Elegant Country House in the Chiltern Hills
Turville Grange was the former home of Lee Radziwill, the sister of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who lived at the property with her husband, HSH Prince Stanislas Radziwillin the 1960s. The estate was sold to the automotive empire heir, Henry Ford II, in 1974, and has remained in the family since.
The Grade II listed family house has a beautiful countryside setting in the heart of a 50 acre estate in the rolling green Chilterns Hills, a short drive from the historic town of Henley and just 2 hours from London.
The English estate was the former home of Lee Radziwill, the sister of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who lived at the property with her husband, HSH Prince Stanislas Radziwillin the 1960s and 70s. After their divorce in 1974, the estate was sold to the automotive empire heir, Henry Ford II, and has remained in the family since.
The handsome country house is approached via a fabulous lime tree avenue, entered through wrought iron gates, designed as a replica of the Royal gates at Sandringham, which were gifted by Queen Alexandra in 1908.
The landscaped grounds were designed by Lanning Roper and have been featured in both Architectural Digest and Vogue.
Built in the 18th century, Turville Heath House presents beautifully, restored and updated over the years into a fine family home.
The country house has a number of elegant reception rooms and classic period details throughout, seen in the fine cornicing and sash windows.
The 5 bedroom home comes with an elevator from the ground floor to the first floor master suite, several domestic offices, and a luxurious Pool House featuring a guest suite, indoor pool, spa, and a fitness centre, built in the last 10 years.
The estate comes with 2 additional 3-bedroom cottages, known as Rose Cottage and Turville Cottage, and a 2-bedroom guest house known as the White House, named so by Radziwill as a tribute to her sister and brother-in-law, President John F. Kennedy.
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Luxury Holiday Rental: Private Island Near Venice, Italy
A 20 minute boat ride from Venice, the 75 acre private island is the only of its kind in the Venice lagoon: a five-star fully-serviced luxury retreat complete with a resident chef and waiter, as well as a private boat with driver.
A short boat ride from Venice, the 75 acre private island is the only of its kind in the Venice lagoon: a five-star fully-serviced luxury retreat complete with a resident chef and waiter, as well as a private boat with driver.
There’s a helicopter landing if you want to fly into the island oasis set on the north of the lagoon, where you’ll find wild peacocks roaming freely, vineyards, olive groves, and well-tended organic gardens and orchards with plums, apricots, and figs.
The crown jewel of the island, the 9 bedroom private villa, dates back to 1870 and offers ensuite bathrooms and elegant living spaces for gathering.
The luxury villa rental is perfect for entertaining outdoors with several outdoor terraces and a swimming pool with a spectacular teak deck, outdoor shower, and a gazebo.
Surrounded by nature and offering world-class amenities, this luxury holiday rental near Venice, Italy is in a class of its own.
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Elegant Tuscan Estate Near Lucca, Italy
Less than 4 miles from the historic centre of Lucca, this charming Tuscan estate comes with not just one, but two historic villas nestled on 4.94 acres of landscaped grounds with formal Italian gardens, fountains, and two swimming pools.
Less than 4 miles from the historic centre of Lucca, this charming Tuscan estate comes with not just one, but two historic villas nestled on 4.94 acres of landscaped grounds with formal Italian gardens, fountains, and two swimming pools.
The main villa dates back to the 17th century, built as the holiday seat for a local count, and offers 8 ensuite bedrooms, 4 kitchens, and several reception rooms featuring fine period detail throughout following the restoration of the villa’s frescoes.
The second villa, set further back on the grounds, offers an additional 12 bedrooms of accommodation, with a professional kitchen, several reception rooms, and a fully equipped gym.
An additional farmhouse on the property can be restored to provide further accommodation.
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French Chateau Near the Basque Coast
The romantic property is set in the heart of a 37 acre estate close to Biarritz and Bayonne on the Atlantic coast of southwest France.
The romantic property is set in the heart of a 37 acre estate close to Biarritz and Bayonne on the Atlantic coast of southwest France.
The 18th century chateau has been restored to its original splendour by local craftsmen, featuring fine period detailing throughout the 6 bedroom home, like herringbone hardwood flooring and wood panelled rooms.
Many of the reception rooms have French doors which open out onto the landscaped grounds, planted with rare species of trees like the giant Tuya.
On the grounds you’ll find fine rose gardens, a Japanese garden, and an orangery, as well as a swimming pool and a pool house.
The estate comes with a chapel, as well as additional accommodation for staff and several outbuildings.
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Bois-de-la-Roche: 19th Century Castle Near Montreal, Canada
The timeless residence offers panoramic lake views and a truly private setting on the tip of a peninsula in the Lake of Two Mountains, a roughly 40-minute drive from downtown Montreal.
Inspired by the great chateaux of the Loire Valley, this iconic residence is located in the affluent Senneville Historic District, a lush enclave where some of Montreal’s most prominent politicians, bankers, and merchants built their estates at the turn of the 20th century.
Surrounded by parkland and accessible via a private tree-lined road, the castle is set on the western tip of the Island of Montreal, on a peninsula called Pointe Forget for its original owner, Senator Louis-Joseph Forget.
Bois-de-la-Roche was built in 1899 by the renowned Canadian architect Edward Maxwell, set on 20 acres of grounds design by American landscape designer Frederick Law Olmsted, both part of select group of eminent Montréal architects, landscape architects and urban planners who collaborated on the great estates in the area.
It is rare to see a 19th century castle in Canada, let alone one that has been so beautifully restored, completely rebuilt on the inside and upgraded for modern living in the 1990s.
