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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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Comprehensively reconstructed and thoroughly modernized, this majestic home in Cow Hollow features some 7,000 square feet of stylish living and entertaining space, an enviable “sky lounge” and rooftop deck, and a luxurious backyard that recalls a tropical oasis. A snapshot of the luxurious backyard of this magnificent residence brings to mind an oasis in a sunny tropical locale, with water figuring prominently amid multiple levels of alfresco living, lo...

Inside a Modern Oasis in San Francisco

October 8, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Comprehensively reconstructed and thoroughly modernized, this majestic home in Cow Hollow features some 7,000 square feet of stylish living and entertaining space, an enviable “sky lounge” and rooftop deck, and a luxurious backyard that recalls a tropical oasis. A snapshot of the luxurious backyard of this magnificent residence brings to mind an oasis in a sunny tropical locale, with water figuring prominently amid multiple levels of alfresco living, lo...

More than half of the world’s population go to the polls in national elections this year. How does political change affect real estate markets? A view of the Kennedy Center from the Residences at Ritz Carlton Georgetown in Washington, D.C. Photo: TTR Sotheby’s International Realty This year marks an unprecedented wave of national elections across the globe. According to Reuters and The Economist, about half of the world’s voting-age population—over four...

The Fate of Real Estate in an Election Year

October 7, 2024 | Melissa Couch

More than half of the world’s population go to the polls in national elections this year. How does political change affect real estate markets? A view of the Kennedy Center from the Residences at Ritz Carlton Georgetown in Washington, D.C. Photo: TTR Sotheby’s International Realty This year marks an unprecedented wave of national elections across the globe. According to Reuters and The Economist, about half of the world’s voting-age population—over four...

Kent, Connecticut | William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty The modernist residence known as The Falls sits on over 40 acres with a running waterfall and gorgeous views over the rolling hills of Litchfield County. The Falls: Charles Gwathmey’s Connecticut House for Sale – Robb Report Big Ticket: New York’s Top Sales and Listings in September – The New York Times $4 Million Dollar Homes in California – The New York Times Driggs, Idaho—A Base Camp to ...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in October 2024

October 4, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Kent, Connecticut | William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty The modernist residence known as The Falls sits on over 40 acres with a running waterfall and gorgeous views over the rolling hills of Litchfield County. The Falls: Charles Gwathmey’s Connecticut House for Sale – Robb Report Big Ticket: New York’s Top Sales and Listings in September – The New York Times $4 Million Dollar Homes in California – The New York Times Driggs, Idaho—A Base Camp to ...

Interiors needn’t be a white box for displaying paintings or sculptures, writes Elizabeth Fazzare. Instead, designing your room around an artwork brings a more personal and purposeful look Melbourne, Australia | Peninsula Sotheby’s International Realty With art fairs such as Frieze London, Paris+ par Art Basel, Art Toronto and The Art Show (ADAA) taking place this October, many homeowners will be adding to, or building, their collections. Though a white...

What Makes a Great Home for an Art Collection?

October 3, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Interiors needn’t be a white box for displaying paintings or sculptures, writes Elizabeth Fazzare. Instead, designing your room around an artwork brings a more personal and purposeful look Melbourne, Australia | Peninsula Sotheby’s International Realty With art fairs such as Frieze London, Paris+ par Art Basel, Art Toronto and The Art Show (ADAA) taking place this October, many homeowners will be adding to, or building, their collections. Though a white...

Queretaro, Mexico | Mexico Sotheby’s International Realty In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, explore five stunning homes for sale across Latin America, each reflecting their region’s rich culture, beauty, and history. Mexico – Casa Nido Queretaro, Mexico | Mexico Sotheby’s International Realty Located within the exclusive Gated Community of Casa Nido, this stunning residence is one of just nine luxurious homes in the area. Continue reading Ex...

Explore 5 Stunning Latin American Homes in Celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month

October 2, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Queretaro, Mexico | Mexico Sotheby’s International Realty In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, explore five stunning homes for sale across Latin America, each reflecting their region’s rich culture, beauty, and history. Mexico – Casa Nido Queretaro, Mexico | Mexico Sotheby’s International Realty Located within the exclusive Gated Community of Casa Nido, this stunning residence is one of just nine luxurious homes in the area. Continue reading Ex...

A cinematic formality and a dedication to sunlight and water views hold sway at this 16,748-square-foot residence, which encourages luxurious living indoors and out on lush land that stretches from the Atlantic to the Intracoastal. The mere mention of a home on the beach or an island often conjures images of relaxed spaces, natural materials, bright floral- and fruit-inspired hues, and architectural influences from such storied locales as Bermuda or Bal...

Inside an Elegant Oceanfront Compound

October 1, 2024 | Melissa Couch

A cinematic formality and a dedication to sunlight and water views hold sway at this 16,748-square-foot residence, which encourages luxurious living indoors and out on lush land that stretches from the Atlantic to the Intracoastal. The mere mention of a home on the beach or an island often conjures images of relaxed spaces, natural materials, bright floral- and fruit-inspired hues, and architectural influences from such storied locales as Bermuda or Bal...

From a US$15.25M sale in Chicago, Illinois, to a US$13.442M sale in San Juan, Puerto Rico, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network in August. Chicago, Illinois Tim Salm, Matt Leutheuser | Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, $15.25M View properties in Chicago, Illinois San Juan, Puerto Rico Oriana Juvelier | Puerto Rico Sotheby’s International Realty, US$13.442M View properties in San Juan, Puerto Rico Ba...

Significant Sales: August 2024 Highlights

September 30, 2024 | Melissa Couch

From a US$15.25M sale in Chicago, Illinois, to a US$13.442M sale in San Juan, Puerto Rico, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network in August. Chicago, Illinois Tim Salm, Matt Leutheuser | Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, $15.25M View properties in Chicago, Illinois San Juan, Puerto Rico Oriana Juvelier | Puerto Rico Sotheby’s International Realty, US$13.442M View properties in San Juan, Puerto Rico Ba...

New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage In the courtyard, an 83-foot-high transparent climbing wall rises above the glass roof that covers most of the open space. NYC Town House With 83-Foot Climbing Wall Hits Market for $20M – Bloomberg An Art Installation She Called Home on the Upper East Side – The New York Times Interior Designer Jeffrey Alan Marks Asks $9M for His Gorgeous Georgian in Cos Cob – Cottages & ...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in September, 2024

September 27, 2024 | Melissa Couch

New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage In the courtyard, an 83-foot-high transparent climbing wall rises above the glass roof that covers most of the open space. NYC Town House With 83-Foot Climbing Wall Hits Market for $20M – Bloomberg An Art Installation She Called Home on the Upper East Side – The New York Times Interior Designer Jeffrey Alan Marks Asks $9M for His Gorgeous Georgian in Cos Cob – Cottages & ...

Embrace surrealism’s dreamlike aesthetic in your home with unconventional mixes of color, proportion and inspiration, says Jessica Klingelfuss Palisades, New York | Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty “Surrealism is based on the belief in the omnipotence of dreams, in the undirected play of thought,” declared French writer and poet André Breton in the “Surrealist Manifesto,” first issued in October 1924. The artists, writers and philosophers involved...

Dalí Decor: How to Curate a Surrealist Interior

September 26, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Embrace surrealism’s dreamlike aesthetic in your home with unconventional mixes of color, proportion and inspiration, says Jessica Klingelfuss Palisades, New York | Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty “Surrealism is based on the belief in the omnipotence of dreams, in the undirected play of thought,” declared French writer and poet André Breton in the “Surrealist Manifesto,” first issued in October 1924. The artists, writers and philosophers involved...

Surrounded by an acre of vineyards with mountains in the distance, this remarkable residence expands on Wrightian influence, creating a breathtaking modern retreat with soaring ceilings and a wealth of inviting spaces for relaxing and entertaining. Legendary American architect Frank Lloyd Wright has inspired seemingly countless design professionals since his heyday, when he pioneered a singular new aesthetic characterized by low-slung rooflines, a dedic...

Inside a Breathtaking Frank Lloyd Wright–Inspired Estate in California

September 24, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Surrounded by an acre of vineyards with mountains in the distance, this remarkable residence expands on Wrightian influence, creating a breathtaking modern retreat with soaring ceilings and a wealth of inviting spaces for relaxing and entertaining. Legendary American architect Frank Lloyd Wright has inspired seemingly countless design professionals since his heyday, when he pioneered a singular new aesthetic characterized by low-slung rooflines, a dedic...

From storied castles to rural retreats, Irish heritage homes are being preserved and renewed, writes Victoria Woodcock The entrance hall at Summergrove Robert O’Byrne has made a career out of wangling his way into incredible homes. “My life is going around visiting people, whether they want me there or not,” jokes the author and lecturer, whose interest in Irish architectural heritage has generated numerous books—including 2009’s “Romantic Irish Homes”—...

Inside Ireland’s Grand Country Homes

September 23, 2024 | Melissa Couch

From storied castles to rural retreats, Irish heritage homes are being preserved and renewed, writes Victoria Woodcock The entrance hall at Summergrove Robert O’Byrne has made a career out of wangling his way into incredible homes. “My life is going around visiting people, whether they want me there or not,” jokes the author and lecturer, whose interest in Irish architectural heritage has generated numerous books—including 2009’s “Romantic Irish Homes”—...

Pine Plains, New York | Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty High View Farm in Upstate New York sits on 29 acres and is powered by an array of solar roof tiles, while geothermal loops provide hydronic under-floor heating. Reconstructed 1906 Mansion Hits the Market in San Francisco for $22M – Mansion Global Roy Lichtenstein’s Longtime Home in the Hamptons Pops Up for Sale at $20M – Robb Report This Net-Zero Modern Farmhouse in New York’s Hudson...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in September, 2024

September 20, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Pine Plains, New York | Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty High View Farm in Upstate New York sits on 29 acres and is powered by an array of solar roof tiles, while geothermal loops provide hydronic under-floor heating. Reconstructed 1906 Mansion Hits the Market in San Francisco for $22M – Mansion Global Roy Lichtenstein’s Longtime Home in the Hamptons Pops Up for Sale at $20M – Robb Report This Net-Zero Modern Farmhouse in New York’s Hudson...

