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Spectacular contemporary house with mountain views (Switzerland), CHF13,500,000

In alps, Contemporary, Europe, luxury, mountains, Nature

This Swiss villa’s setting and views are simply superb

Escape the frenetic rush of city life with this spectacular 6-bed house perched high above Savièse (St-Germain), with eye-popping views of the nearby mountains to soothe and inspire.

The villa is arranged around patios and a pool for indoor-outdoor living

The setting and the landscape is matched by an interior that is high-end and stylish, with living accommodation spread across three floors and 660 sq m of internal space. The heart of the house is the vast open-plan area on the middle floor that has been divided up with design features to create multiple spaces for the occupants and guests.

Spacious and stylish open-plan living space occupies the second floor

The fireplace is a stunning addition, making the house feel cosy and welcoming when the weather bites outside, and the dining area currently sits in a superb spot, with patio doors allowing meals to expel out onto the terrace.

Meals can easily flow outside with multiple patio doors onto the terrace

There is also an open-plan kitchen, finished to an impeccable standard with all the expected fittings. This is well served in terms of informal eating areas for when guests gather around the chef (as they always seem to do!).

A sleek modern kitchen looks impressive but functions well for the home-chef too

There is yet more space in this open-plan area, with current owners having placed a billiards table in a prime spot to provide yet further options for entertainment.

The space is flexible, allowing new owners to create the living areas that suit their lifestyle

The first floor is the exclusive area for the master of the house: there is an impressive bedroom suite complete with a private terrace, bathroom and large dressing room.

The master suite occupies an entire floor, boasting a private terrace

Four more bedrooms, all boasting the same incredible views, are gathered on the upper ground floor, the majority of which have their own bathroom or luxurious en-suite. As you’d expect from a house of this quality, the bathrooms are divine..

Luxurious bathrooms provide all the space, options and views for a heavenly washing experience

Also to be found on this floor, remarkably, is something of a wellbeing suite that will be irresistible to those within the house, whatever the weather.

The wellbeing suite has an indoor pool, sauna and Hammam for the colder days

Yes, I am referring to a sauna, a Hamman and an indoor pool (plus a guest toilet). It’s a luxurious resort experience in a home.

Enjoy the garden views from your own sauna

Dropping down to the lower ground floor, this house keeps giving in terms of accommodation space. There is an office/bedroom with a shower, a guest toilet, a carnotzet with a fireplace and kitchenette. This is a very usable space and could be used to create a separate accommodation (perhaps for older relatives) or extensive work area.

This separate living space complete with bedrooms could suit visiting families

This is also an area for indulgence, with an air-conditioned wine cave to keep your dinner well lubricated, and a games room complete with another billiards table.

An air-conditioned wine cave to store all the Swiss wines you will have to buy

To balance out the indulgence, this floor also has a fitness room; you can work off all the wine and cheese perhaps?

A fitness suite completes the varied options for wellness at this super villa

There is ample space for garage and outdoor parking within this property’s land (secured behind electric gates and CCTV) and an incredible, heated infinity pool to maximise the views of the Rhône valley and the Valais Alps.

The views from the heated infinity pool are inspiring

Non-swimmers can still enjoy the views with well-placed, shaded seating areas across the terraces. These are superb spots for al-fresco meals when the weather allows.

Patio areas and terraces surrounding the pool

The landscaped garden contains a small chalet that will be a pleasure for children to discover and for adults craving peace to hide away from a busy household.

A hidden chalet within the landscaped gardens will be a treat for the youngsters

The property lies within the commune of Savièse and overlooks Sion, the capital of the Valais, which is known for it’s cathedral and two castles. It is also within easy hopping distance of the ski resorts, and Sion itself combines an historic old town with newer amenities (such as the country’s largest bus station). Good to know: this is located within one of the most important wine-growing regions. Keep that cellar topped up..

As its situated close to ski resorts, this villa could be your classier alternative to a chalet

Sion has an airport, which has regular international flights. There is a larger airport at Geneva, around 100km away.

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Marketed by Knight Frank, Switzerland

6 bedroom house for sale in Valais, Sion, Switzerland (rightmove.co.uk)

Beachfront Bahaman luxury villa, USD $22,500,000

In Caribbean, Contemporary, estate, island, luxury, Nature, seaview

Live your island dream with a villa on Pink Sands Beach

Realise your Bahaman dreams with this beachfront villa on Harbour Island. This island, once the capital of the country, remains a glorious, charming and beautiful place to visit and enjoy. A nine-bed mansion across around 1,000 sq. m complete with pool, gym, cinema and your own piece of white-sand beach is the ideal place to lay your head as you make the most of all this island has to offer.

