Charming Country House Overlooking the West Dorset Coast
For those looking to live a charmed life in the English countryside, this could be your dream home.
For those looking to live a charmed life in the English countryside, this could be your dream home.
Hackeridge Farm is a Grade II listed country house that dates back to the 17th century.
The country house was updated in the 1990s without compromising the integrity of the architecturally and historically significant property.
Hackeridge Farm boasts a lovely local Hamstone facade and thatched roof, as well as a wealth of period details inside, including deep stone mullion windows, large flagstone floors, exposed wooden beams, and superb oak wood panelling.
A beloved family home, the 6-bedroom country house has several reception rooms offering views over the formal gardens and grounds, and a large family kitchen.
The south-facing property is set in 30 acres of grounds, including paddocks, orchards, and bucolic, and benefits from bucolic views over the West Dorset coast.
Hackeridge Farm is located in the lovely rural hamlet of Pilsdon, set within the West Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and just 6 miles from the Georgian market town of Bridport and close to the Jurassic Coast’s most beautiful beaches.
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Stylish Reggio Emilia Villa Set Within a Private Park
Formerly used as a workshop in the high fashion industry, the Italian villa has been completely renovated to the highest standards and is set within a 7.41 acre private park in the commune of Gattatico, located between the cities of Parma and Reggio Emilia.
The Italian villa is set within a 7.41 acre private park in the commune of Gattatico, located between the cities of Parma and Reggio Emilia.
Formerly used as a workshop in the high fashion industry, the Italian villa has been completely renovated to the highest standards with several large halls, and a spectacular 1500 square foot terrace in the attic with beautiful views overlooking the park.
Separated in 3 units on 3 levels, the Italian villa features frescoed halls, grand marble fireplaces, and offers a total of 5 bedrooms within the 7534 square foot residence.
A tavern on the property dates back to ‘800, featuring original terracotta bricks and barrel vaults.
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A Renaissance Castle in the Champagne Region of France
Considered a gem of the Champagne-Ardennes region, this Renaissance castle was once described by Victor Hugo as “a delightful pandemonium of turrets, weathervanes, gables, dormers and chimneys”.
Considered a gem of the Champagne-Ardennes region, this Renaissance castle was once described by Victor Hugo as “a delightful pandemonium of turrets, weathervanes, gables, dormers and chimneys”.
The origins of the listed castle date back to the 11th century, owned by Germond de Montmort in 1042. In 1394, the castle passed to the Hangest family who converted the medieval fortress into the present-day Renaissance castle in the 16th century.
In 1704, the castle was purchased by the famed French mathematician Pierre de Rémond, and has been owned by the same family since.
Set high above its namesake village and flanked by 4 grand towers, the historic castle makes a striking impression, set back behind landscaped double ditches, and accessible by a spectacular 3-arch bridge and a drawbridge.
An expanse of parklands stretches behind the castle which spans some 71 acres, featuring 8 alleyways laid out in a star shape, along with a spring-fed lake and an ice cave.
Enter inside the Renaissance-era residence and find a wealth of incredible period details, notable in the grand “salle des gros piliers” (room with large pillars) with its vaulted ceilings and monumental stone fireplace.
Although much of the property requires restoration, the Renaissance castle has incredible bones and beautiful original features, seen in the oak wood paneled walls, original terracotta floor tiles and the Versailles and herringbone pattern parquet flooring.
Art history buffs can revel in the original artwork throughout the 11-bedroom castle, most notably in the state lounge which features paneled canvases depicting the “Seven Corporal Works of Mercy”, attributed to painter Sébastien-Bourdon, Renaissance-style grotesques painted onto the coffered ceilings, and two statues flanking the monumental fireplace, which bears the the image of Henri III in the central trumeau.
Each of the castle’s 4 towers have been converted into various uses, including a kitchen and a kitchen larder, a library, and even a gilded toilet room.
The Old Stables house a Renaissance museum and there are also 3 entrance pavilions included —1 used as a caretaker’s cottage, and another as workshop / garages.
The sale of the Renaissance castle also comes with its original medieval castle, ready to be restored and offering an additional 4 bedrooms of accomodation.
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A Classic Georgian Country House in North Yorkshire
Aislaby Hall is considered one of the outstanding Georgian houses in the area, set in its namesake hamlet near the town of Pickering in North Yorkshire.
