Reminiscent of a Swiss ski lodge, situated on nearly 7 acres of beautiful greenery graced by a flood-free creek in New South Wales, Australia, the “Winter House” was built by one of England’s wealthiest families in 2000 and boasts exotic designs and details from all over the world. The 6-bedroom, 6-bath home is offered at [...]
Combining a quiet and beautiful atmosphere with an architectural design of an old hacienda lost in time, Puerto Los Cabos, located on the Sea of Cortez, provides the ultimate in relaxation. This five-bedroom, five- and one-half-bath home is currently listed for $5.9 million and is tastefully furnished and decorated in a Mexican beach motif. Within [...]
Known as the “jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains,” Smith Mountain Lake, Va., is the perfect getaway for watersports, fishing and relaxing on 20,000-plus acres of water. Surrounded by elite colleges and universities and close to major cities, such as Roanoke and Lynchburg, the area hosts five signature golf courses, equestrian centers and more. Enjoy [...]
A private elevator rises to Penthouse 72 at Lumiere in Telluride, Colo., and reveals more than 3,700 square feet of opulent living space. The open floor plan — including a relaxing great room — leads out to an expansive balcony where views of the St. Sophia Mountain Range and a six-person hot tub create a [...]
Encompassing 25,400 dramatic square feet, this Colonial in Wayland, Mass., features impeccable detailing and is currently listed for $24.5 million. The 11.4-acre property, guarded by fieldstone entry walls, is surrounded by hundreds of acres of conservation land and meadows and features a New England barn, a swimming pool, a sport court and a 1,740-square-foot guesthouse [...]
Spanning more than 33 acres of rolling countryside, The Farm at Matlock Creek in Franklin, N.C., is setup for organic gardening and includes four greenhouses and six hoop houses. Within the 5,000-square-foot main house that is flooded with light and charm are five bedrooms and five baths. Surrounded by mountain views, this property — listed [...]
Cultivated from stone and wood and positioned on a prestigious property surrounded by a 1,500-square- meter park, this villa in Courmayeur in the Valle d’Aosta region of Italy is blessed with snow-capped mountain views. Listed for 6 million euros, the residence enjoys the best of both worlds — skiing in the Alps and close proximity [...]
Encompassing nearly 1,300 feet of Mediterranean coastline, Villa Volpi in Rome, Italy, is a breathtaking estate near the resort town of Sabaudia. Created by Countess Nathalie Volpi di Misurata, this palatial estate showcases ancient Greek architecture on approximately 26 acres of natural terrain within a national park. On the Tyrrhenian Sea, the home’s awe-inspiring beaches [...]
On Spring Island in South Carolina, residents come home to the Colleton River, low country hospitality and, if you’re lucky, this 8,000-square-foot home resting on two lots. With deep-water frontage and live oaks, this 2.83-acre property, listed for $4.495 million, is ready to host the family reunion. Three bedrooms in the main home and three [...]
A 5-bedroom, 3-bath main house with a fireplace; a guesthouse with 3 bedrooms; breathtaking sunset and Atlantic water views; and a 750-foot dock make up Jefferson Island, a 20-plus-acre private retreat on the Chesapeake Bay in Talbot County, Md. With 7,050 feet of waterfront, this property is positioned for total seclusion, water activities and a [...]
