Americas
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…
Lesher Estate, Orinda, California
Known as the Lesher Estate of newspaper publishing fame, Seven Oaks remains one of the great estates of the San Francisco Bay Area. Past iron gates and a fountain, the 12,000-square-foot seven-bedroom mansion regally unveils a movie theater, 64-foot ballroom,…
Lafayette, California
Secluded in Happy Valley near San Francisco, the European-style villa basks on over three gated acres interweaving outdoor terraces, waterfalls, a guest cottage, spa, and koi pond. Radiant interiors blend beams and French doors into some 5,000 square feet of…
Applewood Inn, Sonoma, California
Amid the beautiful Russian River Valley, Applewood Inn charms visitors with its romantic wine-country ambiance. Nestled on nearly six lush acres of enchanting gardens and apple orchards complemented by a fountained courtyard and pool, the luxurious inn houses 19 guest…
Napa Valley, California
Commanding 38 magnificent acres of the Napa Valley, the estate near San Francisco enjoys five acres of luxuriant Cabernet vineyards backdropped by stately oak trees. Three levels highlight wood-floored party settings, a chef’s kitchen, four bedrooms, four luxurious baths, an…
The Gables, Medina, Washington
Beautifully created near Seattle in 1905 during the Arts and Crafts movement, when artisans were threatened with the machine age,?The Gables holds within its buttercup cloak of shingles an ardent tribute to the craftsman. Original windows, English manor doors, beadboard…
Bear Paw Lodge, Tahoe City, California
Crowning 30 incredible pine-studded acres overlooking Lake Tahoe, Bear Paw Lodge, styled with 6,100 square feet of heartwarming log interiors paved in quartzite, oak, and hickory, evokes the gentrified hideaways of the old Adirondacks. Surrounded on three sides by forestlands,…
The Point, Lake Tahoe, Nevada
The Point, aptly named for its inspiring boulder-strewn perch along the shoreline of Lake Tahoe, affords ultimate privacy and comfort coupled with some of the most exhilarating views at Tahoe. The lavishly appointed estate boasts two residences on two parcels…
Papillon Court, Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Papillon Court, a tribute to Tudor mansions of the past, savors idyllic vistas of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding National Forest from an exclusive position amid other notable estates. Past a pillared entry, a classic slate-roofed brick-and-stone exterior conceals over…
Le Villa, Carson Valley, Nevada
Le Villa, a happy marriage of Old West scenery and Old World charm, nestles into a hillside on over 13 acres between two major golf courses in the majestic Sierra Nevada overlooking Carson Valley near Lake Tahoe. The massive multilevel…
Casa Linda, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Casa Linda commands Puerto Vallarta from 11,000 square feet of poolside splendor. From its exhilarating public settings to its private suites, the dreamworld showcases South of the Border romance, melding arches and columns, cupolas and stained glass into an ocean-view…
Casa Catalejo, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Casa Catalejo translates Spyglass House—a fitting name for an abode that peeks out at the venerable village of San Miguel de Allende from French window panes and ravishing vine-framed terraces. But the bird’s-eye vignettes are not the gated hacienda’s only…
Waimea, Big Island, Hawaii
A modernist masterpiece of mid-century design incorporating themes of Schindler and Gehry, the 4,400-square-foot hideaway, almost entirely rebuilt in 2003, has been described as livable art. Dramatic spaces showered with light—and riveted on spectacular views of the Big Island’s Mauna…
Hog Cay, Private Island, Exuma, Bahamas
Hog Cay—or Blue Island—the Edenic 700-acre private island 147 miles southwest of Nassau in the Bahamas, beckons with six sugar-spun beaches, coconut palms, mango trees, and a brand new 5,700-foot asphalt jet airstrip. Standing as the striking sentinel, the main…