Aislaby Hall is set in its namesake hamlet near the town of Pickering in North Yorkshire.
The 18th century property features classical proportions and fine detail, considered one of the outstanding Georgian houses in the area.
The elegant private residence has been sold only 3 times since it was built in 1742.
It’s current owners spent the better part of the last 20 years sympathetically restoring the splendid residence. Period details include sash windows, intricate plaster work, and moldings.
Aislaby Hall is approached via a long, tree-lined drive, and is surrounded by lovely walled gardens, with lawns and romantic pathways among its borders, and expansive views over the surrounding countryside.
Spanning 27.84 acres, the country estate comes with a stable block and a 3-bedroom cottage, with part of the Georgian stables converted into additional accommodation for income generation.
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You Can Co-Own This Tuscan Farmhouse for Under €1M
Dream of having your own slice of paradise in the Tuscan countryside, without any of the headache of property ownership? Co-ownership may be for you.
Dream of having your own slice of paradise in the Tuscan countryside, without any of the headache of property ownership? Co-ownership may be for you.
The trend of fractional ownership is on the rise for foreign buyers looking for a turnkey property with benefits.
The fully serviced and managed co-ownership model available differs from traditional timeshare models because ownership is divided between all buyers, so any increase in value or profits of the estate gets passed to all of the legal owners (typically, vacation properties like this have seen a 3-10% return per year).
Offered at €976,810 for a 1/8 share, individual buyers have the opportunity to purchase up to 4 of the 8 available shares of this Tuscan estate and each share co-owner gets exclusive access to the property for 45 days of the year.
Thoughtfully restored, the 6-bedroom Tuscan farmhouse is set on a private 4.94 acre estate with an infinity swimming pool and lovely terraces for lounging and dining al fresco.
Located near Sarteano, between the Val d'Orcia and the Valdichiana, the Tuscan property offers striking views over the rolling Tuscan countryside, and is set within an expansive 1729 acre estate with several other farmhouse properties.
An incredible opportunity to get in on the sharing economy in the heart of Tuscany.
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The Montecito Mansion From "Scarface" Hits The Market
The historic property has hosted JFK, Winston Churchill, and even Einstein, although El Fureidis is perhaps most known for being featured as Tony Montana’s home in the film, Scarface.
The Montecito mansion was built in 1906 by the famed American architect Bertram Goodhue for James Waldron Gillespie, an affluent New Yorker who inherited a NY State real estate fortune at a young age.
Inspired by his travels and love of the Mediterranean lifestyle, Goodhue chose the Montecito area to build a grand residence to showcase the collections he had acquired during his treks around the world.
Before building, Gillespie embarked with Goodhue on a 7-month tour around the world to places that shared the Mediterranean-like Montecito climate to inspire the design of his iconic residence.
This trip took them across southern Europe, to Mughal India, and on an 500-mile journey on horseback from the Caspian Sea to the Gulf of Persia.
Built in the classical style of a Roman villa, the Montecito mansion is surrounded by formal gardens, as well as a Islamic-inspired water gardens featuring the “paradise motif” with four pools set around a central fountain.
The property’s name “El Fureidis” is a Persian phrase that translates to “little paradise”.
The lush 10 acre estate features rare specimen plants and over 100 trees planted by Gillespie and Goodhue, chosen to enhance the exotic landscape with rare palms, and banana and orange trees.
At the heart of the estate is the 4-bedroom, 10,000 square foot mansion which has retained much of its original glamour, and the property also has two guest cottages with an additional three bedrooms.
Built around a central courtyard, the residence was thoughtfully designed to enjoy Montecito’s iconic indoor/outdoor lifestyle with French doors throughout and a spectacular rooftop terrace with ocean views.
The interior living spaces are both grand and classic, with neoclassical influence throughout and several exceptional spaces for entertaining.
Of note is the Byzantine-style “conversation room”, a celestial space modelled after the church of St. John Lateran in Rome and featuring a hand-painted 18 foot dome.
The original dining room features a 24-karat gold-leaf painted barrelled ceiling depicting scenes of Alexander the Great conquering Persepolis, completed by the American artist Henry Wadsworth Moore.
The historic property has hosted JFK, Winston Churchill, and even Einstein, although El Fureidis is perhaps most known for being featured as Tony Montana’s home in the film, Scarface (although the interior shots were filmed elsewhere).
This iconic Montecito mansion is in a class of its own.
