Lake Tahoe Sentinel, Tahoe City, California
Proudly commanding over three acres and 175 feet of beach with a pier, three slips, and a buoy along Lake Tahoe, the towering stone-and-wood sentinel near Tahoe City, California, reflects the dazzling skies and lake through glass walls like a…
Lake Tahoe’s West Shore, Tahoe City, California
Towering over Tahoe’s magical West Shore, sequestered behind ornamental iron gates along 180 feet of lakefront with a 145-foot pier outfitted with lift, two slips, and buoys, some 12,000 square feet of spectacular space melds contemporary grandeur and lodgelike nostalgia.…
Litchfield County Showpiece, Roxbury, Connecticut
As you enter the voluminous space, an army of exposed posts and beams heralds the heart of the house: the towering living room and rustic dining room, each outfitted with a baronial stone fireplace. The kitchen echoes the warmth of…
Windsor Lane Classic, Dallas, Texas
A timeless classic, the sophisticated vision by Wilson McClure is the perfect complement for majestic gardens embracing a pond and waterfall on Turtle Creek. Lighthearted beauty is everywhere: in a marble foyer that draws entrants with an abundance of windows…
Renaissance Revival Masterpiece, East Hampton, New York
In the late 1930s Robert Lion Gardiner, one of East Hampton’s most prominent residents, commissioned the renowned architectural firm Wyeth and?King to create a great stone mansion for his wondrous 5.5 acres on Long Island. Today, after a fastidious five-year…
Stately Brick Mansion, Houston, Texas
A Georgian orchestrated in the grand manner, the stately brick mansion in Houston exemplifies classic proportion and grace. Beautifully presented past a sweeping three-story oval entrance hall with winding staircase, gorgeous formal settings highlighted by a firelit French-doored living room,…
Aqualane Shores Haven, Naples, Florida
A nautical entertainer’s dreamworld, the Floridian retreat in serene Aqualane Shores was styled to savor breathtaking views. From the entrance on, guests enjoy spectacular Naples Bay from tropical settings staged with casual elegance. The six-bedroom haven flows graciously from view-filled…
The Strand at Bay Colony, Naples, Florida
The Strand at Bay Colony is no ordinary place. Beyond the private gates of the palmy beachfront haven, twelve of the toniest sand castles in Naples stand as private sentinels over the shimmering Gulf of Mexico. One Mediterranean exemplifies the…
Atop Gulf Shore Boulevard, Naples, Florida
The Gulf of Mexico’s peacock-blue iridescence as seen from the spectacular glass haven atop Gulf Shore Boulevard is simply mesmerizing. Some 8,400 square feet of blissful light and space capture the dazzling panorama in one captivating scene after another. The…
California Frank Sinatra’s Hacienda, Holmby Hills, California
Crowning what many consider the most coveted block of the most coveted street on the Westside, the radiant hacienda in Holmby Hills—former home to Frank Sinatra and obtainable for the first time in fifty years—commands some 2.3 magical acres of…
Bali Hai, Coconut Grove, Florida
Bali Hai. The very name instantly evokes images of palmy splendor. Such wondrous, almost mythical, romance was the inspiration for the critically acclaimed Coconut Grove dreamworld bearing its name. Created by Max Strang Architecture, Bali Hai’s open-air living pavilion soars…
Estates at Bay Colony Xanadu, Naples, Florida
The Zen-inspired Xanadu in the Estates at Bay Colony Golf Club basks in sublime serenity amid its lush green surroundings in Naples. Past a two-story Palladian entry, formal and informal living areas artfully meld organic white oak, honed stone flooring,…
La Belle Vie, Bel-Air, California
La Belle Vie is a rare journey through the splendors of French history. Created on a prized knoll between the Bel-Air Country Club and Hotel Bel-Air to house the world’s most esteemed collection of Auguste Rodin sculpture, the masterpiece orchestrated…
Diamond Coast Jewel, Mercer Island, Washington
Standing watch at the prow of Edenic gardens along Mercer Island’s celebrated Diamond Coast, the Northwest dreamworld commands 164 feet of sun-drenched beach overlooking Seattle’s skyline. A glass-walled bastion of warmth and wonder, the dramatic haven embraces you with 14,000…
Gold Coast Haven, Medina, Washington
Seattle’s spires, the Olympic peaks, snow-crowned Mt. Rainier—they all dazzle you from the Gold Coast haven of a house in Medina. Styled with a Demetriou signature and R. David Adams’ symphony of blooms, the nautical Camelot unveils scene after scene…
Seattle Area Waterfront, Yarrow Point, Washington
Setting the stage for one of the most magical waterfront panoramas in the Seattle region, the newly minted showpiece crowning Yarrow Point is irresistible. From the moment you enter, you are mesmerized by the bedazzling scenes both inside and out.…
Highland Park Grace, Dallas, Texas
Highland Park has long been a haven exemplifying Texas grace and tradition. The stately residence near the Dallas Country Club embodies just such spirit with its gracious formal rooms and sophisticated yet comfortable family room overlooking enchanting poolside gardens. Hardwood…
River Oaks Château, Houston, Texas
Designed by Bob Maurice and built by Tynes Sparks, the Houston residence in River Oaks glows after a restoration by a Los Angeles designer that honors its French château origins. Crowned with a copper roof and clad with limestone hand…
Magnificent Spanish Colonial, Scottsdale, Arizona
With fourteen magnificent fireplaces, the Spanish Colonial in Scottsdale may sound imposing, but once inside, its grandeur is matched by its welcoming warmth. Rare marbles and onyx, Venetian plaster, and walnut meld into melodious entertainment settings, a French kitchen, and…
Gated Old World Estate, Tucson, Arizona
Against a spectacular mountain backdrop, the gated Tucson estate presents a striking synergy of man and nature. Inspired by the Old World, over 13,350 square feet of radiant entertainment settings and suites lavished with opulent marble fireplaces and handpainted frescoes…
Stone Canyon Georgian Estate, Bel-Air, California
Steeped in prestige and generation, the majestic brick Georgian estate in Bel-Air radiates the quiet elegance, spirit, and glamour of its 1930s origin. Glowing anew after a loving restoration, it gracefully evokes the era with a sweeping staircase and elegant…
Riviera Palisades Estate, Pacific Palisades, California
Minutes from the Pacific Ocean, the English country estate in exclusive Riviera Palisades has become a distinguished Westside landmark of Los Angeles. Crowning a prime promontory of more than 30,000 square feet, the gracious haven delicately balances grand luxury and…
Chelsea landmark penthouse, Manhattan, New York
Atop a century-old Chelsea landmark, Manhattan’s iconic 13,000-square-foot triplex penthouse revels in 360? city and river views. Dramatically wrapped with 7,000 exterior feet boasting three levels of magnificent terraces, the 6,000 square feet of diaphanous space styled by renowned 1100:…
Bennett Cerf’s Italianate Brownstone, Manhattan, New York
Glowing anew after two years of restoration by master craftsmen living on site, the Italianate brownstone built in 1871 by John Sexton is one of Manhattan’s prized treasures. For fifty years it was home to Bennett and Phyllis Cerf: he…
Linden, Southampton, New York
A tribute to the historic heritage of Long Island, the 1915 Grosvenor Atterbury estate possesses both the grace of the original era and a polished luxury reflected from a recent restoration. Linden is truly no ordinary place. Aglow with celestial…