27,000+ SQFT Luxury Italian Palazzo For Sale
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2018
- The Hobson Group, principled by W.D. “Bill” Hobson is a real estate team of uncommon experience and credentials. Our business revolves around marketing homes in the St. George area for sale with particular emphasis on luxury homes, & communities for many years.
Bill is very active in the St. George real estate market, currently serving as the Washington County Board of Realtors President, leading his team to represent and market the largest volume of homes and properties for sale on Washington County multiple listing service. He has a tradition of being involved in community affairs, serving for 8 years as a St. George City Planning and Zoning Commissioner as well as current service on other local community organizations & boards.
Bill points out that St. George’s strategic location, virtually surrounded by National and State Parks as well as Recreation areas. It truly is an outdoor enthusiast’s mecca. Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyons as well as Arches National Park and Capital Reef known as the “Might Five” are all within a few minutes of or an easy drive from St. George.
Numerous lakes and reservoirs can be found in close proximity to St. George also, from beautiful Gunlock, Sand Hollow and Quail Creek Reservoirs, to the inland seas of Lakes Mead and Powell National recreation areas.
The St. George area boasts 12 manicured golf courses, many designed by famous golf course architects. Even more courses can be found with in a very short drive of the valley.
The City of St. George boasts an extensive trail system that run adjacent to its 2 active tributaries to the Colorado river, as well as along washes and other scenic ridges and park areas.
To the north, Brian Head Resort offers downhill skiing as well as snowmobiling, along with Cedar Breaks National Monument. The high alpine environment beacons for winter sports or when the temperatures soar in the desert, trout fishing, small and big game hunting, 4 wheeling, etc., beckon the outdoor enthusiast.
So what else does the St. George area offer a visitor or prospective home purchaser?
A 4 year University with great academics and sports teams? Check!
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Awesome Convention Center and over 1,000 hotel rooms that run the gamut of affordable to luxury accommodations? Check!
We invite you to discover St. George. Find out why it is ranked as one of the top retirement considerations in the nation. Also it is ranked as the #1 Best place to do business by Forbes Magazine. (2015)
Utah has a state constitution that requires a balanced budget and boasts an $800Million dollar surplus. (end of 2014)
Utah ranks number 1 in large Venture Capital investments, as well as second only to Silicon Valley in patents issued. (2014)
Utah leads the nation in lowest unemployment through May 2015.
Utah’s energy costs are the 3rd lowest in the nation with Washington County among the lowest in the State.
It is the only state to rank in the top 10 in five of the six main categories we used to determine the Best States. (Forbes Magazine 2015)
The St. George area ranks by the US Census Bureau as the 5th fastest growing metro area at 2.9% with a population of 151,948 in 2014. The St. George area almost always ranks high in research publications ranking US cities as places to retire, quality of life, affordable housing, golf, scenic environment, etc.
In fact, the St. George area real estate market offers three gated Luxury Home Communities in; “The Ledges,” “Entrada at Snow Canyon,” and “Stone Cliff.” These communities offer mid-to high end luxury town homes and custom homes in located in gated communities that include a world class golf course and or offer incredible views. One can find listed town homes from the $300’s as well as custom single family homes from the upper $500,000’s to well into the millions for luxury mansions. Professional quality video home tours are available on our web site.
While the St. George area offers several luxury home developments, one can find numerous affordable condominium, town home and more modest single family homes from less than $100,000.00.
Discover, “Why St. George?” is a question more and more people are asking their savvy friends and family, who have decided to make the move to this stunning landscape and community.
A bit over 3 hours to Salt Lake City on I-15 to the north, and 1hr 30min to Las Vegas to the south-west; truly a realtor’s mantra of, “location, location, location” realized! 
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This home was designed and constructed using the finest materials and craftsmen available. Documented cost of construction exceeded $10M. It's not a home for everyone, but surely is for someone, maybe You!
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Wow, what a property! I love Tuscan architecture. So beautiful, I'll take a house like this over a "Modern" style home any day! The style, detail and decor just make the house look so rich.
John,
Thank you for taking time to watch our video. I'm with you concerning your comment as that period of architecture is pretty timeless.
i love this property, inside and out. saving it to my dream homes folder.
Thank you for the feed back. It is one of our teams favorites also.
Oh it's beautiful!😢 I sure wouldn't mind living in a home like that beautiful one....😊.
Thank you for your comment.
It's fun to dream...
