Another year, another long and enchanting list of luxury homes worth talking about. Whether you can afford them or not, if you’ve followed Luxatic closely this year, you’ve surely made up your mind on which home you would be willing to spend every cent of your hard earned cash.
We’re not sure you’re going find it on this list, but rest assured that only the most impressive homes have made it to our list of the 10 most desirable estates listed for sale in 2015. Here are our picks for this year:
10. Chateau of Riven Rock
Located in one of the most prestigious areas from California, this jaw dropping property took nearly five years to build. Dubbed as the Chateau of Riven Rock, this property looks like a charming palace, both outside and inside, welcoming guests on a massive 7.38 acre site.
Completed back in 2004, this palatial home boasts 9 luxurious bedrooms and 16 bathrooms, a beautiful swimming pool, a lovely wine cellar, cinema, gym, a state of the art kitchen, an entertainment room. There’s also a playground outside, a tennis court, not to mention panoramic ocean and mountain views.
Featuring tiered rose gardens, century old olive trees, amazing lawns and tall Italian cypress trees, this place looks more like paradise by the second.
9. Saturna Island Retreat
The stunning Saturna Island Retreat is nestled on 2 acres of oceanfront property in British Columbia, Canada. This luxurious home has 2,300 square feet of living space, specifically designed to take full advantage of the gorgeous ocean views.
Featuring a chic design, blending state-of-the-art features and amenities, this home shows off a massive living room with high ceilings, a contemporary kitchen with quartz stone counters and an oak millwork, as well as 3 incredible bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The master suite comes with a private entry to the deck and the best ocean views you could ask for. And with floor to ceiling windows, a private shell beach and an exquisite interior design, this place is bound to make you smile.
8. Castle On Lake Tahoe
The Castle On Lake Tahoe is another mesmerizing property from the US, as you can easily see from this photo. Built in 1983 on the beautiful shores of Lake Tahoe, Nevada, this property is architecturally similar to a castle. The exterior actually features steep turrets, gorgeous walls of stone, chimneys popping up all over and stained glass windows, all sitting on a 1.7-acre piece of property with 180-feet of frontage to the lake.
But during the night this castle becomes even more alluring, as this entire property shows off night-lit gardens and fountains, illuminated ponds and a world of flowering shrubs, roses, walking paths and two barbecue areas for entertaining and enjoying a good snack.
All those amenities are complemented by the natural freshwater pond fed by perennial Wood Creek, as well as the beautiful heated dipping pond with an Italian sandstone fountain overlooking Lake Tahoe.
7. Mykonos Villa
This is an extraordinary beach home, located on the stunning Greek island of Mykonos. Aside from offering breathtaking views of the Lia Bay and the Aegean Sea, this luxurious villa features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a stone built barbecue and lovely outdoor entertaining areas. Surely, the astounding infinity pool can’t be ignored.
This imposing villa sits on 1,800 m2 of private land, covering over 390 m2 of living space, which makes it ideal as a dreamy summer retreat. A large living room, dining room, 3 fireplaces, a spacious kitchen and several facility rooms are meant to make anyone feel welcomed, while the unrivaled design and beauty will leave you breathless.
6. Pond House
Aspen’s breathtaking Pond House can be found at 109 Willoughby Way in Aspen, Colorado. Set on a 2.5-acre property, this is one of the most expensive properties in all of Aspen, and one of the most incredible as well.
Surrounded by water and nature on all its sides, this marvelous 11,437 square-feet home was designed by the a renowned architectural firm called Pond, hence the name of this residence.
The Pond Home boasts a contemporary exterior design, as well as a large pond obviously, a nice waterfall and a stream, a hot tub and a much-needed pool as well. The natural surroundings have no comparison, while the interiors show off dry-stacked stone walls, glass, and unique design lines.
5. Villa Kyma
Located right next to the beach in Livarji, Greece, the charming Villa Kyma leaves us speechless every time we take a look at it. Boasting amazing amenities and breathtaking views of the sea, this 5 star luxury villa might just be the perfect vacation home in Greece.
Villa Kyma can easily accommodate up to 10 guests, within 5 beautifully decorated bedrooms, while two living rooms, one dining room and a fully equipped kitchen are also part of the offering. The high quality of the construction and the exquisite interior design will make any guest feel spoiled here while the infinity pool is a welcomed bonus.
It comes complete with a gorgeous swimming pool and a wonderful slice of private beach.
4. Bali Hai
This idyllic hideaway of Bali Hai is actually located in Queensland, Australia and offers more than breathtaking views to the Daintree Mountains. Looking like the kind of house that only Bond villains would spend their time in, this property boasts 80 acres of natural paradise and privacy.
From the stunning wet edge pool and sunken baths to the swimming holes and rapids in the pristine river going through the property, the 3-bedroom and 3-bathroom house is much more than a place to call ‘home’.
There’s also an incredible kitchen, a seamless indoor/outdoor open plan living and… even a helicopter in the ‘driveway’? If you can move on, please know that Bali Hai also includes 3 grass-roofed bures, all with en suites and each partly roofed so that guests may appreciate the river and rain-forest from the shower.
3. The Branson Estate
Sir Richard Branson needs no introduction, which is why we weren’t too surprised when he unveiled the breathtaking Branson Estate. The virgin shores of British Virgin Islands now hide this private retreat that will be open for rentals starting 2016.
Located on Moskito Island, and surrounded by the azzure blue Caribbean waters, the property covers over 125 acres and it’s able to accommodate up to 22 guests. It’s actually made of three villas, called the Headland House, the Mangrove Villa, and the Beach Villa, plus a breathtaking Recreation Area and drool inducing Beach House.
The Branson Estate shows off a wraparound infinity pool and a swim-up bar, as well as an outdoor dining area with a grill and a dedicated pizza oven.
2. 1890s Stone Castle
A fascinating 1890s stone castle, located in the lovely city of Yonkers, New York, is nestled on an amazing property of nearly one acre, filled with gorgeous terraces and overlooking the Hudson River.
Boasting a stunning interior designed, steeped rich in history, this lavish residence comes with 20 incredible rooms with a charming decor inspired from the European glitz and glam of the 16th and 18th centuries.
The castle spans 13,500 square feet of blissful living space, with 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, a stunning dining room with an impressive 6 foot chandelier, a conservatory, a cool morning room, an ebonized entertainment room with billiards and a gorgeous upholstered Turkish room. No wonder film makers and photographers love this unique mansion.
1. Villa Penelope
We’ve saved the best for last: Villa Penelope is another fabulous mansion located the Greek island of Mykonos. The 4,300 square-foot property boasts superb contemporary architecture and all the luxurious amenities anyone could ask for, including five guest bedrooms with their own bathrooms, but the most impressive is without a doubt the lavish master bedroom.
The modern, fully equipped kitchen is also a real treat, while the property additionally includes such high-end facilities as a home theater, satellite TV, air conditioning, and a generator. The outdoor areas come with a sizeable infinity pool, not to mention magnificent views of the Aegean Sea. Can you smell that air?
