High View Lodge - An Escape to Blue Ridge Cabin

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Imagine yourself on top of a mountain, surrounded by nature with breathtaking views as far as your eye can see. It’s a fantasy that becomes reality at the North Georgia Mountain cabin rental High View Lodge. Perched amidst the trees on one of the tallest peaks in Georgia, this spectacular tri-level mountain retreat in a gated community provides stunning multi-layered year-round, long range views of the Georgia and North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains from glorious sunrise to spectacular sunset. 

Accommodating eight guests in four spacious bedrooms and professionally decorated in southwestern décor with wildlife themes, the cabin is ideal for a large family or group of friends who want to experience both the ultimate in peaceful relaxation and all the fun and adventure that the Fannin County area has to offer. Just 15 miles from the restaurants and shopping of downtown Blue Ridge, it’s a short drive to wineries, orchards, antique shops, horseback riding and golf.  For water enthusiasts we’re convenient to tubing, canoeing, kayaking, and rafting on the Toccoa and Ocoee Rivers, and boating on Lake Blue Ridge or Lake Nottely.

After a day of exploring, you can sink into the leather couch in the cathedral-ceilinged living room to relax with family and friends.  This handsomely appointed room features a stacked stone gas fireplace and a striking custom-made antler chandelier, one of two in the cabin. Or step outside onto one of the covered decks, where you’ll find a wood-burning fireplace, gas barbecue grill, plenty of seating and tables, and a hot tub with room for six and a fabulous view. 

Love to cook? The cabin’s fully stocked kitchen has everything you need to prepare gourmet meals for your family and guests. It’s beautifully appointed with pine cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances,  and a rustic log dining table that seats eight.

When it’s time to turn in for the night, you’ll slumber in comfort in the spacious, inviting bedrooms, each one featuring unique Aspen log furniture. The main floor master bedroom has a king bed, stacked stone fireplace with electric logs, 39” flat screen TV, and a private bathroom with jetted garden tub and walk-in slate tile shower. The two upstairs bedrooms feature queen beds, and double closets, and share a bathroom with tub and shower and dual vanity sinks.

The southwestern-themed lower level is L-shaped and features a rec room, with a comfortable sitting area and adjacent king bed and Aspen log furniture. There is plenty to do with a regulation size pool table, 50” flat screen TV, DVD/Blu-ray, and board games.  Its bathroom has a slate tile shower and granite countertops. Enjoy fabulous mountain views on the screened porch while relaxing in the 6 person hot tub or sitting on the rockers or porch swing.   

Combining all the comforts of home with an incomparable setting you won’t find anywhere else, High View Lodge has everything you could ask for in a vacation, and even more than you could dream!

• High Speed Wireless Internet
• Cabin sleeps 8 (2 kings, 2 queens)
• Game Room - regulation billiards, 50” flat screen TV with Blu-ray player, board games, dominos, pub table and chairs, sofa, 2 chairs, ceiling fan
• Outdoor - main level screened in deck, picnic table seats 8, 2 rockers, and a porch swing, 2 ceiling fans; main level covered side deck, stone wood burning fireplace, 2 double Adirondack chairs with table in between, 2 Adirondack chairs, ceiling fan, gas grill, bistro table with 4 seats; lower level screened in deck, hot tub seats 6, 2 rockers, porch swing; upper level deck - twig loveseat and 2 chairs, ceiling fan.
• Interior - wood tongue and groove 
• Kitchen - fully equipped main level kitchen, stainless steel appliances, custom pine cabinets, granite countertops, kitchen utensils, microwave, blender, griddle, electric mixer, coffee maker, toaster
• Dining Room - table seats 8
• Media - DirecTV, local telephone
• Family Room - leather sofa and chair with ottoman, 42” flat screen TV with DVD player, stacked stone gas fireplace, antler chandelier 
• Loft - desk, rocking chair, and a fishing theme
• Bedrooms - main level master suite, rustic log king bed, 39” flat screen TV over stacked stone fireplace with electric logs, dresser, night stands, ceiling fan; 2 upstairs bedrooms, each with Aspen log queen bed, dresser, night stands, ceiling fan; lower level bedroom, Aspen log king bed, rocking chair, dresser, night stands, ceiling fan
• Bathrooms - main level master bath, slate tile shower, jetted garden tub, separate vanities, granite tops; upstairs bath, tub/shower combo, dual vanity, granite tops; downstairs bath, slate shower, granite tops
• Laundry - washer and dryer downstairs in utility room 
• Central HVAC
• Driveway - paved roads to cabin, gravel driveway

Check in time is 3:00 pm. Check out time is 10:00 am. A down payment is required to reserve the cabin. For complete rental terms, please read the Cabin Rental Agreement.

