The luxury property market has always played by its own rules, adopting unorthodox methods to entice the super-wealthy through the front door of an eligible mansion. Truly an international endeavour, you can pay for your house in dollars, pounds, euros – and now bitcoin. Even a few years ago the cryptocurrency couldn't buy you much more than a cup of coffee, now it's gone mainstream and those early adopters are sitting on a gold mine. Major companies like Microsoft now accept bitcoin as payment and El Salvador has just adopted it as legal tender. So, if your bitcoin wallet is bursting at the seams, what better way to spend it than in bricks and mortar. We've rounded up some choice properties to do just that...

If your tastes teeter towards the quirky, you'll love this three-bedroom penthouse in Atlanta with sweeping 180-degree views overlooking the Buckhead skyline. The seller is willing to accept a whole host of cryptocurrency – Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano or Dogecoin – for up to half the purchase price of this luxe pad. 

Inside, a private elevator lobby opens up onto your very own 3,207-square-foot eminently individual mind-blowing penthouse. The main living area is open-plan, featuring a living room, dining room and a snug area warmed by a gas fireplace. There are modern touches throughout, such as a wall of lighted tiles which can be changed to match the ambiance.  

With its simple cabinetry and fuss-free décor, the eat-in kitchen is a surprisingly pared back affair given the outlandish nature of the rest of the condo. It features Thermador ovens and is brightened with a well-thought-out skylight. There’s also a small dining area, for more laid-back dinners. 

But it's business as usual in the decadent master suite, with its sprawling bed, power shades and private terrace. There's also a large walk-in closet and an ensuite with a two-person glass shower featuring six shower heads. There are two further, slightly less dramatic bedrooms and two more bathrooms. And the good news is, if your tastes match the furniture can be sold with the penthouse.

Time for a new adventure? Head to Guernsey Private Nature Reserve and snap up a working safari lodge with five-star TripAdvisor reviews. Sat on 55 acres, Cheetah Paw Eco Lodge comes with six chalets and main lodge with kitchen and bar, along with owners’ accommodation. Having been established for eight years, a divorce is forcing the sale and they are open to offers.

While people come here for rural African adventures, it’s not a basic setup by any stretch. Each guest tent is nestled in the bush, yet within walking distance to the main lodge. From their space guests will enjoy watching animals drinking at the waterhole and stunning sunsets over the Drakensburg mountains. The new luxury chalets come with ensuite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers and eco-friendly air conditioning.

Location is everything here. The lodge is sat within the Guernsey Private Nature Reserve, just 25 minutes from the local airport and close to the Kruger National Park, making it an attractive prospect for animal lovers across the globe. Guernsey itself is not a Big Five area, so guests can safely walk around the whole property looking for the likes of zebras, giraffes and wildebeests. Alternatively, they can grab a drink from the bar and wildlife watch next to the pool.

This is a real opportunity to start not only a new life, but a new business to boot. The lodge comes with everything you'd need to keep the business successful. Along with the guest lodges, there’s also a manager’s house and guide and staff quarters.

Escape to France and live the bohemian dream in this sunny apartment on the outskirts of Paris. The apartment forms part of an attractive timber-clad block big on greenery. As well as an appreciation of foliage across the buildings, there's a shared vegetable garden so you can have a go at the good life.

Inside the two-bedroom apartment life centres around the open-plan lounge and kitchen space. The clutter free white walls and blonde parquet flooring maximise the natural light, while the black feature wall in the kitchen, along with dark cabinetry and copper topped island, add depth and drama to the space. 

Around the corner is a workspace, currently fitted with a wall worth of floor-to-ceiling bookshelves that would have any keen bookworm weak at the knees. There's also space for a grand piano, but even if you don't aspire to become the next Mozart, it offers a usable chunk of space for any number of hobbies, from painting to yoga.

With its raw walls, hand-crafted sink and mosaic tiles, the bathroom feels unapologetically rustic. Of course, there is the shared sauna facility too. As well as amenities, this apartment is in a great location just 35 minutes from Bastille on the subway. You could snap this place up for its Airbnb potential, but the seller would rather sell to someone 'who will enjoy the place'.

