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Spending a few minutes in a sauna has been known to release endorphins and improve physical and mental health. Whether part of a spa-inspired bath or freestanding in an idyllic backyard, these home saunas are bound to banish the winter blues.

Contemporary Greenwich Grandeur

 | Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage

In a pastoral 2.31-acre setting, this impressively scaled estate features a living room with a double-height fireplace, a chef’s kitchen, a sunny breakfast room, a formal dining room, a butler’s pantry with a wine refrigerator, a playroom, a wine cellar, a gym, a golf simulator, a family room with a fireplace, and a backyard patio, pool, spa, grilling area, and fire pit. Of the six bedrooms, the owner’s suite includes a luxurious bath with a soaking tub, a shower, and a sauna.

Urban Oasis

 | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage

On the sunny northern slope of San Francisco’s Bernal Heights, this thoughtfully renovated modern home features and open-concept kitchen, dining room, and family room; a separate living room; three decks with views of Twin Peaks, the Golden Gate Bridge, Mt. Tamalpais, and the downtown skyline; and three bedrooms, including a primary suite with a well-outfitted walk-in closet. The professionally designed backyard is an idyllic escape with fruit and maple trees, lavender, herbs, an Adirondack swing, an outdoor shower, and a classic barrel sauna.

Pacific Palisades Villa

 | Sotheby’s International Realty – Pacific Palisades Brokerage

Perched high above Pacific Palisades with views of Catalina Island and the Queen’s Necklace, this five-bedroom villa combines modern architecture and Italianate influences. Highlights include formal living and dining rooms, a sunroom, a sunken wet bar, a well-equipped kitchen, and a heated stone terrace with a spa, a built-in grill, burners, an oven, and a beverage refrigerator—all with an ocean view. The primary bedroom is a tranquil getaway boasting a fireplace and a bath with a whirlpool tub, a steamshower, and a therapeutic sauna.

Hollywood Hills Haven

 | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage

This 5,300-square-foot contemporary home in the Hollywood Hills is an ideal setting for entertaining indoors and out. Its dramatic interiors feature a chef’s kitchen, a spacious media and family room, and walls of glass that open to the refreshing swimming pool and spa, multiple alfresco lounging areas, and an outdoor kitchen with a Viking grill and a pizza oven. Rest and relaxation are assured by the four peaceful bedrooms and a private wood-paneled sauna.

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

Rockville Centre, New York | Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty

This vintage Tudor home features a decorative boxwood hedge maze in the style of a formal garden.

A tennis court and a boxwood maze surround this $2.7M 1913 Tudor home on Long Island – 6sqft

The Oaks Section of Calabasas Has Security, Top Schools—and Britney Spears – Mansion Global

$2.4 Million Homes in California – New York Times

Houston Neighborhoods That Are a Home Run for Astros’ Stars – Mansion Global

Willie Nelson’s Former Tennessee Home Hits the Market – Cowboys & Indians

$3 Million Homes in Texas, South Carolina and Washington – New York Times

6 comfortable homes with beautiful fall foliage – The Week

Coasts of Ireland Offer Enticing Waterfront Home Options – New York Times

1, 5 Milioni Di Dollari per Vivere in Una Delle Case Più Belle Di Frank Lloyd Wright – Elle Decor

A tennis court and a boxwood maze surround this $2.7M 1913 Tudor home on Long Island – 6sqft

For Some New Yorkers, Short-Term Visits to Turks and Caicos Turned Into Long-Term Stays – New York Times

See Inside: ‘Architectural Digest style home’ in Santa Fe listed for $3.99M – Albuquerque Journal

A Texas man bought a knockdown and built a mansion on the lot full of nods to a sci-fi movie, Ferrari, and ’80s rock bands. Now, he’s listing it for $3.96 million. – Insider.com

‘Jurassic Retreat’ in Washington up for sale for $1.29M as a lucrative income property – FoxNews.com

Mid-Century Modern Gem in Clarendon Heights, $3.75M – CA Home + Design

Indie Filmmaker (and Guinness World Record Holder) Lists Serene Silver Lake Treehouse – Dirt.com

 

Scott Carvill – Carvill Sotheby’s International Realty

Located about 2,500 miles from the U.S. mainland, Hawaii’s remote location makes it the ideal escape from the pace and pressures of ordinary life. Each year, tourists clamor at the chance to experience the verdant landscape, vibrant flowers, white-sand beaches, and balmy temperatures in efforts to replenish the mind, body, and soul.