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one of the best tuscan style homes i have seen in America! someone not only had money but more importantly taste and style to create a masterpiece! thank you for sharing!
Shake, Thank you for your comments. We enjoyed marketing this home and property. The new owners are very happy with their purchase and are making the home their own.
Have a great New Year.
Bill
Shake, Thank you for taking time to respond to our video. I really appreciate it.
Magnificent. And I don't say that often 😍
Thank you! I appreciate your comment!
One of the most impressive houses I've ever seen. Makes me hate my life even more, bastards.
well done...congrats...
Jay,
Thank you for watching our videos. We market properties in all price ranges, but these large homes and properties are especially enjoyable to do.
Best,
Bill
I have ideas for my mansion in HEAVEN NOW!!!!
Thank you for taking time to comment on our video. We are always happy to hear positive comments from our luxury home viewers. We are very happy to report that the home is has been sold as of this past week. Watch for more luxury home and St. George area videos coming soon...
Oh yes, let me apply for this house! Or small town! Wow, this is something else, I'll say : )
Corey,
Thank you for taking time to comment on the home we recently sold. It truly is a "something else" type of home and property for sure.
WOW!
This is actually a really lovely looking home. Yet all I could think of was, "What mobster use to live there?". I was just waiting till he mentioned a Safe Room. Granted its good to have one but I was getting GodFather vibes from this home xD
Thank you for taking time to comment on one of our videos. This home has been one of the most popular videos we've done for sure. We sold this home to a terrific couple who have really made it their own with an update of both the home and the grounds. I assure you that they are not "momsters" ha. The former owner was a family man with a terrific family also.
No doubt it is a very different home that could be used as a movie set for multiple topics.
and I thought Michael Jackson's Never Land Ranch was crazy.
David, I just noticed I did not reply to your comment. Sorry. Thank you for your observation. The new owners of the home and property are doing some amazing things with the grounds creating almost a themed park. It's great to see people create beautiful things to be enjoyed by themselves, their families and friends.
Have a great New Year.
I'd like to see this home one day.
Thank you for your taking time to comment. It is a pretty extraordinary mansion. We are pleased to have just sold the home. Its new owners are very happy with their new home and are personalizing it to make it their own. Perhaps they will hold an open house someday and you can take a look.
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Bellissima villa!👏👏👏👏🔭🍷☕
Denise, Thank you for your kind response to our marketing video. We very much enjoyed marketing this home and making the video. I've been to Italy numerous times and the home really does have an Italian feel to it for certain. Best wishes and watch for our lates videos to be uploaded. Best wishes, Bill
This villa it's real beautiful by the way it's not italian style it seems to be more spanish for us ....and mmmm a palazzo in Italy it's another thing🤣🤣 it's your building... this for us is a Villa it comes from Latin
Dear Max,
Thank you for the critique. The definition of Palazzo is: "A large imposing building or place of residence," hence we used the term to describe this grand "villa." No doubt different terms can be used and there are several words in Italian to describe it, maybe even in different parts of the country. Anyway, thanks for taking time to watch our video.
We enjoy marketing these grand properties and telling people about our area.
You may enjoy our Discover St. George video as well.
Very best wishes to you and to the people of Italy at this difficult time.
Bill
I appreciate your comment. I expressed "villa" in a portion of the narrative but was just going from Websters Dictionary and friends who speak Italian. Just a difference of opinion I guess. Thanks again.
Beautiful piece of work inside and out ! If possible could you tell me of the 27,000 SQFT. is that living space or the whole property? The video did not give a feel of its size because jumping the shots. Thank you for the look at a lovely place.
JC, Thank you for your question. The home is comprised of approximately 27,000 square feet of covered living spaces. That does not include garages or covered paitos.
Thank you, William
Would you trade it for a charizard?
The Pokemon variety? I'm happy to consult with the owners and get a decision!
After researching about st george i feel like its the best place for me to live. as the weather is exactly like my country. But the biggest problem is that i dont want to hear racial slurs.
Thank you for taking time to comment on our video.
The St. George area is a terrific place to live for certain. As far as "racial slurs" I suppose you can hear those most anywhere. I've lived in large cities, traveled to more than 30 countries and found that people for the most part are not particularly racist almost anywhere. There are always a few people with bad experiences but I think you will find the people of south west Utah as a pretty accepting group. There are people of all races living side by side pretty happily. I know I have friends of many ethnicities and am a descendant of many cultures.
