Norman-Style French Manor, 40 Minutes From Paris
A former hunting lodge, Manoir de Chaubuisson was built in 1893 and transformed in 1950 as a Relais & Châteaux property. Since 2000, the manor has been used exclusively to host business seminars and there is a possibility to obtain a license for a three or four-star hotel.
This property is listed for €6,000,000 with Tania Gauthier of Chambard Real Estate SAS.
23 Rue du Laos, 75015 Paris, France
Phone: +33 6 16 16 15 60
Email: t.gauthier@chambardrealestate.com
This Norman-style French Manor property is just 40 minutes from Paris, close to the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte.
A former hunting lodge, Manoir de Chaubuisson was built in 1893, belonging to a lordship which dates back to the reign of Louis XIII. It was transformed in 1950 as a Relais & Chateaux property.
Since 2000, the manor has been used to host business seminars as the property includes 2 auditoriums and 7 meeting rooms.
The property can accommodate 80-110 people in its 40 ensuite bedrooms, across the main manor and 6 pavilions, totalling almost 27,000 square feet of living space.
There is also a possibility to obtain a license for a three or four-star hotel operation, as the property could be further used as a wedding or events venue.
Surrounded by 17 acres of gardens and a further 17 acres of forest, the estate includes a swimming pool, a tennis court, a football field, a basketball court, a volleyball court, and a lake.
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Leasam House Blends Contemporary and Classic
The Georgian manor home offers sweeping views across its 57 acre estate, overlooking the ancient town of Rye, as well as the sea—the beautiful beaches at Camber Sands are 7 miles away.
This gorgeous Grade II-listed Georgian home has been renovated extensively, combining contemporary style with elegant period finishes and reconfigured to provide an elegant flow from informal to formal living areas.
Commanding an elevated position in the Sussex countryside, the Georgian manor home offers sweeping views across its 57 acre estate, overlooking the ancient town of Rye, as well as the sea—the beautiful beaches at Camber Sands are 7 miles away.
Although the site dates back to the 13th century, the current Georigan house dates back to 1800, built for a local banker and Town Clerk of Rye, Jeremiah Curteis. Over the years, its owners have included several members of Parliament, and the property was also used as a private school.
Period details include high ceilings with elegant cornicing, deep sculptured door architraves, moulded panelling and decorative plaster garlands.
A music room, designed with higher ceilings for optimal acoustics, features a beautiful marble fireplace. There are fireplaces in the sitting room and drawing room and several rooms have working shutters. The grand staircase features an original, large sash window.
Leasam House has formal gardens, terraced lawns, and charming stone paths among the colourful flower beds, bordered with charming brick retaining walls. There is also a water garden and tennis court.
In addition to the main manor home, there is also a three-bedroom grange house, and converted stables offering 19 garage spaces.
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This Newport Estate Was Modelled After the Royal Hunting Lodge at Versailles
Built in 1933 by New York architectural firm Clinton & Russel, the historic U-shaped Louis XV Revival House is named ‘Ker Arvor’ —which means ‘seaside’ in French Breton.
This Newport Estate was modelled after the Royal Hunting Lodge at Versailles, the Pavillon de la Lanterne.
Built in 1933 by New York architectural firm Clinton & Russel as the summer residence of Snowden Andrews Fahnestock (1886 to 1962), the historic U is listed for $7,600,000 by Lila Delman Real Estate, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate-shaped Louis XV Revival House is named ‘Ker Arvor’ —which means ‘seaside’ in French Breton.
Set just off Ocean Drive near Newport Country Club, the property presents an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a piece of Newport’s history, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
The timeless estate has been recently restored and offers 12,500 sq ft of living space in museum-like condition, featuring over 9 bedrooms with private baths, sitting rooms, an exercise room, wine cellar, and elevator.
Surrounded by 9 acres of parklike grounds, the Neoclassical-style main residence comes complete with award-winning gardens, a heated pool and pool house with kitchen, as well as a three-car garage and storage barn.
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This Bespoke Estate in Costa Smeralda Was Designed to Blend Into Its Surroundings
La Garibaldina is the perfect blend of rustic luxury. This bespoke estate in Costa Smeralda, Italy was designed to blend into its surroundings, set on 18.5 acres of land in the rocky Sardinian hillside. It is surrounded by natural vegetation with 52 olive groves, and is in close proximity to beaches, marinas and the village of San Pantaleo.
This property is on the market with Julia Bracco of ImmobilSarda. The price is disclosed upon application with the listing agency.
La Garibaldina is the perfect blend of rustic luxury. This bespoke estate in Costa Smeralda, Italy was designed to blend into its surroundings, set on 18.5 acres of land in the rocky Sardinian hillside.
It is surrounded by natural vegetation with 52 olive groves, and is in close proximity to beaches, marinas and the village of San Pantaleo.
The owner spent 14 years creating this luxurious oasis and retreat, inspired by the rustic charm of local Sardinian architecture. There are 6 separate residences spread across the property, with a main residence with four en-suite double bedrooms and four additional guest houses, for a total of 10,212 sq ft of living space that seamlessly integrates with the outdoors.
