In the hills outside Lucca, one of Tuscany’s grand historic estates has returned to the market with provenance few properties can match, acquired in 1836 by Caroline Bonaparte—Napoleon Bonaparte’s younger sister and Queen Consort of Naples.
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1800s French Manor House in the Jura Wine Region Asks €636,000
The property offers both scale and charming setting in a region gaining international attention for its wines and landscapes.
Lake Como Villa — Private Dock, Infinity Pool, & Custom Speedboat
Between Como and Bellagio, opposite George Clooney’s Villa Oleandra, this secluded lakeside retreat captures the spirit of la Dolce Vita, sold complete with bespoke furnishings and customized Riva Aquariva Super.
An Old Quarry Is Now a Private Pool with a Waterfall in the Berkshires
Listed for $3.25M, this 60-acre estate comes with a waterfall-fed swimming pool carved into a limestone quarry—hidden deep in the Massachusetts woods.
18th-Century Bastide Near Gordes: The South of France You Dream About
At the gateway to the Luberon, this 15-acre estate in Le Thor—just 15 miles from Gordes—includes a restored 18th-century bastide and guest houses, with interiors featured in France’s top design magazines.
One-of-a-Kind 1920s Villa on the Italian Riviera by Architect Barry Dierks
Best known for his work on the French Riviera, American architect Barry Dierks left behind one Italian masterpiece: a 1920s modernist villa with a private bay on the Ligurian coast.
1,000-Year-Old Castle Restored into a Luxurious Tuscan Retreat
An architectural revival in the heart of Chianti, featuring an underground wine cellar and tasting room, a full spa with hammam, and a panoramic infinity pool with vineyard views—just 30 minutes from Florence.
Grand English Baroque Town House in a Cotswolds Market Town
A Grade II-listed Baroque masterpiece in Burford, The Great House is one of the Cotswolds' most historically significant homes, now on the market for £4,250,000.
Renovated French Château in the Rolling Hills of Burgundy
Originally the estate of a local nobleman, the château dates back to 1650 and has been thoughtfully restored to preserve its French heritage.
Fairytale French Chateau with Working Drawbridge in Northern France
This 15th century château combines medieval charm with refined living, set in the heart of the Hauts-de-France region, just over two hours from Charles de Gaulle Airport.