Tag: Luxury Real Estate

From a multi-home compound in the Hamptons to a chic contemporary haven in the Hollywood Hills, these captivating properties prove that getting away can be as stylish and satisfying as staying home.

Consummate Hamptons Compound

 Harald Grant | Sotheby’s International Realty – Southampton Brokerage

On 4.9 idyllic acres just blocks from the beach, this Hamptons compound is an incomparable summertime getaway. It comprises a nine-bedroom main residence boasting a chef’s kitchen, a gym, a spa with a sauna and a steamshower, and an outdoor kitchen with a wood-burning pizza oven; three charming, colorful guest cottages—each with four bedrooms—and frontage on Old Town Pond. A gunite swimming pool, a sports court, a gas fire pit, and multiple patios with fireplaces make alfresco living and entertaining easy.

Bel Air Beauty

 Marc Noah | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage

Perched above the Bel Air Country Club’s fairways, this serene 16,849-square-foot contemporary aerie combines peerless design and enviable views. A striking staircase links the home’s three levels, which offer seven bedrooms, 11 baths, a well-equipped open kitchen, a theater, a gym, a family room with a wet bar, and a wine room. Numerous decks and patios have been perfectly positioned for enjoying the manicured Japanese gardens, the refreshing pool and spa, and the iconic outlook.

Rustic Refinement on Long Island

 Deborah Srb | Sotheby’s International Realty – Southampton Brokerage

This peaceful 3.5-acre compound on the banks of Noyack Bay in Sag Harbor offers a main residence, a delightful two-bedroom guesthouse, expanses of rolling green lawn, a heated saltwater pool, and two private boat docks encouraging all manner of water sports. The recently updated residence retains touches of rustic New England charm and features four bedrooms, a cook’s kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, an alluring upper-level deck, and comfortable spaces for entertaining. Sag Harbor Village is minutes away.

Light-Filled Haven in the Hollywood Hills

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

On just over one gated acre in the Hollywood Hills, this light-filled contemporary oasis enjoys unobstructed mountain and skyline views through walls of glass and from terraces, balconies, an outdoor kitchen, and the heated swimming pool. The 4,500-square-foot floor plan features three bedrooms and multiple chic living and entertaining spaces with a seamless connection to the outdoors. Other highlights include a built-in sound system, a motor court with parking for at least 10 cars, solar panels, and a security system.

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

Washington, DC | TTR Sotheby’s International Realty

The home, which is one of the oldest in the Dupont Circle area, was visited by Presidents Obama and Biden.

Gilded-Age Washington, D.C., Mansion Owned by Former U.S. Ambassador Asks $29.95 Million – The Wall Street Journal

Louisville’s Most Expensive Home Is a Limestone-Clad Mansion Asking $7.65 Million – Mansion Global

Hot property: five Hawaiian homes for sale – Financial Times

A Japanese House Perfect for “Forest Bathing” Hits the Market – Elle Decor

Why American Buyers Are Flocking to Portugal Right Now – Galerie

This $10 Million Tuscan-Style Estate in Houston Comes With a Massive 50-Car Garage – Robb Report

6 jaw-dropping homes in Denver – The Week

Un Capolavoro Di Frank Lloyd Wright in Vendita in Oklahoma – Elle Decor

Hot Property: Outdoors Beckon in Centerville – Boston Herald

This $1.7M New Mexico Home Soaks Up Desert Views in Every Room – Dwell

Mid-Century Magic in Crestwood Hills, $4.2M – CA Home + Design

Frank Lloyd Wright’s renovated Westhope lists for $7.9m – The Spaces

$3.2 Million Homes in California – The New York Times

Pittsburgh’s Mirror House Reflects Artist’s Vision and Has Already Attracted a Buyer – Realtor.com

$2.5M Loft in a Former East Village Synagogue – 6 Sq Ft

$1.4 Million Homes in Pennsylvania, California and Virginia – The New York Times

Virgolino Gomes – Portugal Sotheby’s International Realty

The Algarve region in Portugal is one of the world’s premier golfing destinations, with 33 highly-ranked courses that cater to all types of golfers and offer a wide variety of amenities. With most of the courses designed by renowned pros, golfers in this region can enjoy a stunning horizon with views of the Atlantic Ocean just beyond the green. 

