Property Insights: What Does $15 Million Buy Around the World?

In the great, global marketplace for luxury real estate, what can $15 million buy? That’s the multimillion-dollar question asked - and answered - in this edition of Luxury Defined.

Among homes priced in the neighborhood of $15 million, the buyer might find that ultimate repose: a dwelling place that represents the culmination of a life’s work, a life’s dream, or a lifetime’s legacy.

It’s just a matter of where. Consider a Shingle Style retreat on Maine’s rocky Mount Desert Island, or perhaps a contemporary lakefront retreat in the sportsman’s paradise of Whitefish, Montana. In an upscale district of Singapore, a stately townhouse is available to non-citizens, while a Modernist seaside palace awaits on the jewel island of Mallorca.

In short: It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood of $15 million - or thereabouts. Peruse these offerings for some wondrous whereabouts.

Wanakiwin in Mount Desert, Maine

This brand-new, custom-built, gated estate home, with its own Wanakiwin is a grand summer “cottage” with 650 feet of dramatic, pink granite oceanfront on Mount Desert Island, Maine.

The 10,918-square-foot mansion blends the best of classic Shingle Style architecture with contemporary style and comfort.

The 10 bedrooms, nine full bathrooms, and two partial baths provide ample accommodations for residents, guests, and staff.

The home exudes quiet luxury with handcrafted finishes throughout, covered and open-air porches, elegant living and dining rooms for entertaining, and 10 bedrooms, some of which are staff quarters. All have scenic views - even the sauna.

But it is perhaps the setting that really sets Wanakiwin apart. Mossy woodland paths meander through colorful perennial gardens. The grounds are gated and accessed via a long driveway, which adds to the sense of peace and privacy.

Luxury Lakefront Lodge in Whitefish, Montana

This 1.89-acre estate comes with 245 feet of frontage on Whitefish Lake, with views of Whitefish Mountain Resort and Glacier National Park.

The brick residence encompasses more than 8,000 square feet with five bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, and a private one-bedroom guest apartment.

It was made for entertaining in maximum comfort, with expansive, lake-view lounges and dining spaces, a grand living room, and a versatile games room.

Wraparound decks take in the surrounding landscape and Montana’s Big Sky sunsets year-round. Recreational amenities include two docks, a swimming pool, hot tub, and tennis court, as well as a separate garage for vehicles, boats, and sporting equipment (and a workshop to maintain them).

The best of Big Sky Country awaits outside the gated grounds, with City Beach, Whitefish Lake Golf Club, vibrant downtown Whitefish, and world-class skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort, all just minutes away.

Oxley Road Townhouse in District 9, Singapore

This expansive, freehold townhouse in the prestigious Oxley Road Residence, a luxury development comprising five townhouses and 12 condominiums, can be purchased by non-citizens.

The four-story layout (just shy of 9,000 square feet) invites multi-generational living with the privacy and scale of a townhouse, with full amenities and the conveniences of a condominium complex.

The five-bedroom, five-bathroom residence underwent a meticulous $3 million renovation completed in 2024. The result: An expansive living/dining space that flows out to a sundeck landscaped with tropical plants. The dining space has deck access and connects to a striking kitchen with dark green cabinetry and premium appliances.

The primary suite has two dressing rooms and an opulent bathroom with a mosaic-tiled walk-in shower and a gorgeous, deep, freestanding soaking tub. The guest bedrooms all have deluxe bathrooms. The remaining two bedrooms, configured as a cinema and attached office, share a bathroom. A games room with a stylish cocktail bar connects to a wine cellar, pantry, and bathroom.

An elevator serves all floors. The strata title grants individual ownership to the unit, coupled with joint ownership of the complex’s common property and facilities.

Coastal Modernism in El Toro, Mallorca, Spain

This outstanding, newly built Modernist villa rises by the sea in El Toro, a historic community on the west coast of Mallorca.

Spread across three levels, the home offers five big bedrooms, eight sumptuous bathrooms, and 7,858 square feet of exceptional interior design. At its heart lies a striking central courtyard surrounding an open-plan living/dining space, with striking views of the sea and the Malgrats Islands.

The minimalist, contemporary island kitchen offers easy, indoor-outdoor living with a sliding glass door that opens to the sundeck’s barbecue station and the infinity-edge swimming pool.

One en suite bedroom shares the main level. The first floor comprises four additional bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, as well as a games room and a home office. Every bedroom has direct access to the beautifully landscaped gardens.

The basement hosts a private wellness and leisure area with a gym, sauna, hammam, and indoor pool. A spacious home cinema and wine cellar complete the amenities. All floors are connected by an elevator, and a garage accommodates up to four vehicles.

Source: Christie's International Real Estate