But what if such tranquility was the norm, rather than a deviation? The opportunity to enjoy perpetual respite exists on a property like this premier beachfront estate on O’ahu, the most populous Hawaiian island. Nestled between a lush mountainous backdrop and the ocean, the eight-bedroom, 10-full-bathroom residence is not only a veritable resort, but an eco-friendly, LEED-certified home as well. A tour through the property sets its status as a special slice of paradise for those who are lucky enough to inhabit it.

Mindful Sustainability and Renowned Design

At first glance, the beachfront home is naturally stunning due to impeccable landscaping, a crown-jewel swimming pool, and the exquisitely designed interior. However, its distinction is derived from the intention behind its construction, where careful consideration is given to the impact of living amidst tropical bliss.

Designed by award-winning Gast Architects of San Francisco, the home has been awarded the gold certification from LEED. Evaluated on a points system, LEED-certified buildings are synonymous with sustainability, and their design addresses factors such as carbon footprint, energy consumption, and the management of water resources. On this property, notable environmental features include Voltaic solar energy use for hot water, sustainable heating and cooling systems, and electric-car charging stations.

Smart Features for Effortless Living

Smart home features provide similar innovative aspects alongside the home’s impressive eco-friendly elements. Almost every functional aspect of the home has been elevated, including energy-efficient lighting, a whole-home water filtration system, and climate-controlled pantry and wine storage. Other smart home features, like the swimming pool heating, security, an elevator, and even a backup generator, help automate and alleviate any concerns that could challenge the peace Hawaii’s natural splendor provides.

Acclaimed Beachfront Access

Location is paramount to any property, and the location of this home epitomizes utopia. Privately gated, it’s situated on 125 feet of beachfront with soft, white sand stretching for miles, and turquoise sea views as far as the eye can see. It’s a stunning spot for activities such as strolling, swimming, surfing, stand-up paddleboarding—or simply basking in the island’s sunny embrace. The home’s layout is also perfectly designed for taking in sunset views, so there isn’t a bad seat in the house when the day comes to an end.

Natural Finishes that Reflect the Land

Inside the home—which consists of 11,000 square feet of indoor-outdoor living space—a neutral and calming color scheme reflects the breezy, beach aesthetic found outside. Natural wood finishes are placed throughout as rich complementary accents, such as the ceiling beams, elegant furniture, and expansive kitchen cabinetry. And to add to the property’s authenticity and commitment to sustainability, much of the wood has been salvaged from tropical hardwoods.

Resort-style Living at Every Turn

Stepping onto this beachfront property feels like coming home to a private resort each and every time. Outdoor amenities include a sprawling pool surrounded by palm trees with ample space for lounging, a grotto with a waterfall curtain, and a rejuvenating hot tub after those long days spent in the sun—or after a session at the personal gym, complete with barre.

Offering the unique opportunity to own a gold-certified LEED home, this O’ahu property proposes an outstanding, secluded lifestyle on one of Hawaii’s most desired beaches. And, as Honolulu International Airport is a mere 20-minutes away, it can be an equally relaxing and convenient getaway. For most, island living is used as a trope used to mitigate life’s constant demands—at this property, it’s woven into the foundation.

Interested in discovering luxury lakefront-living on the east coast? Go dockside and explore a house in The Berkshires.

