The apartment has excellent security. There is a concierge on duty during the day and each upper floor apartment (there are only three) have direct lift access operated by an individual security code.
This particular apartment has been thoughtfully and beautifully created by the current owner utilising many bespoke products and fittings. There is a large kitchen & dining area, a luxurious master bedroom suite and a truly wonderful reception room (1,350 square feet). There are also two parking spaces available for the flat.

* 3 bedrooms
* 2 reception rooms
* 3 bathrooms
* Penthouse

• 4 bedrooms
• 2 reception rooms
• 4 bathrooms
  Communal Garden
• New Development
• Penthouse
• Roof Terrace
• Private Parking

But the marketing campaign to sell the former home of recruitment entrepreneur Bob Biddle at The Melburnian on St Kilda Road for more than $10 million is almost as extravagant as the property itself.

Three top chefs, including celebrity masterchef George Calombaris, will tonight make use of its twin kitchens to cook for a VIP launch.

About 50 guests will watch the sunset from the lawn of its private roof garden, which has a heated lap pool, observation deck and views from Port Phillip Bay to the Dandenongs.

Among them will be the girlfriend of footballer Lance Franklin, model Kasia Zachwieja, who starred in one of two YouTube films made to promote the sale.

Ms Zachwieja will wear a fuchsia gown for tonight’s launch, but in case of emergency, the apartment’s dressing room is stocked with spare Chanel clothes and Manolo Blahnik shoes.

Real estate agent Kay and Burton is investing in the kind of campaign that has not been seen since the caviar and string quartets that accompanied the sale of luxury property during the 2007 property boom.

The global financial downturn hit the top end of the residential market hardest and sales are still comparatively quiet, with the lack of activity reflecting decreased demand and vendors’ unwillingness to put quality stock on the market.

But house prices in Melbourne’s most expensive suburbs made a major comeback in the June quarter to recover most of the value lost in last year’s slump and drive overall price growth, according to Australian Property Monitors.

Some agents see the apartment’s listing for sale as a symbol of returned confidence in the upper end.

The Melburnian, on the site of the former Prince Henry Hospital, has been among the city’s best-performing buildings for capital growth since it was completed in mid-2002, according to RP Data.

Designed by the architects of Federation Square, it has been home to some of Melbourne’s rich and famous, including footballer Matthew Lloyd, former chairman of the IT group Senetas, Francis Galbally, and a member of Melbourne’s judiciary.

Mr Biddle, who founded nursing agency Origin Healthcare, paid a record $5 million when he purchased off the plan in 2000.

Victoria’s record for an apartment is believed to be $18.2 million, paid late last year by a mystery buyer for the sub-penthouse at Salta’s redevelopment of the old Mercy Hospital in East Melbourne, which is due to open next month.

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Restoration work on the 6,000-square-foot suite will “bring back the original essence of the design,” Samara Diapolous, Fairmont San Francisco’s public relations consultant, said.

“The crown jewel of the suite is the billiard room, which is covered in turquoise tiles and a beautiful etched glass ceiling,” Diapolous said.

The restoration process includes extensive work on the 18,000 etched glass pieces in the billiard room. Each tile will be individually removed, cleaned, restored and put back in place.

“That’s the kind of attention to detail that we try to preserve,” Tom Klein, regional vice president of operations and general manager of Fairmont San Francisco, said.

The hotel is working with designer Champalimaud for the project.

“They have an understanding of how to update a historical suite to make sure it is still timeless for the guests,” Klein said.

The budget will be approximately $1.8 million, according to Klein.

“One still has to plan in a difficult time,” Klein said when asked about undergoing a restoration during an economic downturn. “The customer today still wants a product representative of that level. We still have a high demand for that suite. This is unquestionably the finest suite in San Francisco, if not the United States.”

Restoration on the suite began Aug. 2 and is expected to be completed in mid-September. Guests in the hotel should not be affected by the restoration, Klein said.

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More About Turnberry Place; The convenience and sophistication of cosmopolitan living blend with the personal services of a world-class private club. And everything you could want is within steps of your front door, including a 30,000 square foot European-style spa and fitness center. There are indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a tennis complex, and casual as well as fine dining.

