Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in December, 2024

 New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage The Midtown property boasts seven wood-burning fireplaces, picturesque French doors, and a quaint bi-level garden. Bob Dylan’s Former Manhattan Townhouse Hits the Market for $7.25 Million – Galerie ‘King of Diamonds’ Harry Winston’s Former Upper East Side Apartment Sells for $24.5M – Mansion Global This $23.3M Contemporary L.A. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in December, 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

What Is A Perfect Home for A Capricorn?

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Hardworking Capricorns need a well-crafted home with smart details, writes Jill Krasny London, England | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty Scorpios may crave a home that feels like a luxurious private retreat, while free-spirited Sagittarians thrive in open spaces that truly reflect who they are. The wise Capricorn is a different beast altogether, so as its zodiac season gets underway (December 22-January 20), it’s time to ask: how do you design the perfect home for a Capricorn?  Continue reading What Is A Perfect Home for A Capricorn? at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Inside a Manhattan Townhouse with a Longstanding Cultural Legacy

One of 20 residences comprising an enviable enclave with a communal garden, this hideaway—once the home of Mary Tyler Moore, Franco Zeffirelli, and Bob Dylan—combines period detailing with contemporary conveniences. Until the late 1800s, the East River flowed along the coast of Manhattan into a crescent-shaped cove known as Turtle Bay. While the inlet has long since been transformed, the neighborhood that grew up around it retains its name, serving as an enduring reminder of more pastoral days. Continue reading Inside a Manhattan Townhouse with a Longstanding Cultural Legacy at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Meet the Designers Perfecting the Art of Lighting

Three female lighting designers blend artistic inspiration and material exploration to illuminate your home, writes Riya Patel Dubai-based designer Caroline Coirault-Jonqueres crafting her lamp bases When it came to finding exciting lighting for her own home, the only options for Rowena Morgan-Cox were established design icons or trying her luck with vintage finds. The struggle to source something unique led the British creative to set up Palefire Studio: a London atelier making playful lighting in small batches. Continue reading Meet the Designers Perfecting the Art of Lighting at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in December, 2024

 New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty East Side Manhatttan Brokerage This historic brownstone was once owned by the legendary musician, artist, and poet Bob Dylan. You’ll Be in Good Company if You Buy This Midtown Manhattan Townhouse – The Spaces Inside a $4.4M Midcentury Compound in the Mountains Above Malibu – Robb Report Inside A $25M Penthouse In The Sohmer Piano Building, Manhattan – Country & Townhouse This Old Sonoma Schoolhouse Graduated Into a $6.5M Three-Bedroom Home – Dwell A Secluded Mid-Century Home in the Mountains Above Malibu Hits the Market for $2.6 Million – Robb Report Shingled Traditional in Bridgehampton Gets $13.49 Million – 27 East $3 Million Homes in California – The New York Times G-Dragon’s Seoul Building Penthouse Asks $14 Million – Mansion Global American Eagle CEO Wants $33.9M for Florida Penthouse Spanning Over 10,000 Square Feet – Cottages & Gardens Ultimate Festive Party Homes Listed With Sotheby’s International Realty – The Luxury Report A Coastal Masterpiece: John Portman’s Iconic Sea Island Residence Listed for $40 Million – The Life of Luxury Dawn Chorus, Churchill’s Swimming Pool, and a Buy-One-Get-One-Free Deal on a Tropical Island – Country Life 84 Onslow Gardens: South Kensington Modern Apartment With Interiors by Olga Ashby – The London News Bayswater Maisonette With Hyde Park Views Listed With Sotheby’s International Realty – The London News Important Studio House in St John’s Wood Finds a Buyer – PrimeResi Sprawling Six-Bed Spread in Paddington Fetches Over £7.5M – PrimeResi Inviting Homes Near National Parks – The Week Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in December, 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

The Trends That Will Define 2025

From sustainable architecture to community connections, home trends for 2025 are all about spaces that nurture wellbeing, writes Mandi Keighran Berkeley, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty With the new year arriving, interior design and architecture trends look set to emphasize intentional living, driven by an ongoing cultural shift towards wellness, sustainability and meaningful connection with both community and nature. Beyond simply surface-level aesthetics, these trends embrace a more holistic approach. Homes are increasingly designed as sanctuaries that integrate nature, mindfulness and technology in innovative ways, enhancing everyday life. Continue reading The Trends That Will Define 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

The Benefits of Living in a Creative City

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

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

Explore the exceptional properties showcased in our exclusive lounge at Art Basel Miami Beach this weekend. Each one serves as a gateway to an extraordinary way of living – as unique as the art on display at the show San Francisco, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage Duxbury, Massachusetts | South Shore Sotheby’s International Realty Palm Coast, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Bal Barbour, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Los Angeles, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage North Palm Beach, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage Manalapan, Florida | Equestrian Sotheby’s International Realty Sonoma, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Wine Country Brokerage Palm Beach, Florida | Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage Greenwich, Connecticut | Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage Golden Beach, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Osterville, Massachusetts | Sotheby’s International Realty – Osterville Brokerage Miami Beach, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage West Palm Beach, Florida | Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage Alexandria, Virginia | TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Sea Island, Georgia | Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty Coral Gables, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty What makes the perfect home for an art and design collection? Continue reading All the Homes Featured in Our Art Basel Miami Beach Collectors Lounge at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in December, 2025

