Luxury Properties: Historical Homes

 

Seville, Spain
This 124-hectare property offers 22,604sqft of living space spread over five buildings, and was constructed in 1761 as part of an olive-growing estate in Seville. The owners have recently refurbished and modernised this elegant country property but kept historical elements from the old mill, such as the terracotta floors, wrought iron details and Arab tiles. The main building features 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, a kitchen, several dining and living rooms, a cellar, a chapel, a gym and a tower. A separate guest house has two bedrooms; a housekeeper’s lodge offers three bedrooms; also on the estate are an administration building and offices, stables with 14 stalls and barns for livestock. A sprawling garden, a swimming pool, a paddle tennis court and a car park for 12 vehicles are included. The estate is 20 minutes from Seville, seven from the local airport, and Madrid is two and a half hours away. The property is priced at US$13.3 million.
Signature Residences Worldwide, Tel: +44 20 7095 8701
www.signatureresidencesworldwide.com

New York, USA
Built in 1903 in neo-Federal style, this New York townhouse is located on 120 East 70th Street. The 16-room, 10,000-sqft residence covers six storeys and includes a basement. It contains nine bedrooms, nine bathrooms, three powder rooms, a Louis xv drawing room, a Georgian library, three terraces, a fitness room, a cellar, a guest suite, a kitchen with a solarium and staff quarters. Other features include eight fireplaces with 18th-century mantels, an elevator, a skylight, a graceful oval staircase, floor-to-ceiling windows and Juliet balconies. Celebrated landscape architect Robert Zion, designer of Paley Park in midtown Manhattan, created the garden. The property is priced at US$27.7 million.
Sotheby’s International Realty, Tel: +1 212 606 7660
www.sothebyshomes.com

Shanghai, China
This 4,951-sqft art deco house was built in 1919 and is a government-protected heritage structure on Chongqing Road in Shanghai. As it has never been significantly renovated it retains various notable elements such as the original staircase and brass fixtures. It has undergone a full restoration to equip the property for contemporary tenants while remaining loyal to its architectural style. The house includes a formal living room, dining room, office, entertainment room, two kitchens and garden. The property is priced at US$5.9 million.
Villable, Tel: +86 021 3251 5262
www.villable.com

Bordeaux, France
Originally built for Jeanne d’Albret, mother of King Henri IV, this Bordeaux chateau retains its classic features. Although the property has been repeatedly refurbished, the oldest parts still remain, most notably the tower, which dates back to the 16th century. There are seven bedrooms in the main residence, two separate bedrooms in the guardian’s cottage and a modern kitchen. The property comes with a swimming pool, tennis court, gym and Jacuzzi, which offer views of the breathtaking
landscaped gardens, parkland and countryside. Priced at US$2.4 million.
Prestige Property Group, Tel: +44 12 3581 7188
www.prestigeproperty.co.uk

Maungati, New Zealand
Here’s your chance to revel in a natural rugged paradise at the Holme Station Homestead, one of New Zealand’s first and largest pioneer farms, which stretches from the Pacific Ocean across the plains to the foothills of the majestic Southern Alps. The owners have taken great pains to restore the historic property to its former glory. The 12 bedrooms, six bathrooms, four lounges, reception area, dining room, seven fireplaces and games room have undergone extensive refurbishment to accentuate old-world charm while ensuring that modern conveniences are included. Priced at US$3 million.
Escape Artist Real Estate, Tel: +64 35 73 79 92
realestate.escapeartist.com

East Sussex, UK
This magnificent Grade II listed period house sits on stunning grounds near the village of Upper Hartfield. Dating from the 15th century, it has many historical connections; it is believed the Domesday Book mentions a building that previously stood on the site that was home to King Harold ii before the Battle of Hastings. Known as Apedroc, the timber-framed house has been extensively renovated to ensure all modern requirements are met. The master bedroom suite has a dressing room and there are five further bedrooms and three more bathrooms. The property also offers exceptional equestrian facilities: a stable with eight stalls, a horse walker, paddocks and plenty of beautiful grounds to ride through, including fields, a lake, woodlands and formal gardens. Priced at US$5.4 million.
Knight Frank, Tel: +44 20 7629 8171
www.knightfrank.com

This story is adapted from Singapore Tatler's February 2012 issue. All information is supplied by the agents listed, and Edipresse and Asia Tatler take no responsibility for its accuracy or current validity.