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Around the world in 80 developments
Catherine Moye picks the very best places to buy a new home
and lost his wager. The perfect views, lux- urious accommodation and attentive service at many of these schemes would convince even the most determined globetrotter to settle down and put his feet up. Take The Residences at Mandarin Oriental,
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situated on a beautiful stretch of Turkish Riviera near Bodrum. The first Mediterranean resort by the celebrated Asian company, it has 98 glorious villas and 116 residences offer- ing access to all the amenities and services of the nearby hotel. It’s already nearly sold
out, with some apartments remaining, from €1.1 million, through Savills. South Florida’s luxury property market
enjoyed an upswing throughout 2012, with sales of property priced over $1 million up by nearly 30%. In Miami, waterfront apart- ments are particularly in demand, especially those with stellar credentials such as the Miami Edition Residences by the hotelier and developer Ian Schrager. Architect John Pawson designed this development of 26 apartments on the top two floors of the new Marriott International hotel. Floor-to-ceiling windows and ‘gardens in
the sky’ ensure amazing ocean views. Access to all the hotel’s amenities means Miami’s glitz and glamour are on hand, but owners remain above the madding crowd (from £1.4 million through Knight Frank). Similarly, Ibiza has become residential
property’s best-performing Balearic island of 2013, with schemes such as The White Angel in the marina area of Ibiza’s capital selling nearly 75% off-plan. Just a short walk to Ibiza Town, the beach and some of the island’s most famous nightspots, The White Angel will also have excellent rental potential. The generously sized two- and three- bedroom apartments have a communal
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AD Phileas Fogg seen any of these 80 amazing developments during his dash round the world, he probably would have stayed
tropical garden, swimming pool, three Jacuzzi plunge pools and a concierge service (from £334,000, through Savills).
should consider Italy Como Lake Resort has just 13 apartments on the western branch of Lake Como. From £1,234,133. Knight Frank (020–7629 8171;
www.knightfrank.co.uk) Toscana Resort Castelfalfi is a 2,718-acre estate located near Siena. The borgo will feature 41 apartments, from £195,000. Knight Frank (as above) A Valli’s 18 exclusive apartments are set in a 16th-century villa in the hills above Lucca. From £215,000. Knight Frank (as above) Palazzo Tornabuoni offers luxury apartments in a 15th-century palazzo located at the heart of Florence. From £735,000. Knight Frank (as above) Restored Farmhouses has villa restorations on a private estate with views over the Tus- can hills. From £3.1 million. Aylesford Inter- national (020–7349 9772;
www.aylesford.com) Vicarello Di Volterra, Pisa, has transformed a 15th-century villa into homes. From £474,383. Hamptons International (020–7265 6595;
www.hamptons.co.uk) Le Castelle Marina Bay, Crotone, is an exclu- sive apartment development with gardens and resort features. From £68,139. Hamptons International (as above) Brucoli, Sicily, includes 200 villas with a sea- front location and access to the beach. From £84,526. Hamptons International (as above) Marinagri near Policoro, Basilicata, has pri- vate residences on a manmade sea canal, offering panoramas across the Ionian Sea. From €230,000. Savills (020–7016 3740;
www.savills.co.uk) Is Molas, Sardinia, is offering 100 new villas at this established golf resort in the south of the island. From €1.9 million. Savills (as above)
The developments you
Spain and Gibraltar Buena Vista Park Villas, Gibraltar, includes contemporary town houses and villas with gardens, solariums and swimming pools. From £995,000. Savills (020–7016 3740;
www.savills.co.uk) PGA Catalunya Resort, Girona, offers villas and apartments near some of the Costa Brava’s most beautiful beaches. From £215,000. Knight Frank (020–7629 8171;
www.knightfrank.co.uk) Los Altos, Camp de Mar, Mallorca, features luxury townhouses near the beach. From £680,000. Cluttons Resorts (020–7584 3050;
www.cluttonsresorts.com) Bendinat Mar, Palma, Mallorca, offers apartments with sea views. From £580,000. Engel & Völkers (00 34 971 67 68 36; www.
engelvoelkers.com)
Portugal Troia Resort has beachside and marina apartments and villas on Portugal’s west
coast less than an hour from Lisbon. From €209,000. Savills (020–7016 3740; www.
savills.co.uk) San Lorenzo North is a rare opportunity to develop your own home in Quinta do Lago. Plots from £2.3 million. Knight Frank (020– 7629 8171;
www.knightfrank.co.uk) Pinheirinho Hyatt Golf & Beach Resort offers 204 luxury villas one hour south of
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