Linden House: A Late Philanthropist's Palatial Estate in Indiana
Proceeds from the sale of her estate will be used to fund an endowment for the not-for-profit, Christel House International, providing education and ongoing support for children in high-poverty areas around the world.
Custom-built in 2007, the residence has a strong Palladian influence, heavily inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Virginia and the Villa da Rotonda in Italy. Linden House boasts a picturesque setting on its own 35-acre private lake, once the grounds of a Benedictine Monastery outside Indianapolis.
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. Read more on the blog!
The 150+ acre estate feels like a sanctuary, with its high walls and gated entry to the ultra-private property.
The residence is surrounded by formal gardens with fountains and sculptures, and a beautiful lakefront patio featuring an incredible stone staircase you’d usually find in the Renaissance gardens of some great Italian villa.
The property has a fabulous loggia along the front of the house, leading to a 2-storey guest house at the end of each wing of the Palladian property.
The grounds include a tennis court, a swimming pool and pool house, as well as indoor pool and sauna.
Inside, the living spaces are grand —the incredible entrance hall can seat 100 for dinner—and feature high ceilings, multiple fireplaces, and a spiral staircase.
Linden House spans over 41,000 square feet and 61 rooms, several kitchens, 7 bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms as well as seven half-baths, and a full, finished basement.
The palatial estate was the former home of the late philanthropist and businesswoman Christel DeHaan (1942-2020), who co-founded one of the largest timeshare exchange companies in the world, Resort Condominiums International.
Considered one of the richest women in America, she went on to create and run the not-for-profit Christel House International, which operates K-12 public charter schools in high-poverty areas in the US, Mexico, South Africa, and India.
Its unique holistic model provides not only access to education, but also health care, social services, food, and formal support throughout college up to their first year in the workforce.
Proceeds from the sale of her estate will be used to fund an endowment for her education nonprofit to positively impact more children’s lives.
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Careston Castle: The Crown Jewel of One of Scotland’s Finest Estates
Careston’s entire estate spans 1,528 acres and is being sold off in 8 individual lots—although, if you have a hankering to keep the impressive residential and farming estate intact, you can, for £11.3M.
Surrounded by magnificent gardens and approached via a mature tree-lined drive, the Scottish castle makes quite an impression with its castellated turrets, pillared loggia, and ivy-clad, red sandstone facade.
The property dates back to the 13th century with the handsome Category A Listed mansion house built in the late 16th century, with several additions in later centuries, including some of the finest stonework in Scotland, seen in its magnificent fireplaces and said to be inspired by the French designer Jacques du Cerceau.
With its impressive array of principal rooms and fine detail, it's little wonder that by 1682, Careston was described as being “without debait the best gentleman’s house in the shyre”.
Despite its grand appearance and striking period detail, Careston Castle is first and foremost a cherished family home. There are 4 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, and 5 bathrooms across the 15,700 square foot residence, and plenty of available space on the ground floor and third floor for additional accommodation.
The property is nestled in the heart of a 345 acre estate near the east coast of Scotland, and comes with 3 cottages.
On the market for the first time in over a century, Careston’s entire estate spans 1,528 acres and is being sold off in 8 individual lots—although, if you have a hankering to keep the impressive residential and farming estate intact, you can, for £11.3M.
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A Montecito Legacy Estate With Panoramic Mountain and Ocean Views
Presented by Riskin Partners Estate Group, 888 Lilac Drive offers an unparalleled California lifestyle.
888 Lilac Drive is nestled in 2 lush acres of grounds and offers an unparalleled California lifestyle.
The Montecito estate offers panoramic mountain and ocean views, terraced gardens and lawns, and an expansive pool deck with a unique mineral system that keeps the swimming pool water fresh and chemical-free.
The entire property has been thoughtfully designed for sustainability, constructed with organic and toxic-free materials throughout, and complete with a home air and water filtration system.
Offering luxurious take on off-the-grid living, the Montecito estate is complete with citrus orchards, organic vegetable gardens, beehives, and multiple chicken coops! The property also comes with a greywater irrigation system, private well, and generator.
