clothing rom the 1940s, 50s and 60s.

The lovingly restored circuit is unchanged rom its

heyday and great lengths are taken to ensure that

everything on the site is exactly as it was. No modern

vehicles are allowed within the circuit perimeter

throughout the weekend period vehicles provide allessential services and competitor support. Bands play

1950s music, the corn stooks on the circuit ineld are

made rom a specially-grown crop with extra-long

stalks or hand cutting rather than combine

harvesting, and even the ood has a 1950s avour.

w:www.goodwood.co.uk



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Would you believe this year marks the 75th

anniversary o the Jaguar name? I youve ever

wondered how it came to be, apparently Sir

William Lyons ounded Swallow Sidecars in1922, and went on to create a range o SS

branded motorcycle sidecars and automobiles

in the 1920s and early 1930s. When it came tothe launch o the all-new SS 100 in 1935, Sir

William wanted a new and evocative name or

his company. Ater asking his advertising

agency or suggestions, Sir William choseJaguar, and the SS 100 model became the

worlds frst Jaguar.

The Jaguar name was an ideal choice itrepresented the eline grace and elegance, power

and agility that set his cars apart. Sir William once

said that a car was the closest thing we can

create to something that is alive, a sentiment thathas stood the test o time.

Over the years Jaguar has built some o the

world's most iconic cars; the XK120, introduced inthe late 1940s, was an instant sensation and the

most glamorous sports car o the period; the C

Type and D Type race cars that ollowed,

dominated motor racing in the 1950s; the E-Type,

launched in the heady 1960s, has been called the

most beautiul car ever built and it defned awhole generation. Sports cars have always

defned Jaguar, but the company has also built

some o the industry's most memorable sedans,such as the Mark II in the early 1960s and the

renowned XJ range.

Mike ODriscoll, managing director o Jaguar Cars,says, In 2010 we celebrate our past, and 75 years

o designing and building cars that celebrate the

art o automobile making. Were also celebrating

the promise o the uture, and the introductiono the all-new XJ. In just three years weve

completely revitalized the Jaguar line-up with

the launch o three beautiul ast cars.

Just a ew years ago Jaguar set out to re-make

the brand and to revitalize the model range. It

started in 2008 with the introduction o the all-

new award-winning XF. This our door, fve-seatcar has the looks o a coupe and the heart o a

sports car. In 2009 Jaguar re-engineered the XK

coupe and convertible, and in the process

created one o the worlds great grand tourers.

And, 2010 sees the beginning o sales o the

ground-breaking XJ, which incorporates all o thevirtues that make a Jaguar.

Ian Callum, Jaguar design director, says, Jaguardesign over the next 75 years must respect and

reect on the past 75 while continuing to push

boundaries o technology, luxury and sporting

style. Designing cars with a presence thatdemands a turn o the head and an allure that

pulls at the heart has been central to the Jaguar

brand throughout the years.

Jaguar will celebrate its 75th anniversary at some

o the worlds most glamorous automotive

settings during the year, including the

Goodwood Festival o Speed and Revival in theUK; the Concours DElegance at Pebble Beach in

the US and at the Mille Miglia classic in Italy.

Jaguar is also returning to the racetrack with its

new JaguarRSR XKR GT2 and will compete in theAmerican Le Mans Series.

w: www.jaguar.com

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This July, Salon Priv will once again transorm the

amous lawns o Londons Hurlingham Club, with

Europes largest single display o luxury cars,

supercars and some o the fnest classic cars,

creating a motoring and social occasion unlike any

other. The fth annual Salon Priv (July 21st

23rd) is on track to be the best yet, with a urry obig-name super and luxury car brands confrming

their attendance.

Jaguar is returning to Salon Priv in style. Having

given the all-new XJ its UK public debut last year,

the marque is using the 2010 event to showcase its

latest product range together with a selection o

cars rom its Heritage Collection some competing

in the Salon Priv Concours dElgance.

In a urther sign o the events growing stature as

a premium brand showcase, both Audi and Lexus

are attending Salon Priv or the rst time, the

latter conrming the presence o their spectacular

LFA supercar. Just east your eyes on this line-up

Rolls-Royce is returning to Salon Priv with the

production version o its new Ghost, ater

previewing the car at last years event, as the 200EX

Concept; Aston Martin will present its new, our-door

Rapide and DBS Volante; while Maserati will show of

its GranSport cabriolet.

w:www.salonprivelondon.com

Heres a rare opportunity to admire a fne selectiono high calibre classic cars ranging rom early 20th

century Rolls-Royces and Bentleys to expertly-

restored 1960s competition models. Theres even a

chance to acquire a very special example o some

o the worlds fnest historic models.

Masterpiece London, the brand new air taking place

at the ormer Chelsea Barracks, London SW1

between June 24th and 29th, is introducing two

exciting additions to its impressive starting grid with

the internationally-acclaimed classic car specialists,

Fiskens and Coys joining the line-up. Some great cars

are to be ofered, with a 3 million (3,384,500) 1932

Bugatti rom Coys in pole position, having

successully raced in some o the most amous early

Grands Prix.

