Presenting the hottest properties for another home away from home

There are beautiful homes, and there are inimitably spectacular ones. The perfect abode, in our definition, is one that laps up magnificent city skyline or ocean views, with a capacious terrace and a slew of posh (and exclusive) facilities and amenities for residents to enjoy. Here, we’ve compiled a list of luxury real estate listings from around the world that seem to have it all–all you have to do is pick and choose.

2 Mulberry Square | London, England

The standout feature of this townhouse is its private spa, which developer Qatari Diar Europe claims is the largest in the SW1 area. Residents will enjoy an 11.3-metre pool, gym, sauna and steam room, along with double sunbeds and rows of olive trees to accentuate a sense of calm in this wellness oasis.

The interiors are by high-end design studio Albion Nord, which used modern art, bespoke furniture and UK-sourced antique and vintage pieces to achieve a cohesive blend of classic and contemporary design. English herringbone and marble flooring runs throughout the property. The second lower ground floor, which houses the spa, also has a white wine and champagne room, a red wine and cigar room, and a cinema. Barbecues can be held in the rear garden, which has a bespoke outdoor kitchen with a large outdoor grill from Wolf. With 3.4-metre-high ceilings, passenger and service lifts, and a private garage, there is little that 2 Mulberry Square does not offer discerning investors.

Price: £42 million via Knight Frank

Villa Ego | Riviera dei Fiori, Italy

From sculptures by the Italian modernist master Giorgio de Chirico to a museum designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Kenzo Tange, this villa lives up to its name in a spectacular manner. Its list of outstanding features includes a helipad, a seawater swimming pool, four separate apartments, a caretaker’s annex and direct access to a private beach.

With 36,957 sq ft of interior space spread across three levels, the villa offers 10 bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms and expansive spaces for relaxing, dining and entertaining. In the basement, residents will enjoy a spa and a heated therapeutic pool. The villa also comes with more than 2 hectares of land and is surrounded by a park.

Price: Upon request via Exclusive RE, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate

Cayman Kai Beachfront Estate | Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

This villa offers the ultimate in luxurious, laid-back beach living. Located near Rum Point on the north shore of Grand Cayman, the architect behind this stunning estate is John Doak, who is a leading authority on historic buildings in the Cayman Islands and the Caribbean. Doak fused typical Southeast Asian designs with modern Caribbean architecture, a style he termed Cay-Bali, so residents can expect to see custom artwork and authentic Indonesian carvings as well as an indoor tiki-style bar.

The list of features is outstanding, but perhaps the most notable is the Grand Master Suite, which occupies the entire right wing of the second level and offers breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea from every angle. This 1,000 sq ft suite has four private balconies, a spacious walk-through wardrobe, and an en suite with a soaking tub and rain shower. The suite also includes a study that can serve as an extra bedroom as it has a queen-sized Murphy bed. A spiral staircase leads from the suite up to a private crow’s nest, which has a hot tub and offers more stunning views.

In addition to the main residence, a separate bungalow offers more sleeping options. In total, Cayman Kai Beachfront Estate has seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms and one partial bathroom as well as a spacious great room, den/theatre, a gourmet kitchen and wash pantry, two bars and a library, which are spread across 7,319 sq ft of interior space. Outside, the estate has its own dock, tropical gardens and serene pools, all secured by grand gates, providing an oasis for those who desire a private sanctuary by a beach.

Price: US$14.9 million via Provenance Properties of Cayman Ltd, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate