Ocean View Villa In Montecito
On the market with Dusty Baker Real Estate, Villa Bencistà is an iconic example of the timeless elegance of early 20th century estates built in the American Riviera.
This property is on the market for $16,950,000, listed with Dusty Baker Real Estate.
An iconic example of the timeless elegance of early 20th century estates built on the American Riviera, this ocean view villa in Montecito is known as Villa Bencistà.
Tucked away in the hills above Santa Barbara, the gated property offers total privacy and world-class amenities, in addition to spectacular ocean and mountain views.
There is a total of over 12,200 square feet of living space across the estate, including the 10,300 main residence and two matching ~1000 square foot poolside guest houses. In addition to the 20 metre pool and spa, outdoor amenities include a sports court and a gazebo, as well as a 2-car garage.
Inside the main residence, the grandeur of the home can be felt in the ornate finishes, marble and wide-plank hardwood flooring, and hand-carved fireplaces. Original chandeliers dating to the mid-19th century can be found throughout the home. The living room and dining room open out through French doors to the loggia, with its exceptional ocean views.
A grand staircase with clerestory windows leads to a rooftop terrace with a fireplace and 360 degree views of the entire landscaped property.
Spanning 4.18 acres, you’re immersed in a lush paradise with majestic cypress, olive, avocado, citrus and stone fruit trees, all water by the estate’s own well. A serene rose garden perfumes the air.
The residence provides a customized gourmet kitchen, as well as a wine cellar, and a custom entertaining bar, and a Hollywood-approved screening room is tucked away on the lower level.
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Fairytale Renaissance Château in Western France
On the market with Maxwell Baynes, the listed property dates back to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, with serious curb appeal as one of most beautiful private castles in France.
This property is on the market for €7,420,000, listed with Maxwell Baynes.
This fairytale Renaissance castle near Poitiers in Western France is listed as a Monument Historique, the property dates back to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, with serious curb appeal as one of most beautiful private castles in France.
The property has been extensively restored over the last 45 years and is in excellent condition, especially notable in the reception rooms with original period features, the parquet floors, large stone fireplaces, and the grand spiral stone staircase.
The property offers a total of 21,527 square feet of interior space, with the 24 bedroom chateau, a caretaker’s house, a housekeeper’s house, and extensive outbuildings.
The Renaissance chateau is set on a 151.5 acre estate overlooking the Vienne River, with lovely views on the surrounding countryside. The 3 gardens on the property were designed by renowned landscape designers, and there is also a pool.
The idyllic estate is set near a charming local village with shops, and the city of Poitiers with its TGV is only a 20 minute drive away.
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Historic Castle in the Tuscan Hills
On the market with Cameron Avery of Prestige Properties Italy, this iconic property is located in the heart of Tuscany, offering unobstructed views of Siena and the Chianti hills from its dominating position.
This property is on the market with Prima Real Estate. Price is disclosed upon application with the listing agency.
This iconic property is located in the heart of Tuscany, offering unobstructed views of Siena and the Chianti hills from its dominating position.
Built in the 13th century, the castle belonged to the Cinughis, an aristocratic feudal family from Siena, and was involved in the War of Siena, culminating in the defeat of the republic in 1555.
The property features many medieval architectural elements, seen in the towers, battlements, courtyard, original brickwork and stonework, terracotta floors and its characteristic staircase. With over 15,000 square feet of interior space, with 12 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms.
The 40 acre property includes 400 olive trees, and 3 acres of Chianti vineyards.
A truly unique opportunity to run a boutique bnb or hotel, just 5 km from the city of Siena.
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French Riviera Villa Built for the World's 1st Makeup Mogul
On the market with VINGT Paris, Villa Blanche is a lovely estate set on the French Riviera in the Cannes hillside built in the 1950s for Helena Rubinstein, the first female self-made millionaire.
Villa Blanche is on the market for €19,000,000, listed with VINGT Paris.
Set on the French Riviera in the Cannes hillside, Villa Blanche is a lovely estate comprising 5 separate maisons for a total of 12 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms with over 10,763 square feet of interior space.
The estate was built in the 1950s for the Polish-American beauty mogul, Helena Rubinstein.
The first woman to become a self-made millionaire, Rubinstein, an orthodox Jew from Krakow, Poland, moved to Australia at 22 and began her enterprise selling face creams while working at her uncle’s shop. She opened her first salon in 1902, the Valaze House of Beauty.