Coys, the historic motorcar specialists ounded by

Wilred E Coy, is one o the world's truly innovative

motoring and aviation entrepreneurs. The 1932

Bugatti Type 51 Grand Prix motor car is

representative o the exceptional calibre o vehicle

they ofer, having been raced by legendary driverJean Pierre Wimille and one o the nest surviving

examples o its kind.

Another highlight will be the superb showcase o

classic cars rom Fiskens, including cars such as a

magnicent Aston Martin DB4 GT, which competed

on a multitude occasions at some o the most high-

prole Swiss races between 1962 and 1965. This

handsome French Blue Aston Martin requently

challenged its Jaguar E-Type and Ferrari 250 GTO

contemporaries at events such as the Rally de

Geneva, St-Ursanne-les Rangiers and Mitholz-

kandersteg hill climbs.

Representing the next generation o airs by

combining ne and decorative art with premium

collectors items, restaurants and clubs at

Masterpiece London will include satellites o such

illustrious establishments as The Ivy, Bam-Bou,

Scotts and Harrys Bar, and Le Caprice will have a

ull restaurant on site.

w: www.masterpieceair.com

What a Masterpiece!

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The One-77 is Aston Martins definitive sports car, one that

epitomises everything Aston Martin. A culmination of all the

marques know-how, the One-77 d elivers effortless beauty

guaranteed to stir the senses with performance potential

eclipsing any previous Aston Martin. Underlining the truly

bespoke nature of the One-77, once delivered to its owner, the

cars suspension characteristics will be precisely set-up by

Aston Martin engineers to suit their exact requirements, from

settings suitable for the ultimate long-distance GT, to a

machine capable of conquering the Nrburgring Nordschleife.Top speed is confidently predicted to be in excess of 200mph,

with a 0-60mph time i n approximately 3.5sec.

Approx 1,245,412 :: 1.4m :: $1,881,029

w: www.astonmartin.co.uk

One of the most emotion-packed cars in the 2010 Audi

range is the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro. This high-performance

sports car has a V10 engine that catapults the two-seater

convertible from 0-62mph in 4.1 seconds and on up to a top

speed of 194.49 mph. Technologies like the Audi Space Frame,quattro permanent all-wheel drive and full-LED headlights all

belong to the supercars standard spec.

From 111,955 :: 125,900 :: $169,096

w: www.audi.com

Like Mercedes-Benz, the Maybach brand belonged to the

elite of the automobile world. At the end of the 20th century,

some of the most capable and imaginative minds at Mercedes-

Benz took up the challenge to return Maybach to that position.

The result is certainly dramatic. The quiet V12 engine, with its

5.5-litre displacement and twin turbochargers, accelerates thecar from 0 to 60 mph in just over five seconds with a top speed

of 155mph.

297,945 :: 335,039 :: $450,107

w: www.maybach-manufaktur.com

Even more dynamic, powerful, lighter and stunning the

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera is the new top

model in the Gallardo line-up. Its evocative superlight badge refers

to a driving machine of true sporting character and describes a high-

performance and lean automotive athlete. This super sportscar from

SantAgata Bolognese handles the dash from 0-62 mph in 3.4

seconds and flies past the 124 mph mark only 10.2 seconds later,

ultimately reaching 202 mph.From 150,990 :: 169,758 :: $228,045

w: www.lamborghini.com

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Zenvo Automotive is

the company behind the first ever

Danish-built supercar. The Zenvo ST1 will be a

limited edition with only 15 cars to be built S stands for

Supercharger, T for Turbo and 1 for model number one. The

impressive power is supplied by a seven litre V8 engine and yes, this

is the first ever supercar combining the benefits from both asupercharger and turbo. The ST1 even though extremely powerful, is

very drivable, delivering the needs of modern motoring and safety.

Top speed is 233mph with 0-62mph reached in just three seconds.

Approximately 685,000 :: 799,000 :: $1m

w: www.zenvoautomotive.com



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Something large, fast, refined and comfortable. This

philosophy resonates deeply at Bentley and has, over time,

created a legacy that embodies all of these characteristics:

record-breaking feats, daring exploits and a host of exquisitely

handcrafted and beautifully engineered cars. Now, more than

90 years later, the all-new flagship Bentley Mulsanne

embodies W. O. Bentleys passion. Athough the base

configuration is similar to the engineering design classic firstbuilt in Crewe 50 years ago, the Mulsanne V8 has been

completely redesigned to integrate the latest technologies.

Delivering a top speed of 184mph, it achieves 0-60mph in

5.1 seconds.

