Estates
Plantation Golf Course Contemporary, Kapalua, Maui, Hawai’i
A spectacular synergism of man and nature, the contemporary showpiece on Maui is what dreams are made of. Regally commanding the Pacific Ocean and island of Molokai from a lofty and luxuriant setting on the 18th fairway, the glass-walled wonderland…
The Auamo Compound at Hokuli’a, Kealakekua, South Kona, Big Island, Hawai’i
For the owners, who happen to be long-time golf aficionados, the enticing lure of the Big Island’s Hokulia was its signature Jack Nicklaus golf course—which zooms out on a Pacific Ocean panorama that takes your breath away. Here, amid the…
Port Royal Luxury Compound, Naples, Florida
Commissioned to style a luxury compound in Naples, designer Jeff Harrell drew on Caribbean plantation themes. Balancing breezy tropical informality and sophisticated Floridian elegance, the dreamworld overlooking serene Champney Bay and a Port Royal estuary is a radiant resort unto…
Magnificent 18th-Century Bastide, Provence, France
Rekindling the spirit of Paris in the heart of Provence 20 minutes from Avignon near medieval L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, the magnificent 18th-century bastide glorifies a gorgeous 100-acre park with Provençal mas. The 5,500-square-foot vision glows anew, its period elegance resounding brilliantly in…
Majestic Renaissance Château, Touraine, France
A fascinating journey into the history of France, the majestic château 40 minutes south of Tours stands proudly as a national treasure. One can just imagine from its two defense towers and rampart walks the battles that took place against…
Villa Seagar, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Past a gated cantera courtyard, Villa Seagar showcases Mexican Pacific romance from multiple levels atop Puerto Vallarta. The main level embraces a dramatic great room, kitchen, and dining ensemble that flows out to a covered terrace. Below dazzles a split-level…
Writer’s Cottage, New Hope, Pennsylvania
It was here in 1904 that John R. Neill illustrated most of the early Oz books, one of which became the famed Wizard of Oz film. A serene and inspiring historic stone home in New Hope, Writer’s Cottage glows today…
Central Park West Loft, Manhattan, New York
A few short steps from Central Park, the exalted habitat on New York’s Upper West Side bestows a cool and cultivated contemporary cocoon of comfort amid the pulsating high-voltage excitement of Manhattan. Masterminded by the renowned architect Annabelle Selldorf to…
Fifth Avenue Grand Duplex, Manhattan, New York
On the Avenue, Fifth Avenue, with heavenly Museum Mile and Central Park views, a grand duplex of twelve rooms celebrates the wonder of Manhattan. Introduced by an elegant entrance and gallery, two levels of public and private space present an…
Francis Fleetwood’s Beechwood, Southampton, New York
One of Long Island’s fabled estates, Southampton’s Beechwood was inspired by a venerable allée of 200-year-old beech trees that grace the four and a half majestic acres. Drawing from this regal setting, renowned architect Francis Fleetwood orchestrated the fitting complement—a…
SolLuna at Lake Tahoe, Zephyr Cove, Nevada
SolLuna exquisitely epitomizes the jewellike splendor of Lake Tahoe. From its lofty perch at Zephyr Cove, over five acres of towering pines, granite outcroppings, and tranquil gardens compose the perfect habitat for a wedding of the sun and moon: Sol,…
Lake Tahoe Sentinel, Tahoe City, California
Proudly commanding over three acres and 175 feet of beach with a pier, three slips, and a buoy along Lake Tahoe, the towering stone-and-wood sentinel near Tahoe City, California, reflects the dazzling skies and lake through glass walls like a…
Lake Tahoe’s West Shore, Tahoe City, California
Towering over Tahoe’s magical West Shore, sequestered behind ornamental iron gates along 180 feet of lakefront with a 145-foot pier outfitted with lift, two slips, and buoys, some 12,000 square feet of spectacular space melds contemporary grandeur and lodgelike nostalgia.…
Litchfield County Showpiece, Roxbury, Connecticut
As you enter the voluminous space, an army of exposed posts and beams heralds the heart of the house: the towering living room and rustic dining room, each outfitted with a baronial stone fireplace. The kitchen echoes the warmth of…
Windsor Lane Classic, Dallas, Texas
A timeless classic, the sophisticated vision by Wilson McClure is the perfect complement for majestic gardens embracing a pond and waterfall on Turtle Creek. Lighthearted beauty is everywhere: in a marble foyer that draws entrants with an abundance of windows…