ST. HELENA, Calif.,
April 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Concierge Auctions, a luxury real estate auction firm serving
high-net-worth individuals worldwide, today announced the auction
of Villa de Montana, named
"World's Best California Property" in 2006 by London's World's Best Magazine. The
property, originally offered for $22.5
million, will be auctioned without reserve on May 22nd in cooperation with Daniel DerVartanian
of Sotheby's International Realty and Steven Gregory of Coldwell Banker Brokers of the
Valley.
The 20-acre, 32-room Spanish-Mediterranean estate is spread
across a spectacular main house, guest cottage, and separate staff
quarters. The property offers panoramic views of St. Helena village and Napa Valley and a private winding drive that
is lined with antique limestone columns and mature olive trees.
Built in 1941, the house retains its elegant original features,
including five antique, French wood-burning fireplaces. A 2001
renovation, however, introduced the finest craftsmanship of the
current age, including custom-designed iron windows, French doors,
and gates. One-of-a-kind wallpapers adorn walls throughout the
interior of the house, and the main house kitchen includes an
individually crafted cabinetry set between hand-painted Portuguese
tile murals.
"The timeless elegance of Villa de Montana's architectural style is remarkable,"
said Gregory. "As the rooms of the house reveal themselves, guests
are overcome with a sense of wonder and amazement that is
palpable."
"Just as the Napa Valley is
recognized as one of the world's premier and most beautiful wine
regions, Montana is recognized as
the region's premier and most beautiful estate with privacy," added
DerVartanian. "What's more, Villa de Montana's splendor is complemented by seamless
functionality. Its three offices and exercise room, not to mention
the speakers throughout the house, make it an utterly practical
space for modern living."
The exterior of the house is built of stone elements from
France and draped in ivy, a
marriage of nature and artistic faculty that underline the
property's calming effect. These stunning walls are arranged in an
octagonal shape to frame a meticulously coiffed courtyard that is
designed for entertaining in luxury. An expansive pool and spa
within the master suite garden area offer complete relaxation for
guests who wish to retreat from social and gastronomic activities
at the house to a space of physical and mental relaxation.
"Villa de Montana is the
ultimate getaway for wine country living," said current owner and
renowned luxury estate developer Richard
Wax. "After thirteen incredible years at the estate, my wife
and I have reluctantly decided to say goodbye to the most beautiful
place on earth in order relocate to where my business is based,
Aspen, Colorado."
While the courtyard's treasures are most fully appreciated from
the outdoors, the house's two opposing towers, home to two grand
grand master suites and the guest master suite, each offer
breathtaking views of the landscapes and vistas below.
"Clients come to Concierge Auctions to buy and sell the best in
luxury living," said Concierge Auctions Founder and President,
Laura Brady. "As one of the nation's
most renowned luxury real estate developers, Mr. Wax partnered with
Concierge Auctions because he knows that the next owner of Villa de
Montana seeks white-gloved service
in all aspects of life, including during the process of buying a
home. We're happy to help facilitate this auction to provide both
him and the lucky buyer with an experience that matches the
convenience and ease that they expect."
The auction of Villa de Montana, located at 2735 Sulphur Springs
Avenue in St. Helena, California,
will be held live on May 22nd. A 2.5%
commission is offered to the buyer's representing broker. The
property will be open for preview daily by appointment. See Auction
Terms and Conditions for full details. For more information, visit
NapaLuxuryAuction.com, call (888) 953-1310 or join the social
discussion at #ConciergeAuctions.
About Concierge Auctions
Concierge Auctions is a New York
City-based luxury real estate auction firm founded in 2008.
Concierge Auctions serves high-net-worth individuals
internationally through an accelerated marketing process that
obtains fair market value for high-end properties. The firm
executes auctions typically valued between $2.5 million and $20 million.
This property is listed by Steven
Lloyd Gregory (Lic #01038915) of PLC Partnership DBA
Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley (Lic #00628461) - 1775
Lincoln Ave., Napa, CA 94558,
(707) 495-1488 and Daniel
DerVartanian (Lic #01850260) of Sotheby's International
Realty (Lic #00899496) - 9665 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 400,
Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (415)
901-1727. Auctioneer Frank Trunzo
(CA Bond #511522). Concierge Auctions, LLC is the provider of
auction marketing services and is a licensed California auction firm (CA Bond #511475) -
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