8 Fort Washington, Pennsylvania One of the most prominent estates in the Philadelphia region, Arbor Hill is a triumph of design surrounded by 70 picturesque acres. This
40,000-square-foot Contemporary mansion represents the creative vision of internationally acclaimed architect Rafael Viñoly. The main home is divided into three wings built around a stone courtyard. Multifaceted living and entertaining spaces define the interior, while the exterior is graced with a bank barn converted into a “playhouse,” a pool, two restored farmhouses, and a tennis court with a pavilion.
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40 Paget Parish, Bermuda Overlooking the pink sands and turquoise waters of Grape Bay, the 14-acre Chelston Estate is a beachfront compound of rare magnitude. For 30 years, it served as the official residence of the U.S. Consul General, hosting a distinguished list of guests including presidents and foreign dignitaries. Understated elegance defines the 10,000-square- foot main house. The outstanding grounds are perfectly suited for grand entertaining with lush lawns, a 75- by 40-foot saltwater pool, and several charming guest houses and cottages.
66 Paris, France Commanding a premier position viewing the Place des Victoires, this
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magnificent 17th-Century home was originally built as an hôtel particulier, or a mansion owned by French nobility. Perfectly restored, the five-story building encompasses a three-story main residence, a duplex apartment, a mezzanine-level apartment, and two studios approved for use as offices. A courtyard with a porte cochere graces the exterior. Completed in 2009, the property’s remarkable renovation returned every facet of the architecture to its former elegance.
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80 Marbella, Málaga, Spain This splendid offering is situated in one of the finest locations in the region, and enjoys seaside and mountain vistas of the highest caliber. Employing clean modern design principles, the nine-bedroom, nine- bathroom property is enhanced with open, free-flowing interiors and generously proportioned rooms. The beautiful tropical grounds sprawl over 6,858 square meters, or more than 1.5 acres, and are adorned with a guest cottage, flourishing gardens, and a swimming pool with a thatched-roof poolhouse.