Neo-Gothic Château, Bordeaux, France
In 1878 a gifted student of renowned builder Viollet-le-Duc created a superb neo-gothic château to crown a bucolic hilltop near Bordeaux. Overlooking the famed vineyards of Château Margaux and Palmer and Lafite Rothschild, the glowingly restored castle—a fairytale vision of…
Loire Valley, France
A leisurely few hours from Paris, you come upon the kind of place dreams are made of, a place that has long epitomized fairy-tale romance. Here, in the legendary region of the lovely Loire Valley, one legendary château after another…
Normandy, France
Among the most elegant estates of Normandy, the magnificent château 30 minutes from the sea between Paris and Deauville is listed as a French Historical Monument for its architectural artistry and interior decor. Built in the 17th century, expanded circa…
Alsace, France
The ivy-clad turreted castle, standing proudly at the edge of a blissful village in Alsace between Paris and Luxembourg, is a regal album of the past. But even more, it bestows a romantic world-class oasis outfitted luxuriously for celebrating life…
Lisbon, Portugal
As you leave the city of Lisbon traveling on the road to Arrabida Natural Park, the scenery gets progressively more and more beautiful, turning into a luxuriant paradise. Here nestles a lakefront villa on nearly six acres at the foot…
Burgundy, France
Rising nobly from a chalky plateau and the ancient foundations of a 14th-century fort, the rosy-brick and stone château in Burgundy immediately captures your heart. Beginning at the generous gatehouse, a pigeonnier for 10,000 birds testifies to the grand scope…
Manhattan, New York
The dynamic energy of Park Avenue pulses outside. But inside the towering light-filled lair, a calm city oasis (along with two other distinguished apartments available in the building) exudes all the unmistakable chic of contemporary Manhattan. Occupying the fifth to…
Manhattan, New York
An exemplar of Federal style, the town house between Park and Lexington Avenues honors the history and signature elegance of Manhattan. Five floors with six woodburning fireplaces create a cocoon of luxury that is rare even for New York City.…
Oyster Bay, New York
Seamlessly interweaving the elegance and grace of an historic heritage with all of today’s modern refinements, the exquisite Colonial at Oyster Bay Cove affords a not only impressive but congenial setting. A breathtaking great room, beautifully appointed library, and gourmet…
McLean, Virginia
Long a haven for some of the most prominent estates in the Washington, D.C. area, the Gold Coast of McLean, Virginia, enjoys seclusion minutes from the Capitol. A case in point is a magnificent waterfront residence nestled atop a lush…
Jamison Farm, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Anticipation builds at the sight of the long winding drive, velvety lawns, and shimmering creek-fed pond. Further on, Jamison Farm’s 41 rolling acres beckon you with stone walls, cloistered courtyards, an enchanting garden house, and a traditional Pennsylvania barn with…
Lincoln Park Row House, Chicago, Illinois
Nestled amid other stately single-family residences along the quiet tree-lined block of Lincoln Park, steps from the Armitage Street boutiques and restaurants, the three-story, three-bedroom row house artfully blends a dramatic staircase, high ceilings, handsome moldings, curved archways, and a…
On Lake Michigan, Glenn, Michigan
Pine Island, a captivating gated estate in Glenn, minutes from Lake Michigan amid the quaint harbor villages of Saugatuck and South Haven, revels in 98 acres of rolling green hills studded with beautifully designed gardens and a small swimming and…
Vero Beach, Florida
The first thing you notice when you fly over the sun-drenched house in Vero Beach is the color of the sweeping roof, how it echoes the hues of the Atlantic Ocean; and the pristine white walls, how they complement the…
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Arrayed across a palmy stretch of sparkling waterway in Fort Lauderdale’s elegant enclave of Harbor Beach, the sun-drenched Florida villa takes exquisite delight in an international parade of gleaming white yachts. The exhilarating views infuse nearly every room, all 8,000…
Intracoastal Waterway yachting estate, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Gated and guarded, the yachting estate arrayed along the Intracoastal Waterway captures dazzling views of Fort Lauderdale’s skyline and the mega-yacht harbor at Bahia Mar. A formal foyer and elevator unveil glass-walled entertainment settings, a library, Florida room, unique wet…
Jupiter Island, Florida
A winding drive unveils famed architect John Volk’s oceanfront Bermuda masterpiece on Jupiter Island, a setting designated as the most affluent community in the country and located just 20 miles north of Palm Beach. Perched high on a private dune,…
Naples, Florida
Renowned in southwest Florida for its private beach access, the spectacular enclave of Pelican Bay on the Gulf of Mexico interweaves fine restaurants, two beach pavilions, parks, nature trails, 18 tennis courts, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and unparalleled amenities. Amid…
Fort Myers, Florida
An intimate private resort unto itself, the sprawling equestrian estate in Fort Myers incorporates everything from a pristine sun-filled villa accompanied by a separately zoned three-bedroom contemporary guesthouse to a pond, tennis court, lighted horse arena, and 2,100-square-foot office building…
Sarasota, Florida
Past the prestigious gates of The Oaks Golf and Country Club in Osprey, Southern traditions come to life in a sunny yellow mansion styled to savor stunning views of Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. A dramatic 30-foot-high salon…
Sanibel Island, Florida
Sanibel Island is known not only for its beaches and collector’s seashells but for its spectacular real estate. A case in point is a three-story vision with idyllic lakefront and golf course views. Steps from the beach, and inspired by…
Wills Creek Ranch, Fort Payne, Alabama
Wills Creek Ranch is a rare and magical place that extols the beauty of Alabama as only one of America’s most opulent ranches can. A secure covered bridge with gatekeeper opens to 171 secluded acres of rolling pastures studded with…
Meadowland Farm, Louisville, Kentucky
Meadowland Farm perpetuates the Kentucky legend on 82 acres of bluegrass in La Grange’s L’Esprit, accompanied by the equestrian enclave’s 26 miles of renowned bridle trails. The impressive centerpiece is a resplendent neoclassical residence with 14,000 square feet positioned to…
Wind Fields Farm, Middleburg, Virginia
Preceded by gates and a winding drive past tree-lined stone walls, Wind Fields Farm graces 463 acres of Virginia’s prized countryside. The Middleburg jewel, steeped in history and pastoral splendor, savors scenes of rolling fields, placid ponds, and gentle mountains from…
Savannah, Georgia
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Georgia’s Back River with the greatest of drama, the waterfront retreat on Savannah’s beautiful Tybee Island welcomes with a gracious Southern hospitality. One of the most desirable properties on the Eastern Shore, it reflects the…