It’s not such a bad view from the pool…

Built in 2016, La Palmeraie Villa sits on the world-famous Pink Sands Beach and has been built to celebrate the natural splendour of the location and echo the calming vibe of island life with minimalist, stylish interiors.

The main living space is open plan and designed to be shared

The heart of the internal space is the large, open-plan living-dining-kitchen area that dominates the ground floor. There are multiple sitting areas and positions for dining tables, as well as wall-length bi-fold doors that can be opened completely to allow the occupants to flow seamlessly out onto the patio around the pool.

Opening the bi-fold doors allows the activity to flow out to the terrace and pool

And you will want to be outside more than in because those views are impossible to resist. The outdoor space around the villa has designed with consideration, providing areas for sitting and eating, both covered and basking in sun. An impressive outdoor dining area comes complete with an outdoor kitchen for creating mighty meals beside the sea.

Outdoor dining for a large group is made easy with a comprehensive outdoor kitchen

The pool is of the heated variety and accompanied by a 10-person Jacuzzi – that means water-based relaxation no matter what the weather is throwing at you. In addition to the outdoor shower and sun deck, there is also a private spa and steam room to complete the experience.

The air-conditioned home gym is spacious and well-equipped

Those with energy to burn will enjoy the air-conditioned home gym suite, while a more cosy way to spend an afternoon would be in the private home cinema which comes equipped with those huge armchairs you will melt into…

Plush seats and a large screen make the home cinema a real asset

There are nine bedrooms across the property, all of which have access to the balcony and a seating area for enjoying yet more eyefuls of the sparkling sea and blue skies.

All nine bedrooms have balconies and en-suite bathrooms

The bedrooms are spacious and exceedingly chic, and all have their own en-suite bathrooms that provide modern facilities with beautiful fittings; expect a luxurious hotel-level comfort each time you wash.

A tub with a view is the must-have feature – and this view is a beauty

The villa also has a self-contained two-bed apartment, complete with a living and dining area alongside a kitchen. This is ideal for multi-generational householders who prefer their own space but enjoy gathering to share the pool or evening meals.

A separate apartment suite complete with kitchen is ideal for visitors or older generations

Not only is the view to die for, the occupants of the villa can enjoy private access to a strip of beach where loungers and umbrellas provide the beach furniture for long lazy days. There is also a beach-hut for laying on your own refreshments.

Steps lead down to a beach hut beside your private strip of beach

The location couldn’t be bettered: Harbour Island is renowned as one of the most beautiful islands in the region and can only be accessed by boat, ferry, or chartered seaplane. This seclusion – and its small size at just 3.5 miles by 1.5 miles – gives those who come a sense of wonder and shared secrecy. It’s understandably become a popular spot for music and movie stars. The charming architecture, history, variety of eateries combines with the childish thrill of traversing the island by golf cart to make this a special place to call home, however briefly.

The island is car-free so expect to be driving a golf buggy when you finally leave your beach

If you don’t want to sail your yacht directly to the island, access is by flying to North Eleuthera Airport, before taking a taxi to the boat for a five-minute trip across the waves. Alternatively you could arrive by chartered seaplane from Florida or Nassau.

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Marketed by CORCORAN CA CHRISTIE BAHAMAS, Nassau

9 bedroom villa for sale in Eleuthera, The Bahamas (rightmove.co.uk)

11-acre luxury eco country house in W.Sussex (UK), £3,975,000

On 24 April 2024

In award winning, Contemporary, estate, Europe, Horses, Large grounds, luxury, Nature, UK

An eco-friendly house can still be luxurious, with a swimming pool…

If you need your luxury but still worry at the cost the planet must pay for your comfort, Oaklands is the property you should start considering. This exceptional, sustainable ‘eco’ country house was built in 2022 to the seller’s bespoke design and combines comfort, style and sustainability. It’s also stunning to behold and live in, sitting on 11 acres of glorious English countryside.

The house was built in 2022 to the current owner’s high specification

The main house is subtle in its style, but will still prompt a ‘wow’ upon arrival. Step into the large, sleek reception hall that sets the open-plan flow of the ground floor off, gliding you onwards towards the multiple reception areas.

An impressive reception hall has the welcoming addition of a log burner

The hub of the house is the vast family room-dining room-kitchen combo, the whole area almost glowing as light surges in from multi-aspect windows to brighten this multi-purpose space.