From 220,000 :: 247,303 :: $332,286

w: www.bentleymotors.com

Highly appealing, this cabriolet is the latest addition to the

successful Mercedes-Benz E-Class line-up. In keeping with the

motto four seasons, four passengers, all-year-round suitability

was right at the top of the developers' list of priorities. With the

new E-Class Cabriolet, the cabriolet season lasts the whole

year because, while many cabriolets tend to disappear from the

roads of Western Europe in the autumn, the Mercedes-Benz

E-Class Cabriolet provides driving pleasure and comfort whether

the roof is open or closed. The E220 CDI has a 0-62mph time in

approximately 8.8 seconds and a top speed of 144mph.

From 33,880 :: 38,091 :: $51,182

w: www.mercedes-benz.co.uk

The new Rolls-Royce Ghost has received the prestigious

red dot: best of the best award for the very highest level of

design. Ghost has been engineered to ride and drive in peerless

fashion. It is more driver-focused than any Rolls-Royce car

before it and will effortlessly propel you from 0 to 62mph in 4.9seconds. While this figure is impressive in its own right, what

separates Ghost from other performance cars is how gracefully

and smoothly its new twin turbo 6.6-litre V12 engine delivers a

seemingly endless surge of power with a top speed of 155mph.

From 192,500 :: 216,428 :: $290,652

w: www.rolls-royce.com

The Panamera and the Panamera 4 are now at

dealerships as the new entry-level versions leading intoPorsches Gran Turismo model series. Both powered by a brand-

new 3.6-litre V6 featuring Direct Fuel Injection, the Panamera

transmits its power to the road via the rear wheels, while the

Panamera 4 comes as standard with active all-wheel drive.

Capable of 0-62mph in 6.8 seconds, top speed is 162mph.

From 56,578 :: 63,600 :: $85,431

w: www.porsche.com

The 612 Scaglietti is the result of an avant-garde design that

continues the great Ferrari 2+2 tradition. Styled by Pininfarina, its

named in honour of Sergio Scaglietti, the Modenese stylist and

coachbuilder responsible for bodying some of the most beautiful

Ferraris of the 1950s and 60s. While the 612 Scaglietti has the heartof a sporty coup, its luxurious dimensions and design are that of a

surprisingly roomy Granturismo. Capable of 199mph it gets off to a

standing start from 0-62mph in four seconds.

182,593 :: 206,302 :: $276,581

w: www.ferrari.com



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Destination

resortsLive life to the full with a holiday or even asecond home in one of these fabulous

locations. All have one thing in common:

sheer, unadulterated luxury!


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GOResorts

Destined to become one o the worlds premier

luxury resort destinations, Anahita World Class

Sanctuary, which opened in June 2008, brings

together the best o Mauritian liestyle, culture and

hospitality in one superb domain. A truly

incomparable residential resort, it ofers a wide

variety o recreational, cultural and social acilities

and activities.

All acilities and amenities have been crated to

the highest international standards, while embracingthe latest principles o sustainability. The ultimate

goal is to create a place that exists in ull harmony

with its environment.

On location

Situated on the Indian Ocean pearl o Mauritius, east

o Madagascar, Anahita is a gem in itsel, crowning a

lovely tropical island and ofshore tax haven in the

making, with only two to three hours time diference

to Europe.

Set on ancient trade routes, this island has

welcomed travellers rom all over the world,

resulting in a legendary blend o Indian, Creole,

French and English cultures. Today, sitting on the

crossroads o Arica, the Middle East and Asia, it

remains ideally located or those who seek the

pinnacle o luxury residential resort living.

On the east coast o Mauritius, a belt o lush

tropical orest rich in indigenous birds and plants,

the Anahita site is part o the vast Deep River Beau

Champ Sugar Estate: over 00 hectares o pristine

nature, ringed by six kilometres o unspoilt

mangrove-studded shores.

At your leisure

Anahita is a sanctuary or living, where residents

experience the perect balance between laid-back

indulgence and more active pursuits such as dining,

shopping, entertainment, leisure sports and

interaction with nature.

Ofering the inimitable Mauritius experience,

exquisite dining, and stunning views o the lagoon,

mountains and gol course, Four Seasons Resort

Mauritius at Anahita allows you to indulge body and

soul in an environment o sophistication and

seclusion.

A masterpiece designed by champion player Ernie

Els, the gol course at Anahita has six stunning

ocean-side greens ofering some o the worlds most

beautiul nishes. Its complemented by the Four

Seasons Gol Club Mauritius and the Four Seasons

Gol Academy, equipped to enhance any golers

game, rom complete beginner to scratch player.

Home away rom home comorts

Anahita ofers the stuf o paradise its climate,

nature, sensory pleasures and, above all, an art o

living. Here residents to tap into the rich and

consummate Mauritian art o living, ofering anenticing blend o Mauritian hospitality and

captivating relaxation and leisure oriented

activities. Currently, 161 residences have been

released or sale and 94% o these villas have been

sold to date, comprising:

LAdamante

Seventy waterront and gol apartments many

owners have already taken possession and are

enjoying living in these spacious apartments o 180-

50m2. A rental pool is also operational.

