In Zandvoort, on the Dutch coast, this contemporary beach house redefines the art of living by the water. With a floor area of 362sqm and its large floor-to-ceiling windows, it seeks to blend the interior seamlessly into the seascape. A facade facing the sea The villa spans three levels. Its large floor-to-ceiling windows frame the North Sea like so many living paintings. Wooden shutters add a…
Some interiors make you want to settle in and never leave. Les Oiselières, a traditional house in Carnac, falls into this category. It spans two levels. Having undergone a complete renovation, it is bright and now features generously sized rooms. Its delicate decor adds to the pleasure of being in the house. And the garden is a bonus for enjoying the outdoors. An interior blending Breton…
On the greenest of the Cyclades islands, this minimalist house on the island of Andros was built among fig trees and thousand-year-old olive trees. It is called Riza, which means “root” in Greek. Villa Riza was born from a family project: three sister houses spread across the same estate, at different elevations. It occupies the lower part of the property, closest to the stream and the citrus…
First, you have to climb. The road winds its way up through cork oaks and olive trees, passes through a nature reserve, and opens onto a plateau where the sky stretches out wide. It is there, on a hill above Loulé and São Brás de Alportel in the Algarve, that Monte da Palmeira stands. This Portuguese country house with a pool is a rural retreat full of lovely things. The story of Monte da…
Named “Ses Portes Vermelles,” this house featuring exposed stone and beams was built in 1967 in the Sóller Valley on the island of Mallorca. Set on the historic lands of Binibassi and fully renovated a few years ago, this 329-square-meter finca enjoys a rare location. We discover it in a landscape designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the peaks of the Tramuntana Mountains in the…
This wooden house in the Netherlands, set in a private forest in Emst, Gelderland, is nestled in lush greenery. Here, you live surrounded by nearby oak trees, with squirrels as your neighbors. The large floor-to-ceiling windows bring the forest inside. You can eat or read facing the trees. You can enjoy the beauty of every season without necessarily having to go outside. In this house, you feel…
Trulli have become increasingly popular in recent years for their distinctive architecture. These cone-roofed structures, typical of the Itria Valley, embody a traditional way of living in stone homes. Villa Coki, nestled near Martina Franca, is a beautiful example of this, with its rustic-chic decor in this beautiful region of Puglia. Authentic Southern Italian architecture The thick…
Woodlands, in Portishead, Somerset, is a Victorian house built in the so-called “Greek” style, according to a local guide from 1855. It overlooks the Severn Estuary from an elevated position, with the Welsh coast in the background. What the understated façade does not reveal is the bold decorative style that reigns inside. A dialogue between two centuries The ground floor is organized around…
Foster House stands amidst the tall grasses of Romney Marsh in Kent. The house is located ten minutes from the sea and is surrounded by a bucolic landscape. It unfolds its vast spaces amidst nearly three hectares of gardens and meadows. This white-clad property draws inspiration from the New England style and exudes a sense of total serenity. Its seclusion and unique character offer a complete…
Perched at the tip of the Pen Llŷn peninsula, this small, renovated 80sqm Welsh cottage, built in the 19th century and listed as a historic building, faces Bardsey Island. Bryn Canaid was restored with a specific goal in mind: to rethink the layout without taking away its old-world charm. Stone, wood, white. Nothing else. The exterior sets the tone. An exposed stone facade on one…