Inside, the bedroom home is centred around the kitchen/living room hub at the heart of the home, with its living spaces spilling out to the ocean view loggia which runs the length of the residence.
Lifestyle amenities include a movie room, games lounge, gym, and even a children’s playroom, complete with chalkboard walls.
The true show-stopper is the property’s glamorous master suite with its vaulted ceilings, fireplace, a private terrace with outdoor shower, dual baths with an oversized soaking tub, and 2 magnificent panelled dressing rooms.
A 1-bedroom guest house is located above the 3-car garage, offering a private retreat with its own gardens and a separate gated entry from the lane.
This Montecito legacy estate is a true oasis, just minutes from the Upper and Lower Villages.
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Elegant French Chateau Near Paris
The 7.41 acre estate is surrounded by a bucolic "Natural Zone", home to a renowned equestrian community and approximately 1 hour north of Paris.
The 7.41 acre estate is surrounded by a bucolic "Natural Zone", home to a renowned equestrian community and approximately 1 hour north of Paris.
The brick chateau is classified as a Historic Monument and dates back to the 16th, 18th, and 19th centuries, featuring lovely period details and upgrades for modern living.
Spanning over 16,000 square feet across 3 floors, the chateau is built atop cellars with several elegant principal reception rooms on the ground floor and a monumental staircase ascending to the 8 bedrooms within the chateau. The unfinished attic can be converted into further accommodation.
The property offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside from every room, with stretches of green pasture as far as the eye can see. The chateau also has lovely boxwood gardens which are approached through an entrance from the billiards room, across a bridge over the castle’s moat.
The property is nestled at the end of a magnificent tree-lined drive, and is located close to Beauvais and Gisors.
A magnificent estate with incredible potential as both an equestrian and boutique rental property.
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Restored Watchtower on the Tuscan Coast
This seaside retreat is a true oasis of privacy. Offering total seclusion in addition to breathtaking coastal views, the property spans 123 acres and is located within a natural park.
This seaside retreat is a true oasis of privacy on the Tuscan coast of Italy.
This historic property feels like untouched land, surrounded by mountainous seaside for miles.
Providing total seclusion in addition to breathtaking coastal views, the property spans 123 acres and is located within a natural park.
The 3229 square foot residence has been thoughtfully restored for modern comforts, while preserving the authentic character of the watchtower.
Each of its 5 bedrooms open out to the sea-facing terrace which wraps around the residence, with the master suite on the top floor opening out to its private panoramic terrace.
The property is nestled in landscaped lawns with a garden, and is just steps to its own private beach with crystal clear waters.
This is a unique opportunity to own a truly idyllic retreat on the Mediterranean, just 49 km from Grosseto.
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Magnificent Italian Villa in the Veneto
The Palladian-style villa was built for the Contarini family in 1588, attributed to Vincenzo Scamozzi due to similarities in design to his other villas built in the region, although this is still much debated.
The Palladian-style villa was built for the Contarini family in 1588, attributed to Vincenzo Scamozzi due to similarities in design to his other villas built in the region, although this is still much debated.
The property was later owned by the Maldura family and purchased by the current owners, the Emo Capodilista family, in 1891, after which it bears its name.
Inside, the 16th century Italian villa features a wealth of stunning period detail, seen in its frescoed walls, vaulted ceilings, and marble flooring throughout.
Spanning 24,864 square feet, Villa Emo offers a total of 14 bedrooms and 12 full bathrooms, several grand principal rooms, 2 libraries, and an elevator.
Set along the Canale Battaglia in Rivella, the villa is positioned at the foot of the Euganean Hills not far from Monselice in the province of Padua.
Villa Emo’s famous gardens date back to 1960, designed by Giuseppina Emo and featuring a strong influence from English garden design, with hedges lined with borders of roses, lavender, hyacinths, peonies, tulips, and other perennials.
The gardens also include a row of cypress poplands, an avenue of Magnolias, and a lovely hornbeam gallery enclosed on 3 sides.
The property comes with additional outbuildings, including guest houses and store rooms, and a swimming pool.