I wish you the best.
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Thank you!
Did he say southwest Utah at the end?
Clair, I did say south west Utah. Specifically St. George Utah. Check out our "Discover St. George" video if you are unfamiliar with the area. We are very close to Zion National Park, 1:40 minutes from Las Vegas on I-15 just over the AZ, NV border.
Claire, Thank you for taking time to ad a comment. Yes, I did say southwest Utah. This home is found in St. George. You can google earth it or take a look at our "Discover St. George" video if you are not too familiar with our area. Feel free to comment or ask questions. Very best wishes to you, Bill Hobson
Combien coûte cette belle et majestueuse propriété je la prend immédiatement ?👍❤️🎩
Wish they showed more of the home?
Thank you for your comment. By way of explanation, the video just gave a taste of the home an property. The main level features, besides what was shown, 2 more suites, 2 kitchens, a music room, 2 powder rooms and 2 laundry facilities, lower level features a home theater, indoor trampoline, 2 bathrooms, another kitchen, storage and elevator access, the upper level has a large gathering area, 4 baths, a large laundry room, guest casita, crafts room and office as well as the pool house, Hope that helps with your curiosity,
Best to you...
Agree, it’s a large Villa, please learn the meaning different words.
Rose Marie,
Thank you for your comment. I always like to be accurate in my descriptions and seek sources that are reliable.
Apparently there is more than one word in Italian to describe a large building or home in Italian.
From Merriam-Webster/ Palazzo, Noun: Meaning a palatial building, especially in Italy.
Is the subject not a palatial building?
It was described by the Italian Architect who lives in and is from Italy as a "Palazzo." I take his word...
Very best to you and thank you for viewing our videos!
Bill
William Hobson this is definitely not a palazzo nor a villa .In italian this would be called a complesso .Does it help with sales naming it inna different language?...its beautiful anyway does not matter how you call it .
wow
Thank you for your positive comment.
It is quite a property for sure. The new owners are doing some remodel and making it their own.
Have a great week!
I want it for the tree house
Amanda, Thank you for your comment. That tree house is pretty amazing. The "Imagine Works/Disney people" designed it so it has that type of look.
How much US dollars were paid for this beauty!
It was built at a cost of about $10M US in 2009. It sold for considerably less than that because of some deferred maintenance items. The new owner has initiated a fairly significant remodel to really bring it up to date with new electronics, lighting, flooring in many areas, paint, fixtures, etc. Glad you liked the video and appreciate your comment.
Where can I get its blueprint!
Mohammad,
Thank you for your comment. It's a custom home, so those floor plans are the property of the owner.
having this and a classy aristocratic affluent beautiful sexy woman would be heaven on earth
Why someone could like to live in a fake like this? This happens when the builder knows the words but not the structure of a style.
Thank you for your critique of the subject matter. The home was built to the original owner's taste. We have just sold the home to a new owner who is remodeling and redecorating to he and his wife's style. They have brought in some great talent to do the revamp. To each his own. right? Best wishes to you and thanks again for taking time to comment.
english much?
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No way in the world I would want this in Utah !!!!! Will sit quite a while I am sure . Shame, beautiful estate .
Currently has 1 accepted offer with 3 back-ups. There is actually quite the healthy luxury market in southern Utah. Because St.George Utah is the fastest growing city in the United States, our luxury market is gaining a lot of attention. I will be coming out with a presentation on the luxury locations in So. Utah this spring. Look for the upload. We have had a lot of fun filming it.
Oh I know plenty of people who would purchase this. Utah is a gorgeous state.
@@jordandurham9141 Not in the winter !!!!!
@Sam Avery definitely in the winter! This part of Utah in the winter is a great temperature.
@@jordandurham9141 I was born at night, but not last night !!! I will stick to southern Arizona in the winter thank you , maybe Utah in the summer .
Cr7 buy it
Non vraiment,il ne faut pas chercher à imiter
Il n'y a que les vrais qui valent quelque chose
Toutefois, il y a des trucs pas mal : 3.54 avec la vue, 4.02 là on pourrait croire que c'est vrai 4.49 les toits aussi, ça fait vrai
En Amérique, je crois qu'il faut s'en tenir aux maisons Victoriennes et au très beau contemporain, on en a vu des exemples
Merci
which is the address and price?