150 years after impressionism changed the art world, the painterly gardens that inspired its famous artists continue to influence architects and designers, writes Mandi Keighran Locust Valley, New York | Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Claude Monet’s waterlily paintings are among some of the world’s most celebrated impressionist works. To the artist himself, however, they weren’t his greatest achievement. Rather, it was the garden in Giverny...

Gardens Worthy of the Impressionists

September 19, 2024 | Melissa Couch

150 years after impressionism changed the art world, the painterly gardens that inspired its famous artists continue to influence architects and designers, writes Mandi Keighran Locust Valley, New York | Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Claude Monet’s waterlily paintings are among some of the world’s most celebrated impressionist works. To the artist himself, however, they weren’t his greatest achievement. Rather, it was the garden in Giverny...

Often mistaken for copies, prints are works of art in their own right—and their popularity is on the rise, writes Florence Hallett Andy Warhol, “Flowers (Feldman & Schellmann II.64-73),” signed, 1970. Courtesy of Sotheby’s Whether it’s pop art or Picasso, opportunities for acquiring extraordinary prints of celebrated artworks to adorn your walls have never been greater. “The prints market is incredibly broad and diverse, offering something for everyone,...

Collecting Focus: Modern and Contemporary Prints

September 16, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Often mistaken for copies, prints are works of art in their own right—and their popularity is on the rise, writes Florence Hallett Andy Warhol, “Flowers (Feldman & Schellmann II.64-73),” signed, 1970. Courtesy of Sotheby’s Whether it’s pop art or Picasso, opportunities for acquiring extraordinary prints of celebrated artworks to adorn your walls have never been greater. “The prints market is incredibly broad and diverse, offering something for everyone,...

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida | Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty Known as Lasata, the Santa Rosa Beach residence stands four stories tall with six bedrooms, a plunge pool, and a rooftop observation deck. This $25.7 Million Retreat Is One of the Priciest Homes on the Florida Panhandle – Robb Report Wealthy Americans Are Spiking Portugal’s Algarve Housing Market – Bloomberg Idyllic Alpine Towns Where It’s Easy to Buy Real Estate – House Beautiful Sotheby...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in September, 2024

September 13, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida | Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty Known as Lasata, the Santa Rosa Beach residence stands four stories tall with six bedrooms, a plunge pool, and a rooftop observation deck. This $25.7 Million Retreat Is One of the Priciest Homes on the Florida Panhandle – Robb Report Wealthy Americans Are Spiking Portugal’s Algarve Housing Market – Bloomberg Idyllic Alpine Towns Where It’s Easy to Buy Real Estate – House Beautiful Sotheby...

This young generation looks for spectacular properties that fit their digitally native lives, writes Aimee Dawson Miami Beach, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty A new generation has entered the property market in recent years: Gen Z, those born between 1997 and 2012. As these young people have begun buying homes, certain property trends have emerged that mark out their generation from the rest. Their lives have been shaped by global phenomen...

What’s a Perfect Home for Gen Z?

September 12, 2024 | Melissa Couch

This young generation looks for spectacular properties that fit their digitally native lives, writes Aimee Dawson Miami Beach, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty A new generation has entered the property market in recent years: Gen Z, those born between 1997 and 2012. As these young people have begun buying homes, certain property trends have emerged that mark out their generation from the rest. Their lives have been shaped by global phenomen...

On 12.24 peaceful, verdant acres in the historic wine country destination of Sonoma, this Old World–inspired estate encourages residents and visitors of various ages, interests, and generations to relax and rejuvenate in a vibrant setting. A setting of mature trees, rolling expanses of thriving vineyards, distant hills, and a majestic villa with an iconic barrel-tiled roofline and stately stone façade might—at first blush—appear to be a peaceful, verda...

Inside Songbird Farm

September 10, 2024 | Melissa Couch

On 12.24 peaceful, verdant acres in the historic wine country destination of Sonoma, this Old World–inspired estate encourages residents and visitors of various ages, interests, and generations to relax and rejuvenate in a vibrant setting. A setting of mature trees, rolling expanses of thriving vineyards, distant hills, and a majestic villa with an iconic barrel-tiled roofline and stately stone façade might—at first blush—appear to be a peaceful, verda...

Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions accelerates the way luxury properties are bought and sold This property in Lake Sherwood, California, sold at Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions for US$12,656,000 in 2022 (Sotheby’s International Realty – Westlake Village Brokerage) Some have probably never considered the possibility of selling their luxury real estate at auction. They may not even be aware that such an option exists, and could even be forgiven for thinking a prop...

Homes Under the Hammer May Surprise You

September 9, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions accelerates the way luxury properties are bought and sold This property in Lake Sherwood, California, sold at Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions for US$12,656,000 in 2022 (Sotheby’s International Realty – Westlake Village Brokerage) Some have probably never considered the possibility of selling their luxury real estate at auction. They may not even be aware that such an option exists, and could even be forgiven for thinking a prop...

Sonoma, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Wine Country Brokerage The one-acre Sonoma spread dates to 1910 and features 12-foot ceilings, original hardwood floors, and a wine room. In Northern California, a One-Room Schoolhouse Converted Into a 3-Bedroom Home Is Listed for $6.5 Million – Robb Report A 200-Year-Old Home in New York’s West Village Lists for $7.75 Million – Mansion Global A Magic Kingdom in Massachusetts: Cape Cod Home Where Wal...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, First Week in September 2024

September 6, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Sonoma, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Wine Country Brokerage The one-acre Sonoma spread dates to 1910 and features 12-foot ceilings, original hardwood floors, and a wine room. In Northern California, a One-Room Schoolhouse Converted Into a 3-Bedroom Home Is Listed for $6.5 Million – Robb Report A 200-Year-Old Home in New York’s West Village Lists for $7.75 Million – Mansion Global A Magic Kingdom in Massachusetts: Cape Cod Home Where Wal...

The striking 19th-century style defining many of Burton’s films and TV shows needn’t be ghostly, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Sandwich, Massachusetts | Sotheby’s International Realty – Sandwich Brokerage This fall, the character of Beetlejuice is back—and so is the iconic Gothic-inspired farmhouse on a hill that starred in the original 1988 film by director Tim Burton. Its sequel, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” is Burton’s latest creative endeavor to explore Go...

Gothic Revival: The Architectural Style Inspiring Tim Burton

September 5, 2024 | Melissa Couch

The striking 19th-century style defining many of Burton’s films and TV shows needn’t be ghostly, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Sandwich, Massachusetts | Sotheby’s International Realty – Sandwich Brokerage This fall, the character of Beetlejuice is back—and so is the iconic Gothic-inspired farmhouse on a hill that starred in the original 1988 film by director Tim Burton. Its sequel, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” is Burton’s latest creative endeavor to explore Go...

In sunny Southern California, this light-flooded new 3,308-square-foot residence epitomizes the clean, fresh, organic minimalism and serenity of Scandinavian style. An aesthetic that emerged in the early 20th century and flourished in subsequent decades, Scandinavian design is widely regarded for its simplicity, durability, and warmth. Blending neutral tones with natural woods in airy, light-filled spaces where form follows function, the singular style ...

Inside a Scandinavian-Style Southern California Oasis

September 3, 2024 | Melissa Couch

In sunny Southern California, this light-flooded new 3,308-square-foot residence epitomizes the clean, fresh, organic minimalism and serenity of Scandinavian style. An aesthetic that emerged in the early 20th century and flourished in subsequent decades, Scandinavian design is widely regarded for its simplicity, durability, and warmth. Blending neutral tones with natural woods in airy, light-filled spaces where form follows function, the singular style ...

Nouvelle Aquitaine, France | Bordeaux Sotheby’s International Realty The renovated 19th-century house, in the Bordeaux wine-growing region of Entre-Deux-Mers, sits on nearly 9 acres of forest and meadow that may once have been covered in grapevines. A 19th-Century House in Bordeaux, France, Offers a Taste of French Country Style – Mansion Global Kenneth Cole’s Fashionable Manse Is for Sale – Architectural Digest Olivia Wilde’s Former 1920s Los Angeles H...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Final Week in August, 2024

August 30, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Nouvelle Aquitaine, France | Bordeaux Sotheby’s International Realty The renovated 19th-century house, in the Bordeaux wine-growing region of Entre-Deux-Mers, sits on nearly 9 acres of forest and meadow that may once have been covered in grapevines. A 19th-Century House in Bordeaux, France, Offers a Taste of French Country Style – Mansion Global Kenneth Cole’s Fashionable Manse Is for Sale – Architectural Digest Olivia Wilde’s Former 1920s Los Angeles H...

Dubai has emerged as a powerhouse of style, with the region’s leading fashion week, world-famous shopping and luxury residences from global fashion houses, writes Mandi Keighran Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Penthouse at The Fairmont Palm Residence North | Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty The discovery of oil in the 1960s transformed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) almost overnight, and the capital of Dubai quickly developed into a city built on sup...

The Transformation of Dubai into a Fashion Capital

August 29, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Dubai has emerged as a powerhouse of style, with the region’s leading fashion week, world-famous shopping and luxury residences from global fashion houses, writes Mandi Keighran Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Penthouse at The Fairmont Palm Residence North | Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty The discovery of oil in the 1960s transformed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) almost overnight, and the capital of Dubai quickly developed into a city built on sup...

