Charming Turnkey Property in the Luberon, Provence
Located in the Luberon in central Provence, this dream second home in France is close to the village of Saint-Saturnin-les-Apt.
The newly-built country house for sale offers a timeless Provencal charm with all of the amenities for modern living.
The 5-bedroom, 5-bath home is spread across 3229 sq ft, featuring contemporary interiors with a French country influence.
Nestled in 2.5 acres of lush grounds with breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside, the turnkey property for sale comes with a heated swimming pool and several terraces to enjoy ‘la belle vie’.
Located in the Luberon in central Provence, this dream second home in France is close to the village of Saint-Saturnin-les-Apt.
The historic village has become popular with expats as it provides an attractive lifestyle in Provence, while not visited by tour buses.
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Le Collectionist Luxury Villa Rental in the Heart of Mallorca
Take me to the Balearic islands! Villa Ernesta offers an exclusive and private setting for your next holiday, located in the middle of the island of Mallorca.
Take me to the Balearic islands! Villa Ernesta offers an exclusive and private setting for your next holiday, located in the middle of the island of Mallorca.
The luxury holiday rental is available through Le Collectionist, a boutique travel company renowned for their tailor-made holidays and Iconic Collection of holiday homes for the discerning traveller.
The Mediterranean retreat has been beautifully renovated into a luxury villa while preserving its period charm, featuring original stone detailing and textured plaster walls, with open-concept living spaces spilling out onto the surrounding terraces and Mediterranean garden.
The 4-bedroom Mallorca villa rental sleeps up to 8 guests and offers amenities like a BBQ area and a beautiful swimming pool with loungers, the perfect vantage point for the panoramic views over the Tramuntana mountains.
Villa Ernesta is less than 2 miles from Binissalem, a charming wine town with restaurants and bars, just 30 minutes from Palma airport.
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Exclusive Spanish-Style Estate in Santiago de Chile
The Spanish-style estate dates back to the 1940s and is set in one of the most exclusive and fashionable areas of Santiago, located in the posh neighbourhood of Vitacura.
The Spanish-style estate dates back to the 1940s and is set in one of the most exclusive and fashionable areas of Santiago, located in the posh neighbourhood of Vitacura.
The property for sale in Chile is nestled in nearly 2 acres of grounds with gardens and large trees, and offers views of the mountains.
Built in the style of a Spanish hacienda, the manor house offers over 14,391 sq ft of interior space built around a central courtyard with galleries framed by columns and arches.
There are 7 living rooms, 7 bedrooms, and 5 bathrooms in this Santiago home for sale, which features inlay parquet floors and beamed ceilings throughout.
Popular with expats, the fashionable area of Santiago Vitacura in Chile's capital city is considered the Manhattan of Santiago and is referred to as “Sanhattan” by locals.
One of the more affluent addresses in the city, Vitacura is also considered one of the best and safest neighbourhoods in Santiago.
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Provençal Estate Nestled in Olive Groves Near Châteauneuf de Grasse
The Provencal property offers an incredible lifestyle for ‘la vie en plein air’ surrounded by nearly 5 acres of olive groves, orchards, and landscaped gardens by Jean Mus.
The Provencal property offers an incredible lifestyle for ‘la vie en plein air’ with outdoor terraces with fountains, surrounded by nearly 5 acres of olive groves, orchards, and landscaped gardens by Jean Mus.
There are a total of 11 bedrooms across several houses on the property, which have each been sympathetically restored.
The main bastide offers 4305 sq ft of living space with 6 bedrooms, including a large master suite. There’s also a 1-bedroom apartment with kitchenette in the converted sheepfold (bergerie), and a 2-bedroom guest house with kitchen on the property, in addition to a 1-bedroom caretaker’s property.
The ‘cabanon’ pool house is set in the grounds above the swimming pool and offers an additional bedroom and bathroom for guests, in addition to an outdoor kitchen with a BBQ area and a pizza oven.
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Hilfiger’s Quintessential English Estate in Greenwich, Connecticut
Offering spectacular views of Long Island Sound, Denbigh Farm is one of the best of Greenwich’s grand estate homes.
The original Denbigh Farm was once known as Quaker Ridge, and the property dates back to 1775 and has received the Landmark Recognition status from the Greenwich Historical Society.
In 1904 the property was purchased by a successful grain broker, William T. Carrington, who immediately sought out to transform the property into the elegant home that stands today.
After his first botched attempt to upgrade the farm, he enlisted architects Albro & Lindeberg, whose work has iconized the American Country Home.
