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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)

Luxury 10-bed Mykonos marvel (Greece), €12,000,000

On 20 March 2024

In Europe, Greece, island, luxury, Nature, seaview

This stunning Greek villa echoes the traditional architecture of Mykonos

On the beautiful island of Mykonos, just ten minutes from the main town but soaking in solitude, is a glorious and luxurious 10-bed villa. Expect a stunning exterior with 1,000 sq m of living space, sitting on 13,000 sq m of land with the best view on the popular island.

Enjoys views over the sea from the swimming pool

Styled in the traditional white stone, albeit with contemporary flourishes, this villa is set over three floors beside a separate guest house closer to the pool. The hub of the household will be the ground floor, where a stylish kitchen is on show (and the workaday kitchen is more tucked away!) to provide the assembling station for your dinner parties (inside or out).

Stunning terraces are ideal for al-fresco entertaining

In addition to the dining area that seats eight, there is a larger external dining terrace that can be accessed from this floor. The area includes a spacious, bright sitting room with direct access to the pool area and uninterrupted views of the deep blue ocean beyond.

Bright and spacious rooms invite the luminous Greek sunshine inside

There is no shortage of beds for the many visitors that are sure to follow you: there are ten bedrooms, including staff rooms as required. The owner will get to enjoy the impressive master suite, which has access to a private balcony for personal moments of peace.

Ten bedrooms are spread across the property to provide ample accommodation for householders and guests

All bedrooms are accompanied by stylish, sleek bathrooms with a variety of bathing options to suit any householder. For those guests who would prefer their own autonomy while staying over, there is a guest house above the pool complete with bedrooms and a private kitchen-living-dining area.

Classic, neat yet luxurious design is visible throughout the villa

Your outdoor space is as beautifully designed and executed as the interiors, with various shaded and open terraces and a spectacular swimming pool (the salt water variety) with loungers. There is also access to a small private beach if you need to turn the view into a plunge.

The villa has access to a private beach for when you need to get your toes in the sea

Mykonos town – or Chora – is just ten minutes drive away and as pretty as a picture, with its car-free centre and charming knot of boutiques, cafes and restaurants. There is an international airport on the island (approx. 10 minutes drive from the villa) while ferries connect Mykonos with mainland Greece (Athens) as well as many of the other neighbouring islands.

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Marketed by ENGEL & VÖLKERS GREECE, Athens

10 bedroom villa for sale in Cyclades islands, Mykonos, Aleomandra, Greece (rightmove.co.uk)

Luxury 6-bed seaview Cascais home (Portugal), €15,000,000

On 6 March 2024

In city living, estate, Europe, Historic, Large grounds, luxury, Nature, Portugal, seaview

This elegant villa lies within one of the most popular coastal towns outside Lisbon

This magnificent 6-bedroom house provides incredible sea views and luxurious interiors in glorious Quinta da Marinha, one of the most sought-after areas of the beautiful coastal town of Cascais (40 mins from central Lisbon).

Sea views and serenity, yet just 40 mins from central Lisbon

Sitting on a gorgeously-landscaped plot of 2,375 sq. m, this villa provides 655 sq m of living space spread over three levels, all impeccable in style and elegance. The vibe in this property is luxurious contemporary with historical flourishes (marble is used exuberantly throughout), creating a unique, wonderful home.

The entrance hall sets the tone for this luxurious, classical property

The grand entrance hall is quite spectacular, with staircases sweeping up to the higher floors. Continue through this area, across the beautiful marble floors, to find the multiple reception and entertaining spaces on the main floor. One of the highlights is the regal living room, where connecting doors provide access to a formal dining space. Both of these rooms have multi-aspect windows and doors that lead straight out to the exterior terraces.

A formal sitting area and adjoining formal dining area could become key to your entertaining

While formal meals will likely be taken in the impressive dining room, dining out of doors will be hard to resist on the days of good weather. The balconies, terraces and patios are all carefully designed and positioned to catch the sun (or not) at different times of the day.

Eating al-fresco is eased by covered areas with cooking facilities

Back inside and staying on the ground floor, there is a spacious, elegant kitchen that is fitted with all the modern conveniences. Beside this sits a separate utility room and a wine cellar, while the kitchen opens into a breakfast area that will be ideal for less formal meals.

Indoor cooking in this stylish modern kitchen will be a joy

There is no shortage of space for householders to have separate gatherings or enjoy some peace: there’s an additional cosy sitting room and an exquisite internal courtyard, the latter of which could be ideal for some pots and light gardening.

