How does the house of the famous Soviet "defector", and dance master Mikhail Baryshnikov

  • Dec 24, 2019
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Dominican villa Mikhail Baryshnikov. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).
Dominican villa Mikhail Baryshnikov. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).

When it comes to the villas and summer residences of celebrities, immediately emerges a picture - eternal summer, elegant house with a huge swimming pool, exotic palm trees and of course the ocean! Dominican Republic - the most dainty place in this respect, that's why all the rush to her for getting the incredible emotion and excitement of a dizzying beauty. I was no exception and the legendary virtuoso ballet, Soviet "defector" Mikhail Baryshnikov.

Mikhail Baryshnikov - unsurpassed virtuoso of contemporary dance.
Mikhail Baryshnikov - unsurpassed virtuoso of contemporary dance.

The first time being in this paradise, Michael was delighted with the places and all said that just mad with the beauty that surrounds it. Although being famous and successful, he traveled on tour almost the whole world, but this was the first shock. And when the opportunity to buy in this divine corner of a piece of land, which runs down to the ocean, without a moment's hesitation, he bought it. And since that time the villa in the Dominican Republic has become a major holiday destination and creative charge of Michael's family and many friends.

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Mikhail Baryshnikov and his wife, Lisa Rinehart near the courtyard of his villa. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).
Mikhail Baryshnikov and his wife, Lisa Rinehart near the courtyard of his villa. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).

After buying the land the house started to build immediately. For this he was invited well-known in society circles, the architect Ernesto Buch, who created this delightful villa. Due to the fact that the house is built on a hill, they were able to arrange everything so that from the side of the road, it looks virtually imperceptible. But in this confidentiality is a big plus for a public person, and the side with access to the ocean decided to make a big deal.

The majestic staircase leading to the second floor of the villa. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).
The majestic staircase leading to the second floor of the villa. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).

And so it happened this extraordinary creation in which intertwined Italian and Spanish architectural styles; on the ocean side luxury villa with graceful arches and pillars, and on the street - a very modest home.

A cozy patio, decorated in Italian style with a fountain-statue in the center. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).
A cozy patio, decorated in Italian style with a fountain-statue in the center. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).
How nice morning cup of coffee on the outdoor terrace. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).
How nice morning cup of coffee on the outdoor terrace. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).

Patio organized in the Italian style, where the central place occupies a stunning fountain, and all the furniture creates a unique atmosphere of privacy and bliss. The main attraction of your garden Mikhail Baryshnikov said Guangkai tree, which is over 600 years old.

Stunning views of the pool, connecting with the ocean line. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).
Stunning views of the pool, connecting with the ocean line. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).

Swimming pool with an incredibly blue and warm some water through the landscape is such that it seems merging it with the boundless ocean. This is the perfect place for a pleasant rest and relaxation not only his family, but also friendly company guests.

"Juliet balcony" overlooking the ocean - the perfect place for work and leisure. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).
"Juliet balcony" overlooking the ocean - the perfect place for work and leisure. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).

the house itself was very convenient and practical, while not devoid of elegance and grandeur. The most favorite part of the house for the family of Michael, and to his friends - it's own "Juliet balcony", located in the gorgeous living room, which offers a wonderful view of the ocean.

In house design studio has been included to practice the choreography. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).
In house design studio has been included to practice the choreography. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).

This place has an unusual energy, thanks to which the great dancer does not have to open a second wind, infancy incredible ideas and thoughts. It was therefore decided to equip a small studio with a machine in which the world's dance master gave lessons in choreography his students and created an incredible setting for the arts center, the artistic director, who is an.

The interior of the living room: antique vases, imported from China, the picture Dominican artist Herman Perez, stylish furniture from Spain. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).
The interior of the living room: antique vases, imported from China, the picture Dominican artist Herman Perez, stylish furniture from Spain. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).

In the early years the interior was more like an ascetic monk's cell, because of the furniture almost nothing was not. As Michael - incredibly creative and eccentric personality, he wanted to create something special and to fill the stunning house only those wonderful things and objects that were not so much material as spiritual value.

Reading room, where the couple and their guests privacy. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).
Reading room, where the couple and their guests privacy. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).
Cozy bedrooms decorated in a Spanish style with whitewashed walls and dark wood windows. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).
Cozy bedrooms decorated in a Spanish style with whitewashed walls and dark wood windows. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).
The magnificent dining room, which is always full of guests. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).
The magnificent dining room, which is always full of guests. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).

In the decoration of the house appeared only those objects and furniture that are associated with its bright and extraordinary past. There every thing reminds of the most important and important in life of the master and his wife, Lisa Rinehart, which together have more than forty years.

Ancient monastery furniture, brought from Saint-Barth. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).
Ancient monastery furniture, brought from Saint-Barth. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).

Thus, in the interior were rare antiques and furniture, paintings and a collection of masterpieces fine art, imported from Spain and China, Japan and England, Taiwan and Italy, Paris and New York.

Every thing the interior keeps a particle memories of the events in the life of the spouses. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).
Every thing the interior keeps a particle memories of the events in the life of the spouses. | Photo: Thiago Molinos (Tiago Molinos).

Gradually, the rare items were carefully transported not only from his other houses, but even brought from St. Petersburg apartment of his teacher. As a result, over the past twenty years, the villa became a work of art.

All the great and famous people have mansions and villas, which attract the eyes and cause a lively interest.

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