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areas for dining and gathering, as well as a private plunge pool. Townhome properties include 10- foot ceilings, a chef’s kitchen with premium appliances and beautifully appointed materials like Terrazzo tile, natural stone and custom mosaic tile backsplash. Amenities Galore “It’s resort-style living but with all the comforts of being home,” said General Manager Chris Gampon. “Everything is available at arm’s reach—from a fitness facility, access to larger, multitiered infinity pools, grotto style pools, and a popular restaurant with oceanfront views. There’s the privacy and comfort of home in a resort community.” Panoramic seascape views captivate and lining the shoreline of Ninini Point Bay, residents are also afforded stellar vantage points of the famous Ninini Point Lighthouse. Golf fans appreciate sweeping views and Members’ access to the Ocean Course at Hōkūala, a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course with over a half mile of oceanfront holes. New pickleball and tennis courts round out the active offerings. And when it’s time to refuel, Hualani’s, the property’s beloved farm-to-table restaurant, harvests fresh produce provided directly from The Farm at Hōkūala, the resort’s private 17-acre organic farm, as well as local farmers, fishermen, and ranchers. The community’s youngest residents can enjoy a splash in the various resort pools or activities like coconut painting or visit the Farm Hale for popsicles, play lawn games or take a spin on a tire swing. Other attractions include a wellness space

featuring beauty and relaxation treatments and Nalu’s Adventure Center with beach and island recreational gear. Hōkūala’s tropical landscape offers lots of opportunities for exploration, including more than 13 miles of trails for walking, biking and running. Residents can sign out a kayak or paddleboard for an afternoon floating or fishing in the resort’s 40-acre lagoon or go further afield for island excursions like reef snorkeling, deep-sea fishing, rainforest adventures and sunset sails along the Nāpali Coast. An Owner’s Vantage Point “The Kaua‘i property is somewhat secluded—in a good way—so having one of the best restaurants on the entire island on property is terrific,” explained one resident, who asked to be identified only by his first name, Tom. Having appreciated the services provided at One Steamboat Place, a Timbers property in Colorado, Tom decided to buy a three-bedroom condo in Hawai‘i, in large part because of both the location and amenity- driven luxuries offered at Timbers Kaua‘i. “The golf course is right outside my door,” he said. “And the swift transportation to and from the Līhu‘e Airport is a bonus. It’s a quick 10 minutes from curb to condo.” One of the lasting advantages of living at Timbers Kaua‘i just might be the neighbors who turn into long-lasting friends. “There are a lot of friendships made here because of the lifestyle and the various opportunities to get together and learn about one another,” Gampon said. “It’s a very close-knit community.”

Nestled Within a Prestigious Resort, Timbers Kaua‘i Offers Luxe Townhome Living With Impressive Benefits The idyllic Hawaiian properties boast privacy, access to nature as well as dining, boating and more

townhomes offer rare oceanfront views and seamless indoor/ outdoor living and options range from three-bedroom residences starting at $6.09 million to four- bedroom residences, priced up to $7.55 million. Both layouts feature private pools and select townhomes feature outdoor showers. Completed in the fall of 2023, ownership offers membership privileges in the Hōkūala Club and the Timbers Reciprocity Program. Rental management services are also available as the resort is conveniently located within the VDA (Visitor Destination Area). Indoor layouts span in size from 2,400 square feet to just under 3,000 square feet, with an additional 1,000-plus square feet of living space on the private lanai with a built-in barbecue, spacious

air and challenging slopes can explore Timbers residences in Vail, Colorado; aficionados of European travel and Italian culture will find a Timbers resort amid the rolling hills of Tuscany. The company’s business model, to provide authentic luxury living environments in beautiful and inspiring places with a service-driven focus, is designed to help “owners relax and generations reconnect.” Boutique Luxury Offerings Timbers Kaua‘i features 59 residences, with newly constructed

Within the collection, split-level townhomes featuring three to four bedrooms appeal to homeowners and families who love to entertain. These properties are available for full ownership and are designed for enthusiasts of island life seeking full-time or occasional residency. A Developer With Experience Timbers Resorts, the developer, has a portfolio of luxury vacation destinations thoughtfully integrated throughout inspiring cities and premier travel locations across the country and internationally. Skiers pining for the burn of crisp mountain

Nestled amidst verdant tropical hillsides, ocean views and azure lagoons, Timbers Kaua‘i, an oceanfront resort and collection of private residences, uniquely pairs luxury living and Hawaiian paradise. Located within the 450-acre Hōkūala resort, the renowned destination was created within the Timbers Resorts portfolio with the mission to provide amenity-driven comforts to island enthusiasts seeking access to an award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, farm-to-table dining and unrivaled scenic views across the Hawaiian landscape.

