This stunning Spanish Colonial estate was built in 1925 and sited on almost an acre of enchanting gardens in Altadena, California. Restored in 2007, the estate is the quintessential embodiment of European sensibilities. Walled and gated, the elegant property is the result of old world artisan craftsmanship. The 3,210 square foot home features soaring ceilings, […]
Hidden deep in the Pyrenees Mountains of Spain rests an old farmhouse which has recently been restored for the owners to reside in, and also for their visiting guests, who are seeking peace and serenity. The owner of this rustic haven is an artist who has decorated the home with very unique design features. Infused […]
Domaine Laurentine is an old farmhouse retreat that has been converted into a luxurious house in Luberon, Provence, France. The main house features four bedrooms with four bathrooms, professional kitchen, dining room and salon with a fireplace. Attached is the guest house with a salon, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. […]
Palmasola is a luxurious, spacious and extremely private beachfront estate located within exclusive Punta Mita, Mexico’s premier gated community and destination resort. This estate is on the northern tip of the Bahía de Banderas, one of the largest natural bays on the turquoise-shaded Pacific Coast with white sand beach, clear blue waters and pristine views. […]
On the edge of the sea, urban or country landscape, swimming pools represent relaxation, a tribute to the landscape and, above all, a luxury for the senses. Here is a fabulous collection of some our favorite swimming holes that we have come across recently. There are so many creative and visually stunning swimming pools out […]
The luxurious H.2. Residence is a striking home located in a residential suburb of Athens, Greece, designed by architecture firm 314 Architecture Studio. The building is situated in the area of Golf in Glyfada, consisting of three residential areas. Each residence has two smaller bedrooms and one master suite. Here is a description of the […]
Lakaz Chamarel Exclusive Lodge is a small, boutique hotel, managed, like a guesthouse but with the full service of a five star hotel, located in Mauritius, an island off the southeast coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Past the gate, guests are delighted by this 10-hectare tropical garden and by the charm of the […]
Casa do Lago is a contemporary estate home situated in near a main lake of a golf course in Aroeira, Portugal, designed by Lisbon-based studio Frederico Valsassina Architects. The ‘lake house’ is comprised of different spaces, social/private, day/night, with the creation of a large terrace close to the pool. The house was sited on the […]
Il Villino is a delightfully restored farmhouse nestled on a round hilltop not far from Lake Trasimeno and Chiusi on the Tuscan-Umbrian border. The villa is filled with numerous luxuries including a jacuzzi, steam shower, a small gym and a professional chef’s kitchen. There are also shady outdoor sitting and dining areas attached to both […]
Sheltered on a coral cliff, above the talcum sands of Diani Beach, Kenya, Quintessentially Villas presents its stylish and secluded property, Alfajiri Villas. Consisting of three private properties, The Cliff Villa, The Garden Villa and The Beach Villa, Alfajiri offers the most luxurious hideaway on the East African coast. Designed to reflect the regions link […]
