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Betsy Akers – Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty

The gateway opens—and what do you see on the other side? Perhaps manicured gardens, meandering greenways, and magnificent parks. There could be verdant boulevards, vibrant arcades, and bustling boutiques. You may even find white-sand beaches, overwater bungalows, and crystal blue seas.

Gated communities are so covetable because they offer a highly customized lifestyle for those who call them home. And because there’s a limited number of residents, the personalized service and value these developments provide is genuinely second to none.

But that’s just a glimpse of what private, gated communities provide. Step across the threshold, and see six compelling reasons why these auspicious residences open a whole other world.

Reason 1: Let Your Property Provide the Latest Technology

Have you always wanted to live in a state-of-the-art sustainable home? Look no further than a private community outfitted with the cutting edge of clean energy technology.

Roberto Segura – Costa Rica Sotheby’s International Realty

This enclave of contemporary villas situated in Costa Rica—the world capital of eco-friendliness—is slated to implement wind and thermal power in the near future. But it’s already as green as can be, with primary forests, fruit-producing trees, and a dedicated gardener creating an environment of endless serenity.

Reason 2: Enjoying a Pastoral Life Has Never Been Easier

Speaking of beautiful, open spaces—perhaps you’ve fantasized about country living with a home on a large acreage, but balked at the thought of managing or harvesting such a massive property.

Rob Shelton – Island Sotheby’s International Realty

Again, a gated community can give you the lifestyle you’ve always wanted without all the rural responsibilities. In Hawaii, this agricultural development is owned and tended by Maui Grown Coffee so that you can live your ideal back-to-the-land lifestyle on one of the world’s most scenic and popular tropical islands.

Reason 3: Communities Built for Comfort and Convenience

Those who holiday at five-star resorts appreciate the amenities and white-glove service that is associated with the top hotel brands, but sky-high living over the long term isn’t for everyone.

Suzi Miller – Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty

A standalone dwelling near the new Ritz Carlton Resort in Paradise Valley offers a private, planned destination exquisitely designed to suit a relaxed and luxurious lifestyle. Taking it to a whole other level is the fact that Palmeraie, a deluxe shopping and dining destination, serves as an extension of the community.

Reason 4: World-Class Recreation Right Outside Your Door

The prospect of resort living may appeal to you, but perhaps you prefer the tranquility of a stand-alone estate that’s sufficiently distanced from nearby properties.

David McHugh and Heather Losa – LIV Sotheby’s International Realty

An alpine escape like Beaver Creek Resort has it all: access to top-quality amenities, an all-season recreational lifestyle, and such majestic, well-spaced properties that you may often forget you’re in a gated community.

Reason 5: Take Pride in Having Such a Prestigious Address

One of the greatest aspects of a gated community isn’t actually a tangible asset; it’s the sense of satisfaction that such a desirable residence affords.

Brenda Nieves – Puerto Rico Sotheby’s International Realty

Across the Caribbean, Puerto Rico’s Dorado Beach is acclaimed as one of the most illustrious resort destinations, so there’s a true thrill that comes from owning one of the 64 custom-designed homes in its own private neighborhood. And once you’re in, you’re among the fortunate few who have full access to its beach club, spa sanctuary, golf course, and fitness center, among other enviable amenities.

Reason 6: Indulge in Your Permanent All-Inclusive Vacation

Think of a holiday that has everything you could ever ask for—peaceful afternoons by the pool, gorgeous seashores steps away from the door, and the ability to feel far away from city life, even though all the necessities and luxuries you want are just a short drive away.

Cyprus Sotheby’s International Realty

This can be an everyday experience when you possess one of the 16 boutique villas in this idyllic coastal retreat on the island of Cyprus. Gated communities are beloved for the serenity and security they offer, and it doesn’t get more serene than a locale of such small scale, yet boasting such great esteem.