This four-bedroom, two-level penthouse is a sophisticated Manhattan aerie with breathtaking views of the skyline, both rivers, and the verdant expanse of Central Park. Virtually trumpeting its presence amid the spires of the Manhattan skyline, the gleaming Steinway Tower is one of the tallest skyscrapers in the United States and, uniquely, the thinnest in the world. Despite the 21st-century provenance and the distinctly contemporary silhouette of its up...

Inside a Skyscraping Duplex with an Unparalleled View

August 27, 2024 | Melissa Couch

This four-bedroom, two-level penthouse is a sophisticated Manhattan aerie with breathtaking views of the skyline, both rivers, and the verdant expanse of Central Park. Virtually trumpeting its presence amid the spires of the Manhattan skyline, the gleaming Steinway Tower is one of the tallest skyscrapers in the United States and, uniquely, the thinnest in the world. Despite the 21st-century provenance and the distinctly contemporary silhouette of its up...

Celebrity culture has created a market for collectibles that is growing at unprecedented speed, writes Victoria Woodcock Stage costumes on show at the Sotheby’s exhibition “Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own” When “Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own” rocked up at Sotheby’s in London last August, it brought down the house. The exhibition of the late singer-songwriter’s personal effects attracted more than 140,000 visitors, often queuing around the bloc...

Collecting Focus: Pop Culture Memorabilia

August 26, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Celebrity culture has created a market for collectibles that is growing at unprecedented speed, writes Victoria Woodcock Stage costumes on show at the Sotheby’s exhibition “Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own” When “Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own” rocked up at Sotheby’s in London last August, it brought down the house. The exhibition of the late singer-songwriter’s personal effects attracted more than 140,000 visitors, often queuing around the bloc...

From an US$24M sale in Old Fort Bay, The Bahamas, to a €15M sale in Madliena, Malta, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network in July. Old Fort Bay, The Bahamas Mark Hussey | Bahamas Sotheby’s International Realty, US$24M View properties in Old Fort Bay, The Bahamas London, England Guy Bradshaw | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty, £15.5M View properties in London, England Alpine, New Jersey Rosem...

Significant Sales: July 2024 Highlights

August 24, 2024 | Melissa Couch

From an US$24M sale in Old Fort Bay, The Bahamas, to a €15M sale in Madliena, Malta, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network in July. Old Fort Bay, The Bahamas Mark Hussey | Bahamas Sotheby’s International Realty, US$24M View properties in Old Fort Bay, The Bahamas London, England Guy Bradshaw | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty, £15.5M View properties in London, England Alpine, New Jersey Rosem...

Old Westbury, New York | Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Miles from Manhattan, Old Westbury is home to large, private estates situated in a ‘country club setting.’ It’s an Exclusive New York Enclave With Lavish Mansions and a Polo Club—and It’s Not the Hamptons – The Wall Street Journal Secluded Catskills Home Is a Modern Hideaway Next to Audubon Sanctuary – The Spaces 19th-Century Farmhouse in Upstate New York’s Ives Farm Hits the Market – D...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Fourth Week in August, 2024

August 23, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Old Westbury, New York | Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Miles from Manhattan, Old Westbury is home to large, private estates situated in a ‘country club setting.’ It’s an Exclusive New York Enclave With Lavish Mansions and a Polo Club—and It’s Not the Hamptons – The Wall Street Journal Secluded Catskills Home Is a Modern Hideaway Next to Audubon Sanctuary – The Spaces 19th-Century Farmhouse in Upstate New York’s Ives Farm Hits the Market – D...

Crafting the perfect interior often means mixing the old with the new, writes Mandi Keighran Auckland, New Zealand | New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty When it comes to interiors, considered contrast between dramatically different styles and eras can work like magic. The period charm of an ornate historic property, for example, is artfully emphasized when juxtaposed with bold, minimalist furniture; the nostalgic appeal of a vintage find becomes ...

The Art of Blending Historic and Contemporary Design

August 22, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Crafting the perfect interior often means mixing the old with the new, writes Mandi Keighran Auckland, New Zealand | New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty When it comes to interiors, considered contrast between dramatically different styles and eras can work like magic. The period charm of an ornate historic property, for example, is artfully emphasized when juxtaposed with bold, minimalist furniture; the nostalgic appeal of a vintage find becomes ...

This chic contemporary residence is set on expansive acreage in Carmel’s protected Santa Lucia Preserve, where wooded hillsides and open meadows roll toward the sea. The bountiful terrain between California’s Gabilan Mountains and the Pacific Ocean—a place where land and sea meet in breathtaking fashion—is one of America’s treasured settings, a place of rugged coastline, old-growth forests, pastures, vineyards, and quaint villages. Literary giant John S...

Inside a Serene Carmel Sanctuary

August 20, 2024 | Melissa Couch

This chic contemporary residence is set on expansive acreage in Carmel’s protected Santa Lucia Preserve, where wooded hillsides and open meadows roll toward the sea. The bountiful terrain between California’s Gabilan Mountains and the Pacific Ocean—a place where land and sea meet in breathtaking fashion—is one of America’s treasured settings, a place of rugged coastline, old-growth forests, pastures, vineyards, and quaint villages. Literary giant John S...

Three designers crafting inventive glasses and plates are bringing joy to the dinner table, writes Natasha Levy Entertaining guests during the summer months presents a chance to go offbeat, and to swap traditional glasses and crockery for bolder table accessories that reflect the season’s brighter days and longer, livelier evenings. Thankfully, there are a number of contemporary designers creating tableware that is eye-catching and elegant in equal meas...

Tableware That Makes Entertaining More Fun

August 19, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Three designers crafting inventive glasses and plates are bringing joy to the dinner table, writes Natasha Levy Entertaining guests during the summer months presents a chance to go offbeat, and to swap traditional glasses and crockery for bolder table accessories that reflect the season’s brighter days and longer, livelier evenings. Thankfully, there are a number of contemporary designers creating tableware that is eye-catching and elegant in equal meas...

Weligama, Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka Sotheby’s International Realty The nearly 10,000-square-foot house is located in coastal Weligama, an area that’s drawn international buyers to its beaches. A Tropical Escape in Sri Lanka’s Low-Key Surfer Hub Lists for US$2.2 Million – Mansion Global Kenneth Cole and Maria Cuomo List Their $22M Estate – Fox Business 12 Best Small Towns to Live in the U.S. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in Augus...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in August, 2024

August 16, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Weligama, Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka Sotheby’s International Realty The nearly 10,000-square-foot house is located in coastal Weligama, an area that’s drawn international buyers to its beaches. A Tropical Escape in Sri Lanka’s Low-Key Surfer Hub Lists for US$2.2 Million – Mansion Global Kenneth Cole and Maria Cuomo List Their $22M Estate – Fox Business 12 Best Small Towns to Live in the U.S. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in Augus...

Far from cluttered storage spaces, these garages offer impressive designs fit for prestige vehicles, writes Natasha Levy McLean, Virginia | TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Automotive collectors the world over gather for Monterey Car Week (August 9-18), the annual event in California offering a thrilling program of showcases, races, unveilings and of course the RM Sotheby’s auction, a time-honored event that draws discerning individuals looking to acq...

The Ultimate Homes for Car Collectors

August 15, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Far from cluttered storage spaces, these garages offer impressive designs fit for prestige vehicles, writes Natasha Levy McLean, Virginia | TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Automotive collectors the world over gather for Monterey Car Week (August 9-18), the annual event in California offering a thrilling program of showcases, races, unveilings and of course the RM Sotheby’s auction, a time-honored event that draws discerning individuals looking to acq...

Behind mature privacy hedges, this compound presents a rare, desirable combination of classic and contemporary styles. The Shingle style of architecture—nearly synonymous with the Hamptons—began its journey to iconic status in the late 19th century, when notable firms such as McKim, Mead & White began designing seaside cottages as summer getaways. Despite a timeless appearance that recalls those vintage homes—woody shingles, dormer windows, and generous...

Inside a Quintessential Hamptons Compound

August 13, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Behind mature privacy hedges, this compound presents a rare, desirable combination of classic and contemporary styles. The Shingle style of architecture—nearly synonymous with the Hamptons—began its journey to iconic status in the late 19th century, when notable firms such as McKim, Mead & White began designing seaside cottages as summer getaways. Despite a timeless appearance that recalls those vintage homes—woody shingles, dormer windows, and generous...

With high art maximizing the value of high-end residences, it might be time to become a collector Michael Carucci commissioned artist Giovanni Decunto to create paintings for this One Dalton Four Seasons Private Residences apartment, sold by Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty The relationship between high art and noteworthy buildings is as old as civilization itself: think of the celebrated sculptures that once adorned the exterior of the Parthenon i...

How Well-Chosen Art Can Enhance a Home

August 12, 2024 | Melissa Couch

With high art maximizing the value of high-end residences, it might be time to become a collector Michael Carucci commissioned artist Giovanni Decunto to create paintings for this One Dalton Four Seasons Private Residences apartment, sold by Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty The relationship between high art and noteworthy buildings is as old as civilization itself: think of the celebrated sculptures that once adorned the exterior of the Parthenon i...

Jackson, Wyoming | Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty Designed by The Jackson Home Company, Trader Ridge is a brand-new residence of about 7,200 square feet with natural materials and handcrafted elements. This $23 Million Home in Jackson, Wyoming, Frames the Teton Mountain Range – Robb Report This $3.9M Home Is Just Off L.A.’s Famed Mulholland Drive – Robb Report Emmy Award-Winning Composer Jeff Beal Lists Tuscan-Style Home Perched Near Calab...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in August 2024

August 9, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Jackson, Wyoming | Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty Designed by The Jackson Home Company, Trader Ridge is a brand-new residence of about 7,200 square feet with natural materials and handcrafted elements. This $23 Million Home in Jackson, Wyoming, Frames the Teton Mountain Range – Robb Report This $3.9M Home Is Just Off L.A.’s Famed Mulholland Drive – Robb Report Emmy Award-Winning Composer Jeff Beal Lists Tuscan-Style Home Perched Near Calab...

