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The Penthouse, an exclusive nightclub at One Leicester Square, located in the north western corner of the square, the substantial venue comprises the top three floors, 6th, 7th and 8th, of a prominent inter war building, the lower floors of which are occupied by the European headquarters of MTV and separate nightclub Sound. The nightclub has now gone into administration. 

Baker Tilly, the administrator, is said it was working with property agents Christie + Co and was looking to sell the business as a going concern, with a guide price of £1m.

Mark Wilson, a partner at Baker Tilly said: “It has been a difficult trading environment for which the business was not entirely prepared. There is enormous potential in the venue given its central location and panoramic view of Leicester Square.”

I’m sure this one will get snapped up pretty sharpish!

Records are set to break in Dubai after bids are received for two exclusive penthouses in the new Trump hotel on Palm Jumeirah.
Sales of the residences begin this week. Pre-sales of some properties have sold for $3,000 per square foot, with the average price per square foot selling for $2,450.

The 62-story tower made of stainless steel and glass, will be the tallest structure on Palm Jumeirah and is expected to be completed in summer 2011. The property will be comprised of two freestanding towers that straddle the center line of Palm Jumeirah, making it the gateway to the heart of the development.

Two expansive penthouses designed by Kelly Hoppen will sit atop both towers. But all the Tower’s 399 freehold residences will have the designer touches: Norman Foster bathtubs, Boffi kitchens and Gaggenau appliances. Furthermore, a “Soundcreation” package will be available with each residential purchase. This system provides owners with complete home automation, an awe-inspiring home cinema, multi-room audio, and spectacular custom lighting.  All residences will have access to the Beach Club which features multiple sports, leisure and entertainment facilities.

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40 year old Christian Boros, a German advertising executive has announced plans to turn a former Nazi air-raid shelter, designed to protect 2,000 Berliners from Second World War bombing, into a luxurious penthouse complete with its own art gallery.

Mr Boros may have come to the rescue with his plans to lend one of the city’s ugliest buildings a touch of flair. He plans to turn the top of the bunker into a penthouse measuring 450 square metres that would be Berlin’s most luxurious city centre apartment. However he refused to disclose what he paid for the building or how much the conversion will cost.

‘It will be like James Bond ” very cool ” with exposed concrete and glass,’ he promised. But will this be enough to disguise the fact that once upon a time it was occupied by the Red Army and used as a prison for German soldiers.

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Get on the elevator of your own imagination and take it to the top floor. There, in the nosebleed heights of your wildest expectations, your penthouse awaits, with its top-perch status, sweeping views, luxury accommodations and easy living.

Whether they are apartment rentals or condos for sale, penthouses can be found at established buildings such as the Madison and Bellefield in Oakland, at the Trimont on Mount Washington, and in Downtown buildings such as Chatham Tower.

And Downtown, a few new high-profile penthouses include the new Heinz Lofts restored from the former H.J. Heinz factory buildings on the North Side, 100 Seventh St., a 151-unit apartment building on Fort Duquesne Boulevard, and First Side Place, a 17-story condo that will towers over Fort Pitt Boulevard and the Monongahela River.

“I’m not convinced that, by and large, Pittsburgh people really have a complete understanding of what a penthouse is, I think people consider penthouses to be the top floor of buildings. But I’m not so sure that has to be the case.” Said Kevin Keane, senior vice president of Dallas-based Lincoln Property Co.

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Virgin Atlantic owner Sir Richard Branson purchased this previously uninhabited island between Tortola and Anegada in the ’70s. He has slowly developed several residences in addition to the main house, an airy Balinese Villa. Branson spent some $10million turning the 74-acre island into a top-notch retreat, including two private beaches and stunning views. A favourite with royalty, rock stars, and movie stars, Necker Island is the ultimate private tropical vacation getaway in the Caribbean.

On Necker you can eat whatever you like, whenever you like.  Chefs will prepare guests favourites, or wow them with their Michelin star cuisine. Every evening is an adventure as guests dine in some of the most stunning locations around the island - Beach BBQ’s on Turtle beach, Sushi in the pool or Gala evenings in The Great House.

And the cost of a trip to this exclusive island? Rates start from US $322,000 for 7 nights, there is a 5-night minimum stay and can also  be hired privately for up to 28 people for $47,000 per night.