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Dallas, Texas | Melissa Jennings, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Inspired by the famous Farnsworth house and designed by internationally-recognized Hocker Design Group, this modern masterpiece was constructed with 60 tons of steel, over 40 slabs of Calacatta marble, and is cantilevered with 10,000 square feet under the roof.

Encased by floor-to-ceiling glass windows, the home ‘floats’ over the natural, minimalistic landscape and is intended to feel like art in a park. Custom acoustic ceilings keep sound from bouncing off the glass and concrete.

A striking pool made of absolute black granite in concentric rings features a waterfall edge, creating the aesthetic of a floating square water-feature in the middle of the backyard oasis.

 

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Known as the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a picturesque community that is home to some of the region’s pioneering wineries, superlative restaurants, and delightful shops as well as the Auberge du Soleil resort and the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone. For those who choose to transcend the occasional vacation and live here, it offers a balance of quaint vintage homes along with larger luxurious estates—this captivating newly constructed compound among them.

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

The property makes the most of its site and location, featuring a chic four-bedroom 3,979-square-foot home, a serene guesthouse, a refreshing swimming pool and spa, several alfresco living areas, raised garden beds, citrus and olive trees, a freestanding two-car garage, and environmentally sensitive modern landscaping. The main residence presents a rare combination of exceptional contemporary elements—superior-caliber appliances, custom wall treatments, smart LED lighting, and built-in speakers—and a convivial farmhouse ambience conjured by board-and-batten cedar siding and other carefully chosen organic materials. Abundant windows and glass doors fill nearly every room with natural light and allow for the effortless enjoyment of California’s enviable indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

A centerpiece for entertaining, the great room features built-in speakers, a striking fireplace with hand-cut vertical wood paneling, space for a generous dining table, and a retractable wall of glass opening to an open-air lounge with a warming fire pit and, beyond, the pool and lush lawn. Cooks will appreciate the kitchen, which boasts appliances from brands preferred by the chefs at the illustrious French Laundry, temperature-controlled wine storage—de rigueur for the locale—dazzling marble countertops, and an island with additional seating.

On the main level, the peaceful primary suite features in-ceiling Bose speakers, two walk-in closets, a spa-inspired bath with both a soaking tub and a walk-in shower, a private patio, and views of the pool and gardens. Nearby is a guest suite that easily serves as an office. The two additional guest suites are secluded on the upper level, where they are joined by a versatile loft space perfect for a fitness area. Longer-term visitors will appreciate the similarly stylish guesthouse, which sits beside and overlooks the pool. It offers a welcoming living area with a soaring ceiling, an impressively appointed chef’s kitchen, two restful bedroom suites with handsome baths, and its own terrace.

This idyllic gated getaway is a sophisticated oasis on the east side of St. Helena, where it enjoys a feeling of being remote and removed while remaining a short distance from popular attractions. The setting is as quintessentially Northern California as its architecture and ambience, and with thoughtfully selected amenities and grounds that echo a boutique resort, it constitutes a consummately private, ultimately inviting destination in its own right.

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From a US$28M sale in Newport Coast, California to a AUD$8M sale in Hamilton Island, Australia, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network in September.

Newport Coast, California 

CAIN Group | Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, US$28,825,000

Vittoriosa, Malta

Josabeth Cassar | Malta Sotheby’s International Realty, EUR€5,300,000

Hamilton Island, Australia

Wayne Singleton | Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty, AUD$8,000,000

Grace Bay, Turks & Caicos Islands

Nina Siegenthaler | Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty, US$6,500,000

Wellington, Florida

Thomas Baldwin & David Welles | Sotheby’s International Realty – Wellington Brokerage, US$12,000,000

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From East Coast to West, these distinctive foyers welcome visitors and introduce them to their homes’ unique character and style.

Fifth Avenue Sophistication

 | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage

Comprising two elegant floors overlooking Central Park, this stylish residence was recently renovated and is in impeccable condition. Its nearly 5,000-square-foot floor plan offers five bedrooms, formal living and dining rooms, a chef’s kitchen, a media room, and a library—all introduced by a foyer modeled after a 16th-century Venetian palazzo. It is a perfect preface to the home’s distinctive design with its striking Carrara marble floors, custom chandelier by Lindsey Adelman, Venetian plaster walls, and gracefully curving staircase.

