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

Hamburg, Germany | Alexander Stehle, Hamburg Sotheby’s International Realty

This meticulously restored 1928 Bauhaus masterpiece pays homage to the revered 20th-century architectural style. A grand entrance with soaring ceilings and herringbone parquet flooring leads to a spacious living and dining area, offering sweeping garden views through floor-to-ceiling windows. The open Nolte-fitted kitchen is a hub for hosting and gourmet cooking.

The living space, bathed in natural light from expansive windows and skylights, doubles as a cozy media room and a serene retreat. Rich wood accents adorn the walls, harmonizing with the herringbone parquet floors. Thoughtfully placed lighting complements the warm light provided by the fireplaces, creating an inviting ambiance.

The semi-circular master bedroom provides discreet garden views through elegant windows. Adjacent, a walk-in closet and a luxurious master bathroom with a freestanding tub and shower await. A double door equipped with intelligent glass, which can be made opaque at the touch of a button, leads to the garden.

The guest room, accessed from the entrance hall, provides a private space within the main house, while a small fitness area is conveniently located near the main entrance. On the lower level, additional storage is available in the basement, and a self-contained granny apartment with a kitchenette and private bathroom offers versatile living options for guests, an au pair, or extended family.

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Private compounds—in many ways the epitome of consummate custom exclusivity—are rare in any market or locale, ideally affording dazzling scenery, superior amenities, and spaces for everyone to relax, unwind, and enjoy resort-caliber luxuries. Known as Journey Napa Valley, this 56.95-acre compound in the epicenter of California’s famed wine country is just such an escape. It allows for quiet, intimate moments indoors; cheerful afternoons spent awash in sunshine and fresh air; strolls on hiking trails or amid rows of flourishing grape vines and fruit and flower gardens; and festive fêtes attended by local and international friends.

Napa, California | Hillary Ryan, Sotheby’s International Realty – St. Helena Brokerage

The centerpiece of the estate is an airy main residence—an oasis of timeless elegance enjoying breathtaking valley, mountain, and vineyard views. The home in turn is anchored by a fluid open great room with high beamed ceilings, richly hued wide-plank pecan flooring, a warming wood-burning fireplace, and French doors giving way to an expansive covered ipe deck affording a 180-degree vista fit for a postcard. Other highlights include a club room with a full bar, a wine chiller, an ice maker, and a built-in audiovisual system; a vineyard-view kitchen with Dacor, Viking, and Sub-Zero appliances and a walk-in pantry; a practically requisite temperature-controlled wine cellar; and an owner’s suite with a spa-like bath that includes a jetted tub and a steamshower. Throughout, varied materials and textures create visual interest, while a soothing minimalist palette allows collectible pieces from around the globe to take center stage. Steps from the residence are a pergola with a fireplace and a sun-washed terrace enveloping a refreshing heated swimming pool and spa accompanied by an outdoor shower.

In addition to the home’s three comfortable bedrooms, the property provides four additional sleeping spaces in two guest residences. The enviable 5,000-square-foot event barn is a breezy, welcoming venue for life’s large-scale celebrations—it has hosted well-known local vintner events and would also be ideal for displaying a car collection. For more pragmatic moments, an interior loft offers space for discreet wine-related work and storage. An adjoining two-bedroom apartment features a full kitchen, living and dining areas, laundry facilities, and storage.

The estate sits on the brink of Oak Knoll District American Viticultural Area—known for its consistent moderate temperatures—making it an ideal milieu for 9.28 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grape vines producing “balanced, expressive, and healthy fruit” grown utilizing sustainable practices. Careful vineyard management results in an impeccable wine replete with the characteristics of the area’s singular terroir. More than grapes can thrive here, too—the grounds also sustain a 100-tree olive orchard, raised garden beds, and fig, peach, wild plum, pear, lime, and Meyer lemon trees.

Journey Napa Valley has a unique ability to make every moment memorable. Landmark events can be accommodated in singular style in the barn, on terraces, or beside the pool. While the living rooms are sure to be the scene of many a relaxed evening, the charming kitchens encourage gathering around the islands or tables for significant meals or midnight snacks, and many hours of restful repose will pass in each of the peaceful bedrooms. Equally apropos for momentous occasions and every regular day in between, the property serves as a stylish reminder that life is indeed a wonderful, colorful, varying journey.

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From a US$6 sale in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, to a US$4.8M sale in Chicago, Illinois, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network in July.

