This property is fittingly named “Nirvana”. Located in the Greek Islands on Mykonos, this mansion measures 3,767 square feet. What is even more impressive, are the fabulous grounds that the property is located on. It is a fairly secluded area on a hillside offering wonderful views of the sea. The grounds are large and contain a pool (must have in Mykonos) and a guest cottage that is set among a secluded grove of olive trees. Priced at €4,300,000 it is far out of my price range, but I am hopeful that the guest cottage can be purchased separately. Via.
At Furniture Fashion we see a lot of unusual homes, but this one in Szymbark, Poland challenges the concept of proper order and design. Known as the “Upside Down House”, this property is a hallmark for tourists who flock there to experience its unusual shape first hand. The message behind the home is neat. Daniel Czapiewski is a philanthropist and businessman that built this property as a statement about former communist rule in Poland and its impact on the Polish People.
Known as the Malibu 5 project from Kanner Architects, this stunning Malibu home embodies many of today’s accepted design practices. Construction materials consist of environmentally friendly and recycled materials. The house is vertically stacked in a hillside in Malibu, California with an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean. The home minimizes energy use through large solar protected windows which limit the need for artificial lighting. The roof harbors photovoltaic solar panels to harvest the sun’s energy. Ground level concrete floors act as heat sinks pulling energy in during the day and then releasing it at night. Motion sensors ensure that lights are not on while a room is not in use. The results are amazing in that the home is contributing power back to the local grid. This Malibu home has 3,300 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Via.
The Island of Malta is located just south of Sicily and is viewed as a stepping stone into the African continent. The villa or palazzo, Italian for “private residence”, is located in the town of Rabat. Malta is a member of the EU and is accustomed to glitter and stardom having hosted filming for movies such as Gladiator, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexander and U-571. The Malta villa underwent a renovation to update the interiors to a more modern décor and to add important features needed in everyday living such as wi-fi. One sitting room in particular really boasts of bold colors drawing upon the influence of its nearby Tunisian and Libyan neighbors. A special feature is the custom kitchen designed by Antonio Citterio. Via.
This Ibiza, Spain villa is situated on the south side of the island surrounded by panoramic views of the Balearic Sea. The island of Ibiza is located east of Spain and is a haven for beautiful villas, vacation resorts and vacation rentals. This property features split level architecture taking advantage of the elevation in the flow, design and location of rooms. Its kitchen features professional Gaggenau appliances designed for entertaining and a hobby chef. The pool area features a glass enclosed dining area and specially designed “cubby holes” for sunbathing and relaxation. Other amenities include a fitness studio, sauna and small guest cottage. Via.
When it comes to beaches, I like my water to be clear and blue. These dream home pictures in Tortola, British Virgin Islands showcase an amazing house built on a hillside at an elevation of 1,100 on 5.25 acres. The elevation creates a panoramic view of the ocean and nearby island of Jost Van Dyke. The property consists of a great house with three full bedroom suites, large living and dining room with fully fitted kitchen. Electronic shutters open the lounge and dining areas to breathtakingly northerly views. The great house is accented by a dramatic two tier swimming pool off of which is a barbecue terrace with wet bar and wine cellar. The main living quarters, pool and pool decks form the central feature of the estate and are designed to encompass the panoramic views. The buildings are on three levels providing privacy and space. Two spacious guest cottages are situated below the main house and to the rear of the property is a self-contained caretaker’s cottage suite with an additional full bedroom suite below. Via.
French Polynesia Bora Bora is famous as a vacation destination with its majestic lagoons and crystal clear water. Island real estate is hard to come by since the location is so coveted and not just open to any outsider that is not a local citizen. These pictures are for those who are serious about owning island real estate or are like me and enjoy dreaming about “what could be”. This small community of seaside villas is being developed by Theirry Barbion in collaboration with the local government and Four Seasons. Each villa will either be seaside or lagoon side depending on its facing. In total there are 15 dream homes available on 16 acres of real estate. You can see from the design pictures the use natural vegetation and architecture structure in the construction plans. You can get more information on the project: here.
This amazing beach house in Antigua and Barbuda has approximately 10,000 square feet of living space and thus could be classified as a mansion or a place that could house many families at the same time. It is located on the southeast coast of the island at the point of a peninsula which creates amazing views of Half Moon Bay. The acreage it sits on is elevated added to the panoramic views and also offering protection from storm surge. Each bedroom features a hexagonal shape as an extra touch in the house design. I would probably make the décor a bit more modern, but the furniture follows a more traditional approach often found in beach houses in the Carribbean. Nearby local attractions include Nelson’s Dockyard and Falmouth Harbour. More information: here.
This immaculate Hillsboro Beach residence with a view of the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway in Florida may be way out of pretty much everyone’s price range at 42 million, but it is still fun to take a peek. This luxury seaside estate featured in the May 2005 Architectural Digest was designed by internationally renowned Legoretta + Legoretta with interiors by Chicago-based Gregga Jordan Smieszny, complemented by masterful layered gardens by landscape architect Fernando Caruncho. This alluring 2.8 acre Hillsboro Beach estate resides between 232 feet of coveted Atlantic beachfront and 250 feet on the Intracoastal with deepwater dock. The amenities included are to numerous to name but many are featured here in the stunning photos. My favorite is the gridded window wall facing a tranquil reflecting pool that runs up to the face of the house. See more stunning luxury home or modest house the real world can afford at luxuryportfolio.com
This immaculate Hillsboro Beach residence with a view of the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway in Florida may be way out of pretty much everyone’s price range at 42 million, but it is still fun to take a peek. This luxury seaside estate featured in the May 2005 Architectural Digest was designed by internationally renowned Legoretta + Legoretta with interiors by Chicago-based Gregga Jordan Smieszny, complemented by masterful layered gardens by landscape architect Fernando Caruncho. This alluring 2.8 acre Hillsboro Beach estate resides between 232 feet of coveted Atlantic beachfront and 250 feet on the Intracoastal with deepwater dock. The amenities included are to numerous to name but many are featured here in the stunning photos. My favorite is the gridded window wall facing a tranquil reflecting pool that runs up to the face of the house. See more stunning luxury home or modest house the real world can afford at luxuryportfolio.com
