Make like a king or queen with panoramic views from the turrets, luxe interiors, swimming pools – and even the odd moat, writes Aimee Dawson Perugia, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty They say an Englishman’s home is his castle. Certainly that has been the case for the Howard family who’ve called Castle Howard in North Yorkshire, England, home for more than 300 years. The 17th-century country house—set in 8,800 acres of parkland, woods and farmland—took more than 100 years to complete, spanning the lifetimes of three earls. Continue reading How To Live in a Castle in 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Old World charm meets streamlined contemporary panache in this fashionably transformed 19th-century firehouse, which offers a generous collection of spaces for living and entertaining, enviable outdoor areas, and a finished four-car garage in the heart of New York City’s West Village. Since at least the late 20th century, “reduce, reuse, recycle” has been a familiar refrain when discussing best practices for the use of resources, and while it most commonly applies to household goods and clothing, in the most rarefied cases—particularly in historic locales such as Manhattan’s West Village—it can pertain to buildings as well. Continue reading Inside a Stylish Firehouse-Turned-Townhouse in the Manhattan at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Homebody Taurus craves comfort and ease—and a sizable closet, writes Jill Krasny Wellington, New Zealand | New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Ever wonder why some homes seem to captivate you, while others leave you feeling ho-hum? Your star sign may have something to do with it. Whereas Aries are known for their bold design choices, artsy Pisces are drawn to homes by the water and visionary Aquarians prize light-filled spaces that maximize indoor/outdoor living. Continue reading What is a Perfect Home for a Taurus? at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Homes in the News Darien, Connecticut | Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage A Wealthy Family Owned a Private Island for Over 100 Years. Now They’re Moving South and Selling it for $35 Million. – Business Insider The Ziegler family is selling their private island in Connecticut, which they have owned for over a century, for $35 million. The island features an 8,684-square-foot New England colonial-style main house, a two-bedroom guest house, an infinity-edge pool, and two beaches. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in April, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
From Mexican modernism to Brazilian sculpture, this thrilling collecting category is rapidly growing in prominence—and now is the perfect time to invest, writes Florence Hallett Frida Kahlo’s 1949 painting “Diego y yo”, exhibited at Sotheby’s prior to its record-breaking US$34.9 million sale. Photograph: Sotheby’s From the surrealist dreamworlds of Remedios Varo to the shifting colorscapes of Carlos Cruz-Diez’s “Physichromies,” Latin American art has something to suit every sensibility. It’s this diversity of styles—across painting, sculpture, prints and more—that makes the category so exciting. Continue reading Collecting Focus: Latin American Art at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Exemplifying serene contemporary minimalism, this residence combines crisp, clean lines, floods of bright light, views of rolling meadow and hillsides, and terraces surrounding an enviable pool—all enveloped by 22 peaceful private acres. Deep in the idyllic environs of California’s wine country, near the crest of a wooded hillside tucked between two gentle knolls, a resolutely contemporary residence exemplifies the way that a home can be consummately stylish while respecting and harmonizing with its natural surroundings. Continue reading Inside a Contemporary Wine Country Sanctuary at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
No longer the preserve of nobility, tapestry allows designers to blend old and new for strikingly contemporary interiors, writes Francesca Perry A historic tapestry in the Manhattan home of Adam Charlap Hyman. Photograph: Steven Kent Johnson Tapestries are taking over our walls again. The focus of several high-profile exhibitions and a popular feature in stylish homes, woven wall hangings—both antique and contemporary—are back in the carefully adjusted spotlight. This year has seen major shows of textile art, tapestries included, at MoMA in New York and The Clark in Massachusetts. Continue reading Woven Style: Decorating with Tapestries at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Whether they are high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) with investable assets of US$1 million+ or ultra-high-net-worth individuals with US$30 million+, the world’s wealthiest invest a significant share of their portfolio in real estate. Real estate historically appeals to HNWIs as a tangible asset with clear lifestyle benefits. Recently, luxury property values have surged around the world. In the U.S., from Q4 2019 to Q4 2023, luxury home prices increased 65% compared to a 40% gain in the non-luxury market, according to a 2024 report by J.P. Continue reading Luxury Lens: Why Real Estate Still Reigns Supreme for the Wealthy at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
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