Open-plan living and plentiful windows are used to create a comfortable family home

The kitchen is finished to an exceptional level (Porcelanosa cabinets, island and worktops are complemented by Miele appliances) and is well served with a utility room and wine cellar for keeping the washing and sloshing equipment tucked away in privacy.

The decor is stylish and carefully considered, such as this warming yet impressive dining room with patio doors onto a terrace

Formal meals will be taken in the dining room, which has patio doors to provide access outside to the terrace for warmer days and an eye-catching style within that would make it cosy on the cooler days.

Multiple reception rooms can be turned to different purposes for a new owner

A family room and a study, plus a boot room, complete the ample accommodation available to the occupants of the five bedrooms on the higher floors.

Spacious, comfortable bedrooms with spectacular views and modern amenities; glorious!

All five of the large bedrooms have spectacular views over the surrounding countryside, and two have balcony areas from which to relish it. Although all of the rooms come with en-suites for ease, comfort and convenience, you’ll spot the master by its larger size and eye-catching tub.

The tub-with-a-view is the show piece in the luxuriously-finished en-suites

The style and finish is just as exquisite and comfortable in the additional, completely standalone annex that comes with this property. There are two bedrooms, served by a comfortable living space and a kitchen, with a family bathroom on the higher floor to create a super additional living space for guests.

A standalone annex would be ideal for guests, relatives or visitors

If this annex becomes guest accommodation, they’ll enjoy the proximity to the beautiful swimming pool that sit just outside. The annex building itself also has a pool/wet room complete with changing facilities for swimmers.

The swimming pool is surrounded by sitting and dining terraces for maximising the splendor of the natural surroundings

The annex also has the property’s garage, with space for three cars and an EV charge point – you can’t live in an eco house and not have an EV! The house is powered by solar, courtesy of Solar PV panels, and equipped with air source heat pumps, with underfloor heating and wood-burning stoves across the ground floor of the main house.

The garage has space for three cars and is equipped with EV charging points

Even the pool is heated by solar gathered from the covering of the pool and sits within considerately-landscaped gardens and a paddock. There is a bee hive and a wood store to support your self-sufficient new life at Oaklands, and ample space on the land (10 acres in total) for equestrian facilities, a tennis court or lake if necessary permissions are sought.

The 10 acres has scope for equistrian facilities or a tennis court if desired

Oaklands sits in some of England’s finest landscape, close to the West Sussex village of Wineham. Cowfold, 2.5 miles way, is slightly larger with amenities and some restaurants, while more comprehensive shopping is available 6 miles away in Henfield.

This solar-powered beauty is both clever and comfortable, in an idyllic setting.

The nearest mainline station is at Haywards Heath (7.5 miles away) from where trains to London take around 40 minutes. London Gatwick Airport is 18 miles away and the house is within easy reach of the A24 and A/M23 motorways.

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Marketed by Savills, Haywards Heath

5 bedroom detached house for sale in Kent Street, Cowfold, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 (rightmove.co.uk)

6-bed family home in Oxford (UK), £3,500,000

On 10 April 2024

In city living, Contemporary, Europe, luxury, UK

This family home is within easy reach of the city centre

Just two miles outside the historic and culturally-rich city of Oxford, this 6-bed family home on Woodstock Road is as attractive inside as out, with the ideal set-up for a busy family who enjoy entertaining as well as their own space.

The double-height, light-filled kitchen-diner opens out onto the terrace and garden

The impressive centrepiece of the house is the double-height, light-filled, open plan kitchen/dining/family room, which has bifold doors to allow for direct access to the terrace.

The modern, intelligently-designed kitchen will help occupants cater to the dinner parties with ease

It’s a superb space for all the family to gather, and the modern kitchen has all the necessary appliances built-in for convenience. When a little peace is preferred, there are two smaller reception rooms that can serve as cosy sitting rooms or more intimate dining spaces, as required.

More intimate spaces can serve as less formal living or dining rooms

When entertaining, this house will deliver all that your guests could hope for just down the stairs in the basement. We’re talking about a fully equipped cinema room with reclining seats and a popcorn machine. Nestled alongside it is a bespoke wine cellar for keeping the tipples safe until required.

The home cinema comes complete with reclining seats and a popcorn machine

The wine cellar will likely be serving the fun and well-designed party barn outside in the garden. Guests can prop up at the bar, slump on a sofa or boogie away in the spacious wooden-floored barn. This is a lovely asset for a family home.

This party barn is an intimate and well-equipped spot for a knees-up

The grounds also contain an elegant, heated swimming pool sitting alongside a pool house and a seating area, which will surely become the party venue in the summer months.

