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Featuring curated videos from the most sought-after destinations the world over, discover this week’s Video of the Week.

Sunny Isles Beach, Florida | Inga Boutboul, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

Jade Beach Penthouse is a double-story sanctuary offering sweeping views of the ocean and city skyline. The expansive floor plan features five bedrooms and a sophisticated main living area adorned with 21-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Adjacent to the formal dining area, a dramatic temperature-controlled glass wine vault capable of housing 120 bottles is accompanied by a marble wine tasting table. Opposite, a contemporary floating staircase enhances the space’s airy volume. The home also showcases a bespoke eat-in kitchen with seamless integration of top-tier appliances.

Upstairs, the master bedroom suite is a luxurious pace for rest and restoration, enhanced by a nearby gym area offers ease and convenience and expansive wraparound terraces. The residence is complemented by an array of lavish 5-star amenities, including sunrise and sunset pools, a restaurant, spa, gym, and beach service.

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Taking its name from the Latin word for “heavenly” or “of the sky,” the one-of-a-kind estate known as Celestia Sonoma—a 5,749-square-foot residence and its distinctive observatory cum guesthouse—occupies some 37 secluded acres in the rarefied hills outside Sonoma.

Sonoma, California | Bob Pennypacker, Eric Ziedrich, Sotheby’s International Realty – Sonoma Brokerage

Award-winning Darryl Roberson, founder of the internationally acclaimed Studios Architecture, designed this home as his personal residence. Roberson remained at the forefront of commercial architecture for most of his career, helping to establish interiors as a vital form of architecture. He led the movement to create more flexible professional environments, creating innovative interiors for Fortune 500 companies, technology firms, and institutions of higher learning. The interiors of his own home reflect his vision, his exceptional attention to detail, and his goal of creating spaces both functional and fashionable.

Throughout the property, organic materials help the crisp contemporary lines and spaces feel grounded. Rooms flow seamlessly, from a living area with warm wood paneling, a sleek fireplace, rock accent walls, and intricate steel and wood ceiling beams that emphasize the play of light and shadow to a serene minimalist dining room with a series of glass doors and a view of green and golden hills. Window walls blur the lines between indoors and out, creating a virtual harmony between the two—a rapport that often becomes actual, as when the entertaining spaces give way effortlessly to a dining and lounging deck with a fire pit. Wood elements and a sweeping vista dominate in the kitchen, which is outfitted with stainless-steel appliances and a glass-topped oval island. The owner’s bedroom includes its own balcony and is wrapped in glass walls revealing a postcard-worthy pastoral outlook. In the airy lower-level library, three floor-to-ceiling windows provide generous light and views. The residence easily accommodates both serene private moments and festive celebrations with its yoga studio and a wine room.

Outdoors, a series of terraced spaces linked by lighted steps offers a refreshing swimming pool, a grassy lawn, a sunny patio, and a spa. When not diverted by celestial objects or local scenery, visitors will appreciate the quintessentially contemporary guesthouse, which features a glass-walled living area, a fireplace, and built-ins for books and media; a kitchen with counter seating; and a bedroom with a bank of built-ins, tall windows with an idyllic view, and a bath with large glass-walled skylit shower.

Further afield, a stream cascades over rocks through groves of trees that create a soothing curtain of green. A panorama unfolds all the way across the valley, although here, one’s attention is more often intentionally directed upward, toward the sparkling night sky. The allures of San Francisco and the numerous urbane attractions of the Bay Area can be enjoyed within an hour’s drive, yet resolutely and perennially, Celestia Sonoma—in keeping with its name—feels worlds away.

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This September, Sotheby’s will present Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the public and private realm of a global icon.

A world-renowned rock superstar, away from the stage Freddie Mercury was a deeply educated collector. Across a series of auctions, Sotheby’s auction house presents fashion, musical instruments, personal papers, possessions and photographs, furniture, and jewels accrued over the course of fifty years.

This collection has been meticulously preserved at his beloved home at Garden Lodge for over three decades and displays a quality and diversity of works that are a testament not only to his manifold passions, but innate style, and brilliant mind.

The Evening Sale

The Evening Sale pays tribute to Freddie Mercury’s inimitable life, work and art, and is a multi-category sale comprising a refined selection of artworks, objects, costumes and lyrics.

