From a palace in Portugal to a chateau in the wilds of France, these fine homes are fit for royalty. ... [+]
After a year-plus of staying at home, it's natural for people to want more space. This collection of properties, from Gothic European chateaus to a Portuguese palace, have precisely that.
Fairytale French chateau
Location: Vitre, Brittany, France
Price: $1.9 million
The gothic-style chateau was originally built 1860 and superbly restored in 2004 and 2016.
This more than 8,000-square-foot, 12-room Gothic-style chateau was built in 1860 and restored in 2004 and 2016. It features moldings, wainscoting, parquet flooring and an original fireplace, with modern amenities such as central heating and an elevator.
Voluminous rooms with intricately paneled ceilings give the more than 8,000 square feet of interiors ... [+]
Set on 12 acres, the estate features an English-style park and French garden with ponds, secular trees and an orchard near Vitre, known for its medieval town center.
The bedrooms, bathrooms, facade, part of the roof, the park and a pond were tackled in the first ... [+]
Represented by: Anne-Marie Nordvik of Groupe Mercure
39-acre ‘expressionist’ estate in Southern California
Location: Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego, California
Price: $35 million
Villa Nafissa in Rancho Santa Fe sits on 38.98 acres of park-like grounds fashioned after Monet's ... [+]
Called Villa Nafissa, this custom-built home sits on nearly 39 acres in Rancho Santa Fe with paths, a lake and waterfalls that take inspiration from Monet's Garden in Giverny. The property has an approximately 16,000-square-foot main residence, and a separate clubhouse with a double-sided fireplace, commercial kitchen and an upstairs office.
The custom residence was designed to be timeless and features an atrium-like living room with walls ... [+]
Amenities include a gym, tennis and basketball courts, a children's play area, a vegetable garden and yoga and meditation gardens.
It's easy to get lost on the grounds of Villa Nafissa, which features impressive gardens and ... [+]
Represented by: Jerome Kerr-Jarrett and Jeff Hyland of Hilton & Hyland and Monica Sylvester of Willis Allen Real Estate.
Portugal palace with a vineyard
Location: Monção, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Price: $29.9 million
The privately-owned Brejoeira Palace, a national monument just south of Monção, Portugal, is for ... [+]
Brejoeira Estate, built by Portuguese nobleman Luis Pereira Velho de Moscoso in the early 19th century, sits on 74 acres of land in Monção, a town located in the norther border of Portugal with Spain. The property includes 44 acres of vineyards and its own winery, which produces around 75,000 bottles under the Palácio da Brejoeira brand.
The 74-acre estate has 44 acres of vineyards, 20 acres of woods, 7.5 acres of gardens and private ... [+]
The granite building was designed by architect Carlos Amarante in the neoclassical style and incorporates Baroque influences. It includes a chapel, theater and winter garden. There's also a lake with an island and artificial caves.
The Portugal palace's grand design is credited to Portuguese architect Carlos Amarante, who was ... [+]
Represented by: Puri Mancebo of Immobiliaria Rimontgo.
‘Copper King’s’ Montana log cabin
Location: Bigfork, Montana
Price: $2 million
Cornelius Kelley, who grew Anaconda Copper Mining Co. to become a global powerhouse, was ... [+]
The Kootenai Lodge, which overlooks Swan Lake in Bigfork, Montana, was built in the early 1900s as a summer retreat for the daughters of Cornelius Kelley, president of the Anaconda Copper Mining Co. The two-bedroom home was completely remodeled between 2018 and 2020 but retains three original stone fireplaces and features a wraparound deck.
The log cabin-style home features three original stone fireplaces.
The property comes with a swimming pool, gym and yoga rooms, as well as dock with a pontoon boat that the property's owners can use. The garage was built in 2019 to match the home and contains epoxy flooring & built-in cabinets.
Cobalt blue-hued cabinetry draws the eyes in the kitchen area.
Represented by: Susan Kratt of National Parks Realty.
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