Christie’s Real International Estate The Luxury Edition

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04 www.christiesrealestate.com www.christiesrealestate.com 05 rchitecture in all its forms has the power to transform skylines, coastlines, and landscapes, confidently standing out from or cleverly referencing its surroundings. Truly artful architecture has the further power to transform our A notions of what it means to live well – and how we define luxury in the context of our values, lifestyle, and assets. In this, the third in The Luxury Edition series from Christie’s International Real Estate, the most artful expressions of luxury property abound. From Pierre Cardin’s iconic Palais Bulles in the South of France to Del Dios Ranch, a modernist masterpiece in Southern California, the 15 properties in this edition dramatize the breadth and depth of how luxury can be defined. In concert with our global network of luxury real estate affiliates – all experts in their respective markets – we invite you to take an exclusive tour inside some of the world’s most luxurious homes, each with its own unique story and exquisite photography.

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Constantia: In the regal California neighborhood of Montecito, the refined Cape Dutch-style architecture of this palatial estate evokes the romance of a bygone era.

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// // // // 12 18 24 30 A home for Hollywood Style Island all seasons royalty squared idyll With Grand Teton views, Discreetly located, completely Located in ’s exclusive A tranquil haven in Bermuda’s this modern Prairie home in private, and utterly legendary: , this chic idyllic Tucker’s Town, this Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is The Edie Goetz Estate is the has one of the world’s most property encapsulates all that an inviting year-round retreat rarest of all LA properties enviable addresses is irresistible about the island

// // // // 36 42 48 54 Ocean A novel Life in Fashionable drama approach a bubble rendezvous Situated within walking A modernist masterpiece, A curvy beauty on France’s A Parisian pied-à-terre in the distance of Florida’s Vero lovingly restored, this home in Côte d’Azur, Pierre Cardin’s chic 16th arrondissement Beach, this custom-built the glorious countryside is just iconic property is as awe- proves to be a very property is one of a kind an hour from central London inspiring as ever fashionable address indeed

// // // // 60 66 72 78 A modern Thoroughly True state of mind pioneer well bred romance Palatial and practical, this An expansive estate located in A fully functioning equestrian A masterpiece of Cape Dutch duplex has the Covenant of Rancho Santa ranch is also a luxurious family style, this 1930s property is unsurpassed views of Central Fe, Southern California, this home, in the Northeast region situated between California’s Park and unique heritage redwood house is peerless of the coast and Montecito Peak

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MICHAEL SINCLAIR Eaton Square: The belle of Belgravia, this London square has been home to royalty, politicians, and actors, and now this stunning apartment.

www.christiesrealestate.com 11 // 50 W CALLIOPE JACKSON HOLE WYOMING UNITED STATES www.jhrea.com

12 www.christiesrealestate.com A home for all seasons

Against an ever-changing backdrop, this mountain home provides a supremely stylish and inviting year-round retreat, and a front-row seat to nature’s spectacle // PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE SCHMELZER WORDS BY CLARE DOWDY

www.christiesrealestate.com 13 C or withfriends.Generous outdoorandentertaining its viewscanneverbeimpededbyanotherstructure. scenery. Surrounded byconservedopenwilderness, the hillside,givesfurtherunhinderedvistasof by staggeringtheproperty’s threestoriesbackinto A roofterracethelengthofresidence,created to thenorth,SleepingIndiancliffs totheeast. Yellowstone Caldera andTeton MountainRange and aidbreathtakingviewsfromeveryroom:the design. Gloriouslylargewindowsletlightfloodin home marriesaspectacularlocationwithingenious style masterpiecesoftheearly20thcentury, this Resort inWyoming. between Jackson andtheJackson HoleMountain of theplot’s position:800feetabovethevalleyfloor it’s nosurprisethattheywantedittomakethemost say thecurrentowners.Whencreatingtheirhome, winter, wegooutinthemorningandwalkhills,” aspens aremostradiantofall. verdant; butinfall,thecolorsofsurrounding spring. Insummer, EastGros Ventre Butte is 14 For thisisaplacetogetawayfromitall,alone Nodding toFrank LloydWright’s iconicPrairie- “We lovethelocalhikesallyearround.Even inthe replaced by a bloom of wildflowers in replaced byabloomofwildflowersin are dustedinsnow, thefrostyslopes Teton viewsenjoyedfrom50WCalliope ome wintertime,thedramaticGrand www.christiesrealestate.com for creatingaguesthouseoradditionalhome. uninterrupted privacyandprovidesopportunities plot ofthesamesize,whichreinforces double garageandisbeingsoldwithanadjacent whose projectsalsoincludeluxuryhotelsandyachts. of renownedFrench designerChristianLiaigre, and aEuropeanaesthetic,comecourtesy are characterizedbyhigh-qualitycraftsmanship a texturalwarmth.Furnishings andinteriordesign heat, whilehighcedarceilingsinfusethespacewith level. Thesleekconcretefloorshavein-builtradiant an elevatoralsoprovidingeasyaccesstothemain by asculpturalstaircasethatbisectsthehome,with imported fromIndia.Inside,thefloorsarelinked of glassandconcrete,isfinishedinKotastone say theowners. private concertasthesunissettingonTetons,” the Grand Teton Musical Festival toperforma front terracewideopen.We inviteaquartetfrom large cocktailpartywithalltheFrench doorstothe and guestsalike.“Duringthesummer, wehosta spaces helpcreatememorableexperiences,forhosts further photography, atchristiesrealestate.com/c35 Discover moreaboutthisspecialproperty, including // The breathtakingtwo-acrepropertyincludesa The buildingitselfisacontemporarycombination that feature throughout. feature that floors and polishedconcrete stonework the complement cedarceilings ofthe tones Therich cabinets. Bulthaup with kitchen include agourmet areas living andentertaining attraction: GenerousMaterial

LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT: AARON KRAFT // WITHIN THESE WALLS The majestic home at 50 W Calliope has a large entertaining and kitchen space, four bedrooms, and six baths, all with floor-to-ceiling windows or sliding doors. “All the bedrooms have their own bathroom and access to the outdoors,” say the current owners. “Our grown children, grandchildren, and guests have always loved the privacy this allows.”

Marrying a glorious location with ingenious design, this home has breathtaking views from every room. // WHERE IN THE WORLD With Jackson Hole Airport just 13 miles away, this is a convenient destination for those with a passion for the great outdoors. Activities here include downhill and cross-country skiing, world-class fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, horseback riding, snowmobiling, rafting and boating, and golfing on five championship golf courses. In the town of Jackson itself, art galleries and fine dining opportunities abound.

