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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,…
Red Mountain Ranch, Aspen, Colorado
There simply is no place in the world like Aspen. Radiant with the silver-mining legacy of the Wild West, and brimming with spectacular mountain splendor, it has a spirit you never forget. From atop a private knoll with horse pastures…
Rock’n S Ranch, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
At Rock’n S Ranch modern day comfort meets up with the Old West. From 57 private acres along the Teton River, the Wyoming spread commands a scenic half mile of legendary fly-fishing waterfront and staggeringly beautiful views of Teton and…
Preston Hollow Masterpiece, Dallas, Texas
A labor of love, the melodious Tuscan Mediterranean masterpiece on over an acre of poolside gardens in Preston Hollow is a tribute to Dallas. Past its soaring limestone-floored foyer and curved staircase, inviting archways welcome you into a stunning formal…
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…
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…
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…