Worlds Most Expensive Properties - Maison de l'Amitie
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27 March 2009
The Maison de l'Amitie, simply known as “The Donald,” gives new meaning to the phrase, “As seen on TV.” A far cry from Billy Mays' Mighty Putty, The Donald is a breath-stealing beachfront mega-mansion that was recently showcased on VH1's list of the world's most expensive properties.
Donald Trump is the consummate businessman, buying for a dollar and selling for two. With Maison de l'Amitie, Trump purchased the property from a bankruptcy court for a whopping $41-million. Even more impressive is the price tag Trump has affixed to the revamped estate, a mind-blowing $125-million.
The estate was formerly the property of millionaire healthcare industrialist Abe Gosman and is now an 80,000 square-foot testament to over-excess. A quick list of the estate's statistics gives an idea of what you can expect, as it boasts 15 full bathrooms and 8 half-baths, a guest cottage, 15 bedrooms, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool. The aerial view of the estate looks like an entire gated community, and the house is located directly on the beach in Florida.
Maison de l'Amitie also features a complete ballroom, conservatory, and a very impressive 475-foot of shoreline, a beauty salon, full gym, exquisite gardens, tennis courts, and a gigantic fountain in place to greet every visitor as they approach Maison's entrance.
Trump's unique eye for style is matched only by his keen business sense. It is reported that the house remained on the market for years with a price tag of $43-million with no buyers. So what exactly makes Donald Trump think he can ask for more than twice that? Well, Trump pulled no punches when restyling the house.
Not only does this home boast one of the largest and most expensive kitchens in the world, but it's also very warm and inviting - not something you regularly find in the restaurant-style, “made for maids” kitchens in most mansions. It's this warm, family-friendly touch Trump put into Maison de l'Amitie that has the critics bowing down and admitting that this abode - despite its price tag - is one of the few actually “worth” calling a home.
However, very few can afford such a price tag; and with so much done for pure monetary purposes, other parts of the mansion are easily lost in the excess. The main bedrooms in this estate are fully decked out with custom furnishings from all around the world, the bathrooms are expansive, as well as the terraces, and unique features like the rare marble work to make the estate “pop” with the flare Trump intended.
Its proximity to the beach is a very appealing factor, and Palm Beach, Florida is well-known for being one of the top destinations - regardless of one's bank account - in not only the United States, but the entire world. The Maison de l'Amitie is Trump's imagination gone wild, and for whoever purchases the estate, they should not be disappointed.
Donald Trump is the consummate businessman, buying for a dollar and selling for two. With Maison de l'Amitie, Trump purchased the property from a bankruptcy court for a whopping $41-million. Even more impressive is the price tag Trump has affixed to the revamped estate, a mind-blowing $125-million.
The estate was formerly the property of millionaire healthcare industrialist Abe Gosman and is now an 80,000 square-foot testament to over-excess. A quick list of the estate's statistics gives an idea of what you can expect, as it boasts 15 full bathrooms and 8 half-baths, a guest cottage, 15 bedrooms, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool. The aerial view of the estate looks like an entire gated community, and the house is located directly on the beach in Florida.
Maison de l'Amitie also features a complete ballroom, conservatory, and a very impressive 475-foot of shoreline, a beauty salon, full gym, exquisite gardens, tennis courts, and a gigantic fountain in place to greet every visitor as they approach Maison's entrance.
Trump's unique eye for style is matched only by his keen business sense. It is reported that the house remained on the market for years with a price tag of $43-million with no buyers. So what exactly makes Donald Trump think he can ask for more than twice that? Well, Trump pulled no punches when restyling the house.
Not only does this home boast one of the largest and most expensive kitchens in the world, but it's also very warm and inviting - not something you regularly find in the restaurant-style, “made for maids” kitchens in most mansions. It's this warm, family-friendly touch Trump put into Maison de l'Amitie that has the critics bowing down and admitting that this abode - despite its price tag - is one of the few actually “worth” calling a home.
However, very few can afford such a price tag; and with so much done for pure monetary purposes, other parts of the mansion are easily lost in the excess. The main bedrooms in this estate are fully decked out with custom furnishings from all around the world, the bathrooms are expansive, as well as the terraces, and unique features like the rare marble work to make the estate “pop” with the flare Trump intended.
Its proximity to the beach is a very appealing factor, and Palm Beach, Florida is well-known for being one of the top destinations - regardless of one's bank account - in not only the United States, but the entire world. The Maison de l'Amitie is Trump's imagination gone wild, and for whoever purchases the estate, they should not be disappointed.
Tags: florida, maison de l'amitie, donald trump, palm beach, abe gosman,
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