The dramatic entry gate to the private world of Turnberry Place is located on Paradise Road opposite the Las Vegas Hilton, and is fully staffed and monitored 24 hours a day. Turnberry Place is conveniently close to the non-stop shopping, dining, entertainment, and gaming attractions of the celebrated Las Vegas Strip. Also, it’s only a 3-mile drive to McCarran International Airport.

Features

• More than 3,000 square feet of wrap-around terraces
• Private elevator access to entry and upper level
• Grand entry foyer with dramatic silver leaf dome and Murano glass chandelier
• Private study with Shiraz Angelim wood floors
• Audiophile quality sound system
• Private outdoor pool and spa
• Platinum leaf & Italian crystal chandelier
• Showcase kitchen features Labrador antique granite counter tops

Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, the “Jade” Penthouse, reflective of innovative design charisma, can best be described as a luxurious home in the sky offering 360 degree panoramic views while encompassing three luxurious levels.

The main lounge and dining area is more like a look-out on the world, comfortable, flanked by floor to ceiling glass that disappears to let the indoors and outdoors merge.
There is a sense of vertical space throughout the Penthouse rarely seen, the finishes inside and out provide a rich tapestry of natural textures that are attractive to see and touch ranging from rich marble slab walls to Onyx and Sandstone.

Adjoining the expansive living areas, superb entertaining areas are located on each level. The lower level has its own kitchen that caters for parties on the enormous balcony where a glass fronted 6 metre plunge pool/spa overlooks the golden beach doorstep to the Pacific Ocean.

Honed Gohera limestone flooring throughout has been comfortably blended with custom wool and linen carpets whilst Antiquated Bianca Pearla marble slabs adorn the balcony walls and bathrooms.

Zebrano timber wall paneling extending on sensuous curved walls offers an ambience of peace to soothe the soul particularly at night when the specially designed lighting transforms the space into theatre finishes that sparkle with fun and excitement.

Backlit Onyx, a precious stone exhibited in the main ensuite subtly divides the romantic themed open plan master bedroom. The shower also forms a steam sauna with overhead lighting exuding a kaleidoscope of colour to compliment one’s cleansing therapy. The large free-standing spa designed by American architect Michael Graves extends the magical relationship with water.

Cross ventilation and respect for the orientation enables sustainable living although the building is fully air-conditioned and has a gas fireplace for those chilly nights. Intelligent, smart, fully programmable lighting and audio visual entertainment system is provided throughout.

A residence purely devoted to pleasure.

Each Residence Spans an Entire Floor
Pentominium is a unique concept created through combining a penthouse with a luxury condominium, which means that each residence spans an entire floor.
The top floors Pentominium will contain a Sky Lounge, Sky Pool, Business Centre and a private observation deck along with a health club, a cigar lounge, squash courts, a banqueting hall and private theatre.
Each unit will take up a complete floor of the tower giving you more than 6500 sq.ft. of luxury. Each floor will have a private foyer and biometric access control.

Furnished penthouses designed by Salvatore Ferragamo
Even more exclusive are the selected penthouses with bespoke design of Salvatore Ferragamo. Fully furnished, they will include everything required for a luxurious lifestyle such as a state-of-the-art 50″ LCD TV and Bang & Olufsen Home Theatre System, custom designed Bulthaup kitchen with appliances from Gaggenau.
In addition, you will have full access to Ferragamo Beach Club at The World island and to a yacht styled and designed by Ferragamo plus get membership to an exclusive car club.
Scheduled for completion 2011/2112

Features

• Concierge Service by Quintessentially – the international private members club
• Rights to use a fleet of premium automobiles including a Rolls-Royce Phantom
• Azimut yachts for leisurely trips across the Arabian Gulf.
• The Spa will be operated by Six Senses Spas; the operators of a number of premium world class health resorts including Soneva Fushi in the Maldives
• All public areas will be crystallized by Swarovski
• Each Pentominium unit will be fitted with state of the art Bang & Olufsen sound equipment

The Penthouse residence floats high in the sky, occupies the entire 15th floor, and offers more than 4,000 square feet of luxurious, one level living. The entire residence is encased with floor to ceiling windows and offers panoramic water, city, and mountain views from all principal rooms. It is the only one of its kind offering over 1,600 sq ft of covered, outdoor living space complete with fireplace, BBQ, and surround sound. Simply open up the terrace doors and the residence is transformed into a spectacular indoor/outdoor entertaining space totaling over 5,500 sq ft.