 

On Stage

Freddie Mercury’s onstage presence was electrifying. His innate theatricality, charisma, attention to detail and ability to totally inhabit the songs transfixed audiences throughout his career. This sale brings together the costumes, instruments, lyrics and objects that made magic.

 

At Home

At Home gives a glimpse into the remarkable world Freddie created at Garden Lodge. Behind that famous green door, visitors were met with an unrivaled collection of fine and decorative arts, porcelain and glass, all lovingly assembled over the years through his careful selection of works. Guests to the house were witness to this celebration of craftsmanship, with many pieces being the finest examples of their kind.

 

In Love With Japan

In the Spring of 1975, during the first of many visits while on tour, Freddie fell in love with Japan. It is through this important collection of Japanese art and objects that we see the breadth of Freddie’s profound passion for the country. Woodblock prints by the great masters, gem-like lacquer, fluid silk and fine porcelain all show Freddie’s adoration of Japan, as well as his academic expertise in the history of its culture and craft.

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These Craftsman-style homes capture the warm, welcoming spirit of early-20th-century America with their natural materials, hand-wrought details, artisanal character, and organic palettes.

Historic Hollywood Charm

JoAnna Hennessy | Sotheby’s International Realty – Brentwood Brokerage

Dating to 1912 and painstakingly updated and augmented, this five-bedroom Craftsman-style residence provides a reminder of an enchanting bygone era. Its historic character is readily apparent in an iconic façade with storybook detailing, richly hued walnut floors, vintage windows and French doors, and period cabinetry and shelving; while museum-quality lighting, appliances, and baths are stylishly modern. The home is surrounded by lush landscaping, mature fruit trees, garden beds, and a pool on a private corner lot at the base of the Hollywood Hills.

A Piece of Pasadena History

 Mark Ogden | Sotheby’s International Realty – Pasadena Brokerage

Enveloped by lush, flourishing greenery near Brookside Park and the legendary Rose Bowl, this unique three-bedroom Pasadena home combines portions of an 1898 Craftsman residence and a 1950s addition. Eye-catching late-19th-century elements—including a low-pitched roof with exposed beams, a generous front porch, rugged woodwork and stonework, ornate leaded and stained glass, diamond-paned windows, and stately carved and coffered ceilings—harmonize with a pleasingly minimalist midcentury aesthetic. The property also includes inviting patio areas and a pool. 

Southern California Craftsman Compound

 Taryn Martin | Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito – Coast Village Road Brokerage

In one of Santa Barbara’s most desirable neighborhoods, this gem was built in 1890 and represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Southern California history. A wide, welcoming front porch; delightfully colorful window trim; warmly hued original hardwood floors; and eye-catching ceiling beams are among the lovely period details. The estate is a legal triplex, consisting of a 1,515-square-foot main residence and two additional one-bedroom apartments or guest quarters with private yards.

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About Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC

Founded in 1976 to provide independent brokerages with a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury listings, the Sotheby’s International Realty network was designed to connect the finest independent real estate companies to the most prestigious clientele in the world. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services. In February 2004, Realogy entered into a long-term strategic alliance with Sotheby’s, the operator of the auction house. The agreement provided for the licensing of the Sotheby’s International Realty name and the development of a full franchise system. Affiliations in the system are granted only to brokerages and individuals meeting strict qualifications. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC supports its affiliates with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational and business development resources. Franchise affiliates also benefit from an association with the venerable Sotheby’s auction house, established in 1744.

Folke H. Bergstrom – Chile Sotheby’s International Realty 

The world’s most illustrious new properties provide a prophetic and tantalizing peek into the future. Luminaries in the fields of architecture, interior decor, and industrial design integrate bold new technological features and innovations long before they’ve become commercially viable for the mass market.

So what will tomorrow’s luxury homes look like, according to today’s most prestigious residences? All signs point to a surging appreciation for sustainability. This is not simply because it’s the responsible path and because lower resource consumption leads to lower costs. Sustainable design is an aesthetic movement as much as it is a social movement, transforming how a home looks, feels, and interacts with the planet.

