5 Homes For Car Collectors
These estates—in desirable locales from West Coast to East—offer multi-vehicle garages and spacious motor courts that will please any auto enthusiast, whether they prefer rare antiques, rugged muscle cars, peppy speedsters, or luxurious sedans.
Hidden Valley Haven
Enjoying a prestigious address in legendary Hidden Valley, this gated 22-acre estate features a light-filled 11,000-square-foot residence, a charming two-bedroom guesthouse, and an updated barn with a tack room and stalls for four horses—all with majestic views of the Santa Monica Mountains. The auto aficionado will appreciate the home’s four-car garage, whose space is augmented by the estate’s central roundabout motor court, the guesthouse’s two-car tandem garage, and a carport that offers covered parking space for four additional vehicles.
Enchanting Hamptons Estate
Spanning eight idyllic acres, this quintessential East Hampton estate includes a Cotswold-inspired 15,500-square-foot residence with 11 bedrooms, a caretaker’s cottage, stables adjoining paddocks and riding fields, a tennis court, a pool and spa accompanied by one-bedroom pool house, glorious gardens designed by Edmund Hollander, and expanses of agricultural reserve. A car collector’s dream, it also features two two-car garages, a four-car garage, and a barn, affording space for a minimum of eight vehicles.
A Connecticut Classic
Subdued modern elegance fills every space of this handsome custom 9,000-square-foot home in the woodlands of Connecticut. The 2.10-acre property is a fully fenced lush green oasis with a refreshing pool, spa, and sun terrace at its heart. The estate is also thoughtfully equipped to accommodate an extensive auto collection, with a three-car garage attached to the main residence and a freestanding three-car garage with a lift with versatile additional space.
Eye-Catching Escape in Montecito
A true oasis, this six-bedroom Montecito haven exhibits unique Mediterranean inspiration. The residence is introduced by a sophisticated circular motor court, which leads to the three stately garage bays, each with its own handsome wood door. The impressive backyard features a pool and spa, a manicured lawn, an outdoor kitchen, and a one-bedroom pool house with a sauna, a steamshower, a gym, an outdoor soaking tub and shower, and a cold plunge.
The Tenacre Estate
Known as Tenacre and dating to the 1920s, this exemplary Hamptons retreat is lush with emerald lawn, colorful flowers, tall hedges, and mature shade trees. In the nine-bedroom home the living and entertaining spaces flow effortlessly toward a collection of alluring patios and other outdoor areas. The pool house offers a sunny indoor pool, a deck with a spa, and a sauna. The main residence includes a six-car garage with multiple lifts, while a freestanding auxiliary garage onsite can accommodate three additional vehicles.
SOURCE: Sotheby’s Blog