Authenticity in Vila Real De Santo Antonio

Virgolino Gomes – Portugal Sotheby’s International Realty

Imagine having the best golf course in Portugal, the Jack Nicklaus signature course, practically in your backyard. This commanding turn-of-the-century villa looks out onto a coastal landscape, the ocean, and the mountains from within the 400-hectare Monte Rei Golf Club, an ultimate destination for golfers and naturalists alike.

Magnificently large, south-facing windows fill the living space with soft light. With a pool, jacuzzi, and mature garden, this home is a private luxury retreat only a stone’s throw from the beach.

Luxe at Villamoura

Virgolino Gomes – Portugal Sotheby’s International Realty

Nestled in the well-known area of Vilamoura in Loule, this detached luxury home is just minutes away from the marina, beaches, and most importantly, the Royal and Ocean golf courses at Vale do Lobo. The Royal is famous throughout Europe for its eminently photographable 16th hole that looks out over white-sand beaches and challenges players to a tricky carry over the cliffs.

The contemporary villa is spread across 6,382 square feet with five bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and magnificent views of the nearby Old Course from its large, sunny windows. The pool and expansive garden invite indulgence in the leisurely Algarve lifestyle. 

Alluring Albufeira

Virgolino Gomes – Portugal Sotheby’s International Realty

Located between Albufeira and Armação de Pêra, this delightfully geometric detached house overlooks 270 hectares of three world-class golf courses that are part of the Amendoeira Resort. By night, you can play the only illuminated nine-hole golf course in Portugal. By day, you can try your hand at the highly strategic Faldo course designed by Sir Nick Faldo.

A build of over 4,305 square feet with five ensuite bedrooms and an awe-inspiring view of the Nature Park, this home is ideal for those who revel in contemporary comfort and sophistication. With underfloor heating in all bathrooms, a heated swimming pool, and the blissful Mediterranean climate, the property is primed for unwinding after an exhilarating game of golf.

Magnificence at Silves

Virgolino Gomes – Portugal Sotheby’s International Realty

Sprawled across 1.89 acres, this contemporary four-bedroom villa offers panoramic countryside views and carries class-A energy certification for environmentally friendly climate control. A miniature farm on the property, complete with ducks and peacocks, adds a heartwarming rustic touch to the home’s crisp architectural design. 

After a day on the links of championship courses Vale da Pinta and Gramacho, you’ll welcome a dip under the refreshing cascade of the pool’s waterfall feature. Dine al fresco on the expansive terrace with an outdoor kitchen, then watch the stars from the jacuzzi. You’ll enjoy exceptional privacy and luxury details, from heated floors to a double garage. 

Luxury in Lagos

Dário Neto – Portugal Sotheby’s International Realty

Situated on a massive 2.66 acres next door to one of the most picturesque courses, this wonderful shingle-style villa in the Luz area of Lagos, Algarve, is what a golfer’s dreams are made of. With a view of the sea and the whole coast of Portimão, Alvor, Lagos on one side and the Palmares Lagos – Ocean Living & Golf on the other. This course is home to three 9-hole courses: Alvor, Lagos, and Praia, enveloped by Meia Praia. 

The villa’s design embraces form and function through traditional style and contemporary elements. With the Algarve being one of Europe’s sunniest regions, soaking in around 3000 hours of sunshine annually, this villa’s west-facing courtyard is made for sunset gazing, enjoying evening laps along the lengthy pool, and capping off the evening with a cocktail at the swim-up bar. 

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Kamalame Cay, Bahamas | Bahamas Sotheby’s International Realty

Cleverly configured to sleep 6, this 1,400 square foot beachfront villa is located on the private award-winning island of Kamalame Cay. Stylishly furnished with bold, eclectic pieces, indigo blues, and bright whites, French doors encourage natural light and cool ocean breezes to spill through this vacation retreat. Perfectly positioned between partially covered patios that provide panoramic vistas is a combined kitchen and inviting living area.

