A Historic Country House With Famed English Gardens is On The Market For the First Time in 50 Years
Munstead Wood is the first of the major collaborations between horticulturalist and garden designer Gertrude Jekyll and prolific architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, whose combined style created the new form of the English garden
Built in 1896, Munstead Wood was the private home of horticulturalist and garden designer Gertrude Jekyll, who lived at Munstead Wood for over 35 years until her death in 1932.
The country estate is the first of the major collaborations between Jekyll and prolific architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, and their combined style created the new form of the English garden.
Set in the Surrey AONB, Munstead Wood features 7446 square feet of Arts-and-Crafts interiors and is considered one of Lutyen’s “most important country houses”.
The current owners who have lived at the property for 50 years have restored the 11.2 acres of gardens to their original Gertrude Jekyll designs.
Both the internationally acclaimed gardens and the 7 bedroom country house are Grade I listed.
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Venetian Villa With a Private Park Set Near 3000-Year Old Italian Town
The Italian estate for sale is located in the scenic Euganean Hills in the Veneto region of Italy, 40 minutes by car from the city of Padua and just an hour away from Venice.
Dating back to the 17th century, this spectacular Venetian villa is nestled in 7+ acres of centuries-old park with orchards and gardens, and featuring a swimming pool, a restored barchessa with guest rooms, an 18th century party pavilion, and an enchanting 19th-century iron-and-glass greenhouse.
Inside, the Italian villa features beautifully updated with modern amenities while preserving its authentic Venetian detailing, seen in the wooden and decorative flooring and wall finishes.
The Italian estate for sale is located in the scenic Euganean Hills in the Veneto region of Italy, 40 minutes by car from the city of Padua and just an hour away from Venice.
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Restored 18th Century New England Estate With Entertainment Barns
The bucolic 15 acre estate is set on Lake Champlain and offers 700 feet of waterfront on Town Farm Bay, located near the vibrant town of Charlotte and only 20 minutes from Vermont’s world-class ski mountains.
Cedar Farm’s main house dates back to 1793, and the 5680 square foot residence has been updated for 21st century comforts while retaining much of its period charm, seen in the featuring thick stone walls, large windows, and numerous fireplaces.
The 8-bedroom, 7-bath home comes with a wine cellar, Chef’s kitchen, and a lovely screened porch that opens out onto the grounds, where you’ll find an organic kitchen garden, fruit trees, and rolling lawns.
The property comes with an attached 3-bedroom caretaker apartment, in addition to a complex of barn structures converted into event spaces and workshops, as well as a wood-panelled tower.
The bucolic 15 acre estate is set on Lake Champlain and offers 700 feet of waterfront on Town Farm Bay, located near the vibrant town of Charlotte and only 20 minutes from Vermont’s world-class ski mountains.
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French Farm in the Heart of the Provence Verte
Set in the green heart of Provence, this agricultural property extends over 1200 acres of land with a 1600 olive tree plantation in production.
Set in the green heart of Provence, this agricultural property extends over 1200 acres of land with a 1600 olive tree plantation in production.
The French farmhouse spans 6400+ square feet of living space with plenty of Provencal charm, with 6 bedrooms and several reception rooms, opening out onto landscaped terraces, and a swimming pool with a pool house.
The French country estate comes with a caretaker’s house, several outbuildings for livestock, and guest accommodation.
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LA Mansion Inspired by the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid, Spain
The Holmby Hills mansion was built by a world class art collector and offers 30,000 square feet of museum quality rooms.
The Holmby Hills mansion was built by a world class art collector and offers 30,000 square feet of museum quality rooms.
The timeless estate was built integrating historic pieces, like 400 year old Moorish columns and 17th century Florentine carvings, and the 9 bedroom residence comes with an Art Deco library dubbed “The Finest Room in LA”.
Set on one of the finest streets in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, the 1.1 acre compound comes with a 3-story guesthouse with a screening room, as well as an entertainment complex and an outdoor ballroom.
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Ancient Water Mill Converted into a Charming Country House Near Pollensa, Mallorca
The country retreat is set near one of the most beautiful villages on the island of Mallorca, and just a short drive from the beaches and international marina in Puerto Pollensa.
The country retreat is set near one of the most beautiful villages on the island of Mallorca, and just a short drive from the beaches and international marina in Puerto Pollensa.
Originally a historic mill (the property still has its original aqueduct), the 4 bedroom country house and accompanying 2 bedroom guest house is nestled in 3 acres of private grounds with a swimming pool, sauna house, and a natural spring.
The private oasis is accessed via a private road at the foot of the Tramuntana mountains, a 5 minute drive from the centre of Pollensa.
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French Country Estate in Southwest France
The 15 acre country estate boasts a lake, elevated gardens, and a swimming pool, and is surrounded by rolling countryside, just 30 minutes from the historic town of Bergerac in the Dordogne region of France.
The 15 acre country estate boasts a lake, elevated gardens, and a swimming pool, and is surrounded by rolling countryside, just 30 minutes from the historic town of Bergerac in the Dordogne region of France.
The main residence has a large entrance hall with authentic stone detail, several reception rooms, and 10 bedrooms.
The property comes with several additional outbuildings offering additional accommodations, including a small 1-bedroom house, a 3-bedroom guest house set back from the property, and a 2 bedroom apartment.
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Rare Gilded Age Estate, 25 Miles North of NYC
The timeless residence once belonged to one of the richest men in the world, John Jacob Astor IV.
Villa Nuit is set in 4.78 rolling acres in Irvington-on-Hudson with lush grounds and a swimming pool, and is one of the last grand 19th century homes of its kind in New York.
The timeless residence once belonged to one of the richest men in the world, John Jacob Astor IV.
You can also recognize the home from Martin Scorsese’s 1993 film “The Age of Innocence”, based on Edith Wharton’s beloved 1920 novel.
The 9 bedroom residence was built in the Italianate style in 1853, and features much of its original detail, seen in the carved wood moldings, doors and fireplaces, while having been updated by the current owner for modern living.
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Timeless Oceanfront Estate in East Hampton Village
The idyllic compound is set on one of the most prestigious lanes in East Hampton village and has been a treasured beach home for 3 generations.
The idyllic compound is set on one of the most prestigious lanes in East Hampton village and has been a treasured beach home for 3 generations.
The classic shingle-style home offers 9 bedrooms of accommodation, with a further 3 bedrooms in the guest house.
The 2+ acre property offers sprawling lawns, a private pool area, and a dune-top sunset viewing deck.
The oceanfront compound offers 160 feet of white sand beach and is located outside the FEMA flood zone, allowing for further expansion.
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This Renaissance Villa For Sale is Set in The Hills Above Florence
With its unique positioning, tucked into the hillside, the 15th century villa offers stunning views over the city of Florence.
With its unique positioning, the 15th century villa offers stunning views over the city of Florence.
The 4.9 acre haven has lovely terraced gardens and a pool, tucked into the hillside with a pool, and is located just 5km from Florence.
The main villa offers 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms across 7319 square feet, and there is another 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom guesthouse on the property.
The entire residence has been beautifully restored, and features a wellness area in the converted cellar and a lovely pergola accessible off the kitchen.
Set in the hills above Florence, the villa would make a beautiful second home, and a lucrative investment if run as a luxury rental property.
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