16 www.christiesrealestate.com Picture windows: Throughout the 6,489-square-foot home, vast windows reveal the mountain panorama beyond, while automated fabric and bespoke wooden blinds introduce cozy privacy at the touch of a button.

www.christiesrealestate.com 17 JOE SCHMELZER Hollywood royalty

Home to star-studded parties during Tinseltown’s Golden Age, and with a grand heritage of its own, The Edie Goetz Estate really is the stuff of legend // PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAUL RAESIDE WORDS BY STEPHANIE JONES

// THE EDIE GOETZ ESTATE LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES www.hiltonhyland.com

www.christiesrealestate.com 19 // WITHIN THESE WALLS The paneled library-cum-den was, and remains, the focal point of this residence, which has been immaculately restored to its former glory. “This property breathes magnificence, just as it did in its heyday,” says Jeff Hyland. “A lot of new properties don’t come close to the integrity of this home, which exudes classical style.” t is so discreetly located, so totally private, you dine with these masterpieces, then marvel as a van Star quality: A trophy may not even know it’s there. But, so legendary Gogh or Picasso was obscured by a screen rolling compound in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, this legendary is the history of The Edie Goetz Estate, a down to show pre-release movies after the meal. estate offers an 11-bedroom Georgian Revival mansion in the heart of Los Cary Grant said, “Edie Goetz had the best tables mansion, three guesthouses, I Angeles’ Holmby Hills, so big is the part it played because she had the best guests.” a tennis court, and two swimming pools – as well as during Hollywood’s Golden Age, it could command Classical style is evident in the wonderful soaring endless Hollywood appeal. its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. ceilings, and the herringbone and wood-beamed Completed in 1938, the Goetz Estate was designed flooring in the grand rooms of the mansion. After by Gordon B Kaufmann, who had built Greystone the current owners purchased an adjoining lot, the Mansion in Beverly Hills, now frequently used as sprawling estate now stands at over four-and-a-half a filming location, a decade earlier. But it was after acres, with three guesthouses, two swimming pools, Edie, the daughter of movie mogul Louis B Mayer, a tennis court, a bridle trail, and a funicular on what, and her husband William Goetz bought the Delfern says Jeff Hyland, president of Hilton & Hyland Real Drive property in 1947 that it became the place to be. Estate, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Edie enlisted actor-turned-interior-designer William Estate, is considered the finest street in Los Angeles. Haines to turn the mansion into the perfect setting And so spectacular are the manicured grounds, for the glitziest, most fashionable parties of the era. planted with rare specimen trees, Japanese maple, Cary Grant, James Stewart, and composer Irving Mediterranean palms, and Arizona cypress – many Berlin were regulars; Elizabeth Taylor retreated here of them older than the house – they have been after her break-up from Richard Burton (reconciling likened to a cross between San Marino’s Huntington with him here, too); and Frank Sinatra and Mia Botanical Gardens and New York’s . Farrow’s wedding reception was held at the estate. “To have this in LA is unique,” says Hyland. “You Edie was a Hollywood princess and a peerless can always improve a house, but you can’t just plant hostess. “The highest accolade … was to be invited 50-foot, 100-year-old trees. This estate has it all.” to the Goetzes,” filmmaker Billy Wilder said. “They had the best food, the best people, and the best // things on the walls.” Edie and William had an art Discover more about this special property, including collection to rival that of any gallery. Guests would further photography, at christiesrealestate.com/c27

www.christiesrealestate.com 21 Green and pleasant: Over four-and-a-half acres of park-like grounds feature rare specimens of Arizona cypress, Brazilian pepper, Brisbane box, evergreen pear, Canary Island and dwarf mugo pine, and weeping cedar of Lebanon. // WHERE IN THE WORLD Holmby Hills, unlike neighboring Bel-Air, is mostly flat, allowing for gated, private estates that afford maximum usage. Development here began in the early 20th century, its prime location evident from the start, with all compounds at least an acre in size, and has since become one of the most exclusive enclaves in the United States. Two neighboring estates recently sold for $100 million each.

www.christiesrealestate.com 23 Style squared

In this rare and beautifully thought-out Eaton Square property, 21st-century design takes 19th-century architecture for a whirl // PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL SINCLAIR WORDS BY XENIA TALIOTIS

24 www.christiesrealestate.com // EATON SQUARE BELGRAVIA LONDON UNITED KINGDOM www.struttandparker.com // WITHIN THESE WALLS Here, no space is wasted: even the entrance hall can double up as a dining or reception area. “The drawing room leads off the hall, while the kitchen has a service area with its own access. The bedrooms both have their own huge baths – clad in book-matched Striato Grigio marble and Afyon Namibia marble – and there is a dressing room as well. The second bedroom doubles as a study,” says Anthony Collett. ew words have the power to invoke such plus an attic and a basement, their proximity to Who’s who: Eaton Square address envy as Eaton Square, Belgravia, Buckingham Palace made them instantly desirable. is the chosen home of some of fiction’s best-loved in the City of Westminster. Among the Later, they attracted British prime ministers (Stanley characters, among them top five most-desired locations in London, Baldwin and ), foreign royalty Downton Abbey’s Lady Fit was laid out between the 1820s and 1850s (Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands and Princess Rosamund Painswick, Prince Amerigo in Henry James’s by master builder Thomas Cubitt, and named Katherine of Greece and Denmark), and actors The Golden Bowl, and 007 after Eaton Hall in Cheshire, the principal seat (Vivien Leigh, Sean Connery, and Rex Harrison). himself, James Bond. of the Grosvenor family, who still own most of By 1950, most of the houses had been converted Westminster, and much else besides. into lateral . No. 80F, on the prized north The noble Grade II-listed, white-stucco terraces side of the square, is just such a gem, and is on the along the square – in reality an elongated oblong market with Strutt & Parker, an affiliate of Christie’s constructed around six immaculately maintained International Real Estate. A pristine two-bedroom, residents’ gardens – were originally built as two-bath, 2,925-square-foot property stretching townhouses. Comprising four or five stories, across two houses, with a huge terrace that overlooks

www.christiesrealestate.com 27 // WHERE IN THE WORLD Eaton Square, in London’s Belgravia, is one of the most distinguished addresses one can hope to have. Flanked by Knightsbridge, Buckingham Palace, and Sloane Street, the enclave, right in the heart of Westminster, is within easy spending distance of chic boutiques such as Hermès, Chanel, Philip Treacy, and Gucci. One of London’s most beautiful churches, St Peter’s, by Henry Hakewill, sits on the east end of the square.

Eaton Square gardens, the home is a harmonious glass doors were used to separate one living Easy on the eye: Furniture by fusion of 19th-century architecture and 21st-century area from the next. The main thing, he says, Allison Jordan and bespoke joinery by John Spencer art. With soaring ceilings, its gracious drawing room is that the reconfiguration had to create an airy, feature throughout, helping is perfect for exhibiting contemporary paintings. balanced dwelling that had an ordered layout. to create a light, airy space “When we took the property on three years ago, “The layout had to make sense, and the apartment that is perfect for showcasing contemporary artworks and we gutted it,” says Anthony Collett of architectural had to have room to breathe.” bold designs. practice Collett-Zarzycki. “We kept some original The best materials in the world have been plasterwork and coving, but otherwise we started used, and the best craftsmen, too. All the work from scratch, rationalizing the space and giving has been beautifully executed, says Collett, to every inch purpose. There are no redundant spaces create an impeccable home in the heart of the – even the hall can double up as a dining room, capital’s most lavish districts. so although the home is not vast, it is spacious.” Collett’s clients wanted natural sunlight to // flow through the apartment, so bespoke sliding Discover more at christiesrealestate.com

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// SHELL POINT TUCKER’S TOWN ST GEORGE’S PARISH BERMUDA www.sinclairrealty.com

30 www.christiesrealestate.com Island idyll Exceptional in every way, Shell Point, a tranquil coastal estate in Tucker’s Town, encapsulates the essence and style of Bermuda’s irresistible draw // PHOTOGRAPHY BY NGOC MINH NGO WORDS BY MATT TIMMS

www.christiesrealestate.com 31 Bermudian beauty: Finishes inside the residence add an elegant, international twist to the authentic island architecture, from English cabinetry and stone fireplaces to Moroccan- style marble mosaics.

