When roses and chocolates just don’t quite capture how you feel, gifting your significant other with a private island might do the trick. Little Pipe Cay in the Exuma island chain of the Bahamas is a piece of paradise. With 38 acres of lush greenery and sandy beaches, it’s tough to find a spot that isn’t romantic. Coming complete with a nine-bedroom main house as well, the property is up for sale asking $85 million.
Seafield House in Dublin looks like the kind of place that period novels could be written about. With a stately stone façade and fanciful dressed interiors, the circa-1730 manor enchants all who look upon it with ease. Manicured grounds are the perfect backdrop for romantic strolls and the 9,633-square-foot home could hold a Pride and Prejudice-esque ball with no problem at all. Waiting to sweep a buyer of his or her feet, the estate in Ireland is for sale asking $10.9 million.
Clean lines and mountain views make this modern Aspen mansion a sultry haven. Après-ski in the soaring open spaces or cook with the one you love for a sumptuous night in. Relaxing by the home’s sleek outdoor fireplaces as it snows and the stars twinkle above will never get old. When summer finally comes, enjoy the home’s serene sunken garden bathed in sunshine or frolic through fields of Colorado wildflowers. It truly is a scene out of a movie, and its listed for a cool $29 million.
What could be more romantic than living in the City of Love? This Paris mansion may give new owners permanent hearts in their eyes. The grand residence is moments away from the best croissants in the world and the Eiffel Tower, a winning combo for spontaneous picnics. L’amour is in the air all throughout the city, and the ornate French style infused throughout this home ensures that it floats inside as well. Asking $54.4 million, a Francophile with deep pockets will fall head over heels for this property.
Romance can flourish for a lifetime at this property with timeless spaces and gardens. The Greenwich, CT estate‘s pillars, fountains, and stunning grand entrance make it enchanting enough to be a wedding venue, and definitely enchanting enough to cherish for years. To watch the seasons change with your loved one at this classic Connecticut property, it will cost $14.9 million.
Pretty in pink, another dreamy estate in France awaits for those who seek coastal luxury instead of city life. It once was asking about $53 million, but now involves a bit more mystery since the price will only be revealed to serious buyers. When someone does buy it, date night will be effortlessly romantic when having dinner and drinks on the terrace overlooking the French Riviera.
Who doesn’t enjoy a good love story? In the West Village, there’s a special townhouse that comes with a charming tale. The 19th-century structure was lovingly converted from an old firehouse into a private home, and the result feels magical. Spaces are intimate yet chic, a balance that is tough to get right. Tucked on a darling street with top restaurants all around, this storied residence captures the romance of New York City and it’s on the market for $21.8 million.
Spanish is a romance language, and this home on Spain’s popular island of Mallorca is definitely fluent. Perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean, in a prime position to take in beautiful sunsets, the villa has a euphoric atmosphere. With an indoor and outdoor pool, a sauna, and a home cinema, every day here can feel like a honeymoon. It is listed for approximately $20.6 million.
The only thing better than having ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ is living above it. This rare penthouse in Palm Beach is a diamond on the real estate market, and the only downside is that whoever lives here will have no excuses when it comes to gift-giving. With the ocean right nearby, the unique location can help create romantic moments from shopping together at Tiffany’s to everyday beach walks. The dazzling property is asking a pretty penny, $17.5 million.
Appropriately named Plaisance, this pleasant oceanfront estate in Newport, Rhode Island offers fairytale-like living. Just down the street from mansions that are the American equivalent to European palaces, the 1926-built home brings to mind a bygone era of ornate carriages and high society parties. Located right on the famous Cliff Walk, and boasting its own private beach, this $11.4 million stunner is a rare, romantic gem.
Sonoma Valley is top destination for romantic getaways, so why not live there and experience the wine-filled splendor all the time? At this $12.95 million estate, rolling hills of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards are in view from dawn until dusk. The alluring home with a sleek pool is positioned at the property’s highest point so homeowners can take in their kingdom in style.
