Sikhall 156 by Naturvillan, Bralanda Sweden: SEK 7,850,000
Not far from the shores of Lake Vanern in south-west Sweden is a curious building. Part greenhouse, part villa, this striking A-frame construction is cladded entirely in glass, the upper levels festooned with solar panels. Welcome to Naturvillan, a visionary off-grid, self-sufficient contemporary villa created by the developer of the same name.
Villa Under the Tuscan Sun, Lucignano: EUR 1,900,000
Those of a romantic nature might recall "Under The Tuscan Sun". Whilst this is not quite the same villa as featured in the book and film, the villa Under The Tuscan Sun certainly has romance and rustic charm in spades.
Sylvan Rock by Aston Martin, Hudson Valley: USD 7,700,000
Aston Martin - the esteemed marque beloved of James Bond, has teamed up with S3 Architecture to design a country residence which is just to Live and Let Die for. Located in Hudson Valley in upstate New York, Sylvan Rock is a mere 2 hours away from Manhattan but feels like a world away from the metropolis.
133 Spring Valley Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut: USD 3,395,000
Ahh - America - the land of big landscapes, big dreams, big successes; and with big houses to match. Case in point is this 6,000 square feet family home set in a 14 acre plot in the bucolic idyll of rural Connecticut.
The Beldi Loft in Shoreditch: GBP 3,200,000
Those who think lofts are all about industrial details and multiple shades of grey should take a long look at the Beldi Loft. Designed by architects Zoe Chan and Merlin Eayrs, this converted shoe factory is full of unexpected charms.
Casa Olabeunaga, Hawaii: USD 9,800,000
Ettore Sottsass, father of the Memphis movement, is well known for his outlandish and colourful designs. One of these rare private residence gems is now on the market.
Helsingborg Apartment by the Sea: SEK 6,890,000
From the outside, this handsome villa in Helsingborg, Sweden is a textbook example of classic restraint. Inside, the ground floor apartment is a surprisingly elegant combination of old and new.
Serenity House in Carmel: USD 11,900,000
Located on the dramatic coast just off the mythical Highway 1 near Carmel, the location of the Serenity house is rather hard to beat.
1945 Beach Avenue, Atlantic Beach, Florida: USD 1,750,000
The house number may be 1945, but the vibe of this beachfront stunner is certainly of the 1970s.
Converted Iron Works Penthouse, London: GBP 3,995,000
Looking for a gem of a penthouse with truly unique features? Look what we have unearthed! Hip Shoreditch location? Check. Vast open plan space? Check. Historic building with original industrial features? Check. Wow factor? Check check check.
Villa in East Hampton Village Fringe, New York State: USD 5,000,000 (GBP 4,000,000)
Those who wish to maximise exposure to sunlight (or themselves) should check out this spectacular glass pavilion in the Hamptons.
Outside In House by Pantone Greenery, London: GBP 200 Per Night
As part of its ongoing charm offensive to bolster its creative credentials, Airbnb has teamed up with Pantone to create a whimsical house based on Pantone's colour of the year, a lush shade of yellow-green known as Greenery (Pantone 15-0343).