Across the globe, private, gated communities are in a league of their own—or even a world of their own, each an artfully crafted environment, event, and experience.

Explore luxury properties within gated communities worldwide.

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Gladwyne, Pennsylvania | Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty

Situated on 32.1 acres in one of the Philadelphia Main Line’s most exclusive areas, Linden Hill is a singular opportunity to experience estate living at its historic finest. The main residence and its dependencies are in excellent condition, having been magnificently maintained by the present owners. The property is notable for its world-class architecture and its very private, park-like setting. Designed between 1928 and 1931 by Edmund B. Gilchrist for stockbroker Rodman Ellison Griscom, the property was owned for more than 50 years by the Dorrance family of Campbell’s Soup Company.

Enter Linden Hill’s very secluded grounds and travel past fenced pastures and stone outbuildings reminiscent of a quaint French village. An initial courtyard formed by a turreted guest house, a 10-car garage, stables and an additional two-bedroom guest house leads to the crest of a hill. At the end of a narrow-walled lane, the magnificent manor house reveals itself, a majestic example of French Normandy-inspired design of breathtaking scale and symmetry.

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The illustrious Rosario Candela—one of the most widely esteemed residential architects of early-20th-century Manhattan—left a legacy of luxurious towers across the city as enduring examples of generous proportions and exceptional taste. This irreplaceable home at 955 Fifth Avenue is a testament to the richness and refinement of Candela’s aesthetic, paying homage to his trademark style in its light-flooded, elegantly detailed living and entertaining spaces and roomy, restful bedrooms. Enviable views of Central Park and new modern appointments and amenities—the result of a meticulous four-year renovation—make this an ideal residence for modern living and entertaining.

New York, New York | The Field Team, Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage

Occupying two levels, the approximately 5,000-square-foot home offers 13 voluminous rooms, among them five bedrooms and an array of inviting public spaces featuring such timeless details as original wide-plank oak floors, surfaces of Carrara marble, custom wood radiator covers, and handsome millwork. Storage is plentiful thanks to 15 thoughtfully outfitted closets. Central air conditioning with linear diffusers, an intercom system, Lutron lighting and Sonos sound systems, Waterworks fixtures, and two laundry rooms—one on each level—are among the numerous contemporary comforts and conveniences.

The grandeur begins in a gallery foyer that is inspired by a 16th-century Venetian palazzo and catches the eye with its geometric patterns of Carrara marble, custom Lindsey Adelman chandelier, regal staircase with artisanal cast-nickel banister, and Venetian plaster walls. Beyond are spaces designed for sophisticated living and entertaining. The impressive living room boasts direct views of the park and a wood-burning fireplace with a custom-carved mantel from France, while the formal dining room beguiles with wide windows, an antiqued mirror wall, and pocket doors concealing a lovely marble and nickel bar and buffet.

The sleek chef’s kitchen facilitates fabulous feasts and fêtes with its eight-burner Viking range, dual ovens, Sub-Zero refrigerator and wine chiller, Miele dishwasher, custom Franke sink, bookmatched granite countertops and backsplashes, and windowed butler’s pantry with wine storage. Accompanying are a bright breakfast room with a built-in Caesarstone table and a white leather banquette and a staff room with an en suite bath.

Atop the dramatic staircase are two wings enclosed by custom-designed pocket doors. The owner’s wing encompasses a spacious bedroom with park vistas, two dressing rooms, multiple closets, and a marble-clad bath with a rainfall shower and a soaking tub as well as a library with handsome quilted-leather walls, a wood-burning fireplace, and large picture windows overlooking Central Park. Three generous guest bedrooms and two baths are secluded in the second wing along with a media room, recreation room, or gym.

The prestigious cooperative building is ideally sited on Manhattan’s Gold Coast—facing the park between 76th and 77th Streets. Ownership includes two welcome storage rooms, pets are welcome, and residents benefit from a full-time door attendant, a live-in manager, a state-of-the-art gym, and a landscaped roof garden with panoramas of treetops and the city skyline. Steps from the natural beauty of the park as well as dining, shopping, and entertainment destinations, this architecturally significant building remains at the heart of consummate New York living, just as it was when it first opened its doors in the 1930s.

