The House by the Lake, told by Jean de La Fontaine
In truth, if its surface area be as fine as its finishes, this estate spanning almost 2.5 acres is truly the phoenix of Savoyard mountain properties. On the hilltops of Annecy, ...A Florentine residence with the Duomo just next door
There are few times when real estate and lifestyle become one, but this is certainly one such moment. This Florentine penthouse overlooking the Duomo is an absolute gem, and is ...Let there be light, in Paris
When you’ve grown up in Brazil, you miss the year-round sunshine... Your exile to Paris will be made that much more homely by this 2,153 sq ft apartment bathed in natural light ...Fairytale Ldt, in Vésinet
We don't know about you, but ‘Meulière’ houses always seem like something out of a children’s book (don't ask us why!)... This one, however, is neither hidden away in the ...Lalalalalalalallalalala la la (think flute), in Deauville
Of course you know what it is! And spoiler alert, it’ll be stuck in your head for the rest of the day! It’s the music from Titanic (the film!). It’s ...Back to basics, in Belgium
It’s not exactly the same, but similar... As a child, you spent your holidays in timeless Deauville. You grew up with the boardwalks and beach huts. So Knokke-le-Zoute feels just ...Dali’s den, in Hungary
The eclectic décor of this 3,552 sq ft apartment wouldn’t have been to the taste of Second Empire decorators. But we love the Art Deco features, the Renaissance touches, the Japanese details ...Space is a luxury, in Switzerland
In a city as popular as Montreux, finding a property spanning over 75 acres is the height of luxury. This villa with its 30’s Savoyard feel and its 8,611 sq ft is no ...Ignoring ill manners, in St. Barts
Your husband had the shrewd (in principle) idea of inviting an important client to stay at your 4,833 sq ft villa overlooking the bay of Saint-Jean. And would you believe it, the ...Arte: taking luxury to a new level in Miami
SoBARNES is delighted to offer you a sneak preview of the goings-on behind closed doors at Arte, THE residence that everyone in Miami is talking about but which only a ...Existential questioning, in Italy
At first glance, this 5,920 sq ft villa looks like something straight out of the French West Indies, with its exotic plants and its island-feel. So it might be hard to believe ...Snug as a bug, in Canada
Life in Montreal is an everyday delight. Truly idyllic, until the winter chill sets in... For those sensitive to the cold like you, it’s time to huddle down! This 1,518 sq ft ...Let your imagination run wild, in Normandy
This 19th century house is a blank page in a gilt frame. 3,444 sq ft to fill with colours and a sense of the olden days, the perfect opportunity to rummage for antiques ...A true story of Louveciennes
This former early 19th century coaching inn, listed for sale by BARNES Yvelines, is filled with memories. Set between the River Seine and the forest, it simply radiates charm. Some places ...Finding a middle ground, in Haute-Savoie
You’ve always felt that a chalet is a bit much for you. And a studio apartment not enough. So this 786 sq ft apartment is the perfect compromise to make the most ...A golfer's dream in Marbella
There’s that little bit of golfer inside all of us. Which is why SoBARNES is offering you the opportunity to take a private tour of this villa, bordering one of ...Rocky mountain high, in Corsica
The sea is something you prefer to admire from afar. The sand gets everywhere: at the bottom of your bag, between the pages of your book, between your toes... And ...A movie tribute, in Loire-Atlantique
This 5,274 sq ft house may be to The Taste of Others, but as you’re the Life of the Party, it will be a place of Fond Memories. Kitchen with Apartment, lounge ...Oysters or grapes? In Gironde
For our latest match, we’re heading to Gironde to discover two properties with two different ambiances. In Arcachon, this 2,260 sq ft villa on the seafront offers an unobstructed view of the ...Getting in tune, in Paris
You may have embarked on a distinguished academic career in medicine to please your parents and have since thrived as a surgeon, but you’ve never forgotten your true passion: music. ...The ultimate in modernity, in Bulgarie
When you announced you were moving to Sofia, your friends and family immediately pictured you in a wooden house. Well if we believed in stereotypes we’d expect to see half-timbered ...A plausible excuse, in Greece
You’ve been searching for months (fine, years even) for a way to get out of the traditional family holiday at the in-laws’ residence in the middle of the French countryside ...Picking a favourite feature, in Haute-Savoie
Is it the breathtaking view of the Jura and Lake Geneva, the 1,216 sq ft of living space, the infinity pool, the 18 rooms with 8 bedrooms, the impressive stone fireplace, the ...An Art Deco conversion, in Belgium
You’ve never really been one for art, and even less so when it comes to architecture. You’re more of a binary person: you either like it or you don't. So ...A bit of solitude goes a long way, in Sainte-Maxime
You couldn’t agree more - hell is other people. And given that your freedom ends where your neighbours’ starts, you’ve decided to put some distance between you. Which shouldn't be ...
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