The Best Overseas Properties On The Market This Month

By Isabel Dempsey

3 weeks ago

A place in the sun


Britain may be uncharacteristically sunny right now, but come autumn that sun will be sure to slink back behind the clouds. Need a place where you can soak-up Vitamin D all year round? Whether you permanently want to escape the (often) dreary skies of Britain or are simply thinking of buying up a part-time holiday home abroad, we’ve rounded up a handful of the best overseas properties on the market. From Spanish villas and Caribbean estates to Grecian sanctuaries and private islands, read on to discover your next dream home.

Castleton, Kentucky USA

Spanning 951 acres, Castleton encompasses a 19th century Greek Revival mansion, 16 historic barns, 10 homes, a stone tower, and an equine cemetery. Since it was founded in 1793, its pastures have been home to multiple Thoroughbred champions. The former home of Ryanair co-founder Tony Ryan, this impressive property is being auctioned off on 28 October at Keeneland’s exclusive Championship Sale – the world’s largest Thoroughbred auction house.

Guide price of $57,500,000, sothebysrealty.com

(Image Credit: Pending Media for Bluegrass Sotheby’s International Realty)

Castleton

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Hibiscus, Mustique

A new addition to Mustique’s luxurious property portfolio, this five-bedroom villa features a hot tub, private bar, gym, firepit, and views over the iconic Macaroni Beach. And with a butler, house manager, chef, two gardeners and two housekeepers on hand, you can really put your feet up.

From £45,000 per week (including staff), mustique-island.com

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Cedar Cliff, Connecticut, USA

The Greenwich home of four-time Emmy award-winning TV presenter Kathie Lee Gifford, this property is layered with history. It occupies the former grounds of railroad magnate Henry Francis Shoemaker’s compound and it later served as the backdrop of the iconic Cedar Cliff Beach Club in the 1920s. Set on a 2.91-acre gated peninsula in Riverside and elevated high above the flood zone, this Mediterranean-style villa offers access to a private beach and watercraft facilities, as well as approximately 1,250 ft of direct water frontage and sweeping views across Long Island Sound. Beyond the eight bedrooms, the property includes a three-level elevator, professional recording studio, private office, wine cellar and a screening room. Outside: a manicured lawn extending down to the shoreline, terraces, a stone pier and deep-water dock, a seaside tennis court with pergola, and a pool and spa with cabana, fitness centre, kitchenette, bathroom and changing rooms. 

$100,000,000, sothebysrealty.com

(Image Credit: Daniel Milstein for Sotheby’s International Realty)

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Son Sardina, Mallorca, Spain

Want to save on your avocado toast habit? This 215,000 sqft estate features its very own productive avocado plantation which generates around €2,000 per month. Surrounded by nature, a large swimming pool and ‘chill out’ area, this estate also holds a tourist license, giving it value even when you’re away. 

€1,850,000, ev-mallorca.com

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Linea, Naxos, Greece

Located on the Greek island of Naxos, the key allure of this estate is its art studio with sea and mountain views, alongside a self-contained guest house, a fully equipped gym and a media room. Outside, a 25-metre heated swimming pool with a hot tub is surrounded by landscaped gardens and lounge areas, with an additional three plots of land offering development potential. 

€4,950,000, sothebysrealty.gr

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Località Savinè, Belluno, Italy

Set in one of the most sought-after pockets of the Sellaronda circuit, this chalet offers equal parts traditional alpine character and contemporary comfort. Spread over three levels, on the ground floor sits the wellness area, complete with a sauna, Turkish bath, emotional shower, indoor pool and hot tub. 

Price upon request, sothebysrealty.com

Località Savinè

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Ramatuelle, France

This Mediterranean-facing property is set within a secure, gated private residence in Ramatuelle. Designed by Claude Misbach in the 1970s, this modernist villa has a distinctive honeycomb shape – its sculptural lines and generous volume making it a unique property on the Saint-Tropez peninsula. The property includes seven en-suite bedrooms, an independent apartment, wellness area, pool and pool house, mooring buoy, garage and carport. 

