Balancing a love of nature and a dedication to luxury, this sophisticated 5,385-square-foot residence on a palm-tree-lined street exemplifies the Southern California home designed for indoor-outdoor living. Thanks to an almost perennially pleasant climate, the land and rolling hills around Los Angeles allow for outdoor living, dining, and entertaining well after the patio umbrellas and cushioned chaises have been stowed for the winter elsewhere. With such a premium placed on time spent alfresco, area architects and designers eagerly create residential spaces that virtually eliminate the boundary between indoors and out. Continue reading Inside a Modern Oasis in Southern California at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
A rich modernist legacy and vibrant cultural calendar make Brazil’s biggest city an indisputable destination for art, design and luxury São Paulo, Brazil | Bossa Nova Sotheby’s International Realty Urban São Paulo might once have sat in the shadow of its coastal neighbor Rio de Janeiro, but what it lacks in beach beauty, it more than makes up for in energy, swagger and style. Brazilians from every corner of the continental-sized country call São Paulo home, while, over the decades, waves of international arrivals—from Japan and Italy to Syria and Lebanon—have all made their mark on the city’s past and present, drawn by the opportunity to create or do business in a city where anything seems possible. Continue reading Spotlight on São Paulo: Center of Tropical Modernism at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Homes in the News Germantown, New York | Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty Wall Street Journal House of the Week: A Gothic Revival Style Home in the Hudson Valley A historic Gothic Revival home in New York’s Hudson Valley underwent a $2 million renovation to expand its kitchen and primary suite. The property blends architectural charm with modern luxury. Architectural Digest How Quality Time Left Is Driving Design Decisions for an Aging Clientele Designers are rethinking home layouts and features for aging clients by focusing on ‘Quality Time Left’—a concept that prioritizes comfort, accessibility, and emotional well-being in what may be their final residence. Continue reading Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Final Week in August, 2025 at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Mount Sharon is a rare estate where architecture, lush gardens, and Virginia’s natural beauty come together For Charles H. “Charlie” Seilheimer Jr., the founder of Sotheby’s International Realty, Mount Sharon held a singular allure. Over the course of his career, he encountered many of the world’s most beautiful properties, yet this was the one he chose for himself. Among all the extraordinary homes he experienced, Mount Sharon resonated in a way that was unmatched, becoming not just a residence but a personal legacy. Continue reading Inside Mount Sharon: A Legacy Estate in Orange, Virginia at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Paying homage to the timeless tradition of the Shingle-style home with glorious gardens, this seven-bedroom residence combines a classic façade and silhouette with generous modern interiors and a dazzling pool and spa at the heart of colorful grounds. With its iconic wood shingles, plentiful dormer windows, eye-catching gambrel rooflines, and patio space making the most of prevailing sea breezes, the Shingle style of architecture has become nearly synonymous with the Hamptons. This 8,000-square-foot three-level residence and its charming pool house have a timeless traditional air that pays homage to the first homes of their kind—designed in the late 19th century by prestigious architects—while being resolutely modern, with generous public and private spaces replete with comforts and conveniences. Continue reading Inside a Quintessential Hamptons Oasis at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
Extraordinary residences blur the line between art and architecture when daring design meets everyday life, writes Riya Patel Tulum, Mexico | Riviera Maya Sotheby’s International Realty While there are many extraordinary private homes worldwide, only a distinct few can be described as “living sculptures.” Closer to art than architecture, these residences have a purity of form, material, or visual language. Like the greatest sculptures or experimental pavilions, they play spatial tricks to elicit emotion when moving through them. Continue reading Life as Art: When Luxury Homes Are Living Sculptures at Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog.
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