New and Notable Properties: July, 2026
From a visionary estate in Dubai to a historic villa in the Italian countryside, this collection of remarkable properties highlights the extraordinary breadth of luxury real estate around the world. Defined by architectural distinction, exceptional settings, and lifestyle-driven design, each offering represents a unique opportunity to experience a destination at its finest.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Set within the exclusive Emerald Hills enclave, this approximately 30,000-square-foot mansion pairs panoramic views of the golf course and Dubai skyline with resort-caliber amenities. Automated Belgian glass walls blur the line between indoors and out, while a Havana-style pool, private cinema, gym, Moroccan bath, multiple entertaining spaces, and a rooftop Presidential Suite create a home designed for the grandest scale of modern luxury.
Islamorada, Florida
Positioned along 220 feet of Florida Bay frontage, Villa Lago brings Italian-inspired architecture to the heart of the Florida Keys. Hand-painted frescoes, marble detailing, vaulted ceilings, and Florentine design influences set the tone, while an infinity-edge pool, private theater, wellness spaces, deep-water dockage, and a white-sand beach complement a lifestyle centered around the water.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Just outside Santa Fe, Rancho Alegre spans 178 acres and more than 20,000 square feet of living space, combining dramatic adobe architecture with the timeless character of the Old West. Centered around a William F. Tull-designed hacienda, the estate includes guest accommodations, a chapel, recording studio, cantina, equestrian facilities, and expansive mountain views, creating a fully realized Southwestern world unlike any other.
New Hope, Pennsylvania
Nestled in the rolling countryside of Bucks County, La Maison Noire is a private European-inspired wellness estate conceived by the founders of PASTELLA / BURNS. Rather than a single residence, the property unfolds as a collection of historic and contemporary buildings connected by gardens and meadows, with highlights including a restored stone farmhouse, whiskey barn, wellness spa, wine cellar, martini lounge, and bespoke interiors crafted exclusively for the estate.
Telluride, Colorado
A masterfully restored Victorian in one of Telluride’s most coveted in-town locations, 115 W. Galena Avenue blends historic character with contemporary luxury. Originally built in 1900 and completely reimagined by Tommy Hein Architects, Tandem Custom Builders, and Tribe Interior Design, the home offers five bedrooms, a detached guest suite, media room, heated garage, and exceptional craftsmanship throughout.
Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Occupying prime waterfront land, this exceptional Waiheke Island estate descends to shoreline and beach frontage. With sweeping bay views, guest accommodations, terraced grounds, a plunge pool, orchard, olive grove, and additional building potential, the property presents a rare opportunity to secure a true legacy holding in one of New Zealand’s most sought-after coastal settings.
Lakeside, Montana
Completed in 2023, this modern Scandinavian-inspired retreat occupies 2.01 acres with 250 feet of premier Flathead Lake frontage. Thoughtfully designed with expansive glass, natural materials, custom finishes, and seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces, the property also features extensive cedar decking, a private dock, sauna, geothermal systems, and breathtaking views of both the lake and surrounding mountains.
Sala Baganza, Italy
Originally commissioned by Duchess Maria Amalia of Bourbon in the late eighteenth century, the Casino dei Boschi is a remarkable historic estate set within parkland south of Parma. The property encompasses a grand neoclassical villa, colonnaded buildings, a former court theater, and extensive rural structures, all surrounded by lush landscapes that underscore its architectural and historical significance.
Petaluma, California
Located within The Vineyard Estates, a private collection of four ultra-luxury homes in Sonoma wine country, this newly constructed compound combines contemporary design with an unprecedented lifestyle offering. Set on 3.31 acres, the five-bedroom residence features a detached guest dwelling, pool house, wine room, pool and spa, while ownership includes access to private wine experiences, hospitality partnerships, wellness memberships, and Drakes Ranch, a managed pastoral retreat.
Hanover, Jamaica
Within the gates of the iconic Round Hill Resort, this more than six-acre oceanfront parcel offers one of the Caribbean’s most compelling development opportunities. Framed by panoramic sea views, lush hillsides, a preserved stone ford, and a private cave, the property provides a rare canvas for creating a landmark estate in one of Jamaica’s most exclusive coastal destinations.
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