Just minutes from the centre of Chippenham—but hidden behind high gates and four acres of private gardens—The Ivy offers a rare blend of town access and country calm.
All tagged historic property
Historic Farmhouse & Hamlet on 42 Acres at the Edge of Umbria
Located in Lubriano, Lazio—just minutes from the Umbrian border—this 18th-century estate blends the slow living of the Italian countryside with easy access to Orvieto, Civita di Bagnoregio, and the wine-rich hills of Umbria.
Shipping Heiress’s 1918 Island Retreat Listed for $6,500,000 in Maine
Built for Louise Grace—daughter of NYC’s two-time mayor and shipping magnate William R. Grace—this stuccoed Renaissance Revival cottage is a rare surviving example of an early American summer estate, set on 3,570 feet of private Maine shoreline.
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.
Restored Château Gatehouse with Pool in a Medieval Burgundy Village
For €990K: Discover a rare piece of Burgundy’s architectural past: once the gatehouse to a 10th-century château, now a restored manor with sculpted stonework by France’s master artisans, a travertine-edged pool, and wine-worthy cellars, all tucked inside a fortified hilltop village.
Storybook Renaissance Manor in France—Yours for €835,000
Meticulously renovated, this 15th-century manor in the Loir Valley offers historic charm without château upkeep. Just two hours from Paris, it’s linked to poet Pierre de Ronsard, with legends of hidden tunnels to his childhood home.
Greek Revival Hudson River Estate With Ties to Roosevelt and Vanderbilt
Aberdeen boasts 400 feet of private Hudson River frontage, neighboring historic estates like the Vanderbilt Mansion, and once hosted Eleanor Roosevelt as a guest lecturer.
Restore a Provençal Treasure: 18th-Century Bastide Near Aix
Often called the 'Paris of Provence,' Aix-en-Provence blends Parisian elegance with the sunshine and charm of the South of France. Just minutes from the historic center, a magnificent 18th-century bastide in need of restoration offers a rare opportunity.
Historic Greek Revival Mansion on 38 Acres with Hudson River Views
Steeped in history and thoughtfully updated, this distinguished estate offers privacy, character, and a prime location in Hudson’s prestigious Mt. Merino, just two hours from NYC.
15th-Century Home Once Owned by an English King for Sale at £550,000
Blagraves, a Grade I-listed home in Barnard Castle, County Durham, was built before 1482 and once belonged to Richard III. It later served as an inn where Oliver Cromwell reportedly stayed.