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Carefully selecting interior design shades is an easy way to create a reliably stylish ambience in a home. These residences—from Fifth Avenue to California wine country—turn up the sophistication with swaths of calming neutral colors.

Waterfront Oasis

Tiburon, California | Josh Burns, Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage

This distinctive three-bedroom residence enjoys unobstructed views from its coveted waterfront lot. The open-plan living room, dining room, and kitchen boasts a lofty ceiling with gentle curves, unique windows, and organic shades that highlight the blue water and rolling green hills, letting the views take center stage. Ideal for the consummate California lifestyle, the home also offers a gym, a deck off the primary bedroom, and a sun-drenched terrace for grilling and dining in view of boats as they glide by.

Southwestern Meets Modern

Santa Fe, New Mexico | Tim Van Camp & John Rigatti, Sotheby’s International Realty – Santa Fe – Main Downtown Brokerage

High in the hills north of Santa Fe, this chic 6,448-square-foot, three-bedroom residence gazes across the sparkling city skyline toward majestic mountains and sunsets. Hardwood floors, ceiling beams and vigas, smooth plaster walls, ceramic tile, and striking finished concrete flooring—all in serene neutral hues—contribute to the home’s contemporary Southwestern character and fill it with a calming ambience. Two portales encourage enjoyment of the outdoors, the landscaping, the colorful native flora, and the vistas.

Sonoma Contemporary

Sonoma, California | Ginger Martin, Sotheby’s International Realty – St. Helena Brokerage

At this singular estate perched above the town of Sonoma, chic contemporary design blends harmoniously with an enviable wine country setting. The 14.34-acre estate features a main residence—where surfaces of concrete, soothing beige walls and ceilings, and blonde hardwood floors allows for a focus on art and views—a guesthouse with two offices and a bedroom suite, fountains, garden beds, outdoor living areas, green lawn, a refreshing pool, and a pool house with a guest suite, a pool bath, and an outdoor shower.

Upper East Side Elegance

New York, New York | Roberta Golubock, Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage

Located in the Stanhope Hotel—a 1920s cooperative building on Fifth Avenue designed by the illustrious Rosario Candela—this sophisticated residence exudes 21st-century style and serenity. The versatile floor plan offers a spacious living and dining room with a tasteful neutral palette, an eat-in chef’s kitchen that opens to a private terrace, and up to six bedroom suites. Ownership includes storage and a 468-square-foot studio guest or staff apartment with a full kitchen and bath.

Cape Cod Charmer

Sandwich, Massachusetts | Tori Harrison, Sotheby’s International Realty – Sandwich Brokerage

On a historic Cape Cod Main Street, this impeccably updated 1868 home features four bedrooms, a sleek kitchen with superior appliances, and a living and dining room exhibiting a unique blend of natural hues, from walls and coffered ceilings painted white, herringbone-patterned hardwood floors, and stately brick. The property also offers a refreshing pool, a three-car garage with an in-law suite, a charming pool house, and an outdoor living and dining terrace with a two-sided stone fireplace and a grilling and bar area.

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Augmenting homes from Cape Cod to California, these enviable decks encourage lingering outdoors and appreciating the longer, warmer days of spring and summer.

Peaceful Living in Pacific Heights

San Francisco, California | Tania Toubba, Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage

On one of the most desirable blocks in Pacific Heights, this timeless four-level home has been impeccably updated while maintaining respect for its classic details. Among its highlights are chic entertaining spaces, six bedrooms—including a lower-level suite with a kitchenette—two family rooms, a light-filled kitchen, a photography and art room, an elevator, and a two-car garage. One of many outdoor spaces, the backyard garden deck is anchored by a shade tree and surrounded by other flourishing color flora.

