The World's Most Stunning Seaside Properties

Australia
Whale Watcher

Located in a neighbourhood of notable business, film and TV personalities, this curvaceous, state-of-the-art residence is just 50m away from Sydney's Whale Beach. The estate boasts an abundance of sunlit terraces on each of its four levels and ocean views from most of its rooms. Its expansive living area comprises formal and informal alcoves and is set on the elevated ground floor with towering ceilings and removable glass panel walls. The house comes with five bedrooms: three on the upper level with access to balconies and two on the ground floor capable of forming a self-contained guest family suite with a wet bar and rumpus room. Other features include a saltwater pool, extensive under-house storage and an automatic garage big enough for three cars. Listed through Raine & Horne, the estimated price of the property is US$10 million.
 

Raine & Horne; Tel: +61 299 744 311; www.palmbeachrealestate.com.au

Cambodia
Island Living

Song Saa Private Island is an eco-friendly resort just an hour’s seaplane ride from Siem Reap and Phnom Penh or a 20-minute speedboat trip from Sihanoukville. A sustainable sanctuary of uncompromising luxury, the estate consists of just 27 rainforest, beach and over-water villas with thatched roofs inspired by Cambodian fishing village structures. Each villa comes with either one or two bedrooms and a private pool. Soon to come onto the market, too, is the over-water Royal villa featuring a private jetty and exclusive use of the resort’s boat. Shared facilities include an over-water restaurant and lounge, large infinity-edged pool, gym, spa and wellness centre, yoga and meditation centre and a beachside water sports centre. The properties are for private ownership on 99-year leases. Priced from US$600,000 via CB Richard Ellis, all villas offer an eight per cent guaranteed yield for five years.
 

CB Richard Ellis Group; Tel: +66 2 654 1111; www.cbre.co.th

Hawaii
Ocean Idyll

Located along the most desirable stretch of the world-famous Kailua beach, this stunning five-star resort-style estate would satisfy even the most discriminating tastes. Designed by renowned architect Peter Vincent and built in 2008 by Sutton Construction on a 0.2-hectare lot, the grand main house and large guest house are set at both ends of a courtyard featuring a classic, elongated heated pool lined with lounge chairs and swaying palms. Upstairs are two spacious master suites that boast breathtaking panoramic ocean views and a luxurious bathroom, spa tub and private lanai. The interiors are dramatically designed with great attention to detail and include eight bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms in 7,600sqft of combined roofed area. Features include an elegant fine dining area, gourmet kitchen, hardwood and marble flooring, media room, steam sauna, central air conditioning, security system, generator and a two-car garage. And then there’s the pristine white sandy beach right on your doorstep. On sale at US$12 million through Choi International.
 

Choi International; Tel: +808 734 7711; www.choireralty.com

Cayman Islands
Tax Haven

Positioned along a seemingly endless beach on Cayman Kai, Tara’s Dream is the ultimate residence. It includes every modern convenience imaginable for carefree living in one of the world’s most enviable locations. Inside the walled estate are the accommodation buildings surrounded by a garden full of palms and shrubs. The main residence features a great room with 8m-high ceilings, a professional-grade chef’s kitchen and stunning French windows framing the mesmerising sea views of the Sand Bar. This is where the master suite and the second guest bedroom are. The former consists of a bathroom with spa, dressing room and private study; the latter has plenty of storage and its own entrance. Linked to this building is the double garage with another three ensuite bedrooms. Additionally, three sheltered and sandy cove lots are available for sale via Knight Frank. Sized approximately 15,242 square foot with 30 metres of sandy beach frontage, they’re on the market for US$4.75 million a piece.
 

Knight Frank; Tel: +44 0207 861 1073; www.knightfrank.co.uk

Spain
Cliff Hanger

The aroma and intense blue colour of the Mediterranean Sea are part and parcel of this luxury clifftop villa on the Costa Blanca coastline. This private, sea-facing property has two interconnected levels that combine modern details with traditional Mediterranean architecture to perfection. On the upper floor, both the spacious living area and sitting room adjacent to the functional kitchen are seamlessly connected via glass doors to the main terrace. The terrace itself is the ideal spot for admiring sea views, dining outdoors, sunbathing or enjoying a refreshing dip in the pool. The lower level is composed of a gym, sauna, bathroom and a multipurpose room leading to a private terrace that houses an open-air Jacuzzi pool. The property comes with a garage for two cars and a total of four bedrooms, three in the right wing, all with private terraces, and one at the lower level. The master bedroom on the upper floor has an ensuite bathroom and even a dressing area. Priced at US$2.97 million, this beauty is available through Luxury Homes by Vapf.
 

Luxury Homes by Vapf; Tel: +34 96 573 40 17; www.luxuryhomesinspain.com

Turks and Caicos Islands
Lucky In Love

A Turks and Caicos hideaway located in the elite Turtle Tail, Serendib is a luxury villa that comes with its own private white sand beach. The house boasts six bedrooms, all of which possess spectacular ocean or marina views. Features include an infinity pool, a gym, a tennis court and a home theatre. The main residence is linked to a guesthouse and a staff house, both with their own rooms. The backdrop of bright-blue water also makes the spot an ideal location for small weddings (a maximum of 100 guests can be served). Covering a total of 1.3 hectares with approximately 10,000sqft of interior space, the property is priced at US$11.9million and is available through Grace Bay Realty.

Grace Bay Realty; Tel: 649 941 4105; www.gracebayrealty.com

United States
A River Runs Through It

Built in 1999 by an award-winning architect, this contemporary and stylish home on the beachfront in Easton is spectacular both inside and out. White reigns supreme and complements the Calgary River rock fireplace to perfection. The house’s floor-to-ceiling windows and dramatic open floor plan are other highlights, creating a wonderful “on the beach” effect. Not only does the property offer unparalleled views of Tuckerman’s Reef and Newport’s Historic Cliff Walk, but it’s also only two minutes away from downtown Newport. At 3,650sqft, it comes with three bedrooms, four bathrooms and carries a price tag of US$4.75 million. Available through Gustave White.
 

Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty; Tel: 401-849-3000; www.gustavewhite.com