There are many techniques, technologies, and features that contribute to the sustainable designs that are at the forefront of new architectural trends.

Elegance and Efficiency

Clint Ballard and Michael Pallier – Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty 

Generating renewable power through photovoltaics is green, clean, and gaining prevalence in homes across all markets. In the past, the main barrier to adoption has been the fact that differences in location, weather, season, and time of day make it difficult to completely switch to living off the grid. However, the evolution of battery storage technology is rendering these hurdles obsolete—and even when homes don’t embrace full off-grid living, dwellings can still reduce their environmental footprint significantly through a combination of solar power and high-efficiency lighting and appliances.

Clint Ballard and Michael Pallier – Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty 

That’s precisely the approach taken by this contemporary mansion that is one of the most coveted addresses in Sydney’s premier neighborhood. A subtle solar installation provides the power for parts of the home such as the glamorous guest suite and impressive lap pool, while specialized fixtures—appliances by Miele and Gaggenau and lighting by Flos, Reggiani, and Produzione Privata—help limit the amount of electricity the home consumes.

Minimal Impact, Maximum Inspiration

Folke H. Bergstrom – Chile Sotheby’s International Realty 

The phrase “ecological footprint” is often a figurative description of the extent to which a person, place, or activity affects the environment—but in the world of sustainable design, it can also be a literal description. From this perspective, truly visionary properties are those with the lightest touch on their surroundings. These properties not only leave local ecosystems intact, but actually steward and nurture their vitality so that flora and fauna can thrive.

Folke H. Bergstrom – Chile Sotheby’s International Realty 

Built from organic materials endemic to the region and ensconced in a custom-made meadow of native vegetation, this architectural masterpiece near the town of Quebrada El Maqui elevates sustainability to a whole new level. The property is entirely regenerative—it was constructed on a previously eroded hillside and has helped bring the verdant scenery back to life—and it ensures the site remains pristine. Thanks to its onsite water treatment plant, even the swimming pool is chemical-free.

The Brilliance of Passive Design

Gary de Valle and Bev Malan – Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty

While sustainable design features such as solar panels and water purification systems play an active role in enhancing the resilience of a property, there are also ways to ensure a residence remains comfortable in all seasons without consuming a single joule of power. This is known as passive design, and at a time when homeowners are seeking strategies to reduce their use of energy and resources while adapting to a changing climate, it can be a game-changer for sustainability.

Gary de Valle and Bev Malan – Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty

Just look at the layout of this grand light-filled sanctuary set in the foothills between the Hawequa and Jonkershoek Nature Reserves. The primary living space opens to a north-facing patio and garden—a strategic orientation, since that provides the greatest direct sunlight. Of course, the breathtaking mountain vistas that sweep across the backyard make for an exceptional bonus.

Renewable, resilient, and self-reliant homes are the evolving frontier of luxury real estate, and are setting the sustainable design trends that the rest of the world will follow.

Some countries are ahead of the sustainability curve. See why Costa Rica is a hub for sustainable home design.

Featuring curated videos from the most sought-after destinations the world over, discover this week’s Video of the Week.

Boyce, Virginia | Chris Lazare, Mauritius Sotheby’s International Realty

This spectacular villa boasts superb sea, golf, and mountain views, part of the panoramic backdrop of this stunning piece of the island. Located on the East coast of Mauritius, the home combines luxury living with masterfully executed architecture and design.

Comprising six bedrooms and a landscaped private garden highlighted by a stunning 25-meter-long pool, the villa offers perfect spaces for rest and relaxation.

Adjacent to the stunning swimming pool, the large open plan kitchen and living space form the heart of the villa. Each of the rooms has been individually decorated and all feature bespoke, locally-made furniture.

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In January of 1781—during the last years of the Revolutionary War—George Balfour, captain of the British ship HMS Culloden, encountered severe weather while trying to navigate from Block Island Sound to the Atlantic and ran ashore on a peninsula near Montauk. No longer seaworthy, the ship was burned so as not to be taken by American soldiers, but the peninsula where Culloden met her end still bears her name, and her remains—discovered in the 1970s—have become an underwater park listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Less than two miles south of that fateful point is a lane commemorating Captain Balfour, and this new residence is tucked atop a bluff there, amid enduring coastal flora, eyeing the waves as though keeping watch for other ships heading oceanward.

