This phenomenally beautiful cottage is just about a block from the charming downtown of Mill Valley, California. The gorgeous, gated four bedroom and four and a half bathroom home featuring an inviting wrap-around porch was masterfully re-built in 2010-2011 and is rich in history. It is sited on 0.62 acres with a one bedroom and one bathroom guest cottage, large lush lawns and gardens. No cost was spared, no detail forgotten, and the design elements are incredible. The amazing kitchen/family room opens to back and side lawns while the master bedroom  has a roof-top deck. Continue reading to view additional images of the property.

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The epitome of gracious Mediterranean living, this elegant villa enjoys a tranquil setting on Corfu’s richly verdant west coast. From its elevated position it affords lovely views of the Ionian Sea. Secluded yet close to several beaches, this property is only a ten-minute drive to the airport and to Corfu Town with its cultural attractions and lively restaurants.  The 330sq.m.villa masterfully blends traditional charm with a sharp, modern edge. A sophisticated loft design is accentuated with ample walls of textured stone, high wood-beam ceilings, wide plank floors and exquisite furniture.  Framed by thick groves of olive and cypress trees, the mature grounds include a swimming pool with a pergola-covered terrace, a manicured lawn, tall palms, fruit trees and colorful flowers. A small cottage across the garden provides additional accommodation.

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Quinta Patiño retains an atmosphere of discreet and elegant luxury and is to be considered the most private and exclusive residential gated community estate in Portugal. The estate “Quinta” was once a royal retreat, purchased in the 1950′s by the Bolivian billionaire Antenor Patiño where he built his palatial home and gardens. Years later, his wife decided to build another house in the grounds of the quinta, more functional and adapted to modernity in order to have greater comfort. Inserted into a plot with 22,769sqm the residence of Mrs. Patiño, with 1.727sqm of living area comprises a total of 15 bedrooms, nine of them in the main house, en suite, and a magnificent social area with an imposing living room, dining room, library and several covered terraces leading on to the garden. Estoril Golf Club is adjacent and close by are the renowned courses of Penha Longa and Oitavos, amongst others. Lisbon with its ancient and modern culture, charm and characteristic light, is less than 30 km. The fairytale town of Sintra and the Portuguese Riviera of Estoril and Cascais is within 5 minutes driving. This is a unique house, with distinctive elegance and timeless value.

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Located in the mid-terrace “key house” of this iconic white stucco fronted residential street, directly overlooking the 8 acre communal gardens with tennis courts, this exquisite triplex share of freehold home retains much of its period charm. Providing the original front door to the main house and the impressive period staircase, this property has exceptional period proportions throughout the principal reception rooms and includes a front balcony, extensive rear roof terrace and access to the communal gardens.

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This glamorous apartment in Madrid is a beautiful fusion of classic and contemporary design. With a backdrop of minimalist architectural features the eclectic yet sophisticated furnishings in the apartment come to life whilst leaving behind the stuffy feeling of a traditional hime. The property is 70-years-old and was recently remodelled by the Madrid based firm Codo a Codo Arquitectura. Continue reading to view additional images.

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Sprawling and dramatic, this voluminous duplex loft offers a flexible layout over 4,200 square feet of prime Tribeca space. Floor to ceiling windows, beamed ceilings, exposed brick walls, and a mahogany and cast-iron elliptical staircase are some of the character-rich elements that set this home apart. Renovated over 18 months for more than $2,000,000, details such as hand embroidered wall coverings, sliding Japanese doors, and a 25′ tall outdoor sculpture elevate this home from a striking residence to a work of art. A tremendous space for living and entertaining, the 24′ tall great room opens directly onto the beautifully landscaped 900 square foot patio, complete with heated limestone floor. The kitchen bar comfortably seats 7, there are multiple seating areas throughout the home, and there is an optimal balance between open and separated spaces. 16 Jay St. is a 6 story 6 unit condo, conveniently located on a handsome cobblestone street. Sunny, pin-drop quiet and irresistibly private, call today for more information.

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Become the owner of this Absolutely One of a Kind, unique, bold, inspired home that affords luxurious entertaining, intimate family gatherings, and gallery-style art showcases, all in a rare, prestigious Upper West Side address. The rich history of this truly unique space is written in the inimitable details of its architecture and design. Initially constructed as an oversize, luxury artist’s loft commissioned by the city of New York in the early 1,900, the 3-bedroom residence features: An awe-inspiring double-height living room that originally served as a massive sculpting studio, and is simply unparalleled by any other space in the world, with its baronial proportions and magnificent floor-to-ceiling window overlooking The Museum of Natural History. A series of renovations and installations have transformed the home into a livable work of art, punctuated by unexpected details and design elements that include hand-painted ceilings, ornate crown moldings, floor-to-ceiling Corinthian columns, and a massive 17th-Century stone fireplace imported from the Iberian Peninsula. The precise architectural dimensions of the residence’s grand, open, light-infused spaces set the ideal stage for any avid art collector to showcase pieces ranging from Picasso and Dalí to Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst.

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Blurring the line between past and present, the Cartagena Mansion transports its residents to an age of grandeur with all the romanticism of a Gabriel Garcia Marquez novel. Perfectly positioned within the enchanting walled city of Cartagena, Colombia, this Colonial Mansion is a one-of-a-kind jewel in paradise. Built according to the purist Moorish palace style – a design influence that continued to be important in 16th and 17th century Spanish and Colonial architecture – the palace is a true architectural masterpiece. A refreshing and majestic hall leads to the patio, around which the mansion is situated. This particularly extensive patio, with its eight palm trees and fountain, showcase the importance of its construction as it leads to the backyard, which offers guests the pleasure of modern comforts with a pool and solarium. The mansion features 11 spacious rooms. All rooms include a generously sized private bathroom with marble floors and luxurious antique bronze faucets. A majestic dining room in the central patio remembers great aristocrat banquets. The temperature-controlled pool invites you to refresh yourself, while the roof terrace overlooks the historic city and the Caribbean Ocean. Enjoy the spa for relaxing times and the most breathtaking views you’ll ever encounter.

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This luxury property for sale located in St Jean, nearly on top of one of the highest peaks, more than a half acre in one of the best and most appealing locations of Saint Barts with views of St Jean Bay and the Eden Rock. Oversized entertaining house with open dining and living room. Master kitchen with back entrance, library, TV area, office with controls of sound and light. Nineteen meter long infinity edge pool towards Saint Jean Bay. Various terraces around the pool with several outside dining possibilities. Beautiful tropical gardens. Master bedroom nestled against a cliff with private pool, spa and terraces. Outdoor bathtub carved into an adjoining cliff. Two full size guest suites with terraces in a garden next to the overflow waterfall of the main pool. Inside and outside showers opening into private gardens. Direct pathways to the guest suites from the parking.

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A grand four bedroom lateral apartment, situated on the raised ground floor and rear lower ground floor across two handsome period buildings. There is the potential to reinstate the main front door to number 32 Cadogan Square (subject to the necessary permissions), allowing a private street entrance to the flat and unusually there is the benefit of a garage in Clabon mews, accessed directly from the property, from the large rear garden. The majority of the accommodation is arranged on the raised ground floor, with high ceilings and large spacious rooms and represents an excellent opportunity for an incoming purchaser to create a very special home. Cadogan Square is considered to be one of the best addresses in Knightsbridge, benefitting from access to the large communal gardens with tennis court (by separate arrangement) and a short walk from Sloane Square and the world renowned amenities of Knightsbridge.

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