A thriving art scene means the picturesque Colorado city—and iconic skiing destination—has much to offer year round, says Elizabeth Fazzare Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty Though the small mountain town of Aspen, Colorado, is regarded worldwide for its winter skiing, its summer appeal as a destination for art and nature is just as deep-set. The 19th-century silver mining locale became a hub for sport and culture in the 1940s with the estab...

Spotlight on Aspen: The Summer Art Retreat

August 8, 2024 | Melissa Couch

A thriving art scene means the picturesque Colorado city—and iconic skiing destination—has much to offer year round, says Elizabeth Fazzare Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty Though the small mountain town of Aspen, Colorado, is regarded worldwide for its winter skiing, its summer appeal as a destination for art and nature is just as deep-set. The 19th-century silver mining locale became a hub for sport and culture in the 1940s with the estab...

The term “artist’s retreat” gets bandied about often in the world of luxury real estate, but in the case of this distinctive 6,830-square-foot residence on 1.61 acres in Malibu, the epithet is absolutely apt. A famed composer and member of a lauded musical family shares the home with a visual artist and contains spaces specifically suited to their crafts. Magnifying the home’s artistic pedigree is its renowned architect, Lloyd Wright, son of the legend...

Inside a True Artist’s Retreat in Malibu

August 6, 2024 | Melissa Couch

The term “artist’s retreat” gets bandied about often in the world of luxury real estate, but in the case of this distinctive 6,830-square-foot residence on 1.61 acres in Malibu, the epithet is absolutely apt. A famed composer and member of a lauded musical family shares the home with a visual artist and contains spaces specifically suited to their crafts. Magnifying the home’s artistic pedigree is its renowned architect, Lloyd Wright, son of the legend...

Set to break ground later this year, the Four Seasons Private Residences Nevis will offer the world-class service and amenities for which Four Seasons is renowned. The new Nevis Peak community will feature seven low-rise buildings, each containing four to ten residences, fully furnished by acclaimed Ward & Co. Residences start at US$1.4M and are eligible for citizenship. St. Kitts & Nevis Sotheby’s International Realty The residences will seamlessly in...

New Development Spotlight: Four Seasons Private Residences Nevis

August 5, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Set to break ground later this year, the Four Seasons Private Residences Nevis will offer the world-class service and amenities for which Four Seasons is renowned. The new Nevis Peak community will feature seven low-rise buildings, each containing four to ten residences, fully furnished by acclaimed Ward & Co. Residences start at US$1.4M and are eligible for citizenship. St. Kitts & Nevis Sotheby’s International Realty The residences will seamlessly in...

Boerne, Texas | Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty Set on a 53-acre lot, the property comes with a 6,000-square-foot gym and one of the largest private waterparks in the U.S. NBA Star Tony Parker Is Selling His Texan Mansion—With a Waterslide Mountain—for $10M – Dwell The Most Extravagant Sweet 16 Present Hits the Market for $16.5M in East Hampton, New York – Mansion Global Marsha Mason’s Former Farm Hits the Market, Quinta Brunson Buys and Sells, and...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, First Week in August, 2024

August 2, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Boerne, Texas | Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty Set on a 53-acre lot, the property comes with a 6,000-square-foot gym and one of the largest private waterparks in the U.S. NBA Star Tony Parker Is Selling His Texan Mansion—With a Waterslide Mountain—for $10M – Dwell The Most Extravagant Sweet 16 Present Hits the Market for $16.5M in East Hampton, New York – Mansion Global Marsha Mason’s Former Farm Hits the Market, Quinta Brunson Buys and Sells, and...

A lodestar of mid-20th-century architecture, Art Moderne brought the world an aesthetic more streamlined than its opulent cousin, Art Deco. The style distinguished itself with a generous use of glass, steel, and concrete; low-slung flat rooflines; horizontal, often-symmetrical silhouettes; rounded corners; smooth white walls; and wraparound, glass-block, and porthole windows. That this aesthetic—practically epitomized by this 4,848-square-foot home buil...

Inside an Enduring Art Moderne Home in Palm Beach

July 30, 2024 | Melissa Couch

A lodestar of mid-20th-century architecture, Art Moderne brought the world an aesthetic more streamlined than its opulent cousin, Art Deco. The style distinguished itself with a generous use of glass, steel, and concrete; low-slung flat rooflines; horizontal, often-symmetrical silhouettes; rounded corners; smooth white walls; and wraparound, glass-block, and porthole windows. That this aesthetic—practically epitomized by this 4,848-square-foot home buil...

The colorful Kida hanging chaise, by Stephen Burks for Dedon, is crafted by artisans in Cebu Island, Philippines A variety of new furniture designs brings the comfort of indoor living outdoors, writes Adrian Madlener Patios and porches have become second living and dining rooms, while gardens are being converted into open-air kitchens and even home cinemas—particularly in summer. And as these outdoor areas are increasingly used as extensions of indoor s...

This Summer’s Best Garden Furniture

July 29, 2024 | Melissa Couch

The colorful Kida hanging chaise, by Stephen Burks for Dedon, is crafted by artisans in Cebu Island, Philippines A variety of new furniture designs brings the comfort of indoor living outdoors, writes Adrian Madlener Patios and porches have become second living and dining rooms, while gardens are being converted into open-air kitchens and even home cinemas—particularly in summer. And as these outdoor areas are increasingly used as extensions of indoor s...

From an AED240.5M sale in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to a US$24.925M sale in Sagaponack, New York, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network in June. Dubai, United Arab Emirates Erick Knaider| Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty, AED240.5M View properties in Dubai Kailua, Hawaii Scott Carvill | Carville Sotheby’s International Realty, US$26M View properties in Kailua Sagaponack, New York Raquel Lopez | Sot...

Significant Sales: June 2024 Highlights

July 27, 2024 | Melissa Couch

From an AED240.5M sale in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to a US$24.925M sale in Sagaponack, New York, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network in June. Dubai, United Arab Emirates Erick Knaider| Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty, AED240.5M View properties in Dubai Kailua, Hawaii Scott Carvill | Carville Sotheby’s International Realty, US$26M View properties in Kailua Sagaponack, New York Raquel Lopez | Sot...

Malibu, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage Composer David Newman called it a “lovely architectural house,” which he’s expanded over the years, including a recording studio. Hollywood Composer’s Lloyd Wright-Designed Malibu Home Selling for Nearly $6M – Mansion Global Luxury Sonoma Chardonnay Property on Sale at $15M – Decanter Alpine New Jersey Mansion Sells for $16.7 Million in State’s Priciest Sale of the Year – Mans...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Fourth Week in July, 2024

July 26, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Malibu, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage Composer David Newman called it a “lovely architectural house,” which he’s expanded over the years, including a recording studio. Hollywood Composer’s Lloyd Wright-Designed Malibu Home Selling for Nearly $6M – Mansion Global Luxury Sonoma Chardonnay Property on Sale at $15M – Decanter Alpine New Jersey Mansion Sells for $16.7 Million in State’s Priciest Sale of the Year – Mans...

When LVMH was announced as the Premium Partner for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, it may have been an unprecedented move, but shouldn’t have been surprising. France’s signature cultural and economic export is luxury. And iconic French brands within the LVMH group — like Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Givenchy — aren’t just elite fashion maisons, but global ambassadors. But while France dispenses luxury to the rest of the world, it ...

Spotlight on France: The Enduring Luxury Capital

July 25, 2024 | Melissa Couch

When LVMH was announced as the Premium Partner for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, it may have been an unprecedented move, but shouldn’t have been surprising. France’s signature cultural and economic export is luxury. And iconic French brands within the LVMH group — like Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Givenchy — aren’t just elite fashion maisons, but global ambassadors. But while France dispenses luxury to the rest of the world, it ...

Much like the other esteemed architectural firms of the world, San Francisco-based Aidlin Darling Design proclaims to create architecture “connecting us to place and to ourselves” and providing “access to and integration with the surrounding environment.” In the case of this cloistered 14,000-square-foot residence, the milieu is roughly 156 acres of rarefied countryside near the wine country burg of Glen Ellen, a pastoral area north of Sonoma known for ...

Inside a Chic Contemporary on the Outskirts of Wine Country

July 23, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Much like the other esteemed architectural firms of the world, San Francisco-based Aidlin Darling Design proclaims to create architecture “connecting us to place and to ourselves” and providing “access to and integration with the surrounding environment.” In the case of this cloistered 14,000-square-foot residence, the milieu is roughly 156 acres of rarefied countryside near the wine country burg of Glen Ellen, a pastoral area north of Sonoma known for ...

Carlo Ratti Associati designed a triple-height extension around a 60-year-old ficus tree for a renovated farmhouse near Parma, Italy A biophilic approach to design sees architects finding innovative ways to intertwine domestic spaces with the natural world. Biophilia, literally the love of living things, is used to define our innate inclination to nature. In the 20th century, psychoanalyst Erich Fromm argued that contact with other living beings provide...

Living With Nature

July 22, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Carlo Ratti Associati designed a triple-height extension around a 60-year-old ficus tree for a renovated farmhouse near Parma, Italy A biophilic approach to design sees architects finding innovative ways to intertwine domestic spaces with the natural world. Biophilia, literally the love of living things, is used to define our innate inclination to nature. In the 20th century, psychoanalyst Erich Fromm argued that contact with other living beings provide...

Scandicci, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty In the rolling Italian countryside outside of Florence, a more than 700-year-old estate that was once owned by the family of the “Mona Lisa” has hit the market for €18 million. In 1498, the Family of the Mona Lisa Bought This Estate Outside Florence—It’s Now Selling for €18 Million – Barron’s Cultural Institutions Can Boost Luxury Real Estate Markets, a New Report Says – Robb Report The Most Beauti...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in July, 2024

July 19, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Scandicci, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty In the rolling Italian countryside outside of Florence, a more than 700-year-old estate that was once owned by the family of the “Mona Lisa” has hit the market for €18 million. In 1498, the Family of the Mona Lisa Bought This Estate Outside Florence—It’s Now Selling for €18 Million – Barron’s Cultural Institutions Can Boost Luxury Real Estate Markets, a New Report Says – Robb Report The Most Beauti...

