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On just over two acres on a coveted cul-de-sac in Hidden Hills, on the outskirts of Los Angeles, this meticulously constructed new 16,112-square-foot residence recalls both a rustically refined California spa and a bucolic pastoral oasis. Precious little of the greater Los Angeles area could still be referred to as “bucolic,” but the community of Hidden Hills is a welcome exception. Nestled in the western foothills of the San Fernando Valley, it feature...

Inside a Modern Hideaway in Hidden Hills

April 1, 2025 | Melissa Couch

On just over two acres on a coveted cul-de-sac in Hidden Hills, on the outskirts of Los Angeles, this meticulously constructed new 16,112-square-foot residence recalls both a rustically refined California spa and a bucolic pastoral oasis. Precious little of the greater Los Angeles area could still be referred to as “bucolic,” but the community of Hidden Hills is a welcome exception. Nestled in the western foothills of the San Fernando Valley, it feature...

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The powerful architecture style is inspiring a new generation of luxury buyers and contemporary builds, writes Riya Patel Toronto, Canada | Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Architecture is enjoying another big-screen moment, thanks to “The Brutalist.” Brady Corbet’s epic movie has collected prestigious wins this awards season, not least for its lead actor, Adrien Brody, as the fictional Bauhaus-trained architect László Tóth. For filmmakers, the app...

Brutalism Is Back: Designing Homes With Drama

March 31, 2025 | Melissa Couch

The powerful architecture style is inspiring a new generation of luxury buyers and contemporary builds, writes Riya Patel Toronto, Canada | Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Architecture is enjoying another big-screen moment, thanks to “The Brutalist.” Brady Corbet’s epic movie has collected prestigious wins this awards season, not least for its lead actor, Adrien Brody, as the fictional Bauhaus-trained architect László Tóth. For filmmakers, the app...

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From an AED 330M sale in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to a US$39.995M sale in Newport Beach, California, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in February. Dubai, United Arab Emirates Regan Faulkner, Ioana Armeanu | Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty, AED 330M View properties in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Newport Beach, California Steve High, Evan Corkett | Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, US$39.9...

Significant Sales: February 2025 Highlights

March 29, 2025 | Melissa Couch

From an AED 330M sale in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to a US$39.995M sale in Newport Beach, California, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in February. Dubai, United Arab Emirates Regan Faulkner, Ioana Armeanu | Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty, AED 330M View properties in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Newport Beach, California Steve High, Evan Corkett | Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, US$39.9...

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Homes in the News Wilson, Wyoming | Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty Hot property: five ranches in the US – Financial Times From the Hamptons to Hawaii, homes for those with agricultural or equestrian aspirations. Gill Huff Ranch in Wilson, Wyoming, is a newly renovated property featuring original log cabins on 199 acres ideal for trail riding. The estate includes a three-bedroom main house, a two-bedroom guest house, and a spa cabin, all ac...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in March, 2025

March 28, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Homes in the News Wilson, Wyoming | Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty Hot property: five ranches in the US – Financial Times From the Hamptons to Hawaii, homes for those with agricultural or equestrian aspirations. Gill Huff Ranch in Wilson, Wyoming, is a newly renovated property featuring original log cabins on 199 acres ideal for trail riding. The estate includes a three-bedroom main house, a two-bedroom guest house, and a spa cabin, all ac...

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In a city of exciting contrasts, designers get creative with craft and culture, merging styles and solutions, writes Angela Hui Organic materials and lines at M.R. Studio’s 1111 Ones Restaurant & Lounge. Photograph: Steven Ko Every March, the global art fair Art Basel takes over Hong Kong, bringing together collectors, travelers, designers and artists from around the world—and highlighting the city’s unique creative identity. Hong Kong is one of the wor...

Inside Hong Kong’s Unique Design Scene

March 27, 2025 | Melissa Couch

In a city of exciting contrasts, designers get creative with craft and culture, merging styles and solutions, writes Angela Hui Organic materials and lines at M.R. Studio’s 1111 Ones Restaurant & Lounge. Photograph: Steven Ko Every March, the global art fair Art Basel takes over Hong Kong, bringing together collectors, travelers, designers and artists from around the world—and highlighting the city’s unique creative identity. Hong Kong is one of the wor...

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Immortalized in print as “the most iconic mansion in San Francisco,” this regal late-19th-century residence features Georgian glamour, contemporary luxuries, and a wealth of spaces ideal for fabulous fêtes or quiet private moments. In the late 19th century—a time when women could not own property in San Francisco—Philadelphia art collector Sarah Spooner migrated to the West Coast city undaunted, drawn by its numerous charms. She chose a site then outsid...

Inside a Historic Pacific Heights Manor

March 25, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Immortalized in print as “the most iconic mansion in San Francisco,” this regal late-19th-century residence features Georgian glamour, contemporary luxuries, and a wealth of spaces ideal for fabulous fêtes or quiet private moments. In the late 19th century—a time when women could not own property in San Francisco—Philadelphia art collector Sarah Spooner migrated to the West Coast city undaunted, drawn by its numerous charms. She chose a site then outsid...

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Her designs are based on feelings and science, with a mission to foster well-being, says Elizabeth Fazzare Modernist lines and textured furnishings in a Greenwich Village home in New York. Photograph: William Jess Laird Suchi Reddy is a multi-hyphenate in every sense. In the past year, the architect, designer, artist and founder of New York-based studio Reddymade launched her first furniture collection, in collaboration with luxury Indian textile atelie...

How Architect Suchi Reddy Creates Happy Homes

March 24, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Her designs are based on feelings and science, with a mission to foster well-being, says Elizabeth Fazzare Modernist lines and textured furnishings in a Greenwich Village home in New York. Photograph: William Jess Laird Suchi Reddy is a multi-hyphenate in every sense. In the past year, the architect, designer, artist and founder of New York-based studio Reddymade launched her first furniture collection, in collaboration with luxury Indian textile atelie...

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Homes in the News Napa, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – St. Helena Brokerage House of the Week: A Rammed Earth Home in California Wine Country – The Wall Street Journal This Napa Valley home is built using sustainable rammed earth construction. A stunning rammed earth home in Napa Valley, California is now on the market. This eco-friendly property blends seamlessly with its wine country surroundings, offering a unique combination of sustai...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in March, 2025

March 21, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Homes in the News Napa, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – St. Helena Brokerage House of the Week: A Rammed Earth Home in California Wine Country – The Wall Street Journal This Napa Valley home is built using sustainable rammed earth construction. A stunning rammed earth home in Napa Valley, California is now on the market. This eco-friendly property blends seamlessly with its wine country surroundings, offering a unique combination of sustai...

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Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Fun-loving Aries needs the room to dream big—and go bold, writes Jill Krasny Milan, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty Ever wonder why you gravitate to certain types of homes more than others? Your zodiac sign may have something to do with it. Whereas the intuitive Pisces craves an artsy home with a wide-open floor plan, visionary Aquarius prizes light-filled homes that maximize...

What Is A Perfect Home For An Aries?

March 20, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Fun-loving Aries needs the room to dream big—and go bold, writes Jill Krasny Milan, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty Ever wonder why you gravitate to certain types of homes more than others? Your zodiac sign may have something to do with it. Whereas the intuitive Pisces craves an artsy home with a wide-open floor plan, visionary Aquarius prizes light-filled homes that maximize...

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Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the opening of Philippines Sotheby’s International Realty, marking its 18th office in Asia. The company is headquartered in the financial and commercial hub of Makati. Leading Philippines Sotheby’s International Realty is Catherine Ocariz-Florencio, a seasoned real estate professional with over 15 years of industry experience. As the 2019 president of the Philippine Association of Real Estate Boards (PAREB...

Sotheby’s International Realty Expands into the Philippines

March 18, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the opening of Philippines Sotheby’s International Realty, marking its 18th office in Asia. The company is headquartered in the financial and commercial hub of Makati. Leading Philippines Sotheby’s International Realty is Catherine Ocariz-Florencio, a seasoned real estate professional with over 15 years of industry experience. As the 2019 president of the Philippine Association of Real Estate Boards (PAREB...

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With its main residence, guesthouse, outdoor living spaces, infinity-edge pool, two beaches and a dock, private Hay Island near Darien meets all the requirements for a consummate sanctuary. When pondering the notion of a coastal New England estate, several aspects come immediately to mind: timeless architecture—ideally Colonial or Shingle in style or inspiration—plentiful postcard-worthy views, interiors combining charm and a dedication to a classic aes...

Inside Connecticut’s Hay Island

March 18, 2025 | Melissa Couch

With its main residence, guesthouse, outdoor living spaces, infinity-edge pool, two beaches and a dock, private Hay Island near Darien meets all the requirements for a consummate sanctuary. When pondering the notion of a coastal New England estate, several aspects come immediately to mind: timeless architecture—ideally Colonial or Shingle in style or inspiration—plentiful postcard-worthy views, interiors combining charm and a dedication to a classic aes...

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From a court-worn NBA jersey to signed soccer boots, the market for big-event mementoes is reaching new heights, says Jake Uitti Michael Jordan 1998 NBA Playoffs ‘The Last Dance’ Game Worn Jersey (detail) | Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 2. © Photo courtesy of Sotheby’s Sporting artifacts are a booming market. It’s no surprise that collectors and enthusiasts will pay a significant amount for a part of the big moments on the court or playing field: t...

Collecting Focus: Sports Memorabilia

March 17, 2025 | Melissa Couch

From a court-worn NBA jersey to signed soccer boots, the market for big-event mementoes is reaching new heights, says Jake Uitti Michael Jordan 1998 NBA Playoffs ‘The Last Dance’ Game Worn Jersey (detail) | Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 2. © Photo courtesy of Sotheby’s Sporting artifacts are a booming market. It’s no surprise that collectors and enthusiasts will pay a significant amount for a part of the big moments on the court or playing field: t...

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Luxury Homes London, England | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty An Award-Winning Modernist Home Lists in London for $11.6 Million – Robb Report The Little Venice townhouse’s style influences include Frank Sinatra and French architect Charlotte Perriand. An award-winning modernist townhouse in London’s Little Venice, designed by Wells Mackereth, is now listed for $11.6 million. The property features a retractable skylight, a sunken kitchen, ...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in March, 2025

March 14, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Luxury Homes London, England | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty An Award-Winning Modernist Home Lists in London for $11.6 Million – Robb Report The Little Venice townhouse’s style influences include Frank Sinatra and French architect Charlotte Perriand. An award-winning modernist townhouse in London’s Little Venice, designed by Wells Mackereth, is now listed for $11.6 million. The property features a retractable skylight, a sunken kitchen, ...

