A French Country Compound in Southwest France
The French country house has a distinct Provencal flavour, with its creamy stone facade and lush, landscaped grounds, set near the village of Roquelaure, just 80km from Toulouse.
The 60+ acre country estate has it all: woodland, farmland, and landscaped grounds, set near the village of Roquelaure in the Gers department of southwest France, just 80km from Toulouse.
The French country house has a distinct Provencal flavour, with its creamy stone facade, pastel-hued shutters, and large, double aspect windows.
The interiors of the 10 bedroom family home are bright and warm, updated for modern comforts while preserving details like terracotta tile floors and exposed beams.
The meticulously-landscaped gardens are best enjoyed from the manicured terrace surrounding the period manor house, featuring romantic borders and rose parterres.
Further beyond is the pool with pool pavilion, complete with a kitchen, change rooms with showers, and a gallery space that could be converted into 4 additional rooms.
The French country property is punctuated by its imposing ivy-covered pigeonnier tower, which houses a separate 2 bedroom accommodation.
There’s also a 3-bedroom cottage and a guardian’s apartment included in the estate.
There is a master irrigation system which maintains the estate’s lush, landscaped grounds, supplied by the pond and reservoir on the estate.
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Bunny Mellon's Cape Cod Home Hits the Market
Set on the island of Oyster Harbors and overlooking Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Sound, the home is available for the first time in 50 years.
The property is located on Oyster Harbors, a private residential island community popular with the affluent, including the Mellons who first purchased property in the 1940s.
Overlooking Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Sound, the home is available for the first time in 50 years.
Scallop Path was purchased in the 1970s by the late American heiress and horticulturist Rachel “Bunny” Mellon and her husband, philanthropist and horse breeder Paul Mellon.
Although she had no formal training, Bunny was renowned for her garden designs, heavily influenced by French gardeners like André Le Nôtre.
A household name for horticulture, Bunny Mellon famously designed the White House Rose Garden for her friend, Jackie Kennedy, and even oversaw the restoration of the Potager du Roi at Versailles, Louis XIV’s kitchen garden.
At Scallop Path, Mellon transformed the landscape to create the simple-yet-elegant aesthetic of her gardens, shipping in fertile soil for her vegetable gardens and even pruning native oak trees overlooking Nantucket Sound to appear shaped by the nautical winds.
Scallop Path is one of Cape Cod’s original homes, set on an elevated bluff on the 7.44 acre island estate. The Cape Cod property was part of what was once a much larger 26 acre Cape Cod compound once belonging to the Mellons, now sold off.
Believed to be built circa 1680, the property was transported to the island in the 18th century, and updated in the 1970s by the Mellons.
The main house offers 7 bedrooms and 5 full baths, and there is also a 2-bedroom guest house on the property, offering a total of 5,894 square feet of accommodations.
The property also comes with a boat house, garage, and working shed. A proposal for the next chapter of Scallop Path is mentioned in the listing notes, provided by one of America’s top classical architects, Patrick Ahearn.
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Turnkey Tuscan Farmhouse on a Luxury Residential Estate
The designer property is set within a fully-managed 4200 acre Tuscan estate community. Ownership of this property gives you access to the five-star amenities of the private residents’ club. Shared ownership opportunities available.
The designer property is set within a fully-managed 4200 acre Tuscan estate with a community of exclusive members. Shared ownership opportunities available.
Ownership of this property gives you access to the private residence club, with amenities like fine and casual dining, an on-site spa and fitness centre, a model game reserve and over 100 acres of vineyards, close to hilltop Tuscan towns and a short drive to cities like Siena and Florence.
The luxury Tuscan farmhouse has been thoughtfully reimagined to provide a luxurious country lifestyle to be enjoyed al fresco, with several outdoor terraces, pergolas, a wood-burning oven, and an infinity edge pool offering views over the rolling Tuscan hills.
The 3.21 acre property includes the main farmhouse and an annex, which houses the yoga and gym studio, and the dreamy Italian getaway is immersed in lush gardens with 200 olive trees and 60 fruit bearing trees.
It it this romantic landscape that inspired the casual-country interiors of the stone farmhouse, according to the renowned designer studio Champalimaud Design (most known for their iconic hotel designs: Raffles Hotel Singapore, Rosewood Carlyle in Manhattan, and the Connaught in London—just to name a few!
The Champalimaud project has become the reference for Tuscan farmhouse aesthetic, with its rustic-luxe finishes that enhance the property’s charm and natural bones: hardwood floors and wooden ceiling beams.
The designer softened the spaces with matte plaster walls, while millwork was used to add depth.
The 8202 square foot farmhouse offers 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, with lovely living spaces, as well as a media room, entertainment room, and wine cellar.
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A Historic Hacienda and Textile Factory in Central Mexico
The community of Soria is located in central Mexico, 30 minutes south of the colourful colonial-era city of San Miguel de Allende.
Soria is a historic hacienda and textile factory in central Mexico, located 30 minutes south of the colourful colonial-era city of San Miguel de Allende.