Distinguished Greenwich Retreat

 | Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage

At the end of a long winding driveway, this august estate enjoys the peaceful privacy of parklike grounds with a pool and adjoining conservation land. A grand double-height foyer with a regal light fixture, stately columns, and a sweeping stairway is a fittingly elegant introduction to a floor plan that includes a billiards room, a solarium, a wood-paneled library, a kitchen and breakfast room, a butler’s pantry, a family room, a screened-in porch, seven bedrooms, a playroom and gym, and a recreation room.

Mediterranean Style in Seminole Landing

Frances Peter | Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage

This Mediterranean-inspired residence in the exclusive community of Seminole Landing spans some 12,470 square feet and enjoys picturesque views. Highlights include six bedrooms, a billiards room and bar, a theater, a wine room, an eat-in kitchen with a family room, a four-car garage, a screened-in patio with a built-in grill, a refreshing pool and spa, and a private dock with a lift. The grandeur begins in a foyer with inlaid stone flooring, striking arched double doors, and a graceful stairway with an ornate iron railing.

Chic Cow Hollow Oasis

 | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage

On a desirable block in Cow Hollow, this six-bedroom Edwardian home is replete with lovely architectural details, fine finishes, natural light, and views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Palace of Fine Arts, Alcatraz, and the bay. The versatile floor plan begins with a spacious foyer featuring hardwood floors and a striking ceiling; it flows effortlessly to the formal living and dining spaces and offers access to the upper-level private quarters via a classical staircase. A colorful garden and a two-car garage are welcome extras.

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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.

Stylish, innovative, disruptive—while this is how one might describe the allure of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), they’re qualities that are also in high-demand for luxury property buyers. 

NFTs are digital assets, often in the form of art, with their uniqueness as the driving force behind their value. Most exceptional luxury homes are also coveted for their singularity, whether due to a rare location, unparalleled architecture, or distinctive design. For truly one-of-a-kind properties that reflect the essence of NFT art, set your sights on these five homes.

Seductive Seventies Silhouettes

Joseph Cilic and Bruno Abisror – Sotheby’s International Realty – Pacific Palisades Brokerage

One element of NFT art that makes it compelling is its ability to modernize an established medium, at once honoring and subverting it. What you’ve become accustomed to viewing countless of times receives new life when presented in a pixelated form.

Such anachronistic reimagining occurs in this four-bedroom, four full-bathroom Beverly Hills Trousdale Estate, completed in 1971 by modernist architect Raul F. Garduno. And though it features classic seventies architectural elements, like a low-rise silhouette, step-down living room, and elegantly curved swimming pool, it’s a sought-after style that can be hard to come by in such pristine condition. In fact, it’s so desirable that notable gallery Casa Perfect used the home as a showroom. Breathtaking views of the city and canyon make it easy to see why this property is the pre-eminent homage to a former generation.

Modern Landmark Architecture

Jane Zhang and Christian Vermast – Sotheby’s International Realty Canada

While some NFT artists pack a flurry of color into the frame, others choose to be highly intentional with their pixel placement. The resulting image is often a touch crude, with sharp lines and unrefined edges—daring you to find beauty in its almost confrontational facade.

Such Brutalist beauty is evident in this dazzling, 26,000-square-foot home in Toronto. Designed by the same architect behind the elegantly imposing Toronto City Hall, the home has a remarkable cascading exterior design of three-and-a-half levels, is engineered from concrete embedded with quartz, and boasts thoughtful features, including a soaring atrium, zen garden, and indoor and outdoor swimming pools. With hand-painted murals and vast walls perfect for showcasing masterpieces, this home is an art collector’s dream.

