Sotheby's International Realty Upholds
Tradition of Representing Architectural Masterpieces
NEW
YORK, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- Sotheby's International Realty today announced that its
affiliates, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty and
DeLoach Sotheby's International Realty in Georgia, will exclusively launch Entelechy II,
an architectural masterpiece designed by renowned American
architect and real estate developer John
Portman.
The extraordinary beachfront estate built on Sea Island, Georgia in 1986 served as
Portman's personal home for 31 years and showcases his
modernist design and visionary approach. Captivating architectural
enthusiasts since its celebrated feature in Architectural Digest in
1987, the home is now being offered for sale publicly for the first
time for US$40 million. Listed by
Chase Mizell of Atlanta Fine Homes
Sotheby's International Realty, who shares the listing with
colleagues Susan Imhoff and
Ann Harrell of DeLoach Sotheby's
International Realty.
"Entelechy II is a triumph of architectural vision – a modernist
masterpiece that served as the personal retreat of the legendary
John Portman and his family," said
Philip White, president and CEO,
Sotheby's International Realty. "Portman built this extraordinary
12,500-square-foot property in an exceptional coastal
location, where he could fully bring his innovative design approach
to life. The residence embodies his iconic work throughout
Georgia and the world, and it is a
true privilege for our brand to represent the Portman family and
this extraordinary estate."
According to Paul Goldberger,
famed American author and architectural critic, "Portman was one of
the few architects in modern times who seemed to take as much
delight in playfulness as in geometric form and structural rigor."
The term "entelechy" refers to the realization of one's potential
and with Entelechy II, Portman incorporates the design philosophy
from his previous works and his gift for making every day spaces
feel like an experience. According to Goldberger, Portman's beach
residence "was designed for modern life, and its energy and
amiability were conceived to show that modern architecture could be
not only luxurious and grand—it could also be high-spirited,
playful, and full of surprise." The residence is a blend of glass,
white stucco, and natural light, and features a collection of
pavilions, gallery-like spaces, water elements, sculptural works,
vine-draped edges, and a grid-like roof supported by colossal
columns on the property. Highlights also include a dramatic
courtyard, reflecting pools, a suspended walkway bridge linking the
eastern and western pavilions, library, glass-enclosed formal
dining room, and ocean views.
"Representing this residence is both an honor and an
exhilarating endeavor," said Mizell. "John
Portman's architectural vision unfolds here in a way that is
nothing short of transformative. It's a rare privilege to bring to
market a home that is so profoundly connected to its setting, and
being able to share this property with buyers who will appreciate
such artistry is truly rewarding."
"Portman once said, 'architecture should be a symphony,'"
Harrell added. "Entelechy II is John
Portman's embodiment of his grand oceanfront symphony. It is
an honor to represent this marvelous Portman property, which spans
more than two acres—a rarity for Sea
Island."
Entelechy II is located in Sea
Island, a unique, privately owned community that is part of
the Golden Isles of Georgia. Since
1928, the area has been celebrated as a premier destination that
has welcomed presidents, royalty, and visitors. It is renowned for
its luxury resorts, pristine beaches, championship golf courses,
and rich traditions of Southern hospitality.
"The private coastal retreat of Sea
Island is both a vacation home destination and home to many
multigenerational families, one of the many characteristics Portman
found appealing. Entelechy II is best described as an island on an
island, wrapped in nature and visible only from the sea," said
Imhoff.
Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty and DeLoach
Sotheby's International Realty are part of the Sotheby's
International Realty network, which spans more than 80 countries
and territories around the world. The property will also benefit
from the Sotheby's International Realty brand's exclusive global
media partnerships and marketing efforts.
For more information about Entelechy II, visit
https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-1486-h8mnr3/113-e-26th-street-sea-island-cottages-and-homesites-sea-island-ga-31561
Sotheby's International Realty
Sotheby's International Realty was founded in 1976 as a real
estate service for discerning clients of Sotheby's auction house.
Today, the company's global footprint spans more than 1,100 offices
located in 83 countries and territories worldwide, including 48
company-owned brokerage offices in key metropolitan and resort
markets. In February 2004, Anywhere
Real Estate Inc. entered a long-term strategic alliance with
Sotheby's, the operator of the auction house. The agreement
provided for the licensing of the Sotheby's International Realty
name and the development of a franchise system. The franchise
system is comprised of an affiliate network, where each office is
independently owned and operated. Sotheby's International Realty
supports its affiliates and agents with a host of operational,
marketing, recruiting, educational and business development
resources. Affiliates and agents also benefit from an association
with the venerable Sotheby's auction house, established in 1744.
For more information, visit www.sothebysrealty.com.
The affiliate network is operated by Sotheby's International
Realty Affiliates LLC, and the company owned brokerages are
operated by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. Both entities are
subsidiaries of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) a global
leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate
brokerage, relocation and settlement services. Both Sotheby's
International Realty Affiliates LLC and Sotheby's International
Realty, Inc. fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act
and the Equal Opportunity Act.
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