A picture-perfect Craftsman, this 107-year-old beauty benefits from its position on a large lot. The manicured lawn is flanked by three mature trees, offering both shade and privacy throughout the day. As well as good looks, this Craftsman is perfectly positioned close to downtown Salt Lake City, the University of Utah and Liberty Park, Salt Lake City's answer to Central Park. 

Inside the 3,891-square-foot home you'll find seven bedrooms and four bathrooms, split across the main home and a basement living space which could be used for generational living or rental income. The main living space boasts a bright open floor plan characterised by handsome hardwood floors and a crisp, clean style.

We love the granite countertop kitchen, with the raised bar meaning you can entertain while cooking. And if you like what you see here, you're in luck, as everything – including furnishings, décor and appliances – comes with the house.  

It might be over a century old, but this house is thoroughly up-to-date. It boasts a fully-integrated Wi-Fi-enabled smart home system which features security cameras, smart locks and climate control, which can be managed from your phone from any location. Outside there is a landscaped backyard and enough off-street parking for three cars.

This red brick townhouse in Downtown Jersey City is perfect for the bitcoin buyer that wants to unpack and start living, pronto. It's been meticulously renovated and the end result is a high-end three-bedroom family home with lavish details throughout. 

Inside the main level of the 1,786-square-foot home is an open-concept kitchen, dining and lounge area which benefit from plenty of natural light. The kitchen means business, with its Wolf professional grade range and stove, Miele dishwasher and stylish but practical quartz countertops, meanwhile the dining and lounge area is decorated with chilling out in mind. 

The second floor is home to two bedrooms and a bathroom and the third level is the master suite with its custom walk-in closet an ensuite. There's also a lower level, which could be used for anything from guest quarters to a yoga space. Outside you'll find access to a custom-built deck fitted with privacy walls and lighting, making it the perfect spot to relax in peace.

This home is packed full of delightful luxury, like the custom hand painted tiles found in both bathrooms. We're also totally won over by the crescent shaped window, not to mention the air-jet roll top bath. So, what are you waiting for? Send over your coins, pull up in the covered garage with space for three cars and start enjoying all that Downtown Jersey City has to offer.

If you want to get something old with your new money, look no further. Built by architect JP Pritchett in 1871, St Laurence's Church is packed to the spire with period details. Standing proud and surrounded by wraparound gardens, the ornate property is crafted out of squared rock-faced sandstone and topped with a Welsh slate roof. Inside there's ornate stonework, timber carvings and pointed arch stained glass leaded windows.   

This is one you'd want to view in person, as some of the images show a proposed finished property. The estate agent notes they are for illustration purposes "and should not be relied upon as an exact representation". The property is currently being sold 'off-plan' and while work is progressing towards completion, the seller hopes the buyers will be able to influence the finishing touches. 

The first and second floor of the proposed plans would see an open gallery style landing with partially glazed flooring and balustrades letting in plenty of natural light. There are plans for seven bedrooms in total, including a master suite with ensuite, built-in closet and a Juliet balcony opening into the void overlooking the Chancel. The vendor is willing to accept bitcoin as a method of payment for the unusual property, and the final sale price in BTC will depend on the market valuation of bitcoin at the time of sale.

This image gives an idea of the proposed conversion. There'll be a focal point kitchen located in the original altar fitted with high-end cabinetry and appliances. As well as the vast lounge and dining area in the nave area, there'll be a games room in what was once the vestry of the church.

Soaring out of one of downtown's most dynamic neighbourhoods, and designed by revered architects Charles Gwathmey and Robert Siegel, Astor Place is just the spot for an enterprising crypto-investor looking to expand their property portfolio. With a tenant in place until October 2022, this stylish apartment is evidently suited to those with a taste for the finer things in life. 

Inside the gleaming three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment you'll find undulating walls of curvy floor-to-ceiling glass which bring the city, and with it oodles of natural light, inside. It has the feel of a classic New York loft, but more luxurious. We love the open-plan living space and, in particular, the kitchen that's thought of everything, from the double wall oven to the dedicated wine fridge. 

There are three bedrooms and we fancy this one with the curved glass edging, structure pillars and urban views. If you're worrying about sacrificing views for privacy you can rest easy as the master suite comes with double walk-in closets, perfect for getting changed in without accidentally flashing anyone.

