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Featured Luxury Homes in California

The Lowenstern Team (CASTLES UNLIMITED®) — Sat, 26 May 2012 12:47:47 -0700

1.) The Tobin Clark Estate

40 Verbalee Lane
Hillsborough, CA 94010

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Price: $29,000,000
Rooms: 30
Bedrooms: 12
Bathrooms: 12 (4 half baths)
Sq.Ft: 35,000

2.) 9577 Sunset Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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Price: $49,500,000
Rooms: 15
Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 13
Sq.Ft: 36,000

3.) The Bradbury Estate

172 Bliss Canyon Road
Bradbury, CA 91008

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Price: $78,800,000
Rooms: 13
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 7 (3 half baths)
Sq.Ft: 47,182

James D. Lowenstern, GRI, LI, IRES

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New Listing in Newton, MA - $1,750,000

The Lowenstern Team (CASTLES UNLIMITED®) — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:45:02 -0700

83 Beethoven Avenue
Newton, MA: Waban 02468

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Price: $1,750,000
Rooms: 10
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5.5
Sq.Ft: 4508

James D. Lowenstern, GRI, LI, IRES

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Penthouse in New York breaks record price sale of $90,000,000

The Lowenstern Team (CASTLES UNLIMITED®) — Wed, 23 May 2012 08:34:54 -0700

A penthouse in the 90-story One57 building of New York just sold for a record-breaking price of $90 million. The 10,923 square-foot apartment takes up the top two floors of the building, includes 6 bedrooms and eight bathrooms, and also contains a "grand salon" with 23-foot ceilings.

It is located on 155 West 57th Street across from Carnegie Hall and south of Central Park, with astounding views of the city. The buyer remains unknown, but the developer of the building, Gary Barnett, referred to them as a "very nice family" who "people would recognize."

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360 Newbury Street Lofts - Boston, MA 02115

The Lowenstern Team (CASTLES UNLIMITED®) — Sat, 19 May 2012 12:49:44 -0700

1.) 360 Newbury Street, Unit 509
Boston, MA 02115

Price: $985,000
Rooms: 5
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sq.Ft: 1,439

2.) 360 Newbury Street, Unit 605
Boston, MA 02115

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Price: $1,199,900
Rooms: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sq.Ft: 1,330

James D. Lowenstern, GRI, LI, IRES

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The Residences at 210 South Street, Boston MA 02111

The Lowenstern Team (CASTLES UNLIMITED®) — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:02:42 -0700

The Residences at 210 South Street are in an eleven-story luxury condominium building in the heart of Boston. The building is conveniently located near the Financial District, Theater District, Faneuil Hall, the Waterfront, and South Station.

1.) 210 South Street, Unit 8-5
Boston, MA 02111

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Price: $620,900
Rooms: 3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sq.Ft: 1,045

2.) 210 South Street, Unit 4-2
Boston, MA 02111

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Price: $685,000
Rooms: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sq.Ft: 1,354

3.) 210 South Street, Unit 2-2
Boston, MA 02111

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Price: $699,000
Rooms: 3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sq.Ft: 1,392

James D. Lowenstern, GRI, LI, IRES

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Featured Listing in Highland Beach, FL - $19,500,000

The Lowenstern Team (CASTLES UNLIMITED®) — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:51:55 -0700

3901 South Ocean Boulevard
Highland Beach, FL 33487

This rare Ocean-to-Intracoastal compound sprawls over 2.9± acres on a stretch of ocean beachfront. The oceanfront mansion opens to dramatic balconies and patios on 3 levels. Served by a cabana bath, covered/open lounge areas edge the shimmering night-lit pool with spillover spa. Across the lawns, a dune walkway steps onto the sands. Multi-boat dockage is featured on the Intracoastal, where a private wooded mangrove preserve backdrops the separate guest house. Both residences have their own motor courts and garages which together total 9 bays.

To view the complete listing, click here.

Price: $19,500,000
Rooms: 14
Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 11 (6 Half Baths)
Sq.Ft: 11,138

James D. Lowenstern, GRI, LI, IRES

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New Listing in Edgartown, MA - $10,900,000

The Lowenstern Team (CASTLES UNLIMITED®) — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:10:01 -0700

Classic Colonial With Private Beach and Views of Edgartown Harbor & Lighthouse

119 North Water Street
Edgartown, MA 02539

This premier residence features an open floor plan living and dining area, elegant fireplace and a rolling lawn to the water's edge. The home is equipped with top-of-the-line kitchen appliances, flat screen televisions, entertainment and sound system, wireless communication, fax machine and central air conditioning. The home features two bedrooms and two baths on the main floor, plus a second-story master suite with private deck facing Edgartown Harbor.

To view the complete listing, click here.