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Dana Lansing – Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty

Is wabi sabi a philosophy or a design style? It’s notoriously difficult to delineate as a concept—so much so that in Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Art of Impermanence, author Andrew Juniper notes that “even the most ambitious Japanese scholars would give it a wide berth and uphold the Japanese tradition of talking about it in only the most poetic terms.”

Unlike a typical Western understanding of philosophy, wabi sabi can’t be reduced to tenets, axioms, or principles, nor can it be summed up by a set of stylistic rules. Instead, it’s a lived, aesthetic experience that permeates the everyday—making the mundane appear sublime.

To see the ethos of wabi sabi at work as both a visual style and a lifestyle, look to Villa Terra—a tranquil, 14-acre estate in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

An All-Encompassing Sense of Serenity

Surfaces weathered and textured by time. Craftsmanship bearing the tell-tale traces of the human hand. Natural elements enhanced by objects, plants, and outdoor scenery. These are signature themes of a wabi sabi look, where contrived symmetry and artifice are superseded by a tangible appreciation for materiality and mutability.

Dana Lansing – Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty

At Villa Terra, a hewn entryway of stone steps leads straight to the heart of the home, where a foyer of simple, elegant furnishings leads to an expansive living room. Look underfoot at the tiles; unlike a typical show home where floors are uniform, every panel here is unique in tone and texture, unifying the organic, artistic, and authentic. The hearth is majestic because of its coarseness, matched by the coffee table—minimalistic in style, but maximalist in substance.

Embrace the Perfection of Imperfections

The name “Villa Terra” translates literally to “country house of the earth,” and the kitchen, with its rustic beauty and rough edges, demonstrates this with a distinctly wabi sabi aesthetic.

Dana Lansing – Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty

Notice how each of the hourglass stools differs slightly in structure, and how they’re neither planar, polished, nor even. Observe how the blemishes on the terracotta floors are flaunted rather than concealed, and how the woven rugs contribute layers of warmth and color without distracting from the functional simplicity of the space.

The Beauty and Warmth of the Well-Worn

How can wabi sabi be conveyed in words? “Wabi” (侘) has multiple meanings: simplicity, humility, melancholy, and an appreciation for serenity. Likewise, “sabi” (寂) is rich in possible interpretations, including the recognition that faded and worn-out objects have an intrinsic beauty. Together, they emphasize the value of reality and ephemerality—taking time to take stock of incredible beauty in an imperfect world.

Dana Lansing – Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty

With its remarkable views of the surrounding environment, Villa Terra’s primary suite invites quiet contemplation. Rugged stonework and raw textiles, juxtaposed with soft blankets and plush pillows, create an ambience of blissful, rejuvenating harmony.

Admire the Nuances of Natural Textures

Comfort is crucial. While wabi sabi interiors often appear spare, they’re not meant to be museums—seen but not touched; nor are they monasteries, where purpose overrides pleasure. Instead, they’re well-worn because they’re well-loved and built for a life well-lived.

Dana Lansing – Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty

The ensuite in Villa Terra epitomizes this, from the luminous wooden paneling of the custom sauna to the rich radiance of the terrazzo surfaces. It’s a space that’s beautiful in form because it’s beautiful in function, infused with an earthiness that feels as fabulous as it looks.

Celebrate Transition and Transformation

Wabi sabi is about engaging all the senses, which is why the grounds and gardens of Villa Terra are so spectacular. The breeze blowing through the canopy of the trees and the gentle babbling of Cooks Creek provide a soothing backtrack while enjoying the veranda, fire pit, and sunbathing patio. So too do the therapeutic aromas that change with the seasons, from blooming spring flowers to falling autumn leaves.

