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Now, floating penthouses for the uber-rich

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
ush and posh apartments and want something unique? Cheer up as you may soon have the option of buying a floating mansion on the seas.

A leading hotel chain has announced the sales launch of a residential vessel, offering 112 fully-owned private homes with options of one to four bedrooms, available at prices starting from a whooping $3.8 million.

The 48,600-tonne, 719-foot luxury vessel, the 'Four Seasons Ocean Residence,' will feature almost all amenities and luxuries that one can think of.

Promoted by BV International Ocean Holdings, a joint venture between Bayview Financial and Ocean Development Group, both US-based companies, 'Four Seasons Ocean Residence' claims it will provide owners with an unparalleled home and travel lifestyle, according to a AsiaNet press release.

Fully furnished residences and penthouses ranging in size from 800 to over 7,000 square feet, include floor-to-ceiling windows, spacious living room areas with sea views, master bedroom suites with walk-in dressing rooms and ensuite bathrooms, expansive terraces, walk-in closets, a full-size gourmet kitchen, and a private entrance for staff. Each Four Seasons residence will also feature a gracious entry hall that opens into the living space. It has 70,000 square feet of public space.

The ship promises an array of onboard activities and entertainment, including a 11,000-square-foot spa and fitness facility, a European-styled shopping area, a gourmet market, a state-of-the-art business centre, a wine cellar, helipad, putting greens, driving range. It will also have provisions for ship-to-shore service, scuba expeditions, and a launch for jet skis or sailboats.

 

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First Published: May 28 2007 | 12:15 PM IST

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