Villas

From Skyscrapers to Lemon Groves: Part 4 – A place of historical charm and timeless beauty to enjoy views of the Mediterranean Sea Ravello is a small, peaceful and picturesque town situated above the Amalfi Coast, directly overlooking the towns of Minori, Marmorata, and of course the Mediterranean Sea. Like the other towns along the … Continue reading »

Villa Finale: Hurry up and take some pictures, teens Villa Finale has a photo contest as part of the citywide photography festival, Fotoseptiembre. But you need to hurry – entries are due by 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25. The contest is open to teens between the ages of 13 and 17. Ten winning photographs will … Continue reading »

MAISON DE JULES VERNE, AMIENS You can see the annotated map which Jules Verne used while writing Around the World in 80 Days in the house where he lived and worked from 1882 to 1900. The nine rooms include the study where he wrote Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and the attic where models … Continue reading »

Breathtaking exotic villa in Thailand Villa Baan Lom Talay, meaning ‘House of the Sea Breeze’ rests on Surin Hill nestled within tropical flora and foliage amidst breathtaking views of the beaches of Surin and Bang Tao in Phuket, Thailand. This enchanting respite with its interior accentuated by an eclectic blend of classic Asian and North … Continue reading »

This ornate villa overlooking Malaga Cove in Palos Verdes Estates feels like it could be in Italy. But views of Santa Monica Bay and points north, and on clear days, the San Gabriel Mountains and downtown Los Angeles, belie that. Yet the views alone don’t account for the $10.9-million price tag. The home’s eye-popping extravagance … Continue reading »

 A BREAK in digging at Brading Roman Villa means conservation work can be undertaken on the mosaic floor. Visitors during August will be able to watch the delicate cleaning process. This is a rare chance for people to see Brading’s mosaics as the Romans would have seen them — during the cleaning process the … Continue reading »

Villa Madama was bought for €1.6 million by a certain Paul Vella from Mosta in a court auction yesterday. The sale by auction was fixed by the civil court in May on an application by Lombard Bank. The place was valued at €1.65 million. Villa Madama belongs to Venues Co. Ltd, which has run into … Continue reading »

25 July 2011 Last updated at 14:51 ET More than 33,500 visitors have been to the site of a newly-built Roman style villa since March. English Heritage said it was delighted with the figures, especially when compared to the 9,067 visitors the Shropshire site had last year. The site in Wroxeter, once the fourth largest … Continue reading »

September marks not only our 150th issue, but also 15 years of Wallpaper*. To help us celebrate we’re taking a trip back over our prestigious past to collate the W*150: a list of the 150 people who have most influenced, inspired and improved the way we live, work and travel over the last 15 years. … Continue reading »

Created by 2012Architects, Villa Welpeloo was designed for clients Tjibbe Knol and Ingrid Blans. “Reused materials account for 60 percent of the structure,” says Jongert. “And that goes up to as much as 90 percent when it comes to the interior.” The benefit of this approach, which Jongert and Bergsma like to call “recyclicity” or … Continue reading »