If you fantasise about waking up to awe-inspiring mountain views every day, feast your eyes on these amazing homes on offer. From a Colorado penthouse with double-aspect views to a lakeside house in France and a South African farmhouse with a vineyard and olive grove, these beautiful properties have it all.

This contemporary home is at the western end of the desirable enclave of Juniper Ridge in the south of the province of Alberta. It provides the perfect country escape while being just an hour from the cosmopolitan city of Calgary. 

The gorgeous views stretch from the Three Sisters to Banff National Park and are visible from the living area as well as the master suite. Many of the rooms have balconies where you can fully appreciate the scenery.

You can wake up to the jaw-dropping views in this light-filled master bedroom on the upper level. Its ensuite bathroom leads out onto its own balcony. On the same floor, there's a guest bedroom, sitting room and south-facing balcony.

There’s a spectacular glass staircase and a two-bedroom guest suite on the lower level with its own access. You can wow your guests with your own Japanese spa and sauna, plus there’s a wine cellar and fire pit.

The stylish kitchen on the middle floor flows into the dining room and main living area. Both lead onto a wraparound balcony and have a fireplace in between, making this the perfect space for entertaining.

This villa is in a quiet residential area with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, stretching from Lake Mondsee to the mountains around Mozart’s birthplace of Salzburg. It was built in 2005 but has a traditional feel.

The lush mountain views from the terrace are awe-inspiring and there’s a lovely manicured garden. You are just 30 minutes from the airport though so you can easily jet in whenever you fancy.

In this elegant room you can relax with a book by the fire, take afternoon tea or play some Mozart on the piano. There are also beautiful parquet floors. The house has a private elevator so it’s fully accessible.

This cosy lounge area has a fire as well as spectacular views. Other features of this home include a sauna, staff quarters for your butler or cook, a wine cellar and a two-car garage. There are eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms.

This ornate carved wooden front door adds to the villa’s charm. There are cycling and hiking trails nearby but you are only 10 minutes from the motorway so it’s just a quick hop to shopping and fine dining.

This unique home was restored in 1994. Its elevated position gives it privacy as well as breathtaking mountain views across Lake Como. It’s just a 25-minute drive from the Swiss city of Lugano and the beautiful villages of Varenna and Bellagio are nearby.

On the ground floor, there is a double reception room, dining room, kitchen breakfast room and guest bathroom. There are impressive period features throughout the house, which has its own tower, and all the ground floor rooms have fireplaces.

The dining room and lounge both have parquet floors. There is also a guest house on the other side of the garden, which has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an annexe. The sitting room and one of the bedrooms have views of the lake.

You can take a dip in the villa’s indoor swimming pool while you gaze at the spectacular mountain scenery through the retractable glass wall. Upstairs, there is a master suite with three more double bedrooms complete with marble ensuite bathrooms.

The leafy garden has an outdoor dining area with enough room for 12 people. There’s a barbecue and indoor kitchen above the pool – perfect for alfresco entertaining. As well as the guest house, there is also a two-bedroom caretaker’s house. See more incredible homes on the world's most beautiful lakes.

This spacious penthouse in Mountain Village in south-west Colorado has unrivalled views of the Wilson Range and Telluride ski resort. There are vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that fully show off the spectacular vistas.

At the other end of the living area is a kitchen and breakfast bar, where you can also take in the fabulous views. There is hardwood flooring and the penthouse has four fireplaces with steel and stone surrounds.

There are four bedrooms in total with two master bedroom suites and two guest suites, so plenty of room for visitors. Three of the bedrooms are on the main level while the fourth is upstairs.

You can host a dinner party for 10 in this dining area while everyone enjoys the views. It leads directly from the living area and kitchen, which has two copper sinks and granite worktops.

Take in the views on a summer evening sipping a cocktail on the wraparound veranda. The penthouse has a garage with space for one car and, if you choose to have it managed by the nearby Peaks Resort and Spa, you and your guests can use its amenities. Love this? Check out these perfect penthouses for sale. 

This fairytale house sits in a peaceful location on the east side of Lake Annecy, 50 minutes from Geneva. It has six bedrooms, six bathrooms, extensive gardens, a terrace and a pontoon for mooring boats. 

The terrace spans the full width of the house and has dramatic views of the mountains and water – perfect for entertaining day or night. On the other side of the lake is a nature reserve with walking and cycling trails.

This bedroom on the second floor looks out over the lake, as do all the bedrooms, so you can wake up to beautiful scenery wherever you sleep. There are two more bedrooms on the second floor, two on the third floor and one on the ground floor.

The lounge has parquet floors and a fireplace and opens onto the terrace, so your guests can admire the view as they sip on cocktails, whatever the weather. The ground floor opens onto another terrace and the second-floor bedrooms all have balconies so you can take in the mountain air from almost every room.

You can easily seat 10 in this dining room, which is accessible from both the kitchen and lounge. The parquet floors continue from the lounge and it too opens onto the terrace and commands mountain views. See more amazing fairytale homes people actually live in.

This impressive restored and expanded farmhouse called Burgundy Bourgogne is in the historic town of Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands, 50 miles from Cape Town. It has a dramatic mountain backdrop and comes with a guest house and swimming pool.

If you’ve ever dreamed of producing your own wine, winemaking grapes are grown here and there are also award-winning olive groves. The scenery is spectacular, with lush vineyards and mountain views behind them.

The property comes complete with a wine cellar, spacious enough to store any wine you make or buy to invest in or drink. It also has a gym, snooker and bar room and veranda, so your guests will be thoroughly spoilt.

This beautiful farmhouse kitchen has stone floors, a beamed ceiling and plenty of room for dining. There’s an expansive range cooker, island workspace and centrepiece chandelier, which are sure to impress anyone you’re hosting.

You can relax with friends and family in this comfortable lounge, snuggling up in front of the fire on chilly evenings. This historic house offers luxurious elegance as well as the opportunity to create your own fine wine and food. If this has whet your appetite, check out these moreish vineyard homes for sale. 

This award-winning custom-built home is in Castle Creek Valley, just minutes from the ski resort of Aspen in the Rocky Mountains. It has five bedrooms and sits on six private acres of land, with spectacular mountain, forest and river views.

The dramatic floor-to-ceiling steel windows make the most of the surrounding views and the spacious lounge has one of the property’s two fireplaces for cosy evenings in. There are beautiful wood floors throughout.

Working from home will never be the same again with this jaw-dropping view in front of you. The windows let the light flood in and there’s also an open fire to keep you warm while you’re at your desk.

This spacious bedroom is flooded with light and has forest views all around. The house also has a hot tub so you can truly relax after a day of skiing or walking. With all that fresh air and tranquillity you’re bound to sleep like a log.

There’s an expansive terrace so you can take in the amazing scenery that surrounds this extraordinary house. There’s room for two cars in the garage for when you want to take a spin on the mountain roads or venture further afield. See more ski resort homes that'll blow your mind.