Vacation Rental Description
A neo classic modern design using original arte deco and arte nouveau 11' iron doors. Three engineers labored on this project for 14 months. It is probably the most complex and intricate project of its kind in the world and it is in turn key condition. Live inside a piece of art that is a von Reinelt property.
AS SEEN IN THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE SEPT 10TH 2006.
The floors have insulation, electronics in conduit, and radiant heating coils in cement. Then a sub floor was installed and 100 yr old pinotea with granite and tile inserts were installed over the subfloor.
All of the electronics for the house including the large liquid crystal plasma are operated by one hand held remote control. Both wireless and hard wired high speed computer links were added. An elaborate custom made computer and desk including printer web cam and microphone were added. The phone system is both local and international run on the asterisk system so that european calls cost about 3 cents a minute and the fax which is included works internationally.
Custom-made double-paned glass windows throughout including behind the vitraux Catalan, which are the only signed set in Argentina and are recognized as a major museum quality piece of art, restored and releaded by Daniel Ortola the dean of stained glass restorers in Argentina. Custom laser balanced steel frames. All doors and windows are surrounded by custom made piedra-paris stone frames (surrounds).
American central air conditioning (Carrier) American Solatubes (skylights and light fixtures, 11 separate units. Much light and silence in this 4th noisiest city in the world.
Custom stainless steel kitchen with two refrigerators, two sinks. two dishwashers, butlers pantry, all glass shelves, microwave, custom gas stove with tiled oven, separate electronic oven and sparate microwave with built in toaster. Black granite countertops throughout.
Built in gas fireplace with custom iron salamander topped with art deco black granite style tops. Surround sound home theater and large liquid crystal tv.
Scottish shower with 8 showerheads in master bath. Bidet and custom made black granite sink.
Antique 19th century Meiiji lamps (include Kurosawa, Kutani, Imari (late Tokugawa period) Rosenthal prewar china service for 12, Henkel pre war sterling service for 12, Taisho screen,18th century chinese wooden Buddha, important Argentine Madonna by Blas Mazza, original art nouveau bronze alter vessels and candelabra, 3 and 1/2 foot tall church silver plate candle sticks. Built in closets with all amenities. All upholstry hand sewn Brioni silk (Duvets, Pillows. etc.) High grade chocolate leather upholstry on all custom made Bau Haus furniture.
Concierge service/private secretary M-F, daily maid service. English/Spanish/German/Flemish/Italian spoken by concierge.
The apartment is also available for sale on an unfurnished or semi-furnished basis.
Area Description
San Telmo, historic district, birthplace of tango
Contact Information
Frank Reinelt
8008548644
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