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With its Mediterranean climate, sun-drenched beaches, and tile roofs atop charming hillside homes, Santa Barbara has earned the moniker “American Riviera.” The peaceful community, just over an hour or so north of Los Angeles and home to approximately 90,000 permanent residents, is embraced by the Pacific Ocean on the south and Santa Ynez Mountains on the north.
Great Falls, Virginia | TTR Sotheby’s International Realty This month’s properties share a strong connection to their surroundings, from city skylines and coastlines to vineyards and private acreage. Thoughtful architecture, craftsmanship, and a sense of privacy define each home, with interiors and outdoor spaces designed to work seamlessly together. Despite their varied settings and styles, these residences offer a consistent focus on livability, character, and lasting appeal. A Cotswold’s Inspired Estate in Great Falls, VA Great Falls, Virginia | TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Tucked away on five private acres in Great Falls, this Cotswold-inspired estate feels like a secluded countryside retreat just outside Washington, D.C. Inside, warm European character meets grand-scale living, with inviting spaces designed for both quiet family life and memorable gatherings. Rich materials and thoughtful craftsmanship shape the interiors, while gardens, a pool, and outdoor living areas extend the home. Hollywood Heritage in the Hills of Los Feliz Los Angeles, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage Once part of Hollywood’s golden age, this Los Feliz estate was long associated with filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille, who shaped its early legacy. The property unfolds across expansive grounds, where mature landscaping and multiple structures form a private compound. Its classic Hollywood architecture is softened by time and layered privacy. From its elevated position, the estate captures sweeping views and a quiet separation from the city below. Vineyard Living in St. Helena St. Helena, California| Sotheby’s International Realty – St. Helena Brokerage In the heart of St. Helena, this Napa Valley estate feels shaped by its surroundings, where vineyard rows and open countryside set a steady, unhurried rhythm. Spanning nearly 20 acres, the property moves between cultivated gardens, open land, and a residence that sits lightly within the landscape. The result is a setting that feels grounded yet open, where indoor and outdoor living blend naturally into one continuous experience. A Premier Equestrian Estate in Wellington, FL Wellington, Florida | Equestrian Sotheby’s International Realty Within Wellington’s coveted equestrian community, this estate balances refined residential living with world-class horse facilities. The main residence is generously scaled, with elegant interiors that flow into resort-style outdoor spaces designed for both relaxation and entertaining. Beyond the home, professional barns, arenas, and extensive equine infrastructure support serious training and competition. A Tribeca Penthouse Commands the Skyline New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage Rising above the streets of Tribeca, this penthouse occupies the top of a converted warehouse, reflecting its industrial character. Interiors extend upward and outward to expansive terraces, with long views across the Hudson River and downtown skyline. Light moves through the space throughout the day, softening the contrast between historic structure and contemporary design, while maintaining a close connection to the energy of Lower Manhattan. Coastal Living at Cape Elizabeth’s Staples Point Cape Elizabeth, Maine | Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty As you arrive at Staples Point, the drive narrows and the landscape opens to a rare stretch of Maine coastline. The home is carefully positioned to capture the movement of the Atlantic from nearly every room, with expansive glass and natural materials that echo the rugged shoreline. Interiors strike a balance between warmth and refinement, designed for both quiet coastal living and effortless entertaining. A Modernist Landmark Residence Fort Worth, Texas | Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Designed by I. M. Pei, this Fort Worth residence brings a rare architectural pedigree to a private setting in Westover Hills. Defined by bold geometry, expansive glass, and precise spatial composition, the home emphasizes light, proportion, and flow. Interiors unfold on a gallery-like scale, with expansive rooms balanced by more intimate, enclosed spaces. Discover luxury homes for sale and rent around the world on sothebysrealty.com
Our monthly series asks: How do you bring color into luxury design? The purple-lilac spectrum is having a moment, writes Jill Krasny Charlottesville, Virginia | Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty Some homes make a lasting impression while others quickly fade from the mind. Almost always, the design and color scheme has something to do with it. Green enhances old-world interiors, while yellow, used in the right way, is joyfully uplifting. Shades of purple and lilac—which our series on color in luxury design turns to next—have a tricky reputation, but are very much back in vogue, working best in homes with a period feel. That’s partly because of the color’s “almost noble past,” says Stephanie Schabot, the design director of Pembrooke & Ives, a New York-based interior design firm. “Purple in any form was once so rare and costly to produce that it was reserved for royalty and the church.” Years later, in the Victorian era, it became a mainstay of wallpapers, upholstery and ceramics, which also picked up on purple’s floral reference points. Rancho Santa Fe, California | Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty Interestingly, Victorian widows were encouraged to move on to wearing lilac after an initial mourning period of dressing in black, a detail that points to the shade’s more uplifting qualities. These were also drawn on a century later. The Hyatt House Hotel, a midcentury-modern building in Lincolnwood, Illinois, designed by Hungarian architect