The 16-room hacienda comes with its existing antique furniture, and offers total privacy within its walled grounds, featuring lush landscaping and French-style gardens.
Still a functioning mill, Soria produces some of the world’s finest cashmere in the world utilizing the mill’s antique machinery. The community spans 9 blocks with 247 modest homes, originally housing for factory workers, and 9 spacious villas used to house distinguished guests over the years.
Purchased by a French company over a century ago, Soria became an artisanal community as the town developed around the factory, with its own water treatment plant, town church, commercial and recreational spaces, and undeveloped green spaces.
The sale of the 116 acre estate includes a turnkey master plan from the city of Soria, providing opportunities for hospitality and commercial enterprise, ready to be purchased in whole or in parts.
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An English Country House on the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight is a small island off the south coast of England located in the English channel, and one of the sunniest areas in the British Isles. Gatcombe House is set in the heart of the island, 20 minutes to the region's heritage coastline, marinas, and beaches, and just 3 miles from the main island town of Newport.
The Grade II*-listed Gatcombe House sits within a 48 acre estate with private parkland and ancient woodland, overlooking the Medina Valley in the historic county of Hampshire.
The country estate is located in the very heart of the Isle of Wight, a small island off the south coast of England located in the English channel, and one of the sunniest areas in the British Isles. Gatcombe House is 20 minutes to the region's heritage coastline, marinas, and beaches, and just 3 miles from the main island town of Newport.
Approached via a lime tree-lined drive, the classic Georgian house features a striking ivy-covered ashlar façade with a grand central stone pediment, with an elevated positioning that commands attention.
The property was built in 1751 for local politician Sir Edward Worsley and incorporated parts of an earlier Elizabethan building, although Gatcombe Park estate has historic records preceding the Norman Conquest.
Gatcombe House is surrounded by landscaped parkland, planted first in the mid-18th century and remodelled in the 19th century. Its gardens have been featured in national publications, with terraced lawns, orchards, and a David Austin rose garden to the front of the house.
Amenities include a swimming pool with flagged stone terrace and a dwarf wall, and an all-weather tennis court with pavilion. Just beyond is the children’s play area, complete with a built-in slide and Flying Fox apparatus.
A secret garden completes the island country estate, with magnolias and tulip trees, bordered with azaleas, rhododendrons, and hydrangeas.
Gatcombe House is a showcase of fine, Georgian architecture, and has been beautifully preserved by its current owner, featuring sash windows and intricate cornicing, pediments in the reception rooms, and elegant Regency-style chimneypieces.
The grand Billiard Room doubles as a ballroom, with wooden floors sprung for dancing.
Other notable details include French doors which lead out to the gardens and a Venetian window illuminating the galleried staircase.
A large kitchen and breakfast room serve as the hub of the family home, with a skylight and French doors that open to a walled courtyard with a herb garden and greenhouse—a lovely setting for al fresco dining.
In addition to the 11 bedroom country house, the estate includes a Grade II listed Old Stable Block, along with a Coach House, and Stable Cottage which the owner has tastefully converted for ancillary accommodation.
Additional farm buildings on the estate are waiting for their next incarnation and can be converted for commercial use. An incredible opportunity for the right buyer.
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18th Century Manor in Gascony, France
This French country manor is set on a quiet country lane on the outskirts of Vic-Fezensac, a commune in the Gers department in the Occitanie region of Southwestern France.
This French country manor is set on a quiet country lane on the outskirts of Vic-Fezensac, a commune in the Gers department in the Occitanie region of Southwestern France.
The estate extends 29 acres with a private lake and small island, and comes with a contemporary guest house, a former winery, and a barn.
The 18th century manor house has been fully renovated in the last 15 years utilizing traditional techniques and materials, and the property features rustic detail throughout with exposed beams, terracotta floors, ornate fireplaces and period timber doors.
On the ground floor of the 6 bedroom manor house is a large central hallway, flanked by formal and informal living spaces that provide the perfect backdrop for gatherings.
An impressive 495 square foot dining room provides ample space for entertaining, and there are also 2 salons, a family kitchen, and a lovely bodega for intimate gatherings.
Complete with a swimming pool, this elegant French country estate is a steal.
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A Balinese-Style Micro Estate in Montecito
Offering panoramic ocean and mountain views and a separate guest house, the 2.05 micro estate is nestled in one of Montecito’s most coveted locations.
The iconic Balinese-style home was designed by local architect Tom Meaney with 5 bedrooms, 5+1 baths, and featuring incredible detail and character throughout the colourful living spaces of the modern farmhouse.
Beyond the lovely covered porch, a resort-like ambiance is evoked by the infinity pool, with a backdrop of lush, tropical gardens by landscape designer Frances Shannon.
Offering panoramic ocean and mountain views and a separate guest house, the 2.05 micro estate is nestled in one of Montecito’s most coveted locations.
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A Castellated Country House in the Heart of Dartmoor, Devon
The 247 acre estate is nestled within the Dartmoor National Park, with the grand country house set at the end of a kilometre-long drive winding through woodland and pasture.