After several years of success, Rubinstein took $100,000 of her fortune and made her move to Europe to open the Salon de Beauté Valaze in London, creating one of the world’s first cosmetic companies.
The ambitious Rubinstein used London as a springboard to the rest of the world.
She conquered Paris in less than 2 years, rubbing shoulders with the greatest artists and figures of the 20th century. She made the move to the United States during the Great War to further expand her business, thus launching her rivalry with Elizabeth Arden.
The 2017 Tony-nominated Broadway musical ‘War Paint’, based on the biography of the same name, chronicles her rivalry with Elizabeth Arden. By the beginning of the second world war, Rubinstein had opened her renowned New York salon, and by the 1950s, Rubinstein was at the height of her career and success.
At the beginning of the 1950s, Rubinstein commissioned French architect and co-Founder of the Compagnie des arts français Louis Süe to build her French Riviera estate at the beginning of the 1950s.
The Villa Blanche estate is set on a charming 2.47 acre lot in the hillside, surrounded by Florentine cypresses and lush, Mediterranean greenery.
The property was recently updated by interior designer Bert Quadvlieg, and the beautiful terraced gardens were also revived under the supervision of the legendary Riviera landscape architect, Jean Mus, "the man with 1500 gardens''.
A heated swimming pool is located on the west corner of the park, with a landscaped terrace. The property also offers an organic olive oil production.
Maison Blanche, the main 6458 square foot residence, offers 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Maison des Amis is a 1237 square foot 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom guest house. Maison Lupatelli offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a 1076 square foot dwelling, and Maison de l’Artistes offers a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom suite. There is also an additional 753 square foot one-bedroom Caretaker’s cottage on the property, with a 6 car garage beneath the residence.
Villa Blanche offers a unique opportunity to own a classic bastide property with luxurious amenities, offering the best of the Mediterenean climate at ~1000 feet above sea level.
The property is well positioned, close to the medieval village of Grasse and just 15 km from Cannes and the beautiful beaches of the Cote d’Azur.
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Mallorca Mountain Retreat Near Deiá
This stunning residence is set in the mountains above Deiá, the “magical village in Majorca where stars go to get away”, according to Vogue.
This property is listed for €17,900,000, on the market with Savills.
Providing an unrivalled and private lifestyle in one of the most exclusive corners of Mallorca, this stunning residence is set in the mountains above Deiá, the “magical village in Majorca where stars go to get away”, according to Vogue.
The property spans 25.7 acres of land on the scenic Tramuntana mountains. The residence, surrounded by olive groves, offers panoramic views of Mallorca’s west coast.
A wrap-around terrace offers ample lounging space, with a covered terrace and an expansive infinity pool with an automatic cover.
Inside the 9688 square foot residence, you find 6 ensuite bedrooms, and there’s also an additional one-bedroom guest house on the property. This luxurious retreat offers several elegantly appointed living rooms, a home gym, and state-of-the-art amenities.
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This Southampton Retreat Borders a Nature Reserve
On the market with Bespoke Real Estate, the property is set in a private gated community with deeded ocean access, and comes with an apple orchard, a koi pond with dual waterfalls, the backyard its own nature sanctuary.
This property is on the market for $16,995,000, listed with Bespoke Real Estate.
This Southampton retreat borders a 23 acre nature reserve, set on a sprawling 3.3 acre lot just a half mile from the ocean, accessible via two gated entries leading to the motor court and 2-car garage.
The 8970 square foot residence offers 8 bedrooms, 8+2 bathrooms, and resort-style amenities, like the gunite pool, a North/South tennis court, and a full outdoor kitchen.
Inside the grand home, the space naturally flows throughout the various formal and informal rooms, with ornate crown moldings, coffered ceilings, and several masonry fireplaces throughout the home.
The grand dining room has double-height ceilings with clerestory windows, and lovely French doors which open out to the backyard terrace, perfect for alfresco meals on those hot Hamptons summer nights.
An elegant library has a discreet staircase leading up to the luxurious master suite, with 2 dressing rooms and 2 full double baths, one with a luxurious large soaking tub. It also has a sitting room with French doors that open out to the private bluestone terrace with views over the expansive lawn and reserve land.
The east wing of the property is a self-contained guest suite, with 4 ensuite bedrooms and a separate entrance, in addition to another guest suite in the loft of the east wing.
Set in a private gated community with deeded ocean access, the property comes with an apple orchard, and a koi pond with dual waterfalls. This beautifully landscaped property offers a charmed lifestyle in Southampton, its backyard its own nature sanctuary.
