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Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This $6 Million Southwestern-Style Estate in Central California Has a Helipad for Your Chopper
Fresno, California, or, more specifically, the census-designated place known as Friant, may not be the first place that comes to mind when you envision multimillion-dollar living, but for one couple it was just the ticket. Back in the 1990s, the local pair saw great potential in this Central California property, trading their home at the time plus $100,000 to make it their own. Instead of tearing down the original home that stood on the 6.4-acre rural property, they donated it to the local fire department and SWAT team for training exercises. And, during the process of building up the more than 6,000-square-foot compound, they lived in a tiny guest house with their pets. More from Robb Report Meet the Speed Brokers That Will Help You Drive 200 MPH-Legally Meet the Bush Pilots That Navigate Alaska's Most Perilous Terrain Courtney Love's Former Manhattan Loft Is Up for Grabs at $9.5 Million What they ended up with is a highly personalized abode modeled on the Southwestern-style architecture they saw admired during trips to New Mexico and Arizona. The six-bedroom, five-bath complex is now on the market for $6 million, with Sarah Hedrick at Realty Concepts holding the listing. To achieve an authentic Santa Fe style, the house was built with hand-troweled plaster walls, and Saltillo floor tile is found throughout the home, from the high-ceilinged living room to the bathrooms. The chef's kitchen sports travertine countertops, dual copper sinks, and not just one but two pantries. There's a mini wine fridge here too, but you'll want to store most of your vino in the 1,600-bottle wine cellar, which is accessible by elevator and has a tasting room, to boot. The primary bedroom, meanwhile, has its own gas fireplace—one of five throughout the property. The closets here are lined with cedar, and the ensuite bathroom includes a jetted tub as well as a sauna/steam shower. Friends or family members can make use of the two separate guest houses. Outside, the owners have created a resort-style paradise, complete with a built-in barbecue and outdoor fireplace for alfresco dining. The pool is accompanied by a mosaic-tiled hot tub, and there are ample options for sports enthusiasts. The court complex encompasses tennis, pickleball, and basketball, and there's a putting green for perfecting your stroke. Gearheads can keep up to 14 cars in the massive garage, and if you're planning to arrive via helicopter—because why not?—a helipad is found on the grounds for your convenience. While the Southwestern-inspired residence is perhaps one-of-a-kind in its Central California setting, Fresno and its surrounding towns are steeped in agricultural history. Among the area's most interesting properties is a grand, 1910 Colonial Revival in nearby Del Rey that hit the market earlier this year for $4 of Robb Report The 10 Priciest Neighborhoods in America (And How They Got to Be That Way) In Pictures: Most Expensive Properties Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This $4.3 Million Four Seasons Penthouse Could Make You a Citizen in St. Kitts and Nevis
Increasing numbers of Americans are looking for ways to become citizens in other countries, with real estate investments being an appealing option for those who have the ability to acquire an international home. One such property in the dual-island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis offers a streamlined path to exactly that. A $4.3 million penthouse was recently unveiled as part of the Nevis Peak Residences at the Caribbean country's Four Seasons Private Residences. The fully furnished, three-bedroom abode sits atop the property's so-called Building 1, from which it has views of the resort, the Caribbean Sea, and the eighth hole of the Robert Trent Jones II-designed golf course. Best of all, you can apply for citizenship as soon as you enter into a contract on the condo, before construction is even complete. More from Robb Report San Francisco's 181 Fremont Officially Brings Its Grand Penthouse to Market at $35 Million These New Easter Jeep Safari Concepts Are a Colorful Ode to Off-Roading This $110 Million 4-Story Penthouse on Billionaire's Row Is N.Y.C.'s Most Expensive Home for Sale The 2,583-square-foot penthouse has been designed by the U.K.-based firm Ward & Co., which is known for its work across the Caribbean. The open-concept living space includes lots of light-wood detailing, while the cream-colored furnishings allow the vivid hues landscape to take center stage. Every bedroom comes with an en suite bathroom, and the primary also has a private outdoor shower. The island's lush natural environment is featured here, too, with greenery hanging over the copper-tinted see-through soaking tub. RELATED: Inside a $5 Million Villa at the Four Seasons Resort Nevis With the penthouse spanning the entire width of the building, there are ample outdoor areas, to boot. More than 1,300 square feet of alfresco space boasts covered patios and open terraces, all accessible from the sliding glass doors that wrap around the residence. Plus, residents can take advantage of the resort's half mile of beaches, tennis courts, on-site restaurants, full-service spa and fitness center, and more. The Nevis Peak Residences, which include one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes, are the first condos to launch as part of the Four Seasons development. Future plans call for four- and five-bedroom beachfront homes to its fractional and full-ownership options at the resort's Villas at Pinney's Beach. All buyers, not just those who pony up for the penthouse, have access to St. Kitts and Nevis's citizenship by investment program, which is one of the oldest and highest-performing in the world. While many flock to European countries such as Spain, Portugal, and Italy to receive citizenship, the Caribbean is a much closer option for those looking to expand their home base. It doesn't hurt that your investment may come with a Mai Tai on the of Robb Report The 10 Priciest Neighborhoods in America (And How They Got to Be That Way) In Pictures: Most Expensive Properties Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Restomods From Helderburg Defenders in Photos
More from Robb Report This 1969 Mustang Restomod Has One of Mario Andretti's Old Engines. Now It Could Fetch $1 Million. Mansory Gave the Tesla Cybertruck a Garish Makeover, and That's the Point First Drive: This Restomod Is a Loud and Challenging Racer That Would Make Steve McQueen Smile Best of Robb Report The 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine Beast The World's Best Superyacht Shipyards The ABCs of Chartering a Yacht Click here to read the full article. These ultra-luxe restomods, from Helderburg Defenders, had no problem roaring through the powder covering the ground during our test drives. A Defender 90 reenvisioned by Helderburg. Helderburg will tune and tweak the original 2.5-liter turbo-diesel engine to deliver a maximum of 220 hp and 440 ft lbs of torque. The dashboard shape and control locations are unchanged, but there's plenty new, including an Alpine touchscreen display. The differential engagement is a bit reluctant, as is the shifter attached to the five-speed transmission, giving the driving experience a decidedly traditional feel. The door handles may look like the same flat-black plastic units that came from the factory, but they're actually made of black anodized aluminum. The Alpine touchscreen display is connected to a sublime Focal sound system. The seats and many of the surfaces are wrapped in upholstery that comes in your choice of hides and hues. It's quite a package, each one built to customer demands. Since 2019, Helderburg Defenders has been taking a more traditional tack with its top-shelf, fully custom builds.
