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I am in awe of this Boulder, Colorado property and the beautiful landscaping by Marpa Landscape Architecture + Construction. It has everything you could possibly want and need. I am dying over the pond and rock-lined stream.

COLLABORATORS
Architect: Surround Architecture
Landscape Installer: Environmental Designs, Inc.
Fence: Two Create Fab & MetalCraft
Photo Credit: Logan Manaker & Bodie Hultin

In the Nièvre, on the edge of the Morvan, viewed from above, the castle appears to be an island of white towers set in an abundance of greenery and foliage. It is located within a 2 hour drive of Paris. The estate was first mentioned in the archives in 1173. Its origins probably date back to the 11th century and is located on 14 hectares. The 14th and 15th century castle consists of a quadrangular enclosure flanked by towers topped with pepper pot roofs. The gunports and the thickness of the walls on the south side recall its defensive function. The castle has 7 bedrooms and is 300 m2. The outbuildings consist of boiler room, a woodshed, a sheep barn and various sheds. The landscape has fountains, ponds and moats, wooded areas, wetlands and a swimming pool. For sale via Patrice Besse for 2 400 000 €. This might be my favourite castle I have featured to date. The simplicity of the exterior is what really does it for me.

“The texturised timber screen of Rosewood House sits as the crown jewel amongst a bold composition of strong forms. Referencing the clients’ Japanese and Scandinavian heritage, timber was used as the principal design material. The family home is linked over three levels by a dramatic staircase. Light and views become part of the interior world by situating living areas on the upper floor.”

Nurturing, sculptural, sustainable. A modern family home that embraces the inhabitants with cocooning privacy while celebrating the impressive views beyond. Rosewood House by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects.

Photography by Dave Wheeler

Near Paris, a 17th century castle, in the heart of an exceptional romantic and botanical park of about 45 ha. The castle consists of a main building framed by two wings at right angles, an extension called “Le petit château” (the small castle) has been added to the south wing, which is slightly set back by an elegant small courtyard. To the north are the outbuildings, stables, water tower, chapel, service quarters and two greenhouses. On the west side, a lake adorns the largely walled park. This main building is approximately 17,700 sq ft, the outbuildings are over 7,500 sq ft and the property has over 20 bedrooms! This can allllll be yours for 12 500 000 €. For sale via Patrice Besse.

Like the golden sun in the bluest of skies, this home on Spain’s Menorca is sunny and bright. If a colour combination could make you smile this one definitely does. From the cheeriest of yellows on the outside to pops of blue, green and coral bouncing off the white walls inside the whole house is fun and fresh. Casa Xaloc by Laplace.