Robledal, Santa Barbara, California
In 1928 George Washington Smith was commissioned to create a Spanish Revival showpiece for Milton Wilson, one of three partners who developed Hope Ranch Park. Perched atop a private crest of nearly eight acres of equestrian land, and celebrating Pacific…
Pebble Beach, California
Mirroring the legendary grounds of the Lodge at Pebble Beach, just four properties away, the gated estate commands one of 17 Mile Drive’s most dramatic oceanfront settings. The vintage four-bedroom main dwelling and gracious guesthouse bask on luxuriant lawns amid…
Mercer Island, Washington
Savoring Seattle’s skyline, the celestial retreat on Mercer Island—which has entertained 300 guests on occasion—personifies the waterfront romance of the Northwest. The dazzling 8,850 square feet echoes the sinuous shorelines and ripples of Lake Washington in a diamond-and-circle motif that…
Yarrow Point, Washington
The beauty of Lake Washington has been celebrated the world over. Gracing a romantic 115 feet of shoreline lawns, the Landing at Yarrow Point epitomizes the majesty of the yachting paradise. As you enter the opulent 8,563 square feet, soaring…
South Peak Lodge, Glenbrook, Nevada
South Peak Lodge is known for its generous spirit, stupendous setting, and comforting cordiality. Perched in privacy past a gated drive through U.S. Forest in Glenbrook, Nevada, the mountaintop paradise possesses one of the most dazzlingly beautiful panoramas found at…
Provence, France
Just north of Avignon, in the rich agricultural region west of the Rhone River—highly regarded for its luxuriant vineyards and quality wines—a quiet little square dating to the seventeenth century basks in sunlight next to the village church. Behind a…
Paris, France
As you leave Paris heading west, the shimmering City of Light transforms into a resplendent countryside that has drawn French nobility and international visitors alike for untold centuries. Fifty minutes from the heart, you come upon a glorious vision with…
The Beach House, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
True to its name, The Beach House captures the pure magic of Maui to perfection. Past bronze gates and a tranquil Japanese-inspired courtyard garden, you enter a tropical paradise that is treasured as a family legacy along 80 feet of…
Old World Charm, Solebury Township, Pennsylvania
Against the picturesque backdrop of the Delaware River and canal in a quaint village of Solebury Township, an antique haven serenely reflects the charm of yesteryear. Wide plank floors, deep windowsills, plaster walls, and open beams infuse the house with…
The Wanamaker-Munn House, Manhattan, New York
Orchestrated by F. Burrall Hoffman, Jr., for Charlotte Winthrop Fowler, and enjoyed by the Fernanda Wanamaker de Heeren Munn family for four generations from the early 1920s on, the Wanamaker-Munn House captures to perfection a rare moment in time. Resembling…
Tudor Town House, Manhattan, New York
At the heart of the Upper East Side, a walk from Central Park, the town house just off Lexington Avenue beguiles. Outside it resembles its Tudor neighbors, but inside it presents an isle of sophisticated calm brought to life by…
Bridgehampton, New York
Near world-famous Atlantic beaches in the heart of Bridgehampton, noted architect Lacina Heitler outdid herself when she transformed what was already a classic landmark into a soaring glass-walled country sentinel infused with the spirit of an Aman resort hotel. Nearly…
Exquisite Colonial, Old Brookville, New York
Forty-five minutes from Manhattan, in the multimillion-dollar hamlet of Old Brookville, anticipation builds at the sight of a captivating gated private hideaway introduced in the best of Long Island tradition by stately pillars and a long winding drive. The exquisite…
Tides Landing, Westport, Connecticut
Orchestrated with Manhattan chic, Hampton seclusion, and Westport’s sensational views of Long Island Sound, Tides Landing captures the heart. From the sophisticated country haven, magical settings with panoramic views celebrate the sight of blue herons, egrets, and cranes gliding across…
Colonial Revival, Washington, Connecticut
Litchfield County has long rivaled the Hamptons for its pedigreed country manors. A classic exemplar is a 1930s Colonial Revival that was transformed to reflect today’s living environment on over seven acres in tony Washington. The charming original entry hall…
Forest Hills, Washington, D.C.
In the sought-after forested enclave of Forest Hills—minutes from the White House, Kennedy Center, and the nation’s foremost cultural centers—a private world of breathtaking views celebrates the bucolic beauty of adjoining Soapstone Valley Park. Magnificent settings bathed in light reveal…
Four Seasons Hotel & Residences, Miami, Florida
As the elevator opens to the heavenly forty-seventh floor apartment of Miami’s signature Four Seasons Hotel & Residences, the stage is set for one of the grand entertainment venues in Florida. High-voltage rooms wrapped with soaring floor-to-ceiling glass showcase Miami,…
Jupiter Island, Florida
Jupiter Island is one of the world’s grandest settings. Just north of Palm Beach, the private world—the most affluent community in America—possesses both dazzling natural beauty and some of the most extraordinary estates anywhere. One is the stunning five-bedroom contemporary…
La Rive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
La Rive, a private boutique-style art form with forever views of Fort Lauderdale and the Atlantic from the Intracoastal Waterway, epitomizes Florida drama. Its crowning glory is a grand penthouse that bestows 6,400 square feet of opulence wrapped in fine…
West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
A dazzling panorama of Vancouver and the Pacific Ocean proved the perfect foil for the Old World Tudor. From its lofty perch above the cosmopolitan metropolis, the majestic aerie in West Vancouver’s exclusive Whitby Estates sets a dramatic stage for…
Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico
Not far from Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta—a yachtsman’s paradise—is quietly gaining international renown as a unique world unto itself. On the main canal of Captain’s Island, ten minutes from the restaurants and hotels of the booming region, a luxuriant poolside…
Bayfront Estate, Sanibel Island, Florida
Sanibel Island has long been regarded as both one of the top shelling destinations and one of the most congenial little islands in the world. With no highrises, and plenty of nature to explore, it is not only ecofriendly but…
Port Royal Estate, Naples, Florida
Port Royal has long been one of Florida’s grand estate settings. A case in point is a captivating poolside haven that evokes the spirit of a Southern plantation on one and a half lots overlooking Lantern Lake. A brick walk…
Henry Laurens House, Charleston, South Carolina
Built by Henry Laurens to replace an original dwelling destroyed in the earthquake of 1886, Charleston’s historic Henry Laurens House was a five-year labor of love. Fashioned in the French Second Empire style with a high mansard roof, it was…
Oatlands Hamlet, Leesburg, Virginia
In 1803 George Carter built a plantation in Leesburg. It continued in the Carter family through much of the nineteenth century. Following the Civil War, it fell on hard times, remaining unoccupied until its purchase in 1903 by a descendant…