This property is located in St. George Utah at 520 South Woods View Circle
This home is at 529 South Woods View Circle, St. George Utah. It has been listed as high as $12M, but I have been asked to market the home by the court appointed receiver for $3.6M.
Contact me with any detailed questions at 435-619-7400
Hi I have loads of money to spend and no taste, have you anything for me?
You are being to hard on yourself. Your taste is just different which is fine. I would be happy to assist you in finding any architectural style that suits you.
We represent contemporary, traditional, mid-century modern, old world with our personal current listings. If you want to log on to my web site a wdhobson.com you can view our Multiple Listing Service link and see well over 1,000 listed properties for sale. We would love to assist you in anyway we can with your particular taste.
Best
should give me some money and ill help you pick one out for you....
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Thank you for taking time to watch our video.
Who the hell needs a house that big…some who has ego problems
Lindley, I appreciate your remark. It is a part of the human condition that when income rises, lifestyle changes. Why would anyone pay 3 to 10X as much for an airline ticket to fly first class or charter or buy a light jet? Why would someone purchase an automobile that costs well into 6 figures or clothing that is multiple times more expensive that you will find in an average department store? These homes are bought by people who can afford, and justify their ownership of them generally because of their financial situation. My experience has been they are very giving and sharing with family and friends as well as philanthropic with charities. While ego may have a part in a large home, ranch or other luxury property ownership, I find that is not generally the primary motivator. If they don't just "hoard" their funds in an off shore bank account somewhere and purchase real or personal property, their money is providing jobs by circulating in the economy. I think we can all be thankful for that fact.
How much? 😍
The home is sold. It was built at a cost of over $10 M in 2009. It sold for somewhat less than that in the summer of 2020. It is now going through a significant remodel in side and out by its new owners.
@@Florida12man thanks!
Italian Palazzo? No sir, this is a Villa. A "Palazzo" is a... palace: a multi-store, monoblock building.
David, Thank you for taking time to respond to our You Tube Video. To clarify, the main home has 4 total levels as well as ancillary buildings that make up the complex of buildings that form the "palace" complex from which the root word Palazzo comes from. While I'm no expert in Italian, I did live there for a while years ago.
In double checking translation sources as well as Italian translation the home is a palace with a very strong Italian influence. That said, your observation that this home is a villa is also correct, although the term is used more in central Europe or the British Isles. So, in conclusion, congratulations, your term is as correct as ours. Mansion, palace, villa, palazzo, it's a very fine home that we trust will make someone very happy. Best to you!
@@Florida12man sir, i'm Italian. There's no doubt that this huge complex, which i can assure you any Italian would call a "villa" without hesitation, will make someone very happy. Cheers from Venice, the "city of palaces".
@@davidebonannini640 Im pretty familiar with the home and am Italian. The home was designed by an Italian architect. The majority of the exterior work was done by Italian artists mimicking Italian palazzo's in Tuscany. While not pure Tuscan architecture, it can be said that this home is undoubtedly highly influenced by it. I happen to know that the roof tile itself was brought in from Italian hill country. I would encourage a quick google search of Tuscan architecture and then do some comparisons with what is in the video. If it is not Tuscan and does not fall into a palatial adjective, the what is it? Im fairly confident that there were not meaning to describe the typical Florentine or Venetian architectural Renaissance buildings that were indeed "multi-store, monoblock building". However, it seems that the descriptive noun's was used to describe the villa in a way that indicates its massive size. I.E. A 8000 sqft home is certainly large and spacious, but a 27k sqft home is either a mansion or palatial.
@@maticus582Yes very kind-of-Tuscan. That touch of Neapolitan mandolin in particular makes it look/sound even more italian-ish to any Western American. It would be like presenting a Manhattan penthouse with a banjo playing a country tune in background. Maybe to a Chinese.
"Palazzo" in Italian refers to any building block not just a palace -a block of apartments is a palazzo too!Ultimately the word comes from the Palatine Hill in Rome where wealthy Romans had their magnificent homes.A villa is an imposing country residence usually with accompanying estate.A royal palace is known as a "reggia."
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Bernie,
Thank you for your comment. Should the Presidential run not work out and you don't get temporary occupancy of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, this isn't a bad option. Besides, it's a LOT more private! Any questions you have about south west Utah real estate, or politics for that matter, please don't hesitate to engage in a conversation.
Best,
Bill Hobson, Past President, Washington County Board of Realtors
Current Chair of Governmental Affairs Committee
You were doing great until you showed the tacky climbing walls in the house. Very very tacky. No sale !