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Turnkey French Chateau in Northwestern France
Sold as a commercial enterprise, the estate can accommodate up to 78 guests on the 37 acre property and is run as an events and wedding venue.
The estate can accommodate up to 78 guests on the 37 acre property. Run as an events and wedding venue and being sold as a commercial enterprise, booking for €7000 per week and the property generated €168K in 2020.
The property consists of a 4682 square foot restored main chateau with several lovely reception rooms, 8 bedrooms and 8+3 bathrooms. There are 4 outbuildings on the property, converted into dormitories, and two restored guest houses on the property.
The sale includes a 4843 square foot marquee tent on the property with a parquet floor, 5 chandeliers, and all kitchen and events furniture, including tables and chairs to seat 400.
There is a possibility to include all of the furniture and decorations of the chateau in the sale of the property, as well acquire an additional 42 acres of land adjacent to the property.
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Louis XVI-Style Country Manor in Southwest France
The 13 acre parkland estate is located in Gascony, and offers the opportunity to also purchase the surrounding 370 acre agricultural estate, producing mainly wheat and sunflowers.
The magnificent chateau dates back to 1800, and features a wealth of period features across the 6 bedroom property, including terracotta flooring, French windows, and decorative fireplaces.
The property has been updated for modern living, and comes with a gym, swimming pool and summer house.
There is a 3 bedroom caretaker’s cottage on the property, as well as ample space in the surrounding outbuildings to be converted for use as stables, garaging, etc.
The 13 acre parkland estate is located in Gascony, and offers the opportunity to also purchase the surrounding 370 acre agricultural estate, producing mainly wheat and sunflowers.
A magnificent country estate, just 1 hour from Toulouse International Airport.
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Magnificent 17th Century Jacobean Mansion in Wales
The Grade II* listed Jacobean mansion dates back to 1603, although the property was mentioned in the Domesday Book in the 9th century and has historic links to Rhodri Mawr, the King of all Wales.
Offering breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside from its elevated poisoning 600 ft over the Dee estuary, the 26 acre property includes woodland and incredible gardens from the 1800s.
The Grade II* listed Jacobean mansion dates back to 1603 when it was built by Robert Davies, although the property was mentioned in the Domesday Book in the 9th century and has historic links to Rhodri Mawr, the King of all Wales.
Besieged by Cromwell’s Roundheads, the historic Welsh house still bears the scans of the cannonball on its front door.
At one point the property was left deserted for 200 years, before being restored into an impressive family home in the 19th century.
Today, Gwysaney Hall offers an idyllic lifestyle in the Welsh countryside, with incredible period detailing throughout the 17,000 square foot residence, which offers 13 bedrooms, 3 halls, 4 reception rooms, 2 kitchens and plenty of additional accommodation for staff and guests.
The property comes with 2 3-bedroom cottages, five stables and paddocks.
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A Flawless 18th Century Chateau in Puy-de-Dôme
Magnificently restored, the French chateau is considered a jewel of the Puy-de-Dôme and is as magnificent inside as it is outside.
The property dates back to the turn of the 17th century, built for Joaquim d'Estaing, Baron de Saillans and Bishop of Saint-Flour and is registered as a historic monument.
Magnificently restored, the French chateau is considered a jewel of the Puy-de-Dôme and is as magnificent inside as it is outside, with its dreamy fountainscapes and a cour d'honneur.
The incredible interiors are a showcase of authentic period details that would delight art and history lovers alike, featuring panelled walls, French tile and herringbone wood floors, and a lavish double staircase in the entrance hall.
The chateau has 14 bedrooms and several grand reception rooms, including a library, ballroom, dining room, and a magnificent country kitchen which opens out to the terraces.
The French chateau is surrounded by a 24 acre landscaped park featuring manicured gardens with Baroque statues, a vegetable garden, and several outbuildings, including hangars, and a caretaker’s house. The 98 acre estate also comes with horse boxes,
presenting plenty of potential to become an impressive equestrian estate in the heart of central France.
The 98 acre estate is located in Auvergne, just 25 km from Clermont-Ferrand, one of the oldest cities in France.
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