In the hills outside Lucca, one of Tuscany’s grand historic estates has returned to the market with provenance few properties can match, acquired in 1836 by Caroline Bonaparte—Napoleon Bonaparte’s younger sister and Queen Consort of Naples.
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A Shipping Heiress’s 1918 Island Retreat in Maine is Still for Sale —$6,500,000
Built for Louise Grace—daughter of NYC’s two-time mayor and shipping magnate William R. Grace—this stuccoed Renaissance Revival cottage is a rare surviving example of an early American summer estate, set on 3,570 feet of private Maine shoreline.
For Sale: A Frescoed Apartment Set in a Historic Palazzo in Verona
Few Italian cities carry the layered resonance of Verona—where Roman arenas still stage summer operas and Shakespeare set Romeo and Juliet. Known as Italy’s “painted city,” this storied palazzo reveals a frescoed apartment at the heart of Piazza delle Erbe.
Neoclassical-Style Château Near Monet’s Gardens, 1 Hour from Paris
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.
1800s Hudson River Estate Linked to One of America’s “First Families”
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.
Aaron Paul’s 1920s Spanish Revival Home in LA Hits the Market at $9.99M
“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.”
300-Year-Old Restored Villa with Sea & Mountain Views in Perast, Montenegro
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.
A Copper Heiress’s Connecticut Estate, Empty for Decades, Now Restored
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.
Co-Own Part of this Hilltop Villa in Ibiza, Spain with Beautiful Sea Views
Set above Cala Salada with sweeping views of Ibiza’s west coast, this off-market villa introduces a new model of fractional ownership with professional management and true equity.
A 1906 Gilded Age Estate Built for a Colgate Heir Lists for $7.5M
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.