There are 9 bedrooms and several formal rooms with fine period detail across the 18,427 square foot castle, spread across 3 levels and a basement.
The timeless residence offers panoramic lake views and a truly private setting on the tip of a peninsula in the Lake of Two Mountains, a roughly 40-minute drive from downtown Montreal.
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French Chateau and 400+ Acre Estate in Dordogne, France
The 464 acre property includes the period chateau, surrounded by various outbuildings in the courtyard, as well as a 12th century prioress, a caretaker’s house, and 2 farms with their outbuildings.
The 464 acre property includes the period chateau, surrounded by various outbuildings in the courtyard, as well as a 12th century prioress, a caretaker’s house, and 2 farms with their outbuildings.
Located in southwest France, the chateau is set near the Dordogne towns of Beaumont and Monpazier, a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France ("the most beautiful villages of France" association).
A prime candidate for boutique tourism in the French countryside, the dreamy chateau could be converted into a number of uses: an equestrian domain, boutique hotel, or an exclusive and stylish retreat.
The 30 room chateau has 10 bedrooms and 11,323 square feet of grand living spaces, just waiting to be restored.
The parquet floors, original mouldings, fireplaces, and stone detailing bear some patina, although the buildings are in good general order and the classic bones of the property show promise.
A dream restoration project for the right buyer!
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Beautifully Restored Historic Mansion in Dublin, Ireland
One of the most exclusive homes on the market in Ireland, Ashurst is located in Killiney, an affluent seaside resort and one of Dublin’s priciest suburbs.
One of the most exclusive homes on the market in Ireland, Ashurst is located in Killiney, an affluent seaside resort and one of Dublin’s priciest suburbs.
The historic property was built in the middle of the 19th century by architect Charles Lanyon for Sir Compton Domville, a Member of Parliament and local landlord.
The property has had a number of illustrious owners throughout its history, including the Archbishop of Dublin, John Charles McQuaid who lived at the house from 1945. After his death in 1973, the house fell into disrepair.
First restored in the 1990s, the Ashurst has been once again in 2015 by Brazil Associates Architects and Studio Brazil Interiors, updating the home for modern living and remodeling the living spaces.
Formal yet undeniably livable, Ashurst is a family home that lends itself ideally to entertaining.
The 7 bedroom mansion has a lovely family kitchen which opens onto the orangery on one side and a sunny lounge on the other.
The property has maintained a wealth of period details, including inlaid floors, intricate woodwork, and restored sash windows throughout the home.
The mansion is nestled in 4.7 acres of grounds with a gate lodge, mature lawns and walkways, and features lovely terraces and an impressive kitchen garden.
Ashurst is also in close proximity to the local beach, offering private access to Seafield Road with a woodland laneway on the property.
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Castellated Tuscan Villa Near Florence
This fortress-like villa features battlements and a panoramic tower, offering sweeping views over the countryside of Tuscany.
Believed to be built on the site of a fortress, the villa has major castello vibes, with its battlements and even a panoramic tower, offering sweeping views over the countryside of Tuscany.
The 4.94 acre estate includes a limonaia (a greenhouse for citrus plants) and a chapel, alongside its orchard and olive groves, and a woodland area with ancient trees.
It wouldn’t be a villa in Tuscany without an Italianate garden, visible from the shaded dining area on the pool terrace, where you’ll find the 40 foot mosaic-lined salt water pool and a pool house.
Offering almost 14,000 square feet of living space, the villa has 9 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and several reception rooms, with the main living room opening out to the terraces which surround the home.
The villa comes with an art studio, and an additional room, which could be converted into a home gym or wine cellar. The villa has a separate 2-bedroom staff apartment, with private entry from the parking area.
A truly exceptional property in the countryside of Tuscany, with a lot of potential as a dreamy second home and a rental-income property in one of the most sought-after destinations for boutique tourism in Italy.
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Waterfront Estate in the Hamptons Available For Rent
Boasting 200 feet of water frontage with a private sandy beach, a boat house, and a 250 foot dock, the lifestyle property lends itself perfectly to boating life. In fact, guests who rent the property have access to a 23-foot restored Chris Craft with captain.
Minutes from Sag Harbor, the East Hamptons estate is set on a quiet residential street in the exclusive North Haven neighborhood.
The 5 bedroom property comes with a chef’s kitchen and a spectacular master suite.
This luxury rental property offers spectacular views overlooking Shelter Island Sound, especially from the 50x20 heated Gunite pool.
Boasting 200 feet of water frontage with a private sandy beach, a boat house, and a 250 foot dock, the lifestyle property lends itself perfectly to boating life.
In fact, guests who rent the property have access to a 23-foot restored Chris Craft with captain.
The estate comes with a 2 vst garage, guest cottage, sport court, and more.
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1920s Coastal Estate on Vancouver Island, Canada
Offering oceanfront luxury in the beautiful Saanich Peninsula, this timeless estate is truly special.
This oceanfront estate is set within the Greater Victoria area on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The waterfront property offers far-reaching views of Squally reach, Senanus Island and the Saanich Inlet from its lush, 5 acre estate, just a 10 minute drive from the renowned Butchart Gardens.
The timeless residence retains much of its old world charm with classic detailing throughout. The 8 bedroom home boasts a gourmet kitchen and a spacious master suite, and the lower level of the home is devoted to entertaining, with a media room and billiards.
On the main level, paneled formal rooms open out onto terraces with seating areas, a swimming pool, and rolling lawns descending to the water’s edge, complete with a boathouse and dock.
Offering oceanfront luxury in the beautiful Saanich Peninsula, this timeless estate is truly special.
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