townhomes, Lāola Nani, now available for purchase. The

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ON THE COVER Bella Vista Estate is a 20-acre, resort-like home in Montecito, California, with a 10-acre polo field, a 27,000-square-foot mansion, and room to host an event with 4,000 guests.

for $10 million and up with a more traditional summer amenity: pool houses. Continuing our theme of astounding amenities, we talked to top designers around the U.S. about revamping and maximizing your courtyard, which often provides a cocoon-like space to commune with nature in peace. “When designing, I picture them as outdoor living rooms adorned with lush greenery, providing a refreshing escape from the confines of indoor spaces,” Houston-based interior designer Lauren Wills Grover told us. Also in this issue, you’ll get an inside look at niche wellness retreats perfect for recharging and rejuvenating, read about Twisters actress Maura Tierney’s five favorite things at home, and learn how to wow your guests with sophisticated frozen drinks. Better yet, enjoy one on your own while reading this latest issue. ■

One of the trickiest things about summer is dealing with FOMO— fear of missing out. Although it’s a year-round issue, FOMO intensifies during this season, with endless events and opportunities to enjoy the warmth, longer days, and hopefully more personal time. Doing everything you want just seems impossible. So, for this summer issue of Mansion Global Experience Luxury, it’s all about enjoying yourself both inside the home and out. In our cover story, we feature houses equipped with such an array of amenities that both owners and guests will never feel like they’re missing out, even if they never leave the property. One of the homes we highlight, near Montecito, California, boasts an Olympic-sized pool, a disco big enough for 200 people, and space for a concert. In fact, the owners hosted a star-studded event for 4,000 people to benefit first responders. If that sounds a bit over the top, we also feature homes on the market

How do you put into words what makes Red Ledges so special? Neighbors who are truly friends. A community where people live - and live to the fullest. A place where a powder day turns into après and then into an impromptu dinner party. An unmistakable authenticity in the culture, the members, the staff, the lifestyle. But, still, it’s so much more. It’s Je ne sais quoi. Inexplicable. Indefinable. Ineffable. All words used to describe something that’s difficult to put into words, so... maybe it’s time you come see it for yourself .

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Red Ledges is Utah’s premier four-season private community located in the beautiful Heber Valley, just outside of Park City. Spanning over 2,000-acres with spectacular views and world-class amenities, Red Ledges is a legacy community where generations of families gather for a meaningful and active mountain lifestyle.

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and fairways every round,” said

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now planning to build a new, larger

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recognize people on the lifts,” he

members-only clubhouse.

director of golf. “This is a course that

accommodate friends and family.”

seasons, and it’s a pace of living that’s

Turlington is excited about

is meant to be played over and over.”

attracting more and more people

Tamarack’s refreshed real estate

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to lay down permanent roots in this

offerings, which have something

fairways and greens will have a water

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or wetland. Some are scenic, others

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a contractor or designer,” he said. “It’s

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in December. “We used it to teach

members-only concierge, tee time

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lessons this winter and we’re looking

availability and events.

and-a-half acres available from the

forward to adding possible golf events

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$500,000s. Each lot will have views

or tournaments in the coming days,”

point for Tamarack, which is also

of the mountain, golf course and

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dream nature getaway.

around and have fun. This is a top-of-

this July following a full renovation.

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SPLASHY POOL HOUSES Properties on the market for at least $10 million take waterside amenities to a new level.

FIVE-STAR LIVING From water parks to polo, resort-style megahomes offer plenty of ways to unwind. REIMAGINING THE COURTYARD The architectural feature creates a transition, privacy, and a place to entertain.

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From water parks to polo fields, resort-style megahomes offer plenty of ways to unwind Five-Star Living

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W hen Patrick Nesbitt started accumulating land and planning his extravagant Summerland estate on the Pacific Coast near Montecito, Cal- ifornia, in 1993, he never would have guessed that someday he and his wife, Ursula, would host a day-long concert and fundraiser for 4,000 guests. “In 2018 we hosted what we called the ‘Kick Ash Bash’ to honor first responders to the Thomas Fire and flash flooding in Montecito, and to raise funds for survivors and for emergency equipment,” says Patrick Nesbitt, chairman and CEO of Windsor Hospitality. “We had about 4,000 people here and raised more than $2 million with performers like Katy Perry, Kenny Loggins, and Wilson Phillips.” While the Nesbitt’s lavish property, known as the Bella Vista Estate, doesn’t always host crowds that number in the thousands, it encom- passes numerous amenities to keep multiple generations happy when they host gatherings for about 35 family members, says Ursula Nesbitt, a philanthropist. “The entire lower level of the house

opens to the Olympic-size pool, which has views of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez mountains,” Ursula says. “Inside on that level are a disco with room for about 200 people, a sports bar, and a movie theater that seats 20 people.” Bella Vista Estate, a 20-acre prop- erty with a 10-acre polo field, is listed for sale at $70 million. The Nesbitts plan to downsize to a custom home on an adjacent lot that will include nearly all of their favorite amenities, just on a smaller scale and without the polo field. Sellers of unique properties who heavily invested in extravagant amenities may not always generate profits from the sale to cover their full investment, but for many of them the joy of sharing special experiences with guests or using the property to raise funds for charities is worth more than what they spent, according to real estate experts. “When people build properties of this caliber and with this level of amenities, it’s not about getting their money back,” says Joshua Baris, a salesperson with Coldwell Banker Realty in Fort Lee, New Jersey. “It’s

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more about their enjoyment of the home and property for 10 or 20 years with their friends and family.” Owners of homes with over-the-top resort-style amenities typically love to entertain and have fun creating an atmosphere with an abundance of activities. “When our extended family comes, everyone loves to just go from one activity to the next,” Ursula says. “We have the prettiest pickleball court you’ve ever seen and a bocce-ball court next to it.” Patrick prefers playing polo. He practices on the putting green or in

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through high school, wanted to put down roots for his family. The couple, who have listed their house for $30 million, travel extensively and spend less time there now. They weren’t available for comment. “They put in every fun amenity you can think of, so they never had to leave, especially during Covid,” Jackson says. While many homes in Windermere have home theaters and swimming pools, few have the lavishness of amenities like the Damon property, where everything is “bigger and better,” Jackson says. “Ultimately, they built this house for their family, not to make money” on the sale, Jackson says. The Damons also share their home and its amenities at charitable events and parties. “There’s a karaoke room, a music loft, a games arcade, and a bowling alley, in addition to a sports bar,” Jackson says. “The gym has two levels with a sauna and steam room. The saltwater pool has a spa with a grotto, a slide, and a swim-up bar. Plus, there are floodlit tennis and basketball courts so you can hold events there.” CREATING A COCOON FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS Naturally, a basketball court is a Opposite page: Former MLB player Johnny Damon and actress Michelle Damon created a highly amenitized mansion in Windermere, Florida, to host family and friends in privacy. Right: The property includes sports courts, a bar, and a bowling alley.

the “golf house,” which has video- recording equipment to analyze his swing. The couple hosts charitable events almost every month and have

hosted weddings for friends. “When I was growing up in

Detroit, my parents used to drive us around Lake Shore Drive where the Fords, the Chryslers, and the Dodges lived in these huge houses with big lawns leading to the lake,” Patrick says. “I always said that when I got older, I would live in a house like that with a big lawn. This house matches that vision of a big house, a big prop- erty, and a big lawn on the water’s edge—but the lawn is a polo field and the water is the Pacific Ocean.”

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Like the Nesbitts, former MLB player Johnny Damon and his wife, actress Michelle Damon, wanted privacy and a place to play with their six chil- dren, friends, and extended family. "Johnny and Michelle put together two lots on Lake Butler with more than 540 feet of water frontage,” says Alice Anne Jackson, a real estate agent with Corcoran Premier Prop- erties in Windermere, Florida. “They put their heart and soul into building this property.” Built in 2010, the 20,240-square- foot megamansion sits on nearly five acres on a cul-de-sac in the gated Reserve at Lake Butler Sound community. Damon, who went to school in the area from preschool

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stand under a waterfall, or go down a speed slide.” Parker, who wasn’t available for comment, purchased the land start- ing in 2005 and took several years to amass the property, design the home, and build it. The property is listed for $16.5 million.

munity,” says Binkan Cinaroglu, a real estate professional with Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty in San Antonio. “He started with a nice pool in the backyard, but the plans just grew and grew, until he turned it into a water park where you can jump off a cliff, float on a lazy river,

central amenity at the estate owned by the former San Antonio Spurs player Tony Parker in the gated Anaqua Springs community near San Antonio, but there’s much more to his 53-acre property. “Tony bought the land in pieces from the developer of this com-

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of them with guards,” Cinaroglu says. “Tony loves to entertain, so he put in everything he could think of that would be fun for his kids, their friends, and his friends. There’s a beach volley- ball court, a tennis court, and a huge gym with a basketball court, besides the water park. There’s even a fenced and gated area for exotic animals, although there aren’t any there now.” An underground wine cellar looks like something found in a French chateau, Cinaroglu says. During the pandemic, Parker and his family were able to enjoy all the amenities and eventually host gatherings outside.