If there’s a lesson to learn from wabi sabi, perhaps it’s that the only true flawlessness can be found in flaws, and the only true timelessness can be found in age. It’s in this spirit that homes like Villa Terra continue to awe and inspire their residents.

Interested in learning more about features of Japanese design? See these six popular interior design trends.

Whether dramatic or demure, a water feature brings calming sounds and natural visual appeal to any home. Each of these four properties—from East Coast to West—uses water to turn an outdoor area into an oasis that can be both striking and serene.

Lush Brentwood Beauty

 Janelle Friedman | Sotheby’s International Realty – Santa Monica – Venice Brokerage

This serene sanctuary occupies two lush acres in the heart of Brentwood. In addition to a stylish contemporary residence and a pool house with a bar and a sauna, it includes a tennis and sports court, a gazebo perfect for alfresco dining and games, expanses of green lawn, a dedicated flower and vegetable garden, a pergola with a fire pit, paths that wind through the acreage to a yoga and meditation platform, and a waterfall that links the relaxing spa with the swimming pool below.

Eye-Catching Upper East Side Style

Beverly J. Cole | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage

On a lovely tree-lined street between Lexington and Park Avenues, this impeccably renovated 7,200-square-foot townhouse offers an ideal flow for sophisticated living and entertaining. Highlights include five bedroom suites, a state-of-the-art kitchen, a wine cellar, a new elevator, a modern security system, and a spacious, shady arbored garden with a peaceful fountain. The 1899 building is a designated city landmark steps from popular restaurants and shops as well as Central Park.

Modern Masterpiece

 Simon Beardmore | Sotheby’s International Realty – Brentwood Brokerage

Perched on the verge of the Brentwood Country Club, this irreplaceable 5,598-square-foot residence exemplifies chic contemporary style. It boasts a spacious primary suite with walk-in closets, a chef’s kitchen with Miele appliances and a butler’s pantry, and a rooftop deck with an outdoor kitchen, a spa, and expansive golf course views. In the open living area, sets of Fleetwood doors offer a wide, picturesque view of the colorful backyard and its tranquil water feature and pool.

Distinctive Houston Hideaway

Lisa Marshall | Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty

The light-flooded contemporary interiors of this distinctive 6,139-square-foot Houston home are ideal for entertaining and displaying an art collection. The residence features four spacious bedrooms, living and dining spaces, a wet bar, media and family rooms, and an elevator. Overlooked by the living room, family room, and superior kitchen through oversized windows, the striking swimming pool is accompanied by fire bowls, a summer kitchen, and dramatic deck jets.

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Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home.

Wilson, Wyoming | Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty

Located on prime fishing land, this 11,532-square-foot log residence sits on 53.64 acres.

Historic Georgia Home That’s Hosted Presidents and Celebrities Coming to the Market – Mansion Global

Don’t miss this showstopper with arena, incredible house and jaw-dropping views – Horse & Hound

Peak Real Estate: This Tiny Wyoming Community Has Some of the Country’s Priciest Mountain Homes – The Wall Street Journal

A Pristine, International Style Home Seeks $1.4M in Michigan – Dwell

8 Best Places to Live in North Carolina — From Big Cities to Small Towns – Travel + Leisure

Princeton manor designed by Mar-a-Lago architect lists for $4.3M – 6sqft

Hot Property: Have the Whole Thing in Woods Hole – Boston Herald

Friendly and Sedate, Nashville’s Oak Hill Offers a Relaxed Lifestyle That’s Close to Everything – Mansion Global

$800,000 Homes in Idaho, Texas and Oregon – The New York Times

A Fashion-Forward Milan Apartment Blending Period Details and Fresh Updates Asks $2.3M – Cottages &

Gardens

A Texas Castle—Complete With Turrets and Battlements—Lists for $7.85 Million – Mansion Global