Four Seasons Private Residences

Forty-ve villas under the management o Four

Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita delivery to

homeowners is nearly complete and select two-

bedroom villas o 30m2 are now available or sale.

Lunea & Solaia Premium Villas

A limited selection o three, our and ve-bedroom

villas o approximately 330m2 are available in two

exclusive neighbourhoods at Anahita. Lunea is just

steps away rom La Place Belgath (Anahitas villagecentre) overlooking the Indian Ocean, gol airways

and the mountains. Solaia is located at the

southernmost edge o the resort with splendid views

over the lagoon and ocean, on to the airways o the

gol course and beyond to the mountains.

Must see

Take a day trip to Ile aux Cers, an island that truly

earns its reputation as being a little piece o

paradise. Its sandy beaches are pure white and you

relax in the sun and swim in the warm turquoise

waters to your hearts delight.

Contact

Visit www.anahitamauritius.com or call +30 40 00

Give in to the pleasures of pure self-indulgence at

Anahita on the beautiful island of Mauritius

Lazing on the lagoon

Costs

Villas ranging rom three to ve bedrooms

rom 1,46,35 / 1,657,31 / $.1m to

,783,567 / 3,35,371 / $4.1m



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The story of Indigo Pearl is very much the story of

Bill Bensley a Harvard graduate who has been

responsible for some of the most innovative hotel

work in Asia and the proprietors who own the

property that was once a tin mine. The culmination

of the two has produced a resort that has notforgotten its origin. Indeed, the authenticity of this

inspiration can be found in the billiard room bar

Tongkah Tin Syndicate, which not too long ago was

still one of the mines surveyor sheds.

There are six categories o rooms, all o which are

united by one dominant theme, the design work o

Bill Bensley, which through clever use o texture and

uncompromising modernity creates a very unusual

aesthetic which, in an abstract sense, evokes

Phukets origins as a tin mining island.

On location

Located on Nai Yang Beach, adjacent to Sirinath

National Park, Indigo Pearl is inspired by Phukets tin

mining past. Nai Yang Beach is only 10 minutes rom

Phuket International Airport but because it s situated

next to Sirinath National Park its one o the quietest

areas on the island although the hustle and bustle

o places like Patong are only 30 minutes away.

At your leisure

More a lake than a pool, with bridges and natural

boulders, the main swimming pool (one o three) is adominant architectural eature o the grounds.Theopen air lounge bar, Rebar, is set in a raised pavilion

that catches glimpses o the beach and neatly sums

up indigo Pearls ambience unky and blue.

There are our diferent restaurants, the most

spectacular being Black Ginger, a traditional Thai

building on stilts in a man made lake with an all

black interior accented by cobalt blue chandeliers.

The Indigo Pearl also boasts a deluxe luxury spa,

where you discover a range o relaxing andrejuvenating treatments that use both traditional

Thai and modern innovative techniques.

Home away from home comforts

The interior design throughout can best be

described as being a combination o rugged

industrial textures and tones expressed in traditional

Thai patterns and a modernity which has a ocus on

the colour indigo.

Kelly Quarters Each Kelly Quarters terrace overlooks the abundant

gardens o the resort. Textural contrasts throughout

the postmodern interior create a style imbued with

intrigue. Locally crated urnishings complete the

luxurious eel. The name o the room is inspired by

Phuket's tin mining past, kelly being pieces o the

machinery which were once used throughout the

area or drilling in the tin mines.

Pearl Bed Suites

Embodying the Indigo Pearl experience, these rooms

ofer a spectacular interplay o rich wood and stoneoors. Postmodern accents are at work in the

urnishing, lighting and ar t. The expansive terrace

makes outdoor relaxation irresistible. Luxurious

bathrooms sport walk-in wardrobes and you can

enjoy a private view o the garden rom the stylish

tub discreetly positioned on its own balcony. Rooms

ofer 56-65m2 o interior space plus two terraces.

Private Pool Pavilions

Sufused with luxurious detail, the Private PoolPavilions ofer a spectacular interplay o rich wood

and stone. Post-modern accents are at work in the

urnishings, lighting and art. Astounding design

drawn rom Thai inuences, modern architecture

and the architect's own imagination. A cooling

plunge pool awaits in the pavilion courtyard, which

also sports an outdoor bath, double sun lounger,

and sun umbrella. Interiors are 50m2 with a 55m2

terrace and a plunge pool.

Must see

Do try to visit Phi Phi Le (also known as James Bond

Island) which eatured in the lm The Man with the

Golden Gun.

Costs

Eight nights in Thailand with Virgin Holidays + Hip

Hotels, including ights, accommodation at Indigo

Pearl with breakast and private transers starts rom

869 (968/$1,333). Prices are per person based on

two adults travelling and sharing a Kelly Quarters

room, price includes all applicable taxes and uel

surcharges which are subject to change.

