By Kate Youde
For riverfront real estate
The floor-to-ceiling windows of this five-bedroom house near the town of Rhinebeck in New York state afford its owners spectacular views across the Hudson River. Set on a private peninsula at the water’s edge, the home has its own dock and a helipad within the four-hectare grounds. Facilities for entertaining include a cinema and an outdoor kitchen. The sale of the property, on the market for $25mn, includes a two-bedroom guesthouse.
For lounging by a lake
This two-bedroom villa on the shore of Lake Como, in the northern Italian village of Laglio, has beautiful, manicured gardens from which to enjoy clear views of the water and surrounding scenery. The grounds also feature a swimming pool, while indoors there is a second pool, a gym and a sauna. Guests can be accommodated in a separate five-bedroom apartment. The guide price for this property is offers over €60mn.
For sea views
The owners of this coastal Barbados estate can stroll directly from their garden onto a boardwalk, a few strides from the white sand of Gibbes Beach on the Caribbean island’s west coast. There is a main six-bedroom house with a wraparound terrace, plus a four-bedroom guest cottage that also benefits from ocean views. The one-hectare grounds include a covered outdoor area for alfresco dining and a tennis court. The property has a guide price of $45mn.
For city living
This first-floor apartment is located within an 18th-century building that faces the Keizersgracht, one of the main canals in central Amsterdam. The open-plan living/dining area, which features a library-cum-study on a mezzanine level beneath the room’s high ceiling, overlooks the waterway, as does one of the two bedrooms. The asking price is €2.25mn.
For a harbourfront home
From the open air dining terrace of this refurbished two-bedroom apartment you can watch boats pass in and out of the harbour at Port d’Andratx on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca. This elevated spot provides stunning views across the mouth of the harbour, or you can take a closer look at the water by strolling down to one of the nearby beaches, only minutes away. The property is on the market for €1.15mn.
Photography: Drone Hub for Douglas Elliman; Knight Frank; Italy Sotheby’s International Realty; Amsterdam Sotheby’s International Realty; Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
