Mansion Monday: Top 5 Mansions of the Week

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Every day, duPont REGISTRY features the finest luxury real estate and showcases Homes of the Day across all of our social media platforms, including our Instagram: @dupontregistry_homes. Mansions from around the globe are highlighted through our partnerships with luxury real estate experts, both domestically and internationally. Our top properties are the most highly-engaged posts from the week – these are the most-liked listings our followers have selected. Be sure to follow, like and comment to see your favorite listing here next week!

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Bask in the beauty of panoramic lake views at The Willard Estate, the showcase home of The Water’s Edge Country Club and golf course at Smith Mountain Lake. Masterfully positioned on a private six-acre peninsula to capture the most stunning sunrises and sunsets over Smith Mountain Lake, this 12,000-square-foot home was expertly designed with old-world architecture, customized down to the smallest detail. It’s at once spectacular and welcoming, offering an array of spaces where you can entertain family and friends. Or, relax in solitude, soaking up the peaceful serenity of the lake views and adjacent golf course. Truly want to get away? Head down to the 3,000-square-foot dock and set sail. It all rests under the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains.


Incomparable stone and brick estate on the east side of St. Charles! Tucked back and private – you won’t believe that you have found over five acres of wooded seclusion on city water and sewer. Over 8,300 square feet above grade with a fully finished extra deep pour English basement. Incredible millwork and construction details throughout: oversized crown mouldings, natural wood beams, 8-foot interior doors on the first floor. Stunning great room with floating beams and stone floor-to-ceiling fireplace. The gourmet kitchen features commercial-grade appliances with a spacious breakfast area and oversized island. Huge walk-in pantry. Five bedroom suites, all with private baths. Very private executive office with fireplace and incredible views of the wooded grounds. Her office located off he kitchen with beautiful cabinetry. Home has two laundry rooms (one located off the bathroom on main-level for easy pool towel clean-up). The master bedroom retreat features volume ceilings, his and hers dressing rooms and a spacious luxury master bath with private balcony. Experience family movie night in the theater (can seat 14) with tiered floor. Plenty of room for entertaining in this house as it has a huge 1,200-square-foot bonus room on fourth level with a private bath, along with the other two family room areas.

Outdoor entertaining by the saltwater pool with new filter (2020), new heater (2019), pool house, hot tub area, fire table and multiple patios. Oversized four-car heated garage with built-in storage units and epoxy flooring. Extra paver parking on the side of driveway. This home has radiant heating in the kitchen, master bath, entire basement and more. Must see! Too many details to list – come see this fabulous home with a private tour. Over 11,000 total square feet of pure luxury!

Home is located within a subdivision, so if you have children they can still have friends/neighbors, but it still feels like you are totally private in your own little compound! Truly a wonderful piece of land. The attention-to-detail on this home is amazing. (Home has access from garage to basement for possible in-law arrangement). Smart home with music, lighting, sprinkler system, heating and cooling, etc. all from your smart phone. Furniture negotiable. Pool house is heated and totally remodeled in 2016 down to the studs. The backyard is the perfect place to spend your summers. Work out room in basement could be a sixth bedroom with room for a closet. Call today for a private tour. Plenty of storage space! VERY PRIVATE YARD! Plenty of room to add another garage or another house on the additional acres.


Premier custom home of highest level construction and design presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the most discerning buyers. Handcrafted and engineered in 2010, this home offers elegance, yet easily accommodates casual lifestyles. Extraordinary street presence, expansive Lake Washington views, sunny rooms. Italian terrace gardens, imported stone, secure entry, elevator, home offices, smart home.


Far from the maddening crowd but close enough to life’s necessities, lies a piece of paradise you can call home. Ocean views are endless here, as are scenes of gentle manatees, playful dolphins and an array of colorful birds. Commanding two oceanfront lots in the Florida Keys city of Marathon, this estate is strategically positioned in a setting that defies comparison. Location is key to the property’s vantage point, which capitalizes on spectacular 340-degree views of clear turquoise water.

A deep-water dock that can accommodate a 110-foot yacht is situated on the channel side affording direct access to the Atlantic Ocean, where some of the best fishing in the world can be found. Water enthusiasts can enjoy snorkeling, paddleboarding or kayaking, while landlubbers relax on your private 300-foot stretch of white sandy beach. A private airport is less than 10 minutes away and there are a variety of dining and shopping amenities available on Marathon. According to the homeowner, Mark Pieloch, the property offers the ideal opportunity to unwind and enjoy a “Margaritaville lifestyle.”

Pavered paths encircle the home and lead to an infinity-edge swimming pool spanning 200 feet in length and featuring three waterfalls amid lush tropical foliage. Inside the sprawling 11,894-square-foot home are three floors of unbridled luxury. Each room is enhanced by magnificent water views, while an abundance of windows and extensive covered patios create an ambiance that is at once welcoming and refreshing. There are seven sumptuous bedrooms, each outfitted with private bathrooms and walk-in closets. Constructed of concrete and steel, the residence is situated over 12 feet above mean high tide, making it one of the highest homes in the Florida Keys.

Ideal as a corporate retreat, bed and breakfast or family compound, this property is being offered fully-furnished. Also available for purchase separately are four adjacent lots to the south. Pieloch will consider a trade of collector-quality cars, plus cash for this offering. An avid car collector for more than 40 years, Pieloch owns the American Muscle Car Museum, a 501(c)3 facility spanning 123,000 square feet with more than 300 classic and exotic cars on display. Located in Melbourne, the museum hosts numerous non-profit fundraising events, car shows and educational tours.


This design is finely detailed with all mortise and tenon joinery, stone and steel. Custom designed by renowned firm Kelly & Stone Architects of Steamboat Springs, CO. This property was built in 2016 and has four bedrooms and four full and one partial baths with 5,224 square feet. An elegant Chef’s gourmet kitchen, customized sauna, steam room and gym. Wire handrails for unobstructed views on an expansive 1000+-square-foot deck overlooking The Lake at Lissara and excellent views of Pilot Mountain. Chef’s gourmet kitchen, two-tiered theater room, outdoor gas fireplace with covered entertainment area.


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