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River Oaks Georgian, Houston, Texas
By the 1930s River Oaks, created in 1924 to adjoin River Oaks Country Club, had become the elite neighborhood of Houston. It was during this time that architect John F. Staub was approached by General Crude Oil Company president George…
Mediterranean Hillside Villa, Montecito, California
Brilliantly orchestrated to immortalize stunningly beautiful views sweeping out across the Pacific Ocean and islands near the world-famous San Ysidro Ranch, the Italian-style hillside villa in exclusive Montecito captures your heart completely. Exhilarating romance begins at the winding drive, where…
1930s Olmsted Colonial, Seattle, Washington
Invoking stirring memories and murmurs of appreciation from its many notable guests over the years, the strikingly beautiful Seattle estate is revered for the splendid synergy of its architecture and setting. Breathtaking scenes of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains…
Plantation Estates Oasis, Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii
Considered the most prestigious jewel within Kapalua’s Plantation Estates—a seven-and-a-quarter-acre oasis boasting Ritz-Carlton amenities and the world-class Plantation Course—the tennis estate on Maui takes your breath away. Its 12,000 square feet of extraordinary space, endowed with seven bedrooms, celebrates unobstructed…
Central Park-View Penthouse, Manhattan, New York
Revered architect Costas Kondylis outdid himself when he master-minded the ultimate trophy penthouse in Manhattan. Embellished with three fireplaces and eleven-foot ceilings, the full-floor ensemble managed by the Trump Corporation is cherished most for its spectacular postcard views across Central…
Two Trees Farm, Bridgehampton, New York
Two Trees Farm is an American treasure. One of the finest equestrian havens in existence, the 115 acres of prized Hamptons land is famous for hosting the Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenges each summer season. Unparalleled in its world-class facilities, the Long…
Brigadoon, New Hope, Pennsylvania
Seldom does an estate capture the hearts of all as does Pennsylvania’s Brigadoon. The European country manor emblazoning over 19 acres in New Hope paints a charming portrait of pure countryside romance. From its noble entrance, a long drive proceeds…
Lake Waramaug Hideaway, Litchfield County, Connecticut
A tribute to the pastoral beauty of Connecticut’s historic Litchfield County, the post-and-beam country treasure savors some 15 acres on two parcels above peaceful Lake Waramaug. The house boasts intimate settings adorned with stone fireplaces and countless French doors reveling…
The Castle by the Sea, Naples, Florida
Aquamarine waters, a white sand beach, and Palladian architecture—what a strikingly beautiful synergy of man and nature is The Castle by the Sea. Arrayed across sweeping beachfront lawns along the prestigious Strand at Bay Colony, minutes to celebrated golf courses,…
Gulf Shore Boulevard Condo, Naples, Florida
A carefree condominium bathed in light from a beautiful southwest end exposure, the luxurious Florida haven was created to enjoy the glorious sunsets overlooking Lowdermilk Beach Park from Naples’ prestigious Gulf Shore Boulevard. Close to Old Naples, trendy boutiques, and…
Luxury High-Rise Domain, Naples, Florida
The dramatic tower is not only one of the most prestigious luxury high-rises in Naples but also possesses some of the most fabulous views on Florida’s entire West Coast. The private, gated beachfront enclave rises 22 floors from a spectacular…
Villa Rialto, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Villa Rialto epitomizes the Floridian grandeur of Harbor Beach Isles. Near the point, the dreamy villa enjoys 100 feet of deepwater minutes by yacht from the Atlantic Ocean and savors sensational views of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Fort Lauderdale…
Villa del Paradiso, Sarasota, Florida
A seawalled setting for a 40-foot yacht proved the perfect foil for Villa del Paradiso’s Venetian architecture. The sun-filled habitat’s 6,800 square feet of majestic settings open to travertine poolside terraces, one beset with a stone fireplace. Moments from the…
Twin Cedars, Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Nevada’s Twin Cedars was named for the lofty cedars under which it nestles amid panoramic views of majestic Lake Tahoe. From an irresistible mountain lair, the quintessential hideaway retains the charms of its 1936 origins in open beamed ceilings and…
Turkey Creek Ranch, Telluride, Colorado
Spectacular views of the Telluride region enliven every dramatic scene at Turkey Creek Ranch. Along the exclusive Golden Corridor a mile from Mountain Village and Telluride Ski Resort, the secluded Colorado spread of nearly 30 acres boasts a year-round creek,…