Built in 1933 by New York architectural firm Clinton & Russel, the historic U-shaped Louis XV Revival House is named ‘Ker Arvor’ —which means ‘seaside’ in French Breton.
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Built in 1933 by New York architectural firm Clinton & Russel, the historic U-shaped Louis XV Revival House is named ‘Ker Arvor’ —which means ‘seaside’ in French Breton.
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.
La Garibaldina is the perfect blend of rustic luxury. This bespoke estate in Costa Smeralda, Italy was designed to blend into its surroundings, set on 18.5 acres of land in the rocky Sardinian hillside. It is surrounded by natural vegetation with 52 olive groves, and is in close proximity to beaches, marinas and the village of San Pantaleo.
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.
Set on nearly 7.5 acres, the property features beautifully landscaped gardens with a natural waterfall, a river, and fruit and olive trees. Follow the cypress-lined path downhill from the bastide, and you will find a pool and pool house to enjoy l’ete en Provence.
At the time it was listed, Wildenstein was facing up to 2 years in prison and a substantial fine for an alleged $600M inheritance fraud, considered one of the biggest tax fraud trials ever held in France. He was cleared of all charges - twice - but its a cautionary tale of French inheritance laws.
In 1915, George Elkins took a trip to England where he visited his friend, the Duke of Sutherland at Sutton Place in Surrey. His time at the estate inspired him so much that he decided to build his own Tudor estate modelled after Sutton Place, with elements imported from England.
Located a short walk from the Arc du Triomphe, in the 8th arrondissement, this apartment is on the 4th floor of a Haussmannian building. Elegantly designed and renovated, this 3 bedroom apartment also features views of the Arc du Triomphe from its windows and balconies.