Private estates · Paris · Geneva · New York

Architectural Sanctuaries of Enduring Distinction

Representing exceptional modernist estates, historic châteaux and coastal pavilions across premier global destinations, curated under confidential mandate.

€3.8B+

Advisory volume

94%

Off-market

16

Global enclaves

Modernist cliffside villa with an infinity pool at twilight

The philosophy

We curate residences that redefine spatial harmony and enduring legacy.

Vendôme & Stone operates at the intersection of architectural appraisal and discreet advisory, serving clients who view their property portfolios as enduring physical assets of human craft.

We orchestrate confidential transactions across world capitals and rarefied natural retreats. From private modernist masterworks by revered Pritzker laureates to centuries-old European vineyards, each representation is governed by strict off-market protocols and meticulous curatorial reverence. Our work begins with provenance, not promotion: blueprint archaeology, structural forensics, title history and material authenticity are reviewed before a residence enters the archive. Only then do we introduce a property to a small circle of qualified custodians.

Private transactions, executed completely off-market.
Sunlit travertine gallery hallway with geometric shadows

The portfolio

Distinguished Portfolio Holdings

A selection of residences currently represented under private mandate across alpine, Mediterranean and metropolitan settings.

Glass and dark timber pavilion in a snowy Aspen grove

Aspen, Colorado · $16,750,000

The Glass Pavilions, Aspen

Masterfully integrated into a private alpine ridgeline with hand-milled blackened cedar, geothermal radiant floors and uninterrupted views of the Roaring Fork Valley.

View details
Ivory neoclassical villa above the Mediterranean at golden hour

Cap d'Antibes, France · Price on application

Villa Mirasol, Cap d'Antibes

Direct access to deep-water anchorage, century-old maritime pines and a restored Belle Époque exterior framing contemporary gallery volumes.

View details
Contemporary Kyoto residence surrounded by moss garden and bamboo

Kyoto, Japan · Price on application

Komorebi Residence, Kyoto

Crafted with certified national master carpenters, with an authentic chashitsu tea pavilion, a private onsen fed by mountain spring and meditative gravel courts.

View details
Soho penthouse interior with cast-iron windows and private terrace

New York, USA · Price on application

The Penthouse at 88 Mercer, Soho

A monumental double-height salon lit by original 19th-century cast-iron bays, crowned by a 2,200 square foot private roof deck curated by Madison Cox Associates.

View details

Our principles

Disciplined Principles of Private Representation

Four non-negotiable commitments govern every valuation, vetting and title transfer.

01

Discretion & Confidentiality

Complete non-disclosure governance protects client identity and property security throughout valuation, vetting and transfer.

02

Architectural Curation

Every residence is reviewed by our appraisal committee for structural integrity, provenance and spatial pedigree.

03

Global Private Network

Direct access to off-market portfolios across Western Europe, North America, Japan and the Caribbean through trusted family offices.

04

Bespoke Acquisition Advisory

End-to-end representation spanning cross-border tax structuring, heritage easements and restoration management.

The modernist pavilion series

A Dialogue Between Interior Volume and Coastal Landscape

Conceived as an uncompromising dialogue between interior volume and the untamed coastal landscape of Mallorca, this private estate showcases 4.2-metre floor-to-ceiling structural glass, thermal rammed earth and monolithic Santanyí limestone blocks.

Location
Mallorca, Spain
Typology
Private coastal estate
Materials
Glass, rammed earth, limestone
Request the private dossier
Modern glass pavilion overlooking a Mediterranean bay at sunrise
The pavilion series grounds floating living volumes in local stone and uninterrupted sea light.

Reflections on advisory

Trusted by Generational Custodians

“Vendôme & Stone executed the off-market acquisition of our Engadin chalet with peerless confidentiality. Their understanding of architectural heritage matches that of a museum curator.”
MaMarc-Antoine de Saint-GermainPrivate Family Office, Geneva
“In acquiring modern mid-century architecture in North America, we required advisors who understood strict preservation easements. Their diligence was singularly comprehensive.”
Elena Rostova & Christopher Chen · Architectural Collectors, San Francisco
“The discreet liquidation of our historic Cap Ferrat property was conducted without a single public trace, yet realized unprecedented valuation among qualified collectors.”
Arthur H. Sterling · International Corporate Executive, London

The archival journal

Essays on Architecture & Capital

Research notes on material provenance, private wealth migration and the stewardship of historic estates.

Monolithic porous travertine wall with deep shadow lines

Materials

The resurgence of monolithic travertine in high residential design

An exploration of subterranean Roman quarry extraction and how contemporary architects use continuous stone slabs to ground floating residences.

Read more
Aerial dusk view of private Mediterranean estates above the sea

Markets

Private wealth migration: top coastal enclaves of 2025

Examining capital reallocation patterns toward autonomous maritime estates in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Mallorca and the Ionian Archipelago.

Read more
Historic stone manor and vineyard in southern France

Stewardship

Acquiring heritage assets in Mediterranean Europe

A strategic guide for family offices navigating Classé monument status, historical stewardship requirements and adaptive restoration methods.

Read more

Private acquisition

Begin Your Private Property Acquisition

Our senior partners are available for discreet consultations at our Paris, New York or Geneva chambers, or through encrypted communication channels.

Call+33 1 42 68 50 00Emailparis@vendomeandstone.com
Visit18 Place Vendôme, Paris, 75001

Direct line

Reach us directly.

Acquisition and divestment representation requests are reviewed quarterly. Every inquiry is handled under strict non-disclosure.

Your email app will open with this message ready to send.

Contact the private desk+33 1 42 68 50 00

18 Place Vendôme, Paris, 75001

Entrust your next acquisition to disciplined stewardship.

Architectural restraint and private estates advisory, directing confidential acquisitions and divestments of landmark residences worldwide.

Template preview · Dukaan Studio