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Pound Ridge Lakefront, Estate of William Rubin, 38 Mallard Lake Road, Mallard Lake Pound Ridge, New York, New York, 10576, United States.

Let's take a look at some new dream offerings in the real estate market around the world. This week, real estate author Lydia Kellner introduces you to luxury properties in Taiwan, Australia and the United States.

Taiwan

Located in the Xindian neighborhood of New Taipei, Taiwan, this villa, built in 2013, is sure to impress you if owning a home for the holidays is among your dreams (and fits your financial capabilities). Not to mention, the villa is one of five identical "Jim Olson homes" designed to maximize comfort, privacy and security. It is located in the hills near the city of New Taipei and features a detailed three-story floor plan that perfectly blends public and private spaces. The interior space of the house allows you to create the perfect placement of furniture, as well as enjoy the benefits of a plot with private gardens and outdoor terraces. The house also has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a whole 7484 square meters of living space.

You won't find a place like this in Australia. The house is for sale at Christies International Real Estate, but the price is undisclosed.

Australia

Bilgola Plateau, New South Wales, Australia. 6 Mark Pl, Bilgola Plateau NSW REAL ESTATE. Famous Australian musician Harry Frost, best known for his song "What About Me?" is looking to relocate. The talented songwriter and his wife Felicity Cox have decided to sell their beloved family home on Sydney's northern beaches, where they have lived for the past 30 years. The house has four bedrooms, four bathrooms and parking for two cars. It is simply a great vacation spot, combining modern coastal design with Balinese motifs and stunning views of Pittwater Bay. The design of the house includes multiple levels with multiple living areas, panoramic balconies, high ceilings, hard floors and tropical gardens around the house.

U.S.

Mallard Lake Pound Ridge, New York, United States. Pound Ridge Lakefront is the estate of William Rubin, 38 Mallard Lake Road, Mallard Lake Pound Ridge, New York, New York, 10576, United States. Located right on beautiful Mallard Lake, this estate was once the home of renowned Museum of Modern Art curator William Rubin. He and Phyllis Hattis purchased the Vuko Tašković-designed property in the mid-1990s and used it as a vacation home until 2006, when Rubin passed away at the age of 78. The Hatties continued to use the home for the next decade, but have now decided to sell it. The estate has five bedrooms, six bathrooms and a white domed outbuilding with panoramic windows that allow you to fully experience being in touch with nature. The estate also has a custom indoor saltwater pool, spa and sauna - the perfect place to relax. The spacious patio and terraced lawn with beautiful views are perfect for entertaining on any scale. It should be noted that the estate also features a dining room, sunny kitchen, studio with office and conference room, wine cellar, two-car garage and private dock. Best of all, it's just 50 minutes north of New York City. This home truly offers the best of both worlds! It is priced at $9.1215 million dollars and is also listed for sale by Christies International Real Estate.