Europe
Villa Antinori di Monte Aguglioni, Tuscany – near Florence, Italy
Home to the once powerful del Giocondo family from 1498 to 1517, an historic villa commands a scenic hill on the left side of the river Arno a few kilometers from Florence. Lisa del Giocondo, the wife of Francesco del…
Near Milan, Italy
A majestic 10th-century castle reigns over a green landscape of rolling hills dotted with the red tile roofs of Lombardy. The fortification’s trapezoidal plan allows for a large inner courtyard with four elegant circular towers covered with conical roofs at…
Lucca, Italy
A trio of villas comprising some 3,000 square meters of aristocratic grandeur bask in the sunny hills of Tuscany, surrounded by large swathes of green fields and woodland. Some 20 hectares of parkland, and a further 30 hectares of woodland,…
Castle In The Mist, County Cork, Ireland
In the tranquil and unspoiled Blackwater Valley of north Cork, a stunning Georgian estate with its restored medieval castle overlooks the River Blackwater from 50 acres strategically situated on a high bluff. The region of rich and undulating farmland centered…
Mas, Drôme Provençale, France
THIS ROMANTIC MAS in Drôme Provençale, approached by a truffle-producing oak-and-lavender-lined avenue, revels in superb views of the surrounding countryside. An enticing entrance with a polished stone floor, fireplace, and stone staircase introduces the main rooms—a large sitting room with…
18th Century Manor, Bruniquel, Tarn-Et-Garonne, Midi Pyrénées, France
An 18th-century manor on over three acres of gardens and grounds in the Midi-Pyrénées region of Tarn-et-Garonne — a peaceful rural area known for its fruit, foie gras, duck, vineyards, and garlic — has been newly reminted to offer modern…
Chateau du Crestet, Provençe, France
From the ruins of a 12th-century monastery arose a modernist tour de force by the internationally acclaimed French architect, Roger Anger. In 1985 he embarked on the renovation of this historic property’s brickwork, arches, vaulted stone ceilings, and columns. Into…
Medieval Château, Drôme Provençale, France
MEDIEVAL CHATEAU IN DRÔME, FRANCE A romantic gateway to the 18th Century, the magnificent Medieval chateau has been lovingly restored. Commanding a perch atop one of the most charming listed villages in Drôme, French windows and expansive terraces showcase the…
Domaine le Canadel, Near Brignoles, Provençe, France
DOMAINE LE CANADEL, an enchanting 18th-century bastide, nestles on 172 hectares comprising woodland, an olive grove, a vineyard, and an ornamental lake. The farmhouse was extensively remodeled in 1993 by Bruno Lafourcade, the most sought-after restoration specialist in the South…
Côte d’Azur, Nice, France
High above Nice’s sparkling seafront and the Mediterranean’s Bay of Angels, panoramic views of the Côte d’Azur dazzle the eyes from the premier penthouse in the heart of the Promenade des Anglais. This sky loft retreat is ten minutes from Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport.
A Renaissance Perspective, Livorno, Italy
“Realize that everything connects to everything else.”Leonardo da Vinci Once the home of the Renaissance master, Leonardo da Vinci, this historic oceanfront Tuscan villa overlooks the Mediterranean Sea from a clifftop above the port town of Livorno, Italy, the maritime…
Haringvlietstraat, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Boerenwetering Canal flows directly behind the gardens of the robust modern estate, providing access to Amsterdam’s storied waterways from a floating dock. The property is currently configured in two parts: one serving as an office with its own entrance,…
Serebryakov, St. Petersburg, Russia
Serebryakov, a two-story 18th-century palace, is perched on the banks of the Gribovedov Canal in the heart of Kolomna, the most historic and romantic district in St. Petersburg. Fitted with state-of-the-art communication infrastructure, the seductive setting lies next to…
Swiss Bliss Mont-Pélerin, Switzerland
Once host to discerning cognoscenti as a fabled hotel, the historic Du Parc has undergone a metamorphosis Swiss style into Du Parc Kempinski Private Residences, bringing unprecedented international standards of luxury to a country long famous for its art of living. Twenty-four…
St. Moritz, Switzerland
Designed to savor the seasons at St. Moritz, the captivating chesa in the forest of prized Suvretta displays all of the traditional accoutrements cognoscenti have come to expect of the most glamorous and exciting ski mecca in the world. But…