Exclusive architectural representation

Extraordinary homes
for discerning
lives.

Representing architecturally significant residences across the Atlantic Seaboard, the French Riviera, and the Emirates.

  • Cape Town
  • Dubai
  • Côte d'Azur
Est. MMXIV
A white modernist villa above the Mediterranean, with a stone terrace and infinity pool at dusk.
No. 01 — Private collection Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Represented privately

01Current developments

A private collection of extraordinary residences.

Three coastlines. Three architectural signatures. Each residence is represented directly by the practice — never publicly listed, never mass-marketed.

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3 residences

A sculptural stone bath set against hand-troweled travertine, with a single palm frond.
Detail 04 — Travertine The Clifton Sanctuary, Cape Town

02Architectural craftsmanship

We do not sell square footage. We represent spaces where architectural genius meets uncompromising craftsmanship.

— A. Vanguard, Founding Partner

  1. 01

    Bespoke Discretion

    Off-market by design. Enquiries, negotiations and viewings are conducted privately — with NDA-led representation and a single senior advisor from first introduction to transfer.

  2. 02

    Global Network

    A trusted circle of family offices, private banks and architects across three continents, built over two decades of representing houses that never reach the open market.

  3. 03

    Curated Archival Portfolios

    Every residence is documented to museum standard — architectural drawings, material provenance, restoration records and a complete photographic archive.

Our philosophy

03Private acquisitions

A private viewing,
arranged entirely
on your terms.

Tell us where you would like to begin. A senior advisor will respond personally, in confidence, within one business day.

Private acquisitions private@vanguardandstone.com
Telephone +27 21 447 0180
By appointment

Cape Town · Dubai · Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Vanguard & Stone does not publish client names, prices achieved, or the location of unlisted residences. Every enquiry is held in strict confidence.

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We respond within one business day.