At the height of the pandemic, prop- erties like those owned by Parker and the Nesbitts were sought-after retreats for high-net-worth individuals. “Before the pandemic, luxury buyers were looking for less space because they wanted to travel more and didn’t want the carrying costs of maintenance and taxes on big estates,” Baris says. “Of course, there was a big shift during Covid, with buyers coming back and wanting big places with lots of amenities.”

“Tony talked about selling it a couple of years ago, but he decided he wasn’t ready,” Cinaroglu says. “But now he lives in France most of the time, so it doesn’t make sense for him to keep it.” For Parker and others who own resort-style properties, the concept is to create a private oasis. “There are three security gates to pass through to get to the house, two This page: Former San Antonio Spurs player Tony Parker built up a mansion to delight adults and kids alike, with amenities ranging from a vast wine cave to a full resort-level water park. Opposite page: Parker’s villa-like megamansion sits within an affluent community in Texas Hill Country.

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And the desire for these large resort-like properties has yet to wane. “Even if the amenities aren’t exactly what they want, these prop- erties can be marketed to showcase how the amenities can be adapted,” Baris says. For example, some homes have a gun range, but many buyers object to them, Baris says. The space can be reconfigured as a bowling alley, he says. “One house had an indoor basket- ball court, and the buyers turned it into a garage with a turntable to showcase their car collection,” Baris says. ■

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While not all courtyards are as elaborate as this San Diego property’s, such exterior spaces come in all shapes and sizes, and historically, they’ve harmonized with myriad architectural styles across the globe. Courtyards can be found everywhere, from China to India to Africa and Latin America, with more contemporary iterations surfacing in the U.S., notably in places with temperate climates, such as California and Texas. The courtyard purportedly dates to 6,000 B.C. in the Middle East’s Jordan Valley. Thousands of years after its original version debuted, the timeless element remains a relevant architectural feature, most often reflecting the climate and culture of the locale and the lifestyle of a home’s residents. TRANSITION, PRIVACY, AND OUTDOOR LIVING “A courtyard is a designed barrier between you and every- thing else,” says Los Angeles architectural designer Jae Omar. “I think of courtyards as a transitional space, break- ing the energy between the external environment and one’s home. In climates like Southern California, these spaces can be seamlessly integrated into the entry area.” Todd Blitzer, founding principal and managing partner of Mirador Group, an architecture firm in Houston, refers to courtyards as secure portals separating personal lives from the public. However, these exterior rooms can be adaptable. “The enclosed courtyard entrance can provide additional outdoor space for entertaining purposes, a private courtyard for a home office where people can look out and interact, and a secure place for young children to wander,” Blitzer says.

Opposite page: Designer Jae Omar created a floating courtyard with sculpture as the focal point for a minimalist home in Beverly Hills, California. Bottom left: A Houston home by Mirador Group had limited room for a backyard, so the courtyard presents functional exterior living space. Above: At a La Jolla, California, property, KAA Design Group imagined a courtyard with a lounge area, pizza oven, and other creature comforts often found inside.

Scott Specht of Specht Novak Architects in Austin, Texas, says courtyards are ideal for homes in cities and dense suburban settings. But beyond allowing privacy, a courtyard “can be a well-designed room, just one that is light- and nature-filled instead of completely enclosed.” These oft-intimate areas give an opportunity to reap the benefits of an exterior space that showcases furnish- ings and accessories similar to what’s inside a house. “Courtyards serve as an extension of the home,” adds Lauren Wills Grover of Wills Design Associates in Houston. “When designing, I picture them as outdoor living rooms adorned with lush greenery, providing a refreshing escape from the confines of indoor spaces.” While courts’ origins lie in traditional architecture, these enclosed transition spaces can elevate contempo- rary showpieces, enhance in-town row houses, and even highlight impressive views. URBAN COURTS In Houston, a courtyard by Mirador Group shields a home from the chaotic city, creating “a sense of entrance, passage, and place.” Blitzer says “contrasting white soffits and a composite wood-look plank bring softness and

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architect at KAA Design Group, the Los Angeles–based architecture firm responsible for this state-of-the- art courtyard. McGowan says the space’s primary function is to inspire interaction.

court and a rectangular fire pit with bench seating. “It is an exterior experience appointed with creature comforts more typically found indoors,” says Michael McGowan, senior landscape

