Dreamscapes: 8 Bedrooms with Breathtaking Views

Just as a bed is more than a place to rest one’s head, so a bedroom is more mere space for a mattress and headboard: After all, for thousands of years the bedroom was where humans entered the world—and, sometimes, departed it. In everyday life, the bedroom is the place we wake into the world, and where we leave it to enter our dreams. The luxury home simply enhances this special space with lavish amenities such as spa-like saunas and soaking tubs, theatrical makeup spaces, designer closets, fireplaces, lounges, wet bars—even mini kitchens. In this Luxury Defined collection, we showcase bedrooms with ultimate privacy, even seclusion, and yet which come with a view: Doors, windows, terraces and balconies bring the outdoors in, whether the vista is the city skyline, the mountains, or the sea. Pleasant dreams!

Hudson River Townhouse in Weehawken, New Jersey

Overlooking Midtown Manhattan from a prime waterfront lot on the Hudson River, this meticulously renovated townhouse is the crown jewel of Henley-on-Hudson, a luxury residential community in Weehawken, New Jersey. The four-bedroom, 3,800-square-foot home abounds with contemporary finishes and amenities, including architectural lighting, invisibly integrated ventilation and sound systems, and an elevator to a private, heated, multi-vehicle garage. There are four bedrooms, three full and two half-bathrooms. The highlight is the primary suite with its front-row view of the Hudson River and New York City skyline. The Minotti-inspired kitchen is clad in white oak, which complements the white oak herringbone floors sourced from Germany’s Black Forest. Mitered-edge stonework, architectural lighting, and shadow-bead moldings create focal points. Further amenities include moisturized air conditioning, water softening system, one-touch Lutron lighting, and face-recognition security surveillance.

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Patagonian Lake House in Bariloche, Argentina

Surrounded by a cypress and coihue forest, this Patagonian mountain retreat has a front-row view of Lake Gutiérrez and the slopes of Cerro Catedral. The living spaces span 7,642 square feet across three levels. Walls of glass frame the vista of Lake Gutiérrez in the living room, adjacent dining room, and primary suite, which has a wood-burning fireplace and a private balcony. Farther along is a gourmet kitchen with a lenga-wood beamed ceiling and a library with a lenga-wood door and cypress paneling. A wall of glass separates the indoor pool on the lower level from the outdoor pool with a connecting door that flows out to the hardwood pool deck and lush lakeside gardens planted with fruit and nut trees. The property comes with access to Arelauquen Golf & Country Club’s championship golf course and polo club.

Magic Hills Conservation Preserve in Eastern Cape, South Africa

Magic Hills is a private, 49,668-acre preserve with breathtaking views of the rugged mountain ridges and savannas of the Great Karoo region of South Africa’s Eastern Cape. The property offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join one of the most extensive conservation and wildland-expansion endeavors in Africa, linking biodiversity sites and wildlife corridors that will allow the natural movement of wild game, including the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo). These protection efforts cover the re-greening of broad swathes of land, preserving sensitive species, and restoring the natural balance. The compound consists of three varied accommodations in pristine, isolated sites around the reserve and the fourth, a luxurious tented lodge, is under construction. The views from reception areas, bedrooms, and the outdoor living spaces stretch from Addo Elephant Park in the south to the Camdeboo savanna in the north.

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Penthouse at Escala in Seattle, Washington

This 4,522-square-foot penthouse is in Escala, a landmark 31-story luxury condominium tower in the heart of Seattle. Residents and their guests receive a red-carpet welcome from the moment they set foot in the building’s grand lobby, with its 20-foot-high ceiling and sweeping staircase, to the moment they arrive at their front door via private elevator vestibule. There are three bedrooms, two full and one half-bathroom. The owner’s suite has a bedroom and living room bisected by a dual-sided fireplace. A vast wall of glass frames the view of Puget Sound all the way to the Cascade Mountains. Other highlights include a gourmet kitchen and an expansive living room with wraparound windows with yet another jaw-dropping vista of the cityscape. The property comes with five parking spaces and access to the Escala’s amenities, including 24-hour concierge, a lap pool, gym, yoga studio, spa, theater, catering kitchen, and private dining.