ringed with palms and bathed in balmy “in essence, style, and design, Bermudian.” The // turquoise waters, the allure of Bermuda’s simplicity of the whitewashed limestone roof and WITHIN idyllic coastline is strong. And though this gently scalloped gables plays against more modern THESE WALLS British Overseas Territory might be ringed touches, with double waterside pergolas that artfully Fby treacherous reefs, with infrequent storms mirror the traditional roofline and lend an air of the The property at Shell Point breaking an otherwise ever-present blue sky, Shell contemporary to the estate. offers 6,500 square feet Point, with its two glorious acres of lushly planted Once inside, the residence will appeal to those of interior living space, grounds in the community of Tucker’s Town, creates who appreciate understated elegance. “In a world spread across the main a sense of seclusion and safety that is stronger. of too much plastic and faux finishes, Shell Point’s house, guest cottage, That feeling is echoed in a secret inscription in the Bermuda cedar windows, shutters, and doors bring and additional apartment. estate’s shoreline folly: “Storm tossed, safe at last.” a glowing, authentic beauty and warmth to the The primary residence “It’s a tranquil haven,” says Karin Sinclair of estate,” says Sinclair. “The interior, like Tucker’s has a sumptuous master Sinclair Realty LLC, an affiliate of Christie’s Town itself, reflects an international perspective, suite with its own terrace International Real Estate, “a truly unique property and finishes include English cabinetry, white- and pergola, as well in an outstanding location.” On an island of just painted wood floors, stone fireplace surrounds, as a second bedroom 21 square miles, land is at a premium. Yet here and marble mosaics of Moroccan influence.” suite for guests, plus there are two full waterfront acres, including Located just a golf-cart ride or walk away from the potential for further a private promontory with deep-water dock, jetty, golf, beaches, dining, tennis, and other amenities development. and boat slipway. And then there’s the view. “Shell of the Mid Ocean Club and Rosewood Tucker’s Point Point is one of only a few properties that face east resort, spa, and club, Shell Point was built in 1948, across the harbor to the fortified Castle Island, part at a time when horse-drawn carts and bicycles were of the St George UNESCO World Heritage site.” the most common forms of transport here. There’s Peppered with patios, terraces, and private nooks, still a one-car-per-household rule on the island, and the grounds have been designed for the enjoyment the deliciously easy pace of life remains. of Bermuda’s outdoor lifestyle. “The sunken walled garden at the home’s entrance offers a sunny // haven, while maturing olive trees welcome guests Discover more about this special property, including at the front door,” says Sinclair. The property is further photography, at christiesrealestate.com/c23

32 www.christiesrealestate.com “Bermuda cedar windows and doors bring a glowing, authentic beauty to the estate.” Karin Sinclair

www.christiesrealestate.com 33 34 www.christiesrealestate.com “Shell Point is an attractive option for boaters, water sports enthusiasts, and golfers alike.” Karin Sinclair

// WHERE IN THE WORLD A town in name only, Tucker’s Town is a prestigious residential enclave that surrounds the private Mid Ocean Club — a select and discreet members’ club — and its world-class golf course. Developed in the 1920s primarily to appeal to affluent Americans, today Tucker’s Town welcomes a truly international set of residents, attracted by its exclusivity.

Shades of green: A sunken walled garden, maturing olive trees, waterside pergolas, many archways, and marble mosaics – as well as stunning views across the harbor to Castle Island – characterize the exteriors of Shell Point’s two glorious acres.

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// 3700 OCEAN DRIVE VERO BEACH FLORIDA UNITED STATES www.premierestateproperties.com

Ocean drama

From taking in the phenomenal view to hosting large gatherings, this home was made for big moments. But there’s space for intimacy and retreat, too… // PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAURA MOSS WORDS BY DOMINIC BRADBURY

www.christiesrealestate.com 37 he home that entrepreneur Katherine International Real Estate, runs parallel to the ocean // McConvey has built for herself pulls to make the most of the dramatic open vista afforded WITHIN off an impressive balancing act. Its size by its 200 feet of beach frontage. The double-height THESE WALLS makes it ideal for large gatherings of living room with a wall of glass facing the beach, T family and friends, and, at the same time, there is a stone fireplace, and eye-catching light installations The main home is arranged choice of living spaces that offer a feeling of intimacy by designer Sharon Marston, is a big moment. around a double-height and retreat. This flexibility – and the extraordinary But the spacious kitchen is a fully fledged retreat great room, with a vast ocean panorama – makes this a very special spot. in itself, with a breakfast island, relaxed dining expanse of glass connecting “The view is outrageous, the light always makes area – as an alternative to the formal dining room the space to the pool you happy, and the oceanside pool is better than at – and free-flowing circulation to the outside space. terrace and ocean views. any hotel I’ve been to,” says McConvey. “We wanted Here, a wide choice of outdoor “rooms” include Alongside a lavish master a large compound to provide space for when we the pool terrace, the tiki hut by the beach, and the suite and three additional entertain and have family to stay. But we knew that lanai – a generous verandah with an outdoor kitchen, bedroom suites, the estate most of the time it would just be two of us, so we a dining area, and a fireside seating zone. For those — set on 1.7 acres with a also wanted the house to be warm and comfortable.” days when the breeze comes in from the sea, an 200-foot stretch of beach This project was partly inspired by the qualities of alternative pool and terrace nestle between the main frontage — has a three- the beachfront site itself, which sits within walking home and the guesthouse, providing serene shelter. bedroom guesthouse, two distance of the shores and stores of Vero Beach, “It wasn’t Katherine’s plan to sell it; she loves the pools, a beachside tiki hut, Florida. The other impetus was McConvey’s house,” says Della Valle. “But the reception the and an array of terraces. creative partnership with architect Jared Della house has received since we completed it in 2014 Valle at developer Alloy. The pair have collaborated has been wonderful. So, she has now recognized for a decade, working on design-driven residential that there is a broader audience for the house.” And projects in New York and Florida. “But when we McConvey already has plans to build a new resort make houses for ourselves they are opportunities home. The choice of architect is without question. to do something really special,” says Della Valle. “This was designed to be Katherine’s dream home.” // The two-story house, on the market with Premier Discover more about this special property, including Estate Properties, Inc., an affiliate of Christie’s further photography, at christiesrealestate.com/c26

38 www.christiesrealestate.com There are big moments here, this eye-catching light installation by designer Sharon Marston being one of them.

Light show: With floor-to- ceiling windows looking seaward, the lofty living room’s ethereal fiber-optic lighting installations are equally exquisite as objects of art and night-time illumination. On lookout: Almost all the rooms offer spectacular views out to the ocean or over the expansive lanai, terrace, and gardens. The kitchen (top) is designed to provide a retreat in its own right, and features a breakfast island and informal dining area.

40 www.christiesrealestate.com // WHERE IN THE WORLD Around two-and-a-half hours’ drive north of Miami, the town of Vero Beach is one of the most desirable oceanside communities in the state. Known as “the Hamptons of Florida,” the area attracts weekenders from Miami, drawn by the tranquility and beauty of the setting. A direct flight has opened up from New York to Vero Beach’s own airport, with a flying time of around two-and-a-half hours, making it an even more attractive proposition. A novel approach

A thing of extraordinary symmetry and beauty, this modernist property takes inspiration from Simon Mawer’s The Glass Room, a fictional tale about art, architecture, and desire // PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTINA BULL WORDS BY ELLIE FAZAN

42 www.christiesrealestate.com // CHERRY HILL THE WENTWORTH ESTATE SURREY UNITED KINGDOM www.struttandparker.com

www.christiesrealestate.com 43 // WHERE IN THE WORLD The site of some of England’s most prestigious homes, the Wentworth Estate sits in glorious countryside just a 20-minute drive from Heathrow Airport and an hour from central London. Enjoying generous acreage – a rarity on the estate – Cherry Hill is flooded with light, its aspect also designed to provide views of the landscaped garden, separated from the fourth fairway of a championship golf course by a screen of hand-selected Verde Tinos marble.

