Showing posts with label property. Show all posts
Showing posts with label property. Show all posts

Tuesday, 15 February 2011

Superb renovated villa just footsteps from the Old Town

Yesterday I was asked by friends to view a villa to write the english text for future rental.  Wow! I did not expect to see a fabulous 200 year old property, fully renovated and top quality throughout.
Living room with original French, Italian and Austrian antiques
Bedroom with original Biedermeir furniture, Murano glass chandelier
Professional appliances in the kitchen, fully equipped
Gorgeous 100 yr old furniture, replicas of the French style
Windows kept clear of curtains in order to maximise the views and light
The villa at night time has excellent lighting in the grounds and around the Jacuzzi
A French screen sits well with the Swedish Biedermeir bedroom furniture
Spacious bedroom, giving a hint of the contemporary en suite bathroom
Cherry wood suite painted white
Elegant bedroom suite
Villeroy & Boch bathroom suite
Huge gilded mirror at the top of the stairs, made in Germany and given as a gift to the Archbishop of Zagreb.
Attic suite with huge circular bed.  Views to die for over the Old Town
Breakfast on the balcony overlooking the sea and the Old Town
Roof top views

Balcony with stunning Adriatic views
Circular bath (echoing the shape of the bed) with ambient lighting, changing according to your mood
The villa and outside terrace for luncheon
Glimpse of the attic bedroom with Villeroy and Boch suite
Jacuzzi with a spectacular view!
200 year old renovated villa with Jacuzzi on the terrace




The villa for six is truly stunning, having taken the best part of 5 years to renovate with local artisans, even the shutters are individually handcrafted.  Brimming with gorgeous antiques, many from faraway lands,sitting alongside modern appliances, the villa exudes glamour and classic lines.  Located footsteps from the Old Town entrance and the sea, this luxury villa certainly deserves to be at the top of its range.

Monday, 7 February 2011

Before & After 1-bedroom, Old Town

Time for another Before and After!  This 32m2 one bedroom apartment is located in the Old Town.  We took on this apartment way back in 2004 and have sold it 3 times.  From Croatian to Israeli to Australian to another Australian (living in Papua New Guinea!) .... so here we have "before", "during" and "after" photos.
Exterior After
Location within the Old Town walls
The very first time for selling, way back in 2004 (we have sold it 3 times!)
Before
During.  This is during the 2nd sale of the property.
Again during the 2nd sale of the propety

After, this is the final sale, after renovation, wow!

This is at the first sale of the property.  Love the stone sink!
After.  The stone sink has gone (where?), but the renovation is great.
During the 2nd sale of the property, poorly renovated
After the 3rd sale of the property
During the 2nd sale, the owner just put in cheap bed and closet.
After!  Wow!  Great styling in the bedroom
During the 2nd sale, nothing wow with the shower room
After with the 3rd sale, a proper shower!
The 1st sale of the property, a blind corridor at back of apt
After the 3rd sale, the blind corridor becomes an en suite bathroom
Certainly an intriguing apartment .. and one which can be rented.  See here, from 60 euros per night.

Friday, 28 January 2011

Villa on the Sea

A villa for the summer holiday?  Here is a fabulous villa to dream about summer, located on the island of Brac.  The villa oozes modern comforts and is equipped throughout.  Sourced here.

Friday, 3 December 2010

Gorgeous Adriatic Beach Home

We are fortunate enough to have friends who own this gorgeous ground floor apartment with amazing Adriatic Sea views. The terrace, remodeled in 2009 uses quality stone sourced locally and is heaven on a summers' evening with the outdoor entertaining and enjoying bbqs.
An ingenious inlaid nautical compass created out of different types of stone creates interest
The creative stone bench called "the cigar smoking corner" is for banishing smokers. However, this is a great corner for viewing the stars (very little light pollution) and looking at the Old Town of Dubrovnik.
The island of Lokrum and the rear of the Old Town.
Fully equipped kitchen leading onto the dining room and overlooking the sea.
The Italian made dining table is made of volcanic stone and took 7 men to bring to the apartment. Showing an underwater scene, the table top needs no coverings at all. The glass tryptic on the wall has been created by talented Niko Cuckovic of BeCraft.
The classic red and white stripe cushions on the furniture gives a beach home feel to the living room.
Open plan living and dining area, all sea facing and capturing the stunning Adriatic views. The little glass table at the bottom of the picture (above) is also a Niko Cuckovic custom special.
Light and airy this 2-bedroom beach home takes full advantage of living by the sea. It is just a pleasant 20 minutes coastal walk to Dubrovnik Old Town too, making it an ideal location for holidays. My friends are selling this apartment (email me) and are confident the new owners will enjoy the light, space and views as they have over the last 6 years.