Price: $10,900,000
Rooms: 5
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sq.Ft: 2,079

James D. Lowenstern, GRI, LI, IRES

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Featured Listing in Montecito, CA - $10,900,000

The Lowenstern Team (CASTLES UNLIMITED®) — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:49:22 -0700

1640 Mountain Drive
Montecito, CA 93108

Ocean, island, and mountain views abound from this 2 story majestic estate nestled adjacent to the famed San Ysidro Ranch Hotel in the heart of Montecito's Golden Quadrangle on 3+ stupendous acres. The main residence boasts 15,000+/-sq ft and offers all the amenities a discerning buyer would expect. Exceptional outdoor entertaining areas; truly a one of a kind estate.

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Price: $10,900,000
Rooms: 13
Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 7 (2 Half Baths)
Sq.Ft: 15,000

James D. Lowenstern, GRI, LI, IRES

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Featured Listing in Laguna Beach, CA - $20,000,000

The Lowenstern Team (CASTLES UNLIMITED®) — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:46:33 -0700

170 Emerald Bay
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Italian Villa overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the east on Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach! Three levels of luxury living with floor-to-ceiling two story windows and a huge bonus room on lower level. Separate maid quarters with it's own entrance, exercise room, temperature controlled wine room, limestone & marble fireplaces, and wrap around view decks on all three levels. Beaumaniere limestone flooring and main level gourmet kitchen.

To view the complete listing, click here.

Price: $20,000,000
Rooms: 11
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6.5
Sq.Ft: 6,000

James D. Lowenstern, GRI, LI, IRES

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Featured Listing in Tampa, FL - $14,900,000

The Lowenstern Team (CASTLES UNLIMITED®) — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:35:11 -0700

Magnificent Gated Estate in Tampa's Premier Golf and Country Club Community, Avila

706 Guisando De Avila
Tampa, FL 33613

This extraordinary 29,000-square-foot estate tucked into Tampa Bay’s most esteemed guard-gated community of Avila provides the exclusivity, privacy and quality of life simply unattainable elsewhere. Modeled after a 17th century British royal palace, the manor encompasses premium materials and craftsmanship throughout. The nearby exclusive Avila Golf and Country Club is widely regarded for its state-of-the-art golf practice facilities and tennis pavilion, 18-hole championship golf course, year-round social events and grand celebrations. Superb fine dining and cuisine is prepared by Executive Chef Neil Connolly in the Mediterranean-style Clubhouse.

To view the complete listing, click here.

Price: $14,900,000
Rooms: 15
Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 10
Sq.Ft: 28,893

James D. Lowenstern, GRI, LI, IRES

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New Listing in Newton, MA - $1,199,000

The Lowenstern Team (CASTLES UNLIMITED®) — Sun, 13 May 2012 11:58:26 -0700

46 Moreland Street
Newton, MA 02459

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Price: $1,199,000
Rooms: 9
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sq.Ft: 3560

James D. Lowenstern, GRI, LI, IRES

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Featured Listing on 12400 Cedar Street, Austin TX, 78732 - $15,000,000

The Lowenstern Team (CASTLES UNLIMITED®) — Sun, 13 May 2012 10:35:28 -0700

This spectacular classic Italian villa is carved on 16+ acres of prime south shore lake front property with breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Travis. It includes a library, wine cellar, theater, media room, game room, entertainment bar, fitness room, and indoor basketball court. Dramatic pavilion for those lake-view events. Negative edge pool with slide, waterfalls, private boat dock & much more!

Rooms: 24
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 7 (6 Half Baths)
Sq.Ft: 15,394

To view the complete listing, click here.

James D. Lowenstern, GRI, LI, IRES

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New Listings in Brookline, MA - Luxury Single Family Homes

The Lowenstern Team (CASTLES UNLIMITED®) — Sat, 12 May 2012 08:36:01 -0700

1.) 1 Hillside Road
Brookline, MA 02445

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Price: $6,750,000
Rooms: 15
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6.5
Sq.Ft: 9,323

2.) 125 Rockwood Street
Brookline, MA 02445

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Price: $6,950,000
Rooms: 20
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 8 (6 Half Baths)
Sq.Ft: 8,943

3.) 333 Lee Street
Brookline, MA 02445

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Price: $13,500,000
Rooms: 20
Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 7 (4 Half Baths)
Sq.Ft: 16,703

4.) 64 Dudley Street
Brookline, MA 02445

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Price: $5,495,000
Rooms: 12
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5.5
Sq.Ft: 9,581

5.) 1014 Boylston Street
Brookline, MA: Chestnut Hill 02467

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Price: $9,900,000
Rooms: 19
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 8 (3 Half Baths)
Sq.Ft: 11,615

James D. Lowenstern, GRI, LI, IRES

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New Listings in Brookline and Surrounding Areas