Montauk, New York | Rylan Jacka, Sotheby’s International Realty – East Hampton Brokerage

The historic environs notwithstanding, the 5,100-square-foot home—created by esteemed designer Rob McKinley, who co-founded Montauk’s Surf Lodge and whose work is celebrated as both playful and chic—is thoroughly modern, brimming with serene natural hues and suffused with the seaside’s singular glow. In nearly every room, oversized windows face the water full-on, offering picturesque views largely composed of blue and green, two of nature’s most calming colors. Numerous spaces open to porches that abut coastal greenery or balconies that gaze at the refreshing ocean waters beyond. Overall, the ambience is open, airy, and effortless.

The kitchen and breakfast area overlook and give way to a contemporary infinity-edge pool and spa, with floating shelving ensuring that the verdant view and glorious light remain uninterrupted. Other storage and top-tier appliances are sleekly streamlined. With its whitewashed wood walls and picture window, an intimate sitting area is suffused with a photographic radiance and includes a discrete but convenient bar, while the larger living space is anchored by a cozy fireplace bookended by storage for a day’s supply of wood. Warmer earthen hues are the primary allure of the media room, although a set of paned glass doors affords a view of and access to a deck, the grounds, and the sound. The primary bedroom—one of five suites—is a lofty aerie with a view of treetops and the horizon and glass doors accessing a wraparound deck. A chic soaking tub enveloped by tony tile in an organic tone exemplifies the suite’s restrained luxury.

The secluded 1.6-acre property—hidden at the end of a long private drive off a quiet cul-de-sac—also features a pool house with an impressively stylish bath, a freestanding two-car garage, and a de rigueur deeded path leading to the sandy beach. Boats still cruise the waters just offshore, though their silhouettes are decidedly less elaborate than 18th-century warships. Nevertheless, they cut dashing figures that, along with the rosy glow of dramatic sunsets—compose the view enjoyed from this modern mooring in a historic locale.

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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.
Kyoto, Japan | List Sotheby’s International Realty, Japan

Built around an 800-year old ikeniwa garden pond, the surroundings of Four Seasons Kyoto blend seamlessly together to capture the essence of life in the historic Higashiyama area of Kyoto. The unique collection of artfully designed luxury residences combine old-world charm with contemporary conveniences.

Owners of the luxurious apartments may participate in the Four Seasons rental program.

In-pool and poolside lounge chairs provide space for relaxation in the expansive indoor pool facility.

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From an idyllic ranch in the expansive Texas countryside to a chic condominium perched on the verge of Central Park, these homes feature dramatic ceilings that create visual appeal or make room for glorious light.

Sophisticated Sculptural Style on Central Park

Matthew J Perceval, Nikki Field | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage

This singular 3,104-square-foot condominium presents a striking architectural style inspired by legendary Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí. A sophisticated space for urbane living and entertaining and a showplace for art, the two-bedroom home begins with a stunning jade rotunda with a scalloped ceiling and marble flooring, beyond which a gallery leads to a great room with 16-foot ceilings, rift-cut white-oak floors, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Central Park, and a dazzling vaulted ceiling that echoes Gaudí’s sui generis forms. A 50-foot planting terrace is an enviable extra.

Indoor-Outdoor Harmony

 Anthony Paradise, Sophia Germano | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage

Dating to 1965, this four-bedroom home exemplifies the unique aesthetics of midcentury American design. The heart of the well-designed single-level floor plan is an open living and dining space with a vaulted and skylit beamed ceiling and an eye-catching concrete fireplace. A serene combination of natural materials and a full wall of glass blurs the lines between indoors and out. Other highlights include a chef’s kitchen and an alluring backyard with a pool and spa, a guesthouse, and an alfresco kitchen.

Grand Greenwich Getaway

 Helene Barre, Fran Ehrlich | Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage

On the banks of Rockwood Lake, this majestic 10,972-square-foot manor offers a wealth of inviting, light-filled spaces, among them six bedrooms; formal and casual living areas; and an expansive recreation room, gym, and indoor pool and spa. Classical details abound, from a commanding stacked-stone fireplace and soaring vaulted ceiling in the family room to a striking coffered wood ceiling in the dining room. The resort-caliber backyard boasts a pool and spa, a fountain, a stone fireplace, extensive terraces, and colorful landscaping.

