Celebrity Life

The Art Deco-style Walker Tower in the heart of New York’s Chelsea neighborhood was originally built in 1929 by architect Ralph Thomas Walker, and was refurbished in 2013. Situated on the 17th floor of the 22-story building, this newly listed unit has exposure to the north, south and west of Manhattan with views of the... View Article

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When most people flip homes, they hope their finished property will attract a wide audience and, therefore, generate a bigger profit for all their hard work. While many put their heart and soul into their projects, it would be a lie to say that the bottom line doesn’t matter to a house flipper. The key […]

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There must be some serious money in vacuum cleaners and hair dryers because Sir James Dyson, founder of one the world’s most well-known eponymous brands, just spent a jaw-dropping US$54.2 million (approx. HK$423.5 million) on a massive penthouse in one of Singapore’s tallest buildings.

[caption id="attachment_154215" align="alignnone" width="1433"] The pool view | Image: Wallich Residence[/caption]

And if that’s not enough to make you gasp, here’s another nugget: The British billionaire actually saved a huge amount of money in the deal, since the apartment was listed for almost twice the amount at US$80 million (approx. HK$625 million) -- said to be the most expensive in Singapore. What's more, since Dyson has permanent residence status there, he is not required to pay the high property taxes that most other foreigners purchasing property in Singapore would have needed to.

‘Most expensive’ is, however, not the penthouse’s only claim to fame; it is also the highest. Set within the exclusively luxurious Wallich Residence, which occupies the 39th to 64th floors of the sky-high Guoco Tower, the three-storey apartment is spread across the top 62nd to 64th floors. Sitting at almost 1,000 feet above sea level, it offers breathtaking views over the city’s vast skyline and the glittering blue waters of Marina Bay.

[caption id="attachment_154212" align="alignnone" width="1424"] Dining area | Image: Wallich Residence[/caption]

Inside the expansive, 21,100-square-foot penthouse are five lavishly appointed bedrooms, six bathrooms, three half-baths, a pool, sky deck, Jacuzzi and a barbecue pit. And as if that weren’t enough, there’s even a 600-bottle wine cellar.

The exquisite marble flooring adds a touch of refined opulence. But it’s the floor-to-ceiling windows, in almost every room in the triplex apartment, that truly catch one’s attention as they present a sense of unadulterated openness, not only to the city below but also the skies above. One can only imagine the shimmering beauty of millions of stars at night as seen from such a vantage point.

[caption id="attachment_154214" align="alignnone" width="1920"] Living room luxury | Image: Wallich Residence[/caption]

While the stupendous sum for the apartment may seem exorbitant for some, for Dyson it's certainly manageable. After all, his net worth currently stands at US$12.6 billion (approx. HK$98.4 billion), as per the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, making him the 109th richest person on the planet. In 2018, after his company took in revenues of an astounding $1.4 billion (HK$11 billion), he was named the richest person in Britain, too. Which brings the famous phrase to mind: "If you have it, spend it!"

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When the US Naval Forces vacated Twenty Grosvenor Square in 2007, they meticulously cleared the eight-story building to ensure future owners would not stumble across old secrets. The only evidence of its 68-year occupation was a mosaic of the famous crest set securely into the floor. Keen to salvage this tangible piece of heritage, Finchatton, the... View Article

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Buyers for such luxury homes in Singapore include Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin and Sun Tongyu, co-founder of Alibaba.

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Buyers for such luxury homes in Singapore include Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin and Sun Tongyu, co-founder of Alibaba.

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If you are thinking of buying a home in the Aspen Woods or Brentwood neighborhoods, looking up listed properties in the area via MLS Calgary is a good place to start. In fact, the internet can do more than just search for properties in the market. Most of those who are looking to buy a […]

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CEO Apichart Chutrakul is embracing millennials' desire for lifestyle experiences.

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CEO Apichart Chutrakul is embracing millennials' desire for lifestyle experiences.

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On one of the most celebrated sites in all of Hawaii, Timbers Kauai commands the premier oceanfront location within the renowned 450-acre Hokuala resort, a natural amphitheater at the entrance to the tranquil waters of Kalapaki Beach. Timbers Kauai celebrates the ocean, shoreline and verdant mountains beyond. In what may be the last opportunity of its... View Article

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Mykonos is celebrated for its vibrant atmosphere and sun-soaked summer months. Here, whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches and traditional fishing harbors sit alongside laid-back beach bars and luxury yacht marinas. This secluded villa is on the island’s rocky west coast, facing out over the azure sea and the neighboring islands of Delos, Syros and Tinos, has... View Article

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Cypress trees, vineyards and lush forest define the landscape of Chianti Classico — a small hilly region considered the birthplace of Tuscan winemaking. This grand estate is in the Sangiovese-producing region, just half an hour’s drive from Florence and a 45-minute journey from the medieval Tuscan city of Siena. The 13th-century estate covers more than... View Article

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