Americas
River Oaks Landmark, Houston, Texas
When designer Tony Frederick and builder Tynes Sparks joined forces for their project in Houston, they outdid themselves. The unique brick-and-glass residence they created sits in seclusion beyond gates and a circular drive and, glowing anew after a major update…
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…
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…
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…
Triplex Park Avenue Penthouse, Manhattan, New York
Brilliantly orchestrated to be the crowning jewel atop one of Manhattan’s most distinguished prewar landmarks, the triplex penthouse on Park Avenue continues to set the stage for some of New York society’s most glamorous parties. Fourteen dazzling rooms along with…
Nelson Rockefeller Residence, Manhattan, New York
A remarkable property with an equally remarkable history, the Nelson Rockefeller residence remains one of New York City’s most prized treasures. Feasting on Central Park from Fifth Avenue, the radiant dwelling is a rarefied world of elegance, known for its…