 Kent, Connecticut | William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty Set on 41 private acres, the sculptural home revolves around a massive double-height living room. 1980s Home by Charles Gwathmey in Kent, Connecticut, Hits the Market – Dwell Designer Sara Story Just Sold Her Revamped Gilded Age Beauty on the Hudson River for a Record Price – Cottages & Gardens $825,000 Homes in California – The New York Times Inviting Homes in Montana – The Week Trentman House by Hugh Newell Jacobsen in Georgetown, Washington, DC – Robb Report The Conservatory Shower Is Taking Over Stylish Bathrooms – Architectural Digest Entelechy II by Architect John Portman in the USA – Wallpaper The Best House for Sale in the World Right Now—And We’re Furious That It’s Not in the UK – Country Life Entelechy II by John Portman – Elite Traveler Chateau-Like Houston Mansion Asking $25M Sells – Mansion Global ‘Mean Girls’ Actress Lizzy Caplan Lists Longtime Los Angeles Home for $2.85M – Mansion Global Polychromatic Stained Glass Animates This $5M Contemporary in California’s Carmel Valley – Robb Report Is This $8.8M Apartment the Most Colorful Home in Manhattan? Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in December, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Spotlight On: Miami Beach, The Design Mecca

Architects, designers and fairs have transformed the seaside city into a cultural hub year round, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Miami Beach, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Miami Beach’s design heritage may be perennially visible in its abundance of seaside art deco architecture. However, as art and design aficionados flock to the city each December for Art Basel Miami Beach—of which Sotheby’s International Realty is a proud show partner—as well as the accompanying collectible design fair, Design Miami, it becomes obvious that the destination’s influence is global. Continue reading Spotlight On: Miami Beach, The Design Mecca at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Inside a Golden-Domed Penthouse in Manhattan

Atop the Beaux-Arts building at 170 Fifth Avenue, a dazzling gold dome has been transformed into a spectacular penthouse condominium The Manhattan skyline is replete with towering landmarks readily recognized the world over—among them the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, Woolworth and Steinway Towers, the Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center, and the Flatiron Building. While the Beaux-Arts building at 170 Fifth Avenue is far from the tallest or best known of those crown jewels, it remains an unmistakable, irreplaceable piece of New York history. Continue reading Inside a Golden-Domed Penthouse in Manhattan at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Collecting Focus: Watches

As Tom Brady’s watches come to auction, a new era of fun reflects revived interest in wristwear, writes Thor Svaboe Watches from Tom Brady’s collection. Courtesy of Sotheby’s You might not wear a watch, or see the need for this instrument of time given the ubiquity of the smartphone, but a new audience has awakened to wrist craftsmanship over buzzing notifications. The pandemic gave life to a new wave of interest and skyrocketing values, and while we may now be edging past the trend of watch collecting as asset management, the collecting community continues to strengthen and grow.  Continue reading Collecting Focus: Watches at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

How to Design the Perfect Kitchen

At-home entertaining hits its peak with the holiday season. For a space that rises to the challenge, it pays to get personal, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Healdsburg, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage With the holiday season upon us, kitchens have to perform at their best. Recent research has shown that personalization is key. According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s 2024 Kitchen Trends Report, “innovative personalized designs”—supported by customizable appliances, bespoke cabinetry and integrated storage—are among homeowners’ top requests for the room. Continue reading How to Design the Perfect Kitchen at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Inside Two Rare Contemporary Residences in the Historic Mission District

This unique building in San Francisco’s historic Mission district comprises two residences of exemplary contemporary design, setting a new standard for creative construction and light-filled modern luxury While each of San Francisco’s neighborhoods offers distinctive delights, the colorful, celebrated Mission is perhaps the city’s richest in history and culture as well as its most diverse and desirable. Originally inhabited by the Ohlone people, the area eventually called to Spanish missionaries, who began settling there in the 1700s, and the eponymous Mission Dolores chapel, the oldest structure in the city, stands as a glimpse into part of the past. Continue reading Inside Two Rare Contemporary Residences in the Historic Mission District at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Significant Sales: October 2024 Highlights

From a US$15M sale in Las Vegas, Nevada, to a €7M sale in Chianti, Italy, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network in October. Las Vegas, Nevada Ben Harris, Natalia Harris | Las Vegas Sotheby’s International Realty, US$15M View properties in Las Vegas, Nevada Chicago, Illinois Tim Salm, Ryan Preuett | Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, US$14.25M View properties in Chicago, Illinois Bridgehampton, New York Susan Green, Sally Thompson, Kathy Konzet | Sotheby’s International Realty – Bridgehampton Brokerage, US$10.813.49 View properties in Bridgehampton, New York Mountain Village, Colorado Matthew Hintermeister | LIV Sotheby’s International Realty, US$10.9M View properties in Mountain Village, Colorado Chianti, Italy Sara Castriota Scanderbeg | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty, €7M View properties in Chianti, Italy Discover previous editions of Significant Sales on the blog Continue reading Significant Sales: October 2024 Highlights at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week of November, 2024

 Del Mar, California | Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty The newly built residence in Del Mar is 12 years in the making because of strict building rules on the water. Beach Compound Down the Street From Bill Gates’s Southern California Home Lists for $75 Million – Mansion Global Mansion Global Daily: Chris Wallace Lists Washington, D.C., Home – Mansion Global One of San Francisco’s Oldest Homes Sells in Less Than a Month – The Wall Street Journal This $5M Calabasas Midcentury Comes With an Airstream and a Backyard Cantina – Dwell Ex Hedge Fund Manager Sells Coastal California Estate for $65M – Mansion Global Filmmaker Matthew Cooper Is Selling a Renovated Mid-Century Malibu Beach House – Mansion Global Kiefer Sutherland, the House Where the Actor Lived Is Up for Sale – Vanity Fair Italy Historic Napa Hotel The Francis House Is Sold for $9.6M—10 Years After It Was Saved From Demolition – Realtor.com Former Bay Area Home of Peanuts Creator Charles M. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week of November, 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

What Is a Perfect Home for a Sagittarius?

