This Dreamy 18th Century Estate Backs Onto the River Loire
Located on Burgundy’s southern border, you can easily day trip from the château to explore vineyards and indulge in Michelin 3-star fine dining to create an idyllic lifestyle in the French countryside.
This Scottish Estate Once Belonged to the Famous Game Hunter Who Saved Teddy Roosevelt's Life
During the Smithsonian-Roosevelt African Expedition, Cunginhame saved Roosevelt’s life from a crazed bull elephant in Africa, after he shot one bull and was charged by another before he had a chance to reload. Acting quickly, Cunninghame dove behind a tree, aimed and shot the charging beast, killing it in its tracks.
The Royal Estate Residence of Belgium's Abdicated King
The Royal Question was a political crisis in Belgium from 1945-1951. In 1940, King Leopold III surrendered Belgium to Germany, against the counsel of his government-in-exile in London. He was denounced as "Traitor King" and "King Rat" in the British Press.
Charming Bastide on the French Riviera
Set near the charming Medieval village of Chateauneuf-Grasse, this traditional bastide stands at the end of a long driveway, accessible through elegant iron gates.
Lea House is an Attractive Georgian House with Gardens, Set on the Hampshire Coast
Located on the South East coast of England, an area known for its attractive coastline and nature reserves, the property has stunning views of the Solent and Isle of Wight, close to the town of Lymington.
This Bespoke Estate in Costa Smeralda Was Designed to Blend Into Its Surroundings
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.
Casa Ilha Bela is “Architecture in Cinematic Widescreen”, Designed by Studio MK27
The Brazilian modernist architect is also a former filmmaker. “There are a lot of elements from film that I have transferred into architecture,” says Marcio Kogan, in an interview with Designboom. ”The proportions are very connected to the way you look through the viewfinder, the scene; lighting, not only the artificial lighting but the importance of light. Even the element of bringing some surprise or emotion.”
Upton House is a Wonderfully Modernized Country Home Near Bath
The land was once held by the Earl Alwin, one of the lords of the Kingswood Forest, a royal forest used by the king for hunting grounds. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book, a survey of King William the Conqueror’s lands, completed in 1086.
In 1982, Donald Trump Purchased His First Trophy Mansion in Connecticut
Situated on its own private 6 acre peninsula, this Greenwich, Connecticut home was once owned by Donald Trump, and his then wife Ivana. A 35-year old Donald Trump purchased the 5.8 acre property in 1982 for $4 million as the first trophy mansion in a portfolio of luxury properties that Trump would collect over the years.
Luxurious Provençal Bastide Near the Arts Town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Just 2.5 km from the medieval village of Saint Paul de Vence, the property is in close proximity to the arts town, with its numerous art galleries, boutiques and sidewalk cafes. Vence has a rich artistic legacy on the French Riviera: Matisse decorated a small chapel in the town and Chagall decorated the town church.