Purchase five nights and the sixth is free.

4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale in Reynards Road, Welwyn, Herts, AL6

Read article : 4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale in Reynards Road, Welwyn, Herts, AL6

Bungalow in unique elevated location
Over 2 Acres including paddocks, barn and stables, ideal for small equestrian facility
Swimming pool and pool house/separate annexe with Double bedroom, Shower room and Living Space
Double garage
4/5 bedrooms and 3 reception rooms
2 Cloakrooms & 3 Bathrooms
Long sweeping driveway
Full planning permission (2015) to create 2 further bedrooms both with en suite and large orangery to the rear of the property.
Viewing highly recommended

Entrance Vestibule 
Oak laminate flooring, radiator, inset spot lights to ceiling.
Hall 
Entrance Hall - This impressive approach to the accommodation has Oak laminate flooring, radiator, coving to ceiling, dado rail, inset ceiling spotlights, cloaks cupboard with bi-fold doors and additional shelved cupboard. Double Oak doors lead to: Sitting Room 
19'8 x 13'5 (5.99m x 4.09m) - A lovely bright room with window to the front overlooking the front garden and far reaching views over Reynards Spring to the South East and bordering countryside. There is coving to the ceiling, radiator, dado rail, inset ceiling spotlights and opening to: Dining Room 
11'6 x 11'6 (3.51m x 3.51m) - With coving to ceiling, radiator, dado rail, window to the front and door to Kitchen/breakfast room. Living Room 
19'7 x 13'5 (5.97m x 4.09m) - Accessed via the entrance hall and kitchen/breakfast room with coving to ceiling, dado rail, radiator, inset ceiling spotlights, TV aerial socket, attractive Marble fireplace with gas fire grate and a pair of sliding patio doors leading to the extensive sun terrace. Cloakroom 
White suite comprising low level concealed flush WC and wash hand basin inset into cream high gloss vanity cupboard with chrome mixer tap. There are fully tiled walls, ceramic floor tiles, radiator and an opaque window to the front. Kitchen/Breakfast Room 
15'6 x15'5 (4.72m x 4.70m) - Fitted with a range of white Shaker style wall and base units with roll top working surfaces above, tiled splash backs and inset 11/2 bowl ceramic sink with chrome mixer tap, waste disposal and filtered water tap. All modern appliances including a cooking range, dishwasher and American style fridge/freezer, together with ceramic floor tiles, window to the rear overlooking the garden and pool area, inset ceiling spotlights, radiator and opening to: Utility Room 
14'5 x 11'5 (4.39m x 3.48m) - Again fitted with white Shaker style base units with roll top working surfaces above, tiled splash backs and inset ceramic double sink with chrome mixer tap. There are ceramic floor tiles, inset ceiling spotlights, coving to ceiling, radiator, airing cupboard, window to rear, glazed door to rear garden, door to double garage and further door
Inner Lobby 
2nd Cloakroom - Fitted with a white suite comprising low level dual flush WC and wash hand basin inset into high gloss vanity cupboard with chrome mixer tap. There are fully tiled walls, ceramic floor tiles and opaque window to the side. Bedroom 1 - 
13'6 x 13'5 (4.11m x 4.09m) - With coving to ceiling, inset ceiling spotlights, radiator, fitted cherry wood effect wardrobes, window to the front overlooking open countryside and door to:
Bedroom 2 
16'6 x 14'2 (5.03m x 4.32m) - Another double room with coving to ceiling, chrome inset ceiling spotlights, built in cupboard with bi fold doors, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, fitted Oak wood effect wardrobes, TV aerial socket and door to: En-Suite Bathroom 
7'7 x 7'3 (2.31m x 2.21m) - Fitted with a white suite comprising sunken double ended bath with glass shower screen and chrome wall mounted shower, wash hand basin inset into oak effect vanity cupboard with granite top, 2 mirrored cabinets above and shaver socket and wall mounted WC. There is a chrome ladder style heated towel rail, fully tiled walls, ceramic floor tiles, chrome inset ceiling spotlights and opaque window to the rear. Bedroom 3 
13'6 x 9'8 (4.11m x 2.95m) - With coving to ceiling, inset ceiling spotlights, radiator, built in cupboard with bi fold doors, TV aerial socket and window to the rear. Bedroom 4 
16'6 x 11'7 (5.03m x 3.53m) - With coving to ceiling, inset ceiling spotlights, radiator, built in cupboard with bi fold doors, TV aerial socket and window to the front.
Bathroom 
Bathroom - Fitted with a white suite comprising shaped bath with glass shower screen and chrome wall mounted shower and taps, low level dual flush WC and wash handbasin inset into white vanity unit with chrome monobloc mixer tap, mirror and overhead lighting. There are fully tiled walls, ceramic floor tiles, inset ceiling spotlights, chrome ladder style heated towel rail, shaver socket and extractor fan. Double Garage 
17'3 x 17'1 (5.26m x 5.21m) - With electric up and over door, light and power and wall mounted gas boiler providing for heating and domestic hot water. There is a radiator, windows to side and personal door to the kitchen. A driveway runs from the front to the rear of the plot and affords additional parking for numerous vehicles.
Rear Garden 
Sun terrace to the rear of the property with low level wall and a mature rockery planted with an array of Heathers, Conifers and Perennials. Steps lead to a good size formal lawn with borders of shrubs and trees.
There is a heated kidney shaped swimming pool surrounded by an additional sun terrace. To the rear of the plot there are 2 greenhouses and a large raised bed vegetable garden. Front Garden 
Landscaped mainly laid to lawn with a mixture of shrubs and trees together with an ornamental fish pond and well stocked rockery. Pool House 
320 Sq Ft - In an elevated position this useful outbuilding is currently being used as a pool room and gym but could quite easily be used as an occasional guest suite, comprising living area, bedroom and shower room. Garden 
Outside Plot approximately 2 acres with the rear extending to 593' with a width of 108' and the front garden measuring approximately 205' long x 108' wide
Stables - 63'5 x 18'4 (19.33m x 5.59m) - Detached stable block of concrete construction recently fully refurbished including a complete new steel roof. Currently divided into 3 loose boxes and a storage area. Separate tack room and stable yard.
Paddocks - 2 paddocks surround by post and rail fencing.
Workshop - 49'6 x 19'7 (15.09m x 5.97m) - Double doors with wall and base units and useful work bench. There is light and power and a working cast iron log burner.

