Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen new mansion

                      Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has purchased a new mansion in Atherton, California.

Allen paid $27 million for the estate, which sits on two acres of land and has a 22,000+ square foot mansion. The home features walls of glass, vaulted ceilings, six bedrooms, four powder rooms, a spa, a home movie theater and seven fireplaces. There is also a detached guest house with two bedrooms and a kitchen. On the outside, there’s a private pool, fire pit and patio area.

Allen’s home is a new construction. The Microsoft co-founder is worth an estimated $16 billion. He is also the owner of the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks and the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers.

The Atherton area is one of the most affluent in the country, and home to some of the nation’s top tech royalty, including Google’s Eric Schmidt and HP’s Meg Whitman.

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Azul Villa Esmeralda in Mexico

Located in Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya, Mexico, Azul Villa Esmeralda has a welcoming feel throughout. Just steps away from the waves, the beach-side resort offers more than 11,000 square feet of modern living space and almost 200 feet of oceanfront viewing. The main villa is surrounded by lovely thatched pavilions, adding an exotic appearance and inspiring a genuine holiday atmosphere.

Everything inside seems to pay tribute to the exquisite surroundings, as the indoor-outdoor connection was cleverly optimized. The main open plan living room is enclosed by floor to ceiling windows, offering lovely views. Kitchen is all equipped, providing a home away from home kind of feel. The bedrooms are bright and spacious, with king-size beds and terrace exits. Other notable features of the resort include a Bose equipped home theater, a spectacular pool (heating available if desired), a private Vassa spa, sauna, steam room and gym facilities.

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TRADITIONAL GREEK VILLA

Located a few hours away by ferry from Athenes, the Greek island of Paros is worth the trip if you are after a genuine escape.

In today’s post we will present one of the many elegant villas around the area mixing traditional charm and contemporary opulence. Almyra borrows its name from the many tamarisk trees grown here and is idyllically situated in the quaint fishing village of Ambellas, just 150 meters from the beach.

As you step inside, you will discover stylish interiors decorated in a minimalist manner. But the real magic happens outdoors: “The swimming pool terrace is beautifully appointed with sun beds, a dining table with chairs and a cozy lounge area under a shaded pergola where guests can escape the sun after a refreshing swim into the crystalline waters of the pool. The endless views to the sapphire waters of the sea and the sprawling green fields create an atmosphere of serenity and purity”.

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Luxury villa in Nova Santa Ponsa, Mallorca

 This is one of the most beautiful, contemporary, villas on Mallorca. It is located close to the re-styled Port Adriano, and Santa Ponsa, Mallorca

Exceptional in every way, this sensational and striking home offers wonderful sea views. Part of our luxurious and exclusive real estate collection, this unique home is near Puerto Adriano and boasts distinctive design and unparalleled quality. Flawless attention to detail combines with hand selected materials to create an extraordinarily stylish and contemporary oasis in the sun.This unique villa in Santa Ponsa is located near Puerto Adriano. For sale: 8.900.000 Euro

Requests: villas@passion4luxury.com

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