his is a story about light and space, about it was a shining example of the interwar modernist precision and passion. It’s a story that movement, a revolutionary home built to optimize will make you forget everything you think space and light. It was designed by Oliver Hill, you know about developers. For the Bath who wrote that we must “discard the shackles of T brothers are different. “The architect, John Allan of sentimentality ... the merely pretty surroundings Avanti, and I didn’t start out on the best terms,” Tejit of our grandmothers.” Bath says: “It was a very Bath says wryly. “He suspected we were going to do brave house. At the time this architecture was still crude things to this wonderful place. Now we’re the experimental. How shocking it must have been for best of friends; he’s so proud of what we’ve achieved.” guests as they came up the drive.” When the brothers bought Grade II-listed Cherry This curb appeal was one of the reasons behind the Hill 10 years ago it was a rundown family home, brothers’ decision to restore the property, alongside albeit one at the heart of the prestigious Wentworth the potential to grow the house, adding the luxurious Estate, a glorious setting around an hour’s drive amenities that would make it outstanding. But for southwest of central London. Completed in 1935, the Baths, whose philosophy is one of total design,

44 www.christiesrealestate.com “When you have a certain aesthetic in mind, you must be prepared to agonize over every detail.” Tejit Bath

there has to “be integrity behind everything we do.” visit,” says Bath, “and that’s when it all began.” In color: Cherry Hill exudes As such, they became stuck. “The geometry of the It was a journey that stretched from London to the warmth and luxury, showing that modern doesn’t have to house is brilliant, and the interior details would Czech Republic, Brazil, and Tanzania, the source mean black and white. Walnut be of utmost importance, but we didn’t know how of the onyx. Hand-selected on arrival in the Italian veneers, LED lighting, gold- to realize them.” Then came a turning point. The port of Carrara, the stone was cut and finished under leaf ceilings, and sumptuous velvet finishes add to the sense architects suggested a book as inspiration: the Man Bath’s supervision. Evidence, as with many of the of comfort and wellbeing. Booker Prize-nominated The Glass Room by Simon details of this property, of his staunch commitment Mawer, about the power of place, as ethereal as the to exceptional craftsmanship. “When you have a effect of sunlight on the golden wall of onyx around certain aesthetic in mind, you must be prepared which his characters dance. “Suddenly a light shone to agonize over every detail.” This is a story indeed. on the project for me. That wall framed everything.” The book is about a real house, Villa Tugendhat, // a rectilinear structure of concrete, steel, and glass Discover more about this special property, including designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. “I had to further photography, at christiesrealestate.com/c33

www.christiesrealestate.com 45 Ancient and modern: To the west of the main residence, a new three-level wing has been constructed, housing a grand reception room, two guest bedrooms with a south-facing balcony, a spa with relaxation suite, and featuring a dramatic underground swimming pool with descending floor.

46 www.christiesrealestate.com // WITHIN THESE WALLS A sensitive and ambitious restoration, using only the finest materials, has retained the architectural character and elegance of Cherry Hill, while creating a wholly modern home. But this residence isn’t just about what you see on the surface. “I don’t want to talk about the gimmicks. If you have to talk about that you have failed. But they are an essential part of the process. Done well, you needn’t know they are there,” says Tejit Bath of the property that’s as sophisticated as it is restrained.

www.christiesrealestate.com 47 Life in a bubble

More than four decades since it was conceived by architect Antti Lovag, the radically beautiful Palais Bulles – the Bubble Palace, suspended between sea and sky over the azure Bay of Cannes – remains as awe-inspiring as ever // PHOTOGRAPHY BY FREDERIC VASSEUR WORDS BY ANDREA HUNT // PALAIS BULLES THEOULE-SUR-MER COTE D’AZUR FRANCE www.michaelzingraf.com estled on the rocky cliffs of the Massif A rounded approach: The de l’Esterel in the French Riviera, the interiors of Palais Bulles are adorned with custom-made interconnecting terracotta spheres that furnishings and accessories – make up Palais Bulles embody Antti designed by Antti Lovag or N Lovag’s unconventional architectural philosophy, in Pierre Cardin – that echo the curved form of the rooms. which straight lines are viewed as “an aggression against nature.” Everything from the porthole windows and sinuous walkways to the luxurious beds are round, spherical, curved. “As you move through the property from bubble to bubble, you experience a wonderful interplay of volume, from cozy and intimate to space on a grand scale,” says Angie Delattre, head of the Prestige department at Michaël Zingraf Real Estate, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate. “It’s impossible not to have a strong emotional reaction to Palais Bulles. It’s playful, surprising, sensual. In perfect harmony with the surrounding landscape, sea, and sky.” Life in these bubbles does everything but isolate you. Instead, one remains forever connected to nature by gloriously framed views of the Mediterranean, sheltered openings, abundant light, and sea breezes. Commissioned in the mid-1970s by French industrialist Pierre Bernard, the estate remained uncompleted at the time of his death. It wasn’t until Pierre Cardin chanced upon it that Lovag’s vision was realized. “As the couturier behind the bubble dress and satellite cape, Cardin was deeply inspired by spherical forms,” says Delattre. “So when he saw Palais Bulles he experienced a coup de coeur.” After acquiring the property in 1991, he worked with Lovag to turn the residence into a palace “beyond time, beyond convention.” The property is not an official historical monument, but Delattre believes any requests to alter it would be refused on the grounds that it is an important work of architecture. Palais Bulles has served as the location for myriad glamorous events, from films to fashion shows, including the Dior 2015 Resort Collection. It is also the subject of a sumptuous book, The Palais Bulles of Pierre Cardin by Jean-Pascal Hesse (Assouline editions). The estate has more than 12,900 square feet of living space that opens to a generous terrace and large infinity pool, positioned to magical effect between two of the Iles de Lérins. Add to that 180- degree sea views, suites individually decorated by contemporary artists including Patrice Breteau and Jérôme Tisserand – Cardin’s “gallery of living art” – and it’s easy to understand why this property has welcomed so many illustrious visitors in its time. But experiencing Palais Bulles offers more profound joys. “For Pierre Cardin, it’s a creative retreat that gives him energy and sustenance,” says Delattre. “More than a residence, it is a piece of art.” // Discover more about this special property, including further photography, at christiesrealestate.com/c34

50 www.christiesrealestate.com // WITHIN THESE WALLS This unique estate offers more than 12,900 square feet of living space set within a two-acre landscaped plot, with the residence including 10 suites, a panoramic lounge, an elevator, a 20-car garage, and a caretaker’s apartment. Outside, the 500-seat amphitheater boasts unrivaled views over the Bay of Cannes, making a breathtaking setting for concerts and soirées, while two swimming pools offer respite from the Mediterranean heat. View finder: The clusters of spheres that form the structure of the property come together to create a showstopping interior space – an ideal backdrop for events – while also framing glorious views of the Mediterranean Sea through countless “portholes.” // WHERE IN THE WORLD Long famed for the beauty of its coastline and ever-present air of glamour, the French Riviera – or Côte d’Azur – in the southeast of France boasts the glittering destinations of Nice, Cannes, and St Tropez, as well as a host of mountain villages and idyllic coves waiting to be discovered. One such place is the tranquil region of Théoule-sur-Mer, within easy reach of cosmopolitan centers, yet also benefiting from a quieter, more traditional pace of life.