A peaceful internal courtyard provides a serene space

Another peaceful space, albeit one likely to be used for toil, is the grandly impressive study where home working could be completed while admiring the glorious grounds from dual aspect windows. The wooden floors and paneling makes this a classic, comfortable space.

Wooden floors and opulent furnishings make this study stupendous

This main floor also has three of the bedrooms alongside a shared bathroom, which could be ideal for guests. There is also a studio apartment where yet more space for living/dining/sleeping is available – this could be useful for guests or as a staff apartment.

A choice of receptions and accommodation areas on the ground floor make hosting straughtforward

The most impressive bedrooms are to be found on the higher floor, where three suites make choosing a ‘master’ something of a challenge.

Grand and impressive bedroom suites has dressing rooms, bathrooms and access to the balcony

The bedrooms are vast and sumptuous, with direct access to the terrace that surrounds the property. The bathrooms are just as splendid, with generous use of marble that lend a classical air to the latest modern conveniences.

The bathrooms are all fitted and finished to a high standard

The suites also have their own dressing areas for the additional luxury expected in a house of this nature. It could, let’s be honest, demand more shopping is undertaken to ensure all the immaculate shelves and cupboards are filled with beautiful things..

Dressing rooms don’t get much better than this!

The views from all these bedrooms are of the lush grounds and the sparkling ocean beyond. A winning feature of the grounds is the swimming pool; its likely that the sun loungers surrounding it will get frequent use from summer visitors.

The swimming pool is a real draw, perhaps after a session in your gym?

There is also a gym and a sauna to round off a super package for the active occupants, although taking a stroll around the exquisitely landscaped grounds could prove just as tempting when exercise is needed.

The garden has been sensitively landscaped to create a beautiful, peaceful place to ponder

The house sits within a development in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, right on the sea front. There is a cycle path from the development that links Cascais to Guincho Beach, and the development itself contains golf courses, a health club with a spa and a pool, as well as tennis courts and riding facilities.

If you can tear yourself away from the house, the development has more leisure options including golf courses and another pool

Cascais is just a few minutes away. This traditional, charming fishing town is one of the most popular holiday spots near Lisbon and has a historic centre packed with restaurants and bars. There are also trains into Lisbon and on to Sintra from Cascais, while Humberto Delgado Airport is 34 km away.

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Marketed by Knight Frank, Portugal

6 bedroom house for sale in Lisbon, Cascais, Portugal (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)

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)

Restored 18th-Century Finches Farm, Lancashire (UK), £3,500,000

On 10 January 2024

In award winning, Contemporary, Europe, luxury, UK

This beautifully-restored farm offers the English rural dream

For the combination of glorious rural English countryside, complete seclusion, historic charm and contemporary luxury, there is little to beat the beautifully-restored 18th century Finches Farm in Lancashire.

The original buildings can be dated to the 18th century but updated extensively inside

With many original features retained and celebrated, the main farmhouse has been given an upgrade to modern-day convenience and style, as stunning inside as the vast Lancashire countryside that surrounds this estate.

Paved driveway and landscaped lawns make for a tidier exterior than would have been usual in 1709

The farmhouse itself can trace its roots back to 1709 and sits within almost 4-acres of landscaped lawns and ornamental gardens. The views suggest complete isolation, but the reality is two local villages (Mawdesley and Croston) within a five minute drive for a community and the needed amenities.

Multiple buildings sit on 4 acres of land

The main living space on the ground floor is vast and provides the perfect blend of communal areas for entertaining or gathering, and some cosier snugs for privacy and seclusion.

The main entrance hall is vast, with wooden beams and a stone floor

You step into a large entrance area from where the various rooms can be accessed. This space is bathed in light from the multiple windows and, courtesy of reflective stone floors and white furnishings, is bright and welcoming.

Open plan kitchen-diner with a breakfast bar and a natural flow through to the living room

The kitchen – complete with an Aga as well as a more standard oven – sits within a wonderfully generous open-plan living area with a breakfast bar, a dining area and a seating area, all with dreamy views across the lawns.

Interiors are neat, minimal and clean for a calming environment to dine

For more formal, special occasions, there is a separate dining area, where one of the original wooden beams and restored wooden floor will provide a chance to tell your guests all about your spectacular, special home’s history.

Elegant wooden floors and multi-aspect windows give the dining area real charm

For the evenings when being presentable is not required and the idea of kicking back with a movie or a book appeals, there is also a separate living room that boasts more restored beams amid the modern comforts. There are patio doors for accessing the gardens and plenty of natural light to make the space feel airy and bright in the daytime.