Connected by hallways are two bedrooms, both of which mirror the other in design. Complete with private ocean-facing balconies and spacious en-suites, each bathroom features his-and-her sinks and stand-alone tub steps from an outdoor shower. In addition to the bedrooms boasting king-sized beds, Indigo Palm includes two sleeping ‘nooks’ nestled in the hallways, discreetly concealed by floor-length curtains they offer the perfect cozy sleeping quarters.Offered turn-key, Indigo Palm includes a 4-seater golf cart.

A stone’s throw from New Providence, Kamalame’s shore is 45 minutes by powerboat and 15 minutes by chartered seaplane or helicopter, with daily scheduled commercial flights available. Ownership at Kamalame Cay affords a combination of luxury living in your secluded beachfront retreat with access to world-class amenities found at an award-winning resort.

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Resort-like living is a breeze at this ultimate modern waterfront Greenwich estate, perched above the Long Island Sound. The stately 11,465-square-foot home honors the integrity of the original 1913 structure while fully embracing contemporary finishes, furnishings, additions, and lifestyle trends.

Greenwich, Connecticut | Leslie McElwreath, Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage

A thorough 2023 renovation maintained the footprint of the historic residence while effecting appointments and amenities that are undeniably contemporary. The palette is soothingly organic and minimalist, and the floor plan has an easy, airy flow, with streamlined walls and floors of blonde hardwood. Fitting for a waterfront estate, nearly every room enjoys views of or access to the idyllic grounds, delivering an indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

On the light-flooded main level, the formal foyer opens to a library with a fireplace, a dining room for 20 people or more, and a living room with walls of glass that offer cinematic views of the water plus access to one of the estate’s many relaxing alfresco spaces.

A family room with built-in shelving, a fireplace, and effortless patio access connects to the chef’s kitchen, a feat of modern architecture and design, built with full walls of glass on three sides. It is anchored by an island with counter seating, striking sculptural light fixtures, and floating shelves that provide storage space while ensuring that the view remains largely uninterrupted. The breakfast area features a built-in banquette with seemingly endless vistas of the Long Island Sound as well as direct access to a covered skylit wraparound verandah with a built-in grill.

The second level comprises a collection of serene sunlit bedroom suites with fittingly dreamy water views. The owner’s suite includes a bright, spacious bath with double vanities, an oversized steam shower, and private water closet; two expansive dressing rooms—one outfitted with a vanity, two tall windows, and a large-format mirror—a gym with a mirrored wall, large windows, and quintessential Connecticut vistas; and a study with built-in shelves and French doors that open to a sun deck with picture-perfect water views and a minimalist wire railing for more unobstructed outlooks.

Fourth and fifth bedroom suites are secluded on the uppermost level along with two baths and generous storage space. The voluminous top-floor recreation and party room features double-height vaulted ceilings, cozy dormer window seats, a wet bar, a wine refrigerator, and doors to a rooftop deck with views of treetops and the Long Island Sound.

In addition to providing one additional bedroom and bath as well as laundry facilities, the home’s lowest level allows for all manner of entertaining. Highlights include a movie theater; a spectacular wood-clad wine cellar and tasting room with a 1,200-bottle capacity; a lounge with a fireplace and a convenient powder room nearby; and a steam room and sauna. The auto enthusiast will appreciate the attached two-car garage along with the property’s freestanding three-car garage, which is topped by two-bedroom guest quarters.

Strewn with grandfather trees, the blufftop 1.81-acre estate is a veritable private resort. A stone arch introduces a walkway on the home’s northeast side that leads to a tennis court with a raised viewing area, while a water-facing swimming pool and spa with a dramatic rock waterfall are enveloped by a roomy terrace for lounging and basking in the sun. Just above the 292 feet of private water frontage is a landing ideal for seaside cocktails or sightseeing. From here, stairs lead to the boathouse and the enviable floating dock—a rarely available amenity that completes the luxurious coastal New England lifestyle.

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Property of the Month

Valbonne, France | Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty

The former vacation home of John F. Kennedy and his family, Domaine de Beaumont, an exquisite estate built in 1920 and designed by architect Jacques Couëlle is for sale asking €31.5 million. The property extends over a wooded park and boasts panoramic views extending to the sea.

