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Tag: Real Estate and Housing (Residential)
The Long-Ignored Athens Waterfront Is Being Revived
At the heart of the Faliro Bay Restoration Project is a 50-acre park being designed by the architect Renzo Piano near sites of the 2004 Olympics.
For Sale: Elegant Country Homes, Downton Abbey-Adjacent
Sellers in a rural corner of England hope the “sprinkle of glamour” from the movie sequel to the TV series will bring a new wave of buyers.
In Australia, Golf Homes With an Ocean View Are in Demand
Golf communities near the water have held their appeal, even for families that aren’t golf enthusiasts.
Golf Homes: What $1 Million Will Buy
Do you prefer your golf home to be in the desert or the jungle? Or perhaps South Africa’s wine lands?
A Chat With a Builder of Golf Courses
Jim Fazio has worked on courses all over the world. But the most fun he ever had, he said, was building the Trump International Golf Club.
Japanese Golf Resorts Look to Foreigners to Sustain Growth
“Koreans are fanatical when it comes to golf,” one resort official said. “They can do 36 holes every day.’’
In Spain, Buyers Relish Designing Their Own Golf Homes
Some special requests: floor-to-ceiling glass walls, a bathtub with a view, a giant pergola and geothermal heat.
In an Ancient Woodland, One of Italy’s Rare Gated Communities Flourishes
The Olgiata Golf Club opened in 1961 near where the Etruscans’ richest city once stood. Nearby estates range from 1.5 million to 8 million euros.
Creating Luxury in London’s Undervalued Neighborhoods
A developer, who may soon marry into the royal family, is taking a different approach to luxury housing. Buyers are taking notice.