Modern can still be cosy, as this living room showcases

Take a trip upstairs to find the four spacious bedrooms. Three of these have en-suite bathrooms and one is, frankly, a spectacle of master bedroom indulgence. You will need to move quick to reserve this one in a jostling family.

Mammoth master suite consists of high ceilings and a dressing area in addition to the en-suite bathroom

The large room has tall ceilings and sparkles in white furnishings to create an aura of elegance and comfort, with the sleeping area opening into a charming dressing area.

The dressing area flows easily into the bathroom for ease of preparations

The master en-suite is the only bathroom to boast a standalone brass-effect tub that sits proudly beside a window for bathing with the stupendous view over your gardens and wider Lancashire landscape.

All bedrooms are large and comfortable, with two en-suites and a family bathrooms

While the master might be quite extraordinary, the remaining three bedrooms are just as spacious and comfortable. Two of these ‘others’ have their own en-suite and there is a family bathroom to serve the final bedroom, with a panoply of rain showers and bath tubs to choose from in the sleek wash rooms.

You will certainly be cleaner than the 18th century occupants!

The outside areas have been lovingly restored and provide wonderful green spaces for enjoying the landscape and the natural restorative calm of the countryside. A terrace area directly outside the kitchen is a superb spot for those al-fresco meals in the warm days of summer

Patios and terraces are set immediately around the house for al-fresco opportunities

The grounds also house a full sized, flood lit tennis court to keep the active householders happy, while a home gym has been installed in the loft area above the garage. A useful space, the loft area could be turned to other purposes, such as an office or studio.

The tennis court is flood-lit so late summer sessions are a possibility

The ornamental garden is fabulous for ‘taking a turn in’ during lazy afternoons and will allow all the cares of the world to slip away. There is ample space and opportunity for keen gardeners on the grounds, and the south-facing lawns catch the sunshine.

Ornamental gardens are accompanied by sleek lawns, with space for gardeners to have their own patch

For getting in and out, the nearest motorway is the M6 and Chorley train station (8 miles) provides regular connections into Manchester Piccadilly station (journey time 50 mins approx.), Bolton and Preston. The closest airport is Manchester, approx. 40 miles away.

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Marketed by Jackson-Stops, Alderley Edge

4 bedroom detached house for sale in Syd Brook Lane, Mawdesley, West Lancashire, L40 (rightmove.co.uk)

Exceptional waterfront home, Poole Habour (UK), £7,750,000

On 27 December 2023

In Contemporary, Europe, Large grounds, luxury, Nature, seaview, UK

Secure, gated entrance leads the way into the grounds of this exceptional property

Now’s the time to snap up a seriously sizzling piece of real estate on the coast of England: a beautiful modern home perched on the hugely popular Evening Hill, an exclusive coastal area between Poole and Bournemouth. This spot is known for its natural beauty and micro climate (think mild winters and more sunshine than most of the UK!). The house, while exceptional within, is just 160m from Poole Harbour to deliver exceptional sea views.

A view from above – how’s that for proximity to the ocean?

The house was designed and built for the current owners but it’s sure to impress all with it’s spacious, bright and calming interior spaces. The ground floor is dominated by a stylish open-plan living and dining space with a sophisticated and well-designed kitchen.

Calming colours and lines echo the calming horizon in the open-plan living space

The kitchen has a sociable breakfast bar that opens onto the dining area, with the whole space seeming to flow seamlessly onto the terrace that stretches the length of property, allowing events to spill out into the glorious grounds.

Neat, sophisticated kitchen complete with breakfast bar

Back inside, the kitchen gains from an additional utility room that hides away all the large appliances. This can be entered via the backdoor, which makes it a useful place for staggering in with the shopping supplies and depositing muddy boots.

A large utility room is a convenient yet stylish storage space

In addition to this charming communal space there are two further receptions rooms that can be earmarked as cosy snugs or a games room for the younger members of the family.

Smaller, cosier reception rooms on the ground floor ensure there’s space and privacy for the whole household

Indeed, there is no shortage of space across this property for various uses: there is a large room above the double garage available to adapt to the new owners’ whim. It’s currently in use as a games room, but could also be a study or a studio.

The large room above the garage is beautifully decorated and could serve many uses – a studio? Gym?

