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Stunning Equestrian Estate

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Experience exceptional living in this stunning estate graced with an old world style giving into a stately air of sophistication, both warm and regal,with an irresistible European grace. Expansive spaces include a grand foyer with a cascading stairway, formal dining hall with 2-story stone gas fireplace walls of windows and a sumptuous floor to ceiling mahogany library w/ fireplace connected to an executive-style office.

The Best Beaches Near Boston

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You don't have to drive all the way to Cape Cod to find a good beach. These North Shore beaches are all around an hour from Boston and all incredibly beautiful.

Massachusetts Named 2nd Safest State In Country

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With 6.8 million residents, Massachusetts was named the second-safest state by WalletHub. Here's a breakdown of the stats.

6 Summer Weekend Projects to Tackle

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It’s finally summer! With the weather being so great, it’s time to start making a list of weekend projects to complete. While you might not be able to tackle some of the hard, long-term projects -- kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, deck additions -- you can do some easy improvements that will make your house more appealing and functional. Here are some common weekend summer projects to consider!

Insurance 101 for First-Time Homeowners

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If you're thinking of becoming a homeowner, you've likely spent time budgeting for additional expenses - property taxes, lawn care, a big-screen TV to fill up that extra space...you get the idea. But have you factored in protection for your new home?
While you're crunching numbers, remember to include homeowners insurance. A standard policy will cover exterior and interior damage from incidents like vandalism, fire, wind and lightning. 

Exceptional Pinnacle Peak Estate

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Scottsdale, Arizona - Tucked under Pinnacle Peak and crafted with exceptional attention to detail this estate in Estancia offers every imaginable amenity. The oversized Great Room serves as the focal point of the home and is open to the gourmet kitchen with a wood burning pizza oven.

Yearly Checklist for Homeowners

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Owning a home is about a lot more than just making the mortgage payments, paying the property taxes and keeping it clean and tidy. A home requires maintenance too. Trying to take it on all at once can feel downright impossible, so consider breaking down your annual upkeep tasks into seasonal projects. By breaking your projects down into smaller pieces, you will give yourself more peace of mind and more time to save for repairs.

Luxurious Adobe Home in Santa Fe

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Luxurious custom touches and amenities abound in this 5 bedroom, 6 ½ bath, 9728 square foot home, constructed of solid adobe. Its' sumptuous living room offers a custom designed fireplace, and Duane Dahl hand blown glass wall sconces. The slightly sunken kiva-style dining room’s highlights include massive viga posts from Colorado, and a stacked viga ceiling.

6 Tips for Bringing the Indoors Out This Summer

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Now that the cold, wet dreariness of winter is a distant memory, it’s time to rejoice in the sunny outdoors. But what do you do if you’ve gotten so used to spending your days cooped up inside that you’ve forgotten how to take advantage of your backyard? bring the indoors out! With a few DIY tricks, you can spend your summer indulging (comfortably and with style) in everything the outdoors has to offer.

Beautiful Tuscan Mansion atop Carter Hill

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Over 11,000 square feet of meticulously constructed improvements custom designed to embrace the spectacular setting atop nearly 100 peaceful, private acres. Amid the acreage are a main house, guesthouse, gatehouse, infinity-edged saline pool and pool house, gardens, and even a small vineyard.

Unique Lakefront Estate on Southwest Oakville's Gold Coast

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This majestic waterfront estate is 8,407 square feet of finely finished space above grade plus an additional 4,667 square feet of finished space below with a walk up to the incredible rear yard. The interior is finished with impeccable and meticulous details including hardwood floors, oversized arched mahogany doors, and sweeping lake views.

Stunning Mansion in Switzerland on Geneva's Right Bank

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This beautiful and impressive mansion is situated on Geneva's Right Bank, just a stone's throw from the lake and international organizations. It boasts sublime unobstructed panoramic views of the lake and Mont Blanc. It is also surrounded by 9,400 m² of magnificent landscaped grounds including a swimming pool and stunning terrace. Built in 1840, this exceptional property benefits from 730 m² of living space and basement level split between 17 rooms. 

Luxurious Historic Mansion in Tuscany With Unparalleled Art Work

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This beautiful 17th century villa is located in the beautiful countryside of Lucca and used to belong to the Mansi, a very well-known family in Europe in the silk trade. The original building dates back to the second-half of the 16th century and it has been largely transformed by arch. Oddi in the first half of the 17th century. The property was later re-transformed in the 18th century by the architect Giusti, in such a way as to give elegance to the facade, while the transformation of the park by Filippo Juvarra, endowed the villa of elegant green spaces for which it is nowadays famous. The property consists of a main house, stables and farmhouse, for a total of about 5,000 sq. m., all being surrounded by a park of about 4-5 hectares.

Le Chateau de Versailles on Hillsboro Beach for $159 Million

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Le Chateau de Versailles is built in 2016. The property is spread over 4.4 acres set on the beach between the ocean and Intracoastal. 465 feet on the ocean and 492 feet on Intracoastal, with two docks for a 200-foot yacht. It features the most luxurious finishes, boasting incomparable design and technology; a $2-million Grand Staircase as the residence's piece de resistance, a 120-year-old chandelier from Austria, over $3 million in 22-Karat Gold Leaf, Le Cuisine du Chef features La Cornue Range. 

 

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