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Historic Truckee River Sentinel, Reno, Nevada
Built in 1907 for Senator George Nixon, whose fortune was amassed in Nevada’s historic mining industry, Reno’s Nixon Mansion has been extraordinarily and meticulously restored to embrace the spirit of the era. The daring goal of returning the 17,964-square-foot estate…
Storied Luggala Lodge, Roundwood, County Wicklow, Ireland
“Luggala has turned out to be our inspiration.” —Bono Hidden inside a secluded Irish valley a 40-minute drive from Dublin lies Luggala Lodge, an extraordinary estate built in 1787 for the La Touche family. In 1937, Ernest Guinness bought the…
Burren House, Kilbrittain, County Cork, Ireland
Overlooking Courtmacsherry Bay and its estuary from a majestic elevated position, Burren House delights in panoramic views across the rolling green hills of County Cork to the Old Head of Kinsale. The recently restored circa 1790 Georgian country home commands…
Knockdrin Castle, Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland
Majestically positioned within a rolling parkland estate of 1,050 acres, and within a 60-minute drive from Dublin, the splendid Gothic Revival castle embodies one of the finest castellated country houses built in Ireland during the first half of the 19th…
Chateau du Grand-Luce, Loire Valley, France
Considered one of the most iconic examples of 18th-century French neoclassical architecture, the magnificent walled Chateau du Grand-Luce is a privately owned French National Landmark that recently underwent an extensive restoration by Architectural Digest “AD100” designer, Timothy Corrigan. On the…
Premier Pedigreed Townhouse, Paris, France
Overlooking a quiet private park surrounded by properties occupied by aristocracy of past and present generations, this premier 1890 stone building in the 16th Arrondissement near the Bois de Boulogne is benefitted by its proximity to the Champs-Élysées, Place de…
Fabulous Tuscan Villa, Florence, Italy
An extraordinary and enticing 15th-century estate located three kilometers from the center of Florence revels in the panoramic view overlooking the city and Brunelleschi’s awe-inspiring Duomo di Firenze. The historic villa—recently returned to its original splendor—boasts 1,300 square meters divided…
Historic Tuscan Retreat, San Gimignano, Italy
Originally a convent dating to 1587, a splendid luxury boutique hotel surrounded by centuries-old cypress trees gazes out from atop a hill overlooking the famous towers of San Gimignano. The recent and historically accurate restoration has exposed its elegant proportions,…
Alluring Seafront Hotel, Italy, The World Renowned Amalfi Coast
Commanding an extraordinary perch on the rocks above the bay of Salerno, a magnificent luxury hotel perfectly harmonizes with its 2.2-hectare surroundings—among the most spectacular in Italy. Private access from both the sea and the state coastal road reveals a…
Perfect Poinciana, Lyford Cay, Bahamas
The 11,377-square-foot Plantation Style estate ideally sited in a gated community on 176 feet of canal frontage—with dockage for a vessel of up to 100 feet—begins with a grand entrance room flooded in exhilarating light, where a sweeping staircase rises…
Twin Peaks Estate, Southampton, New York
Master builder John Kean set a new level of excellence with the pristine Twin Peaks estate poised behind a gated entry on approximately four manicured acres in the heart of Southampton’s exclusive Olde Towne enclave. Luxurious appointments, exquisite furnishings, and…
Francis Fleetwood Meadow Lane Beach House, Southampton, New York
One of the late Francis Fleetwood’s Shingle Style creations basks on storied Meadow Lane, reveling in broad ocean and sweeping Shinnecock Bay views. Designed for casual seaside living, the home features numerous rooms with French doors providing easy access to…
Expansive Waterfront Refuge, Southampton, New York
A classic Long Island Shingle Style estate circa 1914 attributed to architect Chauncey Ives commands nearly five acres bordering the 31-acre Ruth Wales DuPont preserve and approximately 300 feet of Heady Creek waterfront with unobstructed western views across Shinnecock Bay.…
Sagaponack Sanctuary, Hamptons, New York
Poised on 10 acres at the end of prestigious Parsonage Lane, a masterfully crafted 12,000-square-foot sanctuary was orchestrated in 2007 to meld traditional comfort and modern convenience. The double-height entry leads to an ensemble of rooms adorned with reclaimed wood…
Gracious Southampton Estate, Hamptons, New York
A Hamptons Traditional, masterfully restyled and furnished by a top New York design team, is beautifully sequestered beyond a peaceful cul-de-sac on 1.8 acres in the historic estate section of Southampton. The comfortable floor plan begins immediately upon entry, as…