John Macsai, featured a purple glazed-brick exterior, earning it the nickname of the “Purple Hotel.” Nowadays, Schabot sees clients favoring the not-quite-purple shade of lilac for their hallways, bedrooms and occasionally bathrooms—“places where light moves slowly and people want to feel something,” she says. “There’s a real appetite right now for color that carries emotion,” she continues, and lilac, with its echoes of wisteria and jacaranda blooms in late spring, evokes feelings of calm, innocence and nostalgia. Charlottesville, Virginia | Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty The aptly named Sunday Lilac, a French provincial-style estate in Charlottesville, Virginia, features a stately dining-room suite drenched in a muted lilac with adjacent moody-blue cabinetry and a bold chandelier hanging from the ceiling. The bright turquoise light fixture exudes energy, says Schabot, while brass sconces and a sunburst mirror draw out the warmth of the wall color. A thoughtfully restored mansion in Ermoupolis, the capital of Syros island in the Greek Cyclades, has a lilac-accented bedroom that evokes the sorbet colors of sunset. “The Aegean sky in late afternoon is lilac,” says Schabot, “and this bedroom seems to draw direct inspiration from the light and landscape, which is a beautiful reference point.” Syros, Greece | Greece Sotheby’s International Realty A blush-colored bathroom in a luxury coastal home in Lielupe, Latvia, similarly echoes the silvery light of the Baltic Sea. The simple metallic fixtures pair well with lilac, says Schabot, creating a “quiet magic,” enhanced by the monochrome pattern on the floor. Meanwhile, the grayish-lilac exterior of a mansion in Scarsdale, the affluent commuter neighborhood about a half-hour from New York City, also makes a bold statement in a subtle way. “An exterior must hold through every season,” says Schabot, “and the fact it breathes rather than shouts says everything about the power of a well-chosen tone.” Scarsdale, New York | Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty Lilac, in particular, pairs well with warm colors, especially when they have a blush or honey base, says Schabot, who frequently finds herself turning to Farrow & Ball’s Elephant’s Breath, a paint color that reads gray, but carries a subtle hint of magenta. “Those shared warm undertones mean the two pair well with each other,” she says, not unlike the blooms on the jacaranda trees lining the road to a home in Rancho Santa Fe. Explore our Color Chart design series, from zingy orange, bold red and joyful pink to classic green, calming white, crowd-pleasing blue and uplifting yellow
In the enviable enclave of Studio City’s Silver Triangle, this six-bedroom farmhouse-inspired home and guesthouse are dedicated to a life of self-assured style and quiet, natural ease. Homes in a wide variety of architectural styles line the quiet, tree-lined lanes of Studio City’s Silver Triangle—an enclave of convenience, charm, and subtle sophistication with a strong sense of community and proximity to an array of amenities and the trappings of the entertainment industry. This new modern residence—distinguished by its rustic-refined farmhouse inspiration—blends timeless natural materials, designer finishes, and welcome luxuries to create a sanctuary of impeccable panache and chic comfort in a sought-after location. Studio City, California | Bryan Abrams, Phoebe Abrams| Sotheby’s International Realty – Sherman Oaks Brokerage The thoughtfully minimalist interiors, painterly natural light, effortless openness, and organic hues create an immediate impression in the foyer, which is anchored by a gracefully curving staircase and introduces the high ceilings, white oak beams, art walls, and wide-plank hardwood floors found throughout the home. Living and dining rooms were designed for formal gatherings, while the family room is a warm, welcoming space with a fireplace flanked by sturdy built-in bookshelves. Easily accessible from the living and entertaining spaces is a chef’s kitchen with a dual-oven Wolf induction range, a Sub-Zero refrigerator-freezer, an oversized island with counter seating, abundant white oak Shaker cabinets, and Taj Mahal quartzite counters. Window walls in the breakfast area turn the enveloping scenery—namely, a solitary mature olive tree—into interactive art that can be enjoyed at any hour of the day. In nearly every space, oversized windows afford a glorious glow, and glass doors blur the lines between indoors and out. The owner’s suite is tucked away on the upper level; it includes a boutique-worthy walk-in closet and a bright spa-inspired bath with a spacious glass-walled shower and a relaxing soaking tub. Three additional bedrooms, each soothing and serene in its own way, share this peaceful floor; two have glass doors opening to idyllic balconies. In the six and one-half baths, natural hues—seen in handsome wood, rugged stone, and mineral-toned tiles—harmonize with modern lines and contemporary fixtures and finishes. Short- and long-term visitors will appreciate the seclusion and style of the freestanding guesthouse, which offers one bedroom and bath accompanied by a chic living room and a thoughtfully equipped kitchen. Consummately versatile, the space could also serve as a studio for the artistically inclined. The dedication to minimalism and the congenial farmhouse aesthetic notwithstanding, the estate is replete with contemporary comforts and conveniences, including solar panels, security cameras, integrated speakers, top-tier internet connectivity, and smart home control systems. Ringed with a virtual wall of greenery, the perfectly private landscaped courtyard is a refreshing escape. Steps outside the family room is an alluring pool and spa along with a sun-washed terrace composed of eye-catching flagstone and a dining pergola. At the other end of the property, off the living room and office, is an enviable natural indulgence: a wide swath of impossibly lush green lawn that solidifies this home’s dedication to a life of pure, quiet ease. Discover luxury homes for sale and rent around the world on sothebysrealty.com
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