Clifftop Villa with Sea Views

Dário Neto – Portugal Sotheby’s International Realty

There’s no established formula to creating masterpieces in such a nascent form as NFT art. As such, a collection of these digital works would offer a broad palette of visual experiences, from the refined to the basic, from photorealistic recreations to simplistic bursts of color.

This diversity is reflected in this five-bedroom Portuguese villa overlooking the Algarve landscape and ocean. The home is artfully designed with large windows so each room can soak in the sun and incredible panoramic sea views from the property’s cliff-top vantage. Indoors, intricately tiled bathrooms garner a pixelated effect, and various pops of color and art installations aim to delight throughout the property.

Sleek and Sophisticated Penthouse

Francesca A. M. – LUXHABITAT Sotheby’s International Realty

With NFT art, there are burgeoning possibilities to view works in immersive experiences such as the metaverse. A near future can be imagined where one could customize an entire virtual realm with the various pieces they acquired. In that realm, their existence would be enveloped by art.

This extraordinary four-bedroom duplex penthouse in Dubai makes it feel as though you’re living inside a piece of art at all times, rather than just admiring it. Angular surfaces, crosscut marble walls, and accent lighting add dimension to the polished yet opulent space, providing an all-encompassing feeling of artistry.

Organic Desert Jewel

Dan Wolski and Mike Doyle – Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty

Upon creation, an NFT is stamped by its creator. Unmodifiable and unalterable, the art is  perpetually preserved in its intended state, guaranteeing authenticity and longevity.

In Scottsdale, this astounding home appears to be an extension of the Sonoran Desert landscape that still features rocks from 1,200 million years ago. Earth, steel, glass, stone—these organic elements come together to form a powerful structure where indoor-outdoor living is blended seamlessly. With floor-to-ceiling windows, one can comfortably gaze upon the spectacular sunsets similarly enjoyed in the centuries prior. 

NFT artwork is valuable because it is irreplaceable, totally unique, and coveted by many. As these five spectacular homes demonstrate, these same qualities are precisely what can make a property desirable. And it won’t be long before real estate and NFTs intersect more directly, such as this innovative manor in Miami Shores that comes with a virtual replica NFT. This latest digital technology is a perfect match for luxury homes—the pinnacles of art and design. 

NTF art is expanding boundaries—and so do these three homes. Make sure to check out the properties that break tradition in their own right.

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Rancho Santa Fe, California | , Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Escape to a private, gated and fenced oasis, where one can enjoy the beauty found at this prime Rancho Santa Fe Covenant location. Exceptional architecture, finest craftsmanship, and exquisite materials blend harmoniously to create an estate that is timeless and can be enjoyed for years to come.

The residence with its spacious design incorporates a timeless, traditional floor plan with modern influences where rooms flow into one another and to the outdoors, onto sheltered loggias, and to the dramatic zero-edge pool with waterfalls, swim-up bar, mature gardens and a peek of the RSF golf course and beyond. Formal spaces are generous with beautiful living and dining rooms, both with stone fireplaces. There are five very generous, well-appointed bedrooms, all meticulously detailed.

Nothing has been overlooked: reclaimed wood beams, vintage wood flooring, antique tiles, slabs of travertine and granite, custom furniture-grade cabinetry, artisan stonework, custom stone fireplaces, hand-wrought iron fixtures, handrails and more. Some of the countless highlights are the recently refreshed chef’s kitchen and breakfast area, family room with full bar that becomes an alfresco lounge through disappearing wood and glass doors with fireplace.

Outdoors enjoy the numerous verandas, pizza oven, full kitchen with wood cabinetry, fire pit with blue ice and rolling lawns. There is garaging for four cars plus golf cart storage. Simply stated, this is one of Rancho Santa Fe Covenant’s finest custom estates.

