Whether you’re in the market for a new home or just want to browse, our pick of the best properties for sale this week is sure to inspire you.

The ocean views are just one of the highlights of this three storey modern home that overlooks the Atlantic in Fresnaye, Cape Town, South Africa. Don’t worry about trekking up and down all those floors though because the lift will transport you between the six elegant bedrooms, five bathrooms, TV room and gym. 

With six entertainment areas including a living room, dining room, family room, home theatre and bar, this glossy pad is made for entertaining guests. There are also four garages with space for eight vehicles. 

Fittings are of a very high standard and features such as air conditioning ensure you won’t miss a wink of sleep during the hot summer nights. The control system to switch on the TVs and lights is operated from your smartphone and electronic blinds mean you can make the most of that dreamy sea view at sunrise and sunset. 

While it doesn't scrimp on luxury touches such as this spacious bathroom, the house also has environmentally-friendly features. The water supply is from a local borehole, with an infiltration system that feeds into the home's water tanks.  

Did we forget to mention the vineyard in the grounds? If you fancy becoming a winemaker and experimenting with creating your own tipples, then head to the cellar where you’ll find all the gear you need. Currently this property is on the market for 75 million South African Rand, £4.5m or $6m. 

Located on Wilderness Ranch, Wilson, Wyoming, on nearly seven acres of land, this unique ranch-style home has spectacular views of the Grand Teton mountain and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. With top-notch skiing and hiking trails on your doorstep it's ideal for outdoorsy types.

After a hard day hiking in the mountains and fishing in the third-of-an-acre pond in the grounds, you can relax by the fire or take a dip in the indoor hot tub. 

Built from logs and stone this family home has five bedrooms and five bathrooms. In addition to the main house the property has a one bedroom guest house with its own kitchen and living room. On the market for $6.9m or £5m.

This is your chance to live in the district of Hart, Hampshire, recently named the place in the UK with the most happy and contented residents. Longlees Farmhouse is a five bedroomed family-friendly house in Ewshot with great local schools and transport links - both London Heathrow and Gatwick airports are under an hour away. 

At the heart of the house is the open plan kitchen and breakfast room which features wooden beams and doors. Off the kitchen is a separate utility room and a boot room to store your outdoor essentials.  

There are four reception rooms in total including a family room, dinning room, living room and snug. Perfect for entertaining in summer, the main rooms face on to a huge terrace that runs across the length of the property’s rear. 

The main bedroom is dual aspect and has a separate dressing area and ensuite with his and hers sinks, huge bath and walk-in shower. There are three other bedrooms in the main house, with the fifth to be found in the annexe. 

Hampshire is nicknamed ‘The Garden County’ for a reason and the outside space at Longlees Farmhouse doesn’t disappoint. Set in 0.9 acres of grounds there are sweeping lawns with gorgeous planting including weeping willow, lime and cherry trees. The property is on the market for £2.3m or $3.1m.

You can’t get much more exclusive than The Crown Penthouse at 212 Fifth Avenue, regarded as one of the city’s most prestigious addresses. While you might be around the corner from Madison Square Gardens, Broadway’s theatres and the Flatiron Building, it will be a wrench to tear yourself away from the penthouse's 10,000 square feet of luxe living space and 5,750 square feet of external terraces with views across the New York skyline. 

Situated on the island of Skiathos in the north-west Aegean sea, Mediterranean Blossom overlooks a semi-private beach. This is a timeless property combining Greek style with modern amenities and manicured, lush gardens that offer complete privacy.

If you want to cool off – the mercury on this island goes up beyond 30°C in summer – then your private pool is the place to be. There’s also a pool-side spa room for when you fancy a private pamper session. 

Inside, the villa oozes Greek charm with painted ceilings and stone floors. There are four bedrooms and a cosy living space, plus a separate guest house near the sandy beach with two double bedrooms and one triple bedroom, for when friends and family come to stay. 

There are plenty of terraces from which you can admire the incredible sunrise and sunsets and the rolling hills behind you. This slice of paradise is on the market for €9.1m, £8m or $11.1m.

This stunning windmill offers the best of all worlds: on the one hand you have the joy of owning an historic property dating from the 1780s, on the other, all the convenience of being located near the chic coastal city of Saint Jean De Monts, with its pristine sandy beach. Getting here is easy too, with Nantes airport only an hour's drive away.

Adjoining the four levels of the windmill is the large main house with an open plan tiled living room and its centrepiece chimney. There are also three gites onsite, offering further investment potential.

In the grounds of the windmill you’ll also find a swimming pool, terraces, fish pond and landscaped grounds.  On the market for €1.2m, $1.4m, or  £1.5m. C'est magnifique. 

Properties such as this one-of-a-kind home on historic Fournier Street in Spitalfields, east London do not come up for sale very often. Rebuilt during the 1950s by the architect Richard Seifert after the site was bombed during the Second World War, it’s surrounded by homes whose foundations were laid during the early 18th century. The house was repaired and refurbished again in 2012 and a roof extension and private terrace added. 

A stunning timber staircase leads up to the second floor and is the perfect place to display any art you find at the renowned Spitalfields market a few streets away.

Upstairs there is a generous living and study area, which features a slim fireplace and built-in shelving. Windows have also had their concrete surrounds reinstated. 

On the second and third floors you’ll find two bedrooms, both with ensuites and built-in wardrobes. Access to the roof terrace is from the third bedroom. A further bedroom, shower room and utility area are located on the lower-ground level. It’s on sale for £2.3m or $3.1m with The Modern House.