Posted: Apr 26, 2016
What would you buy if money were no object? A villa in France, a chalet in the Alps or perhaps a bolt-hole in the UK? You would want a property that’s pure luxury, no expense spared and no detail overlooked. We have found 10 dream homes for sale around the world that press all the buttons. They have everything from bowling alleys and helipads to private golf courses and nightclubs.
Courtesy of Beauchamp Estates - a Tranio.com partner
1. Cap d'Ail, Côte d'Azur, France POA
The French Riviera has always attracted the jet set, with its warm climate and beguiling scenery. Just minutes from Monaco, with views over Cap Ferrat, this waterside villa is the epitome of elegance. It is set over five floors, with a lift, and there are terraces on each level. With far-reaching views and seven bedrooms, you will be able to cater for the queue of guests who will want to stay.
2. Grovelands, Totteridge Green, London £19,950,000
If money is no object, then we have found the home for you. This property was built for entertaining, with its private golf course, bowling alley and cinema room. It has seven bedrooms, a spa and sauna, too. Here is a property that stands head and shoulders above the rest.
3. Les Allues, Meribel £3.5m
Chalet Apsara can be found in a village close to Meribel, one the most fashionable Alpine resorts. This fully-furnished four-bedroom, four-bathroom ski lodge is an ideal retreat and a perfect party pad. Clad in local timber and stone, it has state-of-the-art lighting and contemporary bathrooms. The terrace offers panoramic mountain views to enhance your morning muesli.
Courtesy of Henley & Partners, a Tranio.com partner
4. Iz-Zurrieq, Malta £2.4m
The tiny, picturesque harbour of Weid Iz-Zurrieq is at the end of a rugged valley on the southern coastline of Malta. Nearby ruins tell the full history of the Mediterranean peoples from the Bronze Age onwards. This atmospheric castle dates back to the 16th century, but it has been fully-modernised to a high standard. There are nine bedrooms and incredible views from the roof.
Agent: Tranio Overseas Property; 020 3608 1267 (hwww.tranio.com/)
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5. Park Crescent, Regent’s Park, London From £4.5m
Here is a handsome property that was originally designed by Buckingham Palace architect, John Nash. Park Crescent is a Grade-I listed building with an elegant façade and views over Regent’s Park to impress your guests. Not one, but two apartments are available in this historic gem.
Aston Chase (020 7724 4724) / Knight Frank (020 3435 6440); (www.theparkcrescent.com)
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6. Port Andratx, Mallorca £13.5m
Here’s a sumptuous mansion for a top-of-the-range lifestyle. Port Andratx is considered the classiest resort in Mallorca and the little harbour is seriously pretty. The marina has moorings for 500 boats, but there’s also the time-old fishing fleet, serving the waterside restaurants. This villa is set back among the hills, its enormous windows framing the view of the sea. Every whim can be satisfied by this property, which has a pool, spa, gym, cinema and an entertaining space.
Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty; 0034 971 674 807; ( http://www.mallorca-sothebysrealty.com)
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7. Capri, Naples, Italy £3.6m
The island of Capri was adored by artists who flocked there in the 19th century. The depth of colour, mountains, the sea and the clarity of the light drew them here. Those views are spectacularly captured by this magnificent villa, which enjoys sweeping views from the Marina Piccola to the Amalfi Coast. The window in the dining room frames Monte Solaro perfectly. There is a main house, a guest house and an annex, giving eight bedrooms.
Courtesy of Henley & Partners, a Tranio.com Partner
8. Saint George, Antigua £633,000
Antigua is part of the Leeward Islands, between the Caribbean and the Atlantic. St George is a small region on the north coast, which is all white sand, palm trees and rocky headlands. This well-designed villa has superb views over the turquoise sea and an infinity pool that you can wallow in.
9. Conceição, Portugal £5.2m
Unusually high ceilings and a strikingly modern design sets this six-bedroom villa apart from the rest. The footprint of the house incorporates a windmill which is a fun addition to the property. There is ample entertaining space and your visitors can even fly in as there is a helipad. An art gallery and cinema room, as well as a huge heated pool, add to the attractions here.
10. Dar Olfa, Morocco POA
Dar Olfa is more like a top notch hotel than a house you’d live in. Set in impeccably manicured grounds filled with perfumed shrubs and subtle water features, the property is enormous. It has five separate bedroom suites, a three-storey library and even its own nightclub. Every whim of the new owner can be satisfied here – and more.