Ha. i get it. The original owners had 3 young children. They wanted a place for them to invite their friends to come over for a fun time of indoor climbing. That area of the home has retracting glass walls with a large projection theater for "drive-in movies" on a warm summer evening. The 1st level has an in ground round trampoline at the bottom with a velcro stick on wall. Fun for those who want indoor adventure. Not for everyone, but certainly for someone!
Natalia, The fellow who built the home had a young family. They loved climbing... Not for everyone, but easy to remove and re-purpose that party/entertainment room.
Thanks for the comment...
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First rule: Never replicate old styles. Architecture is not Disney.. if you love old mediterranean style and have that kind of money just buy property in Europe.. authentic. Not fake..
Thank you for your comment. Having lived in Europe for a summer and traveling there most every summer as well as studying architecture for my career, it should be noted that most architecture, even in the old world is derivative or modified. True the pyramids and obelisks of Egypt and the Parthenon of Athens are monumental and likely original thought, they have been copied or modified for centuries by the Romans and subsequently many places in Europe and then around the world. The home was built by a fellow who spent a fair amount of time in Tuscany, but didn't want to live and raise his family in Italy. (a nice place to visit...) The home was built to modern American standards, but truly has an authentic Italian feel.
I think it's great to appreciate beautiful creations where ever you find them.
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Thank you for taking time to comment about our video. The home is about 28,000 square feet so over 1/3 acre of indoor living space plus about another 7,000 square feet of covered space in the 8 garages, patios and decks. The grounds are just over 3.5 acres.
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Thank you for taking time to make some comments about my video.
No ivy please! Everything else is fine.
Thank you for your comment. I appreciate your feed back, even if just personal landscape preference.
Very best wishes to you.
@@Florida12man it’s really beautiful mansion indeed with great details of quality. Great show and great music, I love and enjoy it very much thank you mr.William Hobson!
The exterior stones look too perfect. It's missing the sense of aging. It's also too complicated, especially the exterior and needs to be simpler too truly capture Tuscan architecture. I've seen over 500 Tuscan/northern Italian house tours over this last year and this definitely looks very, very Americanized. Too cluttered multi-building proximities for sure. Very nice color scheme though. Pass this on to the designers and tell them to live in Italy for 6 months minimum before making their next idea.
Thank you so much for your comments and constructive criticisms.
You have an interesting perspective for sure.
We represent these types of homes from time to time, that is, re-creations or using as a template, some type of some type of European architecture
As a casual observer, let alone someone who obviously appreciates architecture knows this home was built for the owners, not with the idea of selling the home. They have spent considerable time in various locals in Europe and settled on the hill top villages of northern Italy as a look they wanted to use.
The home was created to not necessarily duplicate historic buildings, but reflect the "look" they wanted.
This home is not a movie set or a museum, it's a one of a kind home and property that in the course of us marketing it had dozens of showings and multiple offers before coming to terms and successfully selling the home to its new owner. They are delighted with the home and although have made numerous changes to both the interior and exterior, they kept to over look of the home they fell in love with.
All through out the US and in many parts of the world, there are large mansions constructed that either reflect old world or some other historic architecture or these new homes embrace the modern and contemporary. It becomes a matter of personal taste, exercised by people with the resources that we observers can either critique or appreciate for what they have had created. I also appreciate the economic activity they have added to their local markets by having these large homes built.
Thank you for your comment and Italy experience with architecture. This home has been purchased by a couple who have extensively updated it to suit their taste. Having spent much time in Italy myself, I agree that this home has been adapted to American tastes for certain. However, I have spent some time in updated Italian villas in the Tuscany region and while the exteriors, other than windows and repairs have not changed much, most have been very much updated to reflect modern taste. Hundreds of properties through out Italy are available for purchase at VERY cheep prices just to get their economic circumstances turned around by foreign investment dollars.
Climbing wall in a private home, very very tacky. The house was perfect till than.
