Presenting the hottest properties for another home away from home
There are beautiful homes, and there are inimitably spectacular ones. The perfect abode, in our definition, is one that laps up magnificent city skyline or ocean views, with a capacious terrace and a slew of posh (and exclusive) facilities and amenities for residents to enjoy. Here, we’ve compiled a list of luxury real estate listings from around the world that seem to have it all–all you have to do is pick and choose.
The Ripley Castle Estate | North Yorkshire, England
This freehold country estate occupies 180.1 hectares on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. It comprises a 14th-century Grade 1 listed castle, parkland with lakes, a deer park, woodland, agricultural land, shooting grounds, Boars Head Hotel, and Village Store. Ripley Castle has been owned by the same family for more than 700 years and features architecture spanning three different styles: the gatehouse was built in the 1450s, the enormous stone buttresses and castellated roof were built in 1555, the rest of the castle was rebuilt in the 1780s, and the coach house and stables were built in 1810. Highlights of the interior include an armorial stained-glass window in The Inner Hall, and the oak floor in The Tower Room which was originally part of the deck of HMS Rose, an 18th-century 20-gun frigate. The estate is available for sale as a whole or in separate lots.
Price: from £21 million via Carter Jonas, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate
Royal Estate Merlinge Castle | Geneva, Switzerland
This beautiful estate was built in 1625 and has been owned by noble families and Italian royalty over the centuries. It comes with 50 hectares of farmland and French formal gardens that add to the air of seclusion surrounding the property. Various annexes and outbuildings house staff apartments, stable, a gym, and garages. There are modern comforts such as a 24m swimming pool, which is bordered by a large terrace. The main building offers 16,145 sq ft of space, with eight bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, and several reception rooms that will allow its occupants to reside in grandeur. The estate’s location in Meinier, near Lake Geneva, puts it within easy reach of the area’s top amenities.
Price: upon request via Cardis Immobilier Sotheby’s International Realty
Castle in Pézenas | France
From a royal priory to a princely residence, this magnificent castle has seen it all. Boasting an area of 6,00sqm, the historic building houses a huge Romanesque church that dates back to the 12th century and a palace from the 18th century which earned it the name of Petit Versailles du Languedoc. With 30 bedrooms and vast interiors, the castle offers numerous opportunities to be transformed into more than just a personal residence. It comes with a land area of 33 hectares, which includes a 3-hectare park and a 16.5-hectare vineyard that is still in operation.
Price: 15 million via Uzès Sotheby’s International Realty
