Dreams Do Come True: 4 Bedrooms With A View

Waking up on the wrong side of the bed is nearly impossible in these serene bedrooms, which enjoy mesmerizing views of city skylines, peaceful waters, mountains, sunsets, and clear blue skies.

Lumina Penthouse

High atop the prestigious 42-floor Lumina tower, this 2,476-square-foot penthouse—the only one of its kind in the building—includes an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area with a balcony; a media room or library; and a private guest suite. In addition to an impeccably equipped walk-in closet and a lavish contemporary bath, the primary suite boasts a curvilinear wall of windows that reveals a cinematic view of the bay and the city skyline.

Hypoluxo Haven

This striking five-bedroom contemporary residence on the banks of the Intracoastal Waterway on Hypoluxo Island was designed for the quintessential Florida lifestyle. Highlights include a sleek kitchen; sophisticated spaces for living, dining, and entertaining; a cocktail bar; an elevator; an air-conditioned three-car garage; a pool and spa that seem to spill over into the sea; and a new dock. The view from the owner’s suite window wall focuses on the soothing hues of water and sky. The home is being offered fully furnished.

Perched Atop the Plaza

Occupying the top two floors of the legendary Plaza, this light-flooded penthouse is an elegant aerie at one of the world’s most iconic addresses. Windows and an angled skylight run the entire length of the great room, which is adjoined by a kitchen with Viking and Miele appliances, and continues in one of two owner’s suites, affording an extraordinary view of the city skyline. On the upper level, a guest bedroom and the second owner’s suite open to an enviable 40-foot terrace with dazzling views.

Wine Country Hideaway

High above the scenic Rincon Valley, this 5.31-acre wine country escape includes a single-level modern farmhouse with a one-car garage, a refreshing swimming pool and spa, a freestanding studio, and a detached auxiliary two-car garage. In addition to a great room with vaulted ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace, a gourmet kitchen with a breakfast area, and an office, the main residence offers two bedrooms, one of which gazes out over the pool toward dramatic mountains and sunsets.

This article was originally published in Sotheby’s International Realty Extraordinary Blog in Feb 2023.