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Inside a Modern Hideaway in Hidden Hills

Melissa Couch | April 1, 2025

On just over two acres on a coveted cul-de-sac in Hidden Hills, on the outskirts of Los Angeles, this meticulously constructed new 16,112-square-foot residence recalls both a rustically refined California spa and a bucolic pastoral oasis. Precious little of the greater Los Angeles area could still be referred to as “bucolic,” but the community of Hidden Hills is a welcome exception. Nestled in the western foothills of the San Fernando Valley, it features corrals; barns for horses and other animal friends; equestrian trails; and white three-rail fences that contribute to its peaceful, pastoral atmosphere. Continue reading Inside a Modern Hideaway in Hidden Hills at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

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Brutalism Is Back: Designing Homes With Drama

Melissa Couch | March 31, 2025

The powerful architecture style is inspiring a new generation of luxury buyers and contemporary builds, writes Riya Patel Toronto, Canada | Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Architecture is enjoying another big-screen moment, thanks to “The Brutalist.” Brady Corbet’s epic movie has collected prestigious wins this awards season, not least for its lead actor, Adrien Brody, as the fictional Bauhaus-trained architect László Tóth. For filmmakers, the appeal of Brutalism—the bold architecture style characterized by monumental concrete forms—is clear to see. Continue reading Brutalism Is Back: Designing Homes With Drama at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

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Significant Sales: February 2025 Highlights

Melissa Couch | March 29, 2025

From an AED 330M sale in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to a US$39.995M sale in Newport Beach, California, here are five sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in February. Dubai, United Arab Emirates Regan Faulkner, Ioana Armeanu | Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty, AED 330M View properties in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Newport Beach, California Steve High, Evan Corkett | Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, US$39.995M View properties in Newport Beach, California Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Brad Dahler | Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty, US$13.3M View properties in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Auckland, New Zealand Patrick McAteer, Suzanne Browne | New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty, NZ$12.5M View properties in Auckland, New Zealand Los Angeles, California John Giddins | Sotheby’s International Realty – Brokerage, US$14.435M View properties in Los Angeles, California Discover previous editions of Significant Sales on the blog Continue reading Significant Sales: February 2025 Highlights at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in March, 2025

Melissa Couch | March 28, 2025

Homes in the News Wilson, Wyoming | Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty Hot property: five ranches in the US – Financial Times From the Hamptons to Hawaii, homes for those with agricultural or equestrian aspirations. Gill Huff Ranch in Wilson, Wyoming, is a newly renovated property featuring original log cabins on 199 acres ideal for trail riding. The estate includes a three-bedroom main house, a two-bedroom guest house, and a spa cabin, all accessible via a private road. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in March, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

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Inside Hong Kong’s Unique Design Scene

Melissa Couch | March 27, 2025

In a city of exciting contrasts, designers get creative with craft and culture, merging styles and solutions, writes Angela Hui Organic materials and lines at M.R. Studio’s 1111 Ones Restaurant & Lounge. Photograph: Steven Ko Every March, the global art fair Art Basel takes over Hong Kong, bringing together collectors, travelers, designers and artists from around the world—and highlighting the city’s unique creative identity. Hong Kong is one of the world’s best examples of the confluence between east and west: where old meets new, temples stand alongside skyscrapers and tong lau walk-up tenement buildings live next to shiny penthouses. Continue reading Inside Hong Kong’s Unique Design Scene at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

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Inside a Historic Pacific Heights Manor

Melissa Couch | March 25, 2025

Immortalized in print as “the most iconic mansion in San Francisco,” this regal late-19th-century residence features Georgian glamour, contemporary luxuries, and a wealth of spaces ideal for fabulous fêtes or quiet private moments. In the late 19th century—a time when women could not own property in San Francisco—Philadelphia art collector Sarah Spooner migrated to the West Coast city undaunted, drawn by its numerous charms. She chose a site then outside the city limits, at the top of a level hill in what today is prestigious Pacific Heights and where the sweeping vista was truly breathtaking. Continue reading Inside a Historic Pacific Heights Manor at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

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How Architect Suchi Reddy Creates Happy Homes

Melissa Couch | March 24, 2025

Her designs are based on feelings and science, with a mission to foster well-being, says Elizabeth Fazzare Modernist lines and textured furnishings in a Greenwich Village home in New York. Photograph: William Jess Laird Suchi Reddy is a multi-hyphenate in every sense. In the past year, the architect, designer, artist and founder of New York-based studio Reddymade launched her first furniture collection, in collaboration with luxury Indian textile atelier Ekaya Banaras; curated an exhibition celebrating Indian craft at New York gallery Salon Design; created an installation for the world’s largest color library; taught architecture students at Columbia University and still found time to design a variety of residences, boutiques and public projects. Continue reading How Architect Suchi Reddy Creates Happy Homes at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in March, 2025

Melissa Couch | March 21, 2025

Homes in the News Napa, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – St. Helena Brokerage House of the Week: A Rammed Earth Home in California Wine Country – The Wall Street Journal This Napa Valley home is built using sustainable rammed earth construction. A stunning rammed earth home in Napa Valley, California is now on the market. This eco-friendly property blends seamlessly with its wine country surroundings, offering a unique combination of sustainability and luxury. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines, Third Week in March, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.

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