The Farthingales, Maidenhead SL6, 5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale - 43800309

Read article : The Farthingales, Maidenhead SL6, 5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale - 43800309

Summary
A brand new and substantial 4/5 bedroom semi-detached family home, in a gated development serving only two properties. Situated within a one mile walk of Maidenhead station and less than half a mile from the town centre. Built to an excellent specification, 2150 square feet

description
A brand new and substantial 4/5 bedroom semi-detached family home, in a gated development serving only two properties. Situated within a one mile walk of Maidenhead station and less than half a mile from the town centre. Built to an excellent specification, with large living/dining room, bespoke fitted kitchen/family room, underfloor heating to ground floor, with four generous bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom or wet room, landscaped gardens with natural stone patio and lighting design. Oldfield School Catchment. 2150 square feet

Outside
The property is approached by remote electric gates leading onto driveway with automatic wall and floor lighting, area of landscaped front lawn with stone pathway with floor lighting leads to front door, power points, well stocked borders, pathway providing access to rear garden.

Carved Canopied Entrance
stone floor, auto lighting, wall and floor, lights, door to

Inner Entrance Hall
ceramic tiled floor, ceiling downlighters, wall lights, double storage cupboard with double overhead storage cupboard and full height glass windows to side access, double Oak doors lead through to

Entrance Hall
with Oak floor, return staircase to upstairs, stainless steel light switches, LED ceiling downlighters, power points, smoke alarm, understairs storage cupboard, door to cloakroom and double doors to living room.

Cloakroom
with concealed dual flush w.C with soft close lid, Grohe fittings, feature backlit Slate tiled wall, corner wash hand basin, monobloc mixer tap, extractor fan, ceiling downlighters.

Living Room 19' 2" x 16' 4" narrowing to 12' 8" ( 5.84m x 4.98m narrowing to 3.86m )
with bi-folds doors leading directly to garden, feature full height glass windows, ceiling downlighters, oak floor, power points, light point, TV point, telephone point, dimmer switch control.

