In an ever-changing, fast-paced world, the allure of fairway-side life is a reassuring constant. Peter Swain putts across some of the best new residential projects around the globe.
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California Dreaming
Set in the rolling hills just above Avila Beach, Casa Contenta is a place to relax, entertain and enjoy the best of West Coast life. Midway between LA and San Francisco, this Spanish-inspired estate has one of California’s westernmost Pinot Noir vineyards, producing a notable sparkling wine.
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Austrian ski chalet
Whether for skiing, hiking or mountain biking, this beautifully renovated five-bedroom chalet in Hinterglemm, near Salzburg, is ideal for lovers of the great outdoors. Having a rare “second home permission” (Zweitwohnsitzwidmung) makes it an attractive proposition for international buyers.
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A Caribbean getaway
A little off the beaten track yet easily accessible from North America and Europe, this beachfront home on Providenciales in the Turks & Caicos provides the perfect sanctuary in the sun.
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Villa on Ibiza
This contemporary Ibizan villa, overlooking Es Vedrà island, is perfect for year-round enjoyment. A low-maintenance retreat with easy access to all the action, Montenegro marina penthouse
This two-bedroom residence in Montenegro’s visionary Luštica Bay development on the Adriatic’s eastern coastline looks directly out over the community’s 114-berth marina, making it an ideal choice for a yacht owner keen to explore a new home port.
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Why golf on screen is a sure sign of villainy
In popular film and TV fiction, golf is the sport of choice for conniving politicians, fat-cat business moguls and devious mafiosos. Script writers seem to think putting is shorthand for evildoing, and the sport is gaining something of an image problem as a result.
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Select second homes
As buyers worldwide prioritise lifestyle over workplace, a few exclusive destinations – some traditional, some rather newer – are now second to none. When it comes to trophy assets, fashion is temporary but class is permanent.
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Sotogrande Style
A fairway-side home in southern Spain is the perfect proposition for sporty types who enjoy golf, sailing and entertaining. This south-facing six-bedroom villa would suit a buyer looking for a tried-and-tested family residence with excellent rental potential.
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Amsterdam Arthouse
Connoisseurs of Dutch painting – from Van Eyck and Bruegel to Rubens, Rembrandt and Mondrian – will appreciate this four-floor townhouse at Johannes Vermeestraat 25, in the very heart of Amsterdam, close to the Rijksmuseum, the Concertgebouw and the Van Gogh Museum.
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Mauritian golf villa
This chic, contemporary Mauritian villa is a golf lover’s haven on a French-influenced Indian Ocean island, with direct flights from Dubai, Johannesburg, Paris and London.
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My night drinking whiskey sours on John Caudwell’s superyacht
The billionaire Phones4U founder gives a tour of the Titania and talks spicy wings, politics and why he really donated to the Tories in 2019.
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Swedish private island
Who hasn’t dreamt of living on their own private island?Ingarö Forsviksklipporna is in fact a small group of islands in the Stockholm Archipelago, remote enough to ensure tranquillity while being only a short boat ride and 10-minute drive from one of Sweden’s most famous five-star resorts, the Grand Hotel at Saltsjöbaden.
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Life on the Fairway
Stylish new golf developments are appearing this year, while older sporting destinations are launching fresh schemes to attract holiday-home buyers. Peter Swain tees up some of the best residential projects worldwide.Marrakech riad
Owning an authentic traditional house in the Morrocan city is a seductive prospect for many international buyers. This riad in the Mouassine district, part of the Unesco World Heritage medina quarter, is only a three-minute walk from the famous Jemaa El Fnaa square.
Island Escape
This classic Caribbean beachside villa on Antigua’s Falmouth Harbour would make an idyllic yet reasonably priced island holiday home for families and yachting types.
Bajan brilliance
With its ever-changing terrain, challenging fairways, high-tech Performance Centre, and to-die-for views, Apes Hill is the jewel in the Caribbean crown as a premium golfing destination.
Cotswold charm
In the heart of the Cotswolds, the 15th-century Manor House has an Aga in the kitchen and is only five miles from Daylesford Farm, the most famous organic farm shop in England, so would be perfect for a gourmet with a sense of history.
The Setai on SoBe
An oceanfront apartment on Miami’s super-chic South Beach could be fun central for a few months a year – and also provide a healthy rental income.
A Cut Above
A gastronomic revolution is taking place, not in restaurant land but in the home. “Pandemic lockdowns opened our eyes to new ways of entertaining family and friends – professional-grade culinary appliances have become indispensable,” says Ben Phillips of Divertimenti in London’s Knightsbridge.
Villa Smeraldo
Sun-drenched Sicily has been attracting international visitors for 2,500 years, so one can think of the three-bedroom Villa Smeraldo at the Verdura Resort as a modernist take on a classical tradition.
Majesty in Madrid
A palatial home on Madrid’s ‘Golden Mile’ gives buyers the chance to live like a lord in the heart of the Spanish capital’s most exclusive neighbourhood.
On Top of the World
A look at key markets for those curating a global property portfolio, including seductive Mediterranean prospects in Monaco, Venice, Sicily and Ibiza, as well as Comporta in Portugal and San Miguel de Allende in the central Mexican highlands.Tamarind Hills
Combining the tranquillity of a private villa and the amenities of a Caribbean resort, Stingray 21 at the beachfront Tamarind Hills estate on Antigua’s west coast, looks directly out over some of the best snorkelling and scuba diving sites in the Caribbean.
Provençal holiday home
As the discerning few – including actor Hugh Grant and chef Heston Blumenthal – have discovered, the Alpilles in southern France is the perfect place for a holiday house, especially one with historical charm.
A tropical treasure
Barbados may have something of an ‘old school’ reputation but ‘The White House’, in terms of technology and design, is positively new age. On the island’s fabled Platinum Coast, this eco-conscious villa on the Royal Westmoreland estate overlooks the Robert Trent Jones golf course.
Capturing the zeitgeist
Self-Sufficiency In Italy: the Forci Estate, overlooking Lucca in Tuscany, is all about agricultural regeneration and environmental sustainability. The Palazzina would appeal to a buyer with an eye for history and a vision for a ‘greener’ future.
Bajan Birdies
A newly reimagined course at Apes Hill on Barbados joins an assortment of standout links at Sandy Lane and Royal Westmoreland to make the island one of the best golf destinations in the entire Caribbean.
Fairway living
Nowhere is benefiting more from a post-pandemic work-life reset than long-haul destinations in the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean, which let executive nomads spend more time with their families in sunnier climes.
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Spa time
The most desirable city apartments in 2023 are all about easy access to exclusive amenities. In London, Wren House, 190 Strand has an onsite spa, luxurious swimming pool and 24-hour concierge service. A stylish business lounge, fully equipped fitness studio and personal trainer set-up, cinema and virtual golf simulator round out the opulent package.