Want To Escape To Sunnier Shores? Here’s The Best Overseas Properties On The Market

Esporles, Mallorca, Spain

Perched on the southern foothills of the Tramuntana Mountains, set above the romantic village of Esporles, this Mallorcan mansion boasts 11 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, three kitchens, two dining rooms and an almost 30 acre plot. Restored in 2007, with interiors by Madrid-born designer Luis Bustamante, these three antique stone houses form a U-shape around a vast patio which offers panoramic views across the surrounding countryside. 

€ 26m, ev-mallorca.com

Via Della Condotta, Florence, Italy

Fancy a room with a view? Just a few steps from Piazza della Signoria and the Duomo, this stylish Florence apartment is set within an 18th century palazzo – said to be built on the site of an ancient tower once owned by a noble family who were known by Dante.

Located on the first floor (where it can be accessed via elevator), the entrance opens onto a double aspect living room featuring high coffered wooden ceilings, a dining room, kitchen and numerous light-drenched windows with E.M Forster-worthy views across Florence’s historic centre. Beyond the three bedrooms in the main sleeping area, there is a living room with custom-built bookshelves as well as a further living area, bedroom and bathroom on the mezzanine level, plus an internal courtyard and cellar down below. 

€4.29m, italy-sothebysrealty.com

Sunfall, Sandy Lane Estate, Barbados

With seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and sweeping ocean views this villa on Barbados’ Platinum Coast conjures up dreams of carefree island life. Inside, the open-plan living space flows through to a modern chef’s kitchen with quartz countertops, while a west-facing saltwater pool, heated hot tub and private gym complete the luxury experience. 

$7.5m, onecaribbeanestates.com

Sant Cugat Del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain

Located right next door to the golf course in of the most coveted locations in Sant Cugat del Vallès, this Spanish property offers contemporary architecture with refined lines, generous proportions and reams of natural light. Boasting a total of seven bedrooms, the master suite offers up double walk-in closets and separate ‘his and hers’ bathrooms. Other key features include the elegant home office, spacious terraces and swimming pool – plus a large space on the lower floor with potential to be developed into a wellness area. 

$10,379,009, sothebysrealty.com

Kallia, Pelponesse, Greece

Gracing the sun-drenched hills of Kilada, this countryside sanctuary is just five minutes away from the seaside port and only 10 minutes away from the cosmopolitan centre of Porto Heli . Completed in 2021, this villa offers up high wooden ceilings, a soft colour palette and panoramic views. With six bedrooms and seven bathrooms (including staff quarters and a family guesthouse) inside, plus a swimming pool, stables, terrace and olive grove outside, this estate spans over 200,000 sqft. The highlight? A private chapel adorned with frescoes by renowned Greek artists Pavlos Samios. 

Price on request, sothebysrealty.gr

Villa San José, Ibiza

Poised 650 ft above sea level, up in the Truntoi mountain range with views across Ibiza, this modern-style villa stands in a private plot of 300,000 sqft surrounded by lush pine forests. Carefully integrated into the rock, the home boasts eight double ensuite bedrooms, plus a full gym, infrared sauna, two whirlpool bathtubs (one with chromotherapy) and a panoramic jacuzzi with room for 12 people on the rooftop – which also boasts a BBQ, Bedouin-style tent and sky lounge with dance floor. And that’s not even mentioning the 100 ft pool complete with waterfalls, a hidden cave and floating cabin, plus the bar, dining area and misting system outside. 

€13m, spain-sothebysrealty.com

Mandarin Oriental Residents, Grand Cayman

Designed by Paris-based architecture studio AW2 Architecture & Interiors, this residential offering grants access to the amenities, wellness, dining and services of a Mandarin Oriental resort but with the privacy of a penthouse. Spanning almost 8,000 sqft, this five-bedroom home boasts an oceanfront terrace and 33 ft infinity pool overlooking the sea.  

$22.8m, moresidencesgrandcayman.com

Altius, Lefkada, Greece

Located above the crystalline waters of Ammousa Bay, this villa has been designed as a natural extension of its natural surroundings – with an expansive outdoor terrace unfolding towards the horizon and an infinity pool dissolving into the Ionian Sea. Spanning six bedrooms, a family room, media room, open-plan kitchen and dining area, every floor provides stunning sea views. 

While a discreet coastal road traces the shoreline below, the villa also enjoys direct access to the waterfront via a private floating pontoon to the front of the property. 

€5.5m, sothebysrealty.gr

Arima, Mallorca, Spain

This newly built villa enjoys a privileged position directly behind the Son Vida golf course – with views of the golf course available on both sides of the home. The open-plan living, dining and kitchen area flows through to the outdoor spaces, where a 55 ft pool is surrounded by landscaped gardens, flat lawns, a covered outdoor lounge, a wooden sun deck, and an outdoor kitchen. The ground level also includes a spacious guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a private office, and a guest toilet. Ascending the home’s private lift, upstairs sits the master bedroom (with ‘his and hers’ wardrobes, an ensuite bathroom and two private terraces), plus two additional ensuite bedrooms on the floor above. 

In case the sea and outdoor pool weren’t enough to quench your thirst, the lower ground floor includes a private spa with a 21 ft indoor pool, sauna, hammam, gym and home cinema, plus a wine cellar hidden behind the floating staircase. 

€12.75m, ev-mallorca.com

Trastevere, Rome, Italy

Located in the heart of Trastevere, in one of Rome’s most iconic squares, this three-storey penthouse sits within an elegant period building with views over the Piazza Santa Maria. The lowest floor hosts the home’s four ensuite bedrooms while the next floor up is the home’s main living area, including a bright living room with a gilded coffered ceiling, a dining room, kitchen, study and guest bathroom. The top floor, meanwhile, offers up a hobby room and terrace. 

€6.5m, italy-sothebysrealty.com

Royal Westmoreland, Barbados

With views across the Caribbean sea, this four-bedroom Barbados estate is integrated into its natural surroundings – with light-filled open-plan living spaces unfolding via sliding doors onto shaded terraces, tropical gardens and a private infinity pool. Alongside concierge services, residents enjoy access to a championship golf course, clubhouse dining, tennis and fitness facilities, and private beach club privileges at Mullins Beach on Barbados’ West Coast.

$12.5m, onecaribbeanestates.com

Portrait, Lefkada, Greece

A rare waterfront retreat on the Ionian island of Lefkada, this property is found at the top of a private peninsula where it enjoys uninterrupted views across the sea and surrounding islands. Designed by an award-winning Swiss architect, the interiors offer up soaring ceilings, double-height windows and an open-plan living-dining-kitchen concept. Elsewhere, the home boasts five bedrooms, six bathrooms, multiple terraces and a solar-heated infinity pool suspended above the sea.

Price upon request, sothebysrealty.gr