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.

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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.

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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.

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Enthusiasts are elevating their homes—and their game—with luxe on-site golfing features that allow them to practice in privacy, says Emma Reynolds

Heber City, Utah | Summit Sotheby’s International Realty

For golf enthusiasts, living in a golf-focused community or close to a world-class course may not be enough. Increasingly, luxury homeowners are prioritizing convenience and exclusivity by integrating golf features directly into their own properties. From impeccably landscaped putting and chipping greens to state-of-the-art golf simulator rooms, these amenities offer unmatched access to the game, while providing hours of entertainment.

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While it brings to mind an august Tudor-style estate in the countryside of Great Britain, this residence is resolutely contemporary, with abundant modern conveniences and sophisticated spaces for entertainment indoors and out.

With its quintessential Tudor-style aesthetic—sharply pitched rooflines, handsome brick cladding, leaded-glass and oriel windows, and a setting of rolling green lawn, meticulously manicured landscaping, and grandfather trees—brings to mind a regal estate in England or Wales, perhaps with a history dating back centuries.

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The annual Salone del Mobile fair is a furniture, but Milan is a year-round destination for design lovers, says Francesca Perry

Milan, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty

In Italy, visitors might flock to the storied cities of Venice or Rome, but Milan manages to combine elegant historic architecture with a real livability that places contemporary culture front and center. Not only is the city home to agenda-setting fashion weeks, but it functions as a hub for design in the broadest sense.

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Homes in the News

Paradise Valley, Arizona | Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty

An Ultra-Modern $9.5 Million Arizona Home Comes With a Climate-Controlled Auto Gallery – Robb Report
The double-gated Paradise Valley compound also features a heated pool and a guest casita, all with Camelback Mountain vistas.
This $9.5 million Paradise Valley home features a climate-controlled car gallery, a resort-style pool, and panoramic views of Camelback Mountain.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Newport Beach, California

Steve High, Evan Corkett | Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, US$39.995M

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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Brad Dahler | Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty, US$13.3M

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Auckland, New Zealand

Patrick McAteer, Suzanne Browne | New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty, NZ$12.5M

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Los Angeles, California

John Giddins | Sotheby’s International Realty – Brokerage, US$14.435M

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