Kitchen/dining/family room 19' 2" x 16' 1" narrowing to 10' 7" ( 5.84m x 4.90m narrowing to 3.23m )
continuation of Oak flooring, kitchen comprising extensive stone work surfaces, stainless steel twin under sink with monobloc mixer tap and separate fresh water tank, recycling and waste disposal, Neff four ring Schott Ceran hob and Neff convection oven and multi function microwave, oven and grill, stainless steel overhead extractor fan, extensive range of further cupboards and drawers incorporating fitted Neff dishwasher, Magic corner, semi peninsular unit incorporating larder fridge freezer with overhang for seating area, wine fridge, further range of cupboards and drawers, matching range of eye level units with concealed low level under lighting, wall mounted TV point, telephone point, LED lighting. Larder with shelving and power, underfloor heating.

Utility Room 6' 1" x 4' 3" ( 1.85m x 1.30m )
consumer unit, stainless steel drainer sink, power points, light point, plumbing and space for washing machine, storage cupboard, master controls for appliances.

First Floor Landing
smoke alarm, LED downlighters, radiator, power points, light point.

Bedroom 1 13' 8" plus door recess x 12' 1" ( 4.17m plus door recess x 3.68m )
front aspect, radiator, power points, light point, TV point, telephone point, walk-in wardrobe with fitted shelving and wardrobes.

Ensuite Bathroom/wetroom
tiled panel enclosed bath, mixer tap and large wash hand basin set into vanity unit with large mixer tap, wet room with drench shower and hand shower, suspended w.C with dual flush and Grohe fittings, heated towel rail, recess for storage with in-built lighting, extractor fan.

Study/bedroom 5 13' 1" x 9' ( 3.99m x 2.74m )
rear aspect, radiator, power points, light point, wooden floor, ceiling downlighters.

Bedroom 3 10' 2" x 11' 1" plus door recess ( 3.10m x 3.38m plus door recess )
rear aspect, radiator, power points, .Light point, bedside lighting control, 5 Amp switches.

Ensuite/wetroom
fully tiled walls, hand shower, drench shower, vanity wash hand basin with built-in storage beneath, suspended dual flush w.C, useful storage recess with lighting, extractor, heated towel rail.

Second Floor Landing
ceiling lantern, power points, light point, radiator, ceiling downlighter, boiler room, airing cupboard with Tempest pressurised hot water system, power points, ceiling light point.

Bedroom 4 17' 9" x 9' 7" ( 5.41m x 2.92m )
backlit alcove storage display, power points, light point, 5 Amp light sockets, bedside lighting controls, radiator.

Ensuite Wetroom
fully tiled with hand shower and drench shower, shower screen, heated towel rail, dual flush w.C, vanity wash hand basin, fitted bathroom mirror with overhead light.

Bedroom 2 17' 10" x 11' 7" narrowing to 10' 3" ( 5.44m x 3.53m narrowing to 3.12m )
backlit alcove storage display, power points, light point, 5 Amp light sockets, bedside lighting controls, radiator.

Ensuite Shower/wetroom
fully tiled with hand shower and drench shower, shower screen, heated towel rail, dual flush w.C, vanity wash hand basin, fitted bathroom mirror with overhead light.

Rear Garden
extensive stone patio with wall and floor lighting, bordered by brick wall, outside power points, custom built shed, well stocked borders, area of lawn, gate providing rear access to the Bath Road.

Directions
From Maidenhead town centre take the A4 Bath Road towards the River Thames. At the roundabout just afters Barclays Bank on your left, turn right into Oldfield Road. At the mini roundabout turn left into The Farthingales.

1. Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants. Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

Whispering Waters - An Escape to Blue Ridge Cabin

Read article : Whispering Waters - An Escape to Blue Ridge Cabin

If you’re considering a North Georgia cabin rental for your next vacation and love the mountains, the woods and the water, you don’t have to choose--you’ll find all three in one magical spot at the lyrically named Whispering Waters.

Located in Mineral Bluff, 12 miles from downtown Blue Ridge, and 10 miles from Lake Blue Ridge and all the recreational activities it has to offer, the cabin sits on a private two-acre lot with breathtaking long-range mountain views and a stream running down the wooded valley year round.

With nature providing the backdrop and the soundtrack, your experience will be different depending on when you visit. Beautiful dogwoods bloom in spring, snow blankets the trees in winter, autumn brings brilliant colors and the sound of crickets, fireflies twinkle in early summer and you’ll hear the katydids chirp in late summer.

