Mary Forgione Contributor

Remember when penthouses were squalid structures? Of course, you don’t. It was more than 100 years ago that rooftop lean-tos and sheds were built to house servants atop New York City’s tall buildings. Since then, the allure of living in sky-high residences has soared, along with prices and prestige reserved for the very few. One

The historic lodges of America’s national parks owe much of their character to the use of native wood and stone in an architectural style nicknamed “parkitecture.” Structures built in the early days of parks such as Yosemite and Yellowstone were defined by a rustic, hand-crafted look intended to fit into the country’s dramatic landscapes. The

Take a 20th-century Tudor-style estate, throw in a Moroccan king and British businessman Richard Branson, add beets and tomatoes, and you have the makings of a new ultraluxury community in the rolling hills of New Jersey. Natirar, as it’s called, is a country community based on wellness, sustainable living and connecting with nature. It’s set

Let’s say you’re in the market for a regal Las Vegas spread that’s close to The Strip and big enough for 20 of your BFFs to each have their own bedroom. You’re in luck. A sprawling compound with 10 buildings on almost 16 acres in a gated golfing community has come on the market at

Do you love modern contemporary style but crave country ranch life? You’ll find both at a $4.25-million property on 20 acres in California’s Santa Ynez Valley. The sprawling concrete, glass and steel structure was built to capitalize on sweeping views of the surrounding rolling hills and native oak trees. The house at 1270 Poppy Valley

It’s hard to believe that a home built before America was even a country would still be standing, let alone up for sale. But that’s true of a formal manor house, a cultural and architectural time capsule, that was built in 1755 on farmland along the Potomac River in Maryland. Mulberry Fields in Leonardtown consists

With a reputation for having been the home of two early U.S. presidents, Charlottesville, Virginia, is steeped in history. Yet, only some things may be as old as they look. For example, a luxury 140-acre compound built in 2000 takes its style cues from historic estates while doubling down on modern-day luxuries. Eaglecrest, as it’s

A mountain chalet built in 1942 for an early backer of one of California’s oldest ski resorts has come on the market for the first time. The three-story family home at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort near Lake Tahoe played a pivotal role in gathering early ski enthusiasts who were committed to bringing skiing to the

In the late 19th century, Manhattan’s elite lived largely in tony brownstones around Madison Square Park. The neighborhood remains a hot address, with a glass skyscraper redefining luxury living near the historic 6.2-acre green space. There are just 83 condominiums, two per floor, at the glass-walled Madison Square Park Tower at 45 East 22nd Street.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is selling his 4-acre Oregon home and personal training facility for $3.5 million. Kupp is ready to part with the property outside Portland, where he trained hard and went on to be named most valuable player in the 2022 Super Bowl. Kupp, 30, lives with his wife, Anna,