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Villa Estrella Mar, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Regarded as one of the most extraordinary tropical getaways in the Western Hemisphere, Villa Estrella Mar stands a proud sentinel above a secluded white sand beach a walk from the chic boutiques of Puerto Vallarta. An Otis elevator takes you…

Beverly Hills, California
Monumental yet manageable, powerful yet intimate, the French limestone masterpiece between the Beverly Hills Hotel and Rodeo Drive crowns a knoll of magical formal gardens. Distinguished by twelve elegant fireplaces, the mansion’s spectacular centerpiece is a circular skylit foyer around…

Santa Ynez Valley, California
After living in some of the world’s dreamiest settings, the couple longed to return to California. They created a kingdom on 23 oak-clad acres atop the most majestic hilltop in the Santa Ynez Valley—with a celebrity list that has included…

Provence, France
Suffused with the exuberant spirit of Provence’s prized Luberon, the wine estate dates back to the 17th century. A property of refinement and charming authenticity, the superbly restored 10,600-square-foot villa glows with ceilings à la française, period terra-cotta floors, stone-cased…

Coral Gables, Florida
The glass-walled concrete-and-steel marvel in Coral Gables is pure drama. Dedicated to pleasure, its party lounges and stunning suites stage a waterfront extravaganza with lighting by Four Seasons Miami’s guru that sweeps from the pool terrace, dock, and Biscayne Bay…

Stowe, Vermont
Showcasing Georgian style, the opulent Vermont residence on 8.65 acres bordered by forest, with more private land available, was created to accommodate gracious entertaining. Stunning interiors showcase elegant moldings, black walnut floors, custom cabinets, and a home theater. A heated…

Lake Texoma, Texas
The vision was to create a Texas-sized getaway in which to entertain friends and relax. The setting was 117 lush acres in Grayson County next to the Tanglewood Country Club. From the start, it was a perfect recipe for fashionable…

Orange, California
Fifteen minutes from Orange County’s swank South Coast Plaza and John Wayne Airport, a lavish Mediterranean rekindles the Old World amid resortlike sun-dappled Southern California poolside gardens not far from the ocean. The magnificent dwelling, sprawling across a monumental 18,000…

Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
Enshrined in the Historic American Buildings Survey among the nation’s leading “great mansions,” the freestanding 1793 Federal-style residence commands one of the largest settings in Georgetown. Superbly maintained, the house showcases exquisitely detailed rooms with lofty ceilings. A sweeping circular…

Bedford, New York
A place of infinite beauty, the 1930s Bedford manor bestows classic French architecture on 34 glorious acres an hour from Manhattan. Elegance reigns in the semicircular vestibule, soaring front-to-back entrance hall, French-doored living room with marble fireplace, octagonal dining room,…

Amachibi, Bedford, New York
Amachibi’s stunning natural beauty is first glimpsed past the entrance gates, where twin ponds, soaring fountains, and stone footbridges greet you. The Mediterranean masterpiece’s formal porte cochere and French-doored entrance hall present the firelit living room and dining room with…

Lands End, Sands Point, New York
The fabled country estate is a timeless classic. One of the most prestigious and important shorelines on the Eastern Seaboard, the renowned Gold Coast of Long Island boasts some of the finest waterfront estates in America. In this enclave, long…

Stockton, New Jersey
A classically beautiful 1768 European country manor, the charming vintage clapboard ensemble in New Jersey endears you to it from the very outset. The antique portion features nostalgic living and dining rooms with old wooden barn beams and giant stone…

Bridgehampton, New York
Cloaked in Georgian majesty, the baronial mansion in Bridgehampton stands proud watch over three ravishing acres orchestrated by Edmund Hollander. The grandly scaled interiors, some 10,000 square feet distinguished by 10 gorgeous fireplaces, highlight regal formal entertainment settings with breathtaking…

Saddle River, New Jersey
A circular driveway on over two acres in Saddle River, New Jersey, fittingly introduces the 12-room Georgian Colonial. Overlooking a pond, it is the picture of classical serenity with its generously scaled rooms fashioned with high ceilings, handsome moldings, and…