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Here in one mouthwatering tour is a trip around the world's most exciting and inspirational private homes.

From West to East, from North to South, see inside exotic and sophisticated houses, apartments and villas that reflect stylish living in the 21st century.

Massimo Listri Residence

David Flint Wood House

Ella Cisneros Penthouse

Ralf W. Ohtez Penthouse

Izhar Patkin Residence

Casey House

Zitzewitz Penthouse

Clark Residence

Begavan Giri

Indigo House

Florence Pucci Residence

Anhar Setjadibrata House

D'Auwere House

Chateau of Champs

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Ernesto Mendoza Residence

Voena Residence

Stefano Contini Residence

Ella Cisneros House

Judith Greer House

]aouad Kadiri Palace

Kirios Kriton Residence

Chartes Cowles Residence

Roberto Cavalli House

A Chatet in Cortina D'Ampezzo

Casa Tigre Del Mar

Gianluca Letli Loft

Domenico Dolce House

Pal.ace of Rodolphe d'EHanger

Yien East

K House

Peter Hinwood Residence

Hugo Tolentino Dipp Rancheta

Weinberg House

Orsola Gazzoni Residence

Laura Sartori Rimini Residence

Alda Fendi Residence

Bjurker Farm, Htsingland

Thierry Despont House

Lars SjSberg House

Chateau du Breuit

Koh Samui Residence

Van de Velde House

Lion in the Sur

Murano Penthouse

Emilio Mighavacca House

Lina Botero House

Gerard Tremol.et Residence

Benjamin Liebmann House

House of the monk Thondara

Dawnridge, the Tony

Duquette House

Ezio Frigerio House

Kugel. Residence

Felix Dennis Retreat

Getride House

Lucio Brissolese -louse

Lastic Residence

R#rr, y Lefur Residence

Jul.a Scartozzom House

Phil.iu Hewat-Jaboor House

Chow House

James Gol.dstein House