Texas Hideaway

Midfield, Texas | Sherri Hughey & Tim Grimes, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty 

A luxurious locale for living an idyllic life of peaceful solitude amid visiting birds and wildlife, this 257-acre ranch less than 90 minutes from Houston consists of a sophisticated main residence—with guest suites connected via a breezeway—a cabin and bunkhouse, cattle pens, a crystal-clear five-acre clear lake, duck ponds, and pastureland perfect for grazing. The home’s numerous covered and open-air alfresco spaces were designed to appeal to anyone who enjoys the outdoors.

Contemporary Oasis in Calistoga

Calistoga, California | Ginger Martin, Sotheby’s International Realty – St. Helena Brokerage

Set amid the distinctive natural beauty for which California wine country is known, this sleek contemporary residence in Calistoga is minutes from outstanding restaurants, spas, wineries, and shops. The open, airy interiors are designed to showcase the views of the enveloping Mayacamas Mountains, mature green trees, and the home’s alluring swimming pool. Alfresco areas open from bedrooms and accompany the outdoor kitchen and tennis court; an inviting deck extends off the chic terrace that surrounds the pool.

Palm Beach Gem

Palm Beach, Florida | Stephanie Lefes, Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage

Exuding Mediterranean inspiration and charm, this five-bedroom 1920s villa on a desirable Palm Beach thoroughfare is walking distance from the shops and restaurants of Worth Avenue as well as the beach. Pecky cypress ceilings, graceful archways, French doors, and handsome wood floors are among the stylistic hallmarks. Covered porches and breezy decks and balconies allow for enjoyment of the surroundings and the property, which also includes a two-bedroom guest cottage.

Cape Cod Charmer

North Falmouth, Massachusetts | Kerrie Marzot, Sotheby’s International Realty – Falmouth Brokerage

This charming 3,500-square-foot waterfront home revels in picturesque views of boats in the nearby harbor. It features five spacious bedrooms—including two primary suites—a kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, an island, counter seating, and a dining area; two recreation rooms; and a living room with a skylit ceiling, a stone fireplace, a wall of windows, and sliding glass doors to an enviable wraparound deck. The 1.25-acre property includes a private deepwater dock and deeded rights to two association beaches.

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Green is a soothing, refreshing hue that brings to mind lush lawns, leafy groves, and idyllic forests. It fills any space with cheer, optimism, and a reminder that spring and summer are right around the corner.

Stylish Hideaway in Sonoma

Sonoma, California | Jennifer Powers, Sotheby’s International Realty – Wine Country – Sonoma Brokerage

Blocks from the Sonoma Plaza, this charming three-bedroom home is enveloped in greenery and has an open floor plan ideal for entertaining. In addition to three restful bedrooms, an inviting living room with wide-plank DuChateau wood floors, and an office nook, it features a kitchen with LaCantina folding doors opening to a travertine patio with a grilling island, a Lacanche gas range, and striking earthy-green tile. The property also includes a detached guest casita and offers room for a pool.

Timeless Style Above Park Avenue

New York, New York | Alexander Novack, Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage

In a prestigious prewar building on the Upper East Side, this spacious three-bedroom cooperative residence offers oversized rooms with 10-foot ceilings. Herringbone-patterned hardwood floors contribute to the elegance of the formal dining room, the windowed eat-in kitchen includes a pantry and an island topped with Calacatta Vagli marble, the three bedrooms are secluded in a quiet wing, and the formal living room features rich emerald-hued walls and oversized windows providing lovely light. Residents benefit from the building’s sports court and state-of-the art gym.

Colonial Charm in Greenwich

Greenwich, Connecticut | Alice Duff, Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage

This painstakingly renovated four-bedroom Colonial home, a delightful two-bedroom guest cottage, and a refreshing pool are secluded amid incredibly lush greenery and gardens in Greenwich’s esteemed Round Hill. Highlights include a spacious living room, a formal dining room with French doors to a verandah, a den, and a gourmet eat-in kitchen with calming green cabinetry and woodwork. Completing the picturesque grounds are a patio with a towering stone fireplace, a detached two-car garage, and a wishing well.

