1. This courthouse-turned-flat is as cool as it gets.

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This three-bedroom residence brings tons of modern style to a historic structure in London’s West Kensington neighborhood. Located in a Grade II listed building that once served as a courthouse, the home features dramatic, thirty-five-foot vaulted ceilings, a mezzanine area, and a courtyard garden.

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Clockwise from top left: Pair of teak Chieftain chairs by Finn Juhl. Offered by Gary Rubinstein Antiques;  A.R. Cordemeijer "Cleopatra" daybed for Auping. Offered by Gustavo Olivieri Antiques; Signed Stilnovo Adjustable desk lamp. Offered by Lewis Trimble; Early walnut slab coffee table by George Nakashima. Offered by Tishu.

Spanning 2,626 square feet, the striking residence underwent a thoughtful conversion with a decidedly contemporary feel. Clean lines and a crisp palette serve as the ideal backdrop for an enviable collection of mid century furniture and contemporary art, including photography, abstract works, and portraits.

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This mid-century-meets-contemporary aesthetic is beautifully apparent in the home’s open kitchen/living area, where modern gems such as a Le Corbusier-inspired daybed, Finn Juhl-esque armchairs, a pair of Pierre Jeanneret chairs, and mid century lighting, are complemented by contemporary sculptures and paintings.   

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The Old Courthouse is listed for $3.5 million. Click here to view the full listing.

2. The Carnegie family’s Hamptons residence could be your next summer home.

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This magnificent shingle-style home is the pinnacle of classic Hamptons design. Built in 1899, the eleven-bedroom residence was a summer home for the immensely wealthy Carnegie family and is currently owned by Roberto and Joanne de Guardiola, a celebrated interior designer whose pedigree includes Parish-Hadley Associates, a legendary interior design firm and paragon of American style.

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Clockwise from top left: Pair of Louis XVI armchairs, 19th century, France. Offered by LR Antiques; Henriette Amiard Oberteuffer, Still Life with Fruit and Flowers, c. 1920. Offered by Brock & Co.; Polished brass undine mythological circular center or dining table. Offered by Vermillion; Antique Limoges porcelain box with 24-karat gold design. Offered by La Maison Supreme.

Set on 4.6 acres less than half a mile from the Atlantic Ocean, the Gilded Age stunner has been featured in Architectural Digest and Town & Country Magazine. Spanning three stories and 12,000 square feet, the residence boasts thoughtfully preserved original details, including fir wood floors and moldings, soaring ceilings throughout, eleven fireplaces, spacious covered porches, a heated swimming pool, and a tennis court.

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Clockwise from top left: A set of four classical side chairs. Offered by Charles Clark; English Regency two pedestal dining table. Offered by George Subkoff Antiques; A very fine serving table, c. 1800. Offered by G. Sergeant Antiques; A pair of obelisks, Italy, 1900-1920. Offered by Clinton Howell Antiques.

Inside, the light-filled home features a spectacular collection of opulent antiques, including Neoclassical seating, Louis XVI seating, and classical tables, as well as exotic elements such as a Chinese Chippendale dining table and chairs in the breakfast room, Chinese export porcelain in the formal dining room, and a commanding black and gold Chinoiserie cabinet in the master bedroom. A sunny palette and an abundance of floral patterns add to the estate’s light and breezy aesthetic.

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The stately Southampton home is listed for $32.5 million. Click here to view the full listing.