The world's most spectacular modern homes
Modern masterpieces
From an English estate to a sustainable Dallas home, these properties have been shortlisted for HGTV's Ultimate House Hunt, as they search for the world's most amazing contemporary homes. With clean lines, bold cantilevers, large windows and minimalist style, these properties represent the huge appetite for modern, beautifully-designed homes all over the world.
Serene haven in the Hamptons
This sleek modern two-story home in the Hamptons is one of nine properties that were shortlisted in the Modern Masterpieces category in HGTV's Ultimate House Hunt competition. This 278 square metre New York house is angled to provide views of the waterfront and pool through the large glass walls.
Serene haven in the Hamptons
From the entrance, a stairway leads to an open-plan living area, dining room and kitchen. The house exudes clean modern design, with recessed spotlights, a streamlined handrail and neutral contemporary decor throughout.
Serene haven in the Hamptons
Walls of glass offer views in many of the rooms, including this modern reception room which has a sleek fireplace and access to the scenic balcony.
Serene haven in the Hamptons
The lower floor is home to this family room. The rich textures make a welcoming space to relax and the patio doors give immediate access to the swimming pool.
Elegant estate in the United Kingdom
This incredible modern residence is located near Windsor Castle, the location of Meghan and Harry's royal wedding. It has three floors of luxurious living space and includes a home gym, equestrian facilities and a tennis court.
Elegant estate in the United Kingdom
Sitting on 40 acres of land, the house has a spacious entrance hall with a vaulted ceiling and modern fireplace plus beautiful windows that allow views of the second floor. Overall the house has six bedrooms, plus an extra three for any staff, all of which are ensuite.
Elegant estate in the United Kingdom
Most of the furniture was custom designed to fit into the space. In this room a curved sofa gets a prime view of the fireplace and sweeping backyard. Glass walls slide back to join the indoor and outdoor space.
Elegant estate in the United Kingdom
This indoor pool complete with hot tub matches the modern design of the rest of the house and means residents can swim, despite the unpredictable British weather. When temperatures rise the glass doors fold back to open up the space to the outside.
South African home with terrace views
This 'modern castle in the sky' in Johannesburg is a rooftop penthouse that offers panoramic views of the city and those incredible South African skies. At the heart of the design is this incredible outdoor space, complete with a lawn, swimming pool and day beds.
South African home with terrace views
Inside, the decor has a luxurious style in a light, neutral palette. The marble and wood staircase connects the property's three levels and creates extra spaces on the landing whether the owners have added designer sofas and a baby grand piano.
South African home with terrace views
The minimalist home office is the perfect place to complete a hard days work with its mirrored desk and glass nesting tables. The design has been kept streamlined so as not to takeaway from the breathtaking views.
South African home with terrace views
This fantastic apartment uses the best of contemporary architecture. and landscaping to create vantage points and get the best from its penthouse position, so there are sunset views from the pool, hot tub, or one of the many seating areas on the third floor.
Island retreat with infinity pool in St. Barts
This island retreat in St. Barts is on the market for $11.2 million (£8.4m) and comes with its own landing strip, nature trails and equestrian facilities. At the heart of the design is an open-air living and dining space that seamlessly sits alongside the terraces and an infinity pool. Either side of the space is a bedroom with the master suite sitting on the floor above.
Island retreat with infinity pool in St. Barts
Villa Artepea opens up completely to its amazing surroundings thanks to the vanishing boundary walls and deeply shaded patios, giving views over nearby St Jean Bay.
Island retreat with infinity pool in St. Barts
One of the home's four bedrooms is located on the ground floor with a sliding glass door connecting it to the outdoor space, perfect for a quick dip in the pool before dinner or just drinking in the scenery.
Island retreat with infinity pool in St. Barts
A patio gives way to a slim infinity pool and unbelievable views of the bay. The villa is listed for sale with Sibarth Real Estate.
Ranch house in Colorado
This mid-century modern style home in Boulder, Colorado has a comfortable four bedrooms and six bathrooms. Limestone walls combined with soaring panels of glass and steel to create the amazing exterior design.
Ranch house in Colorado
The house, known as Flapjack Farm, is for sale for $10 million (£7.8m). It is arranged into three wings and uses natural materials in the design that reference its incredible location, set within a grove of mature cottonwood, oak and spruce trees.
Ranch house in Colorado
The open-plan living room is a benchmark in modern interior design, using steel beams and exposed wooden planks to create a feature ceiling. The mid-century style decor and furniture are flawlessly put togther to create a unified look that extends through the whole house.
Ranch house in Colorado
Outside, as well as the pool there is a hot tub, screened-in porch and 15 acres of additional land filled with magnificent cottonwood trees and plenty of big sky views.
Cantilevered home in Canada
From any angle this dramatic house in Quebec, Canada is stunning and makes the most of its majestic location. It's spread over three floors and has been designed with floor-to-ceiling windows to make the most of the views.
Cantilevered home in Canada
The amazing open-plan living and dining space takes full advantage of the sweeping vistas. From the designer sofa to the geometric statement light, every detail of this home is clean and modern.
Cantilevered home in Canada
The wood-panelled hallway and staircase give off a warm glow thanks to the wood's rich hues helping to break up the white theme in the rest of the house.
Cantilevered home in Canada
500 meters up, this minimalist bedroom commands excellent views and has an ensuite, open plan bathroom. It's on the market for $1.2 million (£900k), making it the most affordable option on this property hotlist.
Sophisticated Hollywood Hills home
Perched high in the Hollywood Hills above Los Angeles, this five-bedroom home is sleek and modern with views across the entire city. The house is on sale for $36.9 million (£27.8m).
Sophisticated Hollywood Hills home
the house was conceived of and designed for its art-loving European owner and features a bar, wine room and sculptures. The interior design of the home has sky-high ceilings and a clean, open feel with double-height glass walls and bespoke hand-fitted details like this wooden latticework.
Sophisticated Hollywood Hills home
One of the many bathrooms has been placed on a balcony with a seamless sliding door, making it hard to tell where the indoor ends and the outdoors begins.
Sophisticated Hollywood Hills home
Reflection pools with fire pits grace the entrance and motor court, which offers plenty of space to park a few sports cars.
State-of-the-art San Francisco townhouse
Set in the streets of San Francisco, this urban, sleek townhouse is airy and open with four bedrooms and four bathrooms set out over 259 square metres. It's on the market for $3 million (£2.26m).
State-of-the-art San Francisco Townhouse
In the living room, two roof lights and a bi-folding door across the back wall folds away to connect the relaxed, stylish space with the small garden.
State-of-the-art San Francisco townhouse
The living room backs onto the open-plan kitchen with built-in designer appliances and natural wooden floors.
State-of-the-art San Francisco townhouse
Upstairs, huge doors open up to connect the three bedrooms on the upper floor to a wide balcony.
Sustainably-designed Dallas home
This 402 square-metre home is located in Dallas' Urban Reserve neighbourhood, which is a hub of sustainably designed modern homes that embrace their natural surroundings. Materials for this hoose were sourced from the local area with minimal impact on the environment.
Sustainably-designed Dallas home
The low furniture was chosen to maximise the views of the surrounding woodland. The comfortable but contemporary furnishings also fit the modern style of the Dallas home, currently on the market for $3.5 million (£2.6m).
Sustainably-designed Dallas home
The concrete floors are a sustainable choice but are also durable and hard wearing. In the kitchen, the floor is balanced out by warm wooden cabinets and elegant marble worktops.
Sustainably-designed Dallas home
The stone from the deck is also locally sourced, and the heated pool can be enjoyed all year round.
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