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Ranging from historic Gilded Age mansions to lavish modern estates, here are the top headlines of 2024.

The Family Home of the Real-Life Mona Lisa Is on the Market for $19M – Dwell

Built in 1300, the historic estate near Florence once belonged to Francesco del Giocondo, husband of the famed noblewoman depicted in Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece.

Florence, Italy | Italy Shore Sotheby’s International Realty

Emma Stone’s Los Angeles Home Finds a Buyer in Less Than Two Weeks – Mansion Global

The actress, who received an Oscar nod for her role in ‘Poor Things,’ listed the Los Angeles home for $3.995 million.

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Calm, uncluttered homes that nourish the mind, body and soul provide a zen-like refuge from a constantly busy world, writes Riya Patel

Nicasio, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty

The type of minimalist living and design associated with Japan, thought to be influenced by Zen Buddhism, is one that the world keeps returning to with fascination. In the early 2000s, the influential work of Japanese product and furniture designer Naoto Fukasawa—celebrated this December at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and perhaps best known for his work designing for lifestyle brand Muji—helped ignite an international interest in minimalism, in the belief it could help people live simpler and happier lives at home. 

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 New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage

The Midtown property boasts seven wood-burning fireplaces, picturesque French doors, and a quaint bi-level garden.

Bob Dylan’s Former Manhattan Townhouse Hits the Market for $7.25 Million – Galerie

‘King of Diamonds’ Harry Winston’s Former Upper East Side Apartment Sells for $24.5M – Mansion Global

This $23.3M Contemporary L.A.

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Three female lighting designers blend artistic inspiration and material exploration to Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? Hardworking Capricorns need a well-crafted home with smart details, writes Jill Krasny

London, England | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty

Scorpios may crave a home that feels like a luxurious private retreat, while free-spirited Sagittarians thrive in open spaces that truly reflect who they are. The wise Capricorn is a different beast altogether, so as its zodiac season gets underway (December 22-January 20), it’s time to ask: how do you design the perfect home for a Capricorn? 

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One of 20 residences comprising an enviable enclave with a communal garden, this hideaway—once the home of Mary Tyler Moore, Franco Zeffirelli, and Bob Dylan—combines period detailing with contemporary conveniences.

Until the late 1800s, the East River flowed along the coast of Manhattan into a crescent-shaped cove known as Turtle Bay. While the inlet has long since been transformed, the neighborhood that grew up around it retains its name, serving as an enduring reminder of more pastoral days.

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Three female lighting designers blend artistic inspiration and material exploration to illuminate your home, writes Riya Patel

Dubai-based designer Caroline Coirault-Jonqueres crafting her lamp bases

When it came to finding exciting lighting for her own home, the only options for Rowena Morgan-Cox were established design icons or trying her luck with vintage finds. The struggle to source something unique led the British creative to set up Palefire Studio: a London atelier making playful lighting in small batches.

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 New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty East Side Manhatttan Brokerage

Set on 41 private acres, the sculptural home revolves around a massive double-height living room.

You’ll Be in Good Company if You Buy This Midtown Manhattan Townhouse – The Spaces

Inside a $4.4M Midcentury Compound in the Mountains Above Malibu – Robb Report

Inside A $25M Penthouse In The Sohmer Piano Building, Manhattan – Country & Townhouse

This Old Sonoma Schoolhouse Graduated Into a $6.5M Three-Bedroom Home – Dwell

A Secluded Mid-Century Home in the Mountains Above Malibu Hits the Market for $2.6 Million – Robb Report

Shingled Traditional in Bridgehampton Gets $13.49 Million – 27 East

$3 Million Homes in California – The New York Times

G-Dragon’s Seoul Building Penthouse Asks $14 Million – Mansion Global

American Eagle CEO Wants $33.9M for Florida Penthouse Spanning Over 10,000 Square Feet – Cottages & Gardens

Ultimate Festive Party Homes Listed With Sotheby’s International Realty – The Luxury Report

A Coastal Masterpiece: John Portman’s Iconic Sea Island Residence Listed for $40 Million – The Life of Luxury

Dawn Chorus, Churchill’s Swimming Pool, and a Buy-One-Get-One-Free Deal on a Tropical Island – Country Life

84 Onslow Gardens: South Kensington Modern Apartment With Interiors by Olga Ashby – The London News

Bayswater Maisonette With Hyde Park Views Listed With Sotheby’s International Realty – The London News

Important Studio House in St John’s Wood Finds a Buyer – PrimeResi

Sprawling Six-Bed Spread in Paddington Fetches Over £7.5M – PrimeResi

Inviting Homes Near National Parks – The Week

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From sustainable architecture to community connections, home trends for 2025 are all about spaces that nurture wellbeing, writes Mandi Keighran

Berkeley, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty

With the new year arriving, interior design and architecture trends look set to emphasize intentional living, driven by an ongoing cultural shift towards wellness, sustainability and meaningful connection with both community and nature. Beyond simply surface-level aesthetics, these trends embrace a more holistic approach. Homes are increasingly designed as sanctuaries that integrate nature, mindfulness and technology in innovative ways, enhancing everyday life.

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How the nearby presence of cultural institutions can affect luxury real estate markets

Dallas, Texas | Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

American urban planner and theorist Kevin Lynch observed in 1960 that the city should be “made by art, shaped for human purposes.” This credo has taken on different forms in the years since, but a perennial truth is that substantial cultural investment is an essential element of urban life around the globe.

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Explore the exceptional properties showcased in our exclusive lounge at Art Basel Miami Beach this weekend. Each one serves as a gateway to an extraordinary way of living – as unique as the art on display at the show

San Francisco, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage

Duxbury, Massachusetts | South Shore Sotheby’s International Realty

Palm Coast, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

Bal Barbour, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

Los Angeles, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage

North Palm Beach, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage

Manalapan, Florida | Equestrian Sotheby’s International Realty

Sonoma, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Wine Country Brokerage

Palm Beach, Florida | Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage

Greenwich, Connecticut | Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage

Golden Beach, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

Osterville, Massachusetts | Sotheby’s International Realty – Osterville Brokerage

Miami Beach, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

New York, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage

West Palm Beach, Florida | Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage

Alexandria, Virginia | TTR Sotheby’s International Realty

Sea Island, Georgia | Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty

Coral Gables, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

What makes the perfect home for an art and design collection?

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