There are five bedrooms across the property, one of which is on the ground floor and provides a guest suite complete with bathroom and dressing area. Climb the stairs to find three further en-suite bedrooms, one of which is the impressive master bedroom.

Spacious bedrooms come with en-suite bathrooms and glorious sea views

The room bathes in light and boasts beautiful views towards the water, as you’d hope. The added thrill for the master occupant will be the spacious dressing area that neatly tucks away all the clothes and clutter.

A dressing area will help keep your clothing clutter neat and tidy

The bathrooms – four bedrooms are en-suite while a family bathroom serves the final bedroom – are all understated but elegant, providing all the latest fixtures for washing in style, notably bathtubs and showers to cover all bathing urges.

With four bedrooms having their own bathrooms, there is no shortage of space for washing however full the house

If you climb up a final floor, the house has another spacious room (the fifth bedroom) currently in use as a study. This is, once again, a versatile space that can be turned to whatever purpose the new owner wishes. There is a small home gym in the property, but it could be relocated to this bigger space?

The current gym is compact and could be re-located to a larger room if needed

And the options for the active abound outside, where a large and beautiful pool sits in a pool ‘room’ which can open up completely to flow onto the terrace in the warmer months. The pool room can also be closed off, keeping out the inclement weather later in the year to allow swimmers to continue their immersions in comfort.

Long, sumptuous swimming pool is heated and covered, yet opens into the garden and terrace

Alongside the pool is a sauna, which completes the work-out bundle of gym-sauna-swim and could prove welcoming after a session of watersports at nearby Poole Harbour.

The addition of a sauna is a real ‘win’ for new potential owners

The spacious terrace at the back of the house is designed to provide all the options needed for entertaining al-fresco. There are spaces for tables and chairs, different spots to enjoy depending on the time of day, and even an outdoor cooking area complete with pizza oven and a bar. Your parties are going to get seriously good..

The back garden has various terraces, seating areas, cooking areas and a ‘bar’, all with the glorious backdrop of the sea

Stroll down to the end of the southwesterly facing garden to find a terraced area ideally suited for admiring the kayakers and sailors on the water, or sipping a sundowner as the sun slips below the horizon.

The end of the garden has a shaded terrace for watching the watersports

This property is ideally located for getting to Poole Harbour, where there are masses of options for watersports, as well as beautiful cafes and restaurants (Rick Stein’s venue is very popular) and the expected amenities and independent shops, alongside theatres.

This grand, modern and spacious property in a prime location won’t last long on the market

Getting in and out of this property is a breeze, with direct services to London in two hours from nearby Bournemouth train station. Bournemouth Airport is 10 miles away, while London Heathrow Airport can be reached in under 2 hours.

Poole Harbour is a sought-after location for those passionate about watersports

Education options won’t be difficult to source if you have younger people in the household, with many good local schools including Canford School, Bournemouth and Poole Grammar schools, Bournemouth Collegiate, Talbot Heath and Park School.

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Marketed by Savills, Canford Cliffs

5 bedroom detached house for sale in Alington Road, Evening Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH14 (rightmove.co.uk)

Historic villa in Villefranche-sur-Mer (France), €55,000,000

On 22 November 2023

In Contemporary, estate, Europe, france, french, Historic, Large grounds, luxury, Nature, seaview

The villa is over 100 years old but has been beautifully renovated

Both stunning and historic, the glorious villa ‘Belle Epoque’ was built in 1911 and sits just 3-minutes walk from some of Nice’s most beautiful beaches. The house, which is three floors high and has 545 sq m of living space, was completely renovated in 2016 to provide contemporary luxury within the walls of a house with a long history.

The grounds are as impressive as the house, with a large pool and landscaped lawns

It’s not just about interiors, of course. The villa sits on 16,500 sqm of carefully landscaped grounds, with rolling gardens and a spectacular swimming pool. With seating areas and dining areas around the pool, this space is sure to become the real draw for householders and guests on warm summer afternoons.

The large pool with its incredible views will be ideal for entertaining

Many of the outdoor terraces and seating areas are immediately surrounding the main house, while the grounds also contain a separate building with a studio and another with a massage room, making this estate imminently adaptable to the new owner’s needs. Oh, and did we mention those views? Perched on the hillside of this idyllic stretch of French coastline, the vista from this property is unreal.

Dining al-fresco is a sheer joy with a view like that…

Step inside the grand property to find a ground floor of vast reception rooms and living spaces, all of which boast impressive views and wash with light from well-placed windows. The sense of space is magnified by the white theme and splashes of opulent marble that are used prodigiously throughout the house.

