Patching up past and present, in London
At the heart of Kensington, get ready to witness the (none-) fatal attraction between yesterday and the present day. This 4,618 sq ft house (a true luxury in this neighbourhood) is the ...Tone your calves, in Portugal
In the city of 7 hills, your new workout awaits in the Chiado district. The 4,190 sq ft apartment and its view have to be earned, as to get there you have ...Dispelling prejudices, in Greece
Greece isn't all white houses perched on the cliff side. Greece isn't just the Cyclades. Greece is also this 9,900 sq ft house in the Kifissia district. Built in 1888 and renovated ...All change, in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
After years frantically juggling your professional activity and your family life, you never thought you’d hear yourself say it’s time to slow down. Everything being relative, of course, as you’ve ...Heritage, in Spain
Marrakech has the Majorelle Gardens, Miami the Versace Mansion, and now you can create your own icon with this home designed by the architect Manzano Martos in Sotogrande. On the ...The epitome of Country chic in Grasse
This former water mill surrounded by greenery is listed for sale with BARNES Valbonne. A family-friendly property decorated with exquisite taste and ideal as both a holiday home and main ...Love, in Italy
On Lake Como, the epicentre of Romanticism, this 6,458 sq ft Catarina-style villa languidly sits along the lush shore. Frescoes, trompes l’œil, opulent vegetation, a spectacular viewpoint... nothing is left to ...A palace in Portugal
Some build castles in the air, but you’re going for more original and most of all more concrete than the proverb. And you don't even need to build it, as ...Drastic change, in Greece
As a hard-working businessman, it’s your health that has reminded you to slow down. But you’re not ready for the idle life just yet. This 13,000 sq ft private mansion on the ...God save Chelsea, in London
If you don't start talking with a charming English accent and drinking your tea black with a drop of milk, if cucumber sandwich doesn't become a classic along with a ...Evocation, on the Ile de Ré
We don't know about you, but when we hear “île de Ré” we instantly hear the sound of bicycle wheels trundling down the narrow streets. We can picture the ...An Art Deco dream with an ocean view
Just minutes from La Baule, this extraordinary Art Deco villa seems to keep watch over the horizon, with a beach at the end of the garden. It is listed for ...Days gone by, in Deauville
This fabulous 3,336 sq ft Deauville villa has watched over its corner of paradise since 1920. Back then, women wore bathing costumes and men sported moustaches. Boris Vian was born the same ...Forced modesty, in Maisons-Laffitte
This 3,450 sq ft house could be taken for a château under different circumstances. But then again its prestigious neighbour won’t be giving up its title that easily. Nonetheless, this house dating ...First generation, in Quiberon
You’ve decided to found a family dynasty by the sea but haven't decided on a location yet? Well look no further - you’ll be laying down your roots on the ...Equal share (or not), in Savoy
If you give us the pontoon, we’ll give you the chalet that goes with it. That’s all we can say. It’s confidential information. We can tell you it’s on the ...A dream penthouse in Athens
Greece may be regaining its status as one of Europe’s top destinations, but Athens holds all the aces when it comes to luxury real estate with that unique Mediterranean charm. ...I do, in Burgundy
Some properties are a calling. Estates that demand pledges of allegiance. Promises of enduring love. This 75-acre estate on the outskirts of Avallon is an instant heart-stopper that will have ...Camera rolling, in Saint Tropez
Play the role of a movie villain in this sumptuous contemporary villa spanning 3,605 sq ft and nestled at the heart of the private gated Golf Country Club estate. We can just ...Revolutionary, in Bayonne
Who said horse breeding is only (successfully) done in Normandy? Because it rains and the grass is always green? Well you’ve decided that the grass is greener elsewhere and have ...The charm of simplicity, in Cap-Ferret
I think we can all agree, it doesn't take much to explain the enchantment of this 1,506 sq ft detached house with its cabin feel, set among 8,610 sq ft of greenery. We love ...Only fools never..., in Lyon
You would never (and we mean never) have imagined living in a loft. So a case of love at first sight on seeing one? No way. But you’re clearly no ...Rent a slice of the Seine, in Paris
You have to admit that since the series Highlander “There can be only one”, you’ve secretly dreamed of living on a houseboat. Well get your sea legs ready to rent ...Château life in Biarritz
A legendary château amidst a golf course, with Biarritz within easy reach and the Pyrenees as the backdrop - you have to admit it warrants a closer look. Join us ...Practice your swing, in Normandy
It’s not clear how, but you’ve developed an all-consuming passion for golf. So this 560 sq ft apartment in the château overlooking Houlgate golf course is the ideal pied-à-terre to keep the ...
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