Yarner is a castellated country house in the heart of Dartmoor, Devon. The 247 acre estate is nestled within the Dartmoor National Park, with the grand country house set at the end of a kilometre-long drive winding through woodland and pasture.
The property was mentioned in the Domesday Book, the great survey of England completed in 1086 and commissioned by William the Conqueror. Yarner is also steeped in Tudor history as the site of a former hunting lodge frequented by King Henry VII, King Henry VIII, King Edward VI and Queen Mary.
Sold by Elizabeth I in 1578, the current Grade II-listed country house was built between 1630 and 1678 by Moses Stoneham.
The word ‘Yarner’ is derived from the Aquitaine French for “where the eagle’s soar”, referencing the local bird of prey in a region renowned for bird watching.
The French reference can also be seen in its unique architecture style, with its ivy-covered, chateau-like battlements and elevated position overlooking the hills of Dartmoor from its large lawned terrace.
Sold several times throughout its history, Yarner has been in the same family for the past 50 years and has been the backdrop for a number of ventures, including a decade-long stint as the Yarner Farm School for City Children, bussing children in from London to learn about nature and farm life, and to experience rural England, sometimes for the first time.
Recently, the property has been run as a luxury wedding and events venue, featuring fresh, contemporary interiors, and 7 bedroom suites.
The Victorian wing of the house was turned into the ‘Scandinavian Hall’ in the 1990s, and is the perfect pastel-hued setting for ceremonies at Yarner House. There’s also an African hut on the property, used for outdoor receptions.
At the end of the garden overlooking the stunning countryside and the Wray Valley below, is a charming summer house, and a large tennis court.
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An Enchanting Country Estate in Norfolk, UK
Narborough Hall, a 16th century wisteria-clad country home, is set in the valley of the River Nar and nestled in 79 acres of forests, lakes, and subtly manicured English parkland.
Narborough Hall, a 16th century wisteria-clad country home, is set in the valley of the River Nar and nestled in 79 acres of forests, lakes, and subtly manicured English parkland.
On its grounds is an ancient henge which pre-dates the Iceni, a Celtic tribe from ancient Britain who inhabited the region of Norfolk.
The estate’s cricket pitch has hosted the Nalborough village team for 150 years, and its English gardens (open to the public) have been described as some of England’s most truly ‘Romantic’ gardens, featured in Country Living, The English Garden, and Country Life.
With its enchanting grounds, it's little surprise that Narborough Hall is one of the dreamiest private event venues in the UK. Luxury amenities include a swimming pool, tennis court, event barn, two annexes, a floristry studio, and several additional outbuildings.
The enterprise estate even includes a renowned café onsite, serving the estate’s seasonal home-grown fare, cooked over an open fire!
Narborough Hall dates back to the Tudor period, built for the Spelman family in the late 16th century, and the property has evolved over time with additions in the 17th and 19th centuries.
Restored by its current owners to an incredible standard, the nearly 20,000 square foot country house feels simultaneously intimate and voluminous, a romantic colour palette illuminated throughout the spaces, featuring soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling sash windows. Period details include original floorboards, 18th century fireplaces, and Rococo ceilings.
An exceptional estate with world-class amenities and a bucolic setting, Narborough Hall presents an incredible opportunity for the right buyer.
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Luxury Residential Compound on the Adriatic Coast
Casa Mare e Monti is a luxury residential compound on the Adriatic coast, overlooking the Isle of Sven Stefani on what is considered one of the most pristine stretches of coastline in Montenegro.
Casa Mare e Monti is a luxury residential compound on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro.
The hillside property overlooks the Isle of Sveti Stefan (now famously run as Aman Sveti Stefan luxury resort), along what is considered one of the most pristine stretches of coastline in Montenegro.
Set behind stone walls with 2 remote-controlled gated entries, the 2 acre residential compound is set 2km from the main road and offers total privacy and ample space for entertaining, with several terraces with pergolas, an outdoor kitchen with pizza oven and bar, and a pool and pool house.
Offering over 21,500 square feet of living space, the luxury residential compound offers 12 bedrooms across the main 5-bedroom residence with staff accommodation for up to 4 on the lower ground level, 3 apartment suites in the guest house, and an additional 2 apartments for staff.
With a spa onsite, the Montenegrin property includes a Turkish bath and dip pool, as well as an authentic Finnish sauna.
The luxury residential compound is fully self-sustained with an independent fresh water well onsite, alarm and CCTV surveillance, and WiFi connectivity across all indoor and outdoor areas, as well as central water heating, including floor heating and cooling, powered by water pumps.
The luxury residential compound features some of the world’s finest materials and finishes within, with details like Italian Cotto d’Este ceramic tiles on the floors, bathroom accessories from Restoration Hardware, and custom doors and windows imported from Slovenia.
A built-in irrigation system sustains the thousands of Tuscan plants imported onto the lush, landscaped estate in Montenegro, located just 30km from Tivat Airport.
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