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.
Little Norman’s Cay | Exumas, Bahamas
There is a main house with a centre courtyard, five bedrooms, living spaces, and a kitchen. Two guest houses are on either side of this building, one with an area of 840 sq ft and the other with 700 sq ft. A private marina allows centre console boats to be berthed here. This is also the location of a 1,200 sq ft manager’s house, cottages, a 1,800 sq ft cafeteria/kitchen/game room, a 3,400 sq ft warehouse, and a 950 sq ft boathouse. The island is powered by solar with a diesel generator as a back-up.
Price: upon request via HGChristie, the exclusive Bahamas affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate
Glengorm | Isle of Mull, Scotland
Glengorm Castle is a Category B-listed Scottish baronial residence built in 1860
for James Forsyth of Dunach by eminent Edinburgh architects John Dick Peddie and Charles Kinnear. Accommodation spans several floors, turrets, and self-contained apartments, allowing the castle to serve as both a private family home and an exquisite setting for hosting guests. Sustainable warmth is provided by a modern biomass central heating system installed in 2014. Beyond its architectural grandeur, Glengorm carries a well-established pedigree livestock enterprise at its core, alongside a portfolio of 17 residential properties split between long-term rentals and holiday lets. Despite its sense of remoteness, Glengorm remains accessible. Tobermory lies just eight kilometres away, offering marina facilities, restaurants, boutique shopping, schooling, and essential services. Regular ferry connections link Mull to Oban and mainland Scotland, providing convenient onward rail links to international airports. Helicopters can land directly on the estate lawn, while a nearby airstrip at Salen accommodates light aircraft.
Price: over £9 million via Savills
Amancaya | Exumas, Bahamas
Aman’s first destination in the Bahamas is being shaped by Jacobsen Studio (architecture), Yabu Pushelberg (interiors), and Raymond Jungles, Inc (landscape). Amancaya, a Taíno word meaning ‘peaceful island’ that echoes the group’s Sanskrit- derived name translating to ‘peace’, comprises a 36-pavilion hotel and a limited collection of Aman Residences. Each three- to five-bedroom residence will have its own swimming pool and expansive indoor-outdoor living spaces. Residents will have access to the hotel’s facilities, which will include a dedicated marina, a beach club, an Aman spa and fitness centre, and a range of dining venues.
Price: upon request via Aman
