Period Farmhouse Surrounded by Olive Groves in the Tuscan Hills
The 30 acre country estate for sale is set in the most renowned olive production areas near Florence, surrounded by ancient cypresses and olive groves.
The 30 acre country estate is set in the most renowned olive production areas near Florence, surrounded by ancient cypresses and olive groves..
Located on one of the ancient Roman roads that connected Florence with Prato and Pistoia, the Italian farmhouse was built upon a medieval watchtower in 1500 for the local Ginori family, historic producers of the famous Richard-Ginori porcelains.
The Ginori coat of arms is found on the main door and inside there are also the coats of arms of Vespucci and Ricasoli families who later inherited the agricultural estate.
In the early 19th century the property was sold to a banker who transformed the villa into a farmhouse and then sold the property to the current owners’ ancestors in 1835.
In 1973, the current owners renovated the villa, restoring its status as a manor house.
Spanning nearly 13,000 sq ft, the Tuscan villa for sale features fine period detailing throughout with beamed and vaulted ceilings, terracotta tile floors, and Tuscan plaster.
Several large reception rooms and 10 bedrooms are laid out around a central courtyard connected by a beautiful stone staircase, and there’s an ensuite bedroom in the tower that offers wonderful views over the valley.
This Tuscan estate for sale comes with a farmhouse, chapel, garages, and a small stable. Just a few kilometres from Florence,
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Dreamy 18th Century French Chateau, 30 Miles From Paris
The French chateau for sale is set within a 116 acre estate near the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, approximately 1 hour from Paris.
Château d’Aunoy is set within the heart of a protected forest within a 116 acre estate near the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte—approximately 1 hour from Paris.
The French chateau comes with an English Garden, spanning 44 acres of the country estate planted between 1760 and 1769 by designer Louis Carrogis Carmontelle.
When the Prince of Conti and the Duchess of Chartres visited the chateau in 1769 and 1770, they discovered the “delicious garden” and later commissioned Carmontelle to design the first French landscape park, the Parc Monceau in Paris.
Built on the site of a medieval castle which burned down in 1750, the chateau was constructed entirely of stone, so as to be indestructible by fire.
Largely unchanged from the 1750s and listed as a historic monument, the baroque mansion has kept its original spirit intact, featuring original wood panelling, soaring 16-foot ceilings, herringbone parquet floors, and cabochon tiles.
The current owner, a prominent antiques dealer in Paris, purchased the chateau in the 1970s and invested millions into restoring the chateau and surrounding parkland.
The previous owner, a designer for Maison Jansen, added the ceiling mural in the salon, inspired by the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles.
The 8600 square foot chateau has 10 ensuite bedrooms and several grand reception rooms with beautiful lighting from the property's double east-west exposure.
There are several other outbuildings on the French estate offering an additional 8600 square feet of living space, as well as a guest house, a hunting lodge, a caretaker's house, stables, greenhouses, and an orangerie.
The turnkey property presents a unique opportunity for boutique tourism at the gates of Paris.
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Timeless Atlanta Residence By Georgia Classicist Architect James Means
Renowned for being an architect of the old school, James Means reconstructed this timeless residence using reclaimed materials from the previous home torn down in 1963, designed by prominent architect Neel Reid in 1912.
Renowned for being an architect of the old school, James Means reconstructed this timeless residence using reclaimed materials from the previous home torn down in 1963, designed by prominent architect Neel Reid in 1912.
In 1980, the current owner further expanded the property with the addition of a first-floor master suite and 2-car garage below, built by Noman Askins.
The 5-bedroom, 5-bath home spans 5894 square feet with classic detailing, seen in the intricate hardwood floors, elaborate moldings and wood-carvings throughout.
Each room on the main level opens out onto the surrounding terraces with French doors, and there’s a tennis court, swimming pool and pool house on the grounds.
The 4.6 acre property is set in the leafy Paces neighborhood in Buckhead’s River District,, a highly coveted address in the northwest corner of Atlanta, Georgia.
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Buy or Stay at The Invisible House in Joshua Tree, California
With a futuristic facade of mirrored glass, the Invisible House perfectly reflects the iconic Joshua Tree landscape, nestled in 67.5 acres of California desert.
This property is available for rent on Airbnb and is on the market for $18,000,000, listed with the Aaron Kirman Group.
With a futuristic facade of mirrored glass, the Invisible House perfectly reflects the iconic Joshua Tree landscape, nestled in 67.5 acres of California desert.
Constructed in 2019 and designed by architect Tomas Osinski and its current owners, by film producers Chris and Roberta Hanley, the one-of-a-kind property has been featured on Netflix’s ‘The Most Amazing Vacation Rentals’ and has hosted celebrities like Lizzo, Alicia Keys, The Weeknd, and Demi Lovato—who claimed to see aliens there.