A heated swimming pool with its own changing facilities sits within the grounds

There is also a hot tub, which may be a more tempting venue in the winter, and the spacious terraces provide area for table and chairs, a BBQ and even a table tennis table (as the current owners have).

Seating areas can be arranged on the spacious patio

When energy is depleted, there are six bedrooms spread over two floors in the main house. The most impressive bedroom is the master, which comes complete with a dressing area tucked up in the mezzanine. This room also enjoy direct access to a private balcony.

The master bedroom has a dressing room in the mezzanine and a private balcony

There is also a full sized en-suite bathroom that, like the other bathrooms across the property, is beautifully-designed, chic in style and fitted with top end showers and sumptuous tubs.

All bathrooms across the property are elegantly finished – expect three en-suites and a family bathroom

There are five more bedrooms, two of which are en-suite while the remainder share a sizeable family bathroom. A further room is currently being used as a snug but could be turned back into the sixth bedroom if additional space was needed.

There is potential for a sixth bedroom if required?

Less glamorous-sounding but crucial to this property is the plant room. Up on the second floor, this room contains controls for all the smart features of the house. And it’s a smart house! You will find solar panels, Lutron lights inside and out, and a Control4 4 Sight platform that controls the entire house and the alarm and CCTV systems.

The front driveway has ample space for cars and is secured by gates

The location of this home couldn’t be better for a family. Situated on the Woodstock Road, it is just 2 miles from the city centre and train station where there are regular, fast connections to London (Paddington or Marylebone in under an hour). There are many fantastic private schools in Oxford, while the nearby neighbourhood of Summertown is packed with boutique shops, restaurants and cafes. London Heathrow Airport is around 50 miles away, with a travel time of an hour by car. There are also easy connections to the motorway system on M40.

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Marketed by John D Wood & Co. Sales, Oxford

6 bedroom detached house for sale in Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 (rightmove.co.uk)

5-bed Milan penthouse (Italy),€4,600,000

On 3 April 2024

In city living, Contemporary, Europe, High rise, Italy, luxury

Views over Milan are just one of the selling points of this luxurious penthouse apartment

For a suitably-luxurious and fashionable penthouse apartment in Italy’s capital of style – Milan – this two-floor, five-bed dwelling is ideal. Situated within the San Siro district, a culturally rich and green neighbourhood, there is approx. 600 m2 of accommodation on the top two floors of the prestigious Residenza Auriga that you may like to call home.

A large open-plan living and entertaining area dominates the space on the lower level

The impressive building has a lift (phew) and a 24-hour concierge service, and the penthouse on sale has been renovated and upgraded to deliver modern elegance in the heart of a stylish city.

Exquisitely designed and finished to a high standard, the apartment is the comfortable ‘pad’ you need in this stylish city

The lower floor of the property is where the main living areas can be found, all of which glow in the natural light from ample windows and patio doors. The living room is vast and suitable for a full household; there is enough space for a lounging area as well as a grand piano and billiard table, not to mention a bar area for when Friday night demands some livelier entertainment.

The neat kitchen has views straight onto the terrace and over Milan

On this level you can also find a spacious kitchen with room for dining. This will likely become the choice for less formal eating occasions as there is a more spectacular space up those glorious ‘floating’ stairs that lead to the upper floor..

A spacious dining room opens out to the terrace and pool to create a sublime entertaining space

The top floor of the penthouse has a large dining space – it can fit a table of 12 – that opens completely onto the sun terrace. Outside there is a long, delicious swimming pool that will demand a dip when the Italian weather is too intense.

Cool off in Italian summers in the great-sized pool

There is a bathroom on this upper level, not to mention stupendous views over the Milan city skyline and a space for al fresco drinking and lounging. When it’s time to slumber, there is a bedroom on this top floor although the main bulk of sleeping rooms are back on the lower floor.

Five bedrooms are tucked away across the two levels; they’re all large and opulent

All five bedrooms within the property are large and immaculate, with sizeable windows that add an extra sense of space and light despite being within an apartment. The bedrooms all boast their own en-suite, and all have been finished in fine marble for another dash of elegance in this superbly stylish pad.

Elegant marble finishes make all six bathrooms feel luxurious

The location is incredibly convenient for easy access to the city centre, yet without feeling stifled by it. The San Siro district is know for its eponymous stadium (home of AC Milan) and is located 5km north-west of the city centre. This distance is quickly covered on the city’s train lines (there is a local metro station) and flights can be caught just 45km away at Milan Airport.

With quick connections downtown, this apartment offers a serene escape within easy reach of the action

The area has lots of sports facilities and lush green spaces, as well as a lively restaurant and bar scene that saves a trip into Milan center when you’re feeling slow.

