Traditionally known as the top-floor apartment of a luxury building, penthouse suites are highly sought-after properties for an unbeatable high-end lifestyle and terraces with spectacular views over towns, cities and beaches. Discover the top 10 penthouse properties with Fine & Country in 2020.

1. Lisbon, Portugal, 4 Bedrooms

Situated in an art-deco style apartment building, this fifth-floor property is finished to an exceptional standard and sits in a trendy and prestigious area in Lisbon for a truly high-end quality of life. 

This property is host to a spacious, open-plan living and kitchen area filled with natural light from full-length glass windows and bi-folding doors, which lead to a generous terrace area, ideal for blending indoor and outdoor living.  

2. Marylebone, London, 3 Bedrooms

This deluxe apartment is part of a brand-new development in Marylebone, representing a modern take on traditional London mansions and offering its fifty-four residents carefully chosen boutiques and restaurants and a community hall, all centred around a beautiful glass-canopied atrium. 

This stylish, contemporary penthouse suite benefits from a 24-hour concierge and secure underground parking. The reception space of the property is open-plan with floor-to-ceiling windows to take full advantage of the natural light and has French doors to open out onto the outdoor terrace.

3. Cannes, France, 4 Bedrooms

This incredibly luxurious penthouse suite in the sought-after area of Cap d'Antibes benefits from four en-suite bedrooms, a spacious open-plan reception area, and two levels of terraces, including a roof-top terrace with a private pool and panoramic views of the French Riviera.

The residence is walking distance to local amenities, including the beach, and is also equipped with private indoor and outdoor swimming pools, gym facilities and tennis courts, as well as a 24-hour concierge service.

4. Cascais, Portugal, 4 Bedrooms

This opulent modern apartment is situated in the centre of Cascais with a generous private terrace area that overlooks the colourful cosmopolitan city and the Mediterranean Sea. With ample reception space, this property is ideal for relaxing or hosting fortunate guests and has resident access to a garden and swimming pool. 

This property also benefits from 24-hour doorman service to ensure full security and offers three parking spaces.

5. Limassol, Cyprus, 3 Bedrooms

This uniquely diamond-shaped skyline building offers ultimate views of the Mediterranean Sea and ensures energy efficiency through its thoughtful design, as the morning and evening sun is kept from overheating the bedrooms. Residents can enjoy luxury hotel-style living, with extensive in-house amenities, including an exclusive water club and fitness and yoga club.

With a terrace area that exceeds the dimensions of the apartment, this sophisticated residency facilitates private outdoor living and endless enjoyment of the terrific weather and views.

6. Poole, Dorset, 4 Bedrooms

This property is home to four considerable bedrooms, all with en-suites, two handsome reception areas and featuring floor-to-ceiling sliding doors to take you out onto the terrace areas. The entire penthouse is finished to the highest standards with state-of-the-art fittings and fixtures throughout

On the second floor of this property is the private roof terrace with Jacuzzi hot tub and outstanding panoramic views over one of the most desirable stretches of coastline, Sandbanks Beach, and Poole Harbour. 

7. Ealing, London, 3 Bedrooms

Overlooking Central London, this contemporary-style, executive penthouse suite resides across two floors, accompanied by expansive terraces on both levels and top-tier technology inside to provide first-class living. 

This property further benefits from a 24-hour concierge service, residents’ gym, spa, swimming pool and two underground parking spaces.  

8. Perth, Australia, 3 Bedrooms

This penthouse suite is one of the 379 lavish apartments, across two towers, constructed by Ritz-Carlton hotel and situated in Perth’s most prestigious precinct. Winter gardens are included in every apartment to blend indoor and outdoor living, while the floor-to-ceiling windows provide panoramic views of the city and Swan River. 

The apartments will be finished with tile floors, carpetto bedrooms and integrated Miele appliances.

9. Winchmore Hill, London, 3 Bedrooms 

This London penthouse property has an open-plan reception space with fittings of exceptional standards, while natural light floods in from multiple skylights and French doors, which open onto a sheltered, cosy balcony area. The master bedroom provides an en-suite, a dressing room and another private balcony to enjoy the spectacular views.

To enter the property, residents have private underground parking with a coded lift to directly transport you to the entrance hallway in style. 

10. St. Lawrence, Jersey, 3 Bedrooms

This exquisitely designed penthouse occupies the whole top floor of a newly constructed block of apartments that overlooks St Aubin's Bay from the large south-facing balcony. 

The sophisticated property has been designed with the latest interior trends in mind, featuring dramatic heavy Walnut doors, muted wall colours and herringbone flooring.

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