Estates
Houston, Texas
On a peaceful, tree-lined street near Houston in Spring, Texas, two and a half wooded acres beside a verdant golf course envelop a classically inspired seven-bedroom residence impeccably crafted for fashionable gatherings. The highlight is an elegant living room entered…
Dallas, Texas
Iron gates mark the entrance. Beyond, an Old World façade complete with castlelike turret greets you past a formal motorcourt. A stunning foyer with a staircase of handpainted Italian tile risers introduces the beautiful balconied and beamed living room, which…
Tahoe City, California
Of carved alder, stone, and stained glass, Cedar Shores embodies Tahoe’s spirit on a grand scale. Sweeping across a 100-foot lakefront acre (with a boat slip a walk away), the 7,200-square-foot haven revels in baronial ambiance from its main venues, giant…
Tahoe Keys, California
Bob’s at the Beach is a singular showpiece where modern whimsy meets up with nature in all its glory. The unique three-story tour de force (opposite: white residence in center) sports everything from a futuristic living room overlooking a two-story…
Normandy, France
Among the most elegant estates of Normandy, the magnificent château 30 minutes from the sea between Paris and Deauville is listed as a French Historical Monument for its architectural artistry and interior decor. Built in the 17th century, expanded circa…
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
In Conchas Chinas, just five minutes south of the town of Puerto Vallarta, you come upon an exotic Xanadu possessing the longest stretch of secluded white sandy beach of any residence on south Vallarta. The house is a colorful amalgam…
Francis Fleetwood Masterpiece, Southampton, New York
Renowned architect Francis Fleetwood outdid himself when he captured the essence of Southampton in a Shingle Style heaven of a house arrayed on nine and a half acres across the Atlantic with sweeping ocean and bay views. His timeless elegance…
Manhattan, New York
A double town house feasting on Manhattan’s historic Turtle Bay Gardens from an extraordinary 38-foot-wide terrace, the impeccable 10,000-square-foot mansion on East 49th is a city treasure. Its pièce de résistance is a stately living-room level overlooking Turtle Bay. A…
Manhattan, New York
Dressed in Old World elegance, the fashionable duplex on Park Avenue nestles in New York City’s revered seventies at the very heart of Manhattan’s most distinguished international boutique district. A stunningly beautiful dwelling created for entertaining on a grand scale,…
Kings Point, New York
The view of Manhattan’s skyline rivals any on Long Island. From the magnificent rooms of the contemporary at Kings Point, minutes from?New York City, you take in a larger-than-life spectacle of three massive bridges across an electrifying expanse of yacht-filled…
Stillington Hall, Gloucester, Massachusetts
When it came time for the internationally distinguished interior design icon John Cottrell to seek a country house in Massachusetts, he chose Stillington Hall. The 1923 Henry Davis Sleeper 18th-century-style English Tudor sits atop a halcyon hilltop on 26 private…
Little Baldy Hill, Woodstock, Vermont
Woodstock’s Little Baldy Hill blends exquisite artistry with world-class luxury. Vermont’s master craftsmen, under the watchful eye of an aerospace industrialist, forged a masterpiece worthy of its 300 acres with views from Vermont to New Hampshire. The 8,000-square-foot European-style country…
Bellapais on River Farm, Alexandria, Virginia
An American treasure, Bellapais on River Farm glorifies 25 prized acres north of Mt. Vernon on land that George Washington once owned and where he savored serene scenes of the Potomac River. From the impressive gated entry, a winding drive…
The Mansion House, Frederick, Maryland
Circa 1813 one of Frederick County’s most beloved estates was the subject of noted artists Barry Richardson and Rebecca Pearl. The Mansion House remains a landmark with its massive stone-and-stucco Georgian architecture and its intricate millwork, high ceilings, random-width wood…
Chicago, Illinois
At first view, Lucien Lagrange’s intimate limestone Gold Coast masterpiece mirrors those along the tree-lined streets of Paris. But once inside the zinc-roofed tower overlooking serene Goudy Park, the French doors and Juliet balconies give way to a sleek world…