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.
4 East 79th Street | New York, USA
Built in 1899, this townhouse has some top names associated with it. From James E Nichols, a prominent New York City entrepreneur who had asked American architect Charles Pierrepont Henry Gilbert to design the mansion, to Aso O Tavitian, a business leader and philanthropist who owned the property until his death in 2020. While 4 East 79th Street underwent a complete renovation recently, many of Gilbert’s original details are still evident throughout. Residents will enjoy more than 15,000 sq ft of interior living space across six floors, a basement and a rooftop. Every room is expansive, with high ceilings, solid mahogany doors and windows, hand-selected marble panelling and floors, rare English brown oak panelling, parquet de Versailles and herringbone white oak floors, and carved plaster crown mouldings. A passenger lift serves all floors, while a service lift supports all but the top three levels.
Price: US$65 million via Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage
Riverville | Shanghai, China
This high-end, low-density residential development is located at the southern end of Shanghai’s Yangpu riverside district. Comprising 90 garden villas with areas that range from 160sqm to 410sqm, this exclusive collection of luxury homes marks a departure from the city’s traditional lane-house architecture. Courtyard walls rising up to 1.8m high surround each home, with a private garden providing a space to relax in tranquil seclusion. Inside, residents will enjoy airy, open living areas thanks to the 3.6m-tall ceilings. The living room offers 270-degree panoramic views to make full use of natural light and for residents to enjoy their lushly landscaped garden. Each villa also comes with a basement that homeowners can customise to become a home theatre, wine cellar or additional living area. Riverville is part of Shui On Land’s acclaimed Lakeville brand of residential projects.
Price: from 30.7 million yuan via Shui On Land
Aman Nai Lert | Bangkok, Thailand
These 39 residences are situated on floors 11 to 36 of a Jean-Michel Gathy-designed tower, allowing residents to enjoy the signature Aman lifestyle high above the Thai capital. The development is located in Nai Lert Park, a 3.2-hectare green haven on Wireless Road. Residence options range from one-bedroom apartments with a floor area of up to 127sqm to four-bedroom penthouses measuring 2,200sqm. All residences offer breathtaking views of the park and city, and most come with a private terrace and 3.2m-high ceilings. Each residence has a dedicated private chef and housekeeper as well as a maintenance and security team. Residents and their guests will have access to exclusive facilities including a private dining room and lounge serviced by private chefs, a garden lounge with a library and business centre opening directly onto Nai Lert Park, and a private infinity pool on the 30th floor. The development includes a 52-suite Aman hotel and residents will enjoy preferential access to all hotel facilities and services, including personal catering, babysitting and concierge assistance.
Price: upon request via Aman Residences
