Lovers of Aman resorts – and indeed anyone seeking a peaceful sanctuary in a turbulent world – will be excited by the launch of four Aman Residences at Amanjiwo on the Indonesian island of Java.
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With global wealth increasingly mobile, Peter Swain considers which residential markets – some emerging, some classic – are trending upwards. Dubai, Tuscany, the Hamptons and Branded Residences are all part of the story.
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Fans of Australia’s great outdoors will appreciate the six Ballamac Ocean Residences being built on Coogee’s exclusive headland, 4k south of Bondi and only 10k from the Sydney Opera House. These gems are available to international buyers.
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Travel to the planet’s most incredible attractions without ever leaving your onboard home in one of 165 luxury apartments on The World, the largest privately owned residential yacht currently afloat. The inviting ambience is a combination of well-staffed home, five-star hotel and exclusive country club.
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The embodiment of summer elegance for New Yorkers and international movers and shakers. Towards the eastern end of Long Island, 32C Honeysuckle Lane in Westhampton is a traditional waterside affair that provides a perfect retreat from the city.
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A three-bedroom apartment – one of 41 garden houses, penthouses and villas – in the newly converted Le Provençal, where the likes of Churchill, Hemingway and Marilyn Monroe once stayed and played.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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, 
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.
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.