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Fashionable rendezvous

Set in the chic 16th arrondissement, amid international embassies, this highly luxurious Parisian pied-à-terre stands out from its more traditional neighbors // PHOTOGRAPHY BY FRANCIS AMIAND WORDS BY CLARE DOWDY

www.christiesrealestate.com 55 lace des Etats-Unis is home to a number of deep into the new open-plan living areas. As a Unique vision: Renowned embassies, but while its neighbors may be residential and hotel designer, Coutas is known interior designer Stéphanie Coutas introduced statement overseas dignitaries, this apartment – on for her “contemporary grand” style, an aesthetic artworks and bespoke the market with Belles Demeures de France that chimes with the classic proportions and period elements to the apartment, P(Daniel Féau Conseil Immobilier), an affiliate of details of this four-bedroom apartment, which now such as an integrated original video installation (right), as Christie’s International Real Estate – has played host has the cachet of a stylish Parisian palace. well as incorporating a music to more fashionable affairs. The legendary French Attention has been paid to every detail, with and video system throughout. fashion journalist Viviane Blassel used it as the unique fittings and materials at every turn. There setting for a television series in which she invited are warm tones and cool colors throughout, from famous fashion designers – including Barbara Bui the custom joinery to flooring and finishes. The and Nina Ricci’s Guillaume Henry – to join her there entrance foyer has a bespoke floor pattern in opal as her guests and drink in the exquisite view. “The and bronze, along with shimmering mirrors and sunrise from here is wonderful,” says Stéphanie leather paneling on the walls. An ornate fireplace Coutas, designer of the apartment’s current guise. adds a touch of grandeur to the contemporary living Set in the Place des Etats-Unis, a quintessential area. Electric curtains and air conditioning mean French garden square surrounded by the ornate the perfect living environment comes at just the stone façades of 19th-century townhouses, it is in touch of a button. the chic 16th arrondissement, close to the Arc de The baths are marble, with specially designed Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, and smart boutiques cabinetry, while the master en suite features dressing of Avenue Montaigne, and is the perfect spot from cabinets with full-height, backlit doors in platinum which to explore the city’s renowned museums. leaf and bronze, with a center cabinet in leather and The entire fourth floor of one house was chosen bronze, as well as a soothing, indulgent steam room. by the current owners, a Spanish family based in “Wherever you are in this apartment, you are Madrid, as their pied-à-terre. But typically for such surrounded with high-luxury materials and details, buildings, it comprised a labyrinth of high-ceilinged, and yet you always feel cozy and joyful,” Coutas says. compact rooms and dark corridors. Until Coutas got her hands on it, that is, taking down walls // and expanding doorways, allowing light to flood Discover more at christiesrealestate.com

56 www.christiesrealestate.com // WITHIN THESE WALLS The 3,700-square-foot apartment has a master suite with two dressing areas, plus three en suite bedrooms, each with added amenities such as a built-in console or mini bar. A cinema room can be converted into a fourth bedroom, and the property also benefits from a staff room on the building’s sixth floor, as well as a two-car garage nearby.

www.christiesrealestate.com 57 // WHERE IN THE WORLD The tree-lined Place des Etats-Unis was created during the major 19th-century renovation of Paris, carried out by Georges-Eugène Haussmann for Emperor Napoléon III. In the 1880s, US ambassador Levi P Morton moved into the square, and his arrival was followed by a number of other foreign embassies that are still located here today.

58 www.christiesrealestate.com Finishing touches: Occupying the entire fourth floor of a notable Haussmann building, this exceptional apartment features luxurious materials throughout, from leather and silk, to marble, bronze, and semiprecious stones.

“Wherever you are in this apartment, you are surrounded with high-luxury materials, and yet you always feel cozy and joyful.” Stéphanie Coutas

www.christiesrealestate.com 59 // 834 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK UNITED STATES www.brownharrisstevens.com

New York state of mind

A palatial Fifth Avenue duplex with Rockefeller connections affords a surprising level of privacy, as well as unsurpassed views of Central Park // PHOTOGRAPHY BY FRANCESCO LAGNESE WORDS BY EMILEE TOMBS

60 www.christiesrealestate.com www.christiesrealestate.com 61 ou may think that living on one of started to design buildings that would go on Intimate surroundings: Manhattan’s most exclusive streets, to become the city’s best examples of Art Deco Legendary French decorator Henri Samuel, a favorite in in an apartment with windows looking architecture. His work set the standard for interior high-society homes, was over Central Park, life might be somewhat spatial design that many others would follow, inspired by a range of styles Ypublic. Yet tenants past and present at 834 Fifth and today, according to architectural historian in his work, as seen in the Winter Garden room (above), Avenue enjoyed an impressive level of anonymity, Christopher Gray, “to own a 10- to 20-room which nods to 18th-century thanks to its establishment as a cooperative. apartment in a Candela-designed building is to European chinoiserie. Designed by Sicilian-born , one accede to architectural as well as social cynosure.” of New York’s best-loved architects, the limestone- Here, in this magnificent front-corner two-story clad 16-story building built in 1931 was considered apartment, the interiors are by the late Henri his crowning achievement. Candela moved to New Samuel, who, as well as being the designer of York in the 1920s, not speaking a word of English; choice for owner Susan Gutfreund, the Rothschilds, within five years, he’d graduated from Columbia and couturier Valentino, restored the Empire rooms University, honed his skills as a draftsman, and at the Palace of Versailles.

62 www.christiesrealestate.com // WITHIN THESE WALLS This is the largest existing original apartment on Fifth Avenue, and of all its 20 rooms, the 720-square- foot main living room is the most impressive: it has two fireplaces and windows that afford unchallenged views of Central Park. According to owner Susan Gutfreund, the low windows are the secret to the great views and ample light.

“The Gutfreunds were introduced to Samuel spread over two floors, covering a total of 12,000 by the philanthropist and fine arts collector Jayne square feet. There’s a master bedroom bookended Wrightsman,” says Richard Ziegelasch of Brown with a dressing room and privately accessed sitting Harris Stevens Residential Sales, LLC, an affiliate room, three further bedrooms, a large kitchen and of Christie’s International Real Estate. “Doors from adjoining butler’s pantry, two libraries, and a marble Samuel’s private collection adorn the entryway, and and steel staircase that draws inspiration from his insistence on classic style throughout was upheld French châteaux, imported to decorate the gallery everywhere except the Winter Garden room, which that leads to the upper floor. All this comes fully was modeled on chinoiserie palace designs of 18th- serviced, and finished with hardwood floors and century Europe, with canvas panels from Belgium a 1,500-bottle wine cellar. and trompe l’oeil by Atelier Mériguet-Carrère.” Like many of Candela’s apartments, this front- // corner duplex is expansive; the 20 rooms have Discover more about this special property, including soaring ceilings with original moldings, and are further photography, at christiesrealestate.com/c22

www.christiesrealestate.com 63 Pièce de résistance: A native of Sicily, the architect Rosario Candela arrived in New York in the 1920s and was soon embraced by high society. His work became the standard by which interior spatial design was to be judged.

64 www.christiesrealestate.com Designed in 1931 by Rosario Candela, this 16-story limestone-clad building was his crowning achievement.

// WHERE IN THE WORLD Once known as the Silk Stocking District, the is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in New York, and Fifth Avenue is its most exclusive street. Within walking distance are myriad designer boutiques and architectural wonders, not to mention some of the city’s most celebrated museums. Two helipads are located just 20 minutes away, near Hudson Yards, making vacations in the Hamptons a breeze.