Two of Jackie Kennedy’s Former Georgetown Homes Are For Sale – Town & Country

Homes for Sale in New Jersey and Connecticut – The New York Times

Sprawling Artist’s Retreat in New Mexico Desert Offers Inspiration on 11 Acres – Realtor.com

6 distinctive homes full of color – The Week

‘Mountain Retreat’ in Santa Fe Listed for $3.97M – Albuquerque Business First

Portugal Will Weather the End of Its Golden Visa Program Just Fine – Mansion Global

Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York – The New York Times

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Vancouver, Canada | Sotheby’s International Realty Canada

This residence was designed by award-winning Architect Nick Milkovich, whose vision was to create a private oasis for those who appreciate nature by integrating the natural landscape into the design. Located within steps of Sandy Cove Beach, the home is situated to maximize ocean views.

Solid concrete construction creates a modern and minimalist look adorned by top-of-the-line finishes, steel columns, cross laminated timber panels, floor to ceiling windows, and expertly engineered glass doors and windows.

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Beyond steadfast iron gates, a long private drive leads past an inviting tennis court and through an allée of trees to this palatial residence on the banks of Warren’s Cove. Exemplifying the quintessential style of the East Coast’s waterfront—with its gambrel roof, crisp cedar shingles, stately turret, and covered porches—it was created with careful thought, impeccable attention to detail, unspared expense, and an unprecedented dedication to the highest standards and quality. The result: a captivating venue for relaxed yet refined living and entertaining.

Osterville Massachusetts | Jack Cotton Jr., Sotheby’s International Realty – Osterville Brokerage

The interiors—in excess of 14,000 square feet—are dazzlingly distinctive, beginning in a foyer with deeply hued herringbone-patterned hardwood floors and a lovely staircase that—along with a rare elevator and an auxiliary staircase—connects all three levels. The heart of the home is a magnificent great room with a soaring ceiling, a striking modern fireplace and media wall, double-height sets of windows allowing for floods of light and picturesque southerly water views, an elegant crystal chandelier, and dining space designed for a crowd. The adjoining open kitchen steals the show with bold blue cabinetry that echoes the sea outside, two marble-topped islands—one with counter seating—classic cabinetry and hardware, regal golden accents, dramatic starburst light fixtures, and a stainless-steel range with double ovens. Nearby is a warm wood-paneled library with a coffered ceiling, a wall of built-in bookshelves, an adjoining wet bar with unique wine storage. On the level below, a beguiling periwinkle-blue cocktail bar recalling the speakeasies of old accompanies a media and game room with space for a built-in wide-screen television or monitor and a wine cellar with an impressive capacity.

One of seven bedrooms, the luxurious ground-level owner’s suite includes a serene sleeping space with French doors to a sun-washed terrace and a lavish bath with a singular rectangular soaking tub and a two-person shower—both with august detailing. A boutique-inspired closet with a window seat will impress any fashionista with its dressing island, shoe shelving and closet spaces with glass doors, multiple mirrored surfaces, and generous natural light. Each of the guest suites is similarly stylish and sophisticated. Two are secluded above the three-car garage in a guest apartment with a kitchenette, and one includes a delightful window-wrapped sitting area tucked into the home’s turret.

Elsewhere are a butler’s pantry, hobby and exercise rooms, office space, a light-flooded art studio with a wall of windows and French doors, a family room, a resort-caliber spa that includes a massage table and a salon, and two laundry rooms—one with ample cabinets and a farm sink set in marble countertops. The residence also offers an impressive array of versatile, flexible spaces capable of serving a variety of other purposes.

Glass-sided stairs rise to the home’s upper level, which primarily comprises an impressive great room encompassing living and dining spaces warmed by a dazzling double-sided steel fireplace and a streamlined chef’s kitchen with superior appliances and counter seating. Multiple senses are engaged here, with mesmerizing views, a notable tinted-glass-walled wine room, a wet bar, and theater components ingeniously concealed behind automatic sliding panels bearing a dramatic wood-grain pattern.