Frequently used in film, photo shoots, and music videos, the property earns as much as $1.4M in rental and production fees per year.
The surreal box-like structure appears to disappear into its surroundings with its exterior walls made of highly-reflective “Solarcool glass” with a closed cel foam “Cool Roof”.
The eco-friendly building is equipped with a solar water heating system, although the 100-foot long indoor swimming pool has also been designed to keep internal temperatures consistent during hot days and cool nights.
The 5400 square foot residence has a massive 224 square foot white wall at the end of the pool, designed for screening films and projecting photographs.
The 3-bedroom, 4-bath residence comes with a minimalist Chef’s kitchen and a spacious living area with sliding doors that open out the surrounding landscape.
Bordered by iconic Joshua Tree National Park and a gated nature/tortoise reserve, Starlink high broadband internet connects the Mojave desert retreat with the rest of the world.
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Historic Tuscan Villa Near Florence Transformed into Luxury Residences
Following an extensive renovation, Villa Capponi has been transformed into 14 luxury residences offering one, two, or three bedroom apartments offering spectacular views over the Florentine hills and incredible lifestyle amenities.
The 16th century Florentine villa stands on the site of a former medieval castle which served as a refuge to the legendary poet Dante following his exile from Florence in 1302.
The villa is named after the Florentine political dynasty who lived there in the late 1700s and extensively remodelled the property with graffito facades and frescoes, in addition to adorning the estate’s English gardens and formal Italian gardens with limestone busts.
Following an extensive renovation, the historic property has been transformed once again into 14 luxury residences offering one, two, or three bedroom apartments with luxurious modern amenities.
Each thoughtfully-designed residence has hi-tech smart home systems and high-end finishes throughout, in addition to spectacular views over the grounds and Florentine hills. The main reception rooms of the villa have been restored to their 18th century appearance and residents have access to these various shared spaces with the Villa Resident’s Club.
Luxurious modern amenities include a year-round swimming pool, tennis court, and a barbecue area with wood-burning oven, in addition to a health spa with a techno-gym, indoor swimming pool, and a spa with sauna, Hammam, and sensorial shower.
The wine cellar, located in a former 17th century olive oil mill, has been reimagined as a meeting place for tastings and events, and residents will be able to enjoy house wine produced on the estate’s vineyards, as well as the harvest from the kitchen gardens.
The 25-acre estate comes with an agricultural park, cultivated with olive trees, vines and lemon trees and offering total privacy in the Tuscan countryside, set near the ancient city of Sesto Fiorentino.
Villa Capponi offers an elevated Tuscan lifestyle, just a 15-minute drive from the Cradle of the Renaissance, Florence, Italy.
Far Afield: Iconic Legacy Estate in Montecito, California
Nestled in 10.5 acres in Montecito’s “Golden Quadrangle”, the legacy estate offers stunning views out over the ocean to the south and the Santa Ynez mountains to the north.
The Mediterranean Revival villa was originally built in 1917 by Santa Barbara Biltmore Hotel architect Francis T. Underhill, commissioned by Hobart C. Chatfield-Taylor, a writer, and his wife, the progressive socialite and sportswoman Rose Farwell.
The Mediterranean Revival villa and gardens were inspired by Underhill’s iconic local masterpieces, Villa Solana and La Chiquita, built on land parcelled off the iconic Las Tejas Estate, one of Montecito’s Historic Estates.
A 15-year restoration to the iconic property was completed in 2017, incorporating reclaimed building materials from the 17th and 18th centuries carefully sourced across Europe.
Parquet floors with hand-cut French Oak were transplanted from historic chateaux in France and assembled onsite; antique tiles from Holland, Spain, and Italy are used throughout the interior and exterior detailing.
The entire property was fortified, lifted off its foundations to accommodate a new basement level and build a private tunnel estance for staff. The legacy property offers stunning views out over the ocean to the south and the Santa Ynez mountains to the north.
Far Afield offers 20,000 square feet of interiors with 7 bedrooms across the property, including a guest house.
Nestled in 10.5 acres in Montecito’s “Golden Quadrangle”, the property is approached via a long canopied driveway.
The lush California landscape includes citrus groves and lush Mediterranean gardens, complete with hiking paths, a chicken coop, and a peacock aviary.
The legacy property offers stunning views out over the ocean to the south and the Santa Ynez mountains to the north.
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Restored Stone Villa Set in the Hills Near Saint Tropez, France
The 12-bedroom stone villa is nestled in a private, 17 acre estate in the French Riviera hills, just a few minutes from the charming village of La Garde-Freinet and 20 minutes from the exclusive seaside resort of Saint Tropez.
The 12-bedroom stone villa is nestled in a private, 17 acre estate in the French Riviera hills, just a few minutes from the charming village of La Garde-Freinet and 20 minutes from the exclusive seaside resort of Saint Tropez.
Designed for entertaining, the stone villa features a plethora of indoor and outdoor living spaces, with a large terrace, swimming pool and lovely sunbathing deck, and 2 summer kitchens.
The turnkey villa offers 11 bedrooms of accommodation, with an addition 1-bedroom caretaker apartment and guest house on the property. An additional 2-story annex can be converted into further accommodations or luxe amenities.
With its proximity to the glamorous town of Saint Tropez, the property presents as an ideal vacation rental property in one of the hottest spots on the Cote d’Azur.
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Scotland’s Most Important Greek Revival House Could Be Yours For £1.25M
Cairness House is described in the the Pevsner Architectural Guide as “of international importance as the only house in Britain, the design and construction of which reflected and evolved with the rapid advances in French Neoclassicism”.
This property is on the market with Knight Frank, accepting offers over £1.25M.
Considered one of the finest examples of Neoclassical architecture in Britain, Cairness House is described in the the Pevsner Architectural Guide as “of international importance as the only house in Britain, the design and construction of which reflected and evolved with the rapid advances in French Neoclassicism”.
Believed to be built upon the earlier structure from 1781-2 by Robert Burn, Cairness House was built between 1791 and 1797 to the design of Scottish architect James Playfair, inspired by the neoclassical architecture of Europe witnessed on Playfair’s ‘Grand Tour’ in 1790.
The house was finished by the great British architect Sir John Soane, who adapted the design after Playfair's death in 1794.
Cairness House has wonderful original plasterwork throughout the grand 10 bedroom home, and features incredible detail in the reception rooms. The Egyptian Room is one of the earliest surviving of its type in the world and contains a number of hieroglyphic symbols, and the library, designed as an Etruscan room with its colours copied from ancient painted terracotta vases.
The Georgian Society prize was awarded in 2009 following an extensive long-term restoration programme of the house and grounds, which were laid out by Thomas White, a student of Lancelot “Capability” Brown.
The house offers a private setting in the countryside, approached along a long private drive offering lovely views of the house.
The property comes with several outbuildings behind the house, arranged in an attractive semicircle, as well as 2 gatehouses set at each property entrance, originally built by Playfair.
The 16 acre property is located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, just 2 miles from the coastal fishing village of St. Combs.
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This Timeless Virginia Estate is One of America’s Great Homes
The stately residence is set in 1471 acres of rural countryside, just 1 hour from the nation’s Capital and 45 minutes to Dulles International Airport.
Featuring fine period detailing throughout, North Wales Farm was built in the late 18th century and belonged to the Hooe-Allason family for over 6 generations.
In the 1920s it was sold and became the North Wales Club, a private sportsmans club for shooting, fox hunting and socialising.
In 1941, the palatial estate was purchased by Walter P. Chrysler Jr., son of auto magnate and founder of Chrysler’s Air-Temp division, who displayed one of the most important collections of Expressionistic art in the country, his collection of works by Picasso, Rodin, Degas, and Matisse, among others.
In addition to breeding racehorses, Chrysler also updated the property with a swimming pool, equestrian arcade, tennis court, and a small conservatory to house his mother’s orchids.
At this time, North Wales also became a destination for entertaining high society, with Chrysler hosting roaring parties and balls at the estate.
Sold in 1957 to the former Oklahoma Congressman Victor Wickersham, the fate of North Wales Farm was threatened with rezoning until the property was purchased by Michael V. Prentiss and his wife, Patricia in 1996, who placed the property under conservation easement.
The property is listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register.
The Georgian manor house is surrounded by pristine parkland, and comes with a 2-storey Georgian Revival-style stone carriage house, a guest house, as well as additional residences and a shooting preserve.
The stately residence is set in 1471 acres of rural countryside, just 1 hour from the nation’s Capital and 45 minutes to Dulles International Airport.
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French Chateau-Inspired Georgian House Set in a Historic Parkland Estate
Nestled in 74 acres of historic parkland in Hadlow, Kent, the historic estate comes with Victorian walled gardens, gravelled terraces, and Capability Brown-style formal areas.
Oxon Hoath is a Grade II*-listed country house currently run as a successful retreat, corporate and celebratory events venue.
Nestled in 74 acres of historic parkland in Hadlow, Kent, the historic estate comes with Victorian walled gardens, gravelled terraces, and Capability Brown-style formal areas.
The estate is approached along a long, winding drive, Cedar Avenue, accessed through a pair of ornate iron gates said to have come from the Palace of Westminster.
In addition to the main 28-bedroom Georgian mansion, the property comes with a 5-bedroom Dower House with an indoor swimming pool.
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