Normally associated with the bijou residences of gatekeepers at the entrance to great estates, the rich, in an act of inverted snobbery, also used the term to describe opulent houses they built to enjoy pursuits such as shooting, fishing, hunting and …

There are "variations of beauty," adds John Messina of Shawn Elliott Luxury Homes & Estates. "At Target Rock, you can see deer walking right along the shore at dusk and see ospreys feasting on fish. It's great for those who enjoy nature." The village's …

He, however, said some of the rows of luxury residential estates will have their own swimming pools, security features and first-of-its-kind luxury amenities. Megaworld is commissioning United Kingdom-based global architectural firm Broadway Malyan to …

Hugh Seaborn, chief executive of Cadogan Estates, said: “With its depth of experience overseeing the sensitive renovation of historic buildings and track record in luxury hospitality, Belmond is the perfect partner for us to preserve The Cadogan's …

MSM Luxury Estates in Beverly Hills, for instance, opened an office in Hangzhou last year to better reach new customers. So far, said Chief Executive Moe Abourched, it has done quite well. "We're seeing more of an influx all the time," he said …

“I think our market is really someone who wants less but more,” she said. “That's what our luxury market is missing, we don't have as many smaller square footage luxury homes.” The house also features a pool and integrated desert landscaping designed …

According to the Realtors association search, 634 properties list for at least $1 million in the Charleston area. They include 49 homes and estates at $3.5 million and higher and eight properties at $6 million or more. Owners of two luxury homes, one …

Escargot and stag fillet are served in a grand old dining room, and the chateau luxury includes a grand step-up, monarchy-caliber canopied bed. The morning streets waft cafe au lait … These days they're consulates, office headquarters and the …

The World Cup in Brazil has exposed the injustice of slum-dwellers forced out of their homes to make way for stadiums and luxury apartments, but this is just the latest example of a global trend. When Britain had a critical mass of council housing …