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With systems that can monitor and control climate, media, lights, window treatments, and security from nearly anywhere in the world, these three smart homes set high—and high-tech—standards for the finest in modern living.

Consummate California Contemporary

 Michele Altman | Sotheby’s International Realty – Carmel Brokerage

Filled with light and crisp, clean lines, this eye-catching Pebble Beach residence is quintessentially contemporary. Its distinctive semicircular floor plan offers four bedroom suites—including an owner’s suite with a wraparound deck, two walk-in closets, a gas fireplace, and an ocean view—a gourmet kitchen, and sophisticated living and entertaining spaces, many with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the artfully designed outdoor spaces. The home’s state-of-the-art technology includes a Sonos sound system, a whole-house gas generator, a DoorBird smart doorbell, and stylish Lutron window shades and blinds.

Sleek, Smart, and Sophisticated

 Jeffrey Hobgood | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage

This eye-catching contemporary residence enjoys a prime location on a convenient corner lot. The primary suite, its balcony, and the enviable upper-level deck ​​bask in views that stretch across the city. On the main level, Fleetwood glass doors open to a luxurious backyard with a soothing pool and spa and space for alfresco dining. A Control4 system operates many of the home’s systems, from lights, sound, window shades, climate, and security to the driveway gate and pool and spa controls.

Lofty, Light-Filled Living

 Chris Poore | Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage

This chic two-level home in the stylish Village Mews cooperative benefits from the building’s location on a lovely tree-lined street in Greenwich Village. In addition to a private courtyard garden and designated parking, the two-bedroom residence enjoys a generous living and dining room with lofty ceilings, a streamlined chef’s kitchen with Thermador appliances and a banquette, and ample storage space. Smart amenities include a Nest system that controls multizone heating and air conditioning, Lutron lighting, and built-in Sonos speakers.

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

Tulsa, Oklahoma | Sage Sotheby’s International Realty

Set in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the sprawling 1920s landmark is adorned with cement textile blocks and 5,200 panes of glass.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Legendary Westhope Hits the Market at $8M – Dwell

Five of the Strongest Luxury Housing Markets in the U.S. Right Now – Barron’s 

A lakefront longhouse asks for $2m in the Hudson Valley – The Spaces

$625,000 Homes in Minnesota, Rhode Island and Kentucky – The New York Times

Tred Avon River House – Uncrate

Jackie Kennedy’s former Washington home is on the market for £21 million – House & Garden

Seeking $2.1M, This Art Nouveau Home in Brussels Is an Architectural Jewel Box – Dwell

This Destination Is the ‘Best-kept Secret in Northeast Florida’ — and One of the State’s Last Hidden Real Estate Gems – Travel + Leisure

Grand 1937 Estate in the Heart of Atlanta’s Affluent Buckhead Neighborhood Gets a $4 Million Price Cut – Mansion Global

Behold This Unbelievable “Mirror House” for Sale in Pittsburgh – Apartment Therapy

Vermont’s Most Expensive Home Showcases State’s Spectacular Beauty for $20M – Realtor.com

7 Luxury Homes in the U.S. That Will Elevate Your Golf Game – Robb Report

Hot Property: Beach Within Reach in North Falmouth – Boston Herald

Carol Burnett Sells Longtime LA Condo for $3.7M – The New York Post

BeautyRx Co-Founder Asks $28M for a Waterfront Colonial-Modern Hybrid – Cottages & Gardens

6 Fabulous Homes Built in the 1970s – The Week

$2.7 Million Homes in California – The New York Times

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

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Carlsbad, California | Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

This stunning oceanfront three-story contemporary home was created architectural and interior designer Tiffani Baumgart, who created an experience like no other. It’s all in the details: this bespoke home was carefully thought out with custom high-quality elements that took years to gather from around the globe. Both the home and designer have been featured in: The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, Better Homes & Gardens, MyDomaine, Mansion Global, and Modern Luxury.

