For sale at £175m, this duplex penthouse at One Hyde Park in Knightsbridge is Britain’s priciest home. Photo: Sotheby’s International Realty/JamesEdition
Although Knight Frank reported that global sales of super-prime residential properties — those costing $10m or more — slowed down in the third quarter, 2024 has still seen a substantial number of record-breaking deals and listings at the top of the market. These are some of the most interesting.
The striking tower is right on the waterfront. Photo: Aston Martin
When the final Sky Penthouse in this 66-storey tower sold in February, it became the most costly property in downtown Miami’s history.
The 9,573 square-foot branded residence is the last word in luxury, with four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, staff quarters, a gym and an indoor pool, plus a massive outdoor terrace and access to four floors of unrivalled amenities.
These include two cinemas, a boxing gym, a playroom, a virtual golf room and a beauty salon. Fortunately there’s a garage and valet parking as the penthouse came with a bespoke Aston Martin (AML.L) DBX supercar. Via David Rocca at The Agency.
Every day feels like a holiday here. Photo: Christie’s International Real Estate
Currently the French Caribbean island’s priciest listing, this secluded compound perches on a lush hillside overlooking Colombier beach, which can only be reached on foot or by boat. It consists of nine bungalows and lush tropical gardens arranged around a central pool deck, lounge and bar with 180-degree ocean and island views.
An extensive multimillion-dollar renovation by award-winning interior designer Rémi Tessier was completed recently. By Sibarth Real Estate, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate.
This stucco-fronted townhouse was fully renovated prior to selling. Photo: Zoopla
The most expensive abode sold on Zoopla in the past 12 months was this grand period townhouse a stone’s throw from Hyde Park and Harrods. It’s on Grosvenor Crescent, which appears on Lloyds’ list of the UK’s most expensive streets, with an average price of just under £14m.
The stucco-fronted property has been renovated to the highest standard and fully interior designed, and has six ensuite bedrooms, elegant reception rooms, a formal dining room, a chef’s kitchen and a spa.
La Dune sold at auction for substantially less than it was once listed for. Photo: Concierge Auctions/Gavin Zeigler
The new owner of this sprawling seaside estate might regard it as something of a bargain as it was once listed for $150m, making it the most expensive property in the Hamptons, the summer playground of Manhattan’s high society.
Having gone on and off the market for a number of years, it finally sold at auction in January. La Dune consists of two oceanfront mansions — one built in 1892 and the other in 2001 — along with four acres of landscaped grounds and 400 feet of beach frontage.
Woody Allen fans will probably recognise it as many scenes in his 1978 film Interiors were shot here. Sold via Concierge Auctions.
This modern mansion was the first home in Colorado to sell for over $100m. Photo: David O Marlow
As the world’s most expensive ski resort, Aspen is no stranger to multi-million dollar properties. Yet it’s likely that quite a few jaws dropped when a 22,400 square foot mansion changed hands in April as it was the first to break the $100m barrier in the entire state of Colorado.
Occupying a four-and-a-half acre site close to the slopes of the exclusive Red Mountain neighbourhood, the house has 11 bedrooms, 17 bathrooms and enjoys sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. It’s believed that the purchaser paid cash. Through Riley Warwick of Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
Once complete, this estate could provide several profitable income streams. Photo: Douglas Elliman
Despite laying claim to the highest price tag in California, Casa Grande is a work in progress. When complete this 42 acre mixed-use estate will include a 38,000 square foot mansion with all-round ocean, mountain, and sea views, guest and staff accommodation, a barn and stabling for up to 10 horses, all with planning permission in place.
Three flats, offices and storage facilities have already been built, and there’s a working avocado farm, a citrus grove and potential to set up a thriving agave business that could produce tequila or mescal. For sale via John Stanaland and David Stoll of Douglas Elliman
One Hyde Park offers unparalled luxury, service and security. Photo: Sotheby’s International Realty/JamesEdition
It’s only fitting that the priciest property currently listed in the UK is in its most exclusive development on the most expensive street. This 10th and 11th floor penthouse is spread over 18,000 square feet, looks out over Hyde Park and boasts a double-height reception room, wraparound terraces, five bedrooms with ensuite marble bathrooms, a cocktail bar, cinema, two studies, a spa and staff suite.
One Hyde Park is managed by the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and residents can book bespoke services such as a maid and catering. Through Becky Fatemi of Sotheby’s International Realty and JamesEdition.
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