Fashion Designer Puts Ipswich Home on the Market

Gia Ventola is Selling Her Country Club Home

BOSTON: Tom Kennedy of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty has recently listed the Ipswich home of fashion designer, Gia Ventola. The gorgeous three bedroom, two and two half bath home overlooks the tenth tee on the golf course at the Ipswich Country Club. This designer-renovated home features two fireplaces, a spacious deck, a media room, and is only 35 minutes from Boston. In addition to golfing, the country club offers tennis courts, a swimming pool and a fitness center.

The Topsfield native first received attention when her designs were worn by Britney Spears during her 1999 tour. Since then, her celebrity clients have included Cher, Destiny’s Child, Pink, and Sheryl Crow. Her 2005 wedding to Navid Ghoreishi was covered by Inside Weddings and featured acrobatic and operatic performers.

Ventola plans to move to the Ritz in Sarasota, Florida. She will keep her 3,000 sq ft clothing store on the North Shore and is opening a 6,000 sq ft boutique in Sarasota in the fall.

Boston homeowner tips: Cool your home AND receive a tax credit

The warmer temperatures aren’t the ONLY reason to install a new central air conditioning system. According to the Energy Star website, there are some central A/C systems that qualify for government tax rebates. This is part of the ongoing program intended to assist homeowners with making their homes more efficient - all the while, stimulating spending.

For more information on central air conditioner rebate, go to the Energy Star site.

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Boston real estate market: Sales in luxury market grow

Massachusetts’s luxury home market, which saw a slow down during the recent economic challenges, has been coming back in dramatic fashion. From January 1 to June 1, 625 homes valued at $1,000,000 or more were sold, with May coming out on top with 173 sales. The first week in June has seen a tremendous amount of activity!

The most expensive sale was of 51 Commonwealth Avenue, which broke the $10 million mark and was listed by Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty. The firm also recently reduced 40 Beacon Street, a historic home on Beacon Hill, to $19.9 million. That 21,000sf home offers stunning views of the Common and luxurious finishes, as well as a spacious patio and 9 parking spaces.

For more information on Boston real estate sales, go to Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Boston's real estate experts.

Local Real Estate Icon Joins International Boston-Area Agency

BOSTON: Boston area real estate company, Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, announced that they have acquired Century 21 Elizabeth Roberts Realty in Dedham, Massachusetts. Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty Co-Owner, Michael Hansen, is excited about the opportunity for his company to expand, as well as the benefit of offering another choice for consumers in the Dedham area. “My partners and I are absolutely thrilled to welcome Liz and her company. Her business has been an integral part of the Dedham community for more than 30 years. We look forward to enhancing her stellar reputation and service with our international reach and quality marketing.”

Liz Roberts began her career in 1978 and has specialized in the historical homes of Dedham, including the beautiful homes of Precinct 1. “Dedham is a town steeped in history and culture. I’ve enjoyed working and being part of this community and have had the privilege to watch it change and grow over the years,” said Roberts. She currently serves on the Worthington Committee of the Dedham Historical Society, which organizes the Historic House Tour. She has also served on the Dedham Square Circle Committee and was a recent past President of Dedham Rotary. Roberts holds a G.R.I. designation from the Greater Boston Real Estate Board, and in the past has served as a Director of MLS and President of the RE Council.

When asked why she was drawn to the Sotheby’s International Realty network, she said the answer is simple. “This town has some of the most spectacular historic homes in the Boston area. They deserve the kind of exposure and quality of service for which Sotheby’s is known. I can’t think of a better way to serve our clients, our neighbors.”


About Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty
Founded in 1962 by Betty Gibson in Boston’s South End, the company has grown to seven offices. Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty is located in the South End, Back Bay, Waterfront, Charlestown, Savin Hill, Westwood and Weston areas.
The Sotheby’s International Realty® network currently has more than 10,600 sales associates located in approximately 500 offices in 38 countries and territories worldwide.
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