LUXURY OFFERINGS: WHAT YOU GET FOR $2.5 MILLION 

From a storybook residence in Barrington Hills, to a stylish townhouse in Marbella, to a country house in Stirlingshire … one could be yours for $2.5 million. 

236 STEEPLECHASE ROAD, BARRINGTON HILLS | $1.995 million

The Details: 5 Bedrooms, 4.2 Baths • 8,610 square feet, $261 per square foot • Sits on approximately 5.75 acres Contact: John Morrison, @properties Barrington, 847-409-0297 

A storybook luxury retreat in the heart of Barrington Hills. This extraordinary equestrian estate features a barn, fenced pasture, paddocks, and direct access to riding trails. At its heart is a one-of-a-kind custom timber-frame residence, handcrafted from reclaimed Douglas Fir beams milled in the late 1800s. Custom built by the homeowner, the structure is a rare expression of history, artistry, and enduring craftsmanship. Inside, rustic elegance meets refined living with soaring beamed ceilings, a dramatic stone fireplace, chef’s kitchen, sun-filled conservatory, and seamless indoor-outdoor spaces designed for gathering. Complete with luxurious private suites, a finished walk-out lower level, and breathtaking grounds—including a 7,000-square-foot enclosed garden—this is Barrington Hills living at its most distinctive.

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GOLDEN MILE, MARBELLA, SPAIN | $2.91 million

The Details: 5 Bedrooms, 4 Baths • 2,863 square feet, $1,016 per square foot • Walking distance to Puente Romano Beach Resort. Amenities include private cinema, gym, sauna, smart home technology, underfloor heating in bathrooms, a gated driveway, and a private garage.  Contact: Teresa Mateos, Engel & Völkers Marbella Golden Bile, +34 952868 406 

This stylish, three-story townhouse combines Scandinavian elegance with contemporary design. The home features a bright, open-plan living area with a state-of-the-art Miele kitchen, seamlessly connected by floor-to-ceiling bi-folding glass doors. Five spacious bedrooms include two serene en-suite primary suites with private terraces, while all bathrooms are finished to the highest standards. The outdoor spaces are designed for refined relaxation, with expansive south-facing terraces, an outdoor jacuzzi, and multiple lounge and dining areas perfect for entertaining.

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INVERTROSSACHS HOUSE, CALLANDER, STIRLINGSHIRE, SCOTLAND | $2.6 million

The Details: 15 Bedrooms, 12 Baths • 17,120 square feet, $151 per square foot • Gardens and grounds sweep down to the loch’s shoreline. Five miles from Callander and twenty miles from Stirling Contact: Verity D’Ath, Savills Edinburgh Country Houses, +44 (0) 131 247 3738 

This Edwardian country house has four fully equipped apartments in a spectacular setting overlooking Loch Venachar. Nestled in the heart of the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, this impressive home extends to over 17,000 square feet, and is currently arranged as a main residence together with four self-contained apartments and a further studio flat. Operating at one time as a successful holiday accommodation business, the property offers an abundance of flexibility, whether as a special country family home, for multi-generational living, or re-establishing the running of a short-term rental business.