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? For Sagittarius, an expansive, light-filled space is ideal, writes Jill Krasny London, England | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty Home decor inspiration can come from anywhere, including an unexpected place: astrology. But whereas moody Scorpios prefer a home that feels like a private retreat, outgoing Sagittarians may crave something different. As their zodiac season gets underway (November 22-December 21), it’s time to ask: how do you design the perfect home for a Sagittarius?  Continue reading What Is a Perfect Home for a Sagittarius? at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Sotheby’s International Realty and Art Basel Miami Beach

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

Inside Ingrid Michaelson’s Serene Los Angeles Oasis

This 1928 villa—the current home of acclaimed singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson—is suffused with timeless Mediterranean accents, the contemporary stylings of celebrity designer Francesca Grace, dramatic views, and a feeling of warmth and comfort In her 2009 song “Are We There Yet,” acclaimed singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson muses about the idea of home and trying to find it, asking herself and the listener “We keep driving round in circles.… Are we there yet?” In real life, Michaelson knew what she was looking for—and found it here, in this 1928 home in the exclusive L.A. Continue reading Inside Ingrid Michaelson’s Serene Los Angeles Oasis at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

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

Material innovation, quality craftsmanship and pops of color are at the heart of interiors designed by Chen’s firm MKCA, writes Alex Bozikovic The kitchen of MKCA’s Nomad Loft in New York. Photograph: Brooke Holm Michael K. Chen designs in full color. The New York architect’s houses and flats are splashed with grapefruit-hued plaster walls, avocado kitchens and cerulean ceilings. For Chen and his practice, Michael K. Chen Architecture (MKCA), color—as well as texture and the marks of handcraft—are parts of life, and therefore they belong in a home. Continue reading Meet Michael K. Chen, the New York Architect with an Eye for Detail at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in November, 2024

 Berlin, Germany | Berlin Sotheby’s International Realty A mid-century bungalow built for U.S. Army staff stationed in post-war Berlin is now on the market   It’s No ‘Two Buck Chuck.’ California Winery Where Brand Charles Shaw Got Its Start Lists for $35M – Mansion Global This $25M Flatiron Penthouse Features a Gold Dome – Bloomberg Kiefer Sutherland’s Former NYC Townhouse Renovated Impeccably by Steven Gambrel Lists for $20.5M – Cottages & Gardens A Piece of American Architecture in Berlin, Built for U.S. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in November, 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Spotlight on Brisbane: Australia’s Blossoming Cultural Hub

With a thriving arts scene, the capital of Queensland is developing into one of the country’s most vibrant creative destinations, writes Mandi Keighran Brisbane, Australia | Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty Brisbane, the capital of Australia’s “Sunshine State,” Queensland, is swiftly transforming from a destination known for its outdoor lifestyle and year-round good weather into one of the nation’s foremost creative hubs—a shift accelerated by its role as host of the upcoming 2032 Summer Olympics. Continue reading Spotlight on Brisbane: Australia’s Blossoming Cultural Hub at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Inside a Palm Beach Oasis

Enduring Mediterranean-inspired style; bright, streamlined modern interiors; and an ideal location mere moments from the landmarks and sunny shoreline of Palm Beach make this spacious townhome a veritable paradise of one’s own. When business tycoon Henry Flagler first visited Palm Beach in 1893, he purportedly proclaimed it a “veritable paradise.” In the ensuing few years, he enlisted workers to help construct a number of hotels, many still standing as landmarks of the island’s architectural history and Golden Age grandeur. Continue reading Inside a Palm Beach Oasis at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Collecting Focus: Wine

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

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in November, 2024

New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage The historic five-story home in the West Village was built in 1838. Kiefer Sutherland’s Former Manhattan Townhouse Lists for $20.5 Million – Mansion Global Washington, D.C.’s Most Expensive Home Sales – The Wall Street Journal Five Green Oases to Regenerate the Body and Soul – Elle Decor ‘Time Capsule’ Mid-Century House in Los Angeles Hits the Market for the First Time Ever, Asking $3.5 Million – Mansion Global This Striking Ed Niles-Designed SoCal Home Just Hit the Market for the First Time in Decades – Robb Report An Original 1930s Home in L.A.’s Coveted Little Holmby Neighborhood Is Up for Grabs at $5 Million – Robb Report Ingrid Michaelson Lists Her Spanish Revival for $4.3 Million – The Spaces This $2.5 Million Home in New Mexico Sits Close to a National Historic Landmark – Robb Report Custom Home on the Inlet Listed at $25.9 Million in Palm Beach – Palm Beach Daily News Former Charles Shaw Winery — Trader Joe’s ‘Two Buck Chuck’ – Is Now a Gorgeous Estate for Sale – The Sacramento Bee $3.5 Million Homes in California – The New York Times Home on Shinnecock Bay Hits the Market for $11.6 Million – Behind the Hedges Spacious Heights Home with Modern Touches Hits Market for $1.9 Million – Houston Culture Map Housing Markets Investors Are Betting On for 2025 – Realtor.com $490,000 Homes in Wisconsin, Utah, and North Carolina – The New York Times $11 Million Bayfront Mansion on Florida’s Marco Island – Mansion Global Pittsburgh Homes That Are a Dream – The Week Who Owns the Most Expensive Homes Around Washington, D.C.? Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in November, 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

What are the Benefits of Living in a Colorful Home?

Whether you want spaces to soothe or stimulate, choosing a property that matches your mood could be the solution, writes Riya Patel Albion, California | Mendo Sotheby’s International Realty With a major exhibition opening at the Guggenheim in New York this fall on orphism—the early-20th-century art movement featuring vibrant hues in dynamic compositions—bold, bright colors are at the top of the agenda again. Over a century ago, the proponents of orphism explored the emotional resonance of color; today, the interest in that visual-psychological relationship is just as strong. Continue reading What are the Benefits of Living in a Colorful Home? at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Inside a Timeless East Hampton Compound

On the banks of Georgica Pond, this grand compound boasts a stylishly renovated residence dating to the 1930s, and an emerald expanse of private water frontage. Although ocean beaches top the list of the elements that have long lured people to the Hamptons, tranquil Georgica Pond remains one of the most coveted and picturesque locations for a luxurious getaway. On its emerald banks, in a prestigious area of East Hampton familiarly referred to as “south of the highway,” indicating a location closer to the sunny seashore, this secluded sanctuary revels in nearly a quarter mile of private water frontage and improbably colorful open vistas. Continue reading Inside a Timeless East Hampton Compound at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Are Rugs the New Artworks at Home?

