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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.
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Serene and sophisticated, this 8,000-square-foot Hamptons residence—along with its heated pool, sun-washed terraces, and glorious grounds and gardens—is one of a very few homes in the prestigious Fordune Estate, founded by a scion of American icon Henry Ford. For more than a century, the Hamptons have drawn prominent members of society and distinguished dynasties. One of the most notable of these was the family of Henry Ford II, grandson of the automotive industry pioneer, who established his family’s 250-acre oceanfront compound in 1960, encompassing Channel Pond and other inlets near Mecox Bay as well as the dunes and sandy shoreline of Flying Point Beach. That property has since been transformed into a highly coveted gated community known as the Fordune Estate. Water Mill, New York| Michaela Keszler, Paulina Keszler, Sotheby’s International Realty – Southampton Brokerage Serene and sophisticated, this meticulously maintained and updated 8,000-square-foot home is one of a very few residences ensconced within that prestigious compound. Generous in scale and suffused by a bright, airy, open quality, it is a true oasis in a setting that is inextricably linked with its enviable prestigious surroundings. Designed in 1999 by architect Michael Goldman and reimagined in 2023 by esteemed Scottsdale-based designer Mathew Boland, the residence blends timeless style with distinctive contemporary flair, creating an ambience that is both urbane and inviting. The ideally proportioned living and entertaining spaces include formal living and dining rooms with soaring beamed ceilings and a library or den with a fireplace and built-in bookshelves. The cook’s kitchen boasts an island, custom cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, top-caliber appliances, and an office alcove; a light-filled family room with an outsize bay window adjoins. Opportunities for relaxing and gathering continue on the lower level, which offers a media room, a massage room, and generous storage, including a cedar-lined closet. The luxurious primary suite enjoys a convenient location on the main level; a truly restful retreat, it includes two walk-in closets and dressing rooms as well as an elegant marble-clad bath. Accompanied by a thoughtful coffee bar, three chic guest suites benefit from the privacy and treetop views of the uppermost level, while additional accommodations—for visitors or staff—are secluded on the lowest level. On the upper floor, a versatile unfinished wing of roughly 2,600 square feet could be adapted to serve as a studio, fitness or meditation space, or additional bedrooms. The landscapes of southern France serve as inspiration for the glorious 2.5-acre grounds and gardens. Beyond the vast, breezy screened porch are a heated gunite swimming pool with deck jets, sun-washed stone terraces, a walled garden with a classical fountain, a gazebo, a potting shed, swaths of impossibly lush lawn affording space for a tennis court, mature trees, and an array of vibrant flourishing flora. The adjoining protected reserve helps maintain an uninterrupted pastoral view and the sense of serene privacy. Fordune’s exclusive sandy ocean beach is minutes away, allowing a discerning new owner the opportunity to continue the Ford family’s tradition of a life of consummate seclusion and convenience in one of the most desirable seaside locales. Discover luxury homes for sale and rent around the world on sothebysrealty.com
Bridging the gap between indoor and outdoor living, the veranda’s versatility is part of its enduring allure, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Los Feliz, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage Outdoor living is one of summer’s greatest pleasures, but at the season’s height, strong daytime sun makes shade an absolute necessity. As early as the 1700s, homes in the American South counteracted the weather with a custom-built veranda: an open-air porch covered by an extension of the roof to provide quick relief from the heat and protection from rain and wind when required. This architectural element finds its roots across oceans in ancient dwellings from the Indian subcontinent. Its popularity later spread to British and subsequently American building design via colonial development. Today, in luxury residences across the United States, a veranda is still revered as the original manifestation of indoor-outdoor living, providing the flexibility to enjoy al fresco downtime and company, whatever the forecast. Purchase, New York | Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty “I think porches today have the same appeal as they did hundreds of years ago,” says architect Jeffrey Dungan, whose eponymous architecture and design studio is based in Mountain Brook, Alabama. “Verandas lend you the connection to the outdoors without the inconveniences that come with being truly outside.” Traditionally, a veranda wraps the front and sides of a house as “the de facto front door,” explains Dungan. It’s not only an inviting spot to cool off, but also “where you would entertain guests, like the Southern equivalent to a parlor in British homes.” To allow ample space under those eaves for entertaining, relaxing and even dining, the best examples are 14- to 15-feet deep, he advises. Hendersonville, North Carolina | Premier Sotheby’s International Realty The sweeping veranda of this nine-bedroom home in Hendersonville, North Carolina, has plenty of weatherproof square footage from which to admire the surrounding landscape. Originally built in 1855, the house was redesigned half a century later by Richard Sharp Smith, a supervisor on North Carolina’s landmark Biltmore Estate, while the gardens had input from Frederick Law Olmsted, the influential designer behind New York’s Central and Prospect Parks. Acknowledging both their contributions, the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Equally storied is a 1912-built estate in Purchase, New York, which was a key location for the 1969 film “Goodbye, Columbus,” based on the Philip Roth novella of the same name. It offers views of its more than 11 acres of park-like grounds from a veranda adjacent to its main living room. Although both these homes were constructed more than a century ago, their indoor-outdoor design schemes are still in high demand today. Johns Creek, Georgia | Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty “Buyers aren’t looking for another room as much as they’re looking for another way to enjoy the home,” says Paul Wegener, global real estate advisor at Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty. “A great veranda becomes part of everyday life. First cup of coffee, first glass of wine in the evening, the place to watch the kids play in the yard, or to sit and enjoy the beautiful view.” One of Wegener’s listings, a 1998-built six-bedroom home in Johns Creek, Georgia, has second-story verandas framing the entire rear facade that, in his words, “become another living room, just with fresh air.” The space is comfortably furnished with an abundance of cozy seating and carpets, oversized lanterns, and even a firepit. Los Feliz, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage In regions where rain is infrequent, an effective veranda might not need full coverage. Once owned by filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille, this 1913-built Hollywood estate fashions its rear-facing veranda like a pergola, allowing sunlight to pass through its slatted roof toward the six-bedroom house’s large windows. In our climate-conscious era, minimizing direct sun exposure avoids raising the interior temperature. “The veranda is the synaptic gap, or the connective tissue, between the interiors, the conditioned space of the house, and the outdoors,” says Dungan. For homebuyers, its enduring allure is both romantic and functional. “Spaces that allow you to connect to nature and your surroundings are so special,” he adds. Dream of waterside living? Enjoy the view from the world’s most beautiful boathouses
Wealth creation doesn’t stand still. As new fortunes are made, where that wealth resides also changes. Two recent reports offer a snapshot of the globe’s most affluent locations today—and where they could be in the future. North America currently hosts the greatest store of global wealth, with high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) accumulating a total of US$32.9TN by the end of 2025, according to the World Wealth Report 2026, published by Capgemini, June 4, 2026. That’s up 9.9% on 2024. However, Asia Pacific saw the fastest wealth acceleration between 2024 and 2025, according to the research, with 10.5% growth resulting in the region’s HNWIs holding US$29.7TN in 2025. Meanwhile, 2026 Global Wealth Report: The Great Reordering, published by Boston Consulting Group, May 27, 2026, focused solely on emerging market wealth. It predicts that financial wealth will increase by US$6.89TN across emerging markets between 2025 and 2030. India is set to lead this charge, according to the report, generating US$2.37TN in new financial wealth by 2030. It is followed by Brazil (US$1.08TN), and Mexico (US$0.55TN). “The affluent remain engaged and confident in the luxury housing market,” says Philip A. White Jr., president and CEO, Sotheby’s International Realty, in the company’s 2026 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook report. Cover Property: Greece Sotheby’s International Realty
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