This bespoke 10 acre property is a luxurious sanctuary in California’s most famous wine region.

The private mansion is located in an exclusive enclave in the 16th arrondissement, which is to Paris is what the Upper East Side is to New York.

Mapleton Estate is set on a 1.3 acre compound on one of the most exclusive enclaves, just minutes away from Rodeo Drive.

Some would say la dolce vita was invented on the Amalfi Coast, a summer retreat made famous by the jet set, like Jacqueline Kennedy and Greta Garbo.

The real estate market in Italy has its uniqueness, and slow, Italian charm. It can be very different to what foreign buyers are used to. We sat down with with Cameron Avery of Prestige Properties Italy to discuss what the process is actually like, and the unique opportunities that exist right now in Italy’s “buyers market”.

The property was put on the market in 2014 and despite multiple price reductions (from €55M to €25M) and a promotional video narrated by Douglas himself released in 2019, there were no serious offers. As of May 2020, the property has been taken off the market.

The single-family home incorporates the thoughtful proportions and engineering precision that SPINK Partners is known for, to create something special. This standard of perfection is why Mike Spink’s properties are some of the most desirable and expensive in London.

Remnants of a long lost golden era, this amazing mansion looks like something out of The Great Gatsby. However it’s a remnant of the Golden Automotive Era, when Detroit was once an elite American city.