An expansive terrace, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, and multiple covered and open-air spaces for alfresco dining and lounging surround the alluring infinity-edge swimming pool. Beyond, vibrant verdant lawn stretches toward groves of stalwart trees, waving wild sea grasses, and a private dock that encourages relaxation and revelry on or near the water. In its entirety, the estate comprises 5.18 enviable acres that face south across the cove—in a grand, almost mythical way bringing to mind the fictional homes of Jay Gatsby and his social circle of early-20th-century jetsetters. Much like the estates that hosted their glamorous gatherings, this Cape Cod retreat epitomizes enduring American style, consummate luxury, sought-after prestige, and priceless proximity to hypnotic, inspiring coastal waters.

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Showcasing the height of new luxury construction in some of the world’s most sought after locations, explore an exclusive new development from our worldwide network.

Chicago, Illinois | Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty

Welcome to One Chicago — 77 visionary homes in the sky, starting on the 44th floor, with spectacular city and lake views. Merging the exclusive neighborhoods of the Gold Coast and River North, One Chicago offers a whole new perspective on city living, just blocks from the lakefront at State and Superior.

The covered motor court with dedicated valet marks the beginning of an elegant arrival sequence. An exclusive door team is there to welcome residents and guests to the hands free elevators, which lead to residences with secure Latch Hardware entry systems.

A sense of light and space in the open plan living area reveals awe-inspiring views and finishes, such as wide plank European oak wood floors, custom stepped ceiling details and full height windows. A custom-designed O’Brien Harris kitchen lies at the heart of each residence. Generous dimensions, beautifully appointed closets, and natural finishes allow for a peaceful sleep in the bedrooms, equipped with Ketra circadian lighting. Sleek baths offer floor-to-ceiling slab porcelain, custom vanities, oversized showers and Kalista fixtures.

Generous setbacks allow for uniquely large terraces, including the amenity deck. Residents will enjoy an exclusive membership to Life Time Athletic Resort and Spa’s diamond level private club. Everyday fine dining, and a flagship Whole Foods are at the ground level.

One Chicago offers a refined, beautifully appointed way of living in Chicago’s most desirable neighborhood. With a wealth of amenities and an elegant approach to design, these residences offer the quiet tranquility of a private retreat with all the excitement of a city address.

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These five bright and beautiful residences use plentiful windows or full walls of glass to maximize natural light and make the most of their singular settings, from Southern California to Central Park South.

Contemporary Beauty in Bel Air

 Neyshia Go | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage

This light-flooded contemporary farmhouse boasts impeccable attention to detail, the finest fixtures and finishes, and an array of amenities. Highlights include living and dining rooms; a butler’s pantry; a chef’s kitchen and family room with a bar; a lounge, study, or gym; six bedrooms; an office; and a verdant backyard with a dazzling pool and spa. Plentiful windows, soaring ceilings, a lofty openness, and light organic shades allow nearly every space—with the obvious exception of the state-of-the-art theater—to feel suffused with a glorious glow.

Mediterranean-Style Majesty

Mayli Garcia-Velez | Equestrian Sotheby’s International Realty

On a prestigious street in the Palm Beach Polo Golf and Country Club, this majestic 5,506-square-foot residence is distinguished by its pervasive minimalist palette and stately classical details. Each of the five bedrooms is perfectly peaceful and accompanied by its own bath. In the primary living spaces, Palladian-inspired windows admit light from multiple directions, admitting views of the impeccably manicured grounds and the Dunes Preserve while creating an impressively bright and airy ambience.

