5 Best Boutique Real Estate Agencies in Europe
My fellow Americans, if, like so many of us, you’ve been contemplating jumping ship and leaving the country, consider fleshing out the fantasy: browse the websites of our favorite real estate agencies in Europe.
These boutique outfits have great taste, are commendably selective, and embrace variety. In other words, the personalized, lived-in looking listings they present are the antithesis of the anodyne quarters seen on just about all other property sites, especially on these shores. The distinction is particularly notable when it comes to kitchens: rather than the familiar white boxes, they offer setups that are far from cookie-cutter, and often filled with fresh design ideas. Here’s a look at some current listings; warning: there are no bargains.
The Modern House in the U.K.
Founded by two former journalists at The World of Interiors and Wallpaper, TMH showcases standout 20th century architecture all over the UK. We’ve been hooked for years: many of their properties have appeared as Remodelista features.
“The structural cast concrete is left bare to the majority of walls as just one of the many evidences of craftsmanship throughout, achieving a monolithic sense of permanence and a surprising warmth,” writes The Modern House. The kitchen and dining areas are divided by “a threshold” of Gio Ponti concrete tiles; £2,750,000
