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Originally built in 1915, this Southampton estate on Long Island, New York has been restored to its original grandeur. The intimate elegant rooms offer the finest details. The interior design has a contemporary country feel. This luxury home with 18,000 square feet of interior living space overlooks 9 acres of beautiful landscaping. The resort-like home also features indoor pool, outdoor pool, tennis court, and a 4-car-garage.
Located in La Vall de Laguar (the Laguar Valley) near Valencia, Spain, this charming stone toolshed was built as a weekend country home. The land is covered in cherry trees with spectacular views of the Mediterranean, but only an agricultural tool shed could be legally built on this land.
The owner called on architects Enproyecto Arquitectura (Jorge Cortés, Sergio Gª-Gasco and Borja Garcia) to build a 25 square meter (269 sq. ft.) tool shed as a home. Local stones were used in order to blend in with its natural surroundings.
Inside the house, every inch of space is used. The all white walls also serve as closet doors. The doors open with a simple push without the need for handles, creating a clean modern look for the interior space.
Located in Meribel village in the French Alps close to the biggest ski area of the world les Trois Vallees, this contemporary chalet has been renovated to bring modern comforts to an existing chalet. The traditional elements of woods and stones have been thoughtfully maintained to provide a sense of rustic elegance to match its surroundings.
Designed by Es Arch – Enrico Saramellini Architetto, Casa Up is a beautiful contemporary country house located in Madesimo in the Lombardy region, Italy. The one bedroom, one bath modern home used to be a barn and stable. The reconstruction transformed the old building into a contemporary home while maintaining the rustic ambience of its surrounding.
This breathtaking architectural masterpiece located in Canmore, Alberta, Canada is a world class estate in the exclusive gated community, The Cairns on the Bow. The estate is a private castle in the Rocky Mountains offering 11,058 square feet of living space. There is a hidden staircase that leads down to a stone-walled grotto with waterfall and gated wine room. The exquisite residence has an asking price of CAN$12 million.
Located in Extremadura in the province of Cáceres, Spain, this country house was transformed into a family home from an abandoned stable.
Located in Bijaca, Bosnia-Herzegovina in a remote part of West Herzegovina, this country house is built from natural stone from a local quarry. Designed by DVA Arhitekta, the country house is a multi-unit property stretching over a wild landscape.
The Hobbit House is a unique guest resort in Trout Creek, Montana for those who love the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Fans of Lord of the Rings can relax in a 1,000-square-foot guesthouse that is partially underground. The owners, Steve and Christine Michaels, spent about US$410,000 to build the Hobbit House and the entire miniature mystical Shire.