A high-end property is almost ready to be put on the market. But before buyers ever set their eyes on it, sellers and their real estate representatives consult with luxury interior designers and decor rental companies to re-envision the home, and set the scene in a way that will capture the interests and imaginations of those who may want to live in it. This is the aptly named process of home staging; and though it seems second nature to many agents an...

The Evolution of Luxury Home Staging

July 18, 2024 | Melissa Couch

A high-end property is almost ready to be put on the market. But before buyers ever set their eyes on it, sellers and their real estate representatives consult with luxury interior designers and decor rental companies to re-envision the home, and set the scene in a way that will capture the interests and imaginations of those who may want to live in it. This is the aptly named process of home staging; and though it seems second nature to many agents an...

Spanish for “little mountain,” the exclusive enclave of Montecito is nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, where distant sea breezes and tree-dotted alpine slopes combine to create an idyllic Mediterranean-like climate. Fittingly, much of the architecture in this area echoes that of its European predecessors, with stone and stucco façades, eye-catching barrel-tiled rooflines, tasteful use of natural materials such as warm wood ...

Inside a Mediterranean-Inspired Montecito Estate

July 16, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Spanish for “little mountain,” the exclusive enclave of Montecito is nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, where distant sea breezes and tree-dotted alpine slopes combine to create an idyllic Mediterranean-like climate. Fittingly, much of the architecture in this area echoes that of its European predecessors, with stone and stucco façades, eye-catching barrel-tiled rooflines, tasteful use of natural materials such as warm wood ...

In the lead up to the 2024 Olympic Games, hundreds of events, shows, and exhibitions are taking place in cultural institutions across France as part of the Cultural Olympiad—a multidisciplinary artistic and cultural program that aims to start new conversations between the worlds of art, culture, and sport. With so much happening in Paris alone, we have put together a guide of the best things to see this summer. Cycloïde Piazza, Centre Pompidou, June 25...

The Best Culture to See in Paris this Olympics Season

July 15, 2024 | Melissa Couch

In the lead up to the 2024 Olympic Games, hundreds of events, shows, and exhibitions are taking place in cultural institutions across France as part of the Cultural Olympiad—a multidisciplinary artistic and cultural program that aims to start new conversations between the worlds of art, culture, and sport. With so much happening in Paris alone, we have put together a guide of the best things to see this summer. Cycloïde Piazza, Centre Pompidou, June 25...

East Hampton, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – Bridgehampton Brokerage Coined “The Butterfly House,” the 2,000-square-foot home originally designed by Hobby Miller in 1976 comes together at a centerline on the exterior, giving it the look of having two angular wings. Celebrity Hair Stylist Sally Hershberger Lists East Hampton’s “Butterfly House” – Cottages & Gardens Drop Out in High Style at the $65 Million Hitchcock Estate in New York’s Huds...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in July 2024

July 12, 2024 | Melissa Couch

East Hampton, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – Bridgehampton Brokerage Coined “The Butterfly House,” the 2,000-square-foot home originally designed by Hobby Miller in 1976 comes together at a centerline on the exterior, giving it the look of having two angular wings. Celebrity Hair Stylist Sally Hershberger Lists East Hampton’s “Butterfly House” – Cottages & Gardens Drop Out in High Style at the $65 Million Hitchcock Estate in New York’s Huds...

It may be true that minimalism will always be in vogue — after all, it’s the very definition of a safe choice. But today, many luxury designers and architects are no longer interested in merely playing it safe, and maximalism has become the style du jour. Neutral palettes and decluttered surfaces will always have a place in home decor. But living spaces also have the power to spark creativity, fuel conversation, and energize occupants, whether they’re ...

Embracing the ’70s Revival in Luxury Home Design

July 11, 2024 | Melissa Couch

It may be true that minimalism will always be in vogue — after all, it’s the very definition of a safe choice. But today, many luxury designers and architects are no longer interested in merely playing it safe, and maximalism has become the style du jour. Neutral palettes and decluttered surfaces will always have a place in home decor. But living spaces also have the power to spark creativity, fuel conversation, and energize occupants, whether they’re ...

Today, Sotheby’s International Realty published the next iteration of the brand’s coveted Luxury Outlook℠ report. The 2024 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook is a comprehensive examination of the forces and trends impacting high-end residential real estate markets across the globe for the remainder of the year. This year, policy shifts and elections in nearly 80 countries are likely to impact property markets as voters hit the polls, and the trajectory of U.S. in...

Introducing the 2024 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook Report

July 10, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Today, Sotheby’s International Realty published the next iteration of the brand’s coveted Luxury Outlook℠ report. The 2024 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook is a comprehensive examination of the forces and trends impacting high-end residential real estate markets across the globe for the remainder of the year. This year, policy shifts and elections in nearly 80 countries are likely to impact property markets as voters hit the polls, and the trajectory of U.S. in...

Translated as “the end,” the moniker for the Bel Air estate known familiarly as La Fin announces that for a discerning new owner, it represents “a goal or result that one seeks to achieve”—in other words, “the ultimate.” Lofty as it is, this terminology seems fitting for a property that, on a two-acre perch high above Los Angeles and Century City, required more than five years to build and aims to provide accommodation and entertainment on a scale compa...

Inside La Fin in Bel Air

July 9, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Translated as “the end,” the moniker for the Bel Air estate known familiarly as La Fin announces that for a discerning new owner, it represents “a goal or result that one seeks to achieve”—in other words, “the ultimate.” Lofty as it is, this terminology seems fitting for a property that, on a two-acre perch high above Los Angeles and Century City, required more than five years to build and aims to provide accommodation and entertainment on a scale compa...

From an island escape in French Polynesia to a remarkable equestrian estate in Florida, these six properties prove that a retreating to a summer rental can be as luxurious and stylish as staying home. Nukutepipi in French Polynesia US$965,209 Weekly | French Polynesia Sotheby’s International Realty Nukutepipi accommodates up to 52 guests within its 13 luxurious beach bungalows, two junior villas with a shared private pool, and a master villa featuring ...

Explore 6 Luxurious Summer Rentals

July 8, 2024 | Melissa Couch

From an island escape in French Polynesia to a remarkable equestrian estate in Florida, these six properties prove that a retreating to a summer rental can be as luxurious and stylish as staying home. Nukutepipi in French Polynesia US$965,209 Weekly | French Polynesia Sotheby’s International Realty Nukutepipi accommodates up to 52 guests within its 13 luxurious beach bungalows, two junior villas with a shared private pool, and a master villa featuring ...

Warrenton, Virginia | TTR Sotheby’s International Realty North Wales, a historic property that dates to 1776, is one of America’s iconic Colonial-era compounds. A Revolutionary War-Era Manor Built in 1776 Is Selling Outside Washington, D.C. – Mansion Global This $20 Million Montecito Estate Features a Custom Treehouse and a Bocce Court – Robb Report Celebrity Hair Guru’s ‘Butterfly House’ in the Hamptons Lists for $2.995 Million – Mansion Global This Ca...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, First Week in July 2024

July 5, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Warrenton, Virginia | TTR Sotheby’s International Realty North Wales, a historic property that dates to 1776, is one of America’s iconic Colonial-era compounds. A Revolutionary War-Era Manor Built in 1776 Is Selling Outside Washington, D.C. – Mansion Global This $20 Million Montecito Estate Features a Custom Treehouse and a Bocce Court – Robb Report Celebrity Hair Guru’s ‘Butterfly House’ in the Hamptons Lists for $2.995 Million – Mansion Global This Ca...

Privacy is the greatest luxury. And with a luxury home located in the right locale, getting away from the fuss and frustrations of daily life by finding refuge in a remote destination is a dream turned reality. Remote luxury homes aren’t just desirable because they afford an increasingly priceless sense of peace; the spaces and places they occupy are some of the most picturesque in the world. Lakes, mountains, islands, headlands, and woodlands — these ...

Private Paradises: 4 Remote Luxury Homes

July 4, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Privacy is the greatest luxury. And with a luxury home located in the right locale, getting away from the fuss and frustrations of daily life by finding refuge in a remote destination is a dream turned reality. Remote luxury homes aren’t just desirable because they afford an increasingly priceless sense of peace; the spaces and places they occupy are some of the most picturesque in the world. Lakes, mountains, islands, headlands, and woodlands — these ...

Tucked amid groves of oaks and pines in a curve of Buffalo Bayou, in the Memorial area of Houston, this 8.97-acre estate is an inspiring setting. Its peacefulness, however, belies the elegance of the structures at its heart—a majestic 16,611-square-foot residence and a two-bedroom French country–inspired guesthouse—as well as the skyscrapers of the city’s ever-expanding skyline, which skirts the distant horizon. Houston, Texas | Walter Bering, Mary Eliz...

Inside the Lodge at Hunters Creek

July 2, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Tucked amid groves of oaks and pines in a curve of Buffalo Bayou, in the Memorial area of Houston, this 8.97-acre estate is an inspiring setting. Its peacefulness, however, belies the elegance of the structures at its heart—a majestic 16,611-square-foot residence and a two-bedroom French country–inspired guesthouse—as well as the skyscrapers of the city’s ever-expanding skyline, which skirts the distant horizon. Houston, Texas | Walter Bering, Mary Eliz...

The FENDI Private Residences in Crans-Montana masterfully blend with the Swiss Alps’ natural splendor to create a tranquil retreat surrounded by snow-capped mountains and lush gardens. Guided by the renowned fashion house FENDI, this extensive residential development redefines luxury living by seamlessly integrating architecture and nature. Crans-Montana, Switzerland | Steiger & Cie Sotheby’s International Realty Only seven fully furnished units are av...