Rustic Refinement in Texas

 The Country Properties Group | Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty

This 73.5-acre ranch in the countryside between Austin and Houston is peaceful, private, and pastoral. An air of rustic refinement prevails thanks to antique doors and lighting, a screened-in porch, wide-plank wood floors, and a soaring 19-foot great room ceiling with handsome beams. Modern comforts and conveniences are accommodated by a media room, an elegant wet bar, a gym, and luxurious baths. The property also offers two guest cottages, a pool and spa, and an outdoor living area with a kitchen and a fireplace.

19th Century Meets Midcentury in Pasadena

 Mark Ogden | Sotheby’s International Realty – Pasadena Brokerage

Combining a portion of an original 1898 Craftsman home and a 1950s addition, this unique three-bedroom residence is enveloped by lush, flourishing greenery near Brookside Park, the iconic Rose Bowl, and numerous museums in Pasadena. Classical details—among them ornate leaded- and stained-glass windows and stately carved and coffered ceilings—harmonize with pleasingly minimalist midcentury elements and spaces, such as a window-walled family room with an oversized brick fireplace and a pitched beamed ceiling.

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

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

The 35-foot-wide East 79th Street property was recently restored back to its original use as a single-family home.

A Gilded Age Townhouse Near Central Park Hits the Market for $65M – The Wall Street Journal

This $10.7M Wine Country Estate Is an Amateur Astronomer’s Dream – Robb Report

This $4.3M Cedar-Clad Oregon Home Is Ready for Summer – Dwell

Kris Kristofferson’s Oceanfront Ranch in California Lists for $17.2 Million – The Wall Street Journal

Demand is Raging in Vancouver, Leaving Sellers Firmly in the Driver’s Seat – Mansion Global

This $58M Greenwich Estate With Private Dock Offers an Elegant Waterfront Lifestyle – Robb Report

Hot property: five homes for sale in the French Alps – Financial Times

Woolworth Building’s ‘Pinnacle’ Penthouse Sells – The Wall Street Journal

Bucks County’s Historic New Hope, the Quaint Town Along the Delaware River, Is Still Packed With Charm – Mansion Global

This $11M Vintage Bel Air Home Comes With an Impressive Hollywood Pedigree – Robb Report

$3.3 Million Homes in California – The New York Times

Nikki Field, Harald Grant Inducted Into Inman Golden I Hall of Fame – Inman

7 Historic Homes for Sale in New York’s Hudson Valley, From Restored Farmhouses to a Converted Church – Robb Report

Liberace’s ‘Secret’ West Hollywood Home Seeks a $3.59M Flip – New York Post

On the Market: A Cape Cod Home with a Celtics-Themed Pickleball Court – Boston Magazine

Greenwich Academy Purchases Rockefeller Land For $18.35M – Greenwich Patch

6 Homey Havens in the Urban Jungle – The Week

$3 Million Homes in Minnesota, North Carolina and Florida – The New York Times

7 Luxury Homes That Come With Their Own Private Boat Slips – Robb Report

Step inside one of Grace Kelly’s favourite villas, on sale for £10 million – House & Garden

Hiding in Plain Sight: Iconic Venice Beach Compound Announces Itself on the Market for $32M – Realtor.com

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn – The New York Times

Anthony Paradise and Sophia Germano – Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage

Smaller homes are trending up for luxury homebuyers, especially near city centres where a more modest footprint can offer greater access to desired locations and amenities. But a smaller property doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the luxury lifestyle, especially where keen design principles are employed to make the most of every square foot. 

This verdant and vibrant 1952 construction in Los Angeles’s Laurel Canyon neighborhood demonstrates this with aplomb, showcasing why high-end homeowners are reclaiming the “less is more” mindset and aesthetic. 

Here are four ways to embrace a more minimal home footprint.

1. Access the Essentials

Anthony Paradise and Sophia Germano – Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage

A well-designed home can have everything a luxury homeowner desires without a multitude of enormous rooms. Streamlining a living space can cultivate a more intentional and convenient way of inhabiting that space. 

This property boasts a newly-renovated chef’s kitchen complete with custom cabinetry, countertops, and luxury brand appliances such as a Viking range, illustrating that bigger isn’t necessarily better. Thoughtful design can enable more compact living without the additional maintenance and upkeep that a larger estate would require.

2. Cultivate Inner Peace

Anthony Paradise and Sophia Germano – Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage

There’s a synergy between internal and external states, and there’s no doubt that exquisite surroundings can enhance inner clarity and tranquility.

That’s why inner peace perfectly captures the attitude and ambience at this home—both indoors and outdoors. The fact that it’s set on a rare double lot means that it really does feel like a faraway refuge. The backyard sprawls leisurely across the sun-drenched landscape, where native flora proliferates alongside terraced patios and scenic outlooks that retain the pared-back beauty of the interiors. 

3. Enjoy True City Living

Anthony Paradise and Sophia Germano – Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage

The trend of luxury homeowners abandoning downtown cores is waning. Post-pandemic, people are rediscovering that venturing out into the world can be endlessly fun and fulfilling. Increasingly, people prefer to delineate their lives inside and outside their domestic space, where home is a place of refuge and the city is a site of adventure.

Because the home is a place to rest, refresh, and rejuvenate, it doesn’t need to be burdened with too many belongings. Though it doesn’t seem like a classic pied-à-terre at a glance, this residence’s proximity to downtown Los Angeles puts it within casual driving distance of a global capital for fashion, culture, and cuisine.

4. Augment Charm

Anthony Paradise and Sophia Germano – Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage

In many of the world’s most prestigious metropolises, space comes at a premium. Therefore, large properties may sacrifice both the quality of their indoor flow and the opportunities for outdoor living. But smaller homes can bring together the best of city and country living, provided that their interiors are thoughtfully designed.

This is brought to life in Laurel Canyon as the property unfolds in a series of well-designed, light-filled spaces that feel capacious despite being comfortably compact. And though they have their own one-of-a-kind character, with custom craftsmanship and thoughtful artistic flourishes, there’s a sense of continuity that unifies and elevates the residence.

A minimalist luxury home isn’t just a stereotype with chic white walls and sparse modern furniture. It’s a sanctuary that facilitates leisure and relaxation while prioritizing the essentials of daily living. 

The soothing style of a home’s interiors can greatly influence mood. See these 4 Homes With Serene Neutral Interiors.

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Boyce, Virginia | Laura Farrell, Ron Mangas, Jr., TTR Sotheby’s International Realty

Carter Hall is a grand 220-year-old estate steeped in period charm and updated with luxurious details. Wide plank hardwood floors and intricate millwork accentuate the estate’s architecture, while the impressive proportions, floating staircase, and sun-lit interior impart a perfectly modern feel.

Featured on the National Historic Register, Carter Hall is an established location for conferences and meetings. The estate’s beautiful location, historic structures, and impeccable landscaping make it an enviable destination.

In addition to the grand residence, the property offers charming stone cabins and guest houses, verdant grounds with majestic trees, and an abundance of local fishing and sporting opportunities.

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Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the opening of Türkiye Sotheby’s International Realty. The addition marks the brand’s continued growth in the Middle East and its 230^th office in the EMEIA region.

Türkiye Sotheby’s International Realty is owned by the Alfardan Group and will be led by Country Manager, Can Turkan, who has practiced real estate and led luxury real estate projects in the United Arab Emirates and Turkey for more than a decade. The company will serve the cities of Istanbul, Bodrum, and Antalya, and will be headquartered in the Six Senses Kocataş Mansions in Istanbul.

“The luxury residential real estate market in Turkey is experiencing significant growth and attracting both domestic and international buyers,” said Philip White, president and CEO, Sotheby’s International Realty. “The country offers a unique lifestyle, rich culture, and favorable climate, and its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia adds to its appeal. We’re seeing interest from expatriates and high-net-worth individuals, and growing interest from tech entrepreneurs and investors due to the region’s startup ecosystem. Can and his team have a strong understanding of the market and we are proud to have them represent the brand in Turkey.”

“Turkey’s real estate market has become appealing for a variety of countries,” said Turkan. “While domestic buyers remain prominent, international buyers, particularly from countries such as China, Russia, the Middle East, and European nations are increasing. At Türkiye Sotheby’s International Realty, we understand that buying or selling a luxury property is a significant endeavor and our affiliation with Sotheby’s International Realty allows us to market listings on a global scale and become the premier choice for luxury real estate services in the region.”

The company has plans for continued growth with several real estate associates and two office locations in Istanbul – a sales lounge in Istinye Park and company headquarters at Six Senses Kocataş Mansions.

With a timeless white stucco façade and iconic barrel-tiled roofline framed by towering palms, manicured hedges, and a regal circular motor court with classical fountain, this Spanish-inspired estate exudes an air of Old Hollywood glamor. This aura is fitting for a residence whose provenance dates to the 1920s and whose architect, Wallace Neff, is widely recognized as the father of California-style architecture.

Altadena, California | Tracey D. Clarke, Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage

The Old World glamor pervades the 4,322-square-foot floor plan, readily apparent in soaring cathedral ceilings, richly hued ceramic tile, and artisanal wrought-iron rails and fixtures. In the formal living room, four dramatic arched doors echo the graceful line of the vaulted ceiling and fill the space with lovely light. A fireplace with ornate detailing adds warmth and classic character. Three similar arches in the adjoining sitting room—which is accented with ceiling fans, a stately iron light fixture, and eye-catching black-and-white tile flooring—overlook and give way to the colorful backyard. In the sunken dining room, a groin-vaulted stuccoed ceiling and an iron chandelier contribute to an august ambience, while richly hued cabinetry, beams, and Moroccan tile contribute to a handsome aesthetic in the kitchen, which is anchored by a superior stainless-steel range and outfitted with other top-caliber appliances. Nearby, a butler’s pantry and wet bar facilitate the grandest of gatherings. A library with a decorative stone fireplace, hardwood floors, walls of bookshelves, and French doors is an ideal oasis for quiet contemplation. Even baths benefit from the artful detailing of carefully designed Moroccan tilework and thoughtfully chosen fixtures and finishes.

A regal stairway with tiled risers and an iron railing leads to the private quarters on the upper level. The restful owner’s suite includes a sitting area, French doors to a private  terra-cotta-tiled balcony enveloped by flourishing flora, and a striking tile-clad bath with vintage-inspired fixtures offers two sinks, a soaking tub, and a steam shower tucked into an arched alcove. The guest baths are finished with similarly whimsical retro flair, and in addition to the home’s guest suites, visitors can be comfortably accommodated in the estate’s casita.

Neff’s designs are known for their seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living spaces with their natural surroundings—a trait this property exemplifies with ease. A spacious shady terrace offers dining space tucked beneath trees, while a sun-washed living area beckons with its warming tile-detailed fireplace. Beyond a fountain with deck jets bounded by decorative tile and meticulous parterres of shrubbery, an additional patio is set amid a grove of towering palms beside the refreshing swimming pool and a breezy Spanish-style cabana. Fitting for the home of a Hollywood icon or anyone else in search of consummate privacy, fruit and palm trees and tall manicured hedges help ensure peaceful seclusion day or night, indoors and out.

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From a US$12.3M sale in Belle Mare, Mauritius, to a US$7.2M sale in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, here are June 2023’s five highlighted sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Gabriela Velazquez | Los Cabos Sotheby’s International Realty, USD$7,200,000

Greenwich, Connecticut

Jan Milligan | Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage, USD$15,000,000

Coogee, Australia

James Ball, Naomi Ng | Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty, AUD$7,300,000

Vancouver, Canada

Monique Badun, Kim Craig, Vito Longo | Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Price Undisclosed

Belle Mare, Mauritius

Timo Geldenhuys | Mauritius Sotheby’s International Realty, USD$12,300,000

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From Houston’s leafy environs to the fertile terrain of California’s wine country, these welcoming homes greet visitors with front doors in cheerful, eye-catching hues.