Upon Carrington’s death in 1935, the property belonged to two generations of the Verner Reed family until 1995, when it was purchased by Tommy Hilfiger and his then-wife, Susie Hilfiger, who currently owns the property.
The couple met when Suzie was working in Tommy Hilfiger’s small clothing store, People’s Place, in Ithaca, NY, and were married in 1980. Suzie is largely credited for the brand’s early success with a key role in helping her husband build the Hilfiger brand into a world-class conglomerate, sold for $1.6B in 2006.
The couple was married for 20 years and raised their 4 children on the estate, where Suzie continued to live after their divorce. With the children now grown and living in California, Suzie Hilfiger is selling Denbigh Farm to move to the West Coast to be closer to her family.
Upgraded by renowned Classicist architect Alan Greenberg, the home’s many historic features, such as the beautiful antique floors and open fireplaces, have been preserved and enhanced.
Of note is the ballroom mantle appropriated from the former residence of the Hermes family in Paris, and the home’s collection of furniture comes from the one-time Paris home of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor—which can be negotiated into the sale.
See the interiors on the original listing.
The main residence offers 14,000 square feet of living space with 7 bedrooms and 9+4 baths, with additional accomodations available in a cottage and luxurious quarters above the garage.
Described as a ‘quintessential English country estate’, the 17+ acre property has beautiful grounds featuring a swimming pool, tennis court, English sculpture gardens, orchards, and an attractive goat house and chicken coops.
The country estate for sale property comes with A+ equestrian facilities with a 6-stall stable, 2 paddocks and a riding ring, surrounded by white picket fences.
There is also a miniature replica of Mt. Vernon on the grounds, used as a children’s playhouse.
Offering spectacular views of Long Island Sound, Denbigh Farm is one of the best of Greenwich’s grand estate homes.
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Luxury Holiday Rental: Torre delle Cannelle on the Tuscan Coast
The 15th century Saracen tower was historically used as a Spanish sentinel and has been restored into an exclusive retreat on the stylish Tuscan coast.
IYKYK: Maremma is considered Tuscany for the cognoscenti: a chic but discreet destination with some of the best sea in Italy, second only to Liguria when it comes to Blue Flag beaches.
This secluded stretch of coastline is renowned for its Mediterranean scrub and scenic coves, and Torre delle Cannelle dominates over this pristine landscape, set within the 9000-acre Parco Regionale della Maremma.
The 15th century Saracen tower was historically used as a Spanish sentinel and has been restored into an exclusive retreat on the stylish Tuscan coast, perfect for nature lovers looking to escape the buzzier Mediterranean hotspots.
Surrounded by unspoilt nature and lulled by the gentle rhythm of the Mediterranean waves, you can plan an idyllic getaway on the Tuscan coast with the Prima Vacation Experience and customised five-star and concierge services throughout your stay, like boat hire and a private chef.
The coastal property comes with an outdoor shower and offers direct access to the sea and a private pebble beach, just 500 metres from the tower and accessed through a garden path.
Torre delle Cannelle has been fully renovated while maintaining its ancient structure and offers 3229 sq ft of living space across three floors.
The bedroom suites open out to the sea-facing terrace which wraps around the residence offering panoramic views.
A truly unique holiday experience, just 45 minutes from Porto Ercole and 40 minutes from Grosseto.
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Turville Grange: Lee Radziwill’s Former 18th Century English Country House
The Buckinghamshire estate was the former home of the younger sister of Jackie Kennedy, Lee Radziwill, who lived at the property with her European prince husband, HSH Prince Stanislas Radziwillin the 1960s.
The Buckinghamshire estate was the former home of the younger sister of Jackie Kennedy, Lee Radziwill, who lived at the property with her European prince husband, HSH Prince Stanislas Radziwillin the 1960s.
PRINCE STANISLAS RADZIWILL AND HIS WIFE PRINCESS LEE RADIZIWILL PA Images / Alamy
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 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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Stay at the French Riviera Villa From 'Downton Abbey: A New Era'
The French Riviera villa for rent is located in Le Pradet, a seaside village in the south of France—just 1 hour from Saint Tropez, France.
The French Riviera villa for rent is located in Le Pradet, a seaside village in the south of France—just 1 hour from Saint Tropez, France.
The 2022 film took place in 1928, and in the story, it’s revealed that 86-year-old Lady Violet visited the French Riviera in her youth and has inherited a spectacular Belle Epoque villa.
