1. This extraordinary California ranch boasts interiors by the celebrated mid century designer Arthur Elrod.

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Clockwise from top left: Arne Jacobsen swan seats for Fritz Hansen. Offered by The Swanky Abode; Charles Hollis Jones lucite and polished nickel coffee table. Offered by Cain Modern; Thayer Coggin sofa. Offered by Objects20c; Villeroy and Boch bird motif vase. Offered by Bridges Over Time.

This awe-inspiring ranch is a stunning example of what happens when magnificent architecture meets impeccable interior design. Perched on 210 acres in Rancho Santa Fe, an affluent community in San Diego County, California, this singular structure was designed by Fred Briggs, a pioneering Modernist architect. Comprised of redwood, glass and marble, the spectacular residence was complete in 1972 and boasts unmatched, 360-degree views of the surrounding landscape thank to its secluded hilltop location.   

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Inside, the 8,500-square-foot ranch features soaring, vaulted ceilings, walls of glass, redwood beams that were milled on the property, and radiant heated marble floors. The interiors, which include a master suite that occupies the entire second level, three en-suite bedrooms, and a commanding great room, were created by the celebrated mid century interior designer, Arthur Elrod.

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The home’s geometric architectural details are softened by sculptural furnishings, organic forms and natural elements, including wood, metal and glass. Elrod’s modernist style is apparent throughout the house thanks to a carefully curated selection of mid century furniture, including sumptuously upholstered swivel chairs by Milo Baughman, sleek lucite tables, bold mid century lighting, and rattan furniture reminiscent of Paul T. Frankl’s naturalistic designs.

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Clockwise from top left: Milo Baughman velvet swivel lounge chairs. Offered by Open Air Modern; An oak octagonal side table by Robert "Mouseman" Thompson. Offered by Holly Johnson Antiques & Design; German nickel chandelier with nickel and glass globes. Offered by Craig van den Brulle; Harry Nohr turned weed pot. Offered by Moderne Gallery.

The ranch also boasts an entire wing dedicated to an indoor pool and spa, forty acres of Valencia orange groves, a lake, a tennis court, and an equestrian facility. Del Dios Ranch’s price is available upon request. Click here to view the full listing.

2. This Colonial Revival mansion brings Gilded Age glamour to Vermont.

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Built in 1908 by Elmer Darling, who ran the elegant Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City, this 35-room Colonial Revival mansion is brimming with Gilded Age opulence. Sited on eighty-six acres in Vermont’s idyllic Northeast Kingdom, the residence, known as Burklyn Mansion, offers magnificent views of Willoughby Gap and Burke Mountain.  

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Clockwise from top left: A mahogany Chippendale wing chair, Boston, c.1760. Offered by the Stanley Weiss Collection; A mahogany Chippendale tea table. Offered by HL Chalfant; Edwin E. Codman, Bust of Robert E. Lee, cast by Gorham, 1910. Offered by Sumpter Priddy III, Inc.; Tiffany Studios favrile glass and bronze double sconces. Offered by Lillian Nassau, LLC. 

Spanning 13,599 square feet, the home features classic architectural details, including ornate moldings, mahogany-paneled walls, coffered ceilings, marble mantels, and hand-carved wood elements. The residence’s grand setting and commanding interiors serve as a dramatic backdrop for a spectacular collection of traditional furnishings and decor, including timeless Regency, Queen Anne and Chippendale furniture, luxurious Louis XV seating, and handsome lighting.

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 Burklyn Mansion includes four bedroom suites, a music room, a study, a formal dining room, a sitting room, and guest/staff quarters. The estate also features a number of outbuildings, including an equestrian facility, a carriage barn, a formal barn, and breathtaking gardens.

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Clockwise from top left: Set of six Chippendale side chairs, England, c. 1775. Offered by Bernard & S. Dean Levy; English Regency dining table. Offered by George Subkoff Antiques; Marsden Hartley, Pomegranates, 1927. Offered by MME Fine Art; Pair of patinated brass Mughal Empire style sconces. Offered by Assemblage, Ltd.

 

Burklyn Mansion is listed for $4.5 million. Click here to view the full listing.