Contact

Visit www.vhiphotels.co.uk or call +44 (0)844 573 460

We take a trip to Thailand to explore the delights of Indigo Pearl, a

highly luxurious beach resort in Phuket

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BUYResorts

The aptly named Sugar Beach in St Lucia has the whitest sands

imaginable and ofers the sweetest resort experience

Lie is sweet

The much-loved Jalousie Plantation in St Lucia is

currently being transformed into one of the best

hotel and residential developments in the world

due to a $100 million investment. Buyers are now

being given the opportunity to own a property

between the iconic St Lucian Piton Mountains, a

protected UNESCO world heritage site where no

other building permissions will be granted on the

192 acres of rainforest and pristine beaches.

On location

Named by Columbus, who rst discovered the island

in 1499, St Lucia has changed hands many times. An

ex-British colony, St Lucia has been an independent

state in the commonwealth since February 1979. The

island is part o the Lesser Antilles, in the Caribbean

Sea and has neighbouring islands o Martinique tothe north and St Vincent to the south.

St Lucia is a well-established tourist destination,

with a good economy and low crime; its stable

political conditions and constant improvement o

inrastructure are constantly attracting oreign

investors. Yet it remains one o the most reasonably

priced islands in the Caribbean or property

acquisitions (real estate costs 30-40% less than in

Barbados).

At your leisure

Facilities o the resort will include a luxury spa, three

restaurants, our bars and a beach club when it i s

completed in 2011. It will be managed by Los

Angeles-based Viceroy Hotel Group, operator o The

Tides, an elite brand with resorts in the worlds most

desirable locations and re-branded as The Tides

Sugar Beach. The name reers not only to the crystal

white sand along its shore, but also to the act that

an historic sugar mill is still sited there.


The Tides brand is synonymous with prime coastal

settings, provocative design, intuitive service and an

array o rened and modern amenities designed or

the spirited traveller. The Tides Sugar Beach will be

using their Personal Assistants service to anticipate

guest needs and assist them in enjoying St Lucia to

the ull.

Hotel villas

The Tides Sugar Beach ofers 85 luxurious, ully-

urnished, reehold hotel villas with expansive ocean,

piton and rainorest views. The 85 villas orm part o

the hotel rental pool afording owners our weeks

ree usage and a revenue split o the rental return,

guaranteed at a minimum 5% net ROI rom now until

the end o the rst year o operation o Sugar Beach.

Private residences

The Tides Sugar Beach is also ofering a number o

stunning private residences which can be used as

little or as much the owner wishes. Each o these

meticulously appointed spacious homes afordsspectacular, ocean and piton views. Private residence

buyers can rent these out as well i they wish. The

Tides will manage everything providing the best o

all worlds: seclusion o an island paradise, as well as

international marketing and management to

enhance their rental when these are not in use with

exceptional acilities just steps away.

Must see

Independence Day (February 22nd) is a national

holiday throughout St Lucia and marked with

celebratory events across the island and particularly

in the capital, Castries. The day also coincides with

the build up to the islands biggest celebration o the

year, Carnival, which occurs later in the month.

Costs

Freehold hotel villas rom 400,000 / 443,000

/$610,000 - 1,368,850 / 1,524,275 / $2.1m

Private residences rom 1.5m / 1,669,445 / $2,3m -

5,867,000 / 6,533,260 / $9m

Contact

Visitwww.sugarbeachvillas.com or call

+44 (0)844 921 0124



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Whatever your dream is a romantic honeymoon,

a amily holiday, a quiet weekend break or a week

o pampering and relaxation Pezula ofers the

perect venue. With superb accommodation,

gourmet dining, an award-winning spa and a host

o activities, the choice is endless.

On location

Located on the eastern head o Knysna on the

exquisite Garden Route coast, just a 40-minute

ight rom Cape Town, Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa

is surrounded by rugged clifs, ancient orests

and sheltered beaches. With sweeping views o

Pezula Championship Gol Course, the Indian

Ocean and the Knysna Lagoon, its a haven o

privacy and luxury.

At your leisure

The main building houses a sumptuous cigar lounge,

champagne and whisky bar, library, wine cellar and

gourmet restaurant, Zacharys. The hotel ofers a

number o other exciting dining options. The Boma

is the ideal venue or a meal with an authentic

Arican eel. Sit around the open re as you watch a

spectacular Arican sunset. As the light begins to

ade, allow the sounds o the night to seduce your

senses. Then relax at the elegant saari-style table

while the staf prepare and serve traditional

barbecue are.

The Montrose Castle on the beach ofers hotel

guests a stunning beach venue. Recently renovated,

the castle, which was built in the 1930s, is on Noetzie

Beach, one o the most unspoilt and secluded

beaches on the Garden Route coast. Here hotel

guests can enjoy a picnic prepared by Zacharys

restaurant while they relax and soak up the sun.

