The luxury home buyer wants amenities, services and infrastructure. Here’s the 2014 lux wish list.
Amenities
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Range of common spaces: on-site fitness centers, pools, spas, theatres, lounges, roof gardens, art galleries
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Parking and storage
Services
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Hotel-like services: concierge, doorman, housekeeping, dog walking, catering, fine dining
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Security and privacy
Infrastructure
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Flexibility for renovations
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High ceilings
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Finishes equivalent to a five-star hotel
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Family kitchens along with commercial quality kitchens
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Classic layouts and traditional materials such as stone and glass
- Sustainability in mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
- High-end technology – smart homes
If you’d like to read my blog about the state of luxury real estate in three world class cities, click on the following link: Luxury Defined – Miami – New York – London.
Christie’s International Real Estate
I am a luxury residential specialist in Pinecrest, Coral Gables and Coconut Grove. If you would like to schedule a buyer, seller or investor meeting, feel free to call me at 305.898.1852 or send me a note at Wellins.D@ewm.com.