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Recently Restored Farmhouse in Umbria
On the market with Cameron Avery of Prestige Properties Italy, this recently restored farmhouse is set near the border of Tuscany and Umbria.
Set near the border of Tuscany and Umbria, this recently restored farmhouse is located in close proximity to the regions top destinations and wineries.
The farmhouse offers 3013 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, with clean, contemporary space and lots of natural light. There is a lovely pool area with terraces, and a lovely covered terrace for shaded dining during the hot summer months.
This turnkey property is set in an elevated positioning with stunning views over the rolling hills near Perugia.
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French Vineyard Estate in Bordeaux
This elegant French vineyard estate is set near Saint-Émilion, one of the principal red wine areas of Bordeaux, offering Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc vines.
This elegant French vineyard estate is set near Saint-Émilion, one of the principal red wine areas of Bordeaux.
The property is a fully operational winery enterprise, sold with all equipment and include additional outbuildings used as offices and storage.
Ideally positioned for boutique tourism, the turnkey property is set in 15 acres of gardens, woodland, and private vines, with an additional 20 acres of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc vines currently in rental.
The elegant château has been fully renovated and offers 8309 square feet of living space with several large reception rooms, 9 bedrooms, and a private swimming pool.
There is another guest house complex on the property, offering a 4-bedroom and a 2-bedroom accommodation, and a common terrace with another swimming pool.
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Striking Baroque Villa in the Tuscan Countryside
On the market with Romolini, Villa Mansi is a stunning 17th century villa located in the countryside of Lucca, one of the most beloved cities in Tuscany, Italy.
This stunning 17th century villa is located in the countryside of Lucca, one of the most beloved cities in Tuscany, Italy.
Villa Mansi belonged to one of the most famous merchant families of Lucca, the Mansi, who made a fortune trading silk with Flanders in the 17th century.
The Italian villa dates back to the 16th century, when it belonged to Nicolao Benedetti, whose heirs sold it to Bartolomeo Cenami. The current structure was built between 1634-5 by the Urbanite architect Muzio Oddi.
The property was purchased in 1675 by the Marquis Raffaello Mansi as a country residence, and was again transformed in the 18th century with the addition of its striking Baroque facade by the Lucca architect Gusti.
The renowned Baroque gardens also date back to this time, created by the Italian architect and stage set designer Filippo Juvarra who implemented innovative hydraulics technology into the gardens and water features, which today still retain much of their original romance.
The villa has also preserved much of its original period detail, decorated with marble statues, its walls and ceilings covered with stunning frescoes, pilasters and gilded moldings.
The central hall features the most striking examples of mythological murals by the neoclassical painter Stefano Tofanelli. Two large side canvases feature depictions of Apollo, with the central ceiling mural depicting "The Triumph of the Sun God". Other depictions include by the artist show the “Trial of Midas” and the “Death of Marysias”.
With 22,733 square feet of interior space, the villa offers 11 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms on the upper levels, which are accessible via stairs or an elevator.
Offering over 11 acres of grounds with 10 acres of Baroque gardens, the property also has a fish pond, lawns with mature trees and camelias, and an abandoned citrus garden.
Further buildings on the property requiring restoration include a 7500+ square foot farm house, a 2100+ square foot annex building, and a 22,000+ square foot stable block.
The property belonged to the same family since the 17th century, sold last in 2008 to the current owners. The villa and gardens are frequently let as an events / wedding venue, presenting a unique enterprise opportunity in one of Italy’s most beloved areas in Tuscany.
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Green Space is the New Luxury
This Montecito estate fits the bill, with 2.7 acres of landscaped, terraced gardens and unobstructed views of the Santa Barbara coastline.
This property is on the market for $8,950,000 with Tina Stern of Wish Sotheby’s Realty.
Green space is the new luxury in 2020 and this Montecito estate fits the bill, with 2.7 acres of landscaped, terraced gardens and unobstructed views of the Santa Barbara coastline.
La Ladera offers 4 ensuite bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, and 8,306 square feet of interior living space.
The 1912 property has been discreetly modernized while retaining its classic bones, like the warm, wood-panelled walls and hardwood flooring. French doors open out to the lovely terraces which surround the home, with steps leading down to the pool area.
The outdoor areas offer exceptional views and an idyllic atmosphere, created by fountains, hidden zen gardens, and even a koi pond. This Spanish Revival estate is designed for tranquil living! The property includes a 2-bedroom guest apartment.
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