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

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in November, 2024

San Francisco, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage Built in 1849 during the Gold Rush, the mansion in Russian Hill was the longtime residence of the late Silicon Valley legend Sanford Robertson. This Tech Financier’s $22 Million Estate Is One of the Oldest Homes in San Francisco – Robb Report Songwriter Lists $4.3 Million “Beautiful Jewel” Home in Hollywood Hills – Bloomberg This Angular $3.2 Million East Hampton Retreat Puts a Twist on the Classic Beach House – Robb Report Home on Shinnecock Bay Hits the Market for $11.6 Million – Behind the Hedges A Sonoma Home on the Famous Spreckels Family Property Listed for $11.5 Million – Sonoma Magazine This Tech Financier’s $22 Million Estate Is One of the Oldest Homes in San Francisco – Robb Report Luxury Real Estate for Sale: Top-of-the-Range – Robb Report Singapore $1.75 Million Homes in California – The New York Times Dwell, “This $899K Home by the ‘Father of the Ranch House’ Is Walking Distance to Disneyland” – Dwell Why McLean Is the Priciest ZIP Code Near D.C. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in November, 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

The Allure Of Forest Living

Homes designed around nature can enhance wellbeing—and provide an opportunity to watch the fall colors, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Kuusamo, Finland | Snellman Sotheby’s International Realty There’s something about being in nature that has a calming effect. In fact, it’s scientifically proven. Research shows a direct link between the great outdoors and humans’ mental health and overall wellbeing. Homes in close proximity to nature—particularly in forests—can maximize that good feeling, especially if their architecture and design engages directly with the outdoors. Continue reading The Allure Of Forest Living at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Inside Ventana Sonoma

Amid the historic environs of Buena Vista Winery, this 6,859-square-foot five-bedroom estate exemplifies contemporary style and offers a quintessential turnkey experience that heralds the future of California wine country In 1857, long before California wine became a household name and a menu staple, Hungarian-born Agoston Haraszthy established Buena Vista Winery, one of the first vineyards in the state’s now renowned viticultural region, at the end of a lane in Sonoma that ultimately became known as Old Winery Road. Continue reading Inside Ventana Sonoma at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Significant Sales: September 2024 Highlights

From a US$18.45M sale in Homewood, California, to a €7.8M sale in Milan, Italy, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network in September. Tokyo, Japan Kantaro Aoki, Jinyu Cui | List Sotheby’s International Realty, Japan, JPY6.685B View properties in Tokyo, Japan Homewood, California Katherina Haug, Craig Miller, Jeremy Jacobson | Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty, US$18.45M View properties in Homewood, California Wellington, Florida David Welles | Equestrian Sotheby’s International Realty, US$10.8M View properties in Wellington, Florida North Kingstown, Rhode Island Erin Marsh | Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty, US$9.75M View properties in North Kingstown, Rhode Island Milan, Italy Barbara Legnani | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty, €7.8M View properties in Milan, Italy Discover previous editions of Significant Sales on the blog Continue reading Significant Sales: September 2024 Highlights at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in October, 2024

McLean, Virginia | TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Built in 2003, this house’s main floor has a large reception hall, while the upper level primary suite spans the southern end of the house. Why McLean Is the Priciest ZIP Code Near D.C. – The Wall Street Journal The Best Places to Buy a Mountain Vacation Home – Travel + Leisure Montecito’s Luxury Mediterranean Estate – Elite Traveler One of San Francisco’s Oldest Homes Hits the Market for $22M – The Wall Street Journal Jackson Hole, Wyoming: Where Billionaires Live and Vacation – Business Insider Spanish Castle Built to Defend Against Pirates Lists as a Nine-Bedroom Home for $4.7 Million – Mansion Global Contemporary Home Renovation in Stanfordville, Upstate New York – Dwell Bill Murray’s Former New York Home Lists for $3.69M – New York Post Michigan Home Designed by Twin Towers Architect Asks $2.89M – New York Post $380,000 Homes in New York, Ohio, and Oregon – The New York Times Homes with Scandinavian Style – The Week How luxury property owners are putting eco concerns at the heart of their dream home – Financial Times Bill Murray’s Former Home Outside of New York City Lists for $3.69 Million – Mansion Global Five Homes With Spa-Level Amenities – Mansion Global Slopes and Suds: Bend, Oregon Charms as a Ski and Brewery Mecca – Mansion Global The Childhood Home of TV Personality Giuliana Rancic Lists Near Washington D.C. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in October, 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

What is a Perfect Home for a Scorpio?

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

Inside a Casually Elegant Montecito Estate

Tucked between the mountains and the ocean at a prestigious address, this 3.5-acre estate is a Mediterranean-inspired oasis featuring a five-bedroom residence, a two-bedroom guesthouse, a pool and spa, a sports court, gardens, an orchard, and meticulous landscaping. The Spanish word “picacho”—which lends itself to the prestigious lane on which this majestic Montecito estate is sited—means “peak.” While the Mediterranean-inspired home and guesthouse are not perched atop an actual peak, as the address might suggest, they are ringed by verdant rolling mountains, and the property as a whole represents a peak of another sort: a zenith of the casually elegant style for which Southern California is known and envied the world over. Continue reading Inside a Casually Elegant Montecito Estate at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

In Mumbai, India’s Design Scene Blossoms

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, hosts dozens of local and global brands. Continue reading In Mumbai, India’s Design Scene Blossoms at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in October , 2024

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 Week Investing in Riviera Properties: France’s Luxurious Coastal Real Estate – Financial Times Davante Adams Will Soon Say Goodbye to His Sleek Vegas Home. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in October , 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Art Deco Makes an Elegant Comeback

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 Polish-born painter’s highly stylized works helped define the art deco movement, which flourished throughout the 1920s and early 1930s. Continue reading Art Deco Makes an Elegant Comeback at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