New Development Spotlight: The FENDI Private Residences in Crans-Montana, Switzerland

July 1, 2024 | Melissa Couch

The FENDI Private Residences in Crans-Montana masterfully blend with the Swiss Alps’ natural splendor to create a tranquil retreat surrounded by snow-capped mountains and lush gardens. Guided by the renowned fashion house FENDI, this extensive residential development redefines luxury living by seamlessly integrating architecture and nature. Crans-Montana, Switzerland | Steiger & Cie Sotheby’s International Realty Only seven fully furnished units are av...

Sotheby’s International Realty has announced its expansion into California’s Central Valley with the addition of Valley Sotheby’s International Realty, marking the brand’s continued growth in California and its 111th office in the state. Headquartered in Modesto, Valley Sotheby’s International Realty will serve the vibrant communities of Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Merced, and Tuolumne County. The firm is owned and operated by Catrina Girard, who brings t...

Sotheby’s International Realty Expands in California

July 1, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Sotheby’s International Realty has announced its expansion into California’s Central Valley with the addition of Valley Sotheby’s International Realty, marking the brand’s continued growth in California and its 111th office in the state. Headquartered in Modesto, Valley Sotheby’s International Realty will serve the vibrant communities of Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Merced, and Tuolumne County. The firm is owned and operated by Catrina Girard, who brings t...

An alfresco fireplace or fire pit helps create an exceptionally warm and welcoming ambience in any open-air space, whether it’s a contemporary terrace with dramatic mountain views or a Mediterranean-inspired poolside patio. Contemporary Wine Country Oasis Caroline Sebastiani, Kristie Eddy | Sotheby’s International Realty – Sonoma Brokerage With a bright, inviting floor plan and abundant windows that admit natural light and stunning views, this sophisti...

Hall of Flame: 4 Estates with Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits

June 29, 2024 | Melissa Couch

An alfresco fireplace or fire pit helps create an exceptionally warm and welcoming ambience in any open-air space, whether it’s a contemporary terrace with dramatic mountain views or a Mediterranean-inspired poolside patio. Contemporary Wine Country Oasis Caroline Sebastiani, Kristie Eddy | Sotheby’s International Realty – Sonoma Brokerage With a bright, inviting floor plan and abundant windows that admit natural light and stunning views, this sophisti...

East Hampton, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Hampton Brokerage The property is one of the few remaining estates that stretch from Further Lane to the ocean. They Built Their Hamptons Dream Home in the 1980s. Now It’s on the Market for $89M – The Wall Street Journal A Modernist 1930s Landmark in Palm Beach Asks Nearly $25M – Mansion Global Home of the Week: One of New York’s Grandest Gilded Age Mansions Lists for $65M – Robb Report Psyc...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Fourth Week in June, 2024

June 28, 2024 | Melissa Couch

East Hampton, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Hampton Brokerage The property is one of the few remaining estates that stretch from Further Lane to the ocean. They Built Their Hamptons Dream Home in the 1980s. Now It’s on the Market for $89M – The Wall Street Journal A Modernist 1930s Landmark in Palm Beach Asks Nearly $25M – Mansion Global Home of the Week: One of New York’s Grandest Gilded Age Mansions Lists for $65M – Robb Report Psyc...

Those who presume that wine is just another beverage are missing the point, and missing the potential—for as any connoisseur knows, it’s so much more. Wine can be a collector’s item and an investment; it can be an invitation to a celebration, or the centerpiece at a chic soirée. Of course, it can also be an individual indulgence—a treat, and a retreat—to be savored in sophisticated solitude. Wine is versatile, with countless vintages and varieties. Con...

4 Homes Perfect for Wine Tastings

June 27, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Those who presume that wine is just another beverage are missing the point, and missing the potential—for as any connoisseur knows, it’s so much more. Wine can be a collector’s item and an investment; it can be an invitation to a celebration, or the centerpiece at a chic soirée. Of course, it can also be an individual indulgence—a treat, and a retreat—to be savored in sophisticated solitude. Wine is versatile, with countless vintages and varieties. Con...

No one seems to know who coined the notorious joke “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” whose punchline is, of course, “Practice, practice, practice.” Had the originator been composer, conductor, and pianist Leonard Bernstein, his answer might have been “You cross the street.” For years Bernstein lived in this opulent 3,200-square-foot residence in the Osborne, a late-19th-century building cater-cornered from Carnegie Hall, where he appeared more than 400...

Inside a Gilded Age Residence near Carnegie Hall

June 25, 2024 | Melissa Couch

No one seems to know who coined the notorious joke “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” whose punchline is, of course, “Practice, practice, practice.” Had the originator been composer, conductor, and pianist Leonard Bernstein, his answer might have been “You cross the street.” For years Bernstein lived in this opulent 3,200-square-foot residence in the Osborne, a late-19th-century building cater-cornered from Carnegie Hall, where he appeared more than 400...

From a US$50M sale in Palm Beach, Florida, to an NZD$10M sale in Lake Tarawera, New Zealand, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in May. Palm Beach, Florida Todd Peter, Frances Peter | Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage, US$50M Bedford, New York Krissy Blake | Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage, US$30.675M Summerland Key, Florida Jenna Stauffer | Ocean Sotheby’s Inter...

Significant Sales: May 2024 Highlights

June 24, 2024 | Sotheby's International Realty

From a US$50M sale in Palm Beach, Florida, to an NZD$10M sale in Lake Tarawera, New Zealand, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in May. Palm Beach, Florida Todd Peter, Frances Peter | Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage, US$50M Bedford, New York Krissy Blake | Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage, US$30.675M Summerland Key, Florida Jenna Stauffer | Ocean Sotheby’s Inter...

With easy, breezy interiors and plentiful outdoor spaces, these getaways use color and texture to create a relaxed and relaxing coastal aesthetic while honoring the surf, sand, and sky of their seaside locales. Galveston Gem Linda Spirtos | Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty On the banks of a picturesque pond, this 2,558-square-foot home is a peaceful getaway boasting three bedrooms, a great room with 25-foot ceilings and a wall of windows, a...

Vitamin Sea: 3 Homes with Delightful Coastal Design

June 22, 2024 | Melissa Couch

With easy, breezy interiors and plentiful outdoor spaces, these getaways use color and texture to create a relaxed and relaxing coastal aesthetic while honoring the surf, sand, and sky of their seaside locales. Galveston Gem Linda Spirtos | Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty On the banks of a picturesque pond, this 2,558-square-foot home is a peaceful getaway boasting three bedrooms, a great room with 25-foot ceilings and a wall of windows, a...

Wellesley, Massachusetts | Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty The two-acre property includes a decked-out main house, a pool and guest house connected by an underground tunnel, and a clubhouse with a gym. A Family Compound, the Most Expensive Home to Hit the Market in Wellesley, Massachusetts, Lists for $17.5 Million – Mansion Global Inside the $139M Bel Air Party Pad – Elite Traveler Serena Williams’s Former L.A. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate ...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in June 2024

June 21, 2024 | Sotheby's International Realty

Wellesley, Massachusetts | Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty The two-acre property includes a decked-out main house, a pool and guest house connected by an underground tunnel, and a clubhouse with a gym. A Family Compound, the Most Expensive Home to Hit the Market in Wellesley, Massachusetts, Lists for $17.5 Million – Mansion Global Inside the $139M Bel Air Party Pad – Elite Traveler Serena Williams’s Former L.A. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate ...

A home is meant to be where you feel the most comfortable and comforted, the most cared for and carefree. Put simply, your home is where you should feel the most at home—so there’s something inherently paradoxical if you have to leave it in order to access the wellness amenities that enable you to feel your best. For luxury buyers, it’s imperative that wellness features be found on the property, whether through the world-class facilities offered in an ...

Wellness at Home: Self-Care Amenities to Incorporate Into Luxury Properties

June 20, 2024 | Sotheby's International Realty

A home is meant to be where you feel the most comfortable and comforted, the most cared for and carefree. Put simply, your home is where you should feel the most at home—so there’s something inherently paradoxical if you have to leave it in order to access the wellness amenities that enable you to feel your best. For luxury buyers, it’s imperative that wellness features be found on the property, whether through the world-class facilities offered in an ...

“My aesthetic is very much about bringing the outdoors in,” designer Wendy Owen told House Beautiful in 2017 when discussing her undeniably unique estate on the top of a hill in Sonoma. These picturesque pavilions built primarily from local fieldstone seem almost to have sprung from the earth and feel as though they have always been here and perhaps always will. Sonoma, California | Caroline Sebastiani, Sotheby’s International Realty – Sonoma Brokerage ...

Inside La Maison de la Pierre

June 18, 2024 | Sotheby's International Realty

“My aesthetic is very much about bringing the outdoors in,” designer Wendy Owen told House Beautiful in 2017 when discussing her undeniably unique estate on the top of a hill in Sonoma. These picturesque pavilions built primarily from local fieldstone seem almost to have sprung from the earth and feel as though they have always been here and perhaps always will. Sonoma, California | Caroline Sebastiani, Sotheby’s International Realty – Sonoma Brokerage ...

Watching the Olympics in Paris this summer may leave you raring to excel at your favorite sport—if only there was time to practice. In fact, many Olympic athletes hone their skills at home. Brazilian skateboarder Leticia Bufoni, who participated in Tokyo 2020, built a skatepark in the backyard of her Los Angeles home. From Team USA, swimmer Cody Miller trains in his own outdoor swimming pool, and rock climber Colin Duffy uses a climbing wall in his base...