Cape Cod Charmer

 Susan Challenger | Sotheby’s International Realty – Falmouth Brokerage

On the banks of Vineyard Sound, this shingled charmer exemplifies the timeless appeal of Cape Cod, complete with a private beach. Nearly every room enjoys an alluring view, from the delightful kitchen and breakfast room to the three restful bedrooms. In the comfortable living room, a stone fireplace adds warmth and rugged character, while oversized windows and doors turn ocean vistas into dynamic art and flood the space with lovely light. A two-car garage and a basement are welcome extras.

Chic Escape Above Central Park South

Ryan Sherman | Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage

Cinematic vistas and glorious light are hallmarks of this chic three-bedroom condominium occupying half a floor above Central Park South. Created by Robert A.M. Stern Architects and designer Thierry Despont, it features a great room enjoying an iconic view through oversized windows and a stylish kitchen with striking surfaces, Miele and Sub-Zero appliances, and more exceptional light and vistas. The building offers an indoor pool, a gym and spa, a sports court, a roof garden, a theater, a game room, and a wine-tasting room.

Timeless Santa Fe Compound

Caroline Russell | Sotheby’s International Realty – Santa Fe Brokerage

On a colorful hilltop on Santa Fe’s historic Eastside, this timeless 6,104-square-foot compound—a main residence and a two-bedroom guesthouse—combines traditional Pueblo and Territorial styles to in a unique setting for sophisticated Southwestern living and entertaining. Abundant windows, skylights, and French doors fill the home with the distinctive, pervasive light for which “the City Different” is loved. Generous proportions, graceful arches, tall beamed ceilings, diamond plaster walls, and a chic light-toned color scheme further the enchantingly lofty feel.

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Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home.

Solebury, Pennsylvania | Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty, Sothey’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage

The roughly 17,900-square-foot estate on 44 acres would set a record if it sells for that price

A Massive Estate in Pennsylvania’s Bucks County Asks $14.5 Million – The Wall Street Journal

You Need to See This Stunning New Mexico Home with the Conversation Pit of Your Dreams – Dwell

$900,000 Homes in California – The New York Times

Five of the world’s best homes for sale in tech hubs – Financial Times

Bangkok’s Sukhumvit, in the Heart of the City, Is Made for Gastronomes and Families, Alike – Mansion

Dubai’s Unstoppable Luxury Housing Market Just Set Another Record – Bloomberg

Global

‘I Went Through the Doggy Door.’ When Real-Estate Pros Get Locked Out of Listings. – The Wall Street Journal

7 Luxury Ranches Across the American West – Robb Report

Jackie Kennedy’s Former D.C. Home Is On The Market For $26.5 Million – Forbes

Live Out Your Banshees of Inisherin Dreams in This Coastal Irish Mansion – Country and Townhouse

Tamarama Skye Penthouse – Uncrate

A Philanthropist’s Grand Estate in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts – Mansion Global

‘Intoxicating’ cliffside mansion & private island on the market in Ireland – PrimeResi

Washington, D.C., Penthouse Fetches $12.762 Million, Becoming Priciest Condo in Nation’s Capital – The Wall Street Journal

Stunning New Memorial Mansion Is Largest New Construction Ever In Villages – Paper City

Homes for Sale in New Jersey and Connecticut – The New York Times

L.A.’s New Mansion Tax Put Sellers on a Deal-Making Deadline – The Wall Street Journal

Inside a $17.2 Million Napa Valley Estate With Gobsmacking Views of Wine Country – Robb Report

A 23-Acre Estate with 9 Stables, Tennis Court, Swimming Pool, 5-Bed Main House – Horse & Hound

In Los Angeles, a Revived Midcentury Decked Out in Redwood and Brick Asks $2.6M – Dwell

Hot property: five homes for sale in the Dordogne, France – Financial Times

John Steinbeck’s Hamptons Home Sells for $13.5M – The New York Post

Historic French Castle With 26 Bedrooms Lists for €14.84 Million – Mansion Global

Santa Fe Home With Space to Entertain 150 People Listed for $3.99M – Albuquerque Journal

How the neo rich are fuelling India’s luxury real estate market – The Week

9 Luxe Homes With Over-The-Top Game Rooms – Robb Report

$295,000 Homes in New York, the District of Columbia and Illinois – The New York Times

 

Neyshia Go and Charlie Edgar – Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage

Basketball is a game beloved by millions across the globe, and played by people of all backgrounds, genders, ages, and abilities. And while March Madness—college basketball’s season-ending tournament and one of sports’ most popular spectacles—lasts less than a month, enthusiasm for the game endures perennially.