Formal dining areas, lounges and more casual snugs are all light-filled and opulent

In addition to the formal dining room, there is a spacious kitchen with plenty of room for casual dining and chats around the hob, courtesy of a vast island. The appliances in the kitchen are all high-end and subtly fitted to make the cooking area convenient as well as chic.

Stylish, social kitchen has direct access to the terrace

Each of the bedrooms – there are four in the main villa – has a large private bathroom and a dressing room to create a portfolio of suites for guests to choose from. The bathrooms are marble-lined splendor, reminiscent of grand French classical style, and will make bathing feel luxurious.

Spacious, marble-clad bathrooms will be a delight to wash in

The master bedroom is what it’s all about, of course, and the space is grand and splendid, with a sitting area nestled up by the windows for enjoying the view from the privacy of your own room. There is also a private terrace for taking morning coffee in solitude, enraptured by the glittering sea.

The master bedroom suite is vast and grand, with a private terrace to enjoy those views in privacy

Directly adjoining the master bedroom is a compact but well-equipped gym for a private work-out for the main occupier of the property. And as you may be starting to expect, the views are sublime from the multi-aspect windows – it’s a real incentive to sweat your stuff so you can look good on those beaches.

Compact home gym is directly linked to the master suite – there is a larger gym elsewhere

There is also a large gym for more general use, as well as a two-bedroom apartment in the basement of this main house; it’s a property that easily provides all guests with their own space in addition to areas to congregate together.

Even the staircases are spectacular – this is a house that makes a statement

Interiors are regal but the view is nature’s moment for showing off. The bay curves just past the property and the sea stretches towards the horizon. It’s a majestic scene which can be enjoyed in multiple locations at the various beautiful terraces – some covered, some open – that surround the house. You’ll find your top spot for sunsets and sunrises pretty quickly..

Sundowners with one of the most splendid views in the French Riviera

The property is located in the resort town of Villefranche-sur-mer, just five minutes from Nice and ten minutes from Monaco. It sits on the hillside above a bay that is claimed to be one of the five most beautiful in the world. Nice airport is just 25km away and Nice train station (which is 7 minutes on a local train from the village) provides connections to Cannes, Turin, San Remo and Paris (high speed connection takes 5.5 hours), as well as further afield across France.

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5 bedroom villa for sale in Villefranche-sur-Mer, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alps-Cote d`Azur, France (rightmove.co.uk)

6-bed Contemporary courtyard life in Winchester (UK), £2,000,000

On 15 November 2023

In Contemporary, Europe, island, luxury, property, UK

This unique house is shaped around a beautiful courtyard

Winchester may be able to trace its history right back to Roman times, but this home within the charming city environs is as modern and contemporary as they come. It even has a splash of Mediterranean flourish, as the property is arranged around an attractive courtyard, providing ample space for a household to spill out into the fresh air from the various access points.

A very modern home in a very old city

This six-bedroom home is striking from the outside as much as within, and potential owners will be thrilled with the comfortable run of reception rooms easing around the courtyard. The highlight of the main living space is an impressive 30ft kitchen/breakfast room with sliding doors that allows for indoor/outdoor living.

An elegant and spacious kitchen can be completely opened up onto the courtyard

The downstairs reception rooms also include a formal dining area as well as a cosier living room, all of which are carefully designed and bask in ample sunlight from large windows. Many of these areas have patio doors, with access directly outside, allowing the whole house to be opened up in the warmer months.

Bright and spacious, the main living areas have all the nooks and facilities you might need

There are six bedrooms in total across this property, three of which are found within the guest wing with their own en-suites. This arrangement is ideal for visitors as it ensures all occupants have their privacy.

Spacious bedrooms provide glorious views towards the Isle of Wight

Of the remaining three bedrooms, two share access to an exquisitely fitted family bathroom, but the main event is the majestic master bedroom suite. Arranged over two floors of the tower of this property (there’s a lift to whisk you up there!) the master has the best views towards the sea and all the space owners may need to lounge, sleep and wash in complete seclusion.

The master bedroom in the tower boasts the best views and the most comfortable sleeping area

In addition to the glorious central courtyard – a sheltered private space with an ornamental garden pool and lots of space for entertaining – there is an area of garden on the south side of the building to provide the additional splash of green.

