‘Ancient Soul’ and History All Around You: Living in the Shadow of the Roman ColosseumRome’s Colosseum, which is also known as the Anfiteatro Flavio, is ringed by a trio of ancient luxury neighborhoods—Celio, Monti and Colle Oppio—that each have a distinct character. Celio, one of the seven hills of Rome, is defined by archeological sites…Read More
Water, Golf and Natural Beauty: The Quintessentially ‘Aussie’ Lifestyle on the Coast of the Great Barrier ReefCelebrated for its sun, pristine beaches and natural beauty, Queensland still lives up to the playful tourism slogan it earned in the late 1990s: “Beautiful One Day, Perfect the Next.” One of the northern state’s most prized assets is the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral ecosystem…Read More
When The Acropolis Is Outside Your DoorThe Acropolis, the hill in central Athens whose ruins include the Parthenon, draws so many tourists that the Greek government has capped daily visitors and raised the cost of entry. But for a lucky few, the “sacred rock of Athens” is the backdrop to daily life. Their homes, in the Plaka and Makrygianni neighborhoods, enjoy postcard views of the Acropolis…Read More
Buyers in Hawaii Turn Inland for Privacy—and Volcanic ViewsOn the Big Island of Hawaii, the luxury real estate market was red hot during the onset of the pandemic. Nowadays, these discerning buyers are opting for acreage, ocean-to-mountain estates on the slopes of volcanoes, and within view of Mauna Loa, the world’s largest and most active volcano, and Mauna Kea, just 35 miles northeast. Mauna Loa…Read More
For Buyers in Paris, a View of Notre Dame Is a Rare and Coveted AmenitySet in the River Seine in Paris are the small neighborhood islands of Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis. The former is the location of the Notre Dame cathedral, but both have historic quayside streets and some of the highest-value homes in the French capital. Built in the 12th century in Gothic style, Notre Dame, a Unesco World Heritage site…Read More
|