€28,500,000, engelvoelkers.com

Ramatuelle

Villa Mika, La Quinta, Spain

This light-filled residence in La Quinta is nestled within one of the more elevated positions on the Marbella golf valley, enjoying panoramic views to the La Concha Mountain and the Mediterranean. Key features include the terraces, private elevator, BBQ space, heated swimming pool, two kitchens, gym, TV room, guest bedrooms and garage. 

€6,900,000, spain-sothebysrealty.com

Villa Mika

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Tresia, Athens, Greece

Set in the northern suburb of Ekali, this estate brings together three fully independent houses into one residency with wellness facilities, an elevator, staff quarters and secluded landscaped gardens with pool. Designed around the central garden, each house is arranged over three levels, embracing neo-classical grandeur with white façades, colonnaded halls, marble and gilt finishes, and chandelier-lit reception rooms. The residence also offers a five-car garage, sauna, jacuzzi, solar infrastructure and water desalination, and is eligible for both the Golden Visa and the Greek Non-Dom Program.

 €6,000,000, sothebysrealty.gr

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1360 Laurel Way, California, USA

Brought to life by designer and developer Ramtin Ray Nosrati, this Beverly Hills property is just a stone’s throw from Beverly Hills Hotel and the world-famous shopping centre, Rodeo Drive. With views stretching across Downtown LA and the Pacific, this six-bedroom, 10-bathroom home makes for an idyllic retreat. Perfect for fashion lovers, the owner’s wardrobe is believed to be among the largest residential closets ever permitted in Los Angeles. The residence also features a double-height foyer, extensive indoor-outdoor entertaining spaces, floor-to-ceiling glass, landscaped grounds with waterfalls and water features, all within a private gated setting. 

$53,000,000, knightfrank.co.uk

1360 Laurel Way

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La Nera, Biella, Italy

With a name deriving from a local folklore tale of forbidden love, this blush-tinged estate is steeped in romance. Nestled in four hectares of private, mature parkland in the hills of Biella, La Nera is surrounded by views stretching from the Biella Alps across to Valsesia and the Canavese. Dating back to the early 19th century, the property was later extended in 1926 before undergoing a full restoration in the mid-1990s. A second section, partially embedded into the hillside, was renovated and expanded between 1997 and 2000. 

 €1,800,000, italy-sothebysrealty.com

La Nera

La Posada, Mallorca, Spain

Originally built around 1940, this Mallorcan holiday home was bought by the American investor, Howard Marks, co-founder and co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management in 2014. With the help of acclaimed US interior designer Michael Smith (previously selected by the Obamas to redesign the residential quarters of The White House), this property was completely gutted and re-designed into the villa you see today. The main residence features seven bedrooms with terraces – including two master suites – while a separate two-bedroom guest house and staff quarters provide additional accommodation. 

€46,000,000, engelvoelkers.com

La Posada

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Argyronisos, Greece

First discovered and acquired in 1961, this private island has been carefully preserved as an organic olive farm, a family home, and a private wellness retreat. Spanning 60 acres of rolling hills, ancient olive trees, cypress groves, wildflowers, and small private coves, this is the epitome of paradise. On the island sits a sprawling main residence, a two storey villa, stone house, caretaker’s cottage, Olive House and Mason’s House, and the historic St. Anargiri Church.

Price upon request, engelvoelkers.com

Argyronisos

Oia Splendour, Santorini, Greece

Perched on a cliff, this property enjoys views of the vibrant blue Caldera – and on clear days, the island of Crete. The eight bedrooms are carved into the rock in the island’s traditional cave house style, each offering a living-dining area, kitchenette, terrace, bedroom and ensuite bathroom. A swimming pool and a pool house with a kitchen and bar are used as the main gathering points, ideal for al fresco relaxing and entertaining. Other features include three open-air hot tubs, a fireplace in the master bedroom, and auxiliary storage areas. 

$10,373,132, christiesrealestate.com

Oia Splendour

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Anassa, Corfu, Greece

Positioned on Corfu’s north-east coast near Agni Bay, this estate overlooks the Ionian Sea. Built from local stone and surrounded by landscaped grounds, the six-bedroom residence boasts an elevator, home cinema, steam room and infinity pool carved directly into the hillside. Down below, a private cove and jetty provide access to the azure blue water. 

