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Welcome!
HOMES
Luxury Collection
Vol 17 No 4 / £4.50
Firstly, many thanks to all those who took the time and
trouble to complete and return our reader survey. It has been
really interesting to nd out more about the type of
properties you are looking for, where in the world you favour
and what you would like to see featured in the magazine.
I’ve been editor of International Homes for six years now and I still get a
Front Cover:
Formentor, Mallorca
tremendous buzz from hearing your feedback. The most gratifying thing has to
THE FINEST HOMES, TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE
be when we receive calls from airports all over the world after people have read
the magazine during their ight and found a property they would like to know
CONTACT US AT:
3, St John’s Court, Moulsham Street,
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Telephone: +44 (0)1245 358877
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Web: www.international-homes.com
Email: info@international-homes.com
more about. It’s also rewarding for our team to get response from estate agents
and developers who have sold their properties due to our coverage. The future
is bright for the property industry and there is nothing we like more than being
able to present the nest properties in the best possible way to the most
PUBLISHER: Stuart Shield
stuart@international-homes.com
discerning of audiences.
GENERAL MANAGER: Paul Wright
paul@international-homes.com
Highlights of this issue include a special feature celebrating 16 years of the
EDITORIAL TEAM
Editor-in-Chief: Helen Shield
helen@international-homes.com
Editor: Jill Keene
jill@international-homes.com
International Property Awards. I must admit that, despite having been a judge for
some time, I hadn’t fully appreciated how the idea for them came about or all the
dierent stages that have shaped them into the world-renowned awards that they
DESIGN TEAM
Andrew Cockburn
andrew@international-homes.com
Patrick Odonkor, Hendus Strydom
are today. It makes you wonder what further heights the International Property
Awards and their winners will reach over the next 16 years.
ADVERTISING SALES TEAM
John Rourke, Gerard Waldron, Claire Wright
We also explore the delights of owning a property in one of the less obvious
SUPPORT TEAM
Production Co-ordinator: Jo Findlay
Accounts: Irene Pickles, Mary Wright,
Peter Wright; accounts@international-homes.com
destinations – Lebanon. Now a stable Middle Eastern country, its government is
showing a huge commitment to rebuilding the economy and this is reected in
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Lebanon’s growing investment property market. It also has much to oer with a
combination of plenty of sunshine, fabulous beaches and snow-capped mountains
providing year round attractions.
Copyright © INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY 2010
INTERNATIONAL HOMES LUXURY COLLECTION:
ISSN 1756-2929
Last but not least, you will nd we have selected the most stunning collection of
While great care has been taken in the receipt and handling of
material, production and accuracy of content in this magazine, the
publishers will not accept any responsibility for any errors, loss or
omissions which may occur. The publishers would like to thank all
those companies and individuals who took part in the magazine
and wish them every success.
waterfront properties around the world to whet your appetite for living in the lap
of luxury!
Jill Keene
jill@international-homes.com
READERS PLEASE NOTE: Some properties will be actually priced in
foreign currency and subject to exchange fluctuation. Property
buyers should allow for extra financial costs such as legal advice,
local taxes etc. which may not be covered in the advertised prices.
The descriptions of properties, the contents, whereabouts and price
are given in this magazine as a guide only. Please request further
details from the advertiser as required. Private advertisers are
responsible for their own descriptions. Please take care to verify
what you are buying in writing before proceeding. The publisher
suggests all buyers of property seek independent legal advice
before entering into any contract to purchase. All information
and prices were correct at time of going to press – fluctuations in
the currency market mean that some prices will have changed.
Supplied editorial material cannot be returned.
www.international-homes.com
INTERNATIONAL
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In this issue
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Luxury collection
We spotlight an entire marine estate in Devon and a property with views across
the Solent from Cowes in the Isle of Wight
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Lighter than white
Interior designer Virginie Dalais reveals the secrets behind her creations for
Anahita World Class Sanctuary in Mauritius
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Mesmerise
Fashion designer Maria Francesca Pepe combines clothing and jewellery to get the
very best eect
Desire
Picture yourself being the proud owner of a superb Hasselblad camera
Driveway
Our Top Ten dream drives plus a glimpse of what the best dressed garage is
wearing this year
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Destination resorts
Four of the most fabulous places to relax and stay a while in New Zealand, China,
Jamaica and Ireland
For the love of London
Why London is proving irresistible to foreign buyers right now
Catch the wave
Waterfront properties for the lap of luxury in glorious locations around the world
Paris of the Middle East
Beirut, and indeed Lebanon as a whole, can oer everything from the buzz of the
city to the solitude of the mountains
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Peace of Portugal
We select of some of the country’s nest resorts for the very best in relaxation as
well as leisure activities
Sweet sixteen
The International Property Awards celebrate 16 years of success
Property showcase
A selection of homes from across the world
www.toptenproperties.net
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