The Grand room boasts dramatic 20 ft vaulted ceilings framed by large Timber beams, oversized windows, and breathtaking panoramic ocean views. A beautiful gas fireplace acts as the focal point for the lounge area and has been artistically detailed with Natural Stone. Additional features include beautiful wide plank cherry hardwood flooring, a feature wall designed and reinforced to accommodate up to 1,600 lbs of artwork, a lovely dining area, and access to the main terrace.

The stunning terrace offers more then 1,200 sq ft of covered outdoor living space. Enjoy privacy as you entertain all year round; rain or shine. Enjoy the luxury of a gas BBQ, gas fireplace, use of the integrated sound system, and customizable outdoor lighting while you absorb the beauty that surrounds you. For added comfort, all three terraces have been protected with low voltage bird abatement system and bird spikes designed to prevent roosting and messes.

Just step into the kitchen and you will immediately notice it was designed for a chef. Enjoy an abundance of counter space, custom cabinetry, the highest quality Viking Ultraline appliance package which includes 4 burner gas stove and grill, double wall ovens, high performance hood fan, and oversized fridge. Additional features include a built in cappuccino maker, a water filtration system, granite countertops, a wine cooler, and a fabulous bar area.

Adjoining the kitchen is the family room which features a gas fireplace, 50’ pioneer flat screen, 5.1 surround sound system, and an abundance of custom wood cabinetry.

The Spacious Westside Master bedroom boasts breathtaking ocean and city views through oversized windows. The dramatic 12ft ceiling height adds a sense of space and grandeur the makes this room so incredibly stunning. This master boasts extensive detail and upgraded features such as a built in cappuccino maker, mini fridge, wet bar, custom cabinetry and millwork, Lutron motorized blinds, a gas fireplace, and a designated sound system zone with speakers throughout the bedroom, bathroom, and dressing room.

The beautiful 7 piece en-suite has been detailed to the highest of standards and offers a large ocean view terrace, a deep soaker air jet tub, steam shower, a euro energy efficient toilet, double vanity with custom drawers and upgraded electrical outlets. This en-suite also offers radiant heat Slump stone tile, Lutron Motorized blinds, and an Ultra Silent Braun exhaust fan for the ultimate experience in luxury and comfort.
Adjacent is the 200+ sq ft dressing room complete with custom fitted millwork, closet space, and drawers designed by Portico Design Group.

The East wing Master bedroom is set far apart from the other and offers much of the same luxurious finishes and fine detail. Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Baker, Vancouver, and Stanley Park while relaxing in bed, or while enjoying the east wing terrace. This bedroom offers custom designed millwork and cabinetry, motorized blinds, a designated sound system zone, a private 200+ sq ft dressing room, and a beautiful 3 piece en-suite is detailed with a stunning stone and glass shower, euro energy efficient toilet, and radiant heat Slump stone tile floors.

This penthouse residence will please the most discerning buyer. It has been equipped with one of the most advanced, state of the art home entertainment and monitoring systems. From the touch screen you will control; heating and cooling functions for all 5 zones, functions for all 4 gas fireplaces, wine/chill room temperature control system, Lutron lighting system, and the Lutron motorized blinds system. In addition, all interior walls have acoustic insulation designed to remove echoing and increase efficiency of heating and cooling systems. All doors and windows have been treated with additional weather stripping to ensure maximum insulation. Additional detail improvements include relocation of all electrical plugs and panels so to be out of sight. Each and every luxurious detail has been well thought out and well planned. These are only some of the features that make this PH such an exclusive and rare offering. This residence will impress those who appreciate and seek quality.

Stone Cliff residents have exclusive access to a 3,300-square-foot Club House that offers two guest suites, a great room fireside lounge, extensive decks, a meeting room, fitness studio and a covered outdoor spa.

This luxurious penthouse is superiorly located only minutes away from the city center, shopping at Park Royal and The Village, and just minutes away from fantastic hiking, biking, walking trails, golf, fishing, and world class skiing.

Features

• Ocean, City, and Mountain Views
• over 5,500 sqft of indoor/outdoor entertainment space
• Over 1 million spent in technology upgrades
• 4 fireplaces
• Private garage for 4 automobiles
• West Coast Contemporary Architecture
• Vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, sky lights
• 3 covered outdoor spaces for year round enjoyment
• close to all amenities, and modes of transportation

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