Tips from Christie's: Luxury Properties You Can Buy for $10 Million

The grand Casa Kimball estate with eight spacious bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and sunny terraces is perched above the ocean on a pristine stretch of the Dominican Republic’s coastline. The property, set against the backdrop of lush tropical greenery, offers a formal parlor, a bar, and a dining room that fits 20 guests with dramatic views of the waves crashing against the rocks. The crowning feature is the infinity pool that seamlessly blends with the azure waters of the Atlantic below.

Stay Salty in Florida is an estate in a modern seaside style on Captiva Island off the coast of Florida Bay. It offers four airy bedrooms, three opulent bathrooms, a heated saltwater pool, and a Jacuzzi. Sliding doors in the main rooms frame panoramic views of the water. A separate “bonus” room can be used as an art studio, showroom, or to house your fleet of cars. The property also comes with its own dock and golf driving range.

Villa Balaclava in Canada’s British Columbia, an architectural masterpiece nestled in the greenery of Vancouver’s Southlands equestrian district, was inspired by the style of legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. His tenets were Compression and Release—intimate spaces suddenly open up into breathtaking interiors with large areas on which to display your art collection. The master bedroom with views of the quiet garden with water elements has two bathrooms and two dressing rooms. Its main residence also includes an attached guest house, a pool, and private tennis courts.

A perfect tropical getaway, Coconut Palm Bay in The Bahamas is located on one of the most beautiful spots in the Abaco Islands. Its main residence and guest house are set in a landscaped garden surrounded by a coconut grove and offer uninterrupted views of the sea. Its unique features include a protected private marina, covered boat lift, and boathouse.

This former silk farm from the 15th century is surrounded by private forests and picturesque pastures in the southeast of France in the Rhône Valley. The original farmhouse, hunting lodge, and stone outbuildings have been transformed into a sumptuous private complex. Fully furnished and energy efficient, the Provençal-style property is complemented by a marble pool in the courtyard, a fully equipped gym, a  sauna, a covered pool with a counter-current system, a Jacuzzi, and a grassy pétanque court.