When it comes to prime real estate, everyone knows it’s all about location, location, location.
Whether your next home is a luxury mountainside retreat or one with a commanding oceanfront view, one of the best ways to capture those breathtaking vistas is with floor-to-ceiling windows. Thankfully, most modern home builders today realize this is what many buyers are looking for, especially when it comes to the luxury market.
We have rounded up five stunning homes with floor-to-ceiling windows designed to seamlessly connect the indoors with their spectacular outdoor scenery.
Scale The Summit in Vegas
Double-height ceilings and stacked levels of windows create a dramatic view of the desert landscape … [+]
Located in one of the most exclusive properties in Las Vegas known as The Summit Club, SkySummit provides a “wow factor” the moment you step inside.
Reflective surfaces abound allow for the grandeur of the desert sky to be taken in.
From the double-height ceilings to the walls of windows, you can see all the way from Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area to the Las Vegas Strip from any room in the house. For an even better view, head outside to one of the many balconies, the pool deck, shaded patios or the private “Zen” courtyard.
Colorado Mountain Vistas Are Calling
Breathtaking mountain views from these sprawling windows allow plenty of light into the home.
If it’s a mountain setting you crave, an artistic compound sits prominently in the Mountain Star gated community of Avon, Colorado. The towering two-story windows in the living room and dining area are among the first things you notice when you enter the home that offer unobstructed surrounding mountain views.
The compound has multiple buildings nestled together with enough elevation to see dramatic mountain … [+]
The five-bedroom smart house also features a wine room and workout room along with an additional structure currently configured as an art gallery.
Reserve Your Own Garden Spot in Beverly Hills
Sprawling lawns and lush landscaping offer much to look at through this home’s dramatic window … [+]
Set on a coveted 3.2 acres of privacy surrounded by lush greenery in Beverly Hills, California, 3000 Benedict Canyon Drive offers a true escape from the hustle and bustle of city living. From the moment you walk in, an abundance of natural light streams in from nearly every room of this five-bedroom home’s jaw-dropping, floor-to-ceiling walls of windows.
Custom windows allow for a weightlessness and add drama to the home’s architectural design.
Located on a promontory lot, the light-filled ultra-modern house also features an indoor/outdoor gym, an infinity edge pool, and numerous patios and decks to take in the breathtaking views.
Enjoy Austin Living With a Scenic View
Enjoy a bird’s eye view of Austin’s skyline from nearly every room in this home.
If you are looking for a respite from Austin, Texas, city life, located high above the city (on the 26th floor of The Austonian, to be exact), a sprawling three-bedroom condo boasts both city and Lady Bird Lake views.
With an open floor plan and large windows, this home feels airy and light.
The open floor plan offers incredible views from the soaring windows that open up to a large balcony. The spacious primary suite boasts spectacular city views of Congress Avenue at the Capitol building and Frost Bank Tower.
A Mediterranean Dream Home in Sardinia
Overlooking both the in-ground pool and the sea beyond, a large sliding glass door allows for easy … [+]
If you have been looking for a dream home in Italy, Villa Smeralda overlooking Pevero Bay just might be the answer. Designed by architect Jean-Claude Lesuisse, this five-bedroom home in Sardinia features a living room with a massive sliding glass door that overlooks the in-ground pool and offers a panoramic view of the sea and hills of Pantogia.
The Mediterranean breeze flows freely through this open indoor and outdoor style of design.
Located in a private residential park, you can take in spectacular views of the lush greenery of the Mediterranean maquis from the comfort of the spacious living room.
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