Built in the 1840s by Hudson River ship captain Robert Peary, this nearly 200-year-old Gothic Revival estate in Germantown, New York was once a working pear orchard. Today, its legacy endures through gardens designed by the former Lead Horticulturist of the New York Botanical Gardens.

This château was built in 1910 in the style of 18th-century French neoclassicism, specifically the Château de Bellevue, which was commissioned by King Louis XV for his mistress, Madame de Pompadour.

Unlike Como or Maggiore, Lake Orta has remained remarkably low-key — a retreat for those who favor intimacy and quiet over celebrity and spectacle.

On 34.5 acres with more than half a mile of Hudson River frontage, Ulster Landing is a circa-1800s Hudson River estate once held by one of America’s influential dynasties, the Livingston Family.

“Aberdeen is a home with a deep soul,” says the Breaking Bad actor. “It was the first home built on the hillside of Los Feliz with a garden that has been maturing for over 100 years. The original finishes that make this home magic are still intact, which is a testament to how much respect all of its owners have had for this space over the years.”

In the Haute-Marne, a classical château has quietly changed hands — and it’s no surprise. A classical residence with intact gardens, year-round habitability, and a private island setting — and all under €1M — seldom lingers on the market.

A restored villa in UNESCO-listed Perast blends 300 years of history with sleek design, featuring sea views and a private infinity pool overlooking the Bay of Kotor.

Just 25 minutes from Angers, this Loire Valley estate dates back to the 14th-century, first built as a fortress during the Hundred Years’ War and reconstructed in the 19th century.

Copper heiress Huguette Clark bought the 1938 mansion as a Cold War refuge but never lived in it, leaving the mansion untouched for more than 60 years. Restored by Reed and Delphine Krakoff and featured in Architectural Digest, the estate is now on the market for $25,500,000.

Set on 106 acres in Sharon, Connecticut, the 12,000-square-foot estate known as Filston remains one of Litchfield County’s grandest turn-of-the-century homes.