Thailand, $4.5 million (£3.5 million)
After The White Lotus’s third season finale, Koh Samui is on everyone’s radar. It’s one of the largest islands in Thailand and has daily flights from Bangkok, Phuket, Singapore, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur, and this six-bedroom villa is ten minutes from the airport. Arranged over four levels, there are views of three different bays including Chaweng, Choeng Mon and beyond to the island of Kho Pan. The plot size is 1,840 sq m and includes an 18.7m x 12.7m wraparound infinity pool, a landscaped garden and a private terrace for the upper-level main suite. There is also a cinema, a gym, a spa treatment room, a games room, two staff rooms and no fewer than 11 bathrooms. samujana.com
Spain, €25 million (£21.5 million)
Designed by Enric Sagnier in 1917, this spectacular property was used as the filming set for Woody Allen’s Vicky Cristina Barcelona in 2008. It is located near Tibidabo on the Putxet hill in Barcelona and is a fine example of Catalan architecture, with Plateresque ornaments and Serlian windows. There are four levels, including a lower-ground floor acting as a wine cellar and a two-bedroom service area accessible from the exterior. On the ground floor there is a dining area with room for 20 guests, and the first floor is almost entirely dedicated to the main bedroom, with two dressing rooms, an impressive en suite, an office and a private south-facing terrace. There are seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms in total, a heated swimming pool, a private garage, a spa and city, mountain and sea views. lucasfox.com
Switzerland, CHF19 million (£16.7 million)
La Paisible (The Peaceful) in Tolochenaz, was the final home of Audrey Hepburn, where she lived from 1967 to 1993 and raised her sons. Dating to the 18th century, there are 21 rooms, including 12 bedrooms, plus eight bathrooms over three levels. It has been updated but still retains its original charm, with elegant façades, terracotta tiled flooring, oak parquet flooring and high ceilings, but with modern conveniences such as the lift that services all floors. There are four acres of grounds with mountain views of the Swiss countryside, lush gardens, shaded walkways and a large pool. Tolochenaz is on the bank of Lake Geneva, and so has nature and serenity while still being well connected to Morges and Lausanne. knightfrank.co.uk; jamesedition.com
Bahamas, $25 million (£19.6 million)
Not one but two private islands in the Bahamas. Frozen Cay and Alder Cay have 83 acres of lagoon, mangrove, sandy beach, turquoise waters and luscious jungle. The islands are only 35 miles from Nassau, accessible via seaplane or yacht, and are self-reliant — with diesel generators, freshwater production and massive cisterns. On Frozen Cay there is a six-bedroom, six-bathroom residence designed for open-air living, with a deck and heated pool. The marina is suitable for vessels up to 100ft, and there is also a manager’s cottage and a staff residence nearby. On Alder Cay there is a five-acre protected lagoon and a fishing camp, including seven guest units and a communal lodge. sothebysrealty.com
Greece, €9.5 million (£8.1 million)
Athenian Legacy is an ivy-clad property in the shadow of the Acropolis. There are four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a private courtyard and parking space for two cars. Inside, there are marble floors, a grand staircase, Hellenic-inspired artwork and antique furnishings. There is also an adjacent house of 257 sq m in need of renovation, but has the potential for three bedrooms and has a roof terrace with 360-degree views. sothebysrealty.gr
New York, $8.95 million (£6.9 million)
A quintessential SoHo industrial loft, this property at 56 Crosby Street was featured in The Devil Wears Prada. The building was originally part of a department store in the early 1900s before being converted into a condominium development in 1999. There are 13ft-high ceilings, brick walls and a bespoke Boffi kitchen designed by Marc Sadler with a Miele gas range. The king-size main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and a generous en suite. There is a second bedroom with an en suite, plus a separate WC, a laundry room, a pantry and a large living space. luxuryportfolio.com
France, €3.75 million (£3.2 million)
Saint-Chartier was once owned by a cousin of Richard the Lionheart and a chamberlain of Napoleon, and it is rumoured that Napoleon’s personal treasure is hidden somewhere on the premises. The château has nine bedrooms, seven bathrooms and 25 reception rooms, and spans five floors, including a basement and 1,450 sq m of grand entrance halls, a Mexican-styled tavern and a staff apartment. There are secret passages, dungeons, a watch tower, monumental fireplaces, parquet floors, a private chapel and panoramic views. The author George Sand, a regular visitor, set her novel Les Maîtres Sonneurs at the château, and other famous visitors include Joan of Arc and Honoré de Balzac. hamptons-international.com
Croatia, €685,000 (£588,000)
Surrounded by nature and only a 30-minute drive from Pula in Istria, this modern single-storey villa has a 27 sq m swimming pool, a terrace and a summer kitchen. The modern kitchen has a pantry and there is also a dining room, a guest WC, a principal bedroom with en suite, two more bedrooms, a family bathroom and a utility room. The interior design was done by Mirna Sišul, a Croatian academic painter and interior designer, including a handcrafted solid oak dining table and solid oak bathroom fixtures. There is underfloor heating throughout, air conditioning, a hydromassage area of the pool and an electric car charger in the parking area. savills.com
Barbados, $450,000 (£348,000)
Just steps from the pristine beaches of the Platinum Coast, The Fitts has apartments with a residents’ swimming pool, a gym, gated security and private parking. The apartments all have two bedrooms, two bathrooms and contemporary kitchens with quartz countertops and German appliances and terraces. Holetown is a short drive away, for shops and fine dining. onecaribbeanestates.com
Turkey, £169,950
This two-bedroom penthouse has been recently upgraded and is for sale fully furnished, ten minutes away from the beach. Some 100 sq m of living space includes a kitchen, a spacious terrace with a hot tub with sea views, an open-plan living area and en suite bathrooms in both bedrooms. It is part of the Horizon Sky complex, with access to seven swimming pools, a children’s pool and play area, a café, sports facilities, security and laundry services. It is in Iasos, on the northwest coast of Bodrum, and has views of the Aegean Sea. The airport is a 45-minute drive away. spotblue.com
