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Crystal Pointe Magnificence, Incline Village , Nevada
Crystal Pointe—the quintessential Lake Tahoe estate—commands over five acres of secluded private lakefront from 16,232 square feet of total living space in the main, guest, and beach houses that cascade down a magnificent hillside surrounded by pristine forest. Designed to…
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…
Hudson Yards in Manhattan, New York
On Manhattan’s West Side, a neighborhood rises. Built from the ground up, Hudson Yards is a triumph of culture, commerce and cuisine; a technological marvel that pairs style with sustainability; a convergence of parks and public space. In this new…
Caverswall Castle, Staffordshire, England
One of the few habitable English castles still with a functioning moat, Caverswall Castle combines authentic historic features and modern luxuries with its convenient location on 20 acres near two tributaries of the River Blythe in the lush Staffordshire countryside.…
Magnificent 14th-Century Hilltop Estate, Florence, Italy
Tuscan farmsteads and prestigious villas punctuate the surrounding hills. The villa of exceptional historical and architectural pedigree commands a hilltop in Bellosguardo, an exclusive residential area on the outskirts of Florence. The estate, comprising several buildings within a completely fenced…
Clear Creek Tahoe Majesty, Lake Tahoe, Nevada
On the eastern slope of the Carson Range, minutes from the excitement of Incline Village and South Shore, Tahoe’s newest mountain community—Clear Creek Tahoe—comprises 1,576 acres of pristine beauty. Every step of this natural wonder has been taken with principle…
The Auamo Compound at Hokuli’a, Kealakekua, South Kona, Hawai‘i
The Auamo Compound at Hokuli‘a is an extraordinary Hawaiian hale (home) located in South Kona in Hawai‘i’s most extraordinary private community development, Hokuli‘a (“Star of Desire”). Featuring 180° panoramic views overlooking South Kona’s shoreline as well as daily sunsets over…
Glasshouse Niseko, Abuta gun, Hokkaido, Japan
The glass-walled tour-de-force, voted one of Japan’s top 200 homes and nominated for the World Ski Awards in 2014 and 2015, was designed by award-winning architect Hikohito Konishi. Exuding pristine luxury atop a steep woodland escarpment in the highly sought-after…
Hilltop Hideaway, Atami, Shizuoka, Japan
Commanding unobstructed ocean and coastline views atop Atami, a city famous as a vacation home haven for Tokyo residents, the sensational home designed by well-known architect Shiro Asabuki underwent a ¥100-million interior renovation this year. The 729 interior square meters…
Oasis Within the City, Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo, Japan
Ensconced within a quiet residential area of central Tokyo, the ravishing estate designed to combine the best in organic and natural materials creates a seductive oasis within the city. The 550-square-meter interior offers spacious, light-filled main rooms, a chef’s kitchen,…
Sunset Avenue Sentinel, Llandudno, Western Cape, South Africa
From a hillside overlooking South Africa’s most exclusive beach, a private, ultra-modern estate forms a secure haven on Sunset Avenue, removed from the hustle-and-bustle of Cape Town. A signature custom-made glass bridge links the seven-suite home to the entertainment level,…
Iconic Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Perched high upon the southwestern slopes of the Simonsberg mountain range, the sprawling estate of Uitkyk—Afrikaans for “lookout”—revels in splendid panoramic views, its rich heritage, and spectacular setting. At the heart of the historic wine estate lies a painstakingly restored…
French Corner Family Estate, Franschhoek, South Africa
Nestled in the heart of Franschhoek Valley—the “French Corner,” one of South Africa’s most beautiful historical areas—the seven-bedroom home offers a modern interpretation of the Cape vernacular style. Centered around the open living space, a series of radiating private pods…
Camps Bay Haven, Cape Town, South Africa
Quietly tucked away within the pristine haven of Camps Bay, the imposing and sophisticated monochromatic home’s straight lines command attention. Every living space was designed to face—and maximize—the Atlantic Ocean. The interiors have a unique coastal refinement, from the orb-lit…
Fresnaye Hideaway, Cape Town, South Africa
From the leafy slopes of Cape Town’s Lions Head, an estate defined by sinuous curves boasts 360-degree views of the ocean and Atlantic Seaboard. The main suite is situated on its own level with terrace, dressing room and lounge area,…