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Marketed by Zampetti Immobili di Pregio srl a socio unico, Milano

7 bedroom penthouse for sale in Milano, Milan, Lombardy, Italy (rightmove.co.uk)

Seaview, period-style mansion (Ireland), €4,500,000

On 28 February 2024

In Contemporary, estate, Europe, Historic, Ireland, Large grounds, luxury, Nature, seaview

Sweep down the driveway to the fountain-fronted entrance of Castlefield House

If you’re seeking a pad in Ireland, Castlefield House – one of the finest of the nation’s period-style mansions – would make a stunning family home. The grand house sits on 2 acres close to Delgany Village and boasts sea views beyond the glorious manicured gardens.

The sea can be glimpsed beyond the splendid, landscaped grounds

Don’t expect mere period-style levels of comfort here. This house and its two standalone mews houses have been upgraded to a luxurious contemporary standard, yet retain historical charm for added grandeur.

Electric gates help to keep the estate secure – and provide an impressive first glimpse

Accessed via electric gates and a curving driveway, the main entrance within Castlefield House is a stunning lobby complete with sweeping staircase and glittering chandelier, the whole space bright and washed with light for a welcoming start. The fireplace provides an opportunity for a roaring hearth to greet visitors in during colder months.

The lobby is light-filled, spacious and high-ceilinged, with a spectacular chandelier

The ground floor of the house holds multiple and varied reception rooms to suit a whole range of entertaining preferences. There is a cosy drawing room featuring an Italian cut limestone fireplace and wooden floors, with doors that lead directly onto a garden terrace.

Small and larger living rooms will suit different purposes – this one has access straight onto the terrace outside

The grand dining room will likely get much use for large family gatherings and dinners with friends or colleagues. This is an elegant space ideal for such sessions, with wooden floors and vast fireplaces.

The large dining room has direct access to a commercial kitchen for catering to more serious events

Handily placed beside the dining room is a fully fitted commercial style kitchen with stainless steel work units, but there is also a less formal, country-style kitchen on the other side of the house for family meals and convivial suppers.

The family kitchen is a more homely, sociable space and is fitted with latest appliances

On this side of the house you will also find a smaller, less formal dining room and utility room, with easy access out onto garden terraces for when meals spill out into the summer air. This configuration – a formal and in-formal divide – makes the house ideal for those who have to host professional engagements or entertain as part of their job.

Cosy family suppers could be held in the less formal dining area

That isn’t to say entertaining should be too staid (this is Ireland, after all) and this house provides the option to go a little more wild! There is a fabulous cinema/party room that your guests will love, complete with sleek bar.

A bar and a dance floor, plus a large screen for movie-watching, make the ‘party room’ a real treat!

This space has upholstered sound proofed walls, a tiered seating area, drop down projector and screen as well as automatic blinds and curtains for that perfect film-watching environment. The bar has the requisite drinks fridges and fronts a concealed dance floor – plus with six bedrooms and two additional houses on the estate, you can accommodate all the party animals!

The upstairs lobby area leads off to six capacious bedrooms

After gracefully ascending the spiral staircase to the first floor you will find six bedrooms, the most impressive of which is the master suite. This master comes complete with dressing room, access to a balcony and an opulent bathroom (marble adorned with double sinks, a deep tub with built in TV plus a shower and a steam room!).

The master bedroom’s bathtub is the best in the house! Bathe like an emperor…

The remaining five bedrooms, all generous in size and oozing comfort, have their own bathrooms and four of the five also have walk-in wardrobes. An additional bedroom could be created in the attic, where the space is currently being used as a games area, combined with a gym and a bar – quite a package!

The games area could become an additional bedroom at the top of the house

Outside in the magnificent gardens there are multiple areas for wandering, contemplation and dining. There are also two mews houses separate from the main house that contain plumbing facilities, providing scope for additional accommodation.

Two additional properties on the estate could provide further accommodation

The house sits in a secluded spot in Delgany, where there are plenty of facilities and amenities nearby, although Dublin centre is easily accessible for more choice and buzz. There is a Park and Ride facility (at Greystones Dart Station) just 6 minutes drive away for buses into the city. For travelling further afield, the motorways N11 and the M50 are both within easy reach, while Dublin airport is 50km away and the port is 30km away.