Glorious Equestrian Estate

Malibu, California | Robert Radcliffe, Sotheby’s International Realty – Pacific Palisades Brokerage

Minutes from the sandy surfing beaches of Malibu, this 3,613-square-foot home, pool, and guesthouse share their 0.91-acre estate with horse stalls and a tack room. The residence features a great room with high beamed ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and French doors to a balcony; a library with a loft; and a family room opening to the backyard gardens, sitting and grilling areas, and pond with cascading fountain. Green detailing—from trim and molding to the kitchen’s cabinetry—contributes natural color and visual interest.

Luxury in the Hills of Santa Fe

Santa Fe, New Mexico | Gary Bobolsky & Chris Webster, Sotheby’s International Realty – Santa Fe – Main Downtown Brokerage

Sited on 2.55 manicured acres in a highly desirable neighborhood of Santa Fe’s historic Eastside, this extraordinary estate displays magnificent design and details. The remodeled 6,743-square-foot single-level residence features six bedroom suites—two of which currently serve as office and art space—eight baths, formal living and dining areas, a recreation and billiards room, and a library. The smooth plaster walls of many rooms are finished in a soothing green that echoes the glorious gardens and nearby hills and mountains.

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Published: March 3, 2022 | By: American Luxury Staff

The Los Angeles home purchased a couple of years ago by Reese Witherspoon is back on the open market this winter, with a comprehensive refresh courtesy of its current owner. The Brentwood estate, a 2.4-acre expanse capped with a 10,343 square-footer right out of the English countryside, is currently priced at $25 million. Witherspoon paid $16 million for it. But read on.

Renovations conducted to the seven-bedroom home during the Witherspoon ownership tenure are evident from a glance at the exterior, where a fresh coat of bright white paint has swallowed up the stone accents that previously decorated the mansion.

As expected, the general brightening continues inside the home. In the foyer, the mid-toned oak has been traded out for checkerboard marble in a honed finish, and the staircase has been given a complete revision. In the living room, the fireplace has been given a marble surround, and the coat of black paint that had framed it is gone; the oak is gone here too, replaced with plank in a pale natural finish.

The room that has received a touch of adventure is the office. Painted in a glossy shade of royal blue, it has been given pattern-backed banks of built-in bookshelves. Outside, however, the tiered pool, patio, spa and sun deck complex has emerged unscathed. Certain fundamentals remain constant.

Witherspoon’s upcoming projects include Fair Play; the documentary about home life balance features Melinda Gates. Witherspoon also wears the producer hat for drama film Where the Crawdads Sing. On the acting side, her upcoming releases include rom-com Your Place or Mine, with Ashton Kutcher. She’s also set to reprise her role as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde 3. Her Apple TV+ series, The Morning Show, was recently renewed for a third season.More info

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As winter draws to a close and we head into spring, it may be the perfect time for you to look for a new home! We have rounded up plenty of tempting options, that would all be a dream to move into this spring. From an impeccably renovated farmhouse estate set on 40 picturesque acres, to both mid-century and modernist masterpieces, a 150 acre country estate worthy of preservation, new construction with classic elegance and a 200 acre parcel with endless possibilities, the March real estate roundup once again proves that the Charlottesville area has it all. Read on for our favorite Scouted properties this month.

Horseshoe Hill – 4545 Louisa Road // Keswick, Virginia // Contact: Ann Hay Hardy, Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty, 434.296.0134

The details: 4 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half bathrooms, dream kitchen, 42 acres
Features we love: A complete renovation in 2018 turned this classic farmhouse into a sophisticated and luxurious retreat, with every amenity you can imagine … from a dream kitchen, to an oversized laundry room, a gorgeous pool and a tennis/pickleball court. This stunning property in the heart of Keswick offers great indoor and outdoor living, and provides sweeping pastoral and mountain views.