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

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 ducks and geese flocked, the waters were revered for their abundant fish, and even until the 18th century, wildlife gathered on its banks. Continue reading Inside a One-of-a-Kind Greenwich Village Haven at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Collecting Focus: Historic Books

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 of books the rules of finance and maximizing returns do not apply because there are deeper forces and purer motives at work.”  Brooker inclines toward the latter explanation, as do the experts at Sotheby’s responsible for the second of three sales of his Bibliotheca Brookeriana: A Renaissance Library, which is held in New York on October 18. Continue reading Collecting Focus: Historic Books at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in October 2024

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 Glass Floor That Peers Into Its Luxe Wine Cellar – Robb Report Pacific Palisades Home Built into Cliffside of Santa Monica Mountains Listed for $23.3M – Mansion Global Inside Director Stanley Kramer’s Former Mid-Century Modern Home in Beverly Hills – Mansion Global A Jaw-Dropping Estate, Set in 70 Acres with Indoor and Outdoor Arenas, 16 Stables and More – Horse & Hound Cantilevered Home ‘Floating in the Air’ for Sale in Ukiah for $2.45M – The Sacramento Bee Architect Victor Lundy’s Home Lists for $1.7M Near Houston – Dwell Giuliana Rancic’s Childhood Home Hits the Market in Bethesda, Maryland for $1.675 Million – Mansion Global One of Portugal’s First Luxury Homes Using 3-D Printing Technology Lists for $15 Million Outside Lisbon – Mansion Global This $995K Home Outside Albany Is Packed With 18th-Century Charm – Dwell The Pandemic-Era Housing Boom Is Still Roaring in This Pocket of Upstate New York – New York Post Inside the Real Estate Portfolio of the Late Kris Kristofferson – MarketWatch Five of the Best Riviera Properties – Financial Times Snowmass Is the Chill, Family-Friendly Version of Aspen. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Second Week in October 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

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

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 estates, all while providing modern comforts and proximity to cultural hubs like Florence, Arezzo, Lucca and Siena,” says Diletta Giorgolo, head of residential at Italy Sotheby’s International Realty. Continue reading Spotlight on Tuscany: The Best of Art, History and Nature at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Inside a Modern Oasis in San Francisco

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, lounging, and entertaining spaces; a pure white palette recalling retreats in warm, far-off shores; and a palisade of lush, leafy, deeply green flora. Continue reading Inside a Modern Oasis in San Francisco at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

The Fate of Real Estate in an Election Year

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 billion people spanning nearly 80 countries that collectively account for more than 60% of global GDP—are eligible to cast their ballots in what Time magazine has dubbed “the ultimate election year.”  The most closely watched election is in the U.S., the world’s largest economy and third-largest nation by population, which will elect its next president in November 2024. Continue reading The Fate of Real Estate in an Election Year at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in October 2024

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 Yellowstone National Park—Has a Growing Luxury Home Market – Mansion Global In Upstate New York, a Myron Goldfinger Masterpiece Seeks $1.5M – Dwell The Pandemic-Era Housing Boom Is Still Roaring in This Pocket of Upstate New York – MarketWatch 6 Historic Homes Built in the Colonial Style – The Week Homes for Sale in Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Maryland – The New York Times A Filmmaker’s Laid-Back Malibu Home Sits Right on the Sand. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in October 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

What Makes a Great Home for an Art Collection?

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 box gallery may be art’s stereotypical display, replicating that environment once a beloved work goes to a buyer’s home isn’t always possible—or necessary. Continue reading What Makes a Great Home for an Art Collection? at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

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

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 Explore 5 Stunning Latin American Homes in Celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Inside an Elegant Oceanfront Compound

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 Bali. This majestic estate in Manalapan—perfectly positioned on lush land that reaches from the Intracoastal Waterway to the Atlantic Ocean—blazes a distinctive design trail, with a regal traditional style, formal symmetry, and impeccably manicured gardens and grounds. Continue reading Inside an Elegant Oceanfront Compound at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Significant Sales: August 2024 Highlights

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 Bachelor Gulch, Colorado Anna Menz | LIV Sotheby’s International Realty, US$10.75M View properties in the Vail, Colorado area Montecito, California Don Johnston | Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito – Coast Village Road Brokerage, US$11.05M View properties in Montecito, California Old Fort Bay, The Bahamas Mark Hussey | Bahamas Sotheby’s International Realty, US$24M View properties in Old Fort Bay, The Bahamas Discover previous editions of Significant Sales on the blog Continue reading Significant Sales: August 2024 Highlights at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in September, 2024

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 & Gardens This $7.5M Manhattan Penthouse Combines Pre-War Proportions With Minimalist Flair – Robb Report Nobu to Disney World: The Latest New Development Launches Around the Globe – Mansion Global Three Million-Dollar Homes in California – The New York Times Much of Netflix’s ‘Emily in Paris’ Offers a Window Into One of the City’s Most Coveted Places to Live – Mansion Global 6 Lively Homes in Nashville – The Week ‘Real Housewives’ Star Angie Katsanevas Lists Her Modern Utah Home for $4.5 Million – Robb Report The sky’s the limit: Exploring the unusual influx of new property in Monaco – Boat International Guess the Guggenheim Connection at This Connecticut Home – The Spaces Much of Netflix’s ‘Emily in Paris’ Offers a Window Into One of the City’s Most Coveted Places to Live – Mansion Global Buyers Prioritize Resort Living in Mountain and Midwest New Condo Developments – Mansion Global This $4M Beverly Hills Midcentury Is All About Brick – Dwell Alexander Girard’s Legendary Santa Fe Home Is on the Market for $3M – Dwell 19th Century Charles Street Retail, Residential Property Hits the Market for $10.5M – Boston Business Journal Myron Goldfinger’s Personal New Mexico Home Lists for $1.69M in Santa Fe – Archinect Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in September, 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Dalí Decor: How to Curate a Surrealist Interior

