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Fabulous Foyers: 4 Homes With Eye-Catching Entrances

From East Coast to West, these distinctive foyers welcome visitors and introduce them to their homes’ unique character and style.

A Contemporary Welcome

Basia Harris – Cayman Islands Sotheby’s International Realty – Liv Cayman

LIV Cayman is a unique property, located on 200 feet of beachfront on a site almost 1.8 acres, it offers an opportunity rarely found in the Cayman Islands. With a vision for setting it apart from other Cayman vacation rentals, this tropical boutique style oasis offers a private luxury getaway that can be customized.

Fifth Avenue Sophistication

Nikki Field | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage

Comprising two elegant floors overlooking Central Park, this stylish residence was recently renovated and is in impeccable condition. Its nearly 5,000-square-foot floor plan offers five bedrooms, formal living and dining rooms, a chef’s kitchen, a media room, and a library—all introduced by a foyer modeled after a 16th-century Venetian palazzo. It is a perfect preface to the home’s distinctive design with its striking Carrara marble floors, custom chandelier by Lindsey Adelman, Venetian plaster walls, and gracefully curving staircase.

Distinguished Greenwich Retreat

Joseph Barbieri | Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage

At the end of a long winding driveway, this august estate enjoys the peaceful privacy of parklike grounds with a pool and adjoining conservation land. A grand double-height foyer with a regal light fixture, stately columns, and a sweeping stairway is a fittingly elegant introduction to a floor plan that includes a billiards room, a solarium, a wood-paneled library, a kitchen and breakfast room, a butler’s pantry, a family room, a screened-in porch, seven bedrooms, a playroom and gym, and a recreation room.

Mediterranean Style in Seminole Landing

Frances Peter | Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage

This Mediterranean-inspired residence in the exclusive community of Seminole Landing spans some 12,470 square feet and enjoys picturesque views. Highlights include six bedrooms, a billiards room and bar, a theater, a wine room, an eat-in kitchen with a family room, a four-car garage, a screened-in patio with a built-in grill, a refreshing pool and spa, and a private dock with a lift. The grandeur begins in a foyer with inlaid stone flooring, striking arched double doors, and a graceful stairway with an ornate iron railing.

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