This September some of the world’s wealthiest individuals are expected to arrive in San Francisco for an unprecedented event that will expose them to the finest luxuries the area provides.
They will be coming to take part in an exclusive six-day event, hosted by Olivia Hsu Decker, one of the leading luxury Realtors in the area.

As a frequent host to international business leaders and celebrities at her famous Paris chateau – Chateau de Villette – where “The Da Vinci Code” movie was filmed, Olivia is no stranger to luxurious grand scale …

Contrary to what the British tabloids have reported, David Beckham did not buy wife Victoria a vineyard for her birthday last month.
While the couple are said to be looking for a large wine country property to purchase later in the year, what David DID buy his wine-loving wife (and we mean that in the nicest way… we’re fans ourselves!) is a membership in the super-exclusive “Napa Valley Reserve Club.”

The Reserve (shown above) was featured recently in The Robb Report. Here’s what they have to say:
“The Napa Valley Reserve offers the …

When I showed this beautiful Scott Street condo, facing Alta Plaza Park, to a client in April, I knew immediately that it would sell quickly. And indeed it did. Within days it sold for $2,170,000 — almost $200,000 more than the asking price (and $1,080,000 more than it sold for in July 2005.)

What I didn’t know was just how horrible the place looked before it had been renovated, and what a truly remarkable job the designer had done.
This month, “California Home+Design” has featured the home in its pages. …

Over the weekend, Danielle Steel’s “personal play house” (as listing agent Katherine Beacock describes it) went on the market for $2,650,000. The beautiful three-bedroom/three-bath Stinson Beach home, located in the gated community of Seadrift, has views of the lagoon and the Mt. Tamalpais ridge. “The well-upholstered window seats are perfect for contemplating your next best seller!” promises her agent. See for yourself here.

Photo: Seadrift Realty [seadriftrealty.com]
Further Details: 165 Seadrift Road [mls]

We love the New York Social Diary interview with Susan Gutfreund this week (we read NYSD regularly but didn’t see the article until a friend of hers in San Francisco emailed it.) Enjoy!

Article: Susan Gutfreund [newyorksocialdiary.com]
Photo: New York Social Diary

If you work downtown, you’ve watched The Infinity high-rise (located at Folsom and Spear) go up for the last year or so, you’ve seen the ads, you’ve read the hype, and you’ve probably wondered what it’s like inside.
Let me just say it’s a hundred times more beautiful than whatever you thought it would be, especially if you’re in the best residence the building has to offer: the penthouse.

I had the rare pleasure of visiting Gurbaksh Chahal (otherwise known as “G”) at his penthouse condo there last week. He just moved …

As a few readers already know, SFluxe editor Damion Matthews recently left Prudential to join Sotheby’s International Realty in San Francisco, where he’ll be able to provide his clients with the highest level of real estate options and services.
Sotheby’s is especially known for its multi-million dollar listings, a market which in San Francisco is still doing very well — in fact, it’s “booming” according to a report that was just aired by CBS.

CBS News’ Hank Plante went with Joel Goodrich (of TRI Coldwell Banker) and his client Sophie Azouaou on …

As of May 1, 2008, these are all local homes priced over $3 million. I’m particularly fond of the $15 million beauty at 2510 Jackson Street, which you can see below. The magnificent home of manorial proportions reflects the refined aesthetics of an earlier era. An extensive renovation enhanced the home with the most luxurious elements and state-of-the-art amenities for 21st century living, while honoring it’s architectural history with extraordinary millwork, columns, and 7 fireplaces. Its enviable address in the heart of Pacific Heights provides for stunning views of …

Whether it’s day or night, views don’t get much better than the top floors of the St. Regis Residences on Minna Street. These photos were taken from a condo on the 38th floor, which a friend of SFluxe — Alex Clark of Zephyr Premiere Properties — is putting on the market for $2,395,000.
Those of you who enjoy following the San Francisco real estate market may be interested to know that Alex is also the owner of theFrontSteps.org, which is described as “A Social Network for real estate obsessed San …

The Chronicle’s magazine “SFis” continues its excellent coverage of the best in San Francisco design this month when Carolyne Zinko takes us into the Nob Hill residence of architect Andrew Skurman and his wife Francoise.

The Skurmans transformed the 2,000 square foot residence into a one-bedroom apartment with a huge living area to showcase their collection of art, which includes large paintings by Alessandro Twombly and Damien Hirst. They worked with Orlando Diaz-Azcuy in the design, which features lacquered walls and silver leaf ceilings.
As Ms. Zinko notes, it is …