Fasano Fifth Avenue in New York, New York

Fasano Fifth Avenue is the most exclusive clubhouse in New York, offering residences and suites to members and select local and international partners. The Fasano Club features Baretto New York, an intimate private dining space and cocktail bar designed by Thierry Despont. Residences at the Fasano are available for both long and short-term stays starting at 30 days. Boutique and bespoke, the four duplex residences at the Fasano are decorated by Despont, and include a grand salon with Juliet balconies, park-facing primary suites, living rooms with fireplaces, 10-foot ceilings; and hand-laid oak floors. Kitchens are appointed with custom millwork cabinetry and Sub-Zero and Miele appliances, while primary bathrooms are finished in book-matched Calacatta marble with satin nickel Dornbracht fittings. Seven clubhouse suites are also available for both long- and short-term stays starting at 30 days, and include access to the hotel services, private dining, and curated suite of amenities of Fasano Fifth Avenue.

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Mar Pietra in Delray Beach, Florida

Mar Pietra is a grand Italian Renaissance-inspired compound conceived by Delray Beach Architect Randall Stofft with interior design by Martyn Lawrence Bullard. The property sits on more than an acre of meticulously landscaped gardens atop Delray Dunes with 100 feet of pristine Atlantic Ocean beachfront along South Florida’s famed Gold Coast. Mar Pietra’s decorative stone driveway passes under a guest house to arrive at a circular motor court graced with a piazza-style fountain and the magnificent 26,000-square-foot main residence. A central courtyard opens to a two-story foyer with a wrought-iron and marble staircase. All principal rooms have sea views, including the grand salon with its coffered, Venetian plaster ceiling and stone fireplace. The main suite has wraparound windows to maximize the coastal views. The north wing comprises an enormous open-plan chef’s kitchen, family room, and formal dining room. The south wing features a clubroom with a hand-painted Italian fresco ceiling. The lower level houses a built-in wet bar, 1,000-bottle wine cellar, and spectacular eight-car auto salon. The rear grounds invite alfresco entertaining with an oceanside covered dining terrace, summer kitchen/grilling station, and a stone bar. The oversized infinity-edge spillover pool has an adjoining spa and an alfresco lounge with firepit. A verdant lawn graced with hedges and palm trees leads down to the beach.

Contemporary Sea-View Villa in Cap d’Antibes, Côte d’Azur, France

This luxurious contemporary villa has a spectacular coastal location in a gated estate on Cap d’Antibes on the French Riviera. The clean modernist lines of the 4,359-square-foot home are mellowed by the warm palette of native stone. Extensive interior renovations are exuberantly contemporary, with high quality finishes, fixtures and elegant, 21st-century design. Sliding glass doors on the lower and upper levels bring in the Mediterranean light and open to a terrace or balcony with seascape views. A vast living room anchors the main level with an expansive sea-view terrace. The sleek kitchen is fully equipped with top-of-the-line appliances. The lower level comprises a media lounge and a glass-enclosed wine room with a multi-bottle display. Just beyond, landscaped gardens frame the pool terrace and a picture-postcard view of the coastline.

Duplex Apartment on Lake Lugano Aldesago, Ticino, Switzerland 

This contemporary penthouse has one of its finest views in Aldesago, a beautiful Swiss village situated between the western slopes of Monte Brè and the shores of Lake Lugano. The interior offers 3,422 square feet across two levels. Vast walls of glass throughout capture the breathtaking panorama of the mountains, the village, and the teal-green waters of Lake Lugano. The main living areas open to an expansive lake-view terrace for alfresco dining or entertaining. The master bedroom has a spa bathroom, sitting area, and its own unique view of the lake and mountains. Three additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a separate residence provide luxurious accommodations for guests.