Spotlight: Homes Built in the 1600s

February 2, 2012

From the Mughal-style Taj Mahal in India to the baroque-architecture of the Palace of Versailles in France, the 17th-Century produced a wealth of magnificent buildings and notable architectural styles around the world. Tour these five very different homes—in Mexico's San Miguel de Allende, New Hampshire, Mallorca, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the south of France—that were built during this time and are currently offered for sale by the exclusive Affiliates of Christie's International Real Estate.

From the Mughal-style Taj Mahal in India to the baroque-architecture of the Palace of Versailles in France, the 17th-Century produced a wealth of magnificent buildings and notable architectural styles around the world.

Tour 
these five very different homes—in Mexico's San Miguel de Allende, New Hampshire, Mallorca, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the south of France—that were built during this time and are currently offered for sale by the exclusive Affiliates of Christie's International Real Estate:


Château de Sannes
Provence, France
Offered for sale by Daniel Féau Conseil Immobilier
Commanding a majestic presence amid the scenic rolling hills of Provence, France, Château de Sannes is a magnificent 17th-Century hunting lodge offering contemporary luxury and comforts. This is an exceptional property in immaculate condition, with some of the most impressive private grounds in the South of France.

The George Farley House
Gilmanton, New Hampshire, United States | $1,850,000 USD 
Offered for sale by LandVest
The George Farley House, a 1665 saltbox, is the centerpiece of this unique historic property consisting of several antique buildings that have been dismantled and painstakingly re-constructed in Gilmanton, New Hampshire on 12.5 acres with panoramic views, fields and a pond. Originally constructed as a garrison house, it is a veritable museum of authentic early Americana. 

Fortuna Mill Estate
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands | $2,250,000 USD
Offered for sale by John Foster Real Estate
Originally the center of a 17th-Century sugar plantation, this majestic three-acre mountaintop estate commands 360-degree views and uniquely blends the luxury of the modern West Indian villa with the charm of the historic plantation. With its rich past, this historic site inspired Ellie Heckert’s famous Caribbean novel “Muscavado,” and later became the tropical hideaway of Pulitzer Prize winning author John Patrick, and his many Hollywood friends. 

Casa Castilla
San Miguel De Allende, Mexico | 
$1,650,000 USD 
Offered for sale by Allende Properties
Built from the existing ruins of San Miguel de Allende's original orphanage, the three-foot wide stone walls of Casa Castilla date back to the early 1600s, giving it a castle like feel. Only three blocks from the jardin on Calle Hospico in the historic centro, this gorgeous five bedroom, four bath home offers stunning views, architectural excellence and artistic design.  

Place des Victoires
Paris, France                                                                                                     
Offered for sale by Belles Demeures de France, luxury arm of Daniel Féau Conseil Immobilier
Located on the right bank of the River Seine overlooking Place des Victoires, this spectacular palatial residence with its own entry through a private courtyard opens into a world of total seclusion. Its location near Place de Victoires –one of the city’s archetypal royal squares, built as a monument to the Sun King Louis XIV, makes this historic treasure the epitome of refined Parisian living.