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Luxury Alpine apartments, London's most expensive development and a home overlooking Venice's canals all feature in the ten most popular properties for sale through Knight Frank in March 2017. 
March 15, 2017

With price ranges as diverse as the properties, they all have one thing in common - they're pretty special. 

Whether on the search for a new family home, interior design inspiration or a forgivable case of property voyeurism, our list offers a fascinating glimpse into the homes that have been catching people's attention this month.

We list this month's top ten properties by number of views.  

Grace St Moritz

With views over Lake St Moritz and snow-capped peaks, Grace St Moritz tops Knight Frank's most viewed monthly property poll. 

Currently being restored and opening in 2019, Grace St. Moritz will offer 17 luxury serviced apartments for sale featuring a long of list of luxury amenities.

After a day on the slopes dine at the lifestyle brand's in-house restaurants, relax at the bar and cigar lounge or unwind in the spa, safe in the knowledge that your children are being well looked after at the on-site kids' club. Grace St Mortiz quite literally offers everything an avid skier - or those leaning more towards the après ski - could wish for.

Find out more about Grace St Moritz. 

La Cordee - Chamonix

Another spectacular new development in the French Alps. Based in the popular French resort of Chamonix, La Cordee is a development of 80 freehold apartments and penthouses in one of Chamonix's most exclusive residential areas, Plaine des Praz.

Launching in December 2017 and 2018, the development is heavily influenced by 'Alpine-Chic', re-imagined through cutting-edge design and complemented by modern amenities.

Owners and guests of luxury property in La Cordee will be able to make full use of the indoor swimming pool, sauna, hammam, gym and climbing room while La Cordée's sundeck will offer panoramic views of Mont Blanc, the lake and surrounding valley. Put the champagne on ice.

Find out more about La Cordee

Cumberland Terrace -  Regent's Park 

Designed by 17th Century architect John Nash this Grade I, five-bedroom listed family home belongs to the iconic stucco-fronted Regency terraces which form a crescent around Regent's Park. 

No less than five reception rooms provide ample entertainment space with sweeping views of Regent's Park. And if you're out of wine, forget the local off license. Pop down to your own private cellar and pick up a bottle of your finest vintage.  

Find out more about Cumberland Terrace 

One Hyde Park

This development needs little by way of introduction - there are few addresses that could condense prime London into one name - One Hyde Park.

One of London's most exclusive residences, this landmark development has consistently attracted the gaze of the media and the public since being developed and launched by the Candy Brothers in 2009. Naturally, this heavyweight London property has piqued the curiosity of bricks and mortar voyeurs and this is reflected in the volume of property views.

Marketed through Knight Frank, this five-bedroom apartment is a jaw-dropping introduction to one of London's most coveted developments.

With panoramic vantage points of Old Brompton Road to one side and Hyde Park to the other, this lateral apartment offers spectacular views of Knightsbridge - home to world-famous department stores, luxury boutiques, restaurants and London's most central Royal Park. 

Featuring every imaginable mod-con as well as interior designed his and her bathrooms, future residents can make use of the neighbouring luxury Mandarin Oriental Hotel's leisure facilities including 24-hour concierge, in-residence dining from Heston Blumenthal, cinema room and swimming pool. 

Find out more about this 5-bedroom One Hyde Park apartment

Phillimore Estate 

Part of the world-famous Phillimore Estate, this stucco-fronted mega mansion weighs in at a hefty 10 bedrooms set over five floors - perfect for a growing family. 

Set back from the street behind its own landscaped front garden, this impressive home certainly wins an award for one of London's most lavish properties offering a network of rooms that could keep you entertained for years. Holding back on precisely nothing,  the property includes a swimming pool, gym, sauna, private cinema, staff quarters and wine cellar. 

Future residents on the Phillimore Estate will call some of the world's leading figures - politicians, celebrities and royalty - neighbours.  

