Luxury show garages have become a must-have among wealthy, high-profile car enthusiasts, with one city taking the trend to new heights.
Even those who reside not in luxury mansions, but in high-rise buildings, have found a way to proudly display their auto collections courtesy of impressive car elevator systems that enable residents to drive directly into the property and park inside their unit, turning their automobile into the ultimate showpiece whenever they are at home.
But the city of Las Vegas has now taken this auto obsession to new heights, offering up an entire development aimed specifically at the cars, rather than their owners, for a place where vehicles can be stored and enjoyed in a truly luxe setting - where only the motors get to remain overnight.
The development is being positioned as the "first private, gated luxury auto warehouse condominium community designed for collectors, entrepreneurs, and investors," according to Pamela Junge, a senior advisor on the project.
The community has a clubhouse where like-minded owners can mingle. Picture: Realtor / image courtesy of The Stack Auto Lofts
In essence, The Stack is a car apartment community where auto enthusiasts can park their valued collections in their own, spacious, multilevel units that are far more glamorous than your basic warehouse.
What does a million-dollar car apartment complex look like?
There are 29 spacious, deeded units in this nascent car-lover community, which Ms Junge said are engineered for exotic vehicles, classic collections, and premium lifestyle and entertaining buildouts that hold long‑term ownership value.
From the outside, the property looks very much like a warehouse—but Ms Junge noted this development is anything but your average storage structure.
"These are not just storage units," she said, emphasising they are private assets built around "prestige, privacy, and legacy."
This luxury complex in Las Vegas offers individual units for as much as $2.3 million. Picture: Realtor / image courtesy of The Stack Auto Lofts
That's a lofty description of a lofty project.
All the units, which range in size from around 170 square metres to more than 370 sqm, feature soaringm ceilings to accommodate auto lifts as well as built-in lofts or mezzanines.
They can be accessorised to their owners' taste—suggestions include party decks, mini golf facilities, rooftop kitchens, or private celebration space. The clear desert sky's the limit.
Several of the units have rooftop decks, offering jaw-dropping views of the Las Vegas Strip, vistas that can also be enjoyed from inside some of the condos.
Varying in price from around $1 million to more than $2.3m (US$705,000-1.6m), owners can do almost anything they want in their own private units, except sleep overnight in them. They are not permitted for residency, although to many, a private luxury apartment buildout would be tempting.
Although the 29-unit complex is not quite finished, at least five units have already been sold.
More than just storage units, these individually owned spaces can be tricked out just about any way the owner desires. Picture: Realtor / image courtesy of The Stack Auto Lofts
Ms Junge said one buyer is a musician who will keep his car collection in his unit, but also build a studio, and a batting cage for his son. That still leaves extra room for storage, a kitchen, leisure space, and anything else he might desire.
"It's an extension of the home—whatever the lifestyle is," says Ms Junge. "Whether it's collectible cars, people who are associated with race teams, hobbies, whatever their lifestyle is."
The luxury show garage is a major trend
Las Vegas luxury real estate advisors Ben and Natalia Harris of Las Vegas Sotheby’s International Realty are witnessing the demand for elevated spaces, specifically designed to accommodate the lifestyles of affluent buyers with high-value vehicle collections.
"We're seeing such a huge trend in high-net-worth individuals and car collections," said Natalia Harris.
"Their collections are expanding beyond art, and their car collections are becoming their identities and a huge part of their lifestyles."
Developers foresee popup car shows appearing as owners share their prized possessions. Picture: Realtor / image courtesy of The Stack Auto Lofts
At this end of the market, elaborate garage space doesn't satisfy every buyer. Some want even more.
"When a 10-car garage isn't enough, which is becoming more and more common, we direct them to The Stacks, where there's space for the rest of their collections" said Ms Harris.
"I know it sounds funny, but we have a client right now who is looking for an 18-car garage, and builders haven't fully caught up with that yet. So this is a great alternative option to be able to present the clients. I tell them, hey, if you need a little bit more space or for some fun hobbies, collections, and activities, then you have this resource as well."
They're not just renting a warehouse space for their coveted collection - they're buying it a luxury a home of its own.
This article was originally published on realtor.com
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