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Pea Pond Estate, Bedford, New York
Pea Pond Estate is one of Bedford’s most illustrious estates. Nestled amid other grand historic houses, and bordered by conservancy on nearly nine acres along Pea Pond, the glowingly updated 1920 New York Colonial marries the past to the present.…
Hill House—former home of Ivan Lendl, Litchfield County, Connecticut
Anticipation builds as you wind along the majestic gated drive and glimpse the Greek limestone masterpiece—exactly what the famous tennis star and his wife envisioned when they created their tony 450-acre wonderland in the Litchfield Hills two hours from Manhattan.…
The Hermitage, Rumson, New Jersey
A quintessential example of the Shingle Style, The Hermitage on Rumson Road was designed by renowned Stanford White in the 1890s as a summer residence for a New York banker. Glowing anew, the magnificent house, a ferry ride from Manhattan,…
Princeton, New Jersey
In the 1830s Princeton architect Charles Steadman was commissioned to create a stately Greek Revival dwelling to rest on a site that was later to be transformed into a park of gardens by Russell Butler. The historic house remains one…
Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
Circa 1820, a stately brick Federal took its place in the heart of what was even then historic Georgetown. The proud jewel glows anew, suffusing its original grandeur with high-tech marvels. Among the memorable settings are a marble gallery entry,…
Saddle River, New Jersey
Rising from a private gardenscape of generous lawns and tall trees, the residence reflects the stately tradition of exclusive Saddle River, New Jersey—home to many prominent families over the years. A clay-tile roof distinguishes the exterior. Inside the 12-room manse,…
Summit, New Jersey
Behind the classic façade of the Summit Colonial on the North Side, a true modernist reigns. Fieldstone steps and an entrance portico introduce an environment of sleek elegance where open spaces flow out over hardwood floors to a tranquil garden.…
Sudley Plantation, Annapolis, Maryland
Circa 1672-1720 a Declaration of Independence signer’s daughter created what later became the ancestral home of the founder of Johns Hopkins University. An hour from the nation’s capital, Sudley Plantation recalls those eras with its grand museum-quality formal parlors and…
High Beeches, Stowe, Vermont
Commanding panoramic views out over Stowe Valley and the Worcester Range from a strategic private hilltop of rolling lawns and gardens, High Beeches marries Currier & Ives scenes of Vermont and Victorian-inspired architecture. The gracious 12-room residence encompasses over 9,000…
Rock Ridge, Mount Desert Island, Maine
Mount Desert Island’s Rockridge is a magical compound of six unique dwellings. Iron gates and 18th-century palace doors from Morocco introduce you to the 22 rooms, which spill onto sun-dappled paths unveiling a shoreline fairyland that feasts on Acadia National…
Grey Havens, Georgetown Island, Maine
Perched on 2.8 oceanfront acres near beautiful Reid State Park and just three hours from Boston, historic Grey Havens savors the splendor of Maine’s shore with vintage New England charm. Described as one of the top three inns in Maine…
Chicago, Illinois
The exquisite Neoclassic Thomas and Rapp home, originally the 1894 Meysenburg House, glorifies Chicago’s historic Gold Coast Astor Street. A palatial masterpiece of 20,000 square feet, it brilliantly showcases an elaborate grand staircase, 13 fireplaces, a ballroom, and an entire-floor…
Manderley on the Bluff, Door Peninsula, Wisconsin
Inspired by Daphne du?Maurier’s Manderley, Wisconsin’s Manderley on the Bluff is one of the grandest estates in the Midwest. Overlooking Lake?Michigan at the renowned Door Peninsula from some 35,000 square feet, the manor flows from a ballroom-scaled grand hall flanked…
Bellerive, Grosse Ile, Michigan
Bellerive’s three acres capture the confluence of the waters of Lake Erie and the Detroit River by staging a sensational waterfront drama from striking architecture that is reminiscent of the New York Hamptons. The generous haven, which sprawls across an…
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Complementing Ft. Lauderdale’s palmy beauty with glamorous Mediterranean architecture, Villa San Marco crowns a coveted southeast point of exclusive South Las Olas Isles. Its grand dockside entertainment settings showcase poolside views of the Intracoastal Waterway, New River, and the dramatic…