Homes Designed for Sports Lovers

June 17, 2024 | Sotheby's International Realty

Watching the Olympics in Paris this summer may leave you raring to excel at your favorite sport—if only there was time to practice. In fact, many Olympic athletes hone their skills at home. Brazilian skateboarder Leticia Bufoni, who participated in Tokyo 2020, built a skatepark in the backyard of her Los Angeles home. From Team USA, swimmer Cody Miller trains in his own outdoor swimming pool, and rock climber Colin Duffy uses a climbing wall in his base...

Ernest Hemingway once said, “there are only two places in the world where we can live happy: at home and in Paris.” For a lucky few, they are one and the same. Faubourg St Honoré Paris Ouest Sotheby’s International Realty This apartment on the top floor of a beautiful luxury building has been completely renovated. It features grand reception rooms flooded with sunlight through numerous openings and skylights, views of the Eiffel Tower and Dôme des Inva...

Living La Vie Parisienne: Explore Homes in Paris, France

June 17, 2024 | Sotheby's International Realty

Ernest Hemingway once said, “there are only two places in the world where we can live happy: at home and in Paris.” For a lucky few, they are one and the same. Faubourg St Honoré Paris Ouest Sotheby’s International Realty This apartment on the top floor of a beautiful luxury building has been completely renovated. It features grand reception rooms flooded with sunlight through numerous openings and skylights, views of the Eiffel Tower and Dôme des Inva...

From a onetime barn in the countryside of the Hamptons to a former spice warehouse on the banks of the Hudson, these three properties have been carefully, stylishly transformed, applying architectural and aesthetic modernity with a respectful eye toward history. Classic Charm in Sagaponack Kathy Konzet | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Hampton Brokerage Less than a mile from the beach in Sagaponack, a 1920s barn has been transformed into an encha...

What’s Old Is New Again: 3 Cleverly Converted Properties

June 15, 2024 | Melissa Couch

From a onetime barn in the countryside of the Hamptons to a former spice warehouse on the banks of the Hudson, these three properties have been carefully, stylishly transformed, applying architectural and aesthetic modernity with a respectful eye toward history. Classic Charm in Sagaponack Kathy Konzet | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Hampton Brokerage Less than a mile from the beach in Sagaponack, a 1920s barn has been transformed into an encha...

Asheville, North Carolina | Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Called Deerhaven Gardens, the property is five acres with more than 13,000-square-feet of living space sprawled across a main residence and guest house. These Homes for Sale In The Hottest Real Estate Markets Could Break Records – Forbes The Best in Real Estate, From Bob Dylan’s Aultmore House to an English Castle – Robb Report In Big Sur, a Large Estate Will Be Split and Sold as Two Dif...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in June 2024

June 14, 2024 | Sotheby's International Realty

Asheville, North Carolina | Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Called Deerhaven Gardens, the property is five acres with more than 13,000-square-feet of living space sprawled across a main residence and guest house. These Homes for Sale In The Hottest Real Estate Markets Could Break Records – Forbes The Best in Real Estate, From Bob Dylan’s Aultmore House to an English Castle – Robb Report In Big Sur, a Large Estate Will Be Split and Sold as Two Dif...

Claudia Ceribelli – Italy Sotheby’s International Realty Castles are often listed as national treasures, historic sites, or cultural monuments. But occasionally—every once upon a time—they’re listed as properties for purchase. When a listing appears, it presents buyers with an opportunity to experience castle living in a home steeped in lore and legend. Of course, one of the reasons why privately or publicly held luxury castles come up for sale is becau...

The Benefits of Living in a Castle

June 13, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Claudia Ceribelli – Italy Sotheby’s International Realty Castles are often listed as national treasures, historic sites, or cultural monuments. But occasionally—every once upon a time—they’re listed as properties for purchase. When a listing appears, it presents buyers with an opportunity to experience castle living in a home steeped in lore and legend. Of course, one of the reasons why privately or publicly held luxury castles come up for sale is becau...

Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that The Home Seekers Real Estate Group in Central Michigan has joined the network and will now operate as White Pine Sotheby’s International Realty. The addition marks the brand’s continued growth in the state of Michigan and its 8th office in the state. The company is owned and operated by Rob Buffington, who leads the number one sales team in the Greater Lansing area and possesses 20 years of industry exp...

Sotheby’s International Realty Expands in Michigan

June 11, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that The Home Seekers Real Estate Group in Central Michigan has joined the network and will now operate as White Pine Sotheby’s International Realty. The addition marks the brand’s continued growth in the state of Michigan and its 8th office in the state. The company is owned and operated by Rob Buffington, who leads the number one sales team in the Greater Lansing area and possesses 20 years of industry exp...

Thanks to nearly perennial temperate climate, those who live along the miles of coveted coastline or amid the seemingly endless expanse of rolling hills in and around Los Angeles easily continue to enjoy outdoor living, dining, and entertaining well after the patio umbrellas, ipe tables, and cushioned chaises longues elsewhere have been stowed for the winter. Breathtaking views augment the allure of spending time alfresco, prompting architects and desig...

Inside a Southern California Sanctuary

June 10, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Thanks to nearly perennial temperate climate, those who live along the miles of coveted coastline or amid the seemingly endless expanse of rolling hills in and around Los Angeles easily continue to enjoy outdoor living, dining, and entertaining well after the patio umbrellas, ipe tables, and cushioned chaises longues elsewhere have been stowed for the winter. Breathtaking views augment the allure of spending time alfresco, prompting architects and desig...

On the shores of ocean, river, or pond, a waterfront getaway is a buoy for modern-day living amid postcard-worthy surroundings and the soothing sounds of water. Oceanfront Oasis Sandy Stahl | Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito – East Valley Road Brokerage Atop a dramatic bluff overlooking the Pacific, this unparalleled estate affords enviable serenity and seclusion. The 4.3-acre property—comprising two parcels—is gated for privacy and features ...

Take a Deep Dive into These Four Waterfront Homes

June 8, 2024 | Melissa Couch

On the shores of ocean, river, or pond, a waterfront getaway is a buoy for modern-day living amid postcard-worthy surroundings and the soothing sounds of water. Oceanfront Oasis Sandy Stahl | Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito – East Valley Road Brokerage Atop a dramatic bluff overlooking the Pacific, this unparalleled estate affords enviable serenity and seclusion. The 4.3-acre property—comprising two parcels—is gated for privacy and features ...

Kailua, Hawaii | List Sotheby’s International Realty The resort-like property sits on more than 255 feet of beach frontage. A Rothschild’s Former Sprawling Hawaii Compound Is Selling for $32.5 Million – Mansion Global A Renovated Malibu Beach House Is on Sale for $35M – Bloomberg San Francisco’s Most Expensive Home for Sale Has a Pretty Impressive Guest List – The Wall Street Journal A Contemporary Home on New York’s Shelter Island Seeks a Record $15.5M...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, First Week in June, 2024

June 7, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Kailua, Hawaii | List Sotheby’s International Realty The resort-like property sits on more than 255 feet of beach frontage. A Rothschild’s Former Sprawling Hawaii Compound Is Selling for $32.5 Million – Mansion Global A Renovated Malibu Beach House Is on Sale for $35M – Bloomberg San Francisco’s Most Expensive Home for Sale Has a Pretty Impressive Guest List – The Wall Street Journal A Contemporary Home on New York’s Shelter Island Seeks a Record $15.5M...

One of the most influential architects of all time, Frank Lloyd Wright would have celebrated his 157th birthday this week. His designs are instantly recognizable, innovative, and timeless; each home a masterpiece embodying his vision and dedication. Explore several of his iconic designs which have been represented by Sotheby’s International Realty over the past few years. The Walker House in Carmel, California Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito...

Inside 3 Homes Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright

June 6, 2024 | Melissa Couch

One of the most influential architects of all time, Frank Lloyd Wright would have celebrated his 157th birthday this week. His designs are instantly recognizable, innovative, and timeless; each home a masterpiece embodying his vision and dedication. Explore several of his iconic designs which have been represented by Sotheby’s International Realty over the past few years. The Walker House in Carmel, California Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito...

Though the origins of the word “skyline” are somewhat hazy, according to some sources, the term was first used in reference to the cityscape of Manhattan, as represented in a lithograph by prolific New York artist Charles Graham. This seems a fitting inception, given that the city’s silhouette is one of the most recognizable in the world—anyone who has seen it in person or even merely in pictures recognizes its dazzling qualities. New York, New York | M...

Inside a Fifth Avenue Penthouse

June 4, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Though the origins of the word “skyline” are somewhat hazy, according to some sources, the term was first used in reference to the cityscape of Manhattan, as represented in a lithograph by prolific New York artist Charles Graham. This seems a fitting inception, given that the city’s silhouette is one of the most recognizable in the world—anyone who has seen it in person or even merely in pictures recognizes its dazzling qualities. New York, New York | M...

From a magnificent estate in Warrenton, Virginia, to a contemporary waterfront villa in Alassio, Italy, these are this month’s five featured notable properties for sale over US$10 Million. Warrenton, Virginia TTR Sotheby’s International Realty North Wales, a magnificent estate established circa 1713 in Fauquier County, offers unparalleled seclusion with approximately 1,482 acres of rolling fields, forests, and lush formal gardens. Originally built circa...

New and Notable Homes For Sale Over $10Million: June 2024

June 3, 2024 | Melissa Couch

From a magnificent estate in Warrenton, Virginia, to a contemporary waterfront villa in Alassio, Italy, these are this month’s five featured notable properties for sale over US$10 Million. Warrenton, Virginia TTR Sotheby’s International Realty North Wales, a magnificent estate established circa 1713 in Fauquier County, offers unparalleled seclusion with approximately 1,482 acres of rolling fields, forests, and lush formal gardens. Originally built circa...

The assertion that “everything tastes better outdoors” certainly holds true at these four distinctive homes with alfresco dining spaces. Every meal is accompanied by views of verdant grounds, grandfather trees, colorful flora, and other idyllic sights. Sophisticated Montecito Estate Barbara Koutnik | Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito – Coast Village Road Brokerage This chic 2,643-square-foot residence in desirable Montecito was designed by the...