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Whimsical Country Mansion in Central Portugal
Reimagined by the Counts of Foz in the 19th century, Quinta do Marquês is surrounded by formal gardens and is set in an elevated position offering lovely views across its 145 acre estate.
Quinta do Marquês is surrounded by formal gardens, set in an elevated position and offering lovely views over the surrounding countryside of its 145 acre estate.
Located in the Terre Novas region of central Portugal, near the city of Santarem, the property was originally built in the 17th century as a chalet and was transformed into its current fanciful incarnation in the 19th century by the Counts of Foz.
The country house was reimagined in the neo-Manueline style, a revival of the 16th century Portuguese Final Gothic architectural style, and even incorporated two original 16th century Manueline windows into the Portuguese property.
The 20-bedroom country house is as whimsical inside as it is out, with 30 themed rooms throughout the 9687 square foot country house.
Period details include original marble and bronze fireplaces, gilded wood and floral frescoes on the staircases and walls, and traditional Portuguese Azulejos throughout.
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Grand Tuscan Villa Near San Gimignano
Originally a monastery dating back to 1587, the Italian property is currently run as a boutique hotel in the Tuscan countryside, located near the ‘City of Towers’.
Originally a monastery dating back to 1587, the Tuscan villa is currently run as a boutique hotel in the Tuscan countryside, located near San Gimignano, the ‘City of Towers’.
In its golden age, there were 74 towers and today 14 towers remain inside the walls of this town. Its historic centre is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The 20-room hotel has a restaurant and wine bar housed in the former church. The Tuscan villa has been meticulously restored over the years to carefully maintain the important and historical architectural details, such as the panelled windows, stone framed doorways, cloisters and balconies.
Set in over 8 acres of rolling Tuscan hills, with formal gardens and a stunning pool complex, this property presents a unique opportunity for a luxury brand experience, only a short distance from Florence, Siena and Lucca.
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Fairytale Chateau in Southwest France
Run as a 4-star boutique hotel since the late 1930s, the riverside chateau makes quite the first impression with its Renaissance-style facade and grand positioning.
Run as a 4-star boutique hotel since the late 1930s, the riverside chateau makes quite the first impression with its Renaissance-style facade and grand positioning.
Surrounded by a moat, the chateau is flanked by an authentic 14th century tower which is all that remains from the previous chateau, once the former hunting lodge of Francois I.
The current chateau was built on the site of the original castle in 1883 by Charente architect Alexandre Mignon for Count Guillaume-Guy de Dampierre, and in 1937 was one of the first chateaux to be converted into a hotel in France.
Built in the 19th century on the site of the former hunting lodge of Francois I, the fairytale chateau is set in the historic Charentes region of France and just 30 minutes from the city of Angouleme.
Offering a unique enterprise opportunity, the boutique hotel offers nearly 14,000 square feet of accommodation with a wealth of period details throughout and 14 bedroom suites.
The fairytale chateau is set at the heart of an extraordinary 413 acre estate with agricultural land, meadows, woodland, and landscaped gardens.
The French country estate includes several outbuildings, including two barns, providing reception rooms and staff accommodations in one and a renowned gourmet restaurant in the other, as well as additional accommodation available in the converted orangerie, a farmhouse, and 2 additional houses to be restored.
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An Iconic Pasadena Estate Built by Legendary Architect Myron Hunt
Old world opulence and grandeur abound at 100 Los Altos, built by the renowned architect Myron Hubbard Hunt in 1928.
Old world opulence and grandeur abound at 100 Los Altos, built by legendary architect Myron Hubbard Hunt in 1928.
Situated on 2 acres with views over the Colorado Street Bridge, the property is located at the gateway to Pasadena, a city in Los Angeles Country.
Entering through the private gated drive, the historic estate makes a grand first impression from the motor court. A solid bronze door dominates the elegant facade, opening into the incredible walnut panelled gallery.
Opulent reception rooms feature coffered ceilings, grand fireplaces, and rich detail throughout.
The living room has floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors which open out onto the veranda, ideal for entertaining. There’s also a handsome panelled library with two fireplaces on either end, and a formal dining room with ornate silk wallpaper and a stone-face fireplace.
The 10,277 square foot home offers 4 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms, with a grand master suite with dual dressing areas featuring Chinoiserie finishes and an ensuite bathroom with a salon and a glamorous bathtub, against a backdrop of red silk walls.
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