As such, home courts have long been a sought-after amenity in the world’s most impressive properties. Here’s a closer look at five incredible homes and the sport that helped inspire them.

By the Birthplace of Basketball

Rita Kirby – Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty

Located amid the beauty of Blue Heron Lake in Bedford, New York, this magnificent country lodge is set between two basketball landmarks. Not far to the north, Springfield, Massachusetts, is the birthplace of James Naismith, who invented the sport in 1891.The iconic Madison Square Garden is not far to the south in New York City.

Naismith would be proud of this property’s indoor basketball court, as his mission was to devise a game for students to play on rainy days. It delivers stylish functionality with a climbing wall behind the backboard and immediate access to the garden.

The Origins of March Madness

Izabela Dianovsky – Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty

Illinois may be best known in basketball circles for being the state of the legendary Chicago Bulls, but it has another hardwood-specific claim to fame. It was here the term “March Madness” was officially coined by Henry V. Porter in 1939 to describe the collegial furor that surrounded basketball tournaments in the state.

It’s therefore fitting that this elegant Georgian-style estate, dating from 1936, boasts its own scenic half-court, along with a soccer field, swimming pool, spa, and expansive, beautifully landscaped yards. The majesty of the exteriors is matched by the interiors, which were fully renovated over the course of more than three years.

A Pastime Everyone Can Enjoy

Mark Lowham – TTR Sotheby’s International Realty

Since 2008, the Sports & Fitness Industry Association has been tracking people’s participation in major team sports—and year after year, basketball has beaten baseball, soccer, football, and hockey by an enormous margin. Its 2022 report states that 27.1 million Americans over the age of six played basketball at least once the previous year.

So it comes as no surprise that when this brand-new mansion was recently built on the banks of the Potomac River, a state-of-the-art basketball court was included. It’s truly a masterpiece, with its own exterior entrance for players and spectators, the same flooring as pro stadiums, and authentic Spalding hoops.

Embracing the Athletic Lifestyle

Chris Klug and Soffia Wardy – Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty

Aspen, Colorado, has a well-deserved reputation as one of the world’s great recreation capitals, so it’s a perfect place for a basketball aficionado to call home. After all, the game requires some intense feats of physicality—in a single game, a professional player might run the equivalent of four miles.

Along with its regulation basketball court, this sprawling ranch features a professional tennis court, racquetball court, swimming pool, steam room, and fully equipped gym—all part of an indoor athletic facility spanning nearly 16,000 square feet. There are also 21 acres of fields, forests, and pastures on the property, so residents can immerse themselves in the great outdoors.

Cheering for the Home Team(s)

Neyshia Go and Charlie Edgar – Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage

Any true basketball fan will feel at home in California, which boasts more professional teams than any other state. This palatial property, dubbed the Prancing Horse Estate, is close enough to Los Angeles that you could pull for either the Lakers or the Clippers—though its panoramic outdoor court is decidedly Lakers-themed.

The basketball court isn’t the only showstopper on the grounds. Formal gardens, equestrian facilities, koi ponds, citrus groves, and vineyards growing Grenache and Pinot Noir make this Santa Barbara mansion feel like a royal residence, as do the breathtaking views of the surrounding valley.

Basketball is a game that has justly earned worldwide acclaim, and this hasn’t been lost on the world’s best architects and designers. So when looking for a luxury home that encourages an active, vibrant lifestyle, keep an eye out for hoops.

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