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 outdoor 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.
108 Leonard | New York, USA
Every apartment in this Tribeca landmark has been carefully designed by Jeffrey Beers International to evoke the ambience of a European villa that is cherished as a family heirloom. Classic details, such as oversized mouldings and chevron-patterned oak floors, are juxtaposed with contemporary touches in all 160 residences as a smart homage to the bold architectural style of McKim Mead & White and the modernity of New York City. Ceiling heights range from 3m to more than 4m, with thoughtful design touches such as a Calacatta feature wall in the primary bathroom. Offering even greater luxury are 11 penthouses, which boast ceiling heights of more than 4.9m and large windows overlooking the city.
The deal-clincher:The building also houses more than 1,858sqm of amenities that include an indoor pool, roof gardens for dining or relaxing, a playroom and a fitness centre with private rooms for personal training. Oh, there’s also has a private dining suite with a wine cellar and lounge.
Price: from US$3.7 million
Grand Hyatt Residences Kunming | Kunming, China
Hyatt teamed up with Hang Lung Properties “to create a new benchmark for luxury urban living”, according to Herman Chui, Hang Lung’s director—office & residence. Grand Hyatt Residences Kunming occupies the 28th to 57th floors of a 249m tall building that also houses a 332-room Grand Hyatt hotel on the lower floors. The building is located in Panlong District, which is Kunming’s business and commercial hub. A total of 254 apartments are available, with floor areas ranging from 133sqm to 616sqm as well as an 880sqm residence on the top floor. Residents can enjoy a landscape design that was inspired by the Stone Forest in Yunnan throughout the building’s exterior and interior all the way up to a rooftop garden. Grand Hyatt Residences Kunming marks Hang Lung’s first hotel-branded project in its Hang Lung Residences brand.
The deal-clincher: Apartments with a floor area of 483sqm upwards come with a private terrace and swimming pool.
Price: RMB40,000 per square metre via Hang Lung Properties
Lot D at Intuition Furano | Hokkaido, Japan
Intuition Furano is the first master-planned estate in Furano Ski Resort, with space for 17 villa plots and one hotel site. Prospective investors can opt for two types of packages: land only or land and villa. Plot sizes range between 430sqm and 640sqm. Lot D comprises a 280sqm villa with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The plot of land it occupies has an area of 437sqm. Owners will enjoy property management, letting and housekeeping services.
The deal-clincher: Intuition is located at the top of a ski village called Kitanomine and is close to bars and restaurants.
Price: ¥299 million via H2, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate
H2 Christie’s International Real Estate