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 in the movement championed the poetic and the mysterious—a liberation of imaginations and inner worlds expressed through literature, art, objects and interiors. Continue reading Dalí Decor: How to Curate a Surrealist Interior at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Inside a Breathtaking Frank Lloyd Wright–Inspired Estate in California

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 dedication to natural materials, and a resounding connection to nature. Esteemed Bay Area architect William A. Continue reading Inside a Breathtaking Frank Lloyd Wright–Inspired Estate in California at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Inside Ireland’s Grand Country Homes

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”—and a popular blog, “The Irish Aesthete.” He says he knows most of Ireland’s stately homeowners. Continue reading Inside Ireland’s Grand Country Homes at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in September, 2024

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 Valley Can Be Yours for $9.8 Million – Robb Report An Art Installation She Called Home on the Upper East Side – The New York Times $800,000 Homes in Tulum, Mexico – The New York Times  Hot property: five homes available to buy in Lombardy – Financial Times A $13.4 Million Triplex Sets Record in San Juan, Puerto Rico – Mansion Global Shaker-Clad Luxury New Build Sticks out on the Older East Side of Jackson, Wyoming – Mansion Global One of Charles Gwathmey’s 1980s Modernist Designs in Rural Connecticut Lists for $8 Million – Mansion Global Hollywood Composer Behind ‘House of Cards,’ ‘Monk’ Looking to Score a Buyer – Mansion Global 6 timeless homes in the French Norman Style – The Week After a Complete Revamp, a Charles Du Bois Midcentury Seeks $2.5M in L.A. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in September, 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Gardens Worthy of the Impressionists

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, France, where he lived and painted for 43 years. Continue reading Gardens Worthy of the Impressionists at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Collecting Focus: Modern and Contemporary Prints

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,” says Yessica Marks, director and head of Sotheby’s prints department. Continue reading Collecting Focus: Modern and Contemporary Prints at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in September, 2024

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’s International Realty Launches ‘1 of 1’ Brand Ad Campaign – Inman Million-Dollar Homes in Utah, Georgia, and California – The New York Times 170-Year-Old House in Ontario, Canada, Is Full of Gothic Victorian Charm – Mansion Global Leading BHHS Chicago Team Joins Sotheby’s International Realty – Inman Montecito, California, Isn’t the Only Idyllic Hideaway With Trophy Homes and High-Wattage Names—Here Are Five Alternatives – Mansion Global Gritty Industrial Charm Is Driving One of Philly’s Hottest Neighborhoods – Mansion Global Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in September, 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

What’s a Perfect Home for Gen Z?

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 phenomena such as the pandemic and the expansion of the digital age, and these have influenced what they look for in a home.  Continue reading What’s a Perfect Home for Gen Z? at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Inside Songbird Farm

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, verdant 12.24-acre estate in the wine country of Italy, Spain, the south of France, or some other romantic Mediterranean locale. Continue reading Inside Songbird Farm at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Homes Under the Hammer May Surprise You

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 property auction is not something one chooses but is forced to turn to following financial hardship. Continue reading Homes Under the Hammer May Surprise You at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, First Week in September 2024

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 Walt Disney Is Believed to Have Penned ‘Fantasia’ Lists for $2.2 Million – Mansion Global A Modernist Architect’s Striking New Mexico Retreat Can Be Yours for $1.6 Million – Robb Report ‘Flower Bandit’ Lewis Miller, Whose Floral Installations Dazzle NYC Trash Bins, Asks $2.9M for Florida Home – The New York Post Hamptons Home of Tony-Award Winning Producer Stewart Lane Lists at $12M – Behind the Hedges Hot Property: Incredible Possibilities on Charles Street – Boston Herald 6 Groovy Homes Built in the 1970s – The Week $925,000 Homes in New York, Virginia, and Missouri – The New York Times 8 Dreamy Mediterranean Towns Where It’s Easy to Buy Real Estate – House Beautiful Quinta da Marinha, Where Cristiano Ronaldo Is Building a Colossal Mansion, Is an Exclusive and Picturesque Pocket of Portugal – Mansion Global 6 Essential House Hunting Tips From the Experts – Homes.com Michigan’s Quirky Gothic Castle, Asking $2.2 Million, Finds a Buyer – Mansion Global Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines, First Week in September 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Gothic Revival: The Architectural Style Inspiring Tim Burton

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 Gothic and Gothic revival architecture, an aesthetic that has come to define his work. Continue reading Gothic Revival: The Architectural Style Inspiring Tim Burton at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Inside a Scandinavian-Style Southern California Oasis

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 originated amid spare Nordic landscapes but has become a highly desirable choice in locales far removed from those chilly climes. Continue reading Inside a Scandinavian-Style Southern California Oasis at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Final Week in August, 2024

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 House Has Listed for $4.8M – Mansion Global An Elegantly Restored Charles Du Bois Mid-Century Home Lists in LA – The Spaces Modern Architect’s Abstract, Cylindrical House in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Is Selling for $1.7M – Mansion Global Is This the Very Best Property on the Market in New York? Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Final Week in August, 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

The Transformation of Dubai into a Fashion Capital

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 superlatives: the world’s highest building, the deepest swimming pool, the fastest cars and the most luxurious resorts. Continue reading The Transformation of Dubai into a Fashion Capital at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Inside a Skyscraping Duplex with an Unparalleled View

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 uppermost floors, the magnificent tower is grounded by an irreplaceable piece of New York history. Continue reading Inside a Skyscraping Duplex with an Unparalleled View at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Collecting Focus: Pop Culture Memorabilia

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 block to get a glimpse of Mercury’s Yamaha Grand Piano—billed as “the instrument used to compose some of the greatest songs of the 20th century”—and his handwritten lyrics for hits such as “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Don’t Stop me Now”. Continue reading Collecting Focus: Pop Culture Memorabilia at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Significant Sales: July 2024 Highlights