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Today’s luxury properties can have low environmental impact without sacrificing elevated aesthetics, says Elizabeth Fazzare Lisbon, Portugal | Portugal Sotheby’s International Realty To weather the future’s proverbial storm, it’s clear that construction requires a pivot to climate-resilient design: in short, architecture and landscaping that anticipate the effects of climate change and natural disasters, and are thereby best placed to recover from them....

Designing a Climate-Resilient Home

March 13, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Today’s luxury properties can have low environmental impact without sacrificing elevated aesthetics, says Elizabeth Fazzare Lisbon, Portugal | Portugal Sotheby’s International Realty To weather the future’s proverbial storm, it’s clear that construction requires a pivot to climate-resilient design: in short, architecture and landscaping that anticipate the effects of climate change and natural disasters, and are thereby best placed to recover from them....

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Woven into the colorful tapestry of L.A.’s history, this striking, light-flooded contemporary home in Silver Lake is a versatile oasis of creativity and seclusion designed by one of the city’s significant architects. Secluded on a spacious corner lot in the storied Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, this striking contemporary residence designed by architect Hai C. Tan is woven into the tapestry of the city’s history. Tan established his reputation...

Inside a Midcentury Contemporary Oasis in Los Angeles

March 11, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Woven into the colorful tapestry of L.A.’s history, this striking, light-flooded contemporary home in Silver Lake is a versatile oasis of creativity and seclusion designed by one of the city’s significant architects. Secluded on a spacious corner lot in the storied Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, this striking contemporary residence designed by architect Hai C. Tan is woven into the tapestry of the city’s history. Tan established his reputation...

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Demand for Rust Belt real estate is booming as people look for affordable luxury alongside a stable pace of life and work St Louis, Missouri, one of several Midwestern cities experiencing a housing boom. Photograph: Brittney Butler/Unsplash. The Midwest has seen major booms in its housing markets for several years now. Midwestern cities have consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S. and places such as Cincinnati, Ohio; Milwaukee, Wis...

The Growing Draw Of Midwestern Cities

March 10, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Demand for Rust Belt real estate is booming as people look for affordable luxury alongside a stable pace of life and work St Louis, Missouri, one of several Midwestern cities experiencing a housing boom. Photograph: Brittney Butler/Unsplash. The Midwest has seen major booms in its housing markets for several years now. Midwestern cities have consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S. and places such as Cincinnati, Ohio; Milwaukee, Wis...

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Wilson, Wyoming | Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty The picturesque Wyoming spread includes a main residence, two cabins, and several live water features. A Secluded 200-Acre Ranch Just Outside of Jackson Hole Can Be Yours for $23 Million – Robb Report This is the Most Expensive Home in Texas – New York Post Bing Crosby’s California Home for Sale at $40 Million – Fox Business Go on Permanent Holiday in This Vibrant Marrakech Riad – The Spaces ...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in March, 2025

March 7, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Wilson, Wyoming | Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty The picturesque Wyoming spread includes a main residence, two cabins, and several live water features. A Secluded 200-Acre Ranch Just Outside of Jackson Hole Can Be Yours for $23 Million – Robb Report This is the Most Expensive Home in Texas – New York Post Bing Crosby’s California Home for Sale at $40 Million – Fox Business Go on Permanent Holiday in This Vibrant Marrakech Riad – The Spaces ...

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In a world of high-rise living, women architects have pioneered a bold new era of vertical design and luxury   Chicago, Illinois | Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty Owning a home in a landmark high-rise is about more than the address, the views or the amenities—it’s an opportunity to inhabit an architectural vision. The most sought-after addresses are in towers shaped by unbridled creativity and innovation, where form, materiality, and spatial expe...

Celebrating the Towering Talents of Women Architects

March 6, 2025 | Melissa Couch

In a world of high-rise living, women architects have pioneered a bold new era of vertical design and luxury   Chicago, Illinois | Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty Owning a home in a landmark high-rise is about more than the address, the views or the amenities—it’s an opportunity to inhabit an architectural vision. The most sought-after addresses are in towers shaped by unbridled creativity and innovation, where form, materiality, and spatial expe...

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Designed in 1926 by architect Roy Seldon Price, the Chimorro House is a chic residence replete with Spanish Revival aesthetic elements enveloped by terra-cotta-tiled patios, tranquil courtyards, lush lawn, flourishing gardens, and a glamorous swimming pool. American architect Roy Seldon Price’s name and oeuvre are intricately woven into the historic fabric of Beverly Hills. Price established a reputation for refined Spanish Revival designs—including sev...

Inside a Beverly Hills Landmark

March 4, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Designed in 1926 by architect Roy Seldon Price, the Chimorro House is a chic residence replete with Spanish Revival aesthetic elements enveloped by terra-cotta-tiled patios, tranquil courtyards, lush lawn, flourishing gardens, and a glamorous swimming pool. American architect Roy Seldon Price’s name and oeuvre are intricately woven into the historic fabric of Beverly Hills. Price established a reputation for refined Spanish Revival designs—including sev...

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Hillsborough, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty The ornate circa-1920s home spans roughly 14,000 square feet and features frescoes, fireplaces and hand-carved woodwork. Bing Crosby’s French Chateau-Style California Mansion Lists for $40 Million – The Wall Street Journal Cairo cool: the renaissance of Downtown – Financial Times A Jackson Hole New Build with Panoramic Views of the Tetons – Mansion Global The Glass House in East Hamp...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in February 2025

February 28, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Hillsborough, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty The ornate circa-1920s home spans roughly 14,000 square feet and features frescoes, fireplaces and hand-carved woodwork. Bing Crosby’s French Chateau-Style California Mansion Lists for $40 Million – The Wall Street Journal Cairo cool: the renaissance of Downtown – Financial Times A Jackson Hole New Build with Panoramic Views of the Tetons – Mansion Global The Glass House in East Hamp...

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Oscars season is the cue to upgrade your viewing experience with a bespoke movie theater, writes Claudia Baillie  Evergreen, Colorado | LIV Sotheby’s International Realty With the 97th Academy Awards just days away, it’s an exciting time for movie lovers around the globe. Celebrating cinematic excellence and honoring the best of the best in the film industry, the Oscars are a must-watch spectacle, full of glamor, suspense and iconic moments. They also ...

How To Design the Perfect Home Cinema

February 27, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Oscars season is the cue to upgrade your viewing experience with a bespoke movie theater, writes Claudia Baillie  Evergreen, Colorado | LIV Sotheby’s International Realty With the 97th Academy Awards just days away, it’s an exciting time for movie lovers around the globe. Celebrating cinematic excellence and honoring the best of the best in the film industry, the Oscars are a must-watch spectacle, full of glamor, suspense and iconic moments. They also ...

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Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Intuitive Pisces needs a home that flows—and lets in the light, writes Jill Krasny Brittany, France | Bretagne Sud Sotheby’s International Realty Every sign of the zodiac has its own character, which can influence the type of home they gravitate toward. Hardworking Capricorns prize a well-crafted home with smart details, while free-spirited Sagittarians thrive in wide-open spaces that fee...

What Is a Perfect Home for a Pisces?

February 26, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Intuitive Pisces needs a home that flows—and lets in the light, writes Jill Krasny Brittany, France | Bretagne Sud Sotheby’s International Realty Every sign of the zodiac has its own character, which can influence the type of home they gravitate toward. Hardworking Capricorns prize a well-crafted home with smart details, while free-spirited Sagittarians thrive in wide-open spaces that fee...

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This chic renovated townhouse combines quintessential mid-19th-century Anglo-Italianate architecture with a full complement of contemporary finishes, fixtures, and flourishes—as well as an idyllic garden and a rooftop terrace. Tucked between Broadway and the Hudson River, Greenwich Village has long lured artists, writers, intellectuals, and free thinkers of all sorts with its enchanting tree-lined streets; diverting shops, restaurants, and coffee houses...

Inside a Sophisticated Greenwich Village Townhome

February 25, 2025 | Melissa Couch

This chic renovated townhouse combines quintessential mid-19th-century Anglo-Italianate architecture with a full complement of contemporary finishes, fixtures, and flourishes—as well as an idyllic garden and a rooftop terrace. Tucked between Broadway and the Hudson River, Greenwich Village has long lured artists, writers, intellectuals, and free thinkers of all sorts with its enchanting tree-lined streets; diverting shops, restaurants, and coffee houses...

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Find your own slice of heaven in this long-established hideaway for the rich and famous, writes Ellie Howard UNESCO world heritage meets lush greenery at Sintra’s Quinta da Regaleira. Photograph: Fundação Cultursintra FP Although he only stayed for three days, Lord Byron was so taken by the “glorious Eden” of Sintra, Portugal, that he wrote his poem “Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage” at the town’s Lawrence Hotel. Since his 1809 visit, much of the surroundin...

Spotlight on Sintra: The Portuguese Paradise

February 24, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Find your own slice of heaven in this long-established hideaway for the rich and famous, writes Ellie Howard UNESCO world heritage meets lush greenery at Sintra’s Quinta da Regaleira. Photograph: Fundação Cultursintra FP Although he only stayed for three days, Lord Byron was so taken by the “glorious Eden” of Sintra, Portugal, that he wrote his poem “Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage” at the town’s Lawrence Hotel. Since his 1809 visit, much of the surroundin...

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From a €$21M sale in Saint-Tropez, France, to a US$17.225M sale in Cambria, California, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in January. Spring Lake, New Jersey Elizabeth Hewson Judge, Michael Skea | Ward Wight International Realty, US$25M View properties in Spring Lake New Jersey Saint-Tropez, France Frédéric Barth |Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty,€21M View properties in Saint-Tropez, France Ca...

Significant Sales: January 2025 Highlights

February 23, 2025 | Melissa Couch

From a €$21M sale in Saint-Tropez, France, to a US$17.225M sale in Cambria, California, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in January. Spring Lake, New Jersey Elizabeth Hewson Judge, Michael Skea | Ward Wight International Realty, US$25M View properties in Spring Lake New Jersey Saint-Tropez, France Frédéric Barth |Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty,€21M View properties in Saint-Tropez, France Ca...