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Louis, I am happy to report that the new owners have been busy remodeling. They have had their designers come in and while not removing the climbing wall in the home gym area had it re colored to look much lighter, almost like a marble quarry. The lower portion of the wall which went down into a round trampoline room has been opened up to the lower level and is now a card/game room. I think you'd like it.
questo palazzo non ha nulla di italiano, non si avvicina neanche lontanamente ai canoni dello stile italiano
Grazie per aver dedicato del tempo per commentare lo stile della casa. I proprietari che hanno costruito la casa in realtà hanno vissuto per un po' nel nord Italia. Hanno scattato molte foto di elementi nelle case che assomigliano molto ai dettagli e alla costruzione utilizzati nella casa che hanno creato. Ovviamente ci sono diversi tipi di architettura che è stata utilizzata in Italia nel corso dei secoli di costruzione. Ti auguro un felice anno nuovo e grazie ancora per il tuo commento.
I proprietari vivevano in Italia e viaggiavano parecchio nella parte mediterranea del mondo. Hanno chiesto al loro architetto di prendere ciò che gli piaceva di più e lo hanno ricreato per la loro casa. La casa non è italiana al 100% ma è una grande rappresentazione delle grandi ville dell'area mediterranea.
place looks haunted
It's a home looking for a family. It's very much alive and well as a house can be.
This is NOT an Italian Palazzo. It's a plastic looking and tacky American mcmansion.
Mr. Malfoy,
Thank you for taking time to watch our video. We understand the owner/builder spent quite a bit of time in Italy and loved the overall look and ambiance of Italian villas. Of course, the owners put their own style and needs ahead of pleasing other people. No matter the style or taste most people find it interesting to view what others have built.
History tells us that many homes and monuments in many major European cities have set off a public firestorm for the first generation, but are now iconic.
Think the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Victor Emanuel Monument in Rome to name a couple. The populace was aghast but now love them.
Best wishes to you.
Terrible imitation of Italian villas
Thank you for taking time to express your opinion even if it was negative. Wish you the best.
This home was custom built by a younger family for their particular taste. We would be more than happy to show you others in our area that may better suit your particular taste.
I am so happy not to be born in USA. whenever I see those luxury structures I feel like laughing. certainly we have to get rid of merkel and muslims in germany, but you have to get rid of a bad taste. there is no flair in your air.
Wofgang,
Thank you for your comment.
I have spent quite a bit of time in Germany. A beautiful country for certain. You should be proud of your homeland. We have many people of German ancestry who immigrate to the USA seeking a free land with limitless opportunity for the common man. The subject home was built by a young man who was descendant of European immigrants. He traveled to northern Italy many times to re-create what he personally wanted. That's the great thing about being an American and an individual. Striving and reaching for the top and then enjoying the rewards with your family. Another family is going to enjoy this home, but we sell homes of all sizes, from less than 1,000 square feet to these very large properties.
We welcome people of all tastes and would be very happy to assist you if you consider beautiful south west Utah. Wish you the best!
PS I think it's important to remember, wealthy people, just like we who are not so wealthy who spend their money put it back in circulation for the myriads of well paid, skilled workers who have employment building these amazing properties. The castles of Europe were often built by near slave labor under the harshest of conditions. So my mantra is, "rich people, thank you for spending your money and keeping it in circulation rather than in banks or off shore accounts and out of circulation."
@@Florida12man dear mr. hobson, thank you for the friendly answer.
yesterday, sunday, we went to a nearby little town to hear an organconcert, bach etc. in a gothic 800 years old church. in my ´landkreis´ of ca. 40 villages we had 27 castles, chateaux, nobelhouses. last week we had a concert on a 150 years old piano in an 400 years old chateau, the aristocrat family was present, an introduction of house and instrument was given.this is what I mean with flair in the air. born after WW2 in a still traditional setting I am very happy. a friend of mine has a documentated family history of 1200 years. even before 800, that year the holy roman empire of german nation was established(kaiser karl) his family was a leading force in our saxon tribe. I am a floristmaster, gardencreator, I am good in aesthetics. my childhood was dominated by oldfashioned lifestyle, old house,animals, vegetablegarden. westphalia pur. now many germans have favoured comfort instead of beauty. lost in modernity. all that culture is a lot of work. but this was not enough, I studied western philosophy, went to india. two things are very important for me: my saxon-westphalian roots, the philosophy of sri aurobindo( west-east) , means a new look on veda, upanishads, gita. there are signs that the old vedic gods and our gemanic gods are identical. very interesting what was there 5000 years ago. I am a member of the AfD, party against EU-monster, merkel, migration. we more and more understand our little home-planet, the future is both, protecting nature, culture, limits, borders, diversity, in westphalia we like to be stubborn, and on a high level learning to be worldwide friends.