The multi-award-winning Pezula Spa is a calm

sanctuary that reects the soul o Arica and

provides world-class proessionalism in the delivery

o a superior health and wellness experience.

Facilities include a 12m heated indoor pool, state-o-

the-art gymnasium, outdoor Jacuzzi, sauna and

steam room, rainorest shower, nail bar, hair salon

and nine therapy rooms, as well as a post-treatment

room with heated water beds. It ofers a

comprehensive range o treatments which combine

natural therapies with the most technologically

advanced equipment available.

Guests o Pezula also have access to a vast range

o activities including horse riding and hiking

through the ancient indigenous orests, canoeing up

the pristine Noetzie River, birding, nature trails and

beach activities at secluded Noetzie Beach. The

estates Field o Dreams sporting complex ofers our

world-class tennis courts, a multi-purpose sports

oval or soccer, cricket, sot ball and other team

sports, acilities or ptanque and archery and a

300m gol practice range. Younger guests are well

catered or with a number o supervised activities

and trained, experienced child minders.

Pezula Championship Gol Course is a sweeping

spectacle o airways and greens rolling through the

pristine Southern Cape landscape. The breathtaking,

Experience South Africas Garden Route at Pezula Resort & Spa

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award-winning 18-hole course which was designed

by David Dale and Ronald Fream o GolPlan USA,

rates amongst the best and the most scenic gol

courses in the world.

The clubhouse acilities are in keeping with the

overall ve-star experience and include a terrace,

restaurant, bar, gol shop, short game practice area

and putting green. The Shareholders Lounge houses

a library, private lounge, dining area and bar. Gol

carts are obligatory and the resorts carts are ully

equipped with GPS systems and computerised

scoring. Gol lessons are available rom the clubs

PGA proessionals.


Eighty-three stylish suites, including two

presidential suites, are housed in detached villasand deliver a whole new world o luxury in an

elegant Arican style. Each has its own patio or

balcony, individual climate control, satellite

television, a DVD player, electronic sae, direct

telephone connection, Wi-Fi connectivity and a walk-

in wardrobe.

A pantry kitchen with delicious deli snacks, a well

stocked drinks cabinet and real log replaces add

unparalleled luxury to the accommodation.

Bathrooms are huge with oval-shaped calabash

baths and wet rooms big enough or two.

Pezula Castle Pezulas latest ofering or the high-end market is

Pezula Castle on Noetzie Beach which ofers

ultra-luxury accommodation or up to 10 guests

in the spacious Main Castle and the romantic

Honeymoon Castle.

Built into the rugged coastal clif-ace with its

ancient milkwood orests the castle ofers panoramic

views o the beach and the sea. Guests have everyconceivable wish catered or by a team o hand-

picked personnel including a resident che,

housekeeper and butler. Menus are selected daily in

consultation with the che according to the reshest

available ingredients, and the bar is stocked with

guests drinks o choice. A ully equipped

gymnasium, heated outdoor pool and thatched

gazebo complete the extraordinary acilities.

Must see

Charter a yacht to watch the sunset while enjoying

an oysters and champagne cruise across the Knysna

Lagoona and through the Knysna Heads.

Costs per night

Suites rom 420 / 466 / $631 to

1,336 / 1,488 / $2,015

Private residence villas rom 917 / 1,022 / $1,382

Main castle rom 5,416 / 6,031 / $8,163

Castle complex rom 7,458 / 8,305 / $11,240

Contact

Visit www.pezularesorthotel.comor call

+27 (0)44 302 5332



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&Green pleasant land

Cast off your visions of draughty, crumbling old pilesin the middle of nowhere, country life couldnt be more

appealing with all the wonderful amenities these

rural properties have to offer


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UY UK

Imagine waking up to the sound of peace

and quiet, broken only perhaps by birdsong

or the bleat of a distant sheep. As life seems

to become increasingly hectic for most of us,

having a place in the country where you

can escape to recharge your batteries is a

tempting proposition. But supposing youve

made your decision to change your lifestyle

completely with a lock, stock and barrel

move to the country or simply decided to

invest in a luxurious weekend retreat, just

how many of these exclusive properties

are available?

Lets take Wrenshot House in Cheshire as

an example (full property details following).

Crispin Harris of the Wilmslow office of

Jackson-Stops & Staff advises, Properties

like Wrenshot House rarely come to the

market and are therefore much sought after.

There are very few genuine country houses

with the combination of having land and

equestrian and leisure facilities in this area.

Wrenshot House also has privacy as it sits in

the middle of its own land. The scarcity factor

comes into play and therefore even in a

harder market there are always buyers looking

for this exceptional type of property.So what of similar properties in other parts

of the country? Rupert Sweeting, Knight

Franks head of country department, informs

us that the best properties are now attracting

competitive bidding on a regular basis. Not

only that, guide prices are, in many cases,

being exceeded with some houses selling for

close to what they would have achieved at the

peak of the market.

