The sound of water and the aromas emanating from the garden are combined to create a peaceful environment on this sprawling rustic country estate designed by architect Antoni Esteva in Mallorca, Spain. Located on the edge of the house is a small courtyard, comprising of a profuse garden which enhances the feeling of spaciousness, luminosity […]
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Medieval watchtower converted into magical hotel
Torre di Moravola is an elegant and magical boutique hotel in the heart of Umbria, just outside of the medieval village of Montone and overlooking the Carpini Valley that boasts the ‘sensation of being completely removed from the modern world’. Outside you will find ancient medieval stone walls, herb gardens and olive groves roamed by […]
Beautiful Provencal villa with panoramic views
Bastide Vallat is a recently renovated beautifully landscaped property with its own kitchen garden and a field of lavenders in the middle of Luberon in Provence, France. The grounds feature panoramic views of cherry trees, vines and the sweeping countryside. On the entrance to the main house via the large courtyard there is a living […]
Haven of tranquility and relaxation in Mallorca
This beautiful vacation refuge was spotted on Nuevo Estilo and is located near Artà, a small town with history, charm and beautiful beaches in a perimeter of only five kilometers, on the Spanish Balearic island of Majorca. The owners commissioned architecture studio Zirón Architects to implement traditional old Majorcan construction to build the home. The […]
Charming and cozy French Provence villa
Villa Cecile is nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by a pine forest and a wonderful garden courtyard in Provence, France. It has a large living room that opens onto a sprawling terrace and swimming pool, a wood stove, open lounge area, fully equipped and spacious kitchen and four bedrooms with four bathrooms. The […]
Rustic chic farmhouse in Baix Empordà
Today we bring to you this gorgeous farmhouse discovered on Elle Decor, from the 18th century that is situated in Baix Empordà, a county in Catalonia, Spain. The residence was meticulously recovered by their owners, antique dealers and gallerists Luis Sendio and James Valenti. Infused with rustic chic style and exquisite taste, unique treasures of […]
Beautifully restored oil mill in Mallorca
This beautiful rural home, spotted on Nuevo Estilo, is situated in Algaida, in the heart of Mallorca, Spain has passed through many uses since it was built in the 1700’s. It was once an inn, then a winery, an oil mill, and then it was abandoned and forgotten. Architect Durval Dias Junior discovered this historical […]
Beautiful summer cottage retreat on Skåtøy Island
The Summer House Skåtøy, designed by studio Filter Arkiteketer, consists of a lovely summer cottage located on an island, South coast of Norway. The request of the client was for the architects to create a retreat that opens up towards the archipelago, while maintaining private outdoor areas. Here is a description of the project from […]
Breathtakingly romantic Sextantio Hotel in Italy
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso is a fortified medieval village, located in the mountains of Abruzzo at 1250 meters above sea level, inside the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga national park. The village is a classic example of an Italian medieval hill town, with perimeter walls encircling houses and squares. This is not your ordinary hotel […]
House on Cedar Hill with an observation tower
House on Cedar Hill is situated at the edge of an escarpment zone in Cedar Hill, Texas. Designed by Cunningham Architects, the house is organized along a native, stacked stone wall 182 feet long and 21 feet high. A cantilevered concrete canopy serves as an interruption through the wall into and through the house, briefly […]








