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Measuring a staggering 12,000 square feet (1,115sqm), this majestic mansion is almost as amazing as the scenery that surrounds it.
Located in Breckenridge, a Colorado town at the base of the Tenmile Range in the Rocky Mountains, the property is enclosed by truly awe-inspiring natural landscapes. There's nothing but trees, wildlife and nature for miles around.
Described as a “modern palace”, the architectural masterpiece comes with a dramatic entrance and open-plan living spaces, as well as an indoor pool with an infinity hot tub, a private movie theatre, five bedrooms and seven bathrooms.
There are plenty of quirky surprises throughout, too, including candy dispensers, arcade machines and operable glass walls. As for the interior design, the home boasts plenty of wow-factor, with soaring ceilings, statement fireplaces and plush furnishings.
While the home’s interior is truly stunning, the exterior might just top it. There’s an upper patio that comes with the most amazing mountain-view hot tub, overlooking the full panorama of Breckenridge.
There’s even a heated two-car garage, while tranquil hiking trails can be found just outside the home’s back door.
This gorgeous home lies in the foothills of New Zealand's most iconic mountain range, The Remarkables, where the ski resort of the same name can be found.
The modern residence was designed by award-winning architect Michael Wyatt and was curated to perfectly suit its exposed and extremely remote location.
The property is enclosed by more than 100 acres (41ha) of land and was constructed using Gibbston Valley schist and tilt slabs, exotic hardwoods, polished concrete and endless sheets of glass, resulting in a modern marvel that blurs the lines between inside and out.
The 6,555-square-feet (609sqm) interior is bright and beautiful, with every room facing dreamy natural scenery. There’s a striking living room, a spacious kitchen and a dining area that opens to an outdoor entertaining deck that’s suspended over water.
There are three ensuite bedrooms, too, as well as a library, a climate-controlled wine cellar, which can be viewed from above thanks to its glass ceiling. But, undoubtedly, the best thing about this house is its beautiful backyard. While the interior provides dramatic, uninterrupted 360-degree views, the grounds are a feast for the eyes, with nothing but mountain peaks and woodlands for miles around.
Unsurprisingly, the home was for sale in May 2025, via New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty, for a snip under NZ$13 million (£5.8m/$7.8m)
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Known as Buck Lake Ranch, this 685-acre (277ha) ranch is located in the Central Okanagan region of British Columbia, miles from anything else.
Enclosed by towering trees and soaring mountains, the property is the ultimate private sanctuary, where tranquillity and adventure can be savoured.
The estate was for sale in May 2025, with Sotheby's International Realty Canada, for CA$12.5 million, or £6.8 million ($9.1m), and it's no surprise.
The home stretches 5,725 square feet (532sqm) and features exposed timber logs, towering spruce beams and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the great outdoors. There’s a stunning open-plan living area with a lounge, kitchen and dining zone, as well as four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Outside, the extensive garden benefits from a pool and an outdoor kitchen. Secluded and private with no through roads, the ranch is best reached by helicopter and even has its own landing pad on the lawn.
The ranch is ideal for cattle and boasts endless pastured and paddocks, filled with streams, lakes and forested mountains. There’s also a two-bedroom carriage suite above the garage and a four-bedroom guest home just a short quad ride away.
Formed from steel and large sheets of glass, this house in the Hamptons, New York, is a thing of transparent beauty. Secluded in a mature woodland, the home's glass walls allow for unobstructed views of the trees from every single inside space.
Measuring a cool 10,000 square feet (929sqm), the property features a unique interior with vast rooms broken up into numerous usable areas.
This colossal room boasts numerous lounges and two staircases that lead to different parts of the house. At the end of the first, you'll find two master bedrooms, while the second leads to four guest rooms.
The décor has been kept fairly pared back, with crisp white walls and neutral furnishings that allow the great outdoors to steal all of the attention.