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Beverly Hills, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage The Spanish Revival-style home may have served as a speakeasy during Prohibition. Rumor Has It This $21.995M Beverly Hills Mansion Was a Prohibition-Era Speakeasy – The Wall Street Journal Miami’s Merrick Park District Sees Fresh New Development – New York Post Hayden Panettiere’s Childhood Home for Sale – USA Today Spa Homes with Fabulous Bathrooms – The Week Private P...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in February, 2025

February 21, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Beverly Hills, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage The Spanish Revival-style home may have served as a speakeasy during Prohibition. Rumor Has It This $21.995M Beverly Hills Mansion Was a Prohibition-Era Speakeasy – The Wall Street Journal Miami’s Merrick Park District Sees Fresh New Development – New York Post Hayden Panettiere’s Childhood Home for Sale – USA Today Spa Homes with Fabulous Bathrooms – The Week Private P...

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Constructed in the 1980s, this Beverly Hills manor has been rejuvenated by celebrated designer Michael S. Smith to blend refined European style with luxurious American modernism Stately magnolias, august privacy hedges, manicured greenery, and an ornate iron gate create an appropriately distinguished milieu for this elegant traditional-style home in the heart of Beverly Hills, long renowned as one of the world’s most exclusive, sophisticated locales. Or...

Inside an Elegant European-Inspired Estate in Beverly Hills

February 18, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Constructed in the 1980s, this Beverly Hills manor has been rejuvenated by celebrated designer Michael S. Smith to blend refined European style with luxurious American modernism Stately magnolias, august privacy hedges, manicured greenery, and an ornate iron gate create an appropriately distinguished milieu for this elegant traditional-style home in the heart of Beverly Hills, long renowned as one of the world’s most exclusive, sophisticated locales. Or...

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At ModaMiami, RM Sotheby’s will showcase an eclectic mix of motoring masterpieces and the shared experience that fuels car collectors worldwide, writes Thor Svaboe ModaMiami returns to the Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Miami. Photograph: RM Sotheby’s While motoring is on the road to a more sustainable future, nothing can detract from the petrol-infused joy of a classic car. The rise of digital platforms has democratised access to rare and collectible au...

Collecting Focus: Classic Cars

February 17, 2025 | Melissa Couch

At ModaMiami, RM Sotheby’s will showcase an eclectic mix of motoring masterpieces and the shared experience that fuels car collectors worldwide, writes Thor Svaboe ModaMiami returns to the Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Miami. Photograph: RM Sotheby’s While motoring is on the road to a more sustainable future, nothing can detract from the petrol-infused joy of a classic car. The rise of digital platforms has democratised access to rare and collectible au...

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Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that Realty Center of Chattanooga in Tennessee has joined the network and its two offices will now operate as Horizon Sotheby’s International Realty. This addition signifies the brand’s continued growth in Tennessee with six offices in the state. Horizon Sotheby’s International Realty, headquartered in Chattanooga, will serve communities spanning from Athens, Tennessee, to Dalton, Georgia, and across the Blu...

Sotheby’s International Realty Expands in Tennessee

February 15, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that Realty Center of Chattanooga in Tennessee has joined the network and its two offices will now operate as Horizon Sotheby’s International Realty. This addition signifies the brand’s continued growth in Tennessee with six offices in the state. Horizon Sotheby’s International Realty, headquartered in Chattanooga, will serve communities spanning from Athens, Tennessee, to Dalton, Georgia, and across the Blu...

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New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage Built in 1860, the six-story residence has undergone renovations by Studio SC to feature a host of luxe amenities. This $35M Townhouse in N.Y.C.’s Greenwich Village Has a Private Rooftop Terrace – Robb Report 22-Acre Estate, One of the Largest in Palm Beach County, Lists for Sale – Mansion Global A Revamped, Shingle-Style Sagaponack Home Dating Back to 1775 Looks for $12M...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in February, 2025

February 14, 2025 | Melissa Couch

New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage Built in 1860, the six-story residence has undergone renovations by Studio SC to feature a host of luxe amenities. This $35M Townhouse in N.Y.C.’s Greenwich Village Has a Private Rooftop Terrace – Robb Report 22-Acre Estate, One of the Largest in Palm Beach County, Lists for Sale – Mansion Global A Revamped, Shingle-Style Sagaponack Home Dating Back to 1775 Looks for $12M...

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Venice’s historic palazzi, with their grand facades and opulent interiors, are being reimagined for modern living, writes Mandi Keighran. Venice, Italy | Venice Sotheby’s International Realty Each year, as masked revelers fill the “calli” (streets) of Venice for the famed Carnevale, the city’s “palazzi’ (palaces) take center stage, their gilded halls and towering windows glowing with centuries-old splendor. These historic residences, once home to Veneti...

Inside Venice’s Magical Palaces

February 13, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Venice’s historic palazzi, with their grand facades and opulent interiors, are being reimagined for modern living, writes Mandi Keighran. Venice, Italy | Venice Sotheby’s International Realty Each year, as masked revelers fill the “calli” (streets) of Venice for the famed Carnevale, the city’s “palazzi’ (palaces) take center stage, their gilded halls and towering windows glowing with centuries-old splendor. These historic residences, once home to Veneti...

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Tucked amid farmland greenery in the sought-after Hamptons village of Sagaponack, this fresidence exemplifies New England charm while easily accommodating a modern lifestyle. Among the delightful villages and towns strewn along on Long Island, Sagaponack is an esteemed burg whose history stretches back to the 17th century, when it was established as an area of charming homes and essential potato farms. A short distance from an idyllic Atlantic Ocean bea...

Inside a Picturesque Sagaponack Sanctuary

February 11, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Tucked amid farmland greenery in the sought-after Hamptons village of Sagaponack, this fresidence exemplifies New England charm while easily accommodating a modern lifestyle. Among the delightful villages and towns strewn along on Long Island, Sagaponack is an esteemed burg whose history stretches back to the 17th century, when it was established as an area of charming homes and essential potato farms. A short distance from an idyllic Atlantic Ocean bea...

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The biggest names in luxury are expanding into residential developments. What’s on offer is a curated, wraparound lifestyle Fendi Private Residences, Crans, Switzerland |  Steiger & Cie Sotheby’s International Realty Today’s branded residences are havens that entice both brand loyalists and clients seeking a like-minded community. A branded residential property has subtle details that impart authenticity to every facet of living there. It might be in th...

From Fendi to Bulgari: Living in a Luxury Branded Home

February 10, 2025 | Melissa Couch

The biggest names in luxury are expanding into residential developments. What’s on offer is a curated, wraparound lifestyle Fendi Private Residences, Crans, Switzerland |  Steiger & Cie Sotheby’s International Realty Today’s branded residences are havens that entice both brand loyalists and clients seeking a like-minded community. A branded residential property has subtle details that impart authenticity to every facet of living there. It might be in th...

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Lafayette, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty Custom built for a corporate CEO, the manicured property in Lafayette has a putting green and a golf simulator. This $25 Million Bay Area Estate Sprawls Over 10 Secluded Acres Outside of San Francisco – Robb Report Historic 1780 Stone-Clad Farmhouse on 10 Acres Pending Sale in Doylestown, Pennsylvania – Pricey Pads Chill Out in a Chic Chalet on the Market for $18 Million in Utah – Cowboy...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in February 2025

February 7, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Lafayette, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty Custom built for a corporate CEO, the manicured property in Lafayette has a putting green and a golf simulator. This $25 Million Bay Area Estate Sprawls Over 10 Secluded Acres Outside of San Francisco – Robb Report Historic 1780 Stone-Clad Farmhouse on 10 Acres Pending Sale in Doylestown, Pennsylvania – Pricey Pads Chill Out in a Chic Chalet on the Market for $18 Million in Utah – Cowboy...

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A recent resurgence in everything from backgammon to chess is making its mark in home interiors, writes Kate Youde A games room designed by Katherine Pooley at Château de la Croix des Gardes in Cannes. Photograph: Nico Wills Whether it is chess or cards, Monopoly or mahjong, chances are you have a favorite game. And maybe even a dedicated place within your home to play it. Interior designers have noticed an uptick in requests from clients for games room...

Designing Games Rooms for a New Era

February 6, 2025 | Melissa Couch

A recent resurgence in everything from backgammon to chess is making its mark in home interiors, writes Kate Youde A games room designed by Katherine Pooley at Château de la Croix des Gardes in Cannes. Photograph: Nico Wills Whether it is chess or cards, Monopoly or mahjong, chances are you have a favorite game. And maybe even a dedicated place within your home to play it. Interior designers have noticed an uptick in requests from clients for games room...

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Stonehaven is nestled amid 18.43 acres of greenery and woodland in the coveted, celebrated Conyers Farm community. Dating to the early years of the 20th century, Greenwich’s 1,480-acre Conyers Farm is an essential element of what is now known as one of the most exclusive, esteemed communities in the U.S. After some 20 farms were consolidated in 1904, it became a flourishing farm with a thriving apple orchard, a lake, multiple greenhouses, and land and b...

Inside Greenwich’s Stonehaven

February 4, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Stonehaven is nestled amid 18.43 acres of greenery and woodland in the coveted, celebrated Conyers Farm community. Dating to the early years of the 20th century, Greenwich’s 1,480-acre Conyers Farm is an essential element of what is now known as one of the most exclusive, esteemed communities in the U.S. After some 20 farms were consolidated in 1904, it became a flourishing farm with a thriving apple orchard, a lake, multiple greenhouses, and land and b...

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Carefree, Arizona | Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty The solar-powered Carefree estate provides epic Black Mountain views via an open-air layout. An Eco-Friendly Arizona Home Set on 22 Desert Acres Hits the Market for $15 Million – Robb Report New Yorkers Have Gotten Philly Fever: Here’s Where They Should Look to Buy a Home – Mansion Global Five Old Towns That Bridge Modern Living with the Past – Mansion Global $800,000 Homes in Los Angeles, Lon...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Final Week in January, 2025

January 31, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Carefree, Arizona | Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty The solar-powered Carefree estate provides epic Black Mountain views via an open-air layout. An Eco-Friendly Arizona Home Set on 22 Desert Acres Hits the Market for $15 Million – Robb Report New Yorkers Have Gotten Philly Fever: Here’s Where They Should Look to Buy a Home – Mansion Global Five Old Towns That Bridge Modern Living with the Past – Mansion Global $800,000 Homes in Los Angeles, Lon...

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The rich heritage and natural splendor of the Northern African country have long captivated artists from around the world, writes Mandi Keighran Marrakech, Morocco | Morocco Sotheby’s International Realty Morocco is a land of breathtaking landscapes, vibrant colors and timeless architectural splendor that has inspired creatives throughout history, from fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and painter Jackson Pollock, to pioneering Moroccan modernist ar...

