View luxury homes and estates in Larkspur, in Marin County. Larkspur is one of the lovely towns just north across the Bay from San Francisco. The city has a population of about 12,000. Larkspur is the location for one of Golden Gate Transit’s ferry terminal, which provides service between Marin County and the San Francisco [...]
If you are looking to buy a beautiful home or vineyard estate – or even a working winery – in California wine country, Healdsburg, a lovely small town about 70 miles north of San Francisco is a wonderful place to check out. Healdsburg is the center of three of the most famous wine production areas in [...]
Wineries and beautiful wine estates abound near Healdsburg, in Sonoma County, about 70 miles north of San Francisco. This is the center of three of the most important wine-producing regions in northern California – the Russian River, Dry Creek, and Alexander Valley appellations. We visited Healdsburg this past weekend to take part in the annual [...]
Sustainable homes and villas in Umbria, Italy are now a reality. Sustainable living, and sustainable architecture and design, are increasingly in demand with some buyers, and The Matchmakers real estate is now presenting some beautiful examples of sustainable housing in the Umbria area, the state right next door to Tuscany. Umbria is known as the [...]
This luxury estate home, located in the lovely Russian River Valley north of San Francisco, is set on eleven acres with views of rolling vineyards, redwoods and the Russian River Valley. The home is approximately 5,165 square feet, with a 40 foot solar heated swimming pool. Potential to plant 6 acres of Pinot Noir Grapes. [...]
Near Cortona in Tuscany is a luxury home restored beautifully from an old mill property. The villa consists of two detached properties. The smaller, the original mill, is on three levels, with a double bedroom and en suite bathroom on each of the first floor and lower ground levels. The larger home also has two [...]
Some of the most beautiful luxury estates and homes in the greater San Francisco Bay Area are located just north across the bay from the City, in Marin County, in towns such as Sausalito, Mill Valley, Tiburon, Belvedere, Corte Madera, Larkspur, Kentfield, Ross and San Anselmo. A wealthy, artistic enclave, Sausalito draws tons of visitors [...]
San Francisco and Paris are sister cities, and no wonder: each is a city of great beauty. Each is a great city for walking and exploring. In Paris, walking along the Seine, or wandering through the streets of the Left Bank, or exploring the Latin Quarter or Marais or other parts of this great city, [...]
Company relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area? Private tours are available through The Matchmakers, a real estate company specializing in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and in France. San Francisco is more than the City. It is the entire Bay Area, comprised of vastly different towns, cities and neighborhoods. There is the beautiful [...]
This beautiful luxury villa in Mougins, France, is only a 15 minute drive from Cannes. Recently constructed, using quality materials, this contemporary home has panoramic views over the Bay of Cannes and the mountains of the Esteral. The home has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, a large lounge opening to the terrace and pool, teak decking, [...]
St. Paul de Vence is one of the jewels of the Cote d’Azur, or French Riviera. Known as a haven of the famous, it was frequented by the likes of Yves Montand, Simone Signoret, and Marc Chagall. This beautiful maison has panoramic views of the sea. Close to the village, it is conveniently close to [...]
A lovely old stone house, on the edge of the village, in the Luberon. The Luberon is the area of the Vaucluse region of Provence in southern France made famous by Peter Mayle in his book, “A Year in Provence”. With a private enclosed garden and swimming pool, four bedrooms and three baths, the home [...]
San Luis Obispo is at the heart of one of the fastest growing wine regions in California. This wine country estate is a stunning home overlooking vineyards and the mountains. San Luis Obispo is halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, just a short drive from lovely ocean villages and beautiful beaches. For more information [...]
This lovely country chateau estate, in the Dordogne, is France at its best. The Dordogne River Valley, east of Bordeaux in southwest France, is one of the most beautiful areas in the world. This is a magical region of ancient castles and chateaux, lovely medieval towns, and the beautiful Dordogne River. Set in a country [...]
St. Helena, California, a small town in Napa County, is in the heart of the famous Napa wine country. Just a quarter of a mile north of the town is the renowned Culinary Institute of America, training ground for future chefs, where you can enjoy meals created by the students at the Greystone Restaurant. The [...]