€9,500,000, sothebysrealty.gr

Anassa

Stars of Mykonos, Mykonos, Greece

Split across two villas, and a one-bedroom guest cottage, this Grecian estate includes a total of 11 bedroom suites (plus two staff bedrooms). Each house has its own kitchen, reception room, terraces and swimming pool – while fitness enthusiasts can make the most of the ocean-facing gym. 

$17,288,553, christiesrealestate.com

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38 Seaside Drive, Guana Cay, Bahamas 

Nestled within over two acres of land, this secluded estate offers 320 ft of frontage along the Sea of Abaco with a deep-water pontoon, a 25,000 lb boat lift, a jet ski lift and scuba facilities. Stone pathways weave through tropical landscaping to the shore, while expansive wraparound porches and secluded outdoor spaces are ideal for soaking up the views. 

$4,800,000, sothebysrealty.com

38 Seaside Drive, Guana Cay

Buttonwood Harbour Front Estate, Harbour Island, Bahamas 

Set on a half-acre plot with 142 ft harbour frontage, this residence includes over 2,600 sqft of private dockage, three boat lifts and deep-water access. Beyond its boating credentials, a 150ft deck along the harbour’s edge connects to the five-bedroom home, with its indoor and outdoor wet bars, heated pool and views across the harbour. The residence is surrounded by mature tropical landscaped gardens and is just moments from Pink Sand Beach and its amenities.

$17,950,000, sothebysrealty.com

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Santa Ponsa Calvià Balears, Mallorca, Spain

Set within 145,000 sqft of landscaped grounds in the exclusive enclave of Santa Ponsa, this Mallorcan villa boasts nearly 20,500 sqft of living space. Arranged across multiple self-contained residences, it provides 10 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms. Outside, sits a tennis court and a large swimming pool with a bar area, surrounded by terraces and patios. Beyond the grounds are open views across the neighbouring golf course, with glimpses of the Mediterranean sea. 

£21,570,734, johndwood-international.com

Santa Ponsa Calvià Balears

Ibiza, Spain

Nestled in the centre of Ibiza, this hilltop estate is only a 10 minutes’ drive from Ibiza Town, Santa Gertrudis and Santa Eulalia. Designed by the island’s renowned architect Blakstad, this modern, five-bedroom finca boasts a pool, terraces and views across the surrounding valley. 

€7,750,000, ev-ibiza.com

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Crown Pigeon Island, North Eleuthera, Bahamas

If there’s one thing that will always get our attention, it’s a private island. An 11-acre plot set in the crystalline water of North Eleuthera in the Caribbean, this tropical paradise comes equipped with a private helipad, golf course, marina and three oceanfront villas. Don’t be put off by the name, crowned pigeons are much more fabulous than their city cousins. 

$39,500,000, sothebysrealty.com

crown pigeon island

Rocco Forte Verdura, Sicily, Italy

Set with Rocco Forte Verdura’s 230-hectare resort, residents of this four-bedroom villa gain a complimentary two-year membership to the its championship golf course – plus access to the hotel’s 5* amenities, 10 restaurants/bars, private beach and Irene Forte Spa. From the pergola-shaded terrace, landscaped garden and infinity pool outdoors, to the ensuite bedrooms indoors, this home enjoys panoramic views across the Sicilian landscape. 

€4,240,000, roccofortehotels.com

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Villa Salimar, Mallorca, Spain

A one-of-a-kind seaside estate set in the picturesque landscape of Santa Ponsa, Mallorca, Villa Salimar is only a stone’s throw from the island’s buzzy harbours and first-class golfing. Designed in 1954 by renowned local architect Pere Garau, this Mallorcan home draws on the island’s natural beauty – terraces that gaze out at crystal seas and locally-sourced materials which feel at-one with the landscape. More recently renovated in 2020, its traditional aesthetic is complemented by a host of modern amenities, including a sauna, elevator and air con. Beyond the seven-bedroom home and guest flat, the real magic lays outdoors among the 1.3 acre plot. Here, Mediterranean plants, vibrant flowers, and centuries-old trees invite you to bask in the sun, while the pool and outdoor kitchen create the ideal spot for al fresco entertaining. 

€34,450,000, engelvoelkers.com

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