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 Rosemarie Campi, Richard Orlando | Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, US$16.7M View properties in Alpine, New Jersey Madliena, Malta John Dandria | Malta Sotheby’s International Realty, €15M View properties in Madliena, Malta Trou d’Eau Douce, Mauritius   Chris Lazare | Mauritius Sotheby’s International Realty, US$9M View properties in Mauritius Discover previous editions of Significant Sales on the blog Continue reading Significant Sales: July 2024 Highlights at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Fourth Week in August, 2024

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 – Dwell Move Over, Denver—Salt Lake City Is America’s Mountain West Darling Now – Mansion Global It’s an Exclusive New York Enclave With Lavish Mansions and a Polo Club—And It’s Not the Hamptons – Realtor.com $3 Million Homes in Oregon, North Carolina, and Massachusetts – The New York Times You Can Now Live In A Palladian Mansion Designed By King George III’s Architect – Country and Town House Alexander Girard’s Legendary Santa Fe Home Is for Sale – Elle Decor Chef Charles Phan, Known for Elevated Vietnamese, Lists San Francisco Home for $5.5M – Mansion Global This Beverly Hills Home Stays True to its Midcentury Roots – The Spaces Olivia Wilde’s Onetime Spanish Villa in L.A. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Fourth Week in August, 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

The Art of Blending Historic and Contemporary Design

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 all the more apparent when paired with cutting-edge technology; and contemporary artworks set amidst antique furnishings throws the unique beauty of each period into stark relief. Continue reading The Art of Blending Historic and Contemporary Design at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Inside a Serene Carmel Sanctuary

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 Steinbeck fueled his Nobel Prize–winning writing with this unique landscape and its people, ensuring its place in the canon of celebrated destinations. Continue reading Inside a Serene Carmel Sanctuary at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Tableware That Makes Entertaining More Fun

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 measure.  One of them is New York-based Sophie Lou Jacobsen, a French-American designer who focuses on making objects that bring joy—and a hint of poetry—to our daily rituals. Continue reading Tableware That Makes Entertaining More Fun at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in August, 2024

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 August, 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

The Ultimate Homes for Car Collectors

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 acquire vintage gems or contemporary classics. Continue reading The Ultimate Homes for Car Collectors at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Inside a Quintessential Hamptons Compound

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 wraparound patio spaces—the 9,600-square-foot residence at the heart of this magnificent three-acre Water Mill compound is resolutely modern, offering a rare, desirable combination of classic and contemporary. Continue reading Inside a Quintessential Hamptons Compound at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

How Well-Chosen Art Can Enhance a Home

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 in Athens, or Michelangelo’s magnificent ceiling frescoes for the Sistine Chapel in Rome. Continue reading How Well-Chosen Art Can Enhance a Home at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in August 2024

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 Calabasas – Cottages & Gardens A Former Victoria’s Secret Model Looks to Sell Her Breezy Yet Polished Beverly Hills Abode – Cottages & Gardens Beautiful Waterfront Cape Cod Home Hits Market: ‘The Serenity Is Amazing’ – Cape Cod Times $800,000 Homes in Texas, Florida and Iowa – The New York Times A Lullaby-Inspired Compound in Jackson, Wyoming, Is Selling for $40 Million – Mansion Global Late Journalist Randy Shilts’s Former Cottage in the California Redwoods Lists for $1.25 Million – Mansion Global 6 rustic homes in modern farmhouse style – The Week This Quintessential Historic Paris Apartment Asking $3.8M Seems Gold Medal Worthy – Cottages & Gardens Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in August 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Spotlight on Aspen: The Summer Art Retreat

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 establishment of the Aspen Skiing Company and Aspen Institute think tank. Continue reading Spotlight on Aspen: The Summer Art Retreat at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Inside a True Artist’s Retreat in Malibu

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 legendary Frank Lloyd Wright and one of the designers of the Hollywood Bowl’s acoustic shell. Continue reading Inside a True Artist’s Retreat in Malibu at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

New Development Spotlight: Four Seasons Private Residences Nevis

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 integrate with the landscape, fostering a deep connection to Nevis, blending international design with local materials to create an authentic, sophisticated space perfect for enjoying views of Nevis Peak and the Caribbean Sea. Continue reading New Development Spotlight: Four Seasons Private Residences Nevis at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, First Week in August, 2024

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 More Celebrity Deals – Robb Report Five Homes With Splashy Pool Houses – Mansion Global Newhall Mansion With ‘Murder, She Wrote’ and ‘The X Files’ Among Its Hollywood Credits for Sale for $7.5M – Realtor.com The Winged ‘Osprey House’, on for Nearly $7M, Is Our Luxury Home of the Week – Boston Globe $4.2M Homes in California – The New York Times Shelter Island’s Top 5 Most Expensive Real Estate Listings – Behind the Hedges Wine Country Sees a Buyer’s Market for Remote High-End Property – San Francisco Business Times Week in Review: Private Islands and Kitchen Islands – Mansion Global For Americans Moving to Australia, These Queensland Areas Check All the Boxes – Mansion Global American House Hunters Have Discovered Spain’s Balearic Islands – Mansion Global Will the Olympics Showcase Effect Draw American Buyers to Paris? Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines, First Week in August, 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Inside an Enduring Art Moderne Home in Palm Beach

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 built in 1940 on the lakeshore in Palm Beach—remains appealing is a testament to Art Moderne’s enduring, timeless nature. Continue reading Inside an Enduring Art Moderne Home in Palm Beach at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

This Summer’s Best Garden Furniture

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 spaces, luxury manufacturers are responding with fresh furnishings and fixtures that can accommodate this newfound flexibility. Continue reading This Summer’s Best Garden Furniture at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Significant Sales: June 2024 Highlights

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 | Sotheby’s International Realty – Bridgehampton Brokerage Deborah Pirro, Diane Anderson | Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty US$24.925M View properties in Sagaponack Coral Gables, Florida Mirce Curkoski, Saddy Abaunza | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, US$23.5M View properties in Coral Gables Mountain Village, Colorado   Angie Johnson, Dan Dockray | LIV Sotheby’s International Realty, US$15M View properties in Mountain Village Discover previous editions of Significant Sales on the blog Continue reading Significant Sales: June 2024 Highlights at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Fourth Week in July, 2024

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 – Mansion Global Waterfront North Carolina Home Vies for a Price Record, Asking Nearly $17 Million – Mansion Global Estate Formerly Owned by Family of the ‘Mona Lisa’ Hits the Market for $19.6M – Art News 3 Million Dollar Homes in California – The New York Times Building Five-Star Living at Home – Mansion Global 2 Million Dollar Homes in Georgia, California, South Carolina – The New York Times New Jersey Mansion Sells for $16.7M in 2024’s Priciest Deal – New York Post U.S. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Fourth Week in July, 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Spotlight on France: The Enduring Luxury Capital

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 also attracts it. Continue reading Spotlight on France: The Enduring Luxury Capital at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Inside a Chic Contemporary on the Outskirts of Wine Country

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 its historic downtown, hiking trails, relaxed gourmet dining, hiking and horseback riding trails, and—naturally—esteemed wineries. Continue reading Inside a Chic Contemporary on the Outskirts of Wine Country at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Living With Nature

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 provides healing and comfort, while biologist Edward O Wilson, who is best known for coining the term biophilia, wrote about how this affinity towards nature is the essence of humanity.  Continue reading Living With Nature at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in July, 2024

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 Beautiful Vineyard Property in Sonoma, $32.5M – CA Home + Design Home of the Week: Inside a Prized $30 Million Estate in the Hamptons – Robb Report California Home of Hollywood Film Producer Hits Real Estate Market for Nearly $17 Million – Fox Business Gilded Age Mansion for Sale in Manhattan – Business Insider Celebrity Hair Stylist Sally Hershberger Lists Her East Hampton Butterfly House – Behind the Hedges Intense mansion in California has been the star of many TV shows — now it’s for sale – The Sacramento Bee Award-winning designer lists California home with cozy charm. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in July, 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

The Evolution of Luxury Home Staging

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 and sellers now, there was a time when it was a novel concept — albeit one that would revolutionize the world of real estate. Continue reading The Evolution of Luxury Home Staging at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Inside a Mediterranean-Inspired Montecito Estate

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 and stone, and a dynamic flow that encourages an appreciation of the outdoors. Continue reading Inside a Mediterranean-Inspired Montecito Estate at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

The Best Culture to See in Paris this Olympics Season

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–September 15  To celebrate skateboarding’s recent inclusion at the Olympic Games, the Centre Pompidou has invited French artist Raphaël Zarka to create a “skateable” sculpture for the vast Place Georges-Pompidou in front of the museum. Continue reading The Best Culture to See in Paris this Olympics Season at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in July 2024

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 Hudson Valley – Robb Report Young Families Are Flocking to Glenview, Illinois—Here’s Why – Mansion Global View from the top: super-prime London property trends – The Telegraph This $17.2 Million London Home Is Within Walking Distance to Wimbledon – Robb Report Historic New York Estate Hits the Market for $65M, Bracing to Break Upstate Record – Cottages & Gardens A Hot Jobs Market Is Fueling a Housing Boom Within Utah’s Silicon Slopes – The Wall Street Journal Live in a Lighthouse Complete With a Hot Tub and Roof Deck in Newport, Rhode Island – Mansion Global 2024 Elections to Have Major Impact on Luxury Housing Market, Report Says – Bloomberg Late Diplomat Esther Coopersmith’s Longtime Washington D.C. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Second Week in July 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Embracing the ’70s Revival in Luxury Home Design

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 entertaining friends and family or enjoying their own company. Continue reading Embracing the ’70s Revival in Luxury Home Design at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Introducing the 2024 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook Report

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. interest rates remains a key watchpoint for buyers, sellers, and international observers. Continue reading Introducing the 2024 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook Report at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Inside La Fin in Bel Air

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 comparable only to the world’s finest hotels. Continue reading Inside La Fin in Bel Air at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Explore 6 Luxurious Summer Rentals

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 a jacuzzi, cinema room, and private pool. Continue reading Explore 6 Luxurious Summer Rentals at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Luxury Real Estate Headlines, First Week in July 2024

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 Castle Near Brussels on a Site With Ties to a Famous Belgian Beer Brewed by Monks Has Centuries of History – Mansion Global Converted Barn Home by Marchesa Fashion Designer Keren Craig Lists in Upstate New York – Dwell Dubai Mansion Sells for US $65.5 Million in One of the Middle Eastern City’s Biggest Deals – Barron’s Seattle’s Largest Over-Water Residence Is Selling for $3.9 Million – Mansion Global Polished Homes in Indiana – The Week Ex-Washington Commanders Owner Dan Snyder Lists D.C.-Area Estate for $60 Million – Mansion Global $550,000 Homes in Maine, D.C., and Kentucky – The New York Times Home Buyers Have Flocked to Healdsburg, California, for Its Upscale Farm-to-Table Lifestyle – Mansion Global Coastal California Estate with Vineyard and Helipad – The San Francisco Chronicle $5 Million Homes in California – The New York Times Home Showcase: Water Access a Boater’s Dream in South Yarmouth – Boston Herald Real Estate Roundtable: Beating the Heat and Still Closing Deals – Behind the Hedges   Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines, First Week in July 2024 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Private Paradises: 4 Remote Luxury Homes

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 four ultra-private luxury homes are all situated in prime positions, far away from worldly concerns. Continue reading Private Paradises: 4 Remote Luxury Homes at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

Inside the Lodge at Hunters Creek

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 Elizabeth Hahnfeld, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty The current owner of the Lodge at Hunters Creek collaborated with architect Ken Newberry to design the extraordinary home, which was inspired by such landmarks as the Hearst Castle and the Biltmore Estate. Continue reading Inside the Lodge at Hunters Creek at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.