Designed for comfort, relaxation and entertaining, the recently updated cabin is constructed of pine top to bottom, with enormous new windows throughout to better appreciate the view. The main living area, with its wood-burning stone fireplace, dimmer controlled chandeliers, leather sofa with two built-in recliners and 12-foot glass French doors/sidelights facing the deck, invites you to kick back and relax. The 55” smart flat screen TV is on a swivel mount that allows for viewing from just about anywhere on the main level. There’s high-speed WiFi throughout the home.

The kitchen is fully stocked with every appliance, gadget and serving piece you’ll need to prepare your meals; crockpot, Keurig, hand mixer, blender, coffee maker, electric griddle, electric frying pan, and rice cooker included. The dining table seats six, but expands with leaves to accommodate ten, and there’s seating for two at the granite-topped kitchen island on leather bar stools. 

Or fire up the gas grill and enjoy a barbecue on the partially covered deck, where there’s a wood-burning hand-built stone masonry fireplace, dining and picnic tables, and ceiling fans with dimmable lighting. Afterward, you can soak your cares away in the hot tub on the private side patio, which has room for six.

When it’s time to retire for the night, you’ll slumber in comfort in either of the two master bedrooms, both featuring king beds with Tempurpedic mattresses, Pottery Barn duvets and shams, ceiling fans, digital clocks with USB ports for charging your cell phones, and 42” flat screen smart TVs. The main level master has a walk-in closet and front deck access, and the upstairs master has a private bath with granite vanity, pine floor, and walk-in glass round shower. 

Also on the main floor is a bunkroom tailor-made for kids, with twin bunk beds with a twin trundle, a bay window with window seat, a round gaming table and two chairs, a digital clock with USB port, and a 42” flat screen smart TV. There is a bookshelf containing books, puzzles, games, and cards for entertainment pleasure. The adjacent bathroom has a tub/shower, granite vanity, and tile floor. A full-size washer and dryer is located in one of two closets in the bunk room.

Perfect for families with older children, couples and getaways with your BFFs, Whispering Waters offers a calm and cozy retreat from the stresses of everyday life in a magnificent setting. You’ll cherish those peaceful memories long after you’ve left the mountains behind.

Throwleigh, Okehampton EX20, 3 bedroom cottage for sale - 43085493

Read article : Throwleigh, Okehampton EX20, 3 bedroom cottage for sale - 43085493

Guide Price £425,000

iMoveEstates are happy to present an attractive Cottage in the idyllic location of Okehampton in Devon, EX20. Situated on the outskirt of the small village of Throwleigh, within a small hamlet, lies Aysh Cottage. With easy access both to the uplands of Dartmoor, the A30 for commuting, the local towns of Chagford (3miles) and Okehampton (8miles).

Aysh is a small hamlet on a quiet lane, leading to Aysh common and Throwleigh common. Throwleigh is a small quiet village with good access to the main roads, having an ancient parish church in the centre of the village, the village hall and small country inn, called the Northmore Arms. All are within walking distance from the cottage.

Although the cottage is in rural countryside, access to the A30 at Widdon Down (3miles) is good, enabling commuting to Exeter, Plymouth and the M5 with ease.

This 16 century cottage has been tastefully modernised without compromising its character. Styled along the pattern of the Devon Longhouse, this unique cottage blends the beauty of the Dartmoor countryside with a mature garden.

The cottage comprises a traditional farmworkers kitchen diner, a downstairs cloakroom, spacious pantry, lounge, conservatory and hobbies room on the ground floor.

Upstairs are three bedrooms and a bathroom with South facing views. Full double glazing throughout.

A double garage and driveway, provide ample off-road parking. Whilst a spacious studio, opens up opportunity for a wide variety of uses.

What does Aysh cottage offer that is different:

By its location: Peace and quiet, a dark sky – enabling astronomy, a diverse variety of birds, fertile ground, open moorland, common land, tranquility, ample parking and environ allowing for creativity. The owner of this property has the ancient rights of the commoner which including among other things grazing and peat extraction rights. The current annual contribution to the Throwleigh commoner association is £5 and for non-grazing bi-annual payments made to the owner are currently £39. 41 per half year.

Property Details:

Entrance Porch: Half glazed door to a porch with tiled flooring, three windows to the south and a featured coloured glass bricks to the west. A secure double-glazed door opens to the kitchen/diner

Kitchen/Diner: 11ft x 10ft 6inches (3,36m x 3.20m) This traditional kitchen has a double glazed window overlooking the lawn with an oil fired Rayburn, electronically controlled, providing hot water, central heating and cooking. The fitted kitchen incorporates matching wall and base units, roll edged worktops, integrated fridge, shelving and a stainless steel sink with a mixer tap over a drainer. The tiled floor extends through the room into the cloakroom. Steps up to an additional door opening to a hallway.

