The Pines, Glenbrook, Nevada
The Pines—one of Lake Tahoe’s largest privately held grand estates—ideally occupies a wide sandy shoreline at the end of a gated, meandering drive through parklike grounds that encompass a three-hole golf course with practice green, upper and lower trout ponds…
Vivian Lane Luxury, Incline Village, Nevada
Ensconced on secluded Vivian Lane near Lake Tahoe’s shore, the luxuriously appointed estate affords main-level living fenced within a large, gorgeously landscaped setting with broad lawns and a waterfall that feeds a series of ponds. The open-concept home features five…
Old Tahoe Nostalgia, Glenbrook, Nevada
A winding cobblestone driveway meanders into the .876-acre lakefront estate where Old Tahoe nostalgia melds with modern convenience. Expansive views of the lake and mountains flood the living area through a wall of windows, while high knotty-pine ceilings and gleaming…
Old Tahoe Legacy Lakefront Estate, Homewood, California
Timeless architecture and modern amenities combine along 100 feet of level Lake Tahoe shoreline beset with lush lawns and stately cedar trees. Gated for seclusion and privacy, the Old Tahoe-style estate affords marvelous lake views from many rooms, including the…
Martis Camp Seasons, Truckee, California
Nestled beneath Lookout Mountain with a front-row location on the Northstar Tahoe ski runs, a five-bedroom home balances style and modern convenience. Cedar ceilings, granite counters, wide-plank oak flooring, four sparkling fireplaces, and a wine cellar enhance the cozy hideaway.…
Sierra Vista Estate, Truckee, California
High on a bluff overlooking the Truckee River valley, sweeping views dominate an eight-acre Sierra Vista estate. Surrounded by a mountain meadow, the private setting offers freedom for both recreation and nature. Inside, the recently reminted 9,954 square feet are…
Delightful Fleur du Lac, Homewood, California
A stunning home ensconced within gated Fleur du Lac—Flower of the Lake—offers amenity-rich lakefront living. The open floor plan keys on sparkling views framed by floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the home. A grand chef’s inspired kitchen opens to both the lakeside…
Old Tahoe Charm, Carnelian Bay, California
On the shore of Lake Tahoe, a quintessential Old Tahoe icon proudly provides a firelit lake-view living room, country kitchen, and cozy dining room with brick fireplace. Upstairs, the master suite features a charming sitting room with a fireplace and…
Maison 613, Beverly Hills, California
Beautifully ensconced on expansive manicured grounds in the “golden flats,” Maison 613 epitomizes the elegance and sophistication of Beverly Hills as conceived and executed by designer Roy Sklarin. Set like jewels within the lavishly embellished and detailed approximately 21,000 square…
Storied Luggala Lodge, Roundwood, County Wicklow, Ireland
“Luggala has turned out to be our inspiration.” —Bono Hidden inside a secluded Irish valley a 40-minute drive from Dublin lies Luggala Lodge, an extraordinary estate built in 1787 for the La Touche family. In 1937, Ernest Guinness bought the…
Burren House, Kilbrittain, County Cork, Ireland
Overlooking Courtmacsherry Bay and its estuary from a majestic elevated position, Burren House delights in panoramic views across the rolling green hills of County Cork to the Old Head of Kinsale. The recently restored circa 1790 Georgian country home commands…
Knockdrin Castle, Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland
Majestically positioned within a rolling parkland estate of 1,050 acres, and within a 60-minute drive from Dublin, the splendid Gothic Revival castle embodies one of the finest castellated country houses built in Ireland during the first half of the 19th…
Chateau du Grand-Luce, Loire Valley, France
Considered one of the most iconic examples of 18th-century French neoclassical architecture, the magnificent walled Chateau du Grand-Luce is a privately owned French National Landmark that recently underwent an extensive restoration by Architectural Digest “AD100” designer, Timothy Corrigan. On the…
Premier Pedigreed Townhouse, Paris, France
Overlooking a quiet private park surrounded by properties occupied by aristocracy of past and present generations, this premier 1890 stone building in the 16th Arrondissement near the Bois de Boulogne is benefitted by its proximity to the Champs-Élysées, Place de…
Fabulous Tuscan Villa, Florence, Italy
An extraordinary and enticing 15th-century estate located three kilometers from the center of Florence revels in the panoramic view overlooking the city and Brunelleschi’s awe-inspiring Duomo di Firenze. The historic villa—recently returned to its original splendor—boasts 1,300 square meters divided…
Historic Tuscan Retreat, San Gimignano, Italy
Originally a convent dating to 1587, a splendid luxury boutique hotel surrounded by centuries-old cypress trees gazes out from atop a hill overlooking the famous towers of San Gimignano. The recent and historically accurate restoration has exposed its elegant proportions,…
Alluring Seafront Hotel, Italy, The World Renowned Amalfi Coast
Commanding an extraordinary perch on the rocks above the bay of Salerno, a magnificent luxury hotel perfectly harmonizes with its 2.2-hectare surroundings—among the most spectacular in Italy. Private access from both the sea and the state coastal road reveals a…
Perfect Poinciana, Lyford Cay, Bahamas
The 11,377-square-foot Plantation Style estate ideally sited in a gated community on 176 feet of canal frontage—with dockage for a vessel of up to 100 feet—begins with a grand entrance room flooded in exhilarating light, where a sweeping staircase rises…
Twin Peaks Estate, Southampton, New York
Master builder John Kean set a new level of excellence with the pristine Twin Peaks estate poised behind a gated entry on approximately four manicured acres in the heart of Southampton’s exclusive Olde Towne enclave. Luxurious appointments, exquisite furnishings, and…
Francis Fleetwood Meadow Lane Beach House, Southampton, New York
One of the late Francis Fleetwood’s Shingle Style creations basks on storied Meadow Lane, reveling in broad ocean and sweeping Shinnecock Bay views. Designed for casual seaside living, the home features numerous rooms with French doors providing easy access to…
Expansive Waterfront Refuge, Southampton, New York
A classic Long Island Shingle Style estate circa 1914 attributed to architect Chauncey Ives commands nearly five acres bordering the 31-acre Ruth Wales DuPont preserve and approximately 300 feet of Heady Creek waterfront with unobstructed western views across Shinnecock Bay.…
Sagaponack Sanctuary, Hamptons, New York
Poised on 10 acres at the end of prestigious Parsonage Lane, a masterfully crafted 12,000-square-foot sanctuary was orchestrated in 2007 to meld traditional comfort and modern convenience. The double-height entry leads to an ensemble of rooms adorned with reclaimed wood…
Gracious Southampton Estate, Hamptons, New York
A Hamptons Traditional, masterfully restyled and furnished by a top New York design team, is beautifully sequestered beyond a peaceful cul-de-sac on 1.8 acres in the historic estate section of Southampton. The comfortable floor plan begins immediately upon entry, as…
Peaceable Bayfront Kingdom, Amagansett, New York
Created to fully embrace the joys of seaside living, a traditional retreat of nearly 9,000 square feet on three levels offers expansive waterfront views from the great room, formal living room, dining area, and open eat-in kitchen. Principal entertaining rooms…
Central Park West Magic, New York City
The Ardsley, a prized Upper West Side Art Deco jewel designed by master architect Emory Roth—revered for his many iconic New York buildings including The Beresford, The San Remo, and The Eldorado—is home to a truly magical creation commanding the…