Spotlight on Morocco: The Creative Desert Oasis

January 30, 2025 | Melissa Couch

The rich heritage and natural splendor of the Northern African country have long captivated artists from around the world, writes Mandi Keighran Marrakech, Morocco | Morocco Sotheby’s International Realty Morocco is a land of breathtaking landscapes, vibrant colors and timeless architectural splendor that has inspired creatives throughout history, from fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and painter Jackson Pollock, to pioneering Moroccan modernist ar...

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High above one of the most prestigious addresses in Manhattan, this triplex penthouse virtually brims with elegant classicism and contemporary comfort and convenience. Long recognized as one of the most prestigious addresses in Manhattan, Park Avenue has symbolized luxury and refinement for at least a century. During the 1920s, construction of residences along the avenue from Grand Central Station to 96th Street began, and today this span of the city is...

Inside a Palatial Park Avenue Penthouse

January 28, 2025 | Melissa Couch

High above one of the most prestigious addresses in Manhattan, this triplex penthouse virtually brims with elegant classicism and contemporary comfort and convenience. Long recognized as one of the most prestigious addresses in Manhattan, Park Avenue has symbolized luxury and refinement for at least a century. During the 1920s, construction of residences along the avenue from Grand Central Station to 96th Street began, and today this span of the city is...

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These countries are seeing major shifts in luxury property as millionaires and billionaires choose to relocate The Armani Beach Residences at the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Credit: Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty Millionaires are on the move. The great wealth migration, which paused briefly during the pandemic, hit record levels in 2024 as an estimated 128,000 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) migrated to new countries, according to the 2024 Henley Pri...

Where the World’s Wealthiest Want to Live in 2025

January 27, 2025 | Melissa Couch

These countries are seeing major shifts in luxury property as millionaires and billionaires choose to relocate The Armani Beach Residences at the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Credit: Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty Millionaires are on the move. The great wealth migration, which paused briefly during the pandemic, hit record levels in 2024 as an estimated 128,000 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) migrated to new countries, according to the 2024 Henley Pri...

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Beaver Creek, Colorado | LIV Sotheby’s International Realty The property is the largest single-family home in the ski resort area of Vail and Beaver Creek, with 20,200 square feet of space, nine bedrooms and 13 bathrooms. Modern Mansion in Beaver Creek Hits the Market for $25 Million – Bloomberg Hayden Panettiere’s Childhood Home in Snedens Landing, New York – Robb Report St. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in January 2025 at ...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in January 2025

January 24, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Beaver Creek, Colorado | LIV Sotheby’s International Realty The property is the largest single-family home in the ski resort area of Vail and Beaver Creek, with 20,200 square feet of space, nine bedrooms and 13 bathrooms. Modern Mansion in Beaver Creek Hits the Market for $25 Million – Bloomberg Hayden Panettiere’s Childhood Home in Snedens Landing, New York – Robb Report St. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in January 2025 at ...

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Having a space for books is the ultimate stamp of personality that enriches your living environment, writes Riya Patel A relaxing library retreat in a London home designed by Pirajean Lees. Photo: Michael Sinclair No matter how many bookshelves a home may have, there’s something special about a dedicated library. Who hasn’t dreamt of curating their own shelves, dusting off old favorites and getting lost for countless hours between the pages? Continue re...

The Rise of Home Libraries in a Screen-Saturated Era

January 23, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Having a space for books is the ultimate stamp of personality that enriches your living environment, writes Riya Patel A relaxing library retreat in a London home designed by Pirajean Lees. Photo: Michael Sinclair No matter how many bookshelves a home may have, there’s something special about a dedicated library. Who hasn’t dreamt of curating their own shelves, dusting off old favorites and getting lost for countless hours between the pages? Continue re...

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Today, Sotheby’s International Realty released its 2025 Luxury Outlook℠ report, which delves into emerging trends and key developments set to shape the global luxury real estate landscape in the coming year. The report highlights significant factors including how a US$84 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer may affect the real estate market, where 135,000 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) are projected to relocate, and the profound impact of “Be...

Introducing the 2025 Luxury Outlook Report

January 23, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Today, Sotheby’s International Realty released its 2025 Luxury Outlook℠ report, which delves into emerging trends and key developments set to shape the global luxury real estate landscape in the coming year. The report highlights significant factors including how a US$84 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer may affect the real estate market, where 135,000 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) are projected to relocate, and the profound impact of “Be...

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Minutes from the beach and the Intracoastal Waterway, this meticulously renovated midcentury villa honors its history and locale while offering a novel, chic approach to the elegance and luxury of Palm Beach. Taking inspiration from Mediterranean and Spanish-influenced California architecture while holding true to the inspiration and singular style of Palm Beach, this enchanting midcentury home — meticulously maintained and renovated—exemplifies a novel...

Inside a Chic Mediterranean-Inspired Oasis in Palm Beach

January 21, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Minutes from the beach and the Intracoastal Waterway, this meticulously renovated midcentury villa honors its history and locale while offering a novel, chic approach to the elegance and luxury of Palm Beach. Taking inspiration from Mediterranean and Spanish-influenced California architecture while holding true to the inspiration and singular style of Palm Beach, this enchanting midcentury home — meticulously maintained and renovated—exemplifies a novel...

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U.S. folk art and furniture bring history, craft and comfort to the home interior. A Sotheby’s auction highlights rare finds, writes Melissa Feldman Celebrated designer Ken Fulk guest-curates the pre-sale installation of “Visions of America” at Sotheby’s New York. Photo: Pascal Perich, courtesy of Sotheby’s After introducing the inaugural “Visions of America” sale and event series in 2024, dedicated to American artistry and craftsmanship, Sotheby’s ret...

Collecting Focus: Americana

January 20, 2025 | Melissa Couch

U.S. folk art and furniture bring history, craft and comfort to the home interior. A Sotheby’s auction highlights rare finds, writes Melissa Feldman Celebrated designer Ken Fulk guest-curates the pre-sale installation of “Visions of America” at Sotheby’s New York. Photo: Pascal Perich, courtesy of Sotheby’s After introducing the inaugural “Visions of America” sale and event series in 2024, dedicated to American artistry and craftsmanship, Sotheby’s ret...

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Carmel Valley, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Carmel Valley Brokerage Listed for the first time, the 1971 gem has a monolithic fireplace, stained glass windows, and a steeply pitched roofline. Dramatic Angles Define This $5M Marcel Sedletzky Home Near Carmel – Dwell The Lead With Jake Tapper – Robin Walpert – Navigating Housing Crisis Amid Wildfire Disaster – CNN San Francisco’s Millennium Tower Tallies Biggest Downtown Condo Resale in Ye...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in January, 2025

January 17, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Carmel Valley, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Carmel Valley Brokerage Listed for the first time, the 1971 gem has a monolithic fireplace, stained glass windows, and a steeply pitched roofline. Dramatic Angles Define This $5M Marcel Sedletzky Home Near Carmel – Dwell The Lead With Jake Tapper – Robin Walpert – Navigating Housing Crisis Amid Wildfire Disaster – CNN San Francisco’s Millennium Tower Tallies Biggest Downtown Condo Resale in Ye...

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Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Visionary Aquarians need a room with a view—and a dose of eclecticism, writes Jill Krasny Elounda, Crete | Greece Sotheby’s International Realty Every sign of the zodiac is said to have its own character. So what kind of homes match up with people based on astrology? Wise Capricorn’s eye for detail serves them well when house hunting, and Sagittarians prize spaces that feel expansive and ...

What Is a Perfect Home for an Aquarius?

January 16, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Visionary Aquarians need a room with a view—and a dose of eclecticism, writes Jill Krasny Elounda, Crete | Greece Sotheby’s International Realty Every sign of the zodiac is said to have its own character. So what kind of homes match up with people based on astrology? Wise Capricorn’s eye for detail serves them well when house hunting, and Sagittarians prize spaces that feel expansive and ...

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Spanning more than 16,000 square feet of refined space, this magnificent Memorial-area manor accommodates relaxed day-to-day moments and festive fêtes with equal ease. For Houstonians and those familiar with this cosmopolitan city—America’s fourth-largest metropolis—the mere mention of the Memorial neighborhood brings to mind quiet lanes lined with leafy trees, spacious estates with manicured lawns, and some of the city’s most coveted homes. On one of t...

Inside an Inviting Light-Filled Houston Estate

January 14, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Spanning more than 16,000 square feet of refined space, this magnificent Memorial-area manor accommodates relaxed day-to-day moments and festive fêtes with equal ease. For Houstonians and those familiar with this cosmopolitan city—America’s fourth-largest metropolis—the mere mention of the Memorial neighborhood brings to mind quiet lanes lined with leafy trees, spacious estates with manicured lawns, and some of the city’s most coveted homes. On one of t...

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We are deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the recent fires in Los Angeles. As professionals dedicated to housing, we understand that a home is far more than four walls; it is a sanctuary, a place of comfort, and a foundation for building memories. Our hearts go out to all those affected, and we are committed to supporting you during this challenging time. Below is a list of resources to help you navigate through this difficult period and begin...

Los Angeles Fire Resources

January 13, 2025 | Melissa Couch

We are deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the recent fires in Los Angeles. As professionals dedicated to housing, we understand that a home is far more than four walls; it is a sanctuary, a place of comfort, and a foundation for building memories. Our hearts go out to all those affected, and we are committed to supporting you during this challenging time. Below is a list of resources to help you navigate through this difficult period and begin...

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From industrial port to livable cultural center, the Canadian city’s lakeside neighborhood has seen a stunning transformation—and the changes keep coming The Harbourfront in Toronto. Photo: Scott Webb via Unsplash A hundred years ago, Toronto’s Harbourfront was a bustling and dirty port full of noise and industrial activity. Ships hauling cargo frequented a landscape of huge wooden wharves and smokestack chimneys overlooking Lake Ontario. Although Toron...

Inside the Rise of Toronto’s Harbourfront

January 13, 2025 | Melissa Couch

From industrial port to livable cultural center, the Canadian city’s lakeside neighborhood has seen a stunning transformation—and the changes keep coming The Harbourfront in Toronto. Photo: Scott Webb via Unsplash A hundred years ago, Toronto’s Harbourfront was a bustling and dirty port full of noise and industrial activity. Ships hauling cargo frequented a landscape of huge wooden wharves and smokestack chimneys overlooking Lake Ontario. Although Toron...