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A modern pioneer

Del Dios Ranch is an expansive estate that brings distinctive modernist style and materials to its ultra-exclusive location // PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROGER DAVIES WORDS BY STEPHANIE JONES

// DEL DIOS RANCH RANCHO SANTA FE CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES www.willisallen.com

www.christiesrealestate.com 67 rom the beginning, Del Dios Ranch was An adjoining pavilion houses a jaw-dropping, destined to be different. In 1969, a local 3,900-plus-square-foot pool and spa. A personal family bought 50 acres in the exclusive tropical paradise with arched skylights, it is hung Covenant of Rancho Santa Fe and set about with exotic ferns and has a bar at one end. There is F building their dream home. Eschewing the typical a 6,080-square-foot office and, 100 yards from the Spanish stucco Southern Californian style of the entrance, a guesthouse allows visitors freedom. region, they hired Laguna Beach-based Fred Briggs. Del Dios Ranch was built for sharing, and has A West Coast pioneer of modernist architecture, hosted lavish parties. “I’ve known the pool area to Briggs was given free rein. “It’s every architect’s be configured so that an orchestra can play there,” dream,” he recalled. “I went in and expressed says Zackary Wright, an Executive Director at myself in redwood and poured-in concrete.” Christie’s International Real Estate. There is space // Other emblems of the property’s modernist aplenty for socializing and soirées, parties and WITHIN provenance abound. The stones that make up proms – and then there is outdoors. THESE WALLS the surrounding walls are original to the property The original owners bought up pockets of land – and region, and New Orleans-made glass figures 160 acres of it, around their initial 50 – to make up The redwood for the house in floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights that let today’s breathtaking estate, complete with tennis was hand-selected and light pour in. court, cypress trees, lake, and hiking and trekking taken south from its roots in The house was completed in 1972, its interior paths, as well as a six-stall stable, corrals, pastures, northern California. “It is lovingly created by a maestro of mid-century- and grounds for daily canters. So rich and varied so uncommon here,” says modern style, Arthur Elrod, most famous for is the landscape that Hollywood has come calling, Linda Sansone, who, along his own Palm Springs home. Its timeless, classic finding it a perfect movie set. There are many acres with Linda Daniels, is listing design means today Del Dios Ranch remains a of organic lemon orchards and a great expanse of agent for Willis Allen Real grand, contemporary dwelling. Marble floors that undeveloped land, which, says Wright, “adds great Estate, an affiliate of run throughout took six months to lay – entirely value.” In terms of having it all, Del Dios Ranch Christie’s International without grout. The formidable vaulted ceiling of the has it pretty much covered. It’s private and discreet, Real Estate. “The redwood living room lends a sense of the divine, abetted by stunning, elegant, and classic. It’s striking, at its and the poured concrete the splendidly soaring floor-to-ceiling fireplace of best when filled with people, and a pivot for make Del Dios Ranch such custom-made rare white bronze. There are three enjoying the great outdoors. a unique residence. For en suite bedrooms in a first-floor wing, and at such a magnificent home, the top of the grand spiraling staircase the master // it is incredibly private, suite boasts views over the manicured grounds, Discover more about this special property, including unseen from the roadside,” as well as the mountains and countryside beyond. further photography, at christiesrealestate.com/c36 adds Daniels.

Grand impressions: Contemporary grandeur defines the property throughout, from its living areas with soaring ceilings, through to the spectacular indoor swimming pool and spa that occupies an entire wing of the home.

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// WHERE IN THE WORLD Just 30 miles north of downtown San Diego, this 210-acre estate is minutes away from the village of Rancho Santa Fe – a pedestrianized crisscross of streets lined with boutique shops and restaurants, a bimonthly market, and celebrated inn. Residents of The Covenant, a historic area formed in the 1920s to preserve the community’s character and landscape, automatically receive membership to the elite Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club.

A monument to modernism: The property’s sensational interiors feature vaulted ceilings that showcase the redwood beams, poured concrete pillars, and floor-to-ceiling windows that combine to make this property so unique.

70 www.christiesrealestate.com Private and discreet, stunning and elegant. It’s striking, at its best filled with people, and a pivot for enjoying the outdoors.

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Thoroughly well bred

Nestled in the Northeast’s quintessential horse-racing country, Discovery Stables is both a fully functioning equestrian property and an enchanting family home // PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAURA MOSS WORDS BY IMOGEN BEECROFT

www.christiesrealestate.com 73 // WITHIN THESE WALLS Designed by Sanna & Loccisano Architects, this is a home for entertaining. The main floor can easily accommodate 150 guests for a party, while the lounge and bar are a welcoming setting for intimate groups. On such occasions, a visit to the 3,500-bottle wine cellar and tasting room is encouraged. Anyone finding themselves at a loose end can enjoy the swimming pool and spa, or head to the 12-seat movie theater. Fine living: The main level includes a 24-seat formal dining room, a gourmet kitchen, a lounge and eight-seat bar, a vast great room, and a spectacular conservatory, while a grand staircase connects the three levels of the house.

www.christiesrealestate.com 75 ll is still just before dawn at Discovery owners speak fondly of their children riding horses, Outdoor pursuits: The bucolic Stables. Flanked by a Thoroughbred farm bicycles, and scooters around the expansive grounds, estate benefits from a resort- style pool and spa with fully to the west and a bird preserve to the east, while the house itself provides a welcome retreat equipped pool house, a on which development is forbidden, the from the hustle and bustle of the barns. “Although summer kitchen, two stocked A 160-acre property is unruffled by the outside world. the home is approximately 25,000 square feet, it ponds, formal gardens, and a huge courtyard with porte As the sun rises and the horses in the 24 stalls begin has a warmth about it as soon as you enter. This cochère, as well as a six-car to whinny for their breakfasts, the stables come alive. can be very difficult to achieve with large rooms garage with staff apartment. Staff arrive and a whirlwind of activity ensues, as a and 14-foot-high ceilings, but anyone who comes working day at the 19th-century farmhouse begins. here remarks on its warmth,” they say. Strings of Discovery racehorses are trained at Indeed, Discovery Stables has a serenity that is nearby racetracks by professionals working for the uncharacteristic of other properties of this scale and stable, developing them for the start of their careers. grandeur. The home feels tranquil and undisturbed, This passion for equestrianism is evident throughout with sweeping vistas over the paddocks, and elegant, the property, from the wall of hand-carved horses set classically inspired design, as well as every amenity into a spectacular fountain outside the main home, catered for, including a fully equipped fitness center, to the barn hand-built by Amish carpenters and clad massage room, home theater, and game room. in Pennsylvania fieldstone. Beyond this, and only accessible to those really in Currently, Discovery Stables, on the market with the know, the property has its own secret spots for Christie’s International Real Estate, is a racing yard, relaxation. On a particularly busy day, one might with ample paddocks, foaling stalls, and an exercise venture into the area set below the pool, designed ring. There are two training tracks within a three- specifically for rest and quiet contemplation. Here, mile radius of the property, and acres of agricultural a gentle trickle from the handmade wall fountain land on which private gallops could be developed. It serenades any residents seeking a moment’s peace could also make a perfect show-jumping, dressage, or beneath the wrought-iron cupola. polo stables, with space for a polo field or arena with observation stands to facilitate competitive events. // Yet Discovery Stables is not only a professional Discover more about this special property, including equestrian facility, it is also a fine family home. Its further photography, at christiesrealestate.com/c24

76 www.christiesrealestate.com // WHERE IN THE WORLD Discovery Stables is ideally located for equestrian buyers, at the heart of the Northeast’s horse-racing industry, and a large number of the most notable racecourses in the United States are within easy reach. Despite its privacy, the estate is easily accessible: major highways crisscross the surrounding area, while a private executive jet airport is just 15 minutes’ drive from the property. True romance

We dare you not to fall for this sweeping estate, seductively set on a narrow ridge between the Pacific Ocean to the south and Montecito Peak to the north // PHOTOGRAPHY BY TREVOR TONDRO WORDS BY STEPHANIE JONES

