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The World's Great Cities, After Dark
You may have visited a city a dozen times, spending countless hours meandering its museums, markets, cafés and parks. But to explore a place when the sun sets — as it comes alive in a whole different way — is to see it for the first time all over again. From the rooftops of Dubai to the operas of Berlin, discover some of the world’s best nightlife.
Inside a Magnificent East Hampton Compound
Expansive acres of lush reserve land and the waters of Gardiners and Napeague Bays create serene seclusion and a stunning backdrop for this magnificent 2.1-acre compound, sited high on a bluff affording unprecedented privacy and a sweeping view. With a masterfully crafted main residence and a spacious, equally stylish guesthouse, the estate offers a total of nine restful bedrooms and an array of sophisticated spaces for living and entertaining indoors and out.
The Dazzle of Iridescent Tiles
When the luminous gradient of iridescence hits light, it creates a kind of ethereal magic. And when that rainbow play of color is iterated on a tile—whether used for a kitchen backsplash, on a bathroom wall, or at the bottom of a pool—the effect becomes altogether lustrous. “The result isn’t purely aesthetic, but also experiential,” says Katie Michael-Battaglia, design director at Nemo Tile + Stone, with showrooms in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
New & Notable Luxury Properties for Sale Over $26 Million | September 2020
From an Italian-inspired compound in Woodside, California, to a beachfront villa in Dubai, these are this month’s four featured notable properties for sale over $26 million.
The Iridium Spa at The St Regis Residences
Iridium Spa | A Sanctuary in the Sky - Soaring 31 floors high atop The St Regis Toronto, Iridium Spa is Canada’s Highest Luxury Spa. Boasting sweeping views of downtown Toronto. An urban retreat like any other.
Incredible Waterfront Homes Across Canada
Whether it’s on the ocean, a lake or a river, you can’t beat the serenity of a waterfront home. With the sound of the water lapping at the shore, and the opportunity to go for a swim or a kayak just steps from your door, staying home has never been so inviting.
The Luxury Vineyards of South Africa
Those who love wine would undoubtedly feel at home in the South African Cape Winelands. Home to some of the most established wine regions outside of Europe—vines were planted over 350 years ago—South Africa’s terroir and climate allows the region to produce a wide range of world-renowned varieties.
How to Turn Your Patio Into a Cozy Fall Retreat
Fall heralds an unmatched refresh. Back-to-school excitement lingers and the season vibrates with a warm, soft potential that even New Year’s Eve can’t match. Now there is no frenzy, no internal guilt following summer’s long days that you must make the most of; just an efficient transition into a colourful new season.
Whether you’re looking to simply trim the deck with warm bulb lighting, add a new slope to your landscaping or rock garden, or linger in the private expanse of your beautiful backyard, here are some design tips to bring your home into autumn and refresh your outdoor space for fall.
Homes with Exposed Beams
Country style isn’t just an aesthetic—it’s an ethos, a route back to nature and simpler living. Get inspired to leave the city behind with these five gorgeous rustic homes, complete with spacious lots, exposed beams, generous wood-burning fireplaces, and plenty of room for daydreaming under starry skies.
The Global Resident | Relocation to Cyprus, Greece and Malta
As restrictions begin to lift all around the world, people are looking closely for investment opportunities. Placing their quality of life at the forefront of their decision making, some of these investments will inevitably mean relocation to a new home – and potentially even a new country. In this three-part series we’ll explore destinations around the world with benefits like residency and citizenship by investment programs, tax incentives, and more, as well as hear from local experts throughout the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand network along the way.
5 Homes Inspired by Your Favorite Glass of Summer Wine
For the wine connoisseur, enjoying a glass is about more than just relaxation: it’s about transporting oneself to far away terroirs through taste, being moved by tradition and innovation, and, sometimes, finding inspiration in the way the light hits the wine. The vineyard doesn’t have to be the only place where the wine lends inspiration, either.
Inside an Impeccable New Home in Beverly Hills
L.A.-based master architect William Hefner is known for his proficiency in both traditional and modernist styles and for his devotion to translating classic details for sophisticated contemporary living. His versatility and dedication are easily apparent in this new Beverly Hills home, where sleek, refined modern style is inflected with time-honored flair. Stately columns and wrought iron, arched windows, shutters, hardwood floors, and a grand sweeping staircase are among the elegant elements that bring touches of tradition to a residence that is decidedly au courant and state of the art. Chicly contrasting surfaces of black and white create a pleasingly minimalist air, yet the home feels far from spartan. Nearly every space boasts artful fixtures—from dramatic lighting to eye-catching hardware and faucets—and walls of glass afford dazzling, dynamic views.
Inside Susan Sarandon’s Dramatic Chelsea Loft
For the home of a beloved thespian to provide space for performing and dancing seems only fitting, and this airy contemporary loft—Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon’s six-bedroom oasis—does just that. Occupying two floors of an exclusive co-op in Chelsea, the residence is anchored by a vast open living area with a mirrored wall and steps that can serve as impromptu seating—all perfectly suited for productions by performers of any age or stripe.
Market Watch | August 2020
Toronto Regional Real Estate Board President Lisa Patel announces that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 11,081 sales through TRREB’s MLS® System in July 2020 – a 29.5 per cent increase over July 2019 and a new record for the month of July. On a preliminary seasonally adjusted basis, sales were up by 49.5 per cent compared to June 2020.
Five Homes with Their Own Bocce Courts
A round of bocce is the perfect way to pass the time during the glorious days and cool evenings of summer—even more so when it’s on a private court just steps from a home filled with luxurious spaces and amenities.
6 Homes Near Notable Hikes
For the avid hiker, there are some trails that must be experienced firsthand. While travel may not be possible at the moment, experiencing the outdoors on a more local scale has never been more appealing. From leisurely, grassy paths to mountainous terrain to desert canyons, there are enchanting and challenging hikes to be found the world over. We’ve sourced six homes that all have one thing in common: their proximity to some of the world’s most notable hikes.
Horse and Rider | 5 Equestrian Properties With Notable Stables
There are those who prefer trend-setting residences in cosmopolitan centers—and then there are those who seek out properties with sprawling fields, breathtaking vistas, and plenty of room to roam. For horse enthusiasts, the latter list describes the perfect home. These five North American properties fill all the requirements for an idyllic equestrian lifestyle for both horse and rider.
New and Notable Luxury Properties for Sale over $2 million
From a light-filled Parisian apartment to a historic Biltmore Forest home in North Carolina, these are this month’s four featured notable propertiesfor sale over $2 million.
Open Flame | Five Fabulous Fire Pits That Bring the Heat
Whether in a classic New England coastal setting or part of a stunning modern remodel of a San Francisco Victorian, a stylish fire pit can turn any backyard or balcony into an idyllic outdoor oasis.
Market Watch | July 2020
Toronto Regional Real Estate Board President Lisa Patel announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 8,701 sales through TRREB’s MLS® System in June 2020. This result represented a very substantial increase over the May 2020 sales result, both on an actual (+89 per cent) and seasonally adjusted basis (+84 per cent), and was only down by 1.4 per cent compared to June 2019.