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Marketed by Knight Frank, Ireland

6 bedroom house for sale in Wicklow, Ireland (rightmove.co.uk)

Spectacular 6-bed mansion in London suburb (UK), £12,000,000

On 21 February 2024

In city living, Contemporary, Europe, Large grounds, London, luxury, UK

A stunning home designed with contemporary flair for superb modern living

For suburban comfort on the edge of London, many would love to be able to afford a property of this calibre in Northwood, sitting on one of the area’s most prestigious roads. Could it be your new home on the outskirts of the greatest city in the world?

The sweeping driveway sets the tone of elegance and provides ample space for parking

Approached via a gated entrance and along a sweeping driveway, this magnificent modern property provides over 13,000 sq. ft. of living space over four floors and sits within two-thirds of an acre of gorgeously-landscaped grounds.

The floating staircase is an eye-catching feature of the entrance

The impressive exterior sets the tone for what you find inside, from the grand entrance hall complete with floating staircase through to the expansive open-plan living/kitchen/dining space that occupies a great swathe of the ground floor.

Sleek and modern kitchen sits within a vast open-plan living-dining space

The glass walls of this area bring the greenery outside in to the bright, calming space and there is ample room for both entertaining a group or cosying up with a dinner for two.

Enthusiastic use of glass walls ensure the space is bright and feels alive

This space has doors leading straight out onto the multi-level terraces of the back garden, where more space is available for socialising under summer skies or simply taking morning coffee in the serenity of the grounds.

A study on the ground floor also enjoys access to the grounds and a space washed in light

A smaller, more private study and studio, a pantry and a guest WC also occupy this floor, fulfilling the many and varied needs of guests and householders.

The leisure complex will transport you to hotel-comfort…in your own home!

Float down a floor to find a magnificent leisure ‘complex’, complete with beautiful swimming pool that can be opened into the garden via folding glass walls. There is also a changing room and shower, a sauna and a well-equipped home gym to keep those with energy to burn satiated. For outdoor exertion, the grounds have a tennis court.

The well-equipped gym looks right into the pool area for added inspiration

For those who seek more sybaritic leisure, there is a stylish (and fully equipped) bar alongside a snooker table and a lounge area; perfect for having all your pals over.

Bartender not included…

Your pals will have plenty of space to stay over too, with six impressive bedrooms spread across the top two floors of this mansion. The first floor is where the grand master suite can be found, boasting soothing views of the garden courtesy of glass walls and access to the a large balcony area.

All bedrooms are spacious and elegant in design, with generous use of windows

The suite also has it’s own luxurious bathroom and a spacious, neat dressing room with racks and shelves for keeping all the finery organised and ready for action.

The dressing room, complete with skylight, is a luxurious convenience

Both of the other two bedrooms on the first floor have the same incredible facilities – large bathrooms and impressive dressing areas – to ensure there is privacy and space for the main occupants of the house.

Each bedroom has its own modern and well-designed en-suite bathroom

The final three bedrooms at the top of the house have their own bathrooms too, and also share access to a vast balcony complete with seating area for admiring the views of the gardens.

Shared balcony on the top floor offers stunning views across the surrounding area

And on the topic of those glorious gardens…in addition to the green areas planted with a variety of mature trees and shrubs, there is an outside bar and kitchen area, as well as an outdoor gas fire for hosting perfect parties late on summer nights. There is also a private Japanese water garden and raised viewing platform for more serene, private moments.

The garden and grounds are as thoughtfully designed as the interiors to create the perfect property

This is one of London’s most popular suburbs, with Northwood underground station (Metropolitan Line) ensuring easy access to the city. The M25 motorway can be joined six miles away and there are superb schools within easy drive. Heathrow Airport is around 12 miles away.

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Marketed by Statons, Totteridge

6 bedroom detached house for sale in Linksway, Northwood, HA6 (rightmove.co.uk)

6-bed seaview villa in Islamlar (Turkey), £3,998,500

On 14 February 2024

In Contemporary, estate, island, Large grounds, luxury, Nature, seaview, Turkey

Spacious and beautifully-located villa presents an ideal holiday home in Turkey

This estate, tucked in a village in the foothills of the Taurus mountains, enjoys proximity to Kalkan Bay – and that stunning sea view – as well as a slightly cooler temperature than down on the coast, making this the ideal Turkish luxury paradise.

Six bedrooms fill the main house, while two additional buildings can be turned into additional accommodation

This estate offers 28,000 sq m of living space on 5,000 sq m of land, with a main house providing a luxurious six-bed dwelling and accompanied by two further buildings, both with accommodation.

The interior design of this impressive villa instills calm and peace

The main house has only recently been finished and provides a calming yet opulent sanctuary within these Turkish mountains. An open-plan kitchen and dining area is sure to become the hub of activity, with patio doors ensuring the glorious gardens are easily accessible for al-fresco meals.