78 www.christiesrealestate.com // CONSTANTIA MONTECITO CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES www.hiltonhyland.com www.villagesite.com

www.christiesrealestate.com 79 oble, stately, palatial. Indeed, Constantia, Oprah Winfrey as a neighbor. Completely sheltered, in the heart of Montecito, is all of these. it is a wonderful family home with matching But, says Ladd Jackson of Hilton & children’s playhouse, but was also built for Hyland Real Estate – co-listing the entertaining, its lavish grounds perfect for large- N property with Village Properties Realtors, affiliates scale al fresco parties and charity events. of Christie’s International Real Estate – if one word The property’s historical exterior is complemented were to sum up this sweeping estate, it is “romantic.” by its show-stopping 10,000-square-foot interior, One glimpse of this home, a reminder of more restored and renovated by the present owner. sedate, elegant times, and it is impossible to disagree. Traditional mahogany paneling, fireplaces, and A masterpiece of Cape Dutch style, Constantia – finishes dovetail seamlessly with contemporary named after South Africa’s Cape Town wine region comforts. A neutral palette throughout provides a – was designed in 1930 by Ambrose Cramer as a fresh backdrop. “This is most evident in the kitchen, summer house for his father-in-law, Arthur Meeker. one of many standout features of the house,” says With whitewashed walls, a pitched roof, rounded Jackson. “Its cathedral-high ceilings and wood ornate gables, and wide half-shuttered windows, beams partner with the latest, sleekest designs – it bears all the typical characteristics of its design it is stunning.” As is the main living room, accessed heritage, one that makes it unique in an area famed through double doors from the foyer and flooded for its Mediterranean and modern styles. with light from adjoining terraces. “Wherever you Cramer, a native of Chicago who spent most of sit, you are captivated by views of the ocean on his life in Santa Barbara, could not have chosen a one side and of the mountains on the other.” better location for the property, enviably positioned Look-at-me spectacular but oh-so-private; classic on a narrow ridge between the Pacific Ocean and yet thoroughly modern; and situated in the most Montecito Peak – an area that today is home to some august of settings, Constantia, it would seem, has A standout property: The of California’s most sought-after real estate. the lot. Just, in fact, as a true romance should. romantic Cape Dutch-style Set behind soaring decorative gates on 3.5 acres, design of the home stands Constantia, with its tree-lined driveways, manicured // out in an area more commonly known for its Mediterranean lawns, fountains, and reflection pond, has all the Discover more about this special property, including and modern architecture. majesty of a grand European estate, albeit one with further photography, at christiesrealestate.com/c28 “Wherever you sit, you are captivated by views of the ocean or mountains.” Ladd Jackson

// WHERE IN THE WORLD A truly five-star property demands a five-star locale, and Montecito delivers. “It is a regal neighborhood,” says Ladd Jackson, “a seaside town with the most perfect climate.” Five miles south of Santa Barbara, it’s chic, laid-back, and luxurious, boasting fine restaurants and boutiques with patios for watching the world go by. Montecito is also a haven for outdoor pursuits with swimming, sailing, hiking, and horse riding all within easy reach.

www.christiesrealestate.com 81 // WITHIN THESE WALLS The great room, with its lofty beamed ceilings and fireplace, opens up to north and south terraces, each providing majestic panoramas. One looks out to the Pacific Ocean, particularly breathtaking at sunset, and the other offers beautiful views of the reflecting pond and the mountains beyond.

Constantia has all the majesty of a grand European estate, albeit one with Oprah Winfrey as a neighbor.

82 www.christiesrealestate.com Relax in style: The interiors of Constantia reflect the grace and grandeur of its exterior design, and feature a calm, neutral palette throughout. One of the home’s standout features is the stunning kitchen, a spectacular space with beamed cathedral ceiling (this page). // VILLA SAN MARTIN MONACO-VILLE MONACO www.hammerdraff.com

84 www.christiesrealestate.com Rock solid

From atop Monaco’s regal le Rocher, this 18th-century townhouse has spectacular views of the sparkling Mediterranean, and supreme security // PHOTOGRAPHY BY FREDERIC VASSEUR WORDS BY STEPHANIE JONES

www.christiesrealestate.com 85 Crowning glory: The terrace atop the five-story Villa San Martin (right) is the perfect setting for soaking up the breathtaking 360-degree views, and enjoying an al fresco lifestyle in this exclusive, peaceful area.

onaco may be small – the world’s dining and entertaining, it offers a 360-degree second smallest country, in fact – and, vista of the white-stone Cathédrale de Monaco, at just under a square mile, more petite picturesque Jardins Saint-Martin, renowned Musée than New York’s Central Park, but it Océanographique – a Baroque Revival masterpiece Mhas a big personality. Synonymous with glitz and – and the twisting, turning medieval village of the glamour, it has long attracted a global jet set bound Old Town, a labyrinth of cobbled streets and squares. for its gilded Belle Epoque casino, golden Riviera, But it is the proximity to the Prince’s Palace – and prestigious Grand Prix. literally next door – that elevates Villa San Martin Yet not a mile from the glitz of Monte Carlo, life to standout status. The palace hosts a roster of royal in la vieille ville – the Old Town – couldn’t be more spectacles such as the changing of the guard and different. Le Rocher (the Rock), as the fortified summer concerts, but most of all, its presence offers Old Town is nicknamed, rises some 200 feet above supreme security. “Monaco is one of the safest places the Mediterranean Sea, overlooking the new harbor. in the world to live,” says de Champfleury.“And this François Grimaldi conquered the headland in 1297, property is also, indirectly, guarded by the carabinieri and it has housed the royal residence ever since. A who protect the Prince, his palace, and le Rocher.” haven within a haven, the Old Town offers a rarefied Add charm and a dazzling coastline to impeccable lifestyle for its residents, and none more so than infrastructure and tax-free security and it is easy to the occupants of Villa San Martin, an outstanding see the appeal of Monaco – in particular the Rock, townhouse that dates to the 18th century. which, come sundown when the tourists have left, “It is unique,” says Monica de Champfleury, is shrouded in a veil of calm. Serene and sedate, partner at Hammer Draff Great Properties, an it is the quietest area in Monaco. affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate. Yet should the urge to savor a little ritz or flutter, “The only house of its kind for sale in this enclave, cocktail or cabaret take hold, it’s all there, too, just which also houses the Prince’s Palace, government a stone’s throw down the road. Really. ministries, and most schools.” Monumental in size and history, Villa San Martin was totally renovated // five years ago, retaining its original façade. On Discover more about this special property, including the roof is the perfect terrace; ideal for al fresco further photography, at christiesrealestate.com/c37

86 www.christiesrealestate.com // WHERE IN THE WORLD The tiny city-state of Monaco, set on the ultra-luxe French Riviera, is known for its dazzling harbor, upmarket casinos, and luxury boutiques and restaurants. Villa San Martin is located in the very heart of the Old Town, next to the Prince’s Palace, no less – making it one of the most secure spots in the already incredibly safe principality.

www.christiesrealestate.com 87 88 www.christiesrealestate.com A Mediterranean gem: Monaco’s azure waters combine with the warm, sunshine tones of the Old Town architecture to create rich panoramas – all of which can be enjoyed from Villa San Martin’s wraparound balcony.

