Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii
Atop a black sand beach, the Big Island’s Hale Maluhia personifies the spirit of Hawaii. A luxurious oasis unto itself, on 2.3 acres overlooking Honoka’ope Bay and with world-class golf privileges at Mauna Lani Resort, the poolside dreamworld is a…
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
A classic Colonial of distinction, the exotic Xanadu in San Miguel de Allende bids a very Spanish welcome with its Old World beauty and luxurious comforts. Crossweaving stone columns, hardwood floors, alabaster lights, and handcrafted beams, it takes you from…
Wailea, Maui, Hawaii
From early morning when the sun begins its journey across the Hawaiian sky until late into the starry night, the mood at the Golf Estates in Wailea, Maui, is electric. The glass-walled tropical Shangri-la presents a nonstop panorama stretching across…
Lanai City, Lanai, Hawaii
Recalling old Hawaii, the luxury condominium with membership in the Exclusive Island Club accesses two world-class luxury resorts: the Manele Bay Hotel and the Lodge at Koele—and their award-winning golf courses. The glass-walled hideaway showcases the Pacific Ocean to perfection.
Burn Brae Station, Murchison, South Island, New Zealand
Burnbrae Station’s 1,800 acres in the heart of New Zealand’s Nelson Lakes region on the magnificent South Island bask amid the most amazing scenery in the world. Surrounded by glittering gold-sand beaches, myriad lakes, three magical National Parks, and gourmet…
Hope Town, Abaco, Bahamas
From atop a 30-foot bluff at the north end of Elbow Bay, the sun-filled hideaway at Hope Town in Abaco looks out on a sublime white sandy beach and beautiful sweeping views of both the Atlantic Ocean and shimmering turquoise…
The Simpson Mansion, Manhattan, New York
The historic Simpson mansion was designed by C.P.H. Gilbert in the Beaux-Arts style circa 1890. One of the few remaining residential homes on Fifth Avenue, its six stories with 16 rooms and 12,000 square feet—all in mint condition—evoke wonder with…
Manhattan, New York
It was to be no ordinary residence. The owner, from one of New York’s first families, envisioned an Old World oasis on the East River.?Selecting a legendary landmark building in the posh Beekman area, she and her late husband, both…
Birmingham Estate, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s Bramingham Estate, from its cloistered eleven acres in Solebury, carries on the revered tradition of Bucks County. Past a cobblestone drive, the enchanting main house welcomes you into a wood-floored foyer and sensational sunken great room graced by murals…
Cove Neck, New York
A narrow country lane beckons. At the end, a Shingle Style showpiece romantically replicates the seaside grandeur of late 19th-century counterparts created by renowned architect Henry Hobson Richardson. Nestled on an unforgettable five acres of majestic sprawling emerald-green lawns basking…
Bridgehampton, New York
A long private drive welcomes you to the five and a half bucolic acres of High Country. At the heart rests a captivating Shingle Style haven of sweeping proportions and quiet dignity. A stately staircase hall introduces the gracious public…
Lionwalk, Bedford Hills, New York
In 1895 a grand turn-of-the-century country manse rose an hour from Manhattan in New York’s even-then fashionable Bedford Hills. Embellished in the 1920s by Marion Coffin’s magnificent formal gardens—admired by the likes of Edith Wharton—and transformed in latter years into…
Pea Pond Estate, Bedford, New York
Pea Pond Estate is one of Bedford’s most illustrious estates. Nestled amid other grand historic houses, and bordered by conservancy on nearly nine acres along Pea Pond, the glowingly updated 1920 New York Colonial marries the past to the present.…
Hill House—former home of Ivan Lendl, Litchfield County, Connecticut
Anticipation builds as you wind along the majestic gated drive and glimpse the Greek limestone masterpiece—exactly what the famous tennis star and his wife envisioned when they created their tony 450-acre wonderland in the Litchfield Hills two hours from Manhattan.…
The Hermitage, Rumson, New Jersey
A quintessential example of the Shingle Style, The Hermitage on Rumson Road was designed by renowned Stanford White in the 1890s as a summer residence for a New York banker. Glowing anew, the magnificent house, a ferry ride from Manhattan,…
Princeton, New Jersey
In the 1830s Princeton architect Charles Steadman was commissioned to create a stately Greek Revival dwelling to rest on a site that was later to be transformed into a park of gardens by Russell Butler. The historic house remains one…
Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
Circa 1820, a stately brick Federal took its place in the heart of what was even then historic Georgetown. The proud jewel glows anew, suffusing its original grandeur with high-tech marvels. Among the memorable settings are a marble gallery entry,…
Saddle River, New Jersey
Rising from a private gardenscape of generous lawns and tall trees, the residence reflects the stately tradition of exclusive Saddle River, New Jersey—home to many prominent families over the years. A clay-tile roof distinguishes the exterior. Inside the 12-room manse,…
Summit, New Jersey
Behind the classic façade of the Summit Colonial on the North Side, a true modernist reigns. Fieldstone steps and an entrance portico introduce an environment of sleek elegance where open spaces flow out over hardwood floors to a tranquil garden.…
Sudley Plantation, Annapolis, Maryland
Circa 1672-1720 a Declaration of Independence signer’s daughter created what later became the ancestral home of the founder of Johns Hopkins University. An hour from the nation’s capital, Sudley Plantation recalls those eras with its grand museum-quality formal parlors and…
High Beeches, Stowe, Vermont
Commanding panoramic views out over Stowe Valley and the Worcester Range from a strategic private hilltop of rolling lawns and gardens, High Beeches marries Currier & Ives scenes of Vermont and Victorian-inspired architecture. The gracious 12-room residence encompasses over 9,000…
Rock Ridge, Mount Desert Island, Maine
Mount Desert Island’s Rockridge is a magical compound of six unique dwellings. Iron gates and 18th-century palace doors from Morocco introduce you to the 22 rooms, which spill onto sun-dappled paths unveiling a shoreline fairyland that feasts on Acadia National…
Grey Havens, Georgetown Island, Maine
Perched on 2.8 oceanfront acres near beautiful Reid State Park and just three hours from Boston, historic Grey Havens savors the splendor of Maine’s shore with vintage New England charm. Described as one of the top three inns in Maine…
Chicago, Illinois
The exquisite Neoclassic Thomas and Rapp home, originally the 1894 Meysenburg House, glorifies Chicago’s historic Gold Coast Astor Street. A palatial masterpiece of 20,000 square feet, it brilliantly showcases an elaborate grand staircase, 13 fireplaces, a ballroom, and an entire-floor…
Manderley on the Bluff, Door Peninsula, Wisconsin
Inspired by Daphne du?Maurier’s Manderley, Wisconsin’s Manderley on the Bluff is one of the grandest estates in the Midwest. Overlooking Lake?Michigan at the renowned Door Peninsula from some 35,000 square feet, the manor flows from a ballroom-scaled grand hall flanked…