Feasting Alfresco: 4 Stylish Homes with Outdoor Dining Areas

June 1, 2024 | Melissa Couch

The assertion that “everything tastes better outdoors” certainly holds true at these four distinctive homes with alfresco dining spaces. Every meal is accompanied by views of verdant grounds, grandfather trees, colorful flora, and other idyllic sights. Sophisticated Montecito Estate Barbara Koutnik | Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito – Coast Village Road Brokerage This chic 2,643-square-foot residence in desirable Montecito was designed by the...

New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage Located in the Osborne building, where Leonard Bernstein famously wrote ‘West Side Story,’ the apartment is asking $7.45 million. Jessica Chastain Is Putting Her Historic Manhattan Home on the Market – The Wall Street Journal 214-Acre Horse Farm Fetches $30.675M, Becoming Bedford’s Most Expensive Home – The Wall Street Journal An Early Venture Capitalist Is Selling His $2...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Final Week in May, 2024

May 31, 2024 | Melissa Couch

New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage Located in the Osborne building, where Leonard Bernstein famously wrote ‘West Side Story,’ the apartment is asking $7.45 million. Jessica Chastain Is Putting Her Historic Manhattan Home on the Market – The Wall Street Journal 214-Acre Horse Farm Fetches $30.675M, Becoming Bedford’s Most Expensive Home – The Wall Street Journal An Early Venture Capitalist Is Selling His $2...

Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that, for another consecutive year, it is the most represented real estate brand on the 2024 RealTrends’ Verified + The Thousand Individuals by Sales Volume list. Once again, Sotheby’s International Realty agents represented the majority of the Individuals by Sales Volume category, proving that more luxury agents continue choosing to affiliate with the brand than any other competitor. Several teams a...

Sotheby’s International Realty Once Again Tops RealTrends Verified + The Thousand List

May 31, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that, for another consecutive year, it is the most represented real estate brand on the 2024 RealTrends’ Verified + The Thousand Individuals by Sales Volume list. Once again, Sotheby’s International Realty agents represented the majority of the Individuals by Sales Volume category, proving that more luxury agents continue choosing to affiliate with the brand than any other competitor. Several teams a...

On May 30th, history unfolds as Sotheby’s and Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions host the first-ever live Sotheby’s International Realty auction in Europe at Sotheby’s London, a venue with a legacy dating back to 1744. North Lake Tahoe, California Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty This award-winning luxury retreat offers majestic mountain views on Lake Tahoe. The newly constructed contemporary property plays a perfect host to relaxing vacations with fam...

Preview the First-Ever Sotheby’s International Realty Auction in London

May 29, 2024 | Melissa Couch

On May 30th, history unfolds as Sotheby’s and Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions host the first-ever live Sotheby’s International Realty auction in Europe at Sotheby’s London, a venue with a legacy dating back to 1744. North Lake Tahoe, California Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty This award-winning luxury retreat offers majestic mountain views on Lake Tahoe. The newly constructed contemporary property plays a perfect host to relaxing vacations with fam...

“To be successful, you must be able to balance all the details—small and large,” advises Bay Area–based interior designer April Sheldon, who for decades has shared a life and home with renowned graphic designer, artist, and photographer John Casado. These creative virtuosi have achieved such a unique balance in their uncommon, enviable oasis in San Francisco’s dynamic South of Market neighborhood. Attention to larger aesthetic elements—think flooring an...

Inside an Artful Oasis in SoMa

May 28, 2024 | Melissa Couch

“To be successful, you must be able to balance all the details—small and large,” advises Bay Area–based interior designer April Sheldon, who for decades has shared a life and home with renowned graphic designer, artist, and photographer John Casado. These creative virtuosi have achieved such a unique balance in their uncommon, enviable oasis in San Francisco’s dynamic South of Market neighborhood. Attention to larger aesthetic elements—think flooring an...

Situated privately on an expansive lot, Serenity is a breathtaking retreat in the prestigious La Moraleja neighborhood in the heart of Madrid. Madrid, Spain | Clara Figares, Madrid Sotheby’s International Realty The residence is equipped with a range of amenities designed to enhance daily living, including a balcony, outdoor pool, indoor pool, spa, hot tub, and an in-home fitness center. Additionally, the property offers a screening room, terraces, and ...

Inside a Masterpiece of Modern Architecture in Madrid, Spain

May 27, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Situated privately on an expansive lot, Serenity is a breathtaking retreat in the prestigious La Moraleja neighborhood in the heart of Madrid. Madrid, Spain | Clara Figares, Madrid Sotheby’s International Realty The residence is equipped with a range of amenities designed to enhance daily living, including a balcony, outdoor pool, indoor pool, spa, hot tub, and an in-home fitness center. Additionally, the property offers a screening room, terraces, and ...

From a US$21M sale in Montecito, California, to an AUD$13.7M sale in Balnarring, Australia, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in April. Montecito, California Sally Hanseth | Sotheby’s International Realty– Montecito – Coast Village Road Brokerage, US$21M Newport Beach, California Cain Group | Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, US$14.8M Balnarring, Australia Robert Curtain | Peninsula Sotheby’s Int...

Significant Sales: April 2024 Highlights

May 26, 2024 | Melissa Couch

From a US$21M sale in Montecito, California, to an AUD$13.7M sale in Balnarring, Australia, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in April. Montecito, California Sally Hanseth | Sotheby’s International Realty– Montecito – Coast Village Road Brokerage, US$21M Newport Beach, California Cain Group | Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, US$14.8M Balnarring, Australia Robert Curtain | Peninsula Sotheby’s Int...

Choosing a bold, eye-catching shade for any surface is an easy way to transform a room from mundane to mesmerizing. Whether in the heart of the city or steps from the coast, these homes use vivid hues to add vitality and verve. Sophisticated Modern Beach House The Slater Team | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Hampton Brokerage Enveloped by some 40 acres of peaceful preserve land, this 2,850-square-foot haven combines the rustic charm of a well-lo...

The Bold and the Beautiful: 4 Homes with Vibrant Interiors

May 25, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Choosing a bold, eye-catching shade for any surface is an easy way to transform a room from mundane to mesmerizing. Whether in the heart of the city or steps from the coast, these homes use vivid hues to add vitality and verve. Sophisticated Modern Beach House The Slater Team | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Hampton Brokerage Enveloped by some 40 acres of peaceful preserve land, this 2,850-square-foot haven combines the rustic charm of a well-lo...

Honolulu, Hawaii | List Sotheby’s International Realty, Hawaii This unique home, situated on Honolulu, Hawaii, celebrates peace and tranquility —and it can be yours for $9.281M. This $9.281M Honolulu Home Champions Modern Minimalism – Forbes A $23.5 Million Home Could Break a Record in Bethesda—Again – The Wall Street Journal $1.5 Million-Dollar Homes in California – The New York Times Move into a castle with stables, covered and outdoor arenas, swimmi...

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Fourth Week in May, 2024

May 24, 2024 | Melissa Couch

Honolulu, Hawaii | List Sotheby’s International Realty, Hawaii This unique home, situated on Honolulu, Hawaii, celebrates peace and tranquility —and it can be yours for $9.281M. This $9.281M Honolulu Home Champions Modern Minimalism – Forbes A $23.5 Million Home Could Break a Record in Bethesda—Again – The Wall Street Journal $1.5 Million-Dollar Homes in California – The New York Times Move into a castle with stables, covered and outdoor arenas, swimmi...

For many, vehicles are required when running a circuit of errands to fulfill a variety of daily necessities. In the near future, all that will be needed is an elevator. The vertical integration of communities—an entire village of residents, retailers, and recreation in a single skyscraper—is on the ascent in the world of high-rise luxury condos. These communities encompass areas to live, work, and play, including verdant areas to enjoy natural scenery a...

Exploring the Rise of Vertical Communities

May 23, 2024 | Melissa Couch

For many, vehicles are required when running a circuit of errands to fulfill a variety of daily necessities. In the near future, all that will be needed is an elevator. The vertical integration of communities—an entire village of residents, retailers, and recreation in a single skyscraper—is on the ascent in the world of high-rise luxury condos. These communities encompass areas to live, work, and play, including verdant areas to enjoy natural scenery a...

After earning degrees from Yale and Columbia, American architect and urban planner Grosvenor Atterbury joined the illustrious firm of McKim, Mead & White, a decision perhaps influenced by the fact that Stanford White had designed the Atterburys’ country home in Southampton. The young architect launched a career that encompassed a broad range of projects, from townhouses and loft buildings to the Trinity-Pawling School and a number of vacation estates in...

Inside the Legendary Atterbury Estate

May 21, 2024 | Melissa Couch

After earning degrees from Yale and Columbia, American architect and urban planner Grosvenor Atterbury joined the illustrious firm of McKim, Mead & White, a decision perhaps influenced by the fact that Stanford White had designed the Atterburys’ country home in Southampton. The young architect launched a career that encompassed a broad range of projects, from townhouses and loft buildings to the Trinity-Pawling School and a number of vacation estates in...

How many times have you perused high-end design tips in a glossy lifestyle magazine or an esteemed architecture editorial, only to notice that those trends are passé in a matter of months? Some styles have mere moments to shine before fading to obscurity; while other trends demonstrate a recursive pattern, returning cyclically across the years or decades. But there are also certain aesthetic sensibilities that, viewed holistically over time, have not o...

Timeless Design Trends to Elevate Your Home

May 20, 2024 | Melissa Couch

How many times have you perused high-end design tips in a glossy lifestyle magazine or an esteemed architecture editorial, only to notice that those trends are passé in a matter of months? Some styles have mere moments to shine before fading to obscurity; while other trends demonstrate a recursive pattern, returning cyclically across the years or decades. But there are also certain aesthetic sensibilities that, viewed holistically over time, have not o...

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