// WITHIN THESE WALLS Set over five stories, including one given over to a wonderful reception with majestic high ceilings, the 18th-century Villa San Martin boasts all modern amenities – an elevator to the living quarters and a garage among them. The kitchen level is surrounded by a balcony offering romantic views of the harbor below.

www.christiesrealestate.com 89 Bird of paradise Considered by many to be the finest residence ever built in Arizona, this well-loved family home has risen like a phoenix from the desert // WORDS BY XENIA TALIOTIS

90 www.christiesrealestate.com // VILLA PARADISO PARADISE VALLEY ARIZONA UNITED STATES www.waltdanley.com JOE COTITTA

www.christiesrealestate.com 91 // WITHIN THESE WALLS Villa Paradiso provides entertainment in all shapes and sizes: a 1,000-square- foot gym, a spa, an indoor basketball court, and an expansive lapis-blue, glass-tiled swimming pool keep residents fit. And whether you’re planning a quiet night in with the family curled up in one of the discreet living areas, a movie night with friends in the James Bond-themed theater, or an impressive fundraiser for 200 people, this home can host them all.

92 www.christiesrealestate.com illa Paradiso wasn’t always the but it also needed to be elegant and grand – the incomparable residence it is today. perfect venue for fundraisers and entertaining.” “It was a somewhat tired old property Considered by many to be the finest home built in with heavenly views, which we thought Arizona, and now on the market with Walt Danley V would make a getaway home,” says owner Robynn Realty, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Sussman. “Our escape from the stresses of New Estate, once inside you’re embraced by a double York.” But such were its charms that the more they staircase in the light-filled rotunda – one side leading visited, the less they wanted to leave, and when the to the south wing, the other to the north. From there adjacent lots became available to buy, that sealed it’s a dazzling exhibition of style and refinement, the deal for a permanent move from the city to the each room a showcase for some of the finest desert. “We bought those, too, and started building materials in the world. There are afrormosia floors, and building until in 2005 we had our oasis: our anigre, sapele, and walnut paneling and moldings, paradise villa, which we almost can’t bear to sell.” as well as golden-hued marble and onyx. Then The Sussmans hired world-renowned architects, there’s the water room, an interior space that floats including Vernon Swaback, who trained under in an exterior pool – the ultimate in relaxation. Frank Lloyd Wright, and acclaimed designers such All this lies within a setting that calms the soul. as David Scott to create a residence that reflects their Nestled in 12 acres of landscaped desert, thick with passions: art, film, nature, and travel. They sought palm trees, citrus, and white, pink, and purple inspiration from French Riviera mansions, Palladian orchid trees, all surrounded by mountains – villas of the Veneto, and graceful classical buildings Camelback, the McDowells, and the Four Peaks – in Palm Beach and New York. To exhibit their art the property basks in sunshine and warm breezes collection, the Sussmans added a temperature- and throughout the year. Watching the sun set or rise humidity-regulated gallery with a hanging system from one of the spectacular terraces takes you as A work of art: Villa Paradiso that enables them to rotate the display of paintings close to heaven as you’re likely to get on earth. has been designed to provide without drilling walls. a stunning space to display “The design brief was for something unique and // the owners’ extensive art collection, and to make the spectacular, contemporary and classic,” says Scott. Discover more about this special property, including most of its natural environment “First and foremost it had to be a warm family home, further photography, at christiesrealestate.com/c25 and breathtaking backdrop.

www.christiesrealestate.com 93 Luxe living: With grand formal spaces, state-of-the-art technology, generous patios and leisure facilities, and a three-bedroom guesthouse, Villa Paradiso creates a resort-style experience for guests and residents alike.

94 www.christiesrealestate.com // WHERE IN THE WORLD A most exclusive part of the Phoenix metropolitan area, Paradise Valley has easy access to world- class resorts, restaurants, shopping, art and culture, golf courses, museums, botanical gardens, and the beautiful Sonoran Desert. And Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is just a 15-minute drive away.

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A different angle on life

Wherever in this architecturally impressive home you find yourself, the mountain vistas of Colorado are sure to take your breath away // PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROGER DAVIES WORDS BY STEPHANIE JONES

// SUNSET RIDGE TELLURIDE COLORADO UNITED STATES www.telluriderealestatecorp.com erched cliffside, 296 Gray Head Lane integral to all the living spaces,” says TD Smith, is surrounded by the most picturesque president of Telluride Real Estate Corp., an affiliate mountain range in Colorado, while the of Christie’s International Real Estate. proximity to Telluride and lack of close “We used a folded-plate roof design that allows P neighbors make it both accessible and perfectly glass in its structure,” says Hamberg, “meaning the secluded. The state-of-the-art interior, using natural entire house is flooded with light and you get views materials, offers a luxurious, modern, and “green” of Colorado’s beautiful skies 365 days of the year.” lifestyle. The architect’s brief, in 2012, was clear: It’s not just the roof though – floor-to-ceiling glass build a home that doesn’t look like anything else. panels and windows ensure a visual feast. The main “We wanted to build a home that was led by its entrance is through a nine-foot-high glass doorway surroundings. From the start we connected to the that drops down and away as you enter, first hiding drama of the landscape,” explain Mike Hamberg and the view but following with a stop-you-in-your-tracks Andy Wisnoski at Colorado-based Poss Architecture moment as the peaks and valleys come into focus. + Planning. The house is linear and geometric – but The force of nature outside the house is echoed notably with no right angles – dipping down and up inside – an exquisite blend of natural limestone walls Open house: A sculptured and down again. Soaring, sculptured roof shapes and floors, stone and marble tiles, walnut cabinets, “floating” roof is the hallmark stand out against the panorama, topped by glass Douglas fir-planked ceilings, and floating staircases. of the home, while placing the plates that open up the entire home to the landscape. The Bulthaup kitchen flows seamlessly into the emphasis on glass within its structure ensures living areas “Sunset Ridge is an artfully designed residence that open-plan living room, and sheer solar drapes run are flooded with light and not only frames the view but makes the mountains floor to ceiling to reduce excess heat and glare, with encased in stunning vistas.

98 www.christiesrealestate.com no disturbance to the panorama. In winter, it’s geothermally heated. A master wing is connected to the rest of the house by an internal glass bridge that spans a landscaped stream, and the lower floor offers exercise rooms and a spa, plus entertainment spaces including a game room, bar, and theater, as well as several guest rooms and en suites. South-facing lawns are surrounded by and dotted with indigenous planting, and a pond reflecting the glorious peaks is fed by a cascading stream. At its edge lie a firepit and barbecue area. All this is just a short hop from Telluride, rated the “most scenic” resort by Ski Magazine. “Sunset Ridge stands apart, having captured the entire Telluride landscape from its private perch above,” says Smith. It’s a vista unlikely to change. // Discover more about this special property, including further photography, at christiesrealestate.com/c38

www.christiesrealestate.com 99 // WITHIN THESE WALLS Much of the interior decor was sourced from Europe, with an effortless elegance running throughout – from the living area and top-of-the-line kitchen, to the master retreat, guest suites, and entertainment rooms. The panorama goes without saying, shifting from lush green to yellow to orange with the seasons. “We wanted the owners and visitors to experience the peaks no matter where they are in the house,” says Andy Wisnoski. Home range: Dipping up and down, the profile of the house is, say the architects, a “natural expression” – a design influenced by the local, mountainous landscape. Inside, exquisite finishes echo the natural splendor of the setting.

// WHERE IN THE WORLD Originally a silver mining camp, Telluride is the most populous town of San Miguel County in the southwest of Colorado, known for its skiing in the winter and its festivals in the summer. “Telluride is certainly not the norm,” says broker TD Smith. “Blessed with rare physical beauty, it’s controlled by stiff regulations, which means virtually all private real estate is subject to a master plan with minimal density. It’s a family-oriented community and resembles the resorts of the past, plus we probably have more CEOs per capita than any other.” The luxury directory

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