(From left) Imelda Staunton as Lady Bagshaw, Tuppence Middleton as Lucy Branson, Allen Leech as Tom Branson, Hugh Bonneville as Robert Grantham, Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Grantham, Harry Hadden-Paton as Bertie Pelham, Laura Carmichael as Lady Edith Crawley, Nathalie Baye as Madame Montmirail, and Jonathan Zuccäi as Monsieur Montmirail in Downton Abbey: A New Era. Photo: Ben Blackall / © 2022 Focus Features LLC
Rocabella is the fabulous property featured in the film, built in the Napoleonic style in the late 19th century by Danish architect Hans-Georg Tersling, the favoured architect of Empress Eugenie.
Fully restored in 2000, the villa’s rich interiors and lush grounds were featured prominently in the film, perfectly evoking the romance of the south of France for the upper class in the height of the roaring 20’s.
The Belle Epoque villa is nestled in 5 acres of parkland with private access to the sea, and can accommodate up to 42 guests in the villa, as well as a cottage and bastide on the grounds.
Overlooking the Mediterranean, the lush grounds come with a heated swimming pool and pétanque court.
Guests at this luxury holiday rental will experience a taste of the high life of yesteryear with daily breakfast, aperitif hour from 7-8pm, and personalized excursions.
You won’t miss Carson either, as the French Riviera villa comes fully catered with a chef, butler, barman and a housekeeper.
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Historic Italian Villa For Sale Near San Casciano, Tuscany
By the 18th century, Villa Lesa housed the precious archives of Vasari, known as the father of art history, and later a collection of Napoleonic memorabilia belonging to its owner, the granddaughter of the Emperor.
The Italian villa for sale is surrounded by formal gardens and orchards and set within an 18 acre estate just 13 miles from Florence, Italy.
Dating back to the 15th century, the villa was built on the foundations of a medieval structure built for the powerful Florentine Guelph family, and belonged to the Gianfigliazzi family in the 16th century.
By the 18th century, the villa housed the precious archives of Vasari, known as the father of art history, and later a collection of Napoleonic memorabilia belonging to its owner, the granddaughter of the Emperor.
Beautifully restored, the historic Tuscan villa offers over 48,000 sq ft of living space with 29 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms with period detailing throughout, seen in the 18th century frescos and a fabulous Tuscan kitchen.
Under the villa, impressive cellars can be converted into a spa, indoor pool, or extensive wine cellars for the collector, and the property was previously granted permissions for the addition of a swimming pool and a tennis court.
With its proximity to the Cradle of the Renaissance, Florence, this Italian villa for sale is an ideal property to convert into a boutique hotel in Tuscany.
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Cher Lists Malibu Mansion for $85,000,000
Listed off-market, the Italian Renaissance-style estate was inspired by Venetian palazzos, the great Renaissance villas of Europe, and the Moorish influences of the Alhambra palace.
The singer and actress is selling her longtime home in Malibu, California after 20 years.
Set on 1.7 acres high above the Pacific Ocean, the Italian Renaissance-style estate took 5 years to build with a design inspired by Venetian palazzos, the great Renaissance villas of Europe, and the Moorish influences of the Alhambra palace.
The 13,200 sq ft mansion offers spectacular ocean views framed by huge picture windows throughout, offering 7 bedrooms, in addition to a 1-bedroom gatehouse.
The interiors were designed by AD100 designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard and reflect the superstar’s unique tastes and a penchant for the theatrical. High-end finishes, stone and hardware, as well as custom-made furnishings and museum-quality art have been artfully combined to create a zen sanctuary for the pop icon.
Luxury amenities include an infinity pool, an indoor-outdoor gym, s screening room, as well as a climate-controlled wig room which can hold up to 100 hairpieces, according to the 2002 book “The Cher Scrapbook”.
The Malibu mansion has a spectacular courtyard with a Moorish-style fountain, set at the end of a driveway lined by 40 palm trees. Located on Pacific Coast Highway, it would be impossible to build an estate of this scale today due to Malibu’s new building restrictions.
“This house has been one of the greatest passions of my life,” the superstar stated in the Architectural Digest feature on her Malibu home (September, 2022) “I have enjoyed every moment of its creation and evolution, but now it’s time to pass this magic on to others.”
Cher has recently revealed she’s working on new music.
The pop icon first rose to fame in the 1960s as half of the husband-wife duo Sonny & Cher and has built an iconic career as a Grammy Award-winning singer, a renowned Broadway star, and an Academy Award-winning actress.
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