Cloakroom: WC, storage units with inset hand basin and tiled splashback. An extractor fan and two fitted wall units. Space and pluming is provided for a washing machine. Double glazed window overlooking the garden.

Hallway: Radiator and fitted shelf with entrances to the pantry and living room.

Walk-in pantry: 8ft, 3inches x 7ft 7inches (2,51m x 2,32m) this room includes built in storage under the stairwell, fitted shelving and space for a freezer. Double glazed window north facing.

Lounge: 18ft 8inchs x 11ft ( 5,70m x 3,36m) Large inglenook fire place with granite cheeks and a slate tiled hearth, housing a 9kw wood burning stove. Exposed ceiling beams, recessed double glazed mullion windows (south facing) double radiator, picture rails and a door leads to a conservatory and hobbies room.

Conservatory: 11ft 10inches x 4ft 2inchs (3,61m x 1,26m) Double glazed windows, half-glazed door leading to the outside and a door leading to the hobbies room. Hobbies room: 11ft 7inchs x 6ft 8inches (3,53m x 2,04) has a storage radiator and double glazed window (north facing) with steps up to bedroom 3.

Stairs and Landing: Door from the lounge reveals fully carpeted stairs to the first floor where there is hatch one to roof space. Radiator and access to two bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom 1: 11ft x 10ft 2inches (3,35m x 3,09m) Located to the east of the side of the house, overlooking the garden through double glazed mullion windows. 3 built in double wardrobes and electric storage radiator and hatch two to roof space.

Bathroom: Double glazed recess window facing the front aspect. A Carronite shower/bath with Mira shower and aqua board walls. WC, vanity storage unit with inset wash basin. Heated towel rail, drying cupboard with insulated immersion heater and linen storage area.

Bedroom 2: 13ft 5inches x 12ft 6inches (4,08m x 3,81m) currently used as additional area, fitted desk with built in storage. Fitted double wardrobe and drawer units. Double radiator and recessed double glazed window. South facing Door to bedroom 3.

Bedroom 3: 13ft 1inch x 7ft 2inch (3,99m x 2,19m). Recessed double glazed south facing window. Two radiators, (one night storage), with fitted work area / dressing unit.

Garden studio: 19ft 4inches x 14ft 6inches (5,89m x 4,42m) Built in 1950’s as an artist’s studio with north facing roof panels with casement windows of south and east aspects. Timber lined interiorly with 100mm insulation and larch cladding on the exterior. Power and light connected. This studio has been used for a variety of purposes from art to outside dining to craft classes.

Double garage: 19ft 7 inches x 15ft 5inches (5,96m x 470m) Detached with workbench, power and light connected. Twin up and over doors.

Gardens: Mature and developed main garden, well stocked with a variety of plants, shrubs and trees. A rockery, a 4 stepped wildlife pond, a stone terrace and a vegetable garden, requiring further cultivation in which the greenhouse/potting shed are located. A timber shed for garden storage and a stone store and stone woodsheds are located near the cottage. Opposite the property is an additional square of land which would have historically have been a vegetable garden. Mature shrubs and small bulbs occupy the borders.

Services: Mains water, private drainage, private well (currently not in use). Mains electricity, supplemented by solar power generated electricity. Telephone and broadband.

Viewing highly recommended and by appointment only please call a member of the iMoveEstates team today.

See you in our City of Dreams | Food and Leisure, Lifestyle Features, The Philippine Star

Read article : See you in our City of Dreams | Food and Leisure, Lifestyle Features, The Philippine Star

The City of Dreams complex, which includes the Nobu Hotel, Crown Towers and Hyatt City of Dreams Manila, is set to expand Manila’s entertainment dreamscape with a grand opening on Feb. 2.

DiCaprio.

De Niro.

Scorsese.

They all want in.

What do they want “in” on?

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MANILA, Philippines - City of Dreams, the mega-complex of hotels, casinos and restaurants set to light up yet another area of Manila Bay with its official launch on Feb. 2.

The big question: Will Nobu owner Robert De Niro, Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese and heartthrob actor Leonardo DiCaprio actually be coming to Manila for that launch?

