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Scrubby Bay House

Set in an awe-inspiring landscape on over 4,000 acres, this award-winning home has perfected its place within the environment evoking a strong sense of timelessness and belonging. Designed by Patterson and Associates, the robust farmhouse is set as the centrepiece of a remote, symmetrical and thundering surf beach on New Zealand’s south island. The old cattle farm dates back to the 19th century, and has now been converted into a luxurious cedar-clad beach house in a magical and completely private setting for gatherings of up to 14 guests. Warmly embraced on both sides by the surrounding hills, Scrubby Bay House is the perfect location for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of family and friendship. It is accessed by a spectacular helicopter flight or a breath-taking 40-minute 4WD transfer across the cliff-top farm tracks. It features a huge open plan dining and living space with a large stone fireplace, a sun-drenched deck, plus three ocean-front bedroom suites plus a bunk room that can sleep eight. All living spaces are orientated to frame views of the bay via floor-to-ceiling windows. There is also a private heated lap pool and jacuzzi. The unique property can be rented can be rented directly here.



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PINEWOOD VILLA - Image

PINEWOOD VILLA

Tucked into the lush pinewood landscape of Sintra, Portugal, Pinewood Villa has been thoughtfully reimagined by Joao Tiago Aguiar. This 2025 renovation breathes new life into the home by harmonizing light, material, and space, blurring the lines between interior comfort and the surrounding forest. At the heart of the redesign is a sculptural staircase that opens up a double-height void, filling the home with natural light. French doors connect the liv...
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AMAZING BEACHFRONT ESTATE FOR SALE | THAILAND - Image

AMAZING BEACHFRONT ESTATE FOR SALE | THAILAND

Located in Koh Samui, Thailand, this magnificent property spread out over two and a half acres of oceanfront land, offers uninterrupted ocean views. The entire estate features eight bedrooms in various living and sleeping pavilions, a Balinese stone tiled infinity pool and 150 meters of secluded beachfront.  ...
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OPENHOUSE | BY XTEN ARCHITECTURE - Image

OPENHOUSE | BY XTEN ARCHITECTURE

Built by the Xten Architecture studio, the OpenHouse lives up to its name as seen by the pictures. The elegant and beautiful interiors have full visibility to the outside world. The house was built on a challenging site, embedded into a narrow and sharply sloping property in the Hollywood Hills. The front, side and rear elevations of the house slide open to erase all boundaries between indoors and out, connecting the spaces to gardens on both levels....
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