2025 DDA Readers’ Choice: A Modern Mediterranean Marvel!

A stunning estate from Sapphire Luxury Homes wins the 2025 Readers’ Choice award for Best Overall Home // Photography by Adrian Kizy and WayUP MEDIA
European Inspired Completed in May 2024, this custom masterpiece features a modern Mediterranean aesthetic.

Your votes were counted, and the winner was clear. The Cameron, from Bloomfield Hills-based Sapphire Luxury Homes, took first place and has received the Readers’ Choice award for Best Overall Home.

Truthfully, it’s no surprise. This 10,000-square-foot masterpiece, completed in May 2024, features a Mediterranean-meets-modern aesthetic and is the picture of luxurious living.

Upon arrival, one is first greeted by a classic brick paver driveway that leads to the home’s timeless limestone façade. The serene site, a 1-acre lot in the prestigious Bloomfield Hunt Club community, is surrounded by meticulous landscaping, a breathtaking pool, and indoor/outdoor living spaces, and is nestled near the community’s horse stables.
Once within, the impressive foyer wows with a two-story glass wall and floating staircase. The home continues to stun with its EuroCraft kitchen (featuring Miele appliances and a moody yet sophisticated palette), dining area, and two-story great room, which features an Italian marble fireplace and a gorgeous light fixture that glistens above the space. To preserve the room’s airy feel, structural support was added.
In the main suite, a cutting-edge design creates a lasting impact with standout features such as a private balcony that overlooks the spacious lot. The en suite bathroom is a spa-like retreat with dramatic details like a double-door shower and a spiral staircase that leads to an expansive closet.


“It was like a home you’d
see in any subdivision (from the 1970s), a one-story
with small windows that weren’t taking advantage
of the river.”
—Brad Angelini.


 

Unparalleled luxury continues below, in the home’s lower level, where a 20-seat theater steals the spotlight. A home gym, spa facilities, and wine bar can also be found in this entertainment hub.

Throughout the estate, the design team was challenged to create a contemporary space that drew on the coastal styles of southern Europe, while also balancing functionality and a cohesive look. Each piece was intentionally chosen and well-thought-out, and the result is a truly remarkable, one-of-a-kind home that redefines elegant design.
Congratulations, Sapphire Luxury Homes!


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