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The perfect winter escape blends spectacular nature with luxurious comfort, writes Jessica Klingelfuss Mountain Village, Colorado | LIV Sotheby’s International Realty There’s an otherworldly magic in the grandeur of the mountains as they greet you each morning, with the first rays of sunlight casting a golden glow over snow-dusted peaks. After a day spent carving through fresh powder, cheeks still flushed from the cold, there’s nothing quite like sinkin...

Chalet Chic: Dream Homes for Ski Getaways

January 9, 2025 | Melissa Couch

The perfect winter escape blends spectacular nature with luxurious comfort, writes Jessica Klingelfuss Mountain Village, Colorado | LIV Sotheby’s International Realty There’s an otherworldly magic in the grandeur of the mountains as they greet you each morning, with the first rays of sunlight casting a golden glow over snow-dusted peaks. After a day spent carving through fresh powder, cheeks still flushed from the cold, there’s nothing quite like sinkin...

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This tranquil residence set amid the rocky contours in the hills above the Napa Valley is a chic, serene retreat focused on its enviable setting and a life lived indoors and out. High in the eastern hills above the Napa Valley, a dramatic band of igneous rock—known locally as the Palisades—forms a wall along the crests above the town of Calistoga. This subtly sophisticated hideaway—designed by Bay Area architect Michael Baushke and built by the renowned...

Inside a Serene Wine Country Retreat

January 7, 2025 | Melissa Couch

This tranquil residence set amid the rocky contours in the hills above the Napa Valley is a chic, serene retreat focused on its enviable setting and a life lived indoors and out. High in the eastern hills above the Napa Valley, a dramatic band of igneous rock—known locally as the Palisades—forms a wall along the crests above the town of Calistoga. This subtly sophisticated hideaway—designed by Bay Area architect Michael Baushke and built by the renowned...

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From a US$74.25M sale in Palm Beach Florida, to a £15.5M sale in London, England, here are ten of the top sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in 2023. Palm Beach, Florida Todd Peter, Frances Peter | Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage, US$74.25M View Properties in Palm Beach, Florida Dubai, United Arab Emirates Erick Knaider| Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty, AED240.5M View properties in Dubai, U...

Significant Sales: 2024 Highlights

January 6, 2025 | Melissa Couch

From a US$74.25M sale in Palm Beach Florida, to a £15.5M sale in London, England, here are ten of the top sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in 2023. Palm Beach, Florida Todd Peter, Frances Peter | Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage, US$74.25M View Properties in Palm Beach, Florida Dubai, United Arab Emirates Erick Knaider| Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty, AED240.5M View properties in Dubai, U...

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Beverly Hills, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage Brian Goldner’s traditional-style residence in the Flats neighborhood features elegant interiors crafted by noted White House designer Michael S. Smith. The Beverly Hills Home of the Late CEO of Hasbro Lists for $27 Million – Robb Report One of Houston’s Most Expensive Homes Lists for the First Time for $20 Million – Mansion Global After 15 Years, Massive California E...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in January, 2025

January 3, 2025 | Melissa Couch

Beverly Hills, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage Brian Goldner’s traditional-style residence in the Flats neighborhood features elegant interiors crafted by noted White House designer Michael S. Smith. The Beverly Hills Home of the Late CEO of Hasbro Lists for $27 Million – Robb Report One of Houston’s Most Expensive Homes Lists for the First Time for $20 Million – Mansion Global After 15 Years, Massive California E...

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From Thailand to Portugal, these are the locations to head to this new year, writes Francesca Perry Sintra, Portugal | Portugal Sotheby’s International Realty One of the best things about starting a new year is making plans. Not the resolutions to change bad habits, no—but the plans for holidays, travel, cultural events, new experiences and what to look forward to. 2025 has some special things in store, and whether it’s a new museum opening or a TV show...

Where To Be In 2025

January 2, 2025 | Melissa Couch

From Thailand to Portugal, these are the locations to head to this new year, writes Francesca Perry Sintra, Portugal | Portugal Sotheby’s International Realty One of the best things about starting a new year is making plans. Not the resolutions to change bad habits, no—but the plans for holidays, travel, cultural events, new experiences and what to look forward to. 2025 has some special things in store, and whether it’s a new museum opening or a TV show...

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From a US$15.85M sale in Elk, North Carolina, to a US$26.125M sale in Palisades, New York, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network in November. Palisades, New York Richard Ellis | Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty, US$26.125M View properties in Palisades, New York Beverly Hills, California Lori Berris| Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage, US$18.995M View properties in Beverly Hills, C...

Significant Sales: November 2024 Highlights

December 30, 2024 | Melissa Couch

From a US$15.85M sale in Elk, North Carolina, to a US$26.125M sale in Palisades, New York, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network in November. Palisades, New York Richard Ellis | Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty, US$26.125M View properties in Palisades, New York Beverly Hills, California Lori Berris| Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage, US$18.995M View properties in Beverly Hills, C...

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Ranging from historic Gilded Age mansions to lavish modern estates, here are the top headlines of 2024. The Family Home of the Real-Life Mona Lisa Is on the Market for $19M – Dwell Built in 1300, the historic estate near Florence once belonged to Francesco del Giocondo, husband of the famed noblewoman depicted in Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece. Florence, Italy | Italy Shore Sotheby’s International Realty Emma Stone’s Los Angeles Home Finds a Buyer in L...

The Most Viral Headlines of 2024

December 27, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Ranging from historic Gilded Age mansions to lavish modern estates, here are the top headlines of 2024. The Family Home of the Real-Life Mona Lisa Is on the Market for $19M – Dwell Built in 1300, the historic estate near Florence once belonged to Francesco del Giocondo, husband of the famed noblewoman depicted in Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece. Florence, Italy | Italy Shore Sotheby’s International Realty Emma Stone’s Los Angeles Home Finds a Buyer in L...

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Calm, uncluttered homes that nourish the mind, body and soul provide a zen-like refuge from a constantly busy world, writes Riya Patel Nicasio, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty The type of minimalist living and design associated with Japan, thought to be influenced by Zen Buddhism, is one that the world keeps returning to with fascination. In the early 2000s, the influential work of Japanese product and furniture designer Naoto Fu...

The Timeless Appeal of Japanese Minimalism

December 26, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Calm, uncluttered homes that nourish the mind, body and soul provide a zen-like refuge from a constantly busy world, writes Riya Patel Nicasio, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty The type of minimalist living and design associated with Japan, thought to be influenced by Zen Buddhism, is one that the world keeps returning to with fascination. In the early 2000s, the influential work of Japanese product and furniture designer Naoto Fu...

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 New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage The Midtown property boasts seven wood-burning fireplaces, picturesque French doors, and a quaint bi-level garden. Bob Dylan’s Former Manhattan Townhouse Hits the Market for $7.25 Million – Galerie ‘King of Diamonds’ Harry Winston’s Former Upper East Side Apartment Sells for $24.5M – Mansion Global This $23.3M Contemporary L.A. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headli...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in December, 2024

December 20, 2024 | Melissa Couch

 New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage The Midtown property boasts seven wood-burning fireplaces, picturesque French doors, and a quaint bi-level garden. Bob Dylan’s Former Manhattan Townhouse Hits the Market for $7.25 Million – Galerie ‘King of Diamonds’ Harry Winston’s Former Upper East Side Apartment Sells for $24.5M – Mansion Global This $23.3M Contemporary L.A. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headli...

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Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Hardworking Capricorns need a well-crafted home with smart details, writes Jill Krasny London, England | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty Scorpios may crave a home that feels like a luxurious private retreat, while free-spirited Sagittarians thrive in open spaces that truly reflect who they are. The wise Capricorn is a different beast altogether, so as its zodiac season gets ...

What Is A Perfect Home for A Capricorn?

December 19, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Hardworking Capricorns need a well-crafted home with smart details, writes Jill Krasny London, England | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty Scorpios may crave a home that feels like a luxurious private retreat, while free-spirited Sagittarians thrive in open spaces that truly reflect who they are. The wise Capricorn is a different beast altogether, so as its zodiac season gets ...

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One of 20 residences comprising an enviable enclave with a communal garden, this hideaway—once the home of Mary Tyler Moore, Franco Zeffirelli, and Bob Dylan—combines period detailing with contemporary conveniences. Until the late 1800s, the East River flowed along the coast of Manhattan into a crescent-shaped cove known as Turtle Bay. While the inlet has long since been transformed, the neighborhood that grew up around it retains its name, serving as a...

Inside a Manhattan Townhouse with a Longstanding Cultural Legacy

December 17, 2024 | Melissa Couch

One of 20 residences comprising an enviable enclave with a communal garden, this hideaway—once the home of Mary Tyler Moore, Franco Zeffirelli, and Bob Dylan—combines period detailing with contemporary conveniences. Until the late 1800s, the East River flowed along the coast of Manhattan into a crescent-shaped cove known as Turtle Bay. While the inlet has long since been transformed, the neighborhood that grew up around it retains its name, serving as a...

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Three female lighting designers blend artistic inspiration and material exploration to illuminate your home, writes Riya Patel Dubai-based designer Caroline Coirault-Jonqueres crafting her lamp bases When it came to finding exciting lighting for her own home, the only options for Rowena Morgan-Cox were established design icons or trying her luck with vintage finds. The struggle to source something unique led the British creative to set up Palefire Studi...

Meet the Designers Perfecting the Art of Lighting

December 16, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Three female lighting designers blend artistic inspiration and material exploration to illuminate your home, writes Riya Patel Dubai-based designer Caroline Coirault-Jonqueres crafting her lamp bases When it came to finding exciting lighting for her own home, the only options for Rowena Morgan-Cox were established design icons or trying her luck with vintage finds. The struggle to source something unique led the British creative to set up Palefire Studi...

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 New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty East Side Manhatttan Brokerage This historic brownstone was once owned by the legendary musician, artist, and poet Bob Dylan. You’ll Be in Good Company if You Buy This Midtown Manhattan Townhouse – The Spaces Inside a $4.4M Midcentury Compound in the Mountains Above Malibu – Robb Report Inside A $25M Penthouse In The Sohmer Piano Building, Manhattan – Country & Townhouse This Old Sonoma Schoolhouse Gr...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in December, 2024

December 13, 2024 | Melissa Couch

 New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty East Side Manhatttan Brokerage This historic brownstone was once owned by the legendary musician, artist, and poet Bob Dylan. You’ll Be in Good Company if You Buy This Midtown Manhattan Townhouse – The Spaces Inside a $4.4M Midcentury Compound in the Mountains Above Malibu – Robb Report Inside A $25M Penthouse In The Sohmer Piano Building, Manhattan – Country & Townhouse This Old Sonoma Schoolhouse Gr...

