$18.47m AUD

St George’s Hill, UK

Saddle Stones is luxury new build in St George's Hill, UK.Source:Supplied

Marketed by Curchods in Surrey.Source:Supplied

For those who love the Georgian architectural beauty but fear the problems of homes that are older than the motor car, the new builds at St George’s Hill (a private 900 acre estate) are something to behold, and just 24 miles from Big Ben.

This particular Surrey property, known as Saddle Stones includes over an acre of uninterrupted green country side, a beautiful pool, majestic fountains and a lawn that looks like carpet.

The home, while externally faithful to the era, includes a cinema, an internal lift, a garage turntable and six bedroom suites. And then there’s the kitchen ... impeccable. Did I mention there’s staff accommodation too?

The estate offers it’s own 18 hole golf course, and a tennis club. Wondering about what schools must cost around here? Because we go the extra mile for our readers I can tell you that the nearby, very flash St George’s College fees start at five thousand pounds a year, plus two hundred and ninety pounds for school lunches, and six pounds or so a day for the school bus.

You’re welcome.

$13.69m AUD

Umbria Italy

Villa Lavanda in the Niccone Valley Umbria is for sale through Savills.Source:Supplied

Straight out of the movies, this Tuscan jewel is near the romantic town of Cortona. Listed with Savills in London, the Villa Lavanda property includes four buildings on over 17 hectares. A wondrous mix of vaulted ceilings, (plus an ancient tunnel to the pool) and modern sculptures, edged with an orchard of olive trees. The stone, some of it reclaimed from Puglia just adds to the dimension of a truly a remarkable home — and guesthouse. Despite its heritage, carefully placed modern luxuries of double glazing and central heating simply add to the delights. Good news is that holiday rental is also a possibility. Bella!

Cote D’Azur

France

Villefranche Sur Mer is a luxury property in Provence-Alpes-Cote D'Azur.Source:Supplied

In the vernacular of style, the French Riviera still reigns supreme as the location to which one aspires. Ridiculously blue, the Cote d’Azur still thrills — as does the property for sale. Villefranche sure Mer is the location of this starkly attractive, five bedroom villa with views across to Cap Ferrat, and three levels of white on white glamour. No doubt though it is the terrace and pools that work as a magnet for visitors and residents alike. The lucky folk at Cote d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty have this listing.

Stark but stunning. Listed with Sotheby’s International Realty.Source:Supplied

In the vernacular of style, the French Riviera still reigns supreme as the location to which one aspires. Ridiculously blue, the Cote d’Azur still thrills — as does the property for sale. Villefranche sure Mer is the location of this starkly attractive, five bedroom villa with views across to Cap Ferrat, and three levels of white on white glamour. No doubt though it is the terrace and pools that work as a magnet for visitors and residents alike. The lucky folk at Cote d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty have this listing.

Inside Villefranche Sur Mer.Source:Supplied

In the vernacular of style, the French Riviera still reigns supreme as the location to which one aspires. Ridiculously blue, the Cote d’Azur still thrills — as does the property for sale. Villefranche sure Mer is the location of this starkly attractive, five bedroom villa with views across to Cap Ferrat, and three levels of white on white glamour. No doubt though it is the terrace and pools that work as a magnet for visitors and residents alike. The lucky folk at Cote d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty have this listing.