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.
Falcon | Manchester, England
This 189-home development is located in Manchester’s vibrant Red Bank neighbourhood in Victoria North. The 20-storey tower houses commercial units on the ground floor and one- to three-bedroom apartments on the upper levels. Residents will have access to Falcon’s landscaped podium gardens and The Clubhouse, which is a six-storey building with a residents’ lounge, co-working space, fitness and wellness suite, and restaurant. Falcon is a joint venture by Far East Consortium with Manchester City Council and is scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2027.
The deal-clincher: The homes have an open-plan layout with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer views of the city centre and the surrounding Red Bank area. Some apartments also come with private terraces.
Price: from £290,000 via Savills
The Millennium Residences at Winthrop Center | Massachusetts, U.S.A.
This collection of 317 luxury residences opened officially last year, but there is still a mix of one- to three-bedroom units that are available. The residences occupy the 35th to 62nd floors of Winthrop Center, which is a 62-storey mixed-use development that also has offices and amenities such as a residents-only club. Residents will have access to a team of expert trainers, nutritionists and instructors; a wellness club for people and pets; and a culinary programme by Michelin-starred chef John Fraser to enhance their daily routines and deliver a holistic sense of well-being. Some of the residences also come with a flexible space that can be configured to be a home office, media room or exercise hub. Winthrop Center is located on Devonshire Street in the heart of Boston, steps away from world-class shopping, dining and entertainment destinations and with convenient access to the city’s green spaces, neighbouring towns, and historic and cultural landmarks.
The deal-clincher: Health and wellness is a key feature of this development, so residents can expect to find eco-friendly appliances such as a Wolf induction cooktop and a built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator in their kitchen.
Price: from US$1.575 million via MP Boston
The Millennium Residences at Winthrop Center
The Castle | Dublin, Ireland
At first glance, this single-family home looks like an actual castle thanks to its turreted facade. It was built in 1816 and underwent a restoration project in 2004 and 2005 to bring it up to date with modern conveniences. It still has several period features, such as ornate ceiling coving and roses as well as Gothic windows and window shutters. The Castle also comes with 1,619sqm of land, with landscaped gardens, a barbecue area and water features. The nearby Foxrock Village offers a selection of restaurants and specialist food shops, and golfers will appreciate the proximity of one of Ireland’s most established golf courses, the nine-hole Foxrock Golf Club.
The deal-clincher: Across its 418sqm of interior space, residents will enjoy a large dining room, breakfast room, three large reception rooms, five bedrooms and four full bathrooms.
Price: €2.975 million via Christie’s International Real Estate