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From sustainable architecture to community connections, home trends for 2025 are all about spaces that nurture wellbeing, writes Mandi Keighran Berkeley, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty With the new year arriving, interior design and architecture trends look set to emphasize intentional living, driven by an ongoing cultural shift towards wellness, sustainability and meaningful connection with both community and nature. Beyond s...

The Trends That Will Define 2025

December 12, 2024 | Melissa Couch

From sustainable architecture to community connections, home trends for 2025 are all about spaces that nurture wellbeing, writes Mandi Keighran Berkeley, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty With the new year arriving, interior design and architecture trends look set to emphasize intentional living, driven by an ongoing cultural shift towards wellness, sustainability and meaningful connection with both community and nature. Beyond s...

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How the nearby presence of cultural institutions can affect luxury real estate markets Dallas, Texas | Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty American urban planner and theorist Kevin Lynch observed in 1960 that the city should be “made by art, shaped for human purposes.” This credo has taken on different forms in the years since, but a perennial truth is that substantial cultural investment is an essential element of urban life around the globe....

The Benefits of Living in a Creative City

December 9, 2024 | Melissa Couch

How the nearby presence of cultural institutions can affect luxury real estate markets Dallas, Texas | Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty American urban planner and theorist Kevin Lynch observed in 1960 that the city should be “made by art, shaped for human purposes.” This credo has taken on different forms in the years since, but a perennial truth is that substantial cultural investment is an essential element of urban life around the globe....

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Explore the exceptional properties showcased in our exclusive lounge at Art Basel Miami Beach this weekend. Each one serves as a gateway to an extraordinary way of living – as unique as the art on display at the show San Francisco, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage Duxbury, Massachusetts | South Shore Sotheby’s International Realty Palm Coast, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Bal Barbour, Florida | ONE Sot...

All the Homes Featured in Our Art Basel Miami Beach Collectors Lounge

December 6, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Explore the exceptional properties showcased in our exclusive lounge at Art Basel Miami Beach this weekend. Each one serves as a gateway to an extraordinary way of living – as unique as the art on display at the show San Francisco, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage Duxbury, Massachusetts | South Shore Sotheby’s International Realty Palm Coast, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Bal Barbour, Florida | ONE Sot...

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 Kent, Connecticut | William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty Set on 41 private acres, the sculptural home revolves around a massive double-height living room. 1980s Home by Charles Gwathmey in Kent, Connecticut, Hits the Market – Dwell Designer Sara Story Just Sold Her Revamped Gilded Age Beauty on the Hudson River for a Record Price – Cottages & Gardens $825,000 Homes in California – The New York Times Inviting Homes in Montana – The Week Trentman ...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in December, 2025

December 6, 2024 | Melissa Couch

 Kent, Connecticut | William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty Set on 41 private acres, the sculptural home revolves around a massive double-height living room. 1980s Home by Charles Gwathmey in Kent, Connecticut, Hits the Market – Dwell Designer Sara Story Just Sold Her Revamped Gilded Age Beauty on the Hudson River for a Record Price – Cottages & Gardens $825,000 Homes in California – The New York Times Inviting Homes in Montana – The Week Trentman ...

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Architects, designers and fairs have transformed the seaside city into a cultural hub year round, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Miami Beach, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Miami Beach’s design heritage may be perennially visible in its abundance of seaside art deco architecture. However, as art and design aficionados flock to the city each December for Art Basel Miami Beach—of which Sotheby’s International Realty is a proud show partner—as well...

Spotlight On: Miami Beach, The Design Mecca

December 5, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Architects, designers and fairs have transformed the seaside city into a cultural hub year round, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Miami Beach, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Miami Beach’s design heritage may be perennially visible in its abundance of seaside art deco architecture. However, as art and design aficionados flock to the city each December for Art Basel Miami Beach—of which Sotheby’s International Realty is a proud show partner—as well...

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Atop the Beaux-Arts building at 170 Fifth Avenue, a dazzling gold dome has been transformed into a spectacular penthouse condominium The Manhattan skyline is replete with towering landmarks readily recognized the world over—among them the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, Woolworth and Steinway Towers, the Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center, and the Flatiron Building. While the Beaux-Arts building at 170 Fifth Avenue is far from the tall...

Inside a Golden-Domed Penthouse in Manhattan

December 3, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Atop the Beaux-Arts building at 170 Fifth Avenue, a dazzling gold dome has been transformed into a spectacular penthouse condominium The Manhattan skyline is replete with towering landmarks readily recognized the world over—among them the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, Woolworth and Steinway Towers, the Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center, and the Flatiron Building. While the Beaux-Arts building at 170 Fifth Avenue is far from the tall...

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As Tom Brady’s watches come to auction, a new era of fun reflects revived interest in wristwear, writes Thor Svaboe Watches from Tom Brady’s collection. Courtesy of Sotheby’s You might not wear a watch, or see the need for this instrument of time given the ubiquity of the smartphone, but a new audience has awakened to wrist craftsmanship over buzzing notifications. The pandemic gave life to a new wave of interest and skyrocketing values, and while we ma...

Collecting Focus: Watches

December 2, 2024 | Melissa Couch

As Tom Brady’s watches come to auction, a new era of fun reflects revived interest in wristwear, writes Thor Svaboe Watches from Tom Brady’s collection. Courtesy of Sotheby’s You might not wear a watch, or see the need for this instrument of time given the ubiquity of the smartphone, but a new audience has awakened to wrist craftsmanship over buzzing notifications. The pandemic gave life to a new wave of interest and skyrocketing values, and while we ma...

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At-home entertaining hits its peak with the holiday season. For a space that rises to the challenge, it pays to get personal, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Healdsburg, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage With the holiday season upon us, kitchens have to perform at their best. Recent research has shown that personalization is key. According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s 2024 Kitchen Trends Report, “innovative p...

How to Design the Perfect Kitchen

November 28, 2024 | Melissa Couch

At-home entertaining hits its peak with the holiday season. For a space that rises to the challenge, it pays to get personal, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Healdsburg, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage With the holiday season upon us, kitchens have to perform at their best. Recent research has shown that personalization is key. According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s 2024 Kitchen Trends Report, “innovative p...

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This unique building in San Francisco’s historic Mission district comprises two residences of exemplary contemporary design, setting a new standard for creative construction and light-filled modern luxury While each of San Francisco’s neighborhoods offers distinctive delights, the colorful, celebrated Mission is perhaps the city’s richest in history and culture as well as its most diverse and desirable. Originally inhabited by the Ohlone people, the are...

Inside Two Rare Contemporary Residences in the Historic Mission District

November 26, 2024 | Melissa Couch

This unique building in San Francisco’s historic Mission district comprises two residences of exemplary contemporary design, setting a new standard for creative construction and light-filled modern luxury While each of San Francisco’s neighborhoods offers distinctive delights, the colorful, celebrated Mission is perhaps the city’s richest in history and culture as well as its most diverse and desirable. Originally inhabited by the Ohlone people, the are...

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From a US$15M sale in Las Vegas, Nevada, to a €7M sale in Chianti, Italy, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network in October. Las Vegas, Nevada Ben Harris, Natalia Harris | Las Vegas Sotheby’s International Realty, US$15M View properties in Las Vegas, Nevada Chicago, Illinois Tim Salm, Ryan Preuett | Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, US$14.25M View properties in Chicago, Illinois Bridgehampton, New Yor...

Significant Sales: October 2024 Highlights

November 25, 2024 | Melissa Couch

From a US$15M sale in Las Vegas, Nevada, to a €7M sale in Chianti, Italy, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network in October. Las Vegas, Nevada Ben Harris, Natalia Harris | Las Vegas Sotheby’s International Realty, US$15M View properties in Las Vegas, Nevada Chicago, Illinois Tim Salm, Ryan Preuett | Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, US$14.25M View properties in Chicago, Illinois Bridgehampton, New Yor...

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 Del Mar, California | Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty The newly built residence in Del Mar is 12 years in the making because of strict building rules on the water. Beach Compound Down the Street From Bill Gates’s Southern California Home Lists for $75 Million – Mansion Global Mansion Global Daily: Chris Wallace Lists Washington, D.C., Home – Mansion Global One of San Francisco’s Oldest Homes Sells in Less Than a Month – The Wall Street Journal T...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week of November, 2024

November 22, 2024 | Melissa Couch

 Del Mar, California | Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty The newly built residence in Del Mar is 12 years in the making because of strict building rules on the water. Beach Compound Down the Street From Bill Gates’s Southern California Home Lists for $75 Million – Mansion Global Mansion Global Daily: Chris Wallace Lists Washington, D.C., Home – Mansion Global One of San Francisco’s Oldest Homes Sells in Less Than a Month – The Wall Street Journal T...

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Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? For Sagittarius, an expansive, light-filled space is ideal, writes Jill Krasny London, England | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty Home decor inspiration can come from anywhere, including an unexpected place: astrology. But whereas moody Scorpios prefer a home that feels like a private retreat, outgoing Sagittarians may crave something different. As their zodiac season gets und...

What Is a Perfect Home for a Sagittarius?

November 21, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? For Sagittarius, an expansive, light-filled space is ideal, writes Jill Krasny London, England | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty Home decor inspiration can come from anywhere, including an unexpected place: astrology. But whereas moody Scorpios prefer a home that feels like a private retreat, outgoing Sagittarians may crave something different. As their zodiac season gets und...

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Celebrating the Convergence of Artistry and Global Real Estate at America’s Premier Art Show Sotheby’s International Realty, a global leader in luxury real estate, is thrilled to announce the continuation of its partnership with Art Basel Miami Beach, celebrating the convergence of modern and contemporary art and architecture for the second consecutive year. “Sotheby’s International Realty is honored to support Art Basel Miami Beach for a second year,”...

Sotheby’s International Realty and Art Basel Miami Beach

November 20, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Celebrating the Convergence of Artistry and Global Real Estate at America’s Premier Art Show Sotheby’s International Realty, a global leader in luxury real estate, is thrilled to announce the continuation of its partnership with Art Basel Miami Beach, celebrating the convergence of modern and contemporary art and architecture for the second consecutive year. “Sotheby’s International Realty is honored to support Art Basel Miami Beach for a second year,”...