Charisse Chuidian, City of Dreams VP for Public Relations, tells us about a just-released local TV ad featuring the three Hollywood players capering about in a casino, with the tagline: “They all want in.” And a series of billboards outside the complex seems to hint as much. But, close to opening day, Chuidian and other City of Dreams bigwigs are keeping mum. What with Pope Francis visiting Manila this week, and final touches being completed at the 6.2-hectare City of Dreams (COD), this is probably not the time to go celebrity crazy.

Still, getting a glimpse of the three hotels making up City of Dreams — Hyatt, Nobu Hotel and Crown Towers — is enough of a glittering experience, even without the Hollywood glitz. Over a very fine lunch at Cantonese restaurant Crystal Dragon, Chuidian says that with 940 rooms available, a two-level casino open, and a bevy of excellent new restaurants (Nobu among them), City of Dreams looks to expand Manila’s entertainment dreamscape quite a bit more.

In a complex developed by Australian billionaire James Packer and Lawrence Ho (son of Macau gaming magnate Stanley Ho) through Melco Crown Enterprises, the P37-billion City of Dreams is yet another jewel in the burgeoning Entertainment City lining Manila Bay. But, while the flavor of City of Dreams is international, the staff uniforms are perhaps the most visible reflection of Filipino creativity: exquisitely designed by Rajo Laurel, Dennis Lustico and Vania Romoff. 

They got gaming

The integrated casino resort — located auspiciously close to the “Fortune Egg,” the City of Dreams’ dome-shaped architectural landmark — is a gamer’s paradise, with 380 gaming tables, 1,700 slot machines and 1,700 electronic table games for both VIP high rollers and mass-market players alike.

If gaming’s not your thing, entertainment options include Dreamplay, Dreamworks Studio’s first interactive play space complete with movie mascots (you can leave kids there, if you sign a waiver; for adults, the rate is cheaper); Pangaea and Chaos, two trendy nightclubs run by the Michael Alt Marina Bay Sands group; a shopping arcade featuring luxury brands like Roberto Cavalli, Rolex and Cesare Paciotti; and eateries like the signature Red Ginger, a pan-Southeast Asian haven of comfort food offering delicious takes on beef rendangand nasi goreng, Erwin’s Gastrobar, O Kitchen, Ruby Jack’s Steakhouse & Bar, Apu Filipino Cuisine, and a Godiva Chocolate Café.

Hyatt City of dreams: all-day dining and aqua suites

Among City of Dreams’ three hotels, the Hyatt is the most affordable, with come-ons like a 24-hour buffet and Aqua Suite with shower area large enough to fit a family of four.

“You can hold meetings in there,” says Jose Badelles, Hyatt COD’s marketing communications manager, and though he’s joking, it’s actually true.

If you don’t require a room-sized shower, you can choose between a Twin or 36-sq.m. King room, which will serve as a very comfortable base from which you can access food outlets like The Café, a midnight buffet (all you can eat for P1,088) with five stations offering fresh seafood, fried and grilled items that are fired up only upon ordering.

“We have an a-la-minute concept, so you won’t see huge mounds of food but it’s all cooked fresh,” says Stijn Van Leeuwen, The Café’s food and beverage manager. “Customers can specify the doneness of their steak, for example, so there’s a very good interaction between the chefs and our customers.”

The Hyatt’s facilities include a Franck Provost salon, fitness center and outdoor pool, to which guests aren’t limited. Meaning, Hyatt guests can swim in the Nobu Hotel pool, and vice versa — a nice perk on top of everything else.

Game of crowns

Kevin Sim, chief operating officer of City of Dreams, welcomes us into the Crown Tower lobby, and we’re already seeing double. That’s because they’ve hired nine sets of twins to serve as lobby girls. “We’re different,” Sim explains, as the two ladies wearing pillbox hats gamely pose for pictures.

Double the casino space, too, as Crown offers two floors of betting options, including gaming tables, slot machines, electronic games and VIP rooms.

Crown Towers offers a unique experience for high rollers as well: the luxury of parking your helicopter at the Tower One helipad, literally checking in at the eighth floor and having a personal butler escort you directly to the casino tables. Talk about an inside straight!

Then there is that eye-popping “six-star hotel” claim. Whether such a category actually exists or not — most international hotel accrediting agencies claim it does not, though the term has been bandied around by plenty of casino complexes — the Crown Tower certainly fulfills every requirement of a topnotch five-star hotel.

