Six of the Hottest Penthouse Apartments on the Market

In cities where space is scarce, buildings are often constructed not horizontally but vertically. But not these six penthouse apartments we have picked out from around the world. They have plenty of space to offer and more natural sunlight than you can ask for.

London

Old but eternally beautiful. This grade II historic construction dating from the 1920s and designed by Herbert Austen Hall, was once the headquarters of the Metropolitan Water Board. The three-bedroom penthouse at New River Head is located in a central position on the quiet and bright side of the building on the first and second floors.

The first floor has a large living room and reception room, including a cloakroom and a coat closet in the entrance hall. The second floor has three generous double bedrooms and a master en suite. Being fully equipped with practical amenities such as a gym, cellars, a substantial garden and secure parking, the property’s leasehold is on offer at US$4.12m.

For more information, please visit The Modern House Estate Agent or call +44 84 5634 4068.

Miami

Often compared to Cannes, Miami is one of those rare cities in which the daytime activities are just as fun as the evening distractions. When you need to recharge you can luxuriate in a four-bedroom penthouse apartment in the famous Fontainebleau III condo-hotel.

Located on the 19th floor of the Sorrento building, the 3,400sqft four bedroom penthouse has stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and sits on the fringes of a white sand beach. Priced at US$7.9m.

For more information, please visit Signature Residences Worldwide or call +44 20 7095 8701.

Dubai

When apartments promise to “define the height of luxury” you know you are in for something special. The Pentominium project in Dubai is located in a 515m skyscraper at Dubai Marina.

Each residence spans an entire floor, providing more than 6,500sqft of space equipped with the most luxurious features. Residents also have the option of having Salvatore Ferragamo provide the soft-furnishings. The Pentominium has a lounge, pool, business centre, cigar lounge, squash courts, private theatre private observation deck, a fleet of premium cars and yachts and health clubs.

Scheduled to complete in 2013, each residence is now priced at US$4.6m.

For more information, please visit Leading Luxury Real Estate or call +44 20 7095 8703.

Monte Carlo

Monaco, the tiny principality, is synonymous with luxury and wealth – and apartments can seem like mini-palaces with prices to match, especially when real estate is so limited and demand so high.

No. 23 Boulevard de Belgique, in the Moneghetti area of the Condamine quarter in the western part of Monaco, comprises three floors of 12,529sqft each, five en suite bedrooms, a private rooftop terrace and a private foyer designed by Jacques Garcia, who can also put the finishing touches to the design of the entire apartment, if desired. Priced at US$20.2m.

For more information, please contact Knight Frank or call +44 20 7629 8171.

Barbados

Located on a stretch of pristine, white sandy beach on the south coast of Barbados is the intimate Ocean One property.

With only 21 units on six floors, Penthouse 601 is an impressive 3,300sqft apartment that comes with a fully equipped open kitchen and floor-to-ceiling windows offering uninhibited views of the magnificent Caribbean Sea. The three-bedroom apartment is fully furnished. The building is equipped with a two-storey gym, a beachside pool and a pool deck. The property is priced at US$3.5m.

For more information, please visit Aylesford International or call +44 20 7349 5100.

Hong Kong

There’s plenty of space in this 2,864sqft, four-bedroom penthouse apartment that spans two floors. Located at 36 Conduit Road, Elegant Terrace offers wonderful views against a backdrop of greenery.

The property comes with a luxurious 821sqft rooftop terrace and the building offers a swimming pool, squash courts, gardens and a car park. The interior, kitchen and bathrooms have all recently been refurbished. Priced at US$7.69m.

For more information, please visit Asia Pacific Properties Group or call +852 2281 7800.