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This 1928 villa—the current home of acclaimed singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson—is suffused with timeless Mediterranean accents, the contemporary stylings of celebrity designer Francesca Grace, dramatic views, and a feeling of warmth and comfort In her 2009 song “Are We There Yet,” acclaimed singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson muses about the idea of home and trying to find it, asking herself and the listener “We keep driving round in circles.… Are we...

Inside Ingrid Michaelson’s Serene Los Angeles Oasis

November 19, 2024 | Melissa Couch

This 1928 villa—the current home of acclaimed singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson—is suffused with timeless Mediterranean accents, the contemporary stylings of celebrity designer Francesca Grace, dramatic views, and a feeling of warmth and comfort In her 2009 song “Are We There Yet,” acclaimed singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson muses about the idea of home and trying to find it, asking herself and the listener “We keep driving round in circles.… Are we...

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Material innovation, quality craftsmanship and pops of color are at the heart of interiors designed by Chen’s firm MKCA, writes Alex Bozikovic The kitchen of MKCA’s Nomad Loft in New York. Photograph: Brooke Holm Michael K. Chen designs in full color. The New York architect’s houses and flats are splashed with grapefruit-hued plaster walls, avocado kitchens and cerulean ceilings. For Chen and his practice, Michael K. Chen Architecture (MKCA), color—as w...

Meet Michael K. Chen, the New York Architect with an Eye for Detail

November 18, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Material innovation, quality craftsmanship and pops of color are at the heart of interiors designed by Chen’s firm MKCA, writes Alex Bozikovic The kitchen of MKCA’s Nomad Loft in New York. Photograph: Brooke Holm Michael K. Chen designs in full color. The New York architect’s houses and flats are splashed with grapefruit-hued plaster walls, avocado kitchens and cerulean ceilings. For Chen and his practice, Michael K. Chen Architecture (MKCA), color—as w...

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 Berlin, Germany | Berlin Sotheby’s International Realty A mid-century bungalow built for U.S. Army staff stationed in post-war Berlin is now on the market   It’s No ‘Two Buck Chuck.’ California Winery Where Brand Charles Shaw Got Its Start Lists for $35M – Mansion Global This $25M Flatiron Penthouse Features a Gold Dome – Bloomberg Kiefer Sutherland’s Former NYC Townhouse Renovated Impeccably by Steven Gambrel Lists for $20.5M – Cottages & Gardens A Pi...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in November, 2024

November 15, 2024 | Melissa Couch

 Berlin, Germany | Berlin Sotheby’s International Realty A mid-century bungalow built for U.S. Army staff stationed in post-war Berlin is now on the market   It’s No ‘Two Buck Chuck.’ California Winery Where Brand Charles Shaw Got Its Start Lists for $35M – Mansion Global This $25M Flatiron Penthouse Features a Gold Dome – Bloomberg Kiefer Sutherland’s Former NYC Townhouse Renovated Impeccably by Steven Gambrel Lists for $20.5M – Cottages & Gardens A Pi...

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With a thriving arts scene, the capital of Queensland is developing into one of the country’s most vibrant creative destinations, writes Mandi Keighran Brisbane, Australia | Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty Brisbane, the capital of Australia’s “Sunshine State,” Queensland, is swiftly transforming from a destination known for its outdoor lifestyle and year-round good weather into one of the nation’s foremost creative hubs—a shift accelerated by...

Spotlight on Brisbane: Australia’s Blossoming Cultural Hub

November 14, 2024 | Melissa Couch

With a thriving arts scene, the capital of Queensland is developing into one of the country’s most vibrant creative destinations, writes Mandi Keighran Brisbane, Australia | Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty Brisbane, the capital of Australia’s “Sunshine State,” Queensland, is swiftly transforming from a destination known for its outdoor lifestyle and year-round good weather into one of the nation’s foremost creative hubs—a shift accelerated by...

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Enduring Mediterranean-inspired style; bright, streamlined modern interiors; and an ideal location mere moments from the landmarks and sunny shoreline of Palm Beach make this spacious townhome a veritable paradise of one’s own. When business tycoon Henry Flagler first visited Palm Beach in 1893, he purportedly proclaimed it a “veritable paradise.” In the ensuing few years, he enlisted workers to help construct a number of hotels, many still standing as ...

Inside a Palm Beach Oasis

November 12, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Enduring Mediterranean-inspired style; bright, streamlined modern interiors; and an ideal location mere moments from the landmarks and sunny shoreline of Palm Beach make this spacious townhome a veritable paradise of one’s own. When business tycoon Henry Flagler first visited Palm Beach in 1893, he purportedly proclaimed it a “veritable paradise.” In the ensuing few years, he enlisted workers to help construct a number of hotels, many still standing as ...

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Wine collectors may be buying up Bordeaux and Burgundy, but they’re also seeking out suitable spaces to store their liquid investments, writes Nina Caplan Wines from the cellar of William I. Koch, offered at Sotheby’s in 2016 There aren’t many collectibles that are as delightful to consume as they are satisfying to amass, but wine is special, in the glass and in the cellar. And this is a great time to be a wine collector, as commercial interest in the a...

Collecting Focus: Wine

November 11, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Wine collectors may be buying up Bordeaux and Burgundy, but they’re also seeking out suitable spaces to store their liquid investments, writes Nina Caplan Wines from the cellar of William I. Koch, offered at Sotheby’s in 2016 There aren’t many collectibles that are as delightful to consume as they are satisfying to amass, but wine is special, in the glass and in the cellar. And this is a great time to be a wine collector, as commercial interest in the a...

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New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage The historic five-story home in the West Village was built in 1838. Kiefer Sutherland’s Former Manhattan Townhouse Lists for $20.5 Million – Mansion Global Washington, D.C.’s Most Expensive Home Sales – The Wall Street Journal Five Green Oases to Regenerate the Body and Soul – Elle Decor ‘Time Capsule’ Mid-Century House in Los Angeles Hits the Market for the First Time Ev...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in November, 2024

November 8, 2024 | Melissa Couch

New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage The historic five-story home in the West Village was built in 1838. Kiefer Sutherland’s Former Manhattan Townhouse Lists for $20.5 Million – Mansion Global Washington, D.C.’s Most Expensive Home Sales – The Wall Street Journal Five Green Oases to Regenerate the Body and Soul – Elle Decor ‘Time Capsule’ Mid-Century House in Los Angeles Hits the Market for the First Time Ev...

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Whether you want spaces to soothe or stimulate, choosing a property that matches your mood could be the solution, writes Riya Patel Albion, California | Mendo Sotheby’s International Realty With a major exhibition opening at the Guggenheim in New York this fall on orphism—the early-20th-century art movement featuring vibrant hues in dynamic compositions—bold, bright colors are at the top of the agenda again. Over a century ago, the proponents of orphism...

What are the Benefits of Living in a Colorful Home?

November 7, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Whether you want spaces to soothe or stimulate, choosing a property that matches your mood could be the solution, writes Riya Patel Albion, California | Mendo Sotheby’s International Realty With a major exhibition opening at the Guggenheim in New York this fall on orphism—the early-20th-century art movement featuring vibrant hues in dynamic compositions—bold, bright colors are at the top of the agenda again. Over a century ago, the proponents of orphism...

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On the banks of Georgica Pond, this grand compound boasts a stylishly renovated residence dating to the 1930s, and an emerald expanse of private water frontage. Although ocean beaches top the list of the elements that have long lured people to the Hamptons, tranquil Georgica Pond remains one of the most coveted and picturesque locations for a luxurious getaway. On its emerald banks, in a prestigious area of East Hampton familiarly referred to as “south ...

Inside a Timeless East Hampton Compound

November 5, 2024 | Melissa Couch

On the banks of Georgica Pond, this grand compound boasts a stylishly renovated residence dating to the 1930s, and an emerald expanse of private water frontage. Although ocean beaches top the list of the elements that have long lured people to the Hamptons, tranquil Georgica Pond remains one of the most coveted and picturesque locations for a luxurious getaway. On its emerald banks, in a prestigious area of East Hampton familiarly referred to as “south ...

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The design of what’s underfoot has gotten bold, colorful and creative, writes Helen Parton Kangan Arora’s Harlequin rug plays with optical illusion. Credit: Floor Story “I was inspired by what was outside: the grasses, the clouds, the color of the skies,” begins photographer Douglas Friedman, describing the view from his desert retreat in Marfa, Texas, which formed the basis of his Atlas collection of rugs for the design studio of Kyle Bunting. Continue...

Are Rugs the New Artworks at Home?

November 4, 2024 | Melissa Couch

The design of what’s underfoot has gotten bold, colorful and creative, writes Helen Parton Kangan Arora’s Harlequin rug plays with optical illusion. Credit: Floor Story “I was inspired by what was outside: the grasses, the clouds, the color of the skies,” begins photographer Douglas Friedman, describing the view from his desert retreat in Marfa, Texas, which formed the basis of his Atlas collection of rugs for the design studio of Kyle Bunting. Continue...

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San Francisco, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage Built in 1849 during the Gold Rush, the mansion in Russian Hill was the longtime residence of the late Silicon Valley legend Sanford Robertson. This Tech Financier’s $22 Million Estate Is One of the Oldest Homes in San Francisco – Robb Report Songwriter Lists $4.3 Million “Beautiful Jewel” Home in Hollywood Hills – Bloomberg This Angular $3.2 Million East Hampton Retrea...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in November, 2024

November 1, 2024 | Melissa Couch

San Francisco, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage Built in 1849 during the Gold Rush, the mansion in Russian Hill was the longtime residence of the late Silicon Valley legend Sanford Robertson. This Tech Financier’s $22 Million Estate Is One of the Oldest Homes in San Francisco – Robb Report Songwriter Lists $4.3 Million “Beautiful Jewel” Home in Hollywood Hills – Bloomberg This Angular $3.2 Million East Hampton Retrea...

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Homes designed around nature can enhance wellbeing—and provide an opportunity to watch the fall colors, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Kuusamo, Finland | Snellman Sotheby’s International Realty There’s something about being in nature that has a calming effect. In fact, it’s scientifically proven. Research shows a direct link between the great outdoors and humans’ mental health and overall wellbeing. Homes in close proximity to nature—particularly in forests—c...