The property is linked with discrete terracotta or stone pathways, flanked by Meditteranean maquis, with the rich scents of lavender and helichrysum in the air.
There are several outdoor spaces harmoniously designed to integrate with surrounding nature. A meditation and yoga terrace offers total privacy, and there is also a bespoke hot tub for 12, with a shower incorporated into the rocks and a sunbathing area.
The 55-foot infinity pool has sheltered lounge beds, changing facilities, and panoramic views out to the archipelago of La Maddalena.
Because la dolce vita is al fresco, an extraordinary Indonesian hut shelter offers a covered outdoor lounging area.
The dining space seats 30 and offers respite from the Sardinian sun. Our favourite feature is the traditional pizza oven (!) in the fully equipped outdoor kitchen and barbecue area. We can imagine all of the fabulous dinner parties we could have with our friends, watching the sunset and the stars come out at night.
Listed by Julia Bracco of @immobilsarda an affiliate of @christiesrealestate. Price is disclosed upon application with the listing agency.
A world-famous blue zone (Sardinians have the highest life expectancy in Europe!) with some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. It was put on the map in the 1960 when Aga Khan developed Porto Cervo into an exclusive resort town and yachting haven to support his lavish lifestyle, making Costa Smeralda one of the most expensive places to buy property in Europe. Read more about it here.
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Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen List Their Boston Estate [Video]
The 5-bedroom, 5+2 bathroom home was designed by renowned architect Richard Landry and the interiors are by A-List interior designer Joan Behnke.
The 5-bedroom, 5+2 bathroom home was designed by renowned architect Richard Landry and the interiors are by A-List interior designer Joan Behnke. With 10,000 square feet of living space, the home features warm wooden accents and lots of natural light from large windows throughout the house. The French Country style is exemplified in the family room with its cathedral ceilings and wooden beams. On the lower level there is a gym, spa, wine cellar, and recreation room.
“Home is where your heart is,” says Bündchen, while touring the property’s standalone 2400 square foot guest house in Vogue’s 73 Questions. Designed to look like a barn with exposed beams along the rafters, the guest house features a yoga studio, double fireplace, and a sleeping loft; large pocket doors open up to create a seamless indoor-outdoor space. The guesthouse doubles as a home office for Gisele, who describes the space as her “sanctuary”.
The five acre property has an organic herb and vegetable garden, raised pool, and neighbours The Country Club, the oldest country club in America and one of the five charter clubs that founded the United States Golf Association. The home is positioned at the end of a circular driveway which holds up to 20 cars; there is also a 3-car garage and a stone carport. Located just 8 miles to downtown Boston.
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Madly in Love with this 18th Century French Bastide
Set on nearly 7.5 acres, the property features beautifully landscaped gardens with a natural waterfall, a river, and fruit and olive trees. Follow the cypress-lined path downhill from the bastide, and you will find a pool and pool house to enjoy l’ete en Provence.
This property is listed for €8,500,000 by Jack Harris of Knight Frank.
We’re madly in love with the 18th century bastide. Set on nearly 7.5 acres, the property features beautifully landscaped gardens with a natural waterfall, a river, and fruit and olive trees.
Follow the cypress-lined path downhill from the bastide, and you will find a pool and pool house to enjoy l’ete en Provence. The property also comes with a private tennis court.
The main house is surrounded with large terraces, perfect for entertaining en plein air. Inside, the living room features cathedral ceilings and the kitchen includes a back kitchen and utility room. Each of the 5 bedrooms boasts its own ensuite bathroom; the master also has a private terrace.
There is also a guest house and an additional 2 houses for staff on the property, located a short drive away from the medieval village of Auribeau sur Siagne, 17 km from Cannes, and 35 km from Nice International Airport.
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In 1915, George Elkins took a trip to England where he visited his friend, the Duke of Sutherland at Sutton Place in Surrey. His time at the estate inspired him so much that he decided to build his own Tudor estate modelled after Sutton Place, with elements imported from England.
This property is listed for $8,900,000 by Franz Rabauer of Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty.
It may be hard for you to believe that this English Tudor Estate is located in Pennsylvania. Guildford Manor was built in 1925, although parts of it date as far back as the 12th century, such as the great stone slab floors from Warwick Priory in London.
It was built by George Elkins, who had inherited his father's vast fortune created in railways, oil, gas and tobacco. In 1915, George took a trip to England where he visited his friend, the Duke of Sutherland at Sutton Place in Surrey. His time at the estate inspired him so much that he decided to build his own Tudor estate modelled after Sutton Place back home in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. The town is located just half an hour from Central Philadelphia and 90 minutes drive from Manhattan.
The property took over 10 years to complete, importing architectural elements from 16th century Tudor estates in England to be incorporated into Guildford Manor, named after the town where Sutton Place is located.
Robert McGoodwin led the construction of the property. The substructure was built of reinforced concrete meant to stand for hundreds of years with the imported architectural components reassembled on site.
