Desert Star Construction is a residential and commercial development firm based in Scottsdale, AZ. They have designed some incredible homes, most of which are of Spanish/Hacienda styles. Check out some of their work above. I’m really liking the “Enchanted Retreat” home they built; so beautiful!

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This 20-acre estate is located at 63 E Field Drive in Bedford, NY and features a private lake. It was built in 1997 and features a 12,000 square foot Colonial style main house with a huge attached indoor professional tennis court. This is the 2ND home that we’ve featured in Bedford, NY that has an indoor tennis court; this was the 1st one, except it wasn’t attached to the house. Okay, back to this home….it features 7 bedrooms, 8 full and 3 half bathrooms, game room, a 4-car garage and a 46 foot long indoor swimming pool with vaulted beam ceiling. It is listed at $7,995,000.

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This gated brick mansion is located38 Loom Lane in Radlett, Hertfordshire, UK. It was built by Octagon, which is a firm that specializes in developed detached properties within 20 miles of central London. The swanky hotel-like interior features 7 bedrooms, 2-story foyer with sweeping staircase, formal living and dining rooms, gourmet kitchen, elevator to all floors, wine cellar, indoor swimming pool with steam room, home theater with bar and glass window looking down into the swimming pool, subterranean garage with turntable and more! It is listed at £7,500,000 or $12,031,500.

 Again we see a traditional brick exterior with an ultra-modern interior. This interior rocks though; love the wallpaper near the kitchen area, the contemporary decor and the chandeliers. The best part of this home is the lower level. The glass walls make everything feel more open and I love the fact that you can see into the home theater from the pool area.

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This gated brick mansion is located at 12 Virginia Avenue in the prestigious Wentworth Estate section of Surrey, England. The house is located within a sought after private road which is within walking distance of Virginia Water’s shops, restaurants and train station. The first floor features an entry foyer with staircase, living and dining rooms, gourmet kitchen with skylight and breakfast area, family room, home office, den and the 3-car garage. The living, dining, family and kitchen areas all have French doors opening up to the south facing gardens. The second floor features the master bedrooms suite and 3 additional bedroom suites. The 3rd and final level of the home features a 5th bedroom suite and a large recreational room. It is listed at £4,750,000 or $7,611,875.

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This lovely French inspired mansion is located at 225 West Paces Ferry Road in Atlanta, GA and was featured in the April 2012 Veranda magazine. It was designed by architect William Baker and built in 2005. Inside features 5 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, gourmet kitchen with butler’s pantry, family room, incredible 14′ ceilings on the 1st floor, walnut flooring throughout, elevator and more. The walkout lower level features a wine cellar, home theater, game room with bar, Other features include a 3-car garage, 1st level courtyard and terrace with fireplace and a children’s playground in the backyard. It is listed at $4,999,999.

I love the neutral color scheme and the decor is picture perfect. The high ceilings really give each of the rooms a sense of grandeur not expected when looking at the exterior of the home. The home theater is obviously hideous and doesn’t go with the rest of the house. I really like the courtyard and the covered dining patio below it!

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Richmond house is a Grade II listed mansion Richmond Lock, Richmond, Surrey, UK and is London’s largest riverside home. It features two gated entrances and is situated on 3/4 of an acre of private grounds with 262 feet of Thames frontage. It was originally built for Lord Kilmorey and features over 18,000 square feet of living space with 8 bedroom suites, 2 staff flats, grand reception hall, formal living and dining rooms, gourmet kitchen, family room, library, ballroom that could possibly be turned into a lavish indoor swimming pool with spa, morning room, study, 7-car subterranean garage, 4-car above garage with courtyard parking, reflecting pool and formal gardens. There are two more buildings on the property; an old chapel (that could potentially be turned into an indoor swimming pool with spa) and coach house. It is listed at £15,000,000 or about $24,000,000.

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