California
Napa, California
Infused with both Old World charm and sophisticated elegance, the haven in the heart of Napa Valley’s wine country evokes the greatest of romance. An enchanting union of a gracious Victorian-style mansion, an architecturally delightful atrium house, and a winsome…
Rancho Santa Fe, California
Defined by prestige and generation, the magnificent classical villa in Rancho Santa Fe glorifies some two and a half acres of resortlike southern California poolside gardens adorned with a tennis court and viewing pavilion. The celestial residence is a museum-quality…
Orange, California
Fifteen minutes from Orange County’s swank South Coast Plaza and John Wayne Airport, a lavish Mediterranean rekindles the Old World amid resortlike sun-dappled Southern California poolside gardens not far from the ocean. The magnificent dwelling, sprawling across a monumental 18,000…
Rancho Mirage, California
Drenched in the desert sun of swank Tamarisk Country Club at Rancho Mirage, and suffused with the signature sumptuousness of designer John Cottrell, Villa la Rotunda’s palmy beauty radiates everywhere. Serene party settings softly echo the surrounding desertscape. Beyond, a…
Palm Springs, California
One of the most articulate architectural statements in Palm Springs was realized when architect William Krisel discreetly integrated five octagonal pavilions radiating from a central galleria into a coveted oasis on Canyon Country Club. With lyrical fairway and mountain views,…
Palm Springs, California
Responding to the freedom of movement so intrinsic to the desertscape of Palm Springs, the mid-century Palmer/Krisel design in Las Palmas was brilliantly reinterpreted by the current owner to capture an even bolder contemporary aesthetic. Under the butterfly-winged roof rests…
The House Above the Morning Clouds, Green Valley, California
Architect Helena Arahuete, inspired by mentor John Lautner, apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright, crowned the seventh highest peak in San Francisco’s Bay Area with The House Above the Morning Clouds. The transparent aerie commands 160 acres at the pinnacle of…
Alamo, California
In a dramatic design beautifully detailed in wood and stone, the gated residence at the end of a private lane in northern California evokes the grand lodges that rise along the nearby shores of Lake Tahoe. Voluminous interiors with soaring…
San Francisco, California
Behind a shingled Craftsman façade, the 4,500-square-foot estate blends art with architecture and old-world detailing with up-to-date amenities. The finest materials and sophisticated workmanship bestow both style and comfort upon bright, grandly scaled rooms that gaze out through large windows…
Carmel Highlands, California
A Craftsman masterpiece, the three-bedroom residence sits regally atop its own 12-acre private gated knoll on the California coast. Magnificently proportioned living spaces display a wealth of fine detailing, from lofty beamed ceilings to built-in bookcases and stone fireplaces. Through…
Pacific Palisades, California
Ensconced in a ravishingly beautiful poolside garden bower on Amalfi Drive, long a coveted Pacific Palisades Riviera address, the historic Monterey Colonial has remained an unobtainable treasure for more than fifty years. Today, awaiting a complete restoration to a new…
Beverly Hills, California
Perched on a raised knoll minutes from the stylish boutiques of Rodeo Drive, the sumptuous villa resonates with pure sophistication. Exquisitely proportioned spaces with breathtaking city views flow gracefully from one to another, displaying lustrous hardwood floors and four regal…
Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, California
Pebble Beach’s 17 Mile Drive is unique in all the world. The Mediterranean perching on .5 acres at the 15th fairway frames the electrifying golf link vistas to perfection. Newly minted, its 6,800 square feet feature a spectacular great room,…
Beverly Hills, California
Powerful and bold, the Beverly Hills contemporary, prominently featured in Metropolitan Home, commands the city and ocean from a high private ridge. The steel, glass, and stone exterior gives way inside to sophisticated environments embracing a soaring poolside great room,…
Oakland, California
The magical European-styled showpiece that crowns a gated promontory overlooking San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge boasts some 7,200 square feet of multilevels featuring a bell tower, glass-walled entertainment rooms, media den, gourmet kitchen with wood-burning pizza oven,…