Built for Louise Grace—daughter of NYC’s two-time mayor and shipping magnate William R. Grace—this stuccoed Renaissance Revival cottage is a rare surviving example of an early American summer estate, set on 3,570 feet of private Maine shoreline.
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For Sale: A Frescoed Apartment Set in a Historic Palazzo in Verona
Few Italian cities carry the layered resonance of Verona—where Roman arenas still stage summer operas and Shakespeare set Romeo and Juliet. Known as Italy’s “painted city,” this storied palazzo reveals a frescoed apartment at the heart of Piazza delle Erbe.
Unique Belle Époque Villa Near Avignon, Overlooking the Papal Palace
Marked by Moorish-inspired details—arched loggias, carved columns, and decorative tilework—this Belle Époque villa illustrates the Orientalist eclecticism popular in French villa architecture of the late 19th century.
A Hudson River Ship Captain’s 1840s Homestead with Beautiful Gardens
Built in the 1840s by Hudson River ship captain Robert Peary, this nearly 200-year-old Gothic Revival estate in Germantown, New York was once a working pear orchard. Today, its legacy endures through gardens designed by the former Lead Horticulturist of the New York Botanical Gardens.
Neoclassical-Style Château Near Monet’s Gardens, 1 Hour from Paris
This château was built in 1910 in the style of 18th-century French neoclassicism, specifically the Château de Bellevue, which was commissioned by King Louis XV for his mistress, Madame de Pompadour.
On the Market: 1700s Villa Overlooking Italy’s “Secret Lake”
Unlike Como or Maggiore, Lake Orta has remained remarkably low-key — a retreat for those who favor intimacy and quiet over celebrity and spectacle.
1800s Hudson River Estate Linked to One of America’s “First Families”
On 34.5 acres with more than half a mile of Hudson River frontage, Ulster Landing is a circa-1800s Hudson River estate once held by one of America’s influential dynasties, the Livingston Family.
Aaron Paul’s 1920s Spanish Revival Home in LA Hits the Market at $9.99M
“Aberdeen is a home with a deep soul,” says the Breaking Bad actor. “It was the first home built on the hillside of Los Feliz with a garden that has been maturing for over 100 years. The original finishes that make this home magic are still intact, which is a testament to how much respect all of its owners have had for this space over the years.”
Rare Provençal Bastide on Private 257-Acre Estate Asks €6.5 Million
Set between the Luberon and the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, this 257-acre estate offers complete privacy and 360-degree views towards the Alps, complete with equestrian facilities and miles of riding trails.
Under €1M: 18th-Century Château on a Private Island on the Marne River
In the Haute-Marne, a classical château has quietly changed hands — and it’s no surprise. A classical residence with intact gardens, year-round habitability, and a private island setting — and all under €1M — seldom lingers on the market.