The Lowenstern Team (CASTLES UNLIMITED®) — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:45:57 -0700

1.) 750 Hammond Street
Brookline, MA 02467

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Price: $1,675,000
Rooms: 11
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4.5
Sq.Ft: 4569

2.) 239 Wolcott Road
Brookline, MA 02467

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Price: $1,649,000
Rooms: 11
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3.5
Sq.Ft: 4491

3.) 640 Chestnut Street
Needham, MA 02492

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Price: $1,400,000
Rooms: 10
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3 (2 Half Baths)
Sq.Ft: 5400

4.) 17 Ox Bow Road
Wellesley, MA 02481

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Price: $1,785,000
Rooms: 15
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4.5
Sq.Ft: 5300

James D. Lowenstern, GRI, LI, IRES

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New Listings in Newton, MA

The Lowenstern Team (CASTLES UNLIMITED®) — Sun, 06 May 2012 13:17:01 -0700

1) 254 Commonwealth Ave
Newton, MA: Chestnut Hill 02467-1129

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Price: $1,025,000
Rooms: 11
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3 (2 Half Baths)
Sq.Ft: 3,218

2) 102 McCarthy Ave
Newton, MA 02459-3613

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Price: $775,000
Rooms: 9
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sq.Ft: 2,998

3) 32 Druid Hill Rd
Newton, MA 02461-2023

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Price: $1,189,000
Rooms: 11
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Sq.Ft: 3,135

4) 315 Highland Ave
Newton, MA: West Newton 02465

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Price: $2,695,000
Rooms: 14
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5.5
Sq.Ft: 6,100

James D. Lowenstern, GRI, LI, IRES

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New Listing: Swain's Neck - 260 Polpis Road, Nantucket, MA 02554 - $59,000,000

The Lowenstern Team (CASTLES UNLIMITED®) — Sat, 05 May 2012 13:23:51 -0700

Featured as New England's most expensive home for sale on Forbes!

A rare opportunity to purchase a one-of-a-kind, waterfront estate on exclusive Nantucket Island. This outstanding property, “Swain’s Neck,” features spectacular, unobstructed 180-degree views of Polpis Harbor. Spread out on almost 70 acres, the compound features a sprawling main residence which embraces the magnificent views, a charming guest cottage, a private studio/office, a boathouse, a gatehouse with apartment, several fenced-in pastures, a sport court and meticulously manicured grounds and gardens.

Rooms: 20

Bedrooms: 9

Bathrooms: 9.5

To view the complete listing, click here.

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Featuring the Grass Dome Home: 1941-1943 Beach Ave. Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 - $1,000,000

The Lowenstern Team (CASTLES UNLIMITED®) — Sat, 05 May 2012 11:14:01 -0700

The Oceanfront "Dune House," built into the Atlantic Beach Sand Dune, was designed by architect, William Morgan, in 1975. The "Under the Earth" duplex, with a grassed roofline, offers mirrored 750 sq. ft. 1 bed/1 bath beach houses with built-in furnishings. The home is two concrete shells dug into a sand dune, and can serve as a shelter during hurricanes and ocean storms.

Rooms: 4

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2

Sq. Ft.: 1,500

To view the complete listing, click here.

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New Listing in Weston, MA - $8,900,000

The Lowenstern Team (CASTLES UNLIMITED®) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:25:03 -0700

This magnificent 3.2+ estate overlooks the 18th fairway of the Weston Golf Club. Built in 1922, the main residence was substantially renovated and expanded with exquisite craftsmanship. The main residence comprises four family bedrooms, a two-bedroom apartment for family or staff, a one-bedroom au-pair suite, a two car garage and grand entertaining spaces indoors and out. Built in 1987, the separate two-bedroom guest cottage with three-car garage also serves as a pool house.

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New Listing in Brookline, MA - $9,950,000

The Lowenstern Team (CASTLES UNLIMITED®) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:56:49 -0700

Located on 3.7 acres in The Country Club section of Brookline, this English Cottage-Style Estate contains 14 rooms, five bedrooms, five full baths and two half-baths. A detached Carriage House serves as the Pool House, Guest House, and four-car garage. It also features an outdoor pool and synthetic golf green. A country-like and private setting just a 10-min drive from Boston's Back Bay.

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James D. Lowenstern, GRI, LI, IRES

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New Listing in Edgartown, MA - $19,500,000

The Lowenstern Team (CASTLES UNLIMITED®) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:32:57 -0700

The Athearn House is an 18th century waterfront estate with a 300 foot private beach. There are 8 bedrooms in total between the Main House and Carriage House, and all but one have an en suite bath included. The 16x34 foot heated gunite pool on the bluestone patio is also accompanied by an outdoor dining room and kitchen with beautiful water views.

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James D. Lowenstern, GRI, LI, IRES

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