_What property could a million pounds buy you across the globe?
But just how much mileage – or in this case, square footage – could the six figure sum buy you internationally?
Research from The Wealth Report’s 2017 PIRI 100 gives property buyers a unique snapshot of just how many square metres of prime property your money would buy you in the most desirable locations across the globe.
New York and London have regularly switched position over the years, – both cities currently sit in 3rd and 4th position respectively – preceded only by PIRI stalwart Hong Kong, with Monaco offering the least floor space for the price paid.
Marketed through Knight Frank's global network of offices, the properties listed below are an example of what £1,000,000 ( or just under) can buy you.
London
Long street, Shoreditch
Price: £975,000
Bedrooms: 2
Area: Shoreditch
Described as “effortlessly cool and quintessentially urban”, this 2 bedroom apartment is in London’s trendy Shoreditch and forms part of Long & Waterson development - a residential scheme of 119 lofts, apartments and penthouses. Future residents will be able to make use of the on-site cinema, gym and spa as well as the landscaped gardens. Find out more
New York
540 West 49th Street
Price: £961,730.88
Bedrooms: 1
Area: Hell’s Kitchen, New York
In an area of just 59 km2, living space is tight and the competition for the very best of New York real estate fierce. But how about this Manhattan condo with jaw-dropping views of Midtown? This 1 bedroom apartment sits within the Orion skyscraper and comes with a fitness facility, variety of sun decks and screening room. Start spreading the news… Find out more
Singapore
The Luxurie – Sengank Square
Price: £975,000
Bedrooms: 3
Area: 19 (Hougang, Sengkang)
This brand new 3 bedroom apartment comes with its own private pool. Within Singapore’s Luxurie residential development, recreational and entertainment facilities include an Olympic-length grand pool, hydro-fitness and hydro-therapy pool, children's play pool, tennis court, an entertainment pavilion with private jaccuzzi, a clubhouse with function room and gym. Find out more
Paris
Rue de Martignac
Price: £924,986.16
Bedrooms: 1
Area: 7th arrondissement
Weekend in Paris? High ceiling, parquets floors and just amshort walk to The Louvre, The Eiffel Tower and The Champs-Elysées, this quintessential Parisian apartment sits within a period building in Paris’s central 7th arrondissement and could be yours for just under one million pounds. Read more
Cape Town
Bantry Bay
Price: £947,839.07
Bedrooms: 4
Area: Bantry Bay
Your money goes far in Cape Town. This designer 4 bedroom townhouse has beautiful panoramic ocean views as well as pool and built-in barbeque. Cape Town’s Exclusive Bantry Bay lies perched on the rocks overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Magnificent sunsets await. Read more
Venice
Veneto – Grand Canal
Price: £942,115.54
Bedrooms: 2
Area: Venice, Veneto
This restored 2 bedroom Venetian apartment with exposed beams and terrazzo floors overlooks Venice’s famous Grand Canal - one of the major water-traffic corridors. Swap the bus for a water taxi, enjoying famous sights such as The Piazza San Marco, Saint Mark's Basilica, The Lido and The Rialto Bridge. Find out more
Cannes
Price: £907,856.79
Bedrooms: 3
Area: Super Cannes
Home to the film festival, luxury hotels and super yachts, Cannes is one of the Cote d’Azur’s most famous cities. Stroll the La Croisette as owner of this 3 bedroom contemporary villa with swimming pool and manicured gardens located in the residential neighbourhood of Super Cannes. Find out more
Thailand
Price: £894,579.07 - £961,730.59
Bedrooms: 4
Area: Laguna Village, Phuket
Leave it all behind in your own tropical paradise; a magical holiday destination, Thailand's Phuket is lush with vegetation, pristine beaches and crystal clear waters. This luxury 4 bedroom villa is set on a generous 1,350-1,550 sqm plot in a private gated community complete with private swimming pool. Find out more
Barbados
Price: £961,730.88
Bedrooms: 3
Area: West coast
Your own piece of Caribbean with private beach. Situated on the exclusive West Coast of Barbados withing the luxury Waterside development, this 3 bedroom apartment comes with its own beach front leading onto the azure waters of the Caribbean sea. Find out more
Cambodia private island
Price: £956,632.66
Bedrooms: 2
Area: Coast of Sihanoukville, Cambodia
What could be better than your own private island? Part of the exclusive Song Saa development off the coast of Sihanoukville, Villa 2 is one of only three two bedroom 'floating' villas with private infinity pools in South East Asia.
The villas offer direct access from the deck area into the sea, as well as perfect views out over the. Sunsets and sunrises, we're told, are spectacular. This luxury piece of paradise also offer residents a private restaurants, bar, spa, yoga centre and watersports. Find out more
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