Find out more about this property on The Phillimore Estate 

Dawn Hill - Wentworth Estate

Surrey's famous Wentworth Estate is one of the UK's most exclusive gated developments. Spanning over seven kilometres, this secluded enclave of exclusive properties was founded in the 1920's.

Over the years, individual houses have been developed on vast on plots of woodland ranging from the ornate Arts-and-Crafts and Neo-Classical inspired mansions to modern conversions and luxury apartments.

This impressive six-bedroom, 3-acre newcomer has been designed by a luxury developer, drawing inspiration from the Palladian-style of architecture. 

And judging by the striking interior, there's good reason why views of Dawn Hill's internal tour video have been gone through the roof.

Combining the very best of British craftsmanship with on-trend home technology, this home has it all - a vast swimming pool, home bar, private spa, gym, cinema room and enough parking space for even the most avid of car collectors. 

Find out more about Dawn Hill - Wentworth Estate 

Venice with a view 

Venice, of the most beautiful cities in the world, inimitably captures the imagination. Referred to as the ‘drawing room of Europe’ by Napolean, this floating city is a true testament to mankind's propensity to create art, and life, in the most unlikely places; quite literally built on water Venice is a perfectly preserved testimony to its history that flows with colour, scandals, romance and intrigue.  

From crumbling pallazi to grand waterside villas, properties in Venice are shrouded in alluring mystery - a labyrinth of elaborate and intricate buildings precariously teetering above waterways and weaving around canals and secret passageways.

It's not hard picture yourself living behind the frescoed walls of some of the most breathtaking and unique homes in the world, imagining whether former merchant owners had made or lost fortunes in times past. 

And perhaps you can. This beautiful three-bedroom apartment, sitting between two canals, is on the market with Knight Frank. 

Find out more about this three-bedroom apartment in Venice 

Amberley Court -  Cotswolds 

The sprawling exterior photo of the period Cotswold is clearly enough to pique the interest of fans of heritage properties. Processing the scale and reach of this country is an exercise in itself. An impressive period manor house, the eight-bedroom Amberley Court original core property dates to 1640 with additional wings being added in the mid-1800's. 

Sensitive re-modelling and refurbishment by the current owners will delight those in search for a country house fitted with every conceivable luxury including cinema and games room, wine cellar, private guest lodge and pool house. 

Sweeping views of the Cotswold countryside can be enjoyed across all five-acres of the manor's land  while horse riding and equestrian sport enthusiasts have their own on-site manged stables and manege. Country living re-imagined and at its finest. 

Find out more about Amberley Court in Gloucestershire

Maid in Chelsea

This Chelsea mega mansion has been described as 'one of the the finest luxury family homes to come on to the Chelsea market for many years". And if the photos are anything to go by, this five-bedroom property lives up to the accolade.

State-of-the-art home technology brings this property to the forefront of luxury London living while leisure facilities rivaling a luxury resort ensures future owners never have a stiff muscle of aching neck. 

A true Grand Design inner city home, further amenities include private cinema room, staff quarters, bar, stacked garage as well as a two-storey, super-structure basement. 

Find out more about this mansion in Chelsea

Taveuni Resort & Spa - Fiji

Island paradise awaits those purchasing this idyllic Pacific Island holiday resort on Fiji's third largest island - Taveuni. Winner of the coveted Trip Advisor ‘2017 Travelers Choice Award'.

Taveuni Island Resort & Spa is on the market with Knight Frank New Zealand and offers 12 luxury hilltop villas overlooking the crystal clear Somosomo Straits. 

Set among lush tropical  gardens, each villas offers panoramic views of the ocean from every angle. Future owners of this exclusive resort will be taking on an award-winning resort and outright owning real estate one of the most spectacular of the Pacific Islands; one third of the land is World Heritage Rainforest Park while surrounding the ocean rates as one of the top dive sites in the world. 

Daydreamers or serious buyers can find out more about the Taveuni Island Resort

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