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The clear blue skies, majestic mountains, and theatrical sunsets of Santa Fe, New Mexico, are legendary, as are its distinctive architectural style with earth-toned, softly organic silhouettes, curvaceous kiva fireplaces, eye-catching ceiling beams known as vigas and latillas, and generous use of stone and wood. Located in a coveted enclave high in the hills above the historic city, this sophisticated 6,540-square-foot estate uses the uniqueness of its Southwestern setting and design to their most elegant effect. Windows and glass doors are plentiful, creating an easy, dynamic flow between the interiors and outdoor living spaces designed for enjoyment of the region’s four glorious seasons and picture-perfect natural scenery.

Santa Fe, New Mexico | , Sotheby’s International Realty – Santa Fe Brokerage

As the result of a very extensive recently completed renovation, the home pays homage to Santa Fe stylistic traditions in the context of a modern aesthetic while adding the contemporary amenities expected in a home of this caliber. Dramatically perched on a hillside, the multilevel home benefits from sweeping, breathtaking vistas.

The floor plan features numerous spaces for living and entertaining, including a great room with a romantic two-sided fireplace shared with a sunset-facing portal; a media room with built-in bookshelves, a cozy fireplace, and a private portal; and a kitchen with custom cabinets, superior-caliber appliances, an adjoining wine room and butler’s pantry, and a center island offering counter seating. An interior courtyard, perfect for lounging or outdoor dining is surrounded by the kitchen and the main-level guest suite.

Of the five bedrooms, the owner’s suite is an elaborate retreat with a lavish bath that offers dual vanities, striking artisanal tilework, a private water closet, abundant built-in storage, a spacious shower, and a soaking tub.

Finally, the central portal with its alfresco fireplace, infinity-edge swimming pool, and terrace with expansive views is truly the showpiece of the property. Encased in artisanal tiles, the pool literally dazzles under the bright New Mexico sun, with the spectacular landscape mirrored in each of its iridescent tiles. This is easily one of the most distinctive homes in the area—favored not only for its remarkable form but also for the priceless advantage of its spectacular backdrop.

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Sotheby’s Luxury Week, a sale series that showcases the best of the best in each discipline, elevates luxury to the level of art. Encompassing Jewelry, Watches, Collector Cars, Designer Handbags, Sneakers and Wine, this sale series is a testament to the new definition of luxury and the evolving role played by auction houses in the sector. Explore the extraordinary pieces on offer through November 15.

The Michael Schumacher 2003 Ferrari F2003-GA | Chassis 229

The Michael Schumacher 2003 Ferrari F2003-GA, Chassis 229 one of the most significant Formula One Cars of all time. Driven to five victories by Michael Schumacher during his World Championship winning 2003 F1 season, it is the most successful Ferrari F2003-GA Grand Prix car ever built.

Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels

This November the Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels sale is led by the superb 5.53 carat Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond from the De Beers Exceptional Blue Collection. Other notable coloured diamond highlights of the sale include the Mouawad Empress, a 37.50 carat pear-shaped Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring, a rare and beautiful 4.47 carat Fancy Gray-Violet Diamond Ring and a splendid 2.03 carat Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink Diamond Ring.

Important Watches

The Important Watches auction in November, encompasses highly attractive and collectible watches from renowned makers such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin and Cartier. It also includes both vintage and contemporary pieces from various makers as well as independent brands like F.P. Journe.

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From New York to California, these distinctive homes feature stained-glass accents that are visually striking and vibrant, transmitting light and transforming it into color.

Enchanting Edwardian

 | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage

On a peaceful block in Noe Valley, this delightful multilevel Edwardian home features a living room, a dining room, a family room, a custom eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms—including a primary suite with a deck overlooking the backyard garden—and an in-law suite with a kitchen and bath. Dating to 1913, it has been thoughtfully updated yet retains lovely period detail, from inlaid hardwood flooring, coved ceilings, two fireplaces, and a built-in buffet hutch to artisanal stained glass.

