Going Up: Five Of The Finest Luxury Penthouses For Sale In The World

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From harbor-side living in Sydney to a sophisticated space in Mexico City, these six penthouse residences offer unique luxury experiences.

Sometimes you want to be on top of the world. These properties around the globe, from harbor-side in Sydney to park-side in Paris, allow you to do just that.

Listed for about US $8 million, this deluxe residence crowns the five-star Hazelton Hotel near famed walks of Yorkville at Hazelton. (BARRY COHEN HOMES)

Going top-shelf in Toronto

Location: Toronto, Canada

Price: $7.967 million

Floor-to-ceiling windows take in panoramic views of Yorkville, a popular Toronto neighborhood. (BARRY COHEN HOMES)

Purchase five-star hotel amenities with this penthouse at the Hazelton Private Residences, luxury condominiums atop The Hazelton hotel. Designed by Colette van Den Thillart in 2021, the 4,240-square-foot, three-bedroom home is served by a private elevator and features 10-foot ceilings, custom silk wall treatments and wide-plank walnut hardwood floors.

Green-hued marble draws the eyes in the chef’s kitchen. (BARRY COHEN HOMES)

Wall-to-wall floor-to-ceiling windows and three terraces capture panoramic views of the neighborhood. Building amenities include a concierge, 24-hour room service, gym, an infinity pool, screening room, valet parking and an onsite restaurant.

It is listed with Barry Cohen of Barry Cohen Homes.

An open-concept floor plan and custom built-ins are among features of note at this penthouse residence at the Torre Lomas building in Mexico City. (CDR SAN MIGUEL)

Subtle sophistication in Mexico City

Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Price: $3.8 million

This sophisticated penthouse is situated in Torre Lomas, one of Mexico’s most exclusive residential towers, located in the ritzy Lomas de Chapultepec neighborhood. (CDR SAN MIGUEL)

This sophisticated penthouse is situated in Torre Lomas, one of Mexico’s most exclusive residential towers, located in the ritzy Lomas de Chapultepec neighborhood. The living and dining area overlooks the Bosque de Chapultepec park and out towards the Mexico City mountains.

A fully equipped kitchen and formal dining room connects to the living room and second dining area. (CDR SAN MIGUEL)

The three en-suite bedrooms each have a walk-in closet, with the main suite featuring a jetted tub and two showers. Amenities at Torre Lomas include a private heliport, an onsite restaurant with city views, a covered swimming pool, gym, mini market, beauty salon and spa.

It is listed with Joseph Lown and Eduardo Mora of CDR San Miguel.

For about US $9.25 million, this penthouse is located in Business Bay, Dorchester Collection Dubai. (DRIVEN PROPERTIES)

Designer-done in Dubai

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Price: $9.248 million

Downtown Dubai is the city’s busy tourism hub. Floor-to-ceiling windows inside the penthouse take in the scene. (DRIVEN PROPERTIES)

This nearly 8,000-square-foot penthouse is one of only 39 units in the Dorchester Collection’s newest addition to the Marasi Marina. The modern four-bedroom unit overlooks the marina from a glass-walled balcony and is close to The Dubai Mall and Dubai’s downtown area.

Black-and-white stonework and accent lighting make the interiors pop, particularly at night. (DRIVEN PROPERTIES)

Amenities include an outdoor pool and valet parking, as well as Dorchester Collection resident perks such as a spa, swimming pools and private gardens. The residence also offers yacht docking at the marina.

Kianoush Darban of Driven Properties holds the listing.

Living park-side in Paris

Location: Paris, France

Price: $4.175 million

This three-bedroom penthouse apartment spans the sixth and seventh floors of an elegant 1910 building near the Bois de Boulogne.

The 2,530-square-foot unit has been updated with modern design elements and features a living room with 16-foot ceilings and large bay windows that open onto a 161-square-foot terrace.

It is listed with Charles Daireaux of Groupe Mercure.

The penthouse takes in 270-degree views from its premier position within the coveted Bennelong Apartments in Sydney, Australia. (PRIVATE PROPERTY GLOBAL)

Along the Sydney waterfront

Location: Sydney, Australia

Price: Upon request

To the west, views take in the iconic arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Looking east, is the Opera House and sthe Royal Botanic Garden. (PRIVATE PROPERTY GLOBAL)

This three-bedroom, 2,500-square-foot penthouse on Sydney’s historic Macquarie Street is surrounded by Sydney Harbor landmarks, with 270-degree views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.

An expansive terrace extends the living space outdoors at 96/3 Macquarie Street in Sydney. (PRIVATE PROPERTY GLOBAL)

The views extend from the open kitchen and balcony, and an office. Residents of the Bennelong Apartments have access to a 24-hour concierge, as well as a pool, sauna,and gym.

It is listed with Ken Jacobs of Private Property Global.

 

Author

I’ve been working as a journalist in the New York metro area for more than a decade and have developed a specialization in luxury real estate, writing about everything from the post-recession housing market in Fairfield County, Connecticut, to the third-home market in the Hamptons. I’m currently also a regular contributor to Newsday and Hamptons Cottages & Gardens. If you spot me in my Brooklyn neighborhood and I’m not knitting, I’m probably admiring the beautiful Victorians that surround my apartment building (and trying to figure out what they would sell for).

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