The stylish kitchen is finished to a high specification and flows into multiple seating areas, with access out to the terrace

The grand, high-ceiling lounge area is another space that will dazzle guests, with semi-circular windows filling the space with light and inviting the eye out to the impressive, far-reaching land and the sparkling sea beyond.

The combination of an eye-catching, high ceiling and a semi-circular array of windows make this living area a delight to relax within

Bedrooms are just as large and elegant, emphasising the landscape through large, well-placed windows and ensuring each occupant has their own private slice of luxury within the villa.

Bedrooms are vast, providing ample space for seating and dressing areas

When privacy is exhausted, you may find the householders are drawn to the generously-sized swimming pool – complete with retractable windows for year-round dips – for entertainment or exercise.

The covered swimming pool has retractable windows, allowing for swimming year-round

The house is surrounded by terraces ideal for eating and lounging outside when the weather permits. These are ideal spots to soak up the dreamy views of the bay and enjoy the sense of space that such a large plot provides.

The views from the terraces and the grounds are simply spectacular

In addition to the main house, Stone House is a self-contained unit, complete with bedrooms and living spaces. It also has its own private terrace and garden area. Finally, the Homestead Farm house has accommodation options as well as stables. There is ample parking on the estate for the many occupants if the property were to be full (of all your friends!).

Greenhouses are cultivating salads and vegetables, while orchards and vineyards produce the associated goodies year round

The land of the estate is healthy and well-cultivated; there are green houses currently producing tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, beans, lettuce and onions, as well as an orchard with plums, peaches, apricots and olives growing. To complete the Turkish dream package, there is also a vineyard.

This estate could be just the escape you need in this Turkish beauty spot

Despite the winning sense of isolation, the villa is within the historic, vibrant village of Islamlar and just 15 mins drive from Kalkan Bay. For travelling further afield, the property is located 195km from Antalya where there is an international airport.

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Marketed by Mavi Real Estate, Kalkan-Kas

6 bedroom detached villa for sale in Islamlar, Kas, Antalya, Turkey (rightmove.co.uk)

Spectacular 7-bed new build on 23 acres, Cheshire (UK), £4,999,500

On 7 February 2024

In Contemporary, estate, Europe, Large grounds, luxury, Nature, property, UK

This modern masterpiece has an eye-catching exterior and a luxurious interior

This house is a masterpiece of modern design and provides ample, luxurious accommodation within 23 acres of glorious Cheshire countryside. With seven bedrooms across a main house and an annex, not to mention a leisure suite, this spectacular house could be the ideal home you’re looking for in the vicinity of Cheshire and Manchester.

The main house and annex sit on 23 acres of stunning land

The house will impress from the sweeping driveway, which passes the garage topped by an annex. This additional accommodation property has living and kitchen spaces, alongside two beautiful bedrooms, in a completely self-contained unit.

A self-contained annex could be ideal for guests or elderly relatives seeking privacy yet proximity

This separate annex may be ideal if multi-generational families are living together and need their space, or suit a guest who values a little privacy.

The full-height entrance hall makes a statement and sets the tone of this artistic, impressive house

The main house opens into a vast, full-height galleried entrance hall, currently splashed with impressive art for a stunning opener to the property. The staircase is a subtle, sweeping beauty, but before you climb the stairs, explore what the ground floor has to offer..

Large, open-plan living and dining spaces sit alongside a sleek modern kitchen

The large open-plan living space includes a beautiful and well-equipped kitchen complete with breakfast bar (and a wine store – handy) that flows effortlessly out to a dining area and comfortable seating areas.

Patio doors fill the space with light and provide easy access outside to the terraces

There are numerous sliding doors that allow householders to spill out into the lush gardens when weather permits. The glass also invites gushes of natural light to make the large space feel bright and airy no matter the external temperatures.

The cosy study would make home working a pleasure – with views to inspire

This floor also has a cosy wood-paneled study as well as a utility room and linen store, all of which suit the modern lifestyle. A cinema room completes the ground floor comfort options and provides space for all the household to gather for a film evening. This is certainly not the only entertainment option available though..

Glass walls divide the living room from this exquisite pool area

The main living area is divided by glass from an exquisite indoor heated pool with a jacuzzi tucked beside it for the ultimate bathing experience. There is also a gym and a sauna, as well as washing facilities, to create a high-class leisure suite.

A gym and jacuzzi, as well as changing rooms, complete the leisure package

There are five bedrooms in the main house, with the master bedroom suite being as elegant, spacious and well-designed as one would hope in such a modern house.