The personal butlering service at Crown Towers is another thing that sets it apart. According to general manager Brett Hickey, the 80 rooms, suites and villas in Tower One are for Signature Club members only — you must be invited to stay there.

But what perks: all Tower Suites guests are assigned one of 48 personal butlers who will attend to their every need — whether it’s personal shopping, laundry requests, transportation, or getting room service from Nobu or any of the other restaurants in City of Dreams. Hickey describes a request last New Year’s Eve: a guest wanted to watch the fireworks display from the helipad level of Tower One. Not only was the wish granted, but with a bucket of chilled Champagne and canapés on standby. The butler service is as personal as you want it — and the same butler will be assigned to you, 24/7, for the duration of your stay.

Each of the rooms, suites and seven lavish villas of Tower Suites offer high-speed Internet access, JBL docking stations, flat-screen smart TVs and a gallery of luxury bathroom amenities. (Those staying in villas can choose from amenity brands such as Hermes, Acqua di Parma, L’Occitane, Salvatore Ferragamo, Chopard and Bulgari.)

With two towers and 254 rooms, the Crown has exclusive facilities as well, such as a private swimming pool (Crown guests may explore all the City of Dreams pools, but the Crown pool is restricted only to guests and members. Want to double your relaxation? Crown guests can enjoy the freeform pool with a welcome kit of Evian spritzer, smoothie and complimentary use of Christian Dior sunglasses.)

Such luxury does not come cheaply, as a three-bedroom Premier Suite at Crown Towers can run from P60,000 a night to P340,000 for the bi-level, 548-sq.m. Presidential Suite.

For your culinary needs, the Crown caters to rarefied tastes: The Tasting Room is a French haute cuisine resto where Basque chef William Mahi offers special six-course degustation and wine-pairing menus (including popular favorites like the 52-degree egg with truffle, 36-hour marinated salmon and aged Wagyu beef); across the way you will find Crystal Dragon, where Malaysian chef Bong Choi offers a heavenly dim sum trio (Four Seasons, minced duck with black pepper and minced pork spinach dumplings), stir-fried prawns with butter and crispy egg floss, and oven-baked marinated codfish with five spices.

If it’s understated, trendy & chic, it must be Nobu

One of the City of Dreams’ major coups is scoring the first Nobu Hotel in Asia, second only to the Las Vegas original.

The City of Dreams outpost continues what general manager Marlon Hirsh calls “the unique Nobu hospitality — understated, chic and trendy” being the main buzzwords that define the Nobu experience.

Inspired by boutique hotels and a Japanese bamboo motif, the lobby boasts the very first Nobu teahouse in the world, featuring hand-tied Ikaati teabags and a refined array of pastries. Plush shagreen elevators take you up to one of the 321 rooms, which induce an immediate Zen mindset with the shadow-style calligraphy on the walls (and the “o” in Nobu) signifying a free flow of energy. Other unique touches are the getaslippers and minibars, stocked with the Nobu sake and Matsuhisa wine that’s only found at 32 Nobu restaurants around the world.

Hirsh says Nobu co-owner Robert De Niro is very hands-on: “He sits on each piece of furniture and gives us his comments,” but again, no word on whether the legendary actor will be attending the grand opening.

At the Nobu restaurant, which is the largest in the world, breakfasts and other dishes on the menu have been “Nobu-fied” (or Filipinized, depending on your perspective), with Wagyu tapsilog, Sakana (Japanese fish) sisig, and paella on offer. Executive chef Zach Hillberry is the man responsible for the merry fusion, saying that these were the dishes he liked upon arrival in the Philippines, and that he included paella as a nod to our Spanish colonial history.

Of course, signature dishes such as Rock Shrimp Creamy Spicy, Toro Tartar with Caviar, and Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño are available to local diners, and “every meal at Nobu is meant to be a kaisekiexperience,” Hillberry says.

The bespoke philosophy of the hotel extends to the spa, where the signature Nobu Rakuen treatment includes yoga exercises to help client and therapist breathe together as one, followed by a relaxing massage with bamboo rollers.

No wonder the Nobu Hotel was fully booked during the holiday season, and is currently at 75 percent occupancy, with a clientele comprised of locals and Chinese from Taiwan and Mainland China. Many, it seems, are seeking that unique brand of Nobu hospitality found only in this corner of the world.

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To reserve at Crown Towers, Hyatt City of Dreams Manila or Nobu Hotel, call 800-8080 or book through the City of Dreams website: www.cityofdreams.com.ph/.