Would you like to buy a great property anywhere in the world for around 2.5 million dollars? Or would you simply like to know what properties are available for this amount around the world? Then you should definitely take a look at this blog post on the online magazine Luxury Defined from Christie’s International Real Estate. It will provide you with valuable information how much US$2.5 million does buy in the global marketplace for luxury real estate. Luxury Defined tours the world to learn what that price point provides.

They write about the chosen objects below: “What do we find? For starters, space and spectacle, fixtures and finishes, landscaping and … location, location, location! Choose among a contemporary duplex penthouse on Spain’s Costa del Sol or a converted Victorian police station near the English Cathedral city of York. Or escape to the country in a charming cottage on Canada’s Rideau River or an idyllic New England farmhouse overlooking Vermont’s Green Mountains.“

Elmore Mountain Farm in Morristown, Vermont, United States

This quintessential New England farm has a picture-postcard setting at the foot of Mount Elmore in Vermont’s Worcester Range. Mount Elmore Farm represents a rare opportunity to own a fully restored New England farmhouse in a remarkably private setting, just 5 minutes’ drive from the village of Morrisville and 15 minutes from Stowe Mountain Resort. The property offers complete privacy on 34 acres at the foot of Mount Elmore, with 180-degree views of Mount Mansfield, Camels Hump, and the Green Mountains. (Picture linked with Luxury Defined)

This quintessential New England farm has a picture-postcard setting at the foot of Mount Elmore in Vermont’s Worcester Range. Mount Elmore Farm represents a rare opportunity to own a fully restored New England farmhouse in a remarkably private setting, just 5 minutes’ drive from the village of Morrisville and 15 minutes from Stowe Mountain Resort. The property offers complete privacy on 34 acres, with 180-degree views of Mount Mansfield, Camels Hump, and the Green Mountains. (Picture linked with Luxury Defined)

Sea-View-Penthouse in Nueva Andalucia, Marbella, Spain

This duplex penthouse has a tranquil hillside setting in Los Belvederes, Nueva Andalucia, a luxury golf community on Spain’s Costa del Sol. The property was refurbished in July 2024 with an array of features for the resort lifestyle, including a rooftop pool, a covered terrace with lounge seating, and private parking for golf buggies.A rooftop terrace with sea and mountain views—and a private pool—is among the highlights of this duplex penthouse in the heart of Marbella’s Golf Valley. (Picture linked with Luxury Defined)

This duplex penthouse has a tranquil hillside setting in Los Belvederes, Nueva Andalucia, a luxury golf community on Spain’s Costa del Sol. The property was refurbished in July 2024 with an array of features for the resort lifestyle, including a rooftop pool, a covered terrace with lounge seating, and private parking for golf buggies. The rooftop terrace with sea and mountain views—with the private pool—is among the highlights of this duplex penthouse in the heart of Marbella’s Golf Valley. (Picture linked with Luxury Defined)

Waterfront Bungalow in Montick, Ottawa, Canada

This riverine retreat is in the scenic village of Manotick, about 25 miles from downtown Ottawa. Offered for the first time in 20 years, this elegant waterfront bungalow in the peaceful Ottawa suburb of Manotick, Ontario, comes with 407 feet of river frontage and a boat slip for up to four vessels. A gated driveway leads through an acre of landscaped grounds to the four-bedroom main house. The interiors have a seamless indoor-outdoor flow inspired by Florida living. (Picture linked with Luxury Defined)

This riverine retreat is in the scenic village of Manotick, about 25 miles from downtown Ottawa. Offered for the first time in 20 years, this elegant waterfront bungalow in the peaceful Ottawa suburb of Manotick, Ontario, comes with 407 feet of river frontage and a boat slip for up to four vessels. A gated driveway leads through an acre of landscaped grounds to the four-bedroom main house. The interiors have a seamless indoor-outdoor flow inspired by Florida living. (Picture linked with Luxury Defined)

Alma House in Fulford, Yorkshire, England

Built as a Victorian police station in the 19th century, Alma House has been innovatively reimagined as an ultra-luxury, ultra-modern private home. This historic property, in the village of Fulford on the outskirts of York, reposes behind the brick-arched doors and windows of its elegant, original façade. Its future-forward interior spaces run to nearly 4,000 square feet, with sumptuous bedrooms and bathrooms. Configured as a private house/Airbnb with three luxurious suites tailored for specialist culinary and wine experiences, the dwelling could easily revert to a substantial, five-bedroom private home. (Picture linked with Luxury Defined)

Built as a Victorian police station in the 19th century, Alma House has been innovatively reimagined as an ultra-luxury, ultra-modern private home. This historic property, in the village of Fulford on the outskirts of York, reposes behind the brick-arched doors and windows of its elegant, original façade. Its future-forward interior spaces run to nearly 4,000 square feet, with sumptuous bedrooms and bathrooms. Actuelly configured as a private house/Airbnb with three luxurious suites tailored for specialist culinary and wine experiences, the dwelling could easily revert to a substantial, five-bedroom private home. (Picture linked with Luxury Defined)

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