The master suite is vast, with sensational views across the gardens

The dual-aspect bedroom is large with high ceilings, opening onto a private balcony for superb views over the local landscape. There is a spacious dressing area with room for ample outfits and the mirrors/chairs necessary for deliberating over outfits in comfort.

The dressing room for the master suite is all chic elegance and order

The en-suite bathroom is an artistic masterpiece in its own right and provides all the modern bathing options that are expected in contemporary, luxury homes today, notably the picture-perfect view from the sensational bathtub.

All bathrooms are striking and beautifully designed

Indeed, all the spacious bedrooms have their own luxurious en-suite bathrooms or shower rooms, as well as dressing rooms, so no one need feel left out. The fifth bedroom is something quite special and may be fought over by the teenaged members of the household.

Loft bedroom suite has got ‘teenager’ written all over it

Located in the loft, this bedroom comes with its own sitting area and study area, as well as the bathroom and dressing area. It could be ideal for the teenager who is starting to crave independence within the family home – or has a penchant for playing the drums.

The setting and surrounding landscape provide peace and serenity for those with busy lives

This property is as much about the location and the glorious grounds as the impressive architecture and internal space. Of the 23 acres, the immediate area around the house has a choice of terraces and patios for dining or lounging, surrounded by landscaped gardens. Beyond the gardens is an area of paddock land, which could suit those who want to bring their own horses if stables are built.

Landscaped gardens surround the house, with a paddock suitable for horses

A padel court has been recently added into the grounds. This could be the impetus a new owner needs to learn to play this “innovative form of tennis that’s fun, easy to learn and extremely sociable” (according to the Lawn Tennis Association).

Learn to play padel tennis on your own court!

The house sits in the rolling countryside of Over Alderley, Cheshire. It’s rural, yet Manchester Airport is just 11 miles away and Manchester City Centre is around 19 miles away. The nearest large town is Macclesfield or Wilmslow.

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Marketed by Jackson-Stops, Alderley Edge

7 bedroom detached house for sale in Hocker Lane, Over Alderley, Cheshire, SK10 (rightmove.co.uk)

5-bed Eiffel Tower-view apartment (France), €9,950,000

On 31 January 2024

In Contemporary, Europe, france, french, Historic, luxury

This spacious, elegant duplex is the ideal Parisian pad

If seeking an impressive, centrally-located pad in Paris, there is little to fault in this duplex apartment within a Haussmann building that sits, wonderfully, on the Champ de Mars, enjoying an unparalleled view of the Eiffel Tower.

Occupiers will never tire of the best view in the city

With approximately 294 sq m of internal space, this property covers the second and third floors and has been renovated to a luxurious standard, providing five bedrooms and ample living space, all with spectacular views of Paris’ iconic tower.

Bright open-plan living space is ideal for entertaining

The main living area is large and bright, with a dining area and a living room which flows out onto the terrace in one direction, flowing into a beautifully-equipped and very stylish kitchen in the other. It’s an ideal set-up delivered in artistic style.

With a kitchen this chic and convenient, you may just swap Parisian gastronomy for home cooking…occasionally..

The master bedroom suite has a dressing room and an en-suite bathroom, all of which are spacious and luxurious. This bedroom opens straight onto a private balcony for a hearty glimpse of the Eiffel Tower before or after sleep. On this floor there is another bedroom and bathroom, as well as an office and a laundry room (ah, the sensible things).

Bedrooms have private balconies for secluded spaces to enjoy the spectacular view

Climbing up another floor – this has it’s own access too, if private access is required – leads you to a further two bedrooms and a living room, as well as a bathroom and dressing area. This serves as a private suite and could suit a family (hide the kids upstairs?) or accommodate guests in privacy.

With two bedrooms and a living space on the second floor, a private suite is available

All rooms are exquisite in their proportions and their style, making the whole property feel as elegant as Paris itself and yet providing a sense of comfort and welcome in the anonymous bustle of a capital city.

Bathrooms are as stylish as they are convenient, with seriously impressive tubs

The property is completed with a cellar to store the ample wine collection (it’s France, you’ll need it), and the building itself is served by a caretaker and – despite the age of the building – an elevator.

Such contemporary luxury within an historic part of the capital is a winning combination

There are three airports serving Paris, the closest just 8.6 miles away (Orly) while Charles de Gaulle Airport is 16 miles away. The building is a short walk from the nearest Metro station and from one of the many main stations (Paris has six), from where there are train connections to other major French cities and across Europe.

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5 bedroom property for sale in Paris-Isle of France, Paris, Paris (rightmove.co.uk)

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