This grand two-storey home in the desirable Doctor Phillips area of Orlando sits on a half-acre plot. The palatial property features an imposing circular driveway and a regal arched porch, as well as a generous four-car garage. With six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, there's more than enough space to host visitors, plus there are even separate guest quarters above the garage.

The bathroom is in a separate room and features a free-standing bath that doubles up as a shower, along with a marble sink and plenty of built-in storage space. On the market for $1 million (£775k), this apartment may not have space on its side, but it still has all the luxury amenities you could need, including air-conditioning. 

This handsome beachside retreat sits in the gated community of Destin Pointe in Florida and benefits from panoramic views across the Gulf of Mexico. Inside, the plush pad is the perfect waterside haven, offering three bedrooms and three bathrooms with just under 1,850 square feet of living space.

At the back of the house sits a wide deck that looks out over the lake, providing plenty of space to enjoy the great outdoors. Residents will have access to an array of luxury amenities too, as Destin Pointe provides access to 24-hour security, two swimming pools, a hot tub and tennis courts. 

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Nestled in over 71 acres of private land, this quaint farmhouse is set well back from the road, featuring an imposing driveway that leads up to the main house. The farm itself has plenty of fenced pastures, barns and outbuildings, plus a scenic stream that only adds more charm to the picturesque estate. 

Also found on the ground floor, the bright and airy family-sized dining space features double French doors and a stylish country-style kitchen with a central island and adjoining pantry. 

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This restored country home in central Italy sits in 25 acres of private land and boasts its own vineyard, olive groves and ancient woodland, set amongst the rolling Tuscan hills. Innovative as well as idyllic, the property uses solar panels to provide hot water, while underfloor heating keeps the house warm in the winter months. 

Upstairs there are three large bedrooms decked out with characterful green shutters, plus a master suite with a private terrace and a reading room located in the tower above. Situated to the rear of the house, the fifth bedroom also offers a self-contained kitchenette that's ideal for visitors.

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This two-bedroom, two-bathroom flat sits in the affluent London neighbourhood of Kensington and is on the market for $1 million (£775k). With private gated entry and off-street parking, this pad may be snug but it's got no shortage of style. 

While small, the kitchen is high-end, with no amenity overlooked. Country-style cabinets are complimented by black granite worktops and modern pendant light fixtures. The square kitchen island sits next to the cosy dining room table, which is the perfect space to enjoy a gourmet meal for two.

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According to Zillow, the average asking price for a home in the city of San Francisco is almost $1.3 million (£1m), so it's not surprising that this tiny 888-square-foot apartment is on the market for $989,000 (£765k). With an open floor plan and a private patio, the sleek one-bedroom property has hardwood floors throughout and floor-to-ceiling windows that bathe the living room in light.

Sitting in an elevated position overlooking a landscape of vineyards and rolling hills filled with cattle, this new-build property in Mount Torrens, Australia, has four bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. Featuring a traditional brick facade, over-sized Western Red Cedar barn doors offer a dramatic first impression, leading through into a large entrance hall with double-height ceilings. 

This picture-perfect home in San Antonio, Texas, has recently been restored and is on the market for just shy of $1 million (£775k) at $998,000 (£773k). The charming two-storey home features a stone and stucco exterior complete with a turret, as well as a tiled roof and a picturesque balcony. 

Spacious and airy, the 3,304-square-foot house offers three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. Outside, the flagstone patio surrounds the kidney-shaped pool, which is perfect for the humid Texas summer. The property also comes with a detached two-car garage and a tranquil courtyard surrounded by lush lawns. 

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According to property firm CBRE’s fifth annual Global Living report, the average price of a home in Hong Kong in 2019 is more than HK$9.3 million ($1.2m/£930k). With so many people taking up residence in the packed city, even small apartments are becoming unaffordable. It's no surprise that this cosy 708-square-foot apartment is on the market for a staggering $930,000 (£720k).

While small, the apartment comes with everything a city dweller needs, including two bathrooms, a modern kitchen and solid wood flooring. The three snug bedrooms overlook the waterfront and benefit from panoramic sea vistas. Image waking up to that view!

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This impressive Grade II-listed home sits just outside the village of Leverington in Cambridgeshire in the UK and has been in the current owner's family for 75 years. Built around 1720, the regal estate is surrounded by a large garden and over three acres of land, comprising verdant lawns, mature trees, paddocks and a pond that was said to have inspired novelist Oliver Goldsmith.

Situated on a three-acre lot in Leesburg, Virginia, this stately-looking five-bedroom home has panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. On the market for $1.1 million (£850k), the estate features a long, private driveway set against a rolling landscape of mature trees and manicured lawns.

Inside, the property's interior is just as elegant as its exterior. The ground level features a formal dining room with classic wainscoting, as well as a living room with a cosy gas-burning fireplace. The light and bright sunroom has hardwood floors, while the regal home office comes complete with French doors that lead out to the landscaped grounds.

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Impressive dual staircases lead up to the grand master suite that features a sitting area, two large walk-in wardrobes and a luxurious ensuite bathroom. Ideal for hosting, the grand property also houses a wet bar and games room in the basement, so you'll never tire of ways to while away the time here.

Located in Tucson, Arizona, this sizeable property includes a 4,560-square-foot main house and a 237-square-foot guest house. On the market for $1.1 million (£850k), it sits at the end of a cul-de-sac and features sweeping views that look out across the city and the rugged mountain vistas.

Elsewhere, a games room and snug den are located on the lower level of the palatial property – ideal for a family. Outside, there's a stone-paved terrace with access to the swimming pool, plus just under an acre of land to enjoy. Just off the driveway, you'll also find a guest house with an additional bedroom for hosting visitors in style.

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Found in the South Carolina town of Bluffton, this colonial-style home sits on almost half an acre of land and is currently on the market for just shy of $1 million (£775k). With over 4,700 square feet of living space spread over two separate buildings, it's the perfect property for multi-generational living. 

The main house features three bedrooms and three bathrooms, while the adjacent guest house comes with two bedrooms and one bathroom – ideal for hosting extended family. Backing onto Lake Arrowhead, the home has panoramic views of the water that can be admired from the swimming pool and firepit in the garden. Not bad for a million bucks!

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