Plus, the property has a smart home system that controls everything from the front gates, to the internal lighting and the air-conditioning. Outside, you'll find an ultra-private backyard that's almost two acres (0.8ha) in size, with a sunbathing deck and in-ground pool.
Over in the Highlands of Scotland, you'll find this gorgeous country manor. Known as Ross-shire Hall, the historic home is Grade II-listed and dated back to the 1700s, but thanks to its currently owners, has been brought back to life, with luxurious comforts to boot.
Bursting with character and period details, the defined home features formal living areas with wood panelled walls, decorative ceilings, pretty windows and striking fireplaces.
There are three reception rooms in total, as well as a large kitchen, a formal dining room and seven bedrooms.
Outside, you’ll find six acres (2.4ha) of glorious gardens and woodlands, with quiet Highland beaches, lush green landscapes brimming with waterfalls and challenging hills and mountains within each reach. Due to its remote location, the property is perfect for wildlife spotting, with pheasant and deer often visiting the garden and buzzards and red kites flying above.
Amazingly, village records show that former US President, Franklin D. Roosevelt and his wife, Eleanor, spent part of their honeymoon at the house, according to the Airbnb listing. We can't say we blame them!
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Precariously positioned on the rocks above the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean, in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, this mesmerising villa benefits from mountain views, a private beach and panoramic vistas.
Described on the Airbnb listing as the “most private, secluded and luxurious tropical getaway”, the residence is truly a hidden gem.
The secluded compound is gated for added security and offers seven spacious ensuite bedrooms across three structures. There are three kitchens, too, as well as a formal dining room that can accommodate as many as 22 guests.
The interior is contemporary and light-filled, with cool art installations, bold furnishings and designer light fixtures. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open the inside spaces up to the home's gorgeous garden, or private balconies overlooking the ocean.
There are even three swimming pools for Airbnb guests to enjoy. What could be better than that?
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Joshua Tree National Park is one of America's most famous protected areas. Defined by rugged rock formations and stark desert plains, the park spans 1,234 square miles (3,196skm).
To put that into perspective, that's 789,745 acres (319,598ha). Homes can be found in this vast desert, but many are extremely isolated, allowing for ultimate privacy and connection to the great outdoors. Enter this amazing home.
Known as Peak by Fieldtrip, the single-storey retreat blends world-class amenities with unparalleled privacy. The interior is utterly remarkable, with sky-high ceilings, walls of glass, dramatic lighting and sophisticated furniture that looks entirely bespoke.
There's a gorgeous open-plan living space, with a sunken lounge, dining zone and kitchen. A games room provides the perfect spot for unwinding after a long day of soaking up the scenery.
The home is ideal for 12 guests, thanks to its eight bedrooms and six bathrooms. Many of the suites have sliding doors that open up to a private patio.
There are also two heated pools, two hot tubs, three outdoor firepits, an alfresco kitchen and multiple dining areas for meals with a view.
Few estates around the world are as incredible or luxurious as this one. Bordered by 180 acres (73ha) of private land along the Baltic Sea, in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein, the estate is wonderfully secluded but has everything anyone could need.
For starters, there are 40 restored historic buildings on the estate, as well as a 27,000-square-foot (2508sqm) spa.
This stunning trophy property sits in the heart of the compound and truly takes centre stage. Benefitting from elegant living rooms, 70 bedrooms, a library, billiards room and exclusive recording studio, this home is anything but ordinary.
Design wise, the interior is immaculately finished, with generous ceilings, wrought-iron details, parquet floors, marble fireplaces and French doors.
The mansion also comes complete with a gorgeous indoor pool, a fitness centre, a home cinema and a yoga studio. There's a second pool outside, along with a bathing deck, hot tub, landscaped gardens and a helipad, for easy access. Amazingly, it even comes with its own private two-mile (3.2km) beach.
So, it's unsurprising that the property was valued at €185 million (£157m/$208m), when it was listed for sale in May 2025, with Sylt Sotheby's International Realty.
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