The achromatic color scheme creates striking patterns and textures that uniquely adorn each room. The color scheme allows the dramatic focal points of the ocean and sunsets to be accentuated through every room of the house. The element of light is carefully layered into the design, from the movement of the sun, to the soothing glow from the dimmable lights that are controlled with a Lutron system. This smart home is easily controlled from anywhere in the world with your smart phone to construct any desired mood, where you can situate the lights, blinds, heat and hot tub.

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From its quiet tree-lined street in Pacific Heights, this five-level 1911 residence presents an enchanting historic charm, with a pitched gabled roofline, decorative trim, clapboard siding, arched and bay windows, and dentil moldings that bring to mind the homes of storybooks.

San Francisco, California | Neil Bassi, Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage

But from the backyard—a private south-facing retreat with meticulously designed patio and terrace space—the feel is decidedly contemporary, with clean lines and angles, minimal detailing, and expansive surfaces of glass brought to bear by Design Line Construction’s impressive rebuild, which was guided by prolific Bay Area architect John Maniscalco.

The home’s unique interiors combine elements of both aesthetics, with timeless honey-hued hardwood floors and lovely arched and diamond-paned period windows harmonizing with sleek millwork and storage elements, artful light fixtures, a sculptural staircase, an easy modern flow, all-new systems and infrastructure, a Waupaca elevator linking four of the five levels, and electric vehicle chargers in the two-car garage.

Stylish living and entertaining are effortless here, with appealing public spaces on multiple levels. The main floor features a light-flooded living and dining area adjoined by a chic powder room, a streamlined kitchen with an island and enviable Miele appliances, and a relaxed but refined great room with a casual living and dining space, eye-catching built-ins, and a warming fireplace surrounded by plaster and Calacatta marble. Amid a wall of windows, a glass door opens to access the backyard.

A second great room on the lowest level augments options for relaxation and recreation with its kitchenette, living and dining space, plentiful built-ins, and a wall ideal for home state-of-the-art home theater components. Through a disappearing wall of glass, this floor flows directly to the alluring outdoor spaces. On the uppermost floor, a lofty lounge with built-in speakers and views of neighboring homes opens to a deck and a living roof garden. A second space with a wet bar and an iconic Golden Gate Bridge vista could serve as an office or an additional entertaining area.

Primary private quarters are secluded on the third level. The owner’s suite begins with a wall of streamlined built-in storage, beyond which are a bedroom gazing south through the treetops, a magnificent custom closet with generous built-ins, and a sophisticated spa-like bath with dual vanities and both a shower and a soaking tub. Each of the three guest bedrooms on this level includes a closet and an en suite bath. The ground level is ideal for guest quarters with its two bedrooms, two baths, office, laundry facilities, ample storage, garage access, and private entrance.

Steps from Alta Plaza Park, the restaurants and shops of Fillmore Street, and the verdant expanse of the historic Presidio, this home is quintessentially San Franciscan, bridging the gap between classic early-20th-century preferences and the de rigueur details of 21st-century comfort and convenience.

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From a spectacular contemporary home in Scottsdale, Arizona, to an elegant estate in Calgary, Canada, these are this month’s five featured notable properties for sale over $10 million.

Turtle Tail, Turks and Caicos Islands

Nina Siegenthaler, Joe Zahm | Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty

Above clear turquoise waters, carved into the organic ridge of the elevated iron shore landscape at the outpost of the Turtle Tail peninsula, is Nivå, a site with sunrise and sunset vistas designed in unison with its environment. The home is one of a limited collection of only six island retreats developed by Windward and designed by Ström Architects that capture the horizon and celebrate the power of clean lines, flowing spaces and the most refined finishes.

Mount Desert, Maine

Marika Alexis Clark, Glenn Jonsson | Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty

One of the last opportunities to own an authentic saltwater farm on Maine’s renowned Mount Desert Island, this bucolic and private 12+/- acre waterfront setting, formerly known as Maura’s Meadow and now home to Whistle Pig Farm, is situated perfectly overlooking Pretty Marsh Harbor on the highly coveted “quiet side” of the island.

Port d’Andratx, Spain

Alejandra Vanoli | Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty