Cunningham House, Montecito, California
In 1922 George Washington Smith created what was soon called “a perfect gem.” Truly, the Cunningham House, expanded and embellished by devoted owners over time, has become even more to be desired. Its massive mahogany farmhouse door opens up a…
Michael Bolton’s Cove View Cottage, Pebble Beach, California
Framed by ancient oaks on the 17 Mile Drive Gold Coast, and presenting postcard views of Stillwater Cove from every room, Michael Bolton aptly named the haven he recently created at Pebble Beach Cove View Cottage. Across from the 14th…
Bellamonte’s Crown Jewel, Palm Springs, California
From the outset, the Palm Springs estate—Bellamonte’s crown jewel—entices you with its magic. Gates silhouetted against magnificent palms and rugged mountains unveil a captivating poolside habitat orchestrated to dazzle the senses. The Mediterranean-inspired villa showcases the acre and a quarter…
Tamarisk Country Club Estate, Rancho Mirage, California
From its palmy poolside Eden, the breathtaking desert oasis in the environs of Tamarisk Country Club would disarm even the most ardent traditionalist. A private world of stunning beauty, the world-class oasis welcomes you past impressive gates at an extraordinary…
Landmark Estate, Seattle, Washington
Awarded the Golden Nugget Best of Show for the project of the year in the United States and Pacific Rim countries, the impeccably bred tour de force atop Harvard-Belmont Landmark District showcases the neonic power of Lake Union, the city…
Zen Vida, Mallorca, Spain
Zen Vida. The very name has become synonymous with European chic. The Asian-inspired Shangri-La atop Mallorca immortalizes romantic panoramas of Palma and the Mediterranean Sea with mesmerizing magic and world-class luxury. The majestic state-of-the-art mansion is echoed on a stunning…
Vineyard Estate, Loire, France
Legendary for fine wines, France possesses not only some of the world’s most coveted vineyards but also some of the most prized castles to accompany them. The superb 17th-century?Loire estate west of Tours is a case in point. From over…
Historic Castle, Loire Valley, France
For five centuries now, the Loire Valley castle minutes from Angers has reigned as a treasure. Built for the royal family, its fanciful turrets rekindle a fairy tale. Throughout four levels served by an elevator, the château melds yesterday and…
Cap Martin, France
Inspired by his passion for the sea, the owner chose famous yacht architect Marco Casali to transform the villa atop Roquebrune Cap Martin into one of Europe’s most dazzling dreamworlds. The futuristic haven and new guesthouse—boasting poolside entertainment venues and…
Kaanapali Beach Oceanfront, Maui, Hawai’i
Classic Hawaii yet with a nod to a nautical New England heritage derived from 19th-century sailors who settled on Maui, the magnificent 5,300-square-foot masterpiece—one of only six oceanfront homes on renowned Kaanapali Beach—majestically interweaves indoors and out from two sweeping…
Sierra del Mar at Los Arcos, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Named for its dramatic rock formations, Sierra del Mar at Los Arcos epitomizes the sunny romance of Vallarta’s South Shore. From the exclusive gated setting—outfitted with beach club, gym, spa, and concierge—the heavenly haven’s salons and suites, styled by architect…
Mango Walk, St. James, Barbados
Barbados. The very name has long been synonymous with Caribbean romance. Mango Walk personifies the island fame. From the 17th green of Royal Westmoreland Golf Course, and with commanding views of the Caribbean sea, it greets you at a Moorish…
Golden Eye, St. James, Barbados
Golden Eye savors dazzling aquamarine vistas across the Caribbean Sea from a gated enclave in St. James neighboring Sugar Hill and Royal Westmoreland. The tantalizing villa embraces two sun-dappled stories introduced by an impressive central hall with a tropical atrium.…
Tom-Tom, St. James, Barbados
Tom-Tom is cherished not only for its lyrical lighthearted interiors interweaving Asian and island influences but for its stellar position.?Perched above the west coast of Barbados in renowned St. James, close to the Sandy Lane Estate, Royal Westmoreland, and Sugar…
Bali Hai, St. James, Barbados
Bali Hai rejoices in glorious panoramas of Barbados that sweep from Royal Westmoreland Golf Resort’s 17th fairway to the Caribbean Sea. The magnificent villa melds coral stone and glass into poolside entertainment rooms and a top-floor sea-view master suite complemented…
Sandy Cove, St. James, Barbados
Sandy Cove, the elite Barbados enclave of 12 apartments, three penthouses, and luxury villas at St. James, enjoys secluded coral beaches, lush tropical gardens, a pristine reef lapped by the Caribbean, and nearby world-class golf and polo.
Saline Reef, Cap Estate, St. Lucia
top a cliff high above the Caribbean with a bird’s eye view sweeping from Pigeon Island to Martinique, Saline Reef sports island style with airy exuberance. The St. Lucia haven enjoys open settings amid fragrant flora that cascades to the…
Fire Fly, Cap Estate, St. Lucia
Fire Fly, named for its nightly fire fly display from a gazebo under the starry heavens, dominates a luxuriant tropical hillside in exclusive Cap Estate commanding breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, Pigeon Island, and Anse du Cap Bay. Newly…
Tehama Golf Club Manor, Monterey, California
Monterey Peninsula’s Tehama Golf Club is revered by cognoscenti the world over. The country manor atop six acres in gated Monterra Ranch frames the majestic golf course, clubhouse, and Pacific Ocean to perfection. As you approach the house, you are…
Villa Paloma Blanca, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Real del Mar’s Villa Paloma Blanca translates to White Dove—words both beautiful to see and to hear. And like its name, Villa Paloma Blanca is a feast for the senses. Architect Marta Lozano designed the brand-spanking-new gated hideaway at Punta…
Desert Compound, Rancho Mirage, California
A jewel of sophistication and polished elegance, the desert compound at private Big Sioux epitomizes the palmy glamour of Rancho Mirage. Whether by day or by night, the seductive haven sets the stage for dramatic entertaining in scintillating glass-wrapped party…
Hale Malia, Kahana, Maui, Hawaii
North of Kaanapali Beach, and south of the renowned Kapalua Resort, Hale Malia sequesters a private oceanfront wonderland designed by Lucky Bennett as an intimate island paradise. Styled in two dramatic wings joined by a viewing bridge, the 4,400-square-foot four-bedroom…
Stone Canyon Cotswold Vision, Bel-Air, California
A gated entry from the privacy of Tanner Bridge Road leads in. What follows is simply irresistible. Dappled in the Southern California sunlight of bucolic Stone Canyon, the Cotswold vision is a page taken from the English countryside. Yet this…
Historic Château, Touraine, France
Carved into a cliff in 1701 to form the fashionable country home of an aristocratic family of the 17th and 18th centuries, the romantic cream and rose limestone château near Tours—an hour from Paris by TGV–has also housed such notable…
Near Avenue Montaigne, Paris, France
Rekindling the spirit of Paris in 1910, the magnificent apartment near Avenue Montaigne dazzles even more today than it did then. Its stunning entrance hall introduces two bow-windowed living rooms, then a formal dining room attended by a Boffi kitchen…