Residences chosen
with restraint, not haste.
Ashworth & Vane represents a small number of exceptional properties each year, for clients who value discretion as much as design.
A short list of current residences.
We list few properties at once, and only those we would place a client in ourselves.
The Marchetti Residence
A 1962 lakeside villa reimagined by its second owner, retaining its original stone façade behind walls of restored glass.
The Kestrel Penthouse
The full 41st floor of a pre-war tower, converted under a single ownership and never publicly listed until now.
Ondine House
Built into the cliff line rather than atop it, with a private stair descending to a cove accessible only by water.
Halden Manor
Eleven acres of walled gardens surrounding a Georgian manor, restored over six years under heritage guidance.
The portfolio, in one pass.
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Neighborhoods we know personally.
Each community below has its own advisor who lives, and lists, there year-round.
Founded on a simple refusal to over-list.
Ashworth & Vane began in 1994 when two agents left larger firms over a disagreement about volume. They believed a client considering an $8 million purchase deserved the same attention as one considering eighty.
Three decades later, that remains the entire model: a small number of properties, represented fully, by people who have seen inside every room they discuss.
Why clients return to us.
Four commitments that don't change, regardless of market conditions.
Complete Discretion
Off-market transactions, sealed disclosures, and no property discussed without written client consent.
Global Network
Direct relationships in eighteen markets, so a search abroad moves as quickly as one at home.
Curated Access
We decline roughly nine of every ten listings offered to us. What we take on, we believe in fully.
One Point of Contact
A single senior advisor manages your search or sale from introduction through closing, personally.
Five stages, no shortcuts.
The order matters — we've found that skipping stage two is the single most common source of buyer's remorse.
Private Briefing
A ninety-minute conversation, in person where possible, to understand what the property actually needs to do for your life.
Curated Shortlist
Typically four to six properties, including off-market options not visible in any public listing.
Private Viewings
Scheduled around your calendar, never rushed, and always with your advisor present rather than a listing agent.
Offer & Diligence
We coordinate independent inspection, valuation, and legal review before any figure is put in writing.
Closing & Handover
Keys, documentation, and an introduction to the property's history — from staff to structural quirks.
A quieter way to sell.
Many of our sellers never appear in a public listing at all. We often find the buyer before the sign goes up.
Confidential Valuation
An honest number, grounded in recent comparable closings — not the highest figure to win your listing.
Presentation & Photography
Editorial-quality photography and, where useful, light staging done by our in-house design partners.
Targeted Introduction
We approach our existing buyer network before any public marketing begins.
Negotiation
Every offer is presented in full, with our honest read of the buyer and their likelihood to close.
Closing
We manage every document and deadline so the sale requires nothing further from you.
Meet the advisors.
Four senior partners, each responsible for a small, specific book of clients.
"The right property is rarely the one that photographs best."
"I've turned down more listings than I've taken. That's the job."
"Every market has its own rhythm. I try to learn it before I sell it."
"Coastal buyers ask different questions. I make sure they get honest answers."
Notes on the market.
Short, occasional writing from our partners — no forecasts, only observations.
The Quiet Shift Toward Coastal Portfolios
We've placed more coastal properties this year than in any prior three combined — and almost none of it happened publicly.
Read the NoteReading a Market Before It Moves
The signals that matter rarely appear in a headline. Three things our advisors watch before anyone else does.
Read the NoteWhat Discretion Actually Buys You
It isn't secrecy for its own sake. It's the ability to negotiate without an audience.
Read the NoteA few questions we're often asked.
There's no strict minimum, though most of our current listings sit between $8M and $35M. What matters more is fit — we take on searches we believe we can genuinely serve well.
A seller instructs us privately, and we approach a short list of qualified buyers directly, with no public listing or open house at any point in the process.
Yes — through direct relationships in eighteen markets, we coordinate viewings, legal review, and closing logistics for clients purchasing from abroad.
A confidential, no-obligation conversation — in person, by phone, or by video — to understand your goals and timeline before any property is discussed.
In most transactions, our fee is paid by the seller at closing. Any exception is disclosed and agreed in writing before we begin work.
Begin with a conversation, not a listing.
Tell us what you're looking for, or what you're considering selling. A senior advisor will respond within one business day.