Elite Traveler January-February 2019

The Iniala Beach House in Thailand, a former resort, is available as a single residence

Iniala Beach House, Phuket, Thailand Iniala is one of Phuket’s most distinctive resorts, but the entire estate has just hit the market as a single residence for private use. The property is made up of three individual three-suite villas and an extravagant penthouse with 650 ft of beachfront. Each villa was designed by a different firm, combining influence from traditional Thai architecture with bold contemporary forms. See the work of Brazil’s world-renowned Campana Brothers, A-cero from Spain and Graham Lamb from England. Each villa comes with its own spa and panoramic pool. The penthouse looks out over the villas’ rooftops and has a terrace spanning more than 2,600 sq ft, split down the middle by a generously sized pool. The residence comes with staff accommodation and facilities for a full concierge team. $23.9m. Contact Tim Skevington, managing director, tim@richmonts.com, +66 2649 2619, christiesrealestate.com ANZ Tower Penthouse, Sydney, Australia The top floor of a commercial building may not be the obvious choice for a home, but following the completion of ANZ Tower in 2013, the design studio FJMT (Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp) began work on this impressive 43rd-floor penthouse. The ambitious residence won recognition in the 2017 International Design & Architecture Awards. The apartment covers 25,833 sq ft across three floors with show-stopping architectural design and sweeping curves. Positioned at the heart of Sydney’s CBD, it has some of the most breathtaking views in the city. Double-height glass walls make the most of this outlook, which you can also enjoy from the rooftop pool, two terraces and cabana lounge. Each of the four bedrooms comes with an adjoining marble bathroom; the lounging and dining areas provide ample space for entertaining; and the residence has a private elevator, 24-hour security and secure parking. $50m. Contact Carys Adams, sales associate, carys@kenjacobs.com.au, +61 293 281 422, christiesrealestate.com

A tub with a view in the ANZ Tower Penthouse, Sydney