The Allure Of Forest Living

October 31, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Homes designed around nature can enhance wellbeing—and provide an opportunity to watch the fall colors, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Kuusamo, Finland | Snellman Sotheby’s International Realty There’s something about being in nature that has a calming effect. In fact, it’s scientifically proven. Research shows a direct link between the great outdoors and humans’ mental health and overall wellbeing. Homes in close proximity to nature—particularly in forests—c...

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Amid the historic environs of Buena Vista Winery, this 6,859-square-foot five-bedroom estate exemplifies contemporary style and offers a quintessential turnkey experience that heralds the future of California wine country In 1857, long before California wine became a household name and a menu staple, Hungarian-born Agoston Haraszthy established Buena Vista Winery, one of the first vineyards in the state’s now renowned viticultural region, at the end of ...

Inside Ventana Sonoma

October 29, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Amid the historic environs of Buena Vista Winery, this 6,859-square-foot five-bedroom estate exemplifies contemporary style and offers a quintessential turnkey experience that heralds the future of California wine country In 1857, long before California wine became a household name and a menu staple, Hungarian-born Agoston Haraszthy established Buena Vista Winery, one of the first vineyards in the state’s now renowned viticultural region, at the end of ...

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From a US$18.45M sale in Homewood, California, to a €7.8M sale in Milan, Italy, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network in September. Tokyo, Japan Kantaro Aoki, Jinyu Cui | List Sotheby’s International Realty, Japan, JPY6.685B View properties in Tokyo, Japan Homewood, California Katherina Haug, Craig Miller, Jeremy Jacobson | Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty, US$18.45M View properties in Homewood, Calif...

Significant Sales: September 2024 Highlights

October 28, 2024 | Melissa Couch

From a US$18.45M sale in Homewood, California, to a €7.8M sale in Milan, Italy, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network in September. Tokyo, Japan Kantaro Aoki, Jinyu Cui | List Sotheby’s International Realty, Japan, JPY6.685B View properties in Tokyo, Japan Homewood, California Katherina Haug, Craig Miller, Jeremy Jacobson | Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty, US$18.45M View properties in Homewood, Calif...

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McLean, Virginia | TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Built in 2003, this house’s main floor has a large reception hall, while the upper level primary suite spans the southern end of the house. Why McLean Is the Priciest ZIP Code Near D.C. – The Wall Street Journal The Best Places to Buy a Mountain Vacation Home – Travel + Leisure Montecito’s Luxury Mediterranean Estate – Elite Traveler One of San Francisco’s Oldest Homes Hits the Market for $22M – The ...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in October, 2024

October 25, 2024 | Melissa Couch

McLean, Virginia | TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Built in 2003, this house’s main floor has a large reception hall, while the upper level primary suite spans the southern end of the house. Why McLean Is the Priciest ZIP Code Near D.C. – The Wall Street Journal The Best Places to Buy a Mountain Vacation Home – Travel + Leisure Montecito’s Luxury Mediterranean Estate – Elite Traveler One of San Francisco’s Oldest Homes Hits the Market for $22M – The ...

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Our new monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? For Scorpios, a private and cozy retreat is needed, writes Jill Krasny Austin, Texas | Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty Anyone who has embarked on designing a home knows how much there is to decide on. From furniture to fixtures, the selections can get overwhelming. While some may turn to trends, a tool for designing the perfect space could come from an unexpected source: astrology...

What is a Perfect Home for a Scorpio?

October 24, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Our new monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? For Scorpios, a private and cozy retreat is needed, writes Jill Krasny Austin, Texas | Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty Anyone who has embarked on designing a home knows how much there is to decide on. From furniture to fixtures, the selections can get overwhelming. While some may turn to trends, a tool for designing the perfect space could come from an unexpected source: astrology...

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Tucked between the mountains and the ocean at a prestigious address, this 3.5-acre estate is a Mediterranean-inspired oasis featuring a five-bedroom residence, a two-bedroom guesthouse, a pool and spa, a sports court, gardens, an orchard, and meticulous landscaping. The Spanish word “picacho”—which lends itself to the prestigious lane on which this majestic Montecito estate is sited—means “peak.” While the Mediterranean-inspired home and guesthouse are ...

Inside a Casually Elegant Montecito Estate

October 22, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Tucked between the mountains and the ocean at a prestigious address, this 3.5-acre estate is a Mediterranean-inspired oasis featuring a five-bedroom residence, a two-bedroom guesthouse, a pool and spa, a sports court, gardens, an orchard, and meticulous landscaping. The Spanish word “picacho”—which lends itself to the prestigious lane on which this majestic Montecito estate is sited—means “peak.” While the Mediterranean-inspired home and guesthouse are ...

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The world’s most prominent brands—and exciting emerging designers—converge this fall for the inaugural Design Mumbai fair, writes Aditi Sharma Morii Design works in a home interior. Photograph: Umang Shah Mumbai is home to some of the best furniture, lighting and decor brands in India, and this year the city welcomes its first major design fair, cementing its place as the country’s design capital. The four-day Design Mumbai, taking place November 6-9, h...

In Mumbai, India’s Design Scene Blossoms

October 21, 2024 | Melissa Couch

The world’s most prominent brands—and exciting emerging designers—converge this fall for the inaugural Design Mumbai fair, writes Aditi Sharma Morii Design works in a home interior. Photograph: Umang Shah Mumbai is home to some of the best furniture, lighting and decor brands in India, and this year the city welcomes its first major design fair, cementing its place as the country’s design capital. The four-day Design Mumbai, taking place November 6-9, h...

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East Hampton, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – Southampton Brokerage Known as Briar Patch, the 11-plus-acre spread was owned for 3 decades by for-profit private schools pioneer Chris Whittle. This $95M East Hampton Estate Has 1,200 Feet of Waterfront Along Georgica Pond – Robb Report Frontenac, Missouri—Home to Cardinals and Business Leaders Is All About Quiet Luxury Outside St. Louis – Mansion Global 6 Striking Homes in New Orleans – The Wee...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in October , 2024

October 18, 2024 | Melissa Couch

East Hampton, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – Southampton Brokerage Known as Briar Patch, the 11-plus-acre spread was owned for 3 decades by for-profit private schools pioneer Chris Whittle. This $95M East Hampton Estate Has 1,200 Feet of Waterfront Along Georgica Pond – Robb Report Frontenac, Missouri—Home to Cardinals and Business Leaders Is All About Quiet Luxury Outside St. Louis – Mansion Global 6 Striking Homes in New Orleans – The Wee...

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The glamorous, decadent aesthetic of the 1920s and 1930s is enjoying a welcome revival, writes Claudia Baillie London, England | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty There aren’t many artists who encapsulate the essence of art deco as magnificently as Tamara de Lempicka—and this fall, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are presenting her first major US retrospective. Renowned for vibrant, captivating portraits of the wealthy and famous, the...

Art Deco Makes an Elegant Comeback

October 17, 2024 | Melissa Couch

The glamorous, decadent aesthetic of the 1920s and 1930s is enjoying a welcome revival, writes Claudia Baillie London, England | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty There aren’t many artists who encapsulate the essence of art deco as magnificently as Tamara de Lempicka—and this fall, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are presenting her first major US retrospective. Renowned for vibrant, captivating portraits of the wealthy and famous, the...

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Esteemed architect Adam Kushner transformed an early-19th-century Greenwich Village townhouse into a unique modern residence that pays tribute to its landmark location. Indoors and out, sunlight, Hudson Valley wood, thriving greenery, and the fresh air surrounding a multistory climbing wall are integral to its serene contemporary milieu. Centuries ago, a two-mile creek known as Minetta Brook was one of Manhattan’s largest flowing bodies of water, where ...

Inside a One-of-a-Kind Greenwich Village Haven

October 15, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Esteemed architect Adam Kushner transformed an early-19th-century Greenwich Village townhouse into a unique modern residence that pays tribute to its landmark location. Indoors and out, sunlight, Hudson Valley wood, thriving greenery, and the fresh air surrounding a multistory climbing wall are integral to its serene contemporary milieu. Centuries ago, a two-mile creek known as Minetta Brook was one of Manhattan’s largest flowing bodies of water, where ...

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A major Sotheby’s auction reveals the enduring significance of collecting publications fit for an impressive library, writes Anne Wallentine A home library at Denham Place. Photo: United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty After collecting books for six decades, the businessman T. Kimball Brooker offers two explanations for the behavior in a recent essay: being a “hopeless…bibliomaniac bent on self-destruction,” or understanding that “in the world o...

Collecting Focus: Historic Books

October 15, 2024 | Melissa Couch

A major Sotheby’s auction reveals the enduring significance of collecting publications fit for an impressive library, writes Anne Wallentine A home library at Denham Place. Photo: United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty After collecting books for six decades, the businessman T. Kimball Brooker offers two explanations for the behavior in a recent essay: being a “hopeless…bibliomaniac bent on self-destruction,” or understanding that “in the world o...

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San Francisco, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage The duplex, atop a building in the Pacific Heights neighborhood, was sold as an unfinished white box in 2017 Recently Completed San Francisco Penthouse Lists for $30M, One of the City’s Priciest Listings – Mansion Global Hollywood Producer Seeks $20M for a Stylish and Breezy Circa-1947 Beach House in Malibu – Cottages & Gardens Inside a $37M Montecito Mansion With a Gla...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in October 2024

October 11, 2024 | Melissa Couch

San Francisco, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage The duplex, atop a building in the Pacific Heights neighborhood, was sold as an unfinished white box in 2017 Recently Completed San Francisco Penthouse Lists for $30M, One of the City’s Priciest Listings – Mansion Global Hollywood Producer Seeks $20M for a Stylish and Breezy Circa-1947 Beach House in Malibu – Cottages & Gardens Inside a $37M Montecito Mansion With a Gla...

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The Italian region has enduring appeal for its rolling countryside, celebrated vineyards and artistic heritage, writes Mandi Keighran Gaiole in Chianti, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty Tuscany epitomises living la dolce vita—an Italian expression that evokes enjoyment of life’s pleasures: good food and wine, long summer days, and a culture rich in design and art. “The region offers an idyllic escape, from rolling vineyards to historic esta...

Spotlight on Tuscany: The Best of Art, History and Nature

October 10, 2024 | Melissa Couch

The Italian region has enduring appeal for its rolling countryside, celebrated vineyards and artistic heritage, writes Mandi Keighran Gaiole in Chianti, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty Tuscany epitomises living la dolce vita—an Italian expression that evokes enjoyment of life’s pleasures: good food and wine, long summer days, and a culture rich in design and art. “The region offers an idyllic escape, from rolling vineyards to historic esta...

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