The unusual shape and clever design makes this house truly special

The house boasts a spot in the popular residential area of Sleepers Hill, about 1.5 miles from Winchester city centre. Winchester railway station provides regular connections to London Waterloo – its a journey time of 1 hour into the Big Smoke. For further travel, the M3 is just 3 miles away, Southampton Airport is 12 miles away and the more substantial Heathrow Airport is 55 miles away.

Eye-catching design is also well-thought out, practical and comfortable

Winchester is a city but a small and historic one, with an impressive cathedral and many restaurants, cafes, bars, supermarkets and shops. Equally impressive are the schools in the area, most notably Winchester College (the current UK PM is a previous student), Kings School, St Swithuns School and Peter Symonds College.

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6 bedroom detached house for sale in Sleepers Hill, WINCHESTER, SO22 (rightmove.co.uk)

8-bed perfecto in Porto, Sardinia (Italy), €15,000,000

On 13 October 2023

In Contemporary, Europe, island, Italy, luxury, Nature, seaview

Nestled in the Miata hills, this villa is a peaceful haven with spectacular sea views

In the rolling hills of Miata, on Italy’s island gem of Sardinia, is a spectacular villa surrounded by greenery, which overlooks the shimmering azure ocean. From the glorious pool, the new owner and plenty of guests can laze under the Italian sun and admire the views that sparkle, no matter the season.

The large swimming pool is just one of the glories of this exceptional villa

The interior of the main building is open plan, with full-sized windows and patio doors to let all the space wash with Sardinian light. The sitting, dining and cooking areas flow together logically and the space contains eye-catching design flourishes that will impress all those who move through it.

Multiple sitting and dining areas are spread across the vast open-plan living space

The luxurious kitchen has direct access to an outdoor cooking area with a barbeque, but inside the chef will find all the equipment and fittings needed, included a wood-fired oven built by master bakers in addition to more modern ovens and hobs, with a cellar for storing the wine.

With windows on all sides, these living spaces feel more outside than inside when the sun is up

That said, you’ll find it hard to not want to take your meals outside at one of the various seating areas around the swimming pool. There are a number of these, both shaded and uncovered, to suit the temperatures and your sun tolerance. The view will always be magnificent.

Outdoor seating areas are spread around the patio areas for seated enjoyment of the setting

In terms of sleeping quarters, the palatial master suite is accessed straight off the lounge and provides plenty of space for seating and dressing areas. There is a gloriously-designed en-suite bathroom attached and the windows deliver that same magnificent view. It’s worth getting out of bed for..

The master suite is accessed straight off the lounge and provides plenty of space for seating areas and dressing areas

There are a further five bedrooms spread across the main house, all of which could earn the title of ‘suite’ courtesy of their space and the contemporary bathrooms that accompany them. They all have direct access to an outside terrace and provide comfortable privacy in what could be a busy house.

Well-appointed bathrooms – one per bedroom – contain the latest mod cons and conveniences

In addition to the main villa, this estate also has a separate building named La Torre, which has been renovated into a guest house. Within this striking structure (it has been completed renovated for luxury living with some historic touches) can be found the final two bedrooms with their respective bathrooms. Could this be let out? Or you may prefer to offer your guests the complete privacy of their own house when they come to stay – and they will come!

The luxurious guest bedrooms in La Torre have beautiful bathrooms to match

Back in the main building, drop down to the lower ground to find a modern gym and a library large enough to contain a sizeable meeting table. This latter space could easily be turned to different uses, depending on the owners’ interests.

The private park that surrounds the villa has been thoughtfully planted

The villa sits within a 6,300 sq m private park that is dotted with carefully selected plants to ensure the park thrives in this part of the island, considering the climate. The villa’s positioning in the hills ensures the sea views are impressive from every corner of the house and grounds, and it manages to combine a sense of solitude with proximity to the necessary amenities to make this the ideal place to make more than just a holiday home.

When you can bear to leave, the bustle of charming Porto Cervo will offer some compensation (plus you can always come back!)

The villa is in Porto Cervo, one of Sardinia’s northern seaside resorts that has established itself as an exclusive location for the wealthiest Italian holidaymakers. There are luxury spas, world-class restaurants, designer boutiques as well as bars and cafes within easy reach of the house.

The closest airport is Olbia, around 32 km away, and the villa is well-positioned for taking visitors to see some key tourist sites. It’s 3 km from the nuragic complex of Albucciu, 6 km from the tomb of the giants of Li Lolghi, and 9 km from the Cannigione beach.

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8 bedroom villa for sale in Porto Cervo, Sassari, Sardinia, Italy (rightmove.co.uk)

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