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.
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Lake Como’s Victorian Secret: Rare Waterfront Estate in Menaggio
One of the largest properties in Menaggio, with 1,050 feet of private lake frontage, Villa Olivetta is a Victorian outlier among the Italianate and Liberty-style estates that define Lake Como, built in the late 19th century by London-born engineer Herman Mylius.
1939 Modernist Villa Once Home to a French Icon in Cap d’Antibes
Located on the Riviera’s most exclusive peninsula, this €15.95M villa was built for French icon Georges Milton and inspired by Barry Dierks’ nearby Villa Lilliput, featuring private sea access and sweeping Riviera views.
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.
Live on Richard Branson’s Private Island for $22,500,000
Home to the Branson Beach Estate, Richard Branson acquired the 120-acre Moskito Island to preserve its natural beauty and establish a community of like-minded homeowners, each with a private three-acre lot and access to shared island amenities.
Restored Spanish Castle, Built as a Fortress Against Pirates, Asks €4,700,000
Nestled on the rugged Costa da Morte in Galicia, Spain, this horseshoe-shaped fortress was constructed in 1740 during the reign of the Spanish Bourbons and is named Castillo del Príncipe, or "Castle of the Prince," in honor of the son of King Charles III of Spain.
Private Island in CT: New England Estate Listed for $35,000,000
Discover Rogers Island, an exclusive private retreat on Long Island Sound, boasting a historic Tudor mansion, resort-style luxuries, and three private beaches—just minutes from the mainland.
A Dutch Baroque Estate on the River Vecht Near Amsterdam
The Rupelmonde Estate stands as a striking example of 17th-century Dutch Baroque architecture, nestled in the heart of the Netherlands in the scenic town of Nieuwersluis, close to Amsterdam-Schiphol airport.
345-Acre New England Estate on the Shores on Lake Champlain, Vermont
The French Colonial Revival mansion boasts sweeping vistas of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains, and comes with a private 9-hole golf course.
Restored Italian Villa and Beachfront Property on Favignana Island, Sicily
This beautifully restored villa offers an immersive experience in Favignana with direct access to the sea and a yellow sand beach, with an amphitheater-shaped breakwater creating a natural pool.