Inviting Midcentury Aerie

 | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage

On a cul-de-sac where Russian Hill meets North Beach, this two-level midcentury modern condominium home was recently carefully updated. Highlights include three bedrooms, an open living and dining room with skyline and bay views, a sunroom that would make an ideal office or media room, a wraparound rooftop terrace, a backyard garden, and an inviting kitchen with porcelain countertops, top-of-the-line appliances, and an original stained-glass window. Residents benefit from parking, storage space, and an elevator.

Upper East Side Elegance

 | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage

Uniting prewar details with modern conveniences, this classic residence at a coveted address between Fifth and Madison Avenues features a formal dining room with a one-of-a-kind Bastien Carré LED light sculpture, a windowed chef’s kitchen, and two bedrooms. The pièce de resistance is a living room with 16-foot ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace with an antique mantle, Marmorino plaster walls, specialty Lutron lighting, and 10 carefully restored 17th-century Swiss armorial stained-glass panels.

Mediterranean-Style Oasis

 | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage

Surrounded by private gardens, picturesque courtyards, multiple fountains, lush plantings, and a secluded pool terrace with an outdoor fireplace, this three-bedroom 1928 villa in a desirable neighborhood combines beautiful vintage details with chicly updated spaces, including the kitchen and baths. Every room on the main level opens to the beguiling grounds. Among the eye-catching period elements are deeply hued hardwood floors, trussed ceiling beams, colorful tile, wrought ironwork, and stained-glass windows that highlight soaring ceilings.

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

Petosky, Michigan | Harbor Sotheby’s International Realty

The superlatively priced Walloon Lake home has a golf simulator, a full-size bar and a boathouse

Lavish Lake House Selling for $18 Million, Tying for Michigan’s Most Expensive Listing – Mansion Global

A Frank Lloyd Wright House Just Hit the Market in a New York Hamlet – Dwell

A Full-Floor and Thoughtfully Designed SoHo Loft Asks $4.5M – Cottages & Gardens

Cinque Case in Vendita Che Fanno Sognare, Tra Castelli E Ville Da Star – Elle Decor

6 Impeccable Homes for Less Than $1 Million – The Week

A $28 Million Compound in Santa Fe Becomes New Mexico’s Most Expensive Listing – Mansion Global

On the Market in New York City – New York Times

A historic Second Empire-style mansion on Long Island asks $2.8M – 6sqft

A Cape Cod House With a Private Beach Is on the Market for $3.3M – Boston Business Journal

Extravagant Party Houses Aren’t Reserved for Pop Stars – Mansion Global

$1.9 Million Homes in Michigan, Florida, and California – New York Times

Sunny Faro, Portugal, Is the ‘Florida of Europe’ – Mansion Global

A Spruced-Up ’70s Cabin Hits the Market for $995K in Cape Cod – Dwell

A Santa Fe Jeweler Covered Her 1-Bedroom House In Foam So It Would Blend Right In – Insider

The Cayman Islands Offer Retirees More Than a Tax Haven – Mansion Global

Hot property: five homes for sale in Amsterdam – Financial Times

15 Ways to Get Your Name, Face & Listings Out There – Florida Realtors

Historic Salt Lake City Mansion With State Capitol and Mountain Views Lists for Nearly $13 Million – Mansion Global

Leading Los Angeles Agent Returns to Sotheby’s International Realty – Inman

 

Visionaries have always understood the need to reserve mental space for the tasks that will have the greatest impact. This concept of “decision fatigue” is why innovators in the tech space often wear the same thing every day.

Domotics, otherwise known as smart home technology, can introduce subtly incorporated technological touches to provide an unparalleled elegance and minimalism to a home, taking care of small tasks and decisions in a way that enables great thinkers to optimize their schedules and make space for the things that really matter.

Safe and Secure

Ricardo Rodriguez and Margaret Pena Juvelier – Puerto Rico Sotheby’s International Realty

A home should be a sanctuary, removed from the concerns of the outside world. Today’s automated security cameras alleviate security risks by monitoring your property, alongside other security-focused domotics such as keyless remote entry for smartphones, entry sensors, and poolside motion sensors. 