The living room dates from the 15th century, taken from Cassiobury House, where Elizabeth I is said to have visited, marked by a stained glass window bearing her Tudor Rose emblem. (If you’re interested in more specifics, be sure to check out the listing link for an room-by-room description of the property’s British origins.)
Queen Elizabeth Ist personal emblem, the Tudor Rose
Much like Sutton Place, Guildford Manor was built for lavish living and entertaining, with a large entry hall, grand reception room, and an intimate panelled library perfect for fireside chats.
Set on a private parkland of 18 acres, the scenic property has woodland trails, terraced gardens, a landscaped amphitheatre, and pool. The 7-bedroom, 7+5 bath home has been completely updated for 21st century living with amenities like elevators, 13 wood burning fireplaces, a 4-car garage, a wine cellar, and spa.
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Lightning Tree Farm: A 372-Acre Equestrian Estate in New York
A Greek Revival American estate set in a picturesque part of Millbrook, New York. We love the exceptionally ornate millwork throughout the 9-bedroom home.
This property is listed for $9,950,000 by John R. Friend of Houlihan Lawrence.
This Greek Revival American Estate is set in a picturesque part of Millbrook, a quintessential American small town 90 miles north of New York City.
This 9-bedroom, 9-bathroom home has exquisite detail in the millwork, notably on the tracery ceilings, the richly-carved fireplaces and intricate mouldings. Large rooms with oversized windows illuminate the museum-quality details.
In addition to a sumptuous master suite, the home includes a screening room, wine cellar, commercial-quality kitchen, and a children’s play room.
The 372-acre estate boasts a heliport, formal gardens, and a pool. A full equestrian centre, with an 18-stable barn, outdoor riding rink, and a 3-bedroom guest house.
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Thomas Jefferson’s Palladian Residence is One of America’s Architectural Gems
Edgemont is a Jeffersonian jewel surrounded by 572 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
This property is listed for $19,000,000 by Stephen McLean of McLean Faulconer Inc.
This Founding Fathers’ Palladian residence is one of America’s architectural gems, surrounded by 572 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Designed with symmetry and classical proportions by Thomas Jefferson, Edgemont is based on the Villa Capra (La Rotonda) in Vicenza, Italy and features classic Palladian features, seen in the hipped roof and pedimented porticos on all four sides. It’s said that Jefferson also anonymously submitted a design based on the Villa Capra for the White House that was ultimately rejected.
Considered one of America’s architectural gems, Edgemont was inspired by the work of 16th century Italian architect, Andrea Palladio, whose classical style emphasized symmetry, proportion, and the use of columns. Palladio’s Four Books of Architecture became Jefferson’s architectural bible and would come to define the Jeffersonian style, often referred to as an American form of Neo-Classicism and Neo-Palladianism.
Inspired by the ancient Roman precedent, which forms the foundation of classical architecture, Jefferson rejected colonial and Federal architecture, which he considered “second-rate, provincial work”. He is often noted as one of the founders of American architecture - in addition to his role as one of the Founding Fathers. He spurred on the Classical Revival movement, driven by his concern “for the architectural image of the nation he helped create”. (Classic Commonwealth: Virginia Architecture from the Colonial Era through 1940)
Jefferson’s architectural legacy includes the State Capitol in Richmond and, after his retirement, the University of Virginia, where he designed “ a distinctive, U-shaped design of connected pavilions and a domed Rotunda circling a long, narrow green space.” He is best known for his private residences, and most notably for Monticello, a plantation in Albemarle County. (You can tour the house and gardens of Monticello today)
Click here to read about another Palladian gem, Villa Cornaro, which inspired Jefferson’s Monticello residence [Francis York Journal]
The 8-bedroom, 7.5 bathroom home is gorgeously appointed with molded cornices, wainscotting, mantels, timbered ceilings, and many other original details - including a hidden staircase, one of Jefferson’s favorite design features. The entire walls of the reception hall feature an intricate painted mural of a hunting scene by Zuber & Cie. Edgemont is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as well as the Virginia Landmarks Register.
Edgemont is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Virginia Landmarks Register, and is part of the Southern Albemarle National Register Rural Historic District.
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Cross Over Your Own Private Moat to Enter This Stunning Belgian Castle
This stunning Belgian castle is set on 37 acres of private parkland, near the medieval city of Gent.
This property is listed with Antwerp Sotheby’s International Realty. Price upon application.
Set on 37 acres of private parkland, near the medieval city of Gent. To enter, you have to cross your own private moat surrounding the 19th century castle. . Have a collection of cars? A sleek elevator will lower your car to the 10-car garage beneath.
Renovated in 2013, the 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom castle has over 21,000 square feet of living space with several large reception rooms, a wine cellar, screening room, and even an onsite chapel.
There is also a wellness area on the lower level with jacuzzi, sauna and pool. Outside, there is a terraced outdoor pool on the property, as well as a partially renovated barn and 2 pavilions.
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