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The Unique California Poppy House Hits the Market for the Very First Time
Massive amounts of space and elegant, lavish interiors are staples of Cali luxury living, and over the years we’ve shown you tons of such examples. But today we’re taking you on a tour of a home that is so quirky, relaxed and unique, that it’s basically a big breath of fresh air. The distinct home […] More
Charming Stone-Clad House Next to the Beach Hits the Market in Carmel, CA, Asks $8.5M
Summer is officially just a few weeks away, and we’re sure we’re not the only ones already dreaming of sandy beaches and salty waves. Sadly, a lot of us live in not-so-warm, not-so-beachy parts of the world, but hey, one can dream, right? In fact, more and more people are looking to trade their busy […] More
Everything You Need to Know about Gracie Mansion, the Official Residence of the Mayor of NYC
Being mayor of New York City comes with a lot of responsibilities, challenges and a great deal of stress, and we’ve gotten to see far more of that in 2020 than in previous years. However, this high-profile job does come with some pleasant perks too. One of the privileges of being mayor of the city […] More
Chris Evans’ House in ‘Knives Out’ Is Now Up for Sale
If all you can remember from the 2018 whodunit movie Knives Out was Chris Evans’ cream knit sweater, don’t worry, you’re not alone. If you were to zoom out a bit, however, you’d notice that his character, Hugh Ransom Drysdale, lives in a pretty cool, retro-futuristic-style house. Well, that house is very real, and it’s […] More
The Remarkable Sheats-Goldstein Residence in LA: Past, Present and Future
If you’re not familiar with John Lautner’s iconic Beverly Crest mansion, or with the estate’s flamboyant owner, then you’re definitely missing out. This 1963-built mansion is an architectural gem and one of Hollywood’s best-kept secrets. John Lautner’s Organic Architecture Dream The 4,500-square-foot house was designed by American architect John Lautner and built between 1961 and […] More
The Thrilling History of The Breakers, the Vanderbilts’ Iconic Summer Estate in Newport
With our feeds now being flooded with grim news reports, we thought it’d be good to distract ourselves by looking into the long, twisted history of an iconic property that has stood the test of time. You might already be familiar with The Breakers, a Beaux Arts masterpiece in Newport, Rhode Island, which was built […] More
This $5.45M Carroll Gardens Townhome Masterfully Blends the Past and Present
There’s a one-of-a-kind townhome up for sale in Brooklyn’s posh Carroll Gardens neighborhood. Marketed by Lindsay Barton Barrett, Christina Abad and Cristina Criado with Douglas Elliman, the stunning home is asking $5,450,000, and it offers both classic touches and modern-day amenities. Located at 356 Sackett Street, flanked by Court and Smith streets, the four-bedroom, four-bathroom […] More
This Park Slope Mansion is Brooklyn’s 3rd Priciest Home for Sale, and It’s Asking $12.9 Million
A jaw dropping mansion in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park has recently hit the market, and it is truly one of a kind. Designed in 1899 by Montrose W. Morris, an architect known for his large, palazzo-style brownstones, 17 Prospect Park is the perfect combination of timeless elegance and modern features. The roughly 6,500-square-foot property was reportedly […] More
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House is So Much More Than Just ‘the Blade Runner House’
Few houses nowadays can cause our brows to rise and our jaws to drop; one might say we’ve pretty much seen it all by now. Yet there are some architectural gems that only get more impressive with time, and even after many decades, you’re still in awe whenever you look at them. Frank Lloyd Wright’s […] More
This $33M Brentwood Estate Bears the Signature of Celebrity Designer Windsor Smith
Windsor Smith, the daring designer known for her self-proclaimed “modern traditionalist” style, left her mark on many luxury and celebrity homes over the years. In fact, one of her most widely recognized projects, the House of Windsor, became home to Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin. Now, one of her latest projects — and Windsor’s third […] More