I have been to US , like new england states very much, the nature is great there in US.
lets work for a better world , we have to be clever and sincere. I am very optimistic.
best wishes and love from münsterland
wolfgang. f. weber
PS: with an indian friend I just watch Modi and trump in houston, great, I love both of them( I know that trump is not a saint..........)
@@wolfgangweber2516 Wolfgang, Thank you for your "letter." What you describe about your life and home land is so interesting to me. My wife and I love Germany very much. We have traveled a fair amount in your beautiful country and anticipate another visit with in the next year or two. We admire how clean and orderly the cities are. The public transportation is just terrific, trains, airports road ways, etc. Many of our best engineering projects here in the US are done by descendants of German immigrants. We are now beginning to preserve our much newer "old" historic buildings and appreciate the arts in a much broader way. Our own relatively small community has a quite good symphony orchestra with a full concert season. (my daughter plays violin in the orchestra) We have always appreciated the arts in our family. I am pleased that you appreciate your unique culture and value it's uniqueness and importance. I agree that the attempted homogenization of Europe by the EU has had some huge issues. Liberal politicians in your country and in ours have made huge mistakes that ultimately we all pay for. Our liberal east and west coast cities now have serious issues with their homeless populations as well as increasing crime and some urban decay. I think that concerned people are starting to wake up and vote way more conservative as their dishonesty is exposed and it is brought to light how they personally benefit financially from working in the government. That is exactly opposite of how our countries government is supposed to work. There are many more Trump and conservative political leader supporters in the US than you would think. The major news media is super bias towards conservative political thought. Very best wishes to you my friend!!! William D. "Bill" Hobson
@@williamhobson2823 hallo Ihnen, guten tag aus deutschland!
I was surprised and happy to recieve your answer. the highest thoughts I understand about all life is: we need contrasts, effort to become conscious, to achieve something, thats the fundamental law of life. so I am very optimistic for menkind.
and another thing: position is negation.
If I have values, I have to fight for them. I am on the side of joy, freedom, beauty, friendlyness, justice, intelligence.
thank you that you appreciate germany. It has indeed a nice history , some good results. but i think because there was so much of splendour in technology, culture, philosophy, the germans felt down .
this sri aurobindo said during WW2 : germany sought its soul and found its power.
at the moment I tremble with or for trump, hope so much that he is reelected in 2020. this would help europe a lot.
I would like you to view a video of a place in france, title: "romantic french country, chateau desgudanes, a true love story."
an australian couple bought the castle, renovated it carefully, brought it to life agian. ii is the perfection in the imperfection, in japan they have ther very interesting wabi sabi- term, in europe we call it chabby chic.
I am a total believer, means in the ultimate, the supreme, the divine. from this I get my optimism. even the german philosophy of 1800 is a great help for me.
with a lot of love and good wishes for you and the family, for america
wolfgang weber, münsterland
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Why would anyone wants to buy a house this big and this expensive in St. George?????? This place is so small. You can drive through the whole town in 10 minutes or less. No jobs. No night life. No young people. No sex. Just drive on I-15 from Las Vegas and you will pass right through this place so quickly you won't even know it's there . So boring. So hot. So dry. So ghost town.
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Then don’t buy it... Some people like small towns, but hey... Your mind is to narrow to understand someone else’s opinion.
Everyone has a different perspective for sure and you are welcome to yours.
I might point out for your education, St. George has been one of the fastest growing metro areas in the US for more than 10 years. While it is no large metro area, the population is about to surpass 200,000.
We sell many million dollar and up homes in the area with multiple gated communities that are home to captains of industry, movie and TV celebrities, etc. Our airport offers direct jet service to Dallas, Phoenix, LA, Salt Lake City and Denver. The community/area has 13 golf courses, 5 lakes with in 15 minutes, and 3 world class national parks with in an hour or two drive, Zion Ntl. Park being less than 45 minutes away and visited by 4.5 Million people each year. St. George is 30 minutes from the Pine Valley recreation area with pine and aspen forests, lakes streams, deer etc. We have many Las Vegas residents come to Dixie Regional medical Center for world class health treatment, ranking very high nation wide.
Utah ranks #1 for job growth, economic climate, is one of very few states with a balanced budget and leads the nation in many socioeconomic areas.
If you have any genuine interest at all, you might take a few minutes an watch our Discover St,. George video made a couple of years ago. You can just google search it by typing in Discover St. George. You may be very surprised