This Ritz Carlton Reserve compound in Puerto Rico is a fully automated smart home with Creston touch screens and Lutron keypads, offering the ultimate in privacy. With security fully managed by Control4 home automation, you’ll be free to wander among the wild ginger and giant coconut palms of the one-acre property and the sandy Caribbean beachfront of the resort itself.

Outside the Home

Vilamoura Office and Virgolino Gomes – Portugal Sotheby’s International Realty

It’s not just the interior of a residence that can benefit from the comfort and peace of mind automation provides. Gardens, balconies, and outdoor living areas offer opportunities to incorporate domotic elements that optimize environmental ambiance for lounging and entertaining, or growing conditions for the lushest landscaping.

Such is the case in Portugal, where the Mediterranean gardens of this luxurious 3.9-acre property in the Algarve are tended to by an automatic irrigation system. While strolling on the Portuguese lioz stone that encompasses the property, contemplations can be fully explored while gazing upon the greenery surrounding the estate, perpetual in its vibrance.

Easy Breezy

Oriana Juvelier – Puerto Rico Sotheby’s International Realty

Contentment can be a cozy den on winter evenings, a shady lounge on summer afternoons, or a sun-drenched solarium on spring mornings. In other words, it depends on the season, the situation, and the weather. Our bodies continually detect and respond to the subtlest environmental changes, and so can smart sensors, allowing precise modifications in real-time. 

Today’s domotics enable your home to silently maintain a comfortable temperature throughout the day without your intervention. In this Condado Beach penthouse, in-ceiling AC and humidity controls are accessed through in-wall panels available in 7 zones throughout the home, as well as through a mobile app.

Set the Mood

Elizabeth L. Sample and Brenda S. Powers – Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage

Among the delightful sensory elements that contribute to the atmosphere of your home, sound is an essential. With domotics that integrate your playlists from room to room, you can curate an immersive auditory experience anytime.

Move seamlessly from work to relaxation in this 75th floor New York City penthouse. Automatic music is run by a state-of-the-art Crestron System while you take in the views over Central Park, the Chrysler Building, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Statue of Liberty. Host a listening party in the dedicated media room, explore the resonance of the wood-paneled library, or open up the entertaining space and en your guests’ conversation with background melodies.

If technology is meant to enrich our lives by making them easier, the step to integrated domotics exemplifies ultimate efficiency. And as our ways of working allow us more time in our own spaces, innovations within the home certainly come to bear on our productivity. 

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Mill Neck, New York | , Dominican Republic Sotheby’s International Realty

Built in 2022, “Villa Farallon” is a 10-bedroom ultra-luxurious home situated atop an oceanside cliff with breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, and is tucked into one of the most private and exclusive cul-de-sacs within Casa de Campo® Resort. The ocean comes alive from this location as ocean waves and breezes caress the rocky coastline.

The villa stretches out alongside a terrace and pool with views of the Caribbean Sea. Recline in one of the lounge chairs under an umbrella, or settle into the covered sitting and dining areas. Heat up the barbecue for an alfresco dinner or unwind inside to the strains of a favorite album on the sound system. During the cool evenings, lounge around the exterior fire-pit with friends and family and enjoy gazing up at the awe-inspiring night sky.

Inside the Villa, an open-plan layout, vaulted ceilings and dark wood trim give a spacious, Asian-inspired feel. From the main living area, large patio doors lead out to both open and covered sun terraces that surround the beautifully designed infinity swimming pool. Exotic and contemporary works of fine art which line the walls of the residence. A large formal dining room with a fully-equipped bar and wall wine cooler opens to an expansive terrace facing the ocean. Six bedrooms provide direct, unobstructed ocean views with private balconies and lavish bathrooms. The remaining four interior bedrooms are made up of three independent apartment suites, each with private kitchenettes and a shared terrace.

Outside amenities include a large saltwater swimming pool and Jacuzzi, a fire pit and sitting area, and a large gazebo with an alfresco living dining area and exterior barbecue.

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