Stockholm, Sweden

Christopher Steen, Anders Elbe | Sweden Sotheby’s International Realty, Price Undisclosed

Randwick, Australia

Ben Cassen, Clint Ballard | Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty, AUD$7,800,000

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

Nina Siegenthaler, Elain Dubensky | Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty, US$6,000,000

Chicago, Illinois

Tim Salm, Matt Leutheuser | Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, US$4,800,000

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Marco Ehrenberg, Jhoanna Higuera | Los Cabos Sotheby’s International Realty, US$5,500,000

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While the pros compete in the U.S. Open in Queens, owners of these elegant estates can hone their skills on private courts in desirable settings from Houston’s leafy suburbs to the Pacific Coast in Santa Barbara.

Exceptional Mediterranean Enclave

Dusty Baker, Caitlin Racich | Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito – Coast Village Road Brokerage

On one of the most coveted streets in Santa Barbara’s exclusive Hope Ranch, this majestic Mediterranean-inspired compound gazes out over treetops toward the Pacific Ocean. The approximately 7,800-square-foot residence is a sophisticated, stylish centerpiece of an impressive estate that resembles a personal private resort. Glorious landscaped grounds envelop a two-bedroom guesthouse, a pool accompanied by a pool house, a spa, a fitness center, a treehouse, garden beds, a chicken coop, and a professional-caliber tennis court.

Classic Meets Contemporary

 Leslie McElwreath | Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage

In a striking creative combination, an enduring 1905 Greek Revival Greenwich manor has been augmented and expanded for the 21st century by a dazzling contemporary addition designed by Allan Greenberg that includes a spa, a gym, and squash and basketball courts. Joining the residence on its 3.7 lush parklike acres—tastefully landscaped by Stephen Stimson—are a two-bedroom guesthouse, a refreshing swimming pool and spa, and across an emerald lawn, a fenced private tennis court.

Regal Houston Retreat

 Walter Bering | Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty

Ensconced amid the lush greenery of Houston’s Piney Point Village, this regal oasis consists of a stately 12,617-square-foot residence with ornately detailed interiors surrounded by alluring, impeccably landscaped grounds. In addition to six bedrooms, the home features a wine room, a fitness room, a game room with a wet bar, a theater, and a Crestron home automation system. A cozy covered terrace with a fireplace and a summer kitchen overlooks the lighted and fenced tennis court, with a swimming pool and spa just beyond.

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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.

John Kirtland – Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage

When high-net-worth homebuyers evaluate exceptional properties, they pay special attention to the kitchen—or kitchens. It’s essential to have ultra-modern gourmet facilities, with gorgeous ambience, for crafting creative cuisine.

To marvel at cutting-edge tech for luxury at-home dining and entertainment, look no further than glamorous California and these three spectacular residences.

Indoor-Outdoor Luxury in Rancho Santa Fe

Linda Sansone – Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Demand for exterior entertainment space has never been higher, and the most desirable home designs take this to the next level. To see an example of a home fully equipped for cooking and entertaining both indoors and outdoors, head to the picturesque pastureland of Rancho Santa Fe. 

Linda Sansone – Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

This equestrian estate provides an ideal amalgamation of the old and new. It’s a contemporary build boasting top-of-the-line amenities, yet it’s constructed in the style of a magnificent Spanish manor. But the kitchens are the true showstopper.

Linda Sansone – Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

The indoor kitchen is an epicurean escape with a custom La Cornue range and a conveniently automated coffee center. And in the adjacent great room, the glass wall opens to welcome guests to the gourmet outdoor kitchen and loggia. The vanishing-edge Sukabumi pool not only contains concealed speakers to keep the party going, but its underwater window looks into the home’s deluxe wine vault. 

Reimagined Open-Concept Entertainment in Malibu

Wailani O’Herlihy and Cormac O’Herlihy – Sotheby’s International Realty – Malibu Brokerage

The kitchen is the heart of the home, and it shouldn’t necessarily be confined to a single physical space. Of course there must be a dedicated area where appliances are kept, ingredients are stored, and cooking is conducted—but as the social nexus for gathering and entertaining, kitchen tech in other parts of a residence can engage guests in inventive new ways.

Wailani O’Herlihy and Cormac O’Herlihy – Sotheby’s International Realty – Malibu Brokerage

Take for instance this fabulous hilltop haven in Malibu. Not only is the bespoke Bauformat kitchen contiguous with the living and dining rooms, but the living room also features a built-in Plum wine dispenser, which maintains perfect conditions for chilling, preserving, and serving two bottles at a time. A function traditionally associated with the kitchen is thus integrated seamlessly into a distinct, yet connected, area for socializing.

It’s also integrated with the outdoor living space, with its panoramas of the ocean and mountains. The balconies off the kitchen, dining, and living rooms lead to a scenic corner patio with a fireplace; and a similar patio can be found on the first floor, equipped with a television to bring a whole new meaning to “outdoor entertainment”.

A Toast to Hosting in San Francisco

John Kirtland – Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage

In a home, the kitchen is the place where everyone comes together. In a fine dining establishment, the kitchen is a different environment entirely. It’s entirely dedicated to preparing, plating, and delivering immaculate dishes—and in some luxury properties, there’s an appreciation for having both a classic eat-in kitchen as well as a catering kitchen.

John Kirtland – Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage

A stunning catering kitchen—six-burner gas range, huge restaurant-grade refrigerators, and nearby wine cellar—is tucked away in this prestigious San Francisco home, ready to be put to use when hosting a glamorous gala or gathering.

And when hosting a more intimate group, the home’s main chef’s kitchen is a masterpiece all on its own. Vintage architectural details flank a one-of-a-kind La Cornue installation, and it all surrounds a light-filled dining nook with French doors opening onto two Juliet balconies.

These three California dream homes demonstrate that luxury homeowners are expecting more from their dining and entertaining spaces today. A kitchen has the potential to be so much more than a place for food preparation.

A truly luxurious kitchen prioritizes form as well as function. Check out these 4 fabulous and stylish kitchens.

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

Sunshine Coast, Australia | Richard Bowen, Andy Foster, Heath McOrist, Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty

Completed in April 2023, this sleek and sophisticated home draws inspiration from the classic style of iconic midcentury homes. Positioned for privacy, the residence is cleverly designed to make the most of the panoramic views from every angle and offers expansive living space – all within close proximity to local beaches.

Inside, a spectacular two-story entry offers sweeping views across the pool below to the mountains in the distance. Four bedrooms are located on this upper entry level, and each bedroom benefits from its own spacious balcony.

Downstairs, the generous open-plan living space with high ceilings and tall stacker doors flows seamlessly onto the fully-tiled pool deck and oversized alfresco area. The cleverly designed kitchen was laid out with both practicality and entertainment in mind, and offers ample workspace and storage.

The lower floor of the home also enjoys sweeping views and expansive outdoor living space, along with a home theatre room with tiered seating and a large home office with its own access.

The surrounding land was masterfully landscaped with grass pathways separated by native planting, flat grassed areas, lilly pilly trees planted along the porperty boundary for ultimate privacy. A separate area bordered by large sandstone boulders functions as a private getaway for enjoying the views. An orchard with olive and citrus trees completes the landscape.

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As a regal path winds toward this handsome villa tucked amid the stalwart palms and grandfather oaks of Hope Ranch, the mythos of Southern California’s early days—which gave rise to seemingly countless expansive, luxurious Spanish colonial estates—immediately come to mind. While this residence perches beside a destination golf course and the dazzling waters of Laguna Blanca at the highly desirable La Cumbre Country Club, it dates to 1928 and stands as an exquisite reminder of the singular style of early-20th-century Spanish Colonial Revival haciendas, which came to exemplify Southern California’s architectural ethos for decades to come.

Santa Barbara, California | Dusty Baker, Caitlin Racich, and Greg Moss, Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito – Coast Village Road Brokerage

And with good reason. Local luminaries Joseph J. Plunkett, William Edwards, and Henry Howell—among the most renowned practitioners of the Spanish Colonial Revival style in the Santa Barbara area—collaborated on its design, which incorporates many of the quintessential hallmarks of that eye-catching aesthetic: earthy barrel roof tiles, graceful arches, warm terra-cotta tile, iron-railed balconies, dramatic stairways, hand-hewn beams and woodwork, and ornamental tiles and wrought-iron details. The current owner has painstakingly restored and maintained the 3,630-square-foot home for nearly five decades, showing reverence for its enduring historic spirit.

Spaces are generous without feeling vast—most notably the grand centerpiece living room, where trussed and beamed ceilings soar overhead, a striking kiva-inspired fireplace creates warmth, and wide arched windows admit floods of light and offer cinematic views of the grounds, the lake, and the Santa Ynez Mountains in the distance. Adjoining are a formal dining room and a charming breakfast area, both offering idyllic vistas, and a light-filled chef’s kitchen boasting a double-oven six-burner Viking range, a warming drawer, a panel-front Sub-Zero refrigerator, a butler’s pantry.

A former breezeway has been transformed into a comfortable family room and a window-lined passageway leading to a secluded bedroom suite, the laundry room, the impressive wine room, and the home’s oversized two-car garage, which provides additional storage space. Also on the main level are three additional bedrooms and two baths. An interior balcony overlooking and accessible from the living room gives way to the primary suite—a personal private aerie with a sitting alcove, a walk-in closet, an elegant bath, and a balcony gazing through the trees toward the lake.

In nearly every room, the eye is directed outward, to the flourishing 1.5-acre grounds, the expansive emerald lawn, and the numerous alfresco spaces designed for maximum appreciation of the outdoors: sitting areas and patios—one with a fireplace—a built-in grilling area, and a picturesque courtyard with an Old World–inspired fountain, all reveling in the cooling curtain of green overhead.

The towering height of the enveloping trees and the undeniably distinctive style of the hacienda point to the rarefied provenance and enduring quality of this estate. It represents a unique opportunity to become a steward of Santa Barbara’s history and to sustain and preserve this significant property well into the future.

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As with spice in a recipe, a little color goes a long way toward infusing a kitchen with vibrancy. In these three homes, colorful kitchen accents add zest to their surroundings.

Stylish East Bay Villa

Anthony Riggins | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage

American charm and Mediterranean flair combine to create a singularly inviting ambience in this delightful Oakland villa, which features a welcoming living area, four spacious bedrooms, and a lower-level suite with its own open-plan living area, a well-appointed kitchenette, and a full bath. Cabinets in a calming natural olive hue create an organic contrast with the striking tile backsplash, marble-wrapped island, and warm hardwood floors and mirrors the foliage of the alfresco living, dining, and garden areas just outside.

San Francisco Sophistication

 Rebecca Schumacher | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage

This chic four-bedroom San Francisco home enjoys sweeping uninterrupted views and an enviable location across from the emerald Marina Green and the bay beyond. An ideal setting for sophisticated entertaining, it offers a living and dining room with a dynamic “front row” view and multiple alluring outdoor spaces. The kitchen’s island cabinetry and banquette present a serene hue that mirrors the deep blue of the bay waters—a tone that continues in the adjoining butler’s pantry, which includes a coffee bar and wine storage.

Texas Château

 Bennett Finger | Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty

In Houston’s desirable Afton Oaks neighborhood, this four-bedroom residence brings to mind a timeless French country château. The main level is dedicated to a living room with a gas fireplace and French doors opening to the backyard and summer kitchen, a study and formal dining room sharing a two-sided fireplace, and a custom 1,500-bottle wine room. The inviting chef’s kitchen features granite countertops, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, handsome parquetry, Old World–inspired millwork, and an island with cabinetry in a soothing cornflower-like French blue.

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

Aspen, Colorado | Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty

The postcard-perfect 5.4-acre property overlooks a private pond with the Rocky Mountains as its backdrop.

French Entertainer Claudine Longet Lists $60M Aspen Estate – Robb Report

Black Diamond-Shaped Chalet in Utah Lists for $15M – Mansion Global

$875,000 Homes in California – The New York Times

Sprawling Sonoma Estate Surrounded by Vineyards Listed for $11.5M – Sonoma Magazine

Hot Property: Five Homes for Sale in Malibu, California – The Financial Times

Century-Old Santa Barbara Home Lists for Nearly $9M – Mansion Global

At Waterfront Mansion with Celtics-Themed Sports Court, Surf and Serve – The Boston Globe

For $14M, This Full-Floor Upper East Side Condo Feels Like a Designer Show House – 6 Sq Ft

A Colorado airpark is on the market for $4.1 million, and one prospective buyer wants to turn it into a community for private plane owners – Business Insider

An A-Frame Cottage in California – Cabin Life

Houston’s Most Expensive Homes Sold in July 2023 Trend Newer and Pricier – Houston Business Journal

Pool or Aquarium? Transparent Walls Entertain Swimmers and Onlookers Alike. – Mansion Global

Cher’s Former Miami Pad Is Up for Grabs, a “Whale House” Hits the Market – Architectural Digest

You can live like a coastal grandmother in Diane Sawyer’s 20-acre Martha’s Vineyard estate for $24 million – Business Insider

Grace Kelly’s favourite Côte d’Azur villa is for sale – The Spaces

Djursholm Pairs the Space and Serenity of a Suburb With Easy Access to Central Stockholm – Mansion Global

$500,000 Homes in Indiana, Kentucky and Oregon – The New York Times

Sustainability and Comfort for Days at Camp Juniper – Cowboys & Indians

This Blue Ridge Mountains A-frame cabin cuts a sharp figure – The Spaces

On The Market: A “Floating” Midcentury, an English Estate, and More Great Homes for Sale This Week – Dwell

Tom’s of Maine Founders List Historic Maine Home From 1799 – Mansion Global

Karina Paulauskaite – Baltic Sotheby’s International Realty 

Today’s luxury buyers are looking to stand out with homes that are meaningful and expressive of their individuality. Thoughtful clients don’t crave mere ostentation for its own sake, but rather seek out unique properties that are reflective of their priorities, values and style. 

One-of-a-kind homes make a statement by showcasing features like ultra-futuristic tech, sustainability, and cutting-edge design, like these four residences of singular sophistication.

A Refuge Within a Retreat

Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty

The primary suite is often the pièce de résistance of the home. But seldom is one as startlingly original as the one in this contemporary Côte d’Azur villa, complete with its own private pool.

Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty

Just arriving at this property is like entering another world. Residents can park in the home’s six-car subterranean lot, ride the elevator, and emerge into an expansive interior custom-crafted by an acclaimed French architect.

Natural light is ubiquitous here; all four of the bedrooms—each with its own ensuite—boast glorious views of the Rade de Villefranche, and glass ceilings arch over the central living spaces, enabling the Mediterranean sun to stream in.

Life in a Work of Art

Ingrid Hart and Courtenay Batcha – Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty

Located across the Hudson River from Lower Manhattan and Greenwich Village, Jersey City is famed for its former factories-turned-chic lofts—but this one is definitely in a league of its own. The home is defined by creativity, most stunningly with hand-painted murals that grace its walls and ceilings.

Ingrid Hart and Courtenay Batcha – Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty

Perhaps it’s no coincidence that this residence is reminiscent of an avant-garde art gallery, as there is indeed a fabulous gallery located on the building’s ground floor. This property sits high above it, accessed by a freight elevator paneled in clear glass.

Unlike other factory conversions, where the condos may only have one balcony, this home unfolds across a dynamic, three-tier floor plan where every level has its own spacious outdoor patio.

A Realm of Fantasy

Karina Paulauskaite – Baltic Sotheby’s International Realty 

Why is this radiant rural sanctuary near Palanga shaped like a wave? The sweep of the architecture is reflective of its seaside location, but the actual inspiration for the design is derived from the legendary Lithuanian love story of Jūratė, a goddess of the sea, and Kastytis, a humble human fisherman.

Karina Paulauskaite – Baltic Sotheby’s International Realty 

The home’s gorgeous maritime location is picture-perfect, and the rooms make the most of it with an abundance of sliding doors leading directly to scenic waterfront terraces.

In the legend, Jūratė lives in an underwater palace of gold, diamonds, and white amber—and the architect set out to fashion a modern property that pays homage to this dreamworld, with gleaming marble floors and wooden fixtures so lustrous they almost appear gilded.

An Estate of Stone

Carlos Hermansson – Uruguay Sotheby’s International Realty 

This estate opens onto nearly 300 yards of private beach—but that’s not all. Located close to the oceanside resort of José Ignacio, it also encompasses over 118 acres of pristine natural parklands, where four lagoons are nestled amid stands of spectacular forest.

The home is a monument to Mother Nature, with dramatic stone façades that make it seem like an organic extension of the earth it stands on. Its flawless floor-to-ceiling windows present a panorama that extends from the lighthouse at José Ignacio all the way to its counterpart at La Paloma.

Carlos Hermansonn – Uruguay Sotheby’s International Realty 

No expense has been spared when it comes to the residence’s first-rate amenities. Along with a pool, jacuzzi, gym, and sauna built to rival a world-class hotel, it features an in-home cinema and art gallery, for curating cultural experiences from the comfort and convenience of home.

High-end homebuyers and five-star globetrotters, crave environments and experiences that are unlike anywhere else on earth. One-of-a-kind luxury homes like the four featured here are the epitome of spectacularly singular appeal.

Luxury can evolve over time. Check out these 3 unique homes that break tradition.