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House, Wyoming, US, $23mn
What A newly-completed six-bedroom home featuring an open-plan kitchen/dining/living area with large windows and a vaulted ceiling with exposed steel beams. Other areas for relaxation include a media room, a sauna and an outdoor dining space.
Where A 20-minute drive north-west of the resort town of Jackson, Wyoming. Jackson Hole airport, which serves domestic routes, is a half-hour drive from the house.
Why The primary suite has a private deck from which to take in the panoramic views of the peaks at the southern end of the Teton Range. For colder days, there is a reading nook behind the bedroom’s double-sided fireplace.
Who Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty
House, Western Cape, South Africa, R18.5mn ($1.04mn)
What A modern property with four bedrooms, three of which are located downstairs and have sliding doors that open on to the garden. There is a solar water heater, a wine cellar and a soundproof television room.
Where The Fransche Hoek Agricultural Estate, a gated community with vineyards in the town of Franschhoek. It is a 40-minute drive west to the university town of Stellenbosch; 75 minutes to Cape Town.
Why The Hottentots Holland mountains provide a scenic backdrop to a dip in the house’s outdoor saltwater swimming pool, while the range can also be seen from the living/dining area.
Who Savills
House, British Columbia, Canada, C$3.32mn ($2.39mn)
What A rural property with 4,400 sq ft of living space including three bedrooms, four bathrooms and a home office. Built in 2003, it is set on 10 acres of land.
Where On the outskirts of Pemberton village, a half-hour drive north of the centre of Whistler ski resort and two hours from Vancouver.
Why Timber-framed windows and doors either side of the floor-to-ceiling stone chimney breast in the living area afford clear views of Mount Currie, which towers over Pemberton and has a hiking trail.
Chalet, Trentino, Italy, €2.4mn
What A three-bedroom chalet with a principal suite that has a large picture window, balcony, mezzanine living room, walk-in closets, office area and kitchenette.
Where In Cavalese, the Fiemme Valley, about an hour’s drive north-east of the city of Trento. The resort has ski lift access to the Alpe Cermis ski area.
Why The property has an enviable setting for après-ski: residents can enjoy the peaks of the Lagorai mountain chain from the south-facing terrace, accessed from the living room.
Who Italy Sotheby’s International Realty
Stable conversion, Perthshire, Scotland, offers over £775,000
What One of three homes created from a former farmstead; in this case its stables. The L-shaped ground floor includes three bedrooms and a playroom, which opens on to the garden, while the primary bedroom suite occupies the first floor.
Where A five-minute drive west of Doune village and 20 minutes north-west of the city of Stirling.
Why Munros including Ben Vorlich in the Trossachs can be seen from the property’s grounds, while the double-height window in the living area faces east to the Ochil Hills.
Who Savills
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