Luxury in Los Feliz

Richard Yohon | Sotheby’s International Realty – Los Feliz Brokerage

Secluded from the street, this Colonial-style home dates to 1928 and exemplifies an uncommonly classic elegance for its Los Feliz location. A lush sunken courtyard with a vibrant front door is an inviting introduction, opening to light-filled living and dining rooms, a library, a cook’s kitchen, and a family room, all giving way to the outdoors and an alfresco kitchen and fireplace, a pool and spa, and a grassy yard. Six bedrooms and an office enjoy the privacy of the upper level.

Traditional Tanglewood Treasure

 Ruthie Porterfield | Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty

Contemporary flair and traditional style unite in this Neoclassical home in Houston. An elegant front door in alluring aubergine is set in a carved stone archway and topped with an eye-catching custom transom. Beyond is a 7,896-square-foot multilevel floor plan featuring six bedrooms, soaring ceilings, handsome millwork, architrave moldings, marble and oak floors, stone fireplaces, and marble countertops. The backyard boasts a loggia with a summer kitchen, sunny patios, and a refreshing pool.

Expansive Wrightian Hideaway

 Courtney Stanley| Sotheby’s International Realty – Carmel Valley Brokerage

This custom Carmel Valley home on 40 gently rolling acres pays homage to Frank Lloyd Wright with its midcentury modern angles and materials. Beyond unique turquoise front doors is an airy, fluid 6,160-square-foot floor plan with a chef’s kitchen, a dining area, and a welcoming living area—all crowned by 21-foot western red cedar ceilings. The property enchants with a 60-foot infinity-edge lap pool, a pool house, terraces, a vegetable garden, a greenhouse, glorious flora, majestic oaks, a barn, and space for equestrian pursuits.

Colonial Classicism in Wine Country

 Tara Polley | Sotheby’s International Realty – Sonoma Brokerage

This regal three-bedroom home in the charming town of Sebastopol has a bold red front door—framed by stately columns—that echoes the brilliant hue of the La Sevillana roses flourishing along the front yard’s storybook picket fence. The 3.51 acres that envelop the classical residence feature a gazebo flanked by blossoming cherry trees, an expansive entertaining courtyard, Italian fountains, fruit and flowering trees, raised garden beds, a greenhouse, a three-horse bar, open pasture, and parking for up to 40 cars.

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Kailua, Hawaii | Scott Carvill, Carvill Sotheby’s International Realty

Sculpted into Lanikai hillside, this modern masterpiece offers the ultimate in luxurious living with privacy and unparalleled views of the Mokulua Islands and beyond. Completed in 2023, no details were overlooked when crafting this property designed by Cesar Giraldo Design and executed by James McPeak Architecture and Crema Builders.

Features include artwork commissioned by Pierre Bonnefille in France, Meridiani of Italy furnishings, Gaggenau appliances, Venetian plaster interior and exterior walls, a Bauformat Kitchen, Celestron smart home features, a temperature-controlled wine room, Sky frame windows, and a Kone commercial elevator.

The home is accented by lavender marble, travertine, teak, and European white oak throughout.

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From a seafront villa in Pafos, Cyprus, to an elegant residence in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, these are this month’s five featured notable properties for sale over US$5 Million.

Pinecrest, Florida

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

Completely renovated in 2013, this property offers volume ceilings, a grand foyer with an elegant staircase, and expansive entertaining areas. Outdoor living areas include a covered terrace, a summer kitchen, a sparkling pool, and a half basketball court.

Dorado, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Sotheby’s International Realty

121 Dorado Beach East is a highly sought after lakefront corner residence within the gated resort community of Dorado Beach East. Recently renovated and in mint condition, the home is flooded with light and enjoys ultimate privacy.

Chicago, Illinois

Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty

Originally built for beer baron John H. Rapp in 1886, this landmark building on expansive grounds underwent a two-year renovation and restoration by Rugo Raff Architects.

Pafos, Cyprus

Cyprus Sotheby’s International Realty

This seafront villa in exclusive Agios Georgios offers spacious modern interiors including an open plan living/dining room and a stylish kitchen with patio doors opening to a decked terrace.

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Signature Sotheby’s International Realty

Built in 1938 by C.E. Wilson, U.S. Secretary of Defense under President Dwight Eisenhower and President/CEO of General Motors, the French Chateau-style mansion has been preserved and fully renovated.

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