Ticking all boxesWe are, however, some distance from a return

to the headiest days of the property boom, he

says, when even properties with issues such

as road noise would command premium

prices. Buyers do remain price sensitive and

it is the houses that tick literally every box that

are attracting the most competition. The

question everybody is now asking is how long

the recovery can continue and will prices fall

again in 2010. The most likely scenario is a

levelling off sometime in mid 2010.

Now could well be the time to make thoselong held dreams become a reality as you head

for the country, you certainly wont be

disappointed with the four properties we

have selected.

Wrenshot House, High Legh,

Cheshire

Believed to date originally rom 1929 with

later extensions, Wrenshot House has the

crowning glory o a Norolk Reed thatchedroo. It has mainly double glazed windows and

is warmed by oil-red central heating.

Internally the house is absolutely superb and

ofers a number o light and spacious

entertaining rooms, most o which have oak

oors and open replaces, with large picture

windows and French doors leading out to the

landscaped gardens. The dining room walls are

panelled in red suede, which gives a very

opulent eel. The kitchen is hand-made and

comes complete with all the latest ttings with

a cloakroom and utility room of.

An oak staircase leads to the large rst oor

landing with ve bedrooms, all en suite. The

master bedroom has a small balcony which

overlooks the rear garden, with urther

stunning views beyond. All o the bathrooms

are beautiully nished with bespoke ttings.

There is also a well-equipped staf/relative

annexe, which incorporates a large dining

kitchen, garden/sitting room, three bedrooms,

a shower room, separate bathroom and a study.

The leisure suite incorporates a gym, which

overlooks the swimming pool area and terrace,

sauna, shower and changing room.

4.5m / 4,954,226 / $6,767,186

Jackson-Stops +44 (0)1625 540340



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Hincheslea House, Brockenhurst,

Hampshire

Newly built country home high on a hill in the heart

o the New Forest National Park with beautiul views

across the orest. Constructed using the best

materials and technology, its surrounded by 4.5

acres o newly landscaped gardens and another

eight acres o paddocks. The main house has six

bedroom suites, a cinema room, gymnasium,

orangery, wine cellar and three urther reception

rooms, among many other eatures. Outside, a range

o new and restored outbuildings include an oce, a

games room and bar, staf accommodation, guest

accommodation and a tractor store.

Hincheslea House comes complete with CAT5

cabling throughout, home entertainment and home

automation systems, a ground source heat pump

heating and cooling system, camera security

monitoring and an electronically controlled gated

entrance system complete with security encing

around the perimeter o the entire ormal grounds.

7.95m / 8,753,259 / $11,956,655

John D Wood & Co: +44 (0)1590 677233



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Sparrwood Farm, Plaistow, West Sussex

This newly built country house is in a magnicent

secluded position with ar reaching views over its

own parkland and the rolling countryside beyond.

Located in a highly sought ater area, Sparrwood

Farm is built in green oak rame and designed by

Roderick James, an award-winning architect who

specialises in timber rame buildings. It was built to

the very highest o standards and has been nished

with every ne detail and service imaginable.

The house has a range o reception rooms and

bedrooms, all o which have plasma televisions and

integrated sound systems, ideal or both amily lie

and entertaining. The estate ofers a wide variety o

excellent acilities with an exceptional indoor

swimming pool complex with changing room and

shower, beautiul mature woodland, plentiul

pasture, streams and ponds. Open to many uses

including riding, shing, walking and shooting, its

very rare to nd a property o this quality with such

beautiul rural surroundings in such a conveniently

placed location.

10m / 11,008,010 / $15,036,718

Knight Frank +44 (0)20 7629 8171



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The Noseley Hall Estate, Leicestershire

Grade II listed and extending to about 1,264 acres, Noseley Hall is without question one

of Leicestershires most beautiful estates set in wonderful rolling countryside. Built in

circa 1725 and remodelled in the late 19th century, the house has an elevated position

with stunning views across its gardens, land and the countryside beyond. I ts believed

that a house has been on the site in some shape or form since the 13th century and the

property has remained in the same family until the present day.

The estate, in addition to Noseley Hall, has a private chapel, stunning gardens and

grounds, 10 farmhouses and cottages, a range of traditional farm buildings, fully

operating walled garden and beautiful parkland, woodland and arable land sustaining a

pheasant shoot.

14m / 15,409,858 / $21,051,179

Knight Frank +44 (0)20 7629 8171



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Coodham House, tucked away amid 90 acres

of secluded gardens and a landscape steeped

in the romance of Robert Burns and the

sporting heritage of golfs greatest pioneers,

is a unique example of traditional country

house living for the modern age.

The former Victorian estate at Symington

in Ayrshire, which was once home to JamesOgilvy Fairlie the man who founded The

Open Championship, is unlike any other

home in Scotland.

Carved pink sandstone, ornate balustrades

and gleaming period sash windows over-

looking rolling lawns provide a picturesque

welcome for visitors as they sweep up the

driveway of the A-Listed property.