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he often designs a water feature. “The 16-foot louvered gates open to a float- ing courtyard with brushed-marble walking pads, a sculpture pedestal, and a waterfall that spills over and down to the garage level,” he notes. “In addition to the privacy element, we have come to think of this area as an art piece, like a sculpture, to be appreciated daily.” LaRue Architects in Austin imag- ined a courtyard that checks all the boxes, yet doesn’t block the views. “With the sun on the opposite side of the home, this is a great spot to enjoy morning coffee or as a greeting or wine courtyard when the weather is just right,” says architect James D. LaRue. “This courtyard also allows the home to have full-height glass on both sides, with great views to either side—downtown Austin views to the east, and the ‘Amor’ art installation to the west.” MULTIPLE COURTYARDS A house’s orientation can sometimes welcome more than one courtyard. Mirador Group’s Country Lane project in Houston, for instance, has a gated courtyard at the home’s entrance, landscaped with native grasses and fruit trees. However, there’s another court on the property. “The private owners’ courtyard is directly adjacent to the primary bedroom and features a masonry

plinth that frame a bronze fire-pit seating nook,” says principal designer Michal Kapitulnik. A firehouse-turned-residence in Hoboken, New Jersey, is the site of a project by Wills Design Associates. Wills Grover intended this court to be a gathering spot for friends as much as an after-work retreat for the homeowners. “This courtyard was a pre-existing feature, but it was a rudimentary concrete pit that required a complete overhaul,” she says. “The addition of a deck, complemented by wood walls and seating, revitalized the space, seamlessly integrating it with the adjoining living area through expansive double glass doors.” Wills Grover incorporated a coffee table with a removable top to double as a fire pit in cooler weather.

define the courtyard, as in a house by Specht Novak in Dallas’s Preston Hollow neighborhood. “You pass through a relatively narrow space between two large concrete walls and then through the courtyard before reaching the front door of the house,” he says. “This allowed for all- glass living spaces while having minimal visual contact with the public street. It also functions as a ‘compluvium’—like those common on ancient Roman houses—collecting rainwater, in this case for irrigation.” At the Modern on the Waterfront mansion on San Francisco’s Belve- dere Island, Portuguese limestone continues from the main floor’s living space into the court. “As one is nearing the house, the bay and Mount Tamalpais beyond it are visible through the floor-to- ceiling windows,” explains Federico Engel, managing principal at Butler Armsden Architects in San Francisco. “The courtyard is the first private space guests and homeowners access, either from the garage or from the front gate on a busy public street, and it offers an immediate respite amid the clean lines of the contemporary enclosure.” This court protects from the sun and wind coming off the bay. Omar frequently employs the courtyard concept in his work, and like the court at the organic minimal- ist Channel House in Beverly Hills,

wood-burning fireplace with a limestone-paved seating area,” Blitzer says of the space inside stucco walls. “The natural canopy of the trees, already existing on the lot, creates a quiet oasis.” At Tree House in La Jolla, the state-of-the-art entertaining court- yard may be the main event, but two other courts are on the property. One is a Zen court connecting to the primary bedroom. “A privately accessible Ofuro [soaking tub] made of Hinoki cypress beckons the owners into the Japanese-inspired dry garden for a relaxing soak,” McGowan says. But the “arrival court,” with a calming water feature, sets the scene for what lies ahead. A Niwaki-pruned black pine tree injects “a touch of liberated nature into the otherwise ordered space,” McGowan notes. “The strong architectural presence of the board-formed concrete wall immediately leads your attention to the sound of gurgling water and the coastal view beyond.” ■

MODERN CLOISTERS Sometimes, a home’s interior spaces

Top: Native grasses and fruit trees add texture to this low-maintenance courtyard at a Houston home by Mirador Group. Bottom: In the same home, a second courtyard is adjacent to the primary bedroom and features a wood-burning fireplace.

Above: Surfacedesign fashioned a less-than-traditional yet lushly planted court in Mission Dolores, San Francisco. Right: A courtyard at a Dallas home by Specht Novak functions as a “compluvium” and collects rainwater for irrigation.

warmth to the entry,” and manganese brick echoes the material cladding of the main house. Since this property had limited space for a backyard, the courtyard also presents functional exterior living space. San Francisco landscape architec- ture firm Surfacedesign imagined a less-than-traditional yet lushly planted court in Mission Dolores, one of the city’s oldest and most vibrant districts. The design team chose sliced, reclaimed Sonoma fieldstones to clad a wall with a landscaped grotto on the upper terrace, which offers a dining nook and garden. “The lower terrace features a bronze-clad water wall and cantilevered concrete

“A courtyard is a designed barrier between you and everything else.” JAE OMAR, LOS ANGELES-BASED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

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