Magnificent Florentine-style chateau (located in Angouleme, Nouvelle Aquitaine), which has been built on its 13th century medieval foundations and surrounded by a dry moat, is full of history and is full of beauty and charm. The current structure dates back to 1614. On the ground floor there is a large entrance hall decorated with a stunning trompe l’oeil, 2 dining rooms, 1 with a coffered ceiling, a beautiful contemporary equipped kitchen and a large bedroom with its en-suite bathroom. The first floor offers 6 large bedrooms (1 currently used as an office) and 4 bathrooms, providing ample space for the owners to accommodate family and friends or to welcome guests in an enchanting setting. The vaulted cellars offer no less than 250m2. The 8.3 hectare of grounds include a park. The estate also features splendid outbuildings, including a large 200m2 reception hall ready for use, a workshop, a garage and a guest house to renovate, providing tremendous potential. The heated pool, enclosed by walls, and a gothic pigeon house, formerly used as a chapel with its altar, complete this unique property.
So much to love about this property. The history and presence of it, the surroundings, and that pool area is a exquisite! All of this for “only” €2,200,000. For sale via Prestige Property.

I had to share another beautiful home designed by Brittany Bromley. This Bridgehampton stunner is filled with personality and lots of layers and textures with some help from grasscloth wallpapers. With accents of blue in each space it makes it very cohesive and flows really well. Love this! Photos: Annie Schlechter.

INSPIRATION: A colourful view over the garden square, combined with a love of the glamourous ’70s-80s and Grace Jones on Andy Wharhol’s “Polaroids” cover.
This Notting Hill home may have been inspired by the 70s but the design by Laura Marino of Studio L sure is more sophisticated and liveable. Photos: Studio Rochowski.

We dove into a tapestry of colors and patterns for this family home, with each design choice telling a unique story and creating a space that is just as vibrant as it is welcoming.
I love how dynamic this home is, with each room exuding a vibe that is meant for how the space is used. That takes a certain level of skill and confidence, so hats off to Brittany Bromley for the creativity and energy she brought to this fabulous home. Photos: Annie Schlechter

Some people may be “over” the rustic barn/cabin vibe but when it is an actual, authentic barn and cabin I will never be over it. In this case it is the sympathetic renovation of a horse barn and pondside fishing cabin on a 200-acre estate in Sharon, Connecticut by designer Virginia Tupker. This is sooooo warm and inviting and “leave your shoes on” and “I hope the dog’s paws aren’t muddy but if they are we can just laugh about it”. Some photos: Dylan Chandler.