The stately grandeur of the four-storey

mansion provides for four luxury apartments,

two lavish duplex residences and three very

individual designer homes created from the

former East Wing, Chapel and West Wing

which range in price from 330,000 to 750,000.

Little more than five years ago Coodham,

which was once one of the most important

country estates in Scotland, was a burnt out

shell. However, after five years of hard work

local craftsmen, working with Turkish marble,

African oak and West Coast quarried

pink sandstone managed to recreate the

outside appearance and construct an entirely

new interior.

Doors and windows were handmade on sitefrom the finest timbers while a contemporary

steel balustrade was created to follow the oak

panelled stair as it curves upwards from

the grand entrance hall towards a source of

natural light emanating from a beautifully

decorated cupola.

Ornate Georgian-style plasterwork inspired

by Robert Adam adds a touch of opulence to

the high ceilings of the spacious apartments

combining period charm with modern

designer kitchens, luxury bathrooms and

state-of-the art technology, including cable free

audio visual facilities, lighting, satellite TV and

a video-voice security system.

Outside, the same attention to detail has

been lavished on the grounds with three

miles of picturesque walks, woodlands and an

ornamental lake, almost a mile in circumf-

erence, attracting a stunning variety of birds

and wildlife.

The gardens, which are regarded as being

of considerable national importance, contain

a variety of rare plants, including spruce

pine, 30 varieties of bamboo and other speciesimported from the Black Forest and California

more than a century ago.

Coodham provides an accessible country

retreat despite being just 27 miles from

Glasgow city centre and six miles from

Prestwick International Airport, which has

frequent flights daily to London, Dublin,

Rome, Paris and more than 30 other world-

wide destinations.

Lowland luxury in Scotland

CKD Galbraith

Telephone: +44 (0)1292 268 181


Savills

Telephone: +44 (0)141 222 5869


Visitwww.coodham.co.uk for more information



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Patrick

Eden

The Little Britain Challenge Cup 2010 the very best blend of challenging sport and serious fun



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Sunshine, sailing and irrepressible revelry

The Little Britain Challenge Cup (LBCC)

is an unmissable end of summer regatta that

continues to attract a passionate following

from the property and construction industry,

offering the very best blend of challenging

sport and serious fun.

Little Britain takes place every September

in Cowes on the Isle of Wight and this

internationally-renowned sailing venue is the

ideal location to host what has become

Europes largest commercial sailing regatta

since the event began in 1988, growing from

just three entries to over 250 entries and 3,000

competitors in recent years.

Whether youre a novice or an accomplished

sailor, this exhilarating three day event is a

versatile crowd-pleaser, involving a three day

race programme and unlimited opportunities

to unwind after a hard days work whenthe boats come in, the bonhomie begins!

Sun-soaked evenings are enjoyed on the

pontoons and in the bars before the lively

throng comes together on the Cowes quayside

each night for a spectacular line-up of live

entertainment.

Speed and spectacleWhether youre sailing a cruising yacht or a

Class 0 superfast racing machine, LBCC is an

unbeatable experience that works equally

well for teambuilding, corporate entertaining

and all round industry networking. And

with a race programme overseen by the

distinguished Royal Yacht Squadron, the full

trophy presentation at the Saturday Night Gala

Dinner enjoys a heady blend of competition

and glamour!

LBCC is non profit making and over the last

22 years has donated in excess of 1m to sailing

charities to help disadvantaged or disabled

people experience the world of sailing. Last

year, an impressive 100,000 was raised and

beneficiaries include the Ellen MacArthur

Trust, the Jubilee Sailing Trust and the Cirdan

Sailing Trust, as well as the 2012 Skandia Team

GBR Paralympic Sailing Team.

LBCC chairman David Smith, from luxury

housebuilders Octagon, is a regular competitor

and supporter and looks forward to welcomingall returning competitors and newcomers

for what will undoubtedly be another

spectacular three-day affair!

How to take part

I you ancy a piece o the action in 2010 either

as a competitor or social guest please contact

event organiser Mary Scott Jackson on

+44 (0)1983 248 140 or [email protected].

Log on to www.littlebritain.co.ukto fnd out more.

Cowes-sur-MerA British Sailing Regatta with International Flair!

16th-19th September 2010, Cowes, Isle of Wight

PeterMumford

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Envision a land encompassing 55 acres offering both sunrises and sunsets. Next, imagine a shoreline stretching 3,000 feet along some of the most

pristine waterfront with soft, sandy beaches. Then, picture a compound of three separate waterfront residences that watch ships come and go

from its two deep water docks. Dream of the deeply dredged, private lagoon with additional docks for safe harbor during storms. Conjure up an

expansive pond, beautiful orchards, indigenous wild life and miles of walking trails to enjoy.

No, not the promo for some exotic vacation destinat ion (or maybe it is). And not the location for the next Pirate movie (but it could be). N

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