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.

Rosewood Residences Old Lighthouse | Los Cabos, Mexico

Located on the southernmost tip of Baja Peninsula, it was built to be in harmony with its surroundings and this same ethos has been carried through to the modern-day Rosewood Residences Old Lighthouse. Occupying 223 hectares, it’s Rosewood’s first fully branded stand-alone residential community and is being developed in partnership with the esteemed Coppel family, who are the founders of Mexico’s leading hotel and resort company, Pueblo Bonito. Potential investors can expect to find a mix of turnkey luxury villas and premium lots to be customised by their buyers, ranging from 4,000 sq ft to more than 10,000 sq ft, with each lot occupying approximately 0.3 hectares. Residents can look forward to social and family oriented amenities, such as The Cliff House which will have a five-star restaurant and private dining room, a bar and an outdoor events facility; a sports centre with fields and courts; and a well-being centre that will offer holistic therapies and treatments from leading practitioners. A dedicated Rosewood Residential team will also be on hand to provide round-the-clock, on-site support.

Price: from US$3 million via Rosewood

Mullion at Bude Coastal Resort | Cornwall, England

Nestled on the northeast coast of Cornwall, Mullion is a collection of two- and three-bedroom residences. With the rugged Bodmin Moor as its backdrop, the resort boasts a location a stone’s throw from coastal towns that offer local markets, historic sites and beautiful country houses to explore. The residences feature Scandinavian-inspired decor and beautiful herringbone flooring, and come fitted with a Samsung TV and entertainment system as standard. Those who enjoy cooking (or baking) up a storm will be pleased to find a fully-fitted kitchen complete with Bosch appliances. All owners will have access to full resort amenities, including the Coffee Shop, indoor swimming pool, sauna facilities and treatment rooms. What’s more, residents will enjoy preferential rates and access to the local golf course and club.

Price: from £325,000 via Luxury Lodges

Villa In Sestri Levante | Genoa, Italy

Built between 1938 and 1940, this charming villa is set on top of a cliff. Its architect, Luigi Carlo Daneri, drew on the language of Le Corbusier to create a rare example of rationalist architecture, prompting Italy’s Ministry of Culture to recognise it as a national monument of modern architecture. Residents will enjoy total privacy thanks to the 2.3 hectares of parkland that surround the villa. An enchanting path, adorned with luxurious Mediterranean vegetation on its sides, leads one on a dreamy stroll through the woods, leading to a descending stairwell which gives residents access to their a private pier, beach and sea. The three-storey villa has nine bedrooms and six bathrooms as well as a swimming pool, sun terrace and ample parking. Huge, panoramic windows across the villa allow residents to enjoy stunning views of the Gulf of Tigullio.

Price: upon request via Lionard Luxury Real Estate

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