The master bathroom is kitted out in a striking combination of modern dark wood and traditional marble, lending it an air of up-to-date opulence. And of course, when you buy an apartment here you buy much more than that. Residents also enjoy a 24-hour doorman with concierge services, fitness centre with Peloton Bikes, indoor parking garage and a lobby with 25-foot-high glass walls overlooking a manicured garden.

Every day is a holiday in this tropical four-bedroom house in Australia’s sunny Queensland. Set amongst an exclusive waterfront enclave of homes, on the gorgeous Bribie Island, this is a family home perfect for entertaining big and having endless amounts of fun. It's perfectly situated too; it’s less than an hour to both Brisbane Airport, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane CBD.

Spread out over 11,184-square-feet, the north-facing property enjoys views over the blue waters of Pumicestone Passage and out towards the Glasshouse Mountains. Enjoy it all the more from your very own 46-foot pontoon, complete with live bait boxes, water, power and lights, from which you can explore Queensland's network of islands or excellent fishing.

Inside, the property has features aplenty including historical ironbark timber beams recycled from the Brisbane River Naval Base Wharfs and feature walls of stones dredged from the Pine River. But it's not quaint details at the expense of cutting-edge technology. Here you'll also find a temperature controlled 1,500 bottle wine cellar, teppanyaki grill with outdoor kitchen and VacuMaid throughout.

All the bedrooms are well designed and appointed, but the master suite is the room to be in with its hotel-style ensuite with temperature-controlled spa bath, naturally lit dressing room and lounge area. In keeping with this homes love of history, the master suite is decorated with a rich timber floor recycled from the ticket platform of the Longreach Railway Station. While the main listing doesn't mention bitcoin, it is also listed at bithome.ch.

Enjoy a luxe seaside lifestyle in this sprawling Mediterranean-style mansion in Newport Beach. Sat on over half an acre in the Upper Back Bay area, this retreat boasts compound-like features including private gate access, an extensive video surveillance and monitoring system and is even wired up to a generator in case of a power outage. 

Inside is truly state-of-the-art with luxurious finishes throughout including limestone floors and 12-foot-high wood beam ceilings. There are five ensuite bedrooms, but you'll want this 1,000-square-foot master suite which takes up an entire wing and has an office space, walk-in closet and spa-inspired bathroom.

Home cooks will delight in the gourmet kitchen, which is fitted with leathered granite counters, a butler's pantry and two kitchen islands boasting scratch and stain-resistant porcelain countertops. If cooking sounds too much like hard work, kick back in the home theatre, games room or wine cellar. Or there’s always the gym…

Outside is akin to being at a five-star resort with its gleaming pool and spa, outdoor shower and sprawling lounge area. There's also a bar and 1,500-square-foot outdoor kitchen for entertaining. Speaking of which, there's an attached guest house with private entry, along with two garages. The main listing doesn’t mention bitcoin, but it is also listed on bithome.ch. 

If you dream of living on the Upper East side, this limestone mansion, nestled between Fifth and Madison Avenues, will be right up your street. And talk about a coveted postcode. The tallest townhouse on the block and 22-feet wide, this palatial home has serious kerb appeal.

The exterior might be impressive, but just wait until you take a peek inside. With 12,380-square-feet spread across six floors, there's a lot of exploring to do. Once you've made it past the solid-bronze gated entrance you can revel in the grand reception gallery with original mosaic tiles and curving marble staircase.

Built in 1904 by architects Schwartz & Gross, there are lashings of character details throughout including 13-foot-high ceilings, 12 working wood-burners and a vast roof terrace with a jaw-dropping view of Manhattan’s skyline. There's also a below ground level floor which runs the full length and width of the building and includes staff quarters, laundry facilities and a vault. You could put your gold in there, assuming your portfolio is diversified, of course.

While there are seven bedrooms and 9.5 bathrooms, they are currently split into seven private living areas, including a two-storey penthouse with this dreamy bathroom. Our plan? Reconfigure this beaux-art townhouse back into one magnificent single-family home. And then throw lots of lavish dinner parties.

 

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