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Secret Gardens: Private Oases within the City

Hidden behind their chic urban façades, these luxurious residences reveal a world of enchanting secret gardens and tranquil private oases

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The world’s most glamorous cities afford an unrivaled lifestyle with access to world-class cultural and recreational attractions. Along with the myriad advantages, urban living also presents its own challenges, namely, smaller living arrangements with limited outdoor spaces. In their quest to perfect the art of luxury city living, the world’s premier architects and landscape designers are creating innovative and beautiful outdoor retreats that evoke a sense of seclusion and serenity amid the urban landscape.

Many of the luxury city residences available on today’s market offer an exciting array of outdoor spaces that range from sky-high roof gardens equipped with pools and spas to elegant terraces with al fresco living and entertaining areas. A private garden is one of the most desirable residential amenities in the city. Enhanced with verdant landscaping, state-of-the-art amenities such as summer kitchens, entertaining pavilions, fire pits and water features, recreation areas and playgrounds, or even meditation spaces, these private sanctuaries are the ultimate in relaxation and luxury.

From a tranquil Asian-inspired retreat in the romantic Bastille area of Paris to a serene waterfront garden in exclusive Regalia Bay in Hong Kong, we explore some of the world’s most lavish urban oases.

Olive Mill Estate with Elaborate Garden
Santa Barbara, California

Contemporary style & sophistication are superbly met with comfort & ease of living in close proximity to Montecito's Lower Village.
Contemporary style & sophistication are superbly met with comfort & ease of living in close proximity to Montecito's Lower Village.
Charming Apartment in the 11th Arrondissement
Paris, France
This contemporary house of 1,280 square meters is organized around gardens, patios and terraces, and is divided into two separate living areas allowing coexistence with large areas of privacy.
This contemporary house of 1,280 square meters is organized around gardens, patios and terraces, and is divided into two separate living areas allowing coexistence with large areas of privacy.
Spectacular West Village Quadruplex
New York, New York
This 11 room West Village apartment features a Great Room with 16' ceilings, a modernist glass wall of windows, and a 1,400 square foot private garden of birches and bamboo.
This 11 room West Village apartment features a Great Room with 16' ceilings, a modernist glass wall of windows, and a 1,400 square foot private garden of birches and bamboo.
Six Bedroom House in Kensington
London, U.K.
Situated in a prestigious Launceston Place, this grand estate features an impressive family room on the lower ground floor which leads onto a charming garden.
Situated in a prestigious Launceston Place, this grand estate features an impressive family room on the lower ground floor which leads onto a charming garden.
Exclusive Loft with Terrace and Garden
Rome, Italy
From up here you can enjoy the splendid view on the Passetto of Borgo and on the Saint Peter Dome
From up here you can enjoy the splendid view on the Passetto of Borgo and on the Saint Peter Dome
Regalia Bay Waterfront Townhouse
Hong Kong, China
Waterfront huge garden townhouse with clubhouse facilities enjoys peaceful sea views.
Waterfront huge garden townhouse with clubhouse facilities enjoys peaceful sea views.
Grand House in the 6th Arrondissement
Paris, France
Property with 1,300 square meters of living space—comprising the Hotel de Chambon built in the 19th century—listed as a Historical Monument, and complemented by a garden and terraces.
Property with 1,300 square meters of living space—comprising the Hotel de Chambon built in the 19th century—listed as a Historical Monument, and complemented by a garden and terraces.
The Thomas Rose House with an Expansive Loutrel Briggs-Designed Garden
Charleston, South Carolina
The Thomas Rose House was constructed in 1735 and is considered one of Charleston's best preserved colonial dwellings. The house has retained many of its original architectural elements, including extensive interior wood paneling, decorative mantelpieces and a unique full-width second-story drawing room unlike any other in the city.
The Thomas Rose House was constructed in 1735 and is considered one of Charleston's best preserved colonial dwellings. The house has retained many of its original architectural elements, including extensive interior wood paneling, decorative mantelpieces and a unique full-width second-story drawing room unlike any other in the city.
The Showcase Villa with Garden
Zurich, Switzerland
The garden spans over a big private landplot situated at the hill which gives a maximum of privacy. Art enthusiasts will love this great piece of modern architecture in Zurich, a true kind of it's own and an absolutely unique opportunity.
The garden spans over a big private landplot situated at the hill which gives a maximum of privacy. Art enthusiasts will love this great piece of modern architecture in Zurich, a true kind of it's own and an absolutely unique opportunity.
Grand House in the 7th Arrondissement
Paris, France
The impressive gates of 140 rue de Grenelle open onto a secured tree-lined private lane exclusively reserved for residents and their guests. It would be possible to unite with the ground and 1st floor apartments below to create a truly exceptional ensemble opening onto a 1000 sqm (1,196 sq. yd.) garden.
The impressive gates of 140 rue de Grenelle open onto a secured tree-lined private lane exclusively reserved for residents and their guests. It would be possible to unite with the ground and 1st floor apartments below to create a truly exceptional ensemble opening onto a 1000 sqm (1,196 sq. yd.) garden.
 

 

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