Stanford Hall – 827 Campbell Road // Keswick, Virginia // Contact: Murdoch Matheson, Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty, 434.296.0134

The details: 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 3,367 square feet, 155 acres
Features we love: Stanford Hall is a hidden gem. This c. 1822 eclectic country manor is situated in the middle of 155 acres with stunning views of the SW Mountain range. The historic home has a grand scale with 10.5 ft ceilings, marble mantels and double hung windows … worthy of restoration & preservation.

Keswick Country Estate – 2884 Palmer Drive // Keswick, Virginia // Contact: Murdoch Matheson and Yates McCallum, Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty, 434.981.7439

The details: 4 bedrooms, 4 full and 1 partial bathroom, 4.15 acres
Features we love: This country retreat within the gates of Keswick Estate showcases superior craftsmanship and architectural detailing. All of the modern refinement of a new build, with the classic elegance of Keswick Estate. A covered brick terrace and screened porch, as well as a winter room, make for beautiful year round indoor/outdoor living.

Barbee – 1521 Rugby Road // Charlottesville, Virginia // Contact: Ann Hay Hardy, Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty, 434.296.0134

The details: 5 bedrooms, 2 full and 1 partial bathroom, 0.5 acres in the heart of town
Features we love: This mid-century-inspired home was designed by renowned architect Fred Nichols, the dean of the Architecture school at UVA and known for his restoration of the Rotunda. The focal point of the home is the two-story vaulted entertaining space with a central brick dual-sided fireplace. Features such as cedar siding with redwood interiors, antique period lighting, original bathroom vanities and fixtures in pristine condition, and a built-in greenhouse are among the special details that this home has that cannot be found in today’s construction. Check out this one-of-a-kind time-capsule.

Queensland Estate – 0 Dogwood Drive // Kents Store, Virginia // Contact: Conor Murray, Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty, 434.964.7100

The details: 200 acres
Features we love: Conveniently located between Charlottesville and Richmond, Queensland Estate is the perfect place for you to create your own family estate, retreat, hunting sanctuary, or development. The possibilities are endless in bucolic Kents Store.

Published: February 26, 2022 | By: American Luxury Staff

Seminal pop musician Paul McCartney sold his Manhattan residence recently, but didn’t fare terribly well at the closing. The Upper East Side duplex changed hands at $8.5 million, registering as a $7 million loss for the grandfather of pop music, who acquired the place about seven years ago for $15.5 million.

The penthouse unit in a 1967-built building designed by architect Horace Ginsbern, the co-op residence is a four-bedroom property occupying space on the fifteenth and sixteenth floors. According to public records, the yang to Lennon’s yin listed the thoroughgoing Manhattanite pad nearly a year ago for $12 million.

The property contains four bedrooms and five baths, with shared living areas culminating in a large living room. The unit features walls of oversized glass panes that allow for exceptional Central Park views. Amenities in the unit include a library and a master suite with a sitting room. Judging by public records associated with McCartney’s 2015 purchase and the recent closing, the Beatle had the residence’s floorplan dramatically overhauled after investing in it, adding a likely six- or seven-figure bill to his purchase price.

The building is exceedingly comfortable, even intimately so; it contains just 26 apartments. Amenities include a garden and a full-time doorman. The Met and the Guggenheim are within walking distance.

The Beatles are the best-selling music act of all time; record sales are said to exceed 600 million. Following the so-called British Invasion of 1964, nearly every one of their studio albums topped the Billboard chart, save for the odd album that peaked at number two. McCartney followed up with several chart-toppers of his own as a solo artist (and for a time with band Wings), the most recent of which is 2018’s Egypt Station. His most recent solo release, 2020’s McCartney III, peaked at number two.

McCartney’s popularity shows no sign of abating, nor does he show any sign of slowing down. The spry 79-year old is currently in the middle of his Got Back tour, which takes him to select destinations around the U.S. and Europe. His One on One tour, which took place in 2016 and 2017, grossed nearly $250 million.More info

This sale was completed by Sotheby’s International Realty.