Whether you’re drawn to snow-capped summits or you're yearning for a secluded spot with magnificent mountain views, these lofty locations are sure to seduce. From a modern mansion built into a rocky outcrop in Colorado to a luxurious private estate on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia, we’ve rounded up a stunning selection of properties for sale that are sure to give you a new-found head for heights. Click or scroll on for more...

If you're seeking a custom home in a magnificent setting, but don't have millions in the bank, then this one-of-a-kind property in Inverness-shire, Scotland, might just pique your interest. On the market with Purplebricks for £400,000 ($542k), the house sits on an acre of land on the cusp of Loch Mhòr in the peaks of the Scottish Highlands.

Inside you’ll find an entrance hall, a spacious utility room, living room, kitchen, dining space, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Many of the rooms, including one of the bedrooms, open up to an external balcony that overlooks the beautiful countryside – the perfect place for alfresco dining. 

When it comes to interior design, the wilderness home is cosy and inviting thanks to gorgeous exposed beams and natural timber floors in the living spaces. Swathes of windows, airy vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan impart a spacious feel to the accommodation. 

Surrounded by towering trees and gorgeous woodlands, the rural home has a large storage shed in the garden, which could easily be converted into a cool barn-style guesthouse or perhaps an office. Fancy a day trip? Iconic Loch Ness, the Cairngorms National Park, Inverness city centre and the Scottish coast are all within easy reach. Need we say more?

From the beautifully manicured gardens, the real selling point of this scenic escape becomes clear – those magnificent mountain vistas. Perched up in the rugged summits of Snowdonia, the rest of civilisation seems to fall away, leaving the jaw-dropping natural beauty of the peaks and valleys. This magnificent mountain retreat is currently on the market with Dafydd Hardy for £995,000 ($1.3m).

If you're house-hunting in England, then this remote Derwent Valley home might be the one for you. Located up in the rolling Derbyshire hills in the historic market town of Matlock, the property is the ultimate spot for escaping the rat race.

For sale with The Modern House for £1.1 million ($1.5m), the property benefits from 4,460 square feet of living space spread across two floors. Inside there's an impressive circular hallway with a log-burning stove, a cosy living room, a modern kitchen, dining zone, music room and four bedrooms. 

Aluminium-framed glazing allows for idyllic views, while double-height pitched ceilings, natural timber elements and crisp white walls allow the landscape beyond to do all the talking. There's also a large workshop on the ground floor, which could easily be transformed into a fifth bedroom, home office, cinema or fitness studio.

The property also offers an exterior balcony where you can savour views across the peaks over a morning coffee or evening drink. What's more, the house is set in expansive landscaped gardens, while scenic walking, cycling and wildlife-watching spots can be found on the doorstep. The iconic Peak District National Park can be reached in around 20 minutes too, making this the perfect buy for lovers of the great outdoors.

On the market with Macedon Ranges Sotheby's International Realty for AUD$2.2 million ($1.6m/£1.2m), this beautiful black house offers plenty of bang for your buck. As well as benefiting from glorious scenery, the property also has a stunning interior and almost 10 acres of surrounding land.

The custom-built home is located in the heart of Mount Macedon in Victoria, Australia, and was constructed from Canadian cedar, allowing it to seamlessly blend in with its surroundings. At the centre of the home you'll find an open-plan living room, complete with a gourmet kitchen with a large walk-in pantry and a lounge with a wood-burning stove. 

Elsewhere, there's a snug family room and dining space, an impressive entry foyer with a vaulted ceiling, as well as four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Every single room features crisp white walls, timber beams, oversized picture windows and natural wood floors. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and a luxurious bathroom, while the kids’ bedroom boasts a cool loft space for playtime – a plus point that's sure to win the little ones over.

But the home's pièce de résistance can be found outside. This dreamy deck is the ultimate place to soak up the scenery – not to mention local wildlife, including koalas, wallabies and kangaroos. There’s also a firepit set amongst a carefully designed drought-tolerant garden, plus two dams, a fenced vegetable patch, a chicken coop and a large stone garage built into the side of the hill. 

Built into a rocky outcrop on Bear Mountain, Colorado, this incredible cliff home is teetering on the edge. With jaw-dropping views, a unique and sprawling interior and more than 31 acres of surrounding land, this mountain retreat is quite unlike any you might have seen before.

Built in a truly unusual location, the home was constructed in 2000 and appears to grow from the rock upon which it sits. With no neighbouring properties for miles around, this is the ultimate hideaway from a VIP seeking solitude and scenery. Available via Compass for a little under $5 million (£3.7m), the residence spans 8,398 square feet and offers a total of eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms. 

Step inside and you'll find a light-filled, free-flowing layout with soaring ceilings, rustic stone fireplaces, marble and timber accents, and endless windows, allowing for jaw-dropping views across the snowcapped peaks from almost every room. Built around boulders, the home features an interior waterfall, a cosy lounge, modern kitchen, dining room, a sunroom with a sunken hot tub, a movie theatre, gym and a games room with a bar.

As well as a dreamy master suite with breathtaking scenery, there's a two-bedroom guest apartment positioned above the heated garage – perfect for visiting friends and family. There's even a whole-house Sonos sound system and a custom-built safe that could be used as a high-end panic room for extra safety and security.

If you're a lover of hitting the slopes, then you might just fall head over heels for this gorgeous ski-in, ski-out chalet in the Piedmont region of Quebec, Canada. On the market with Sotheby's International Realty for a cool CAD$9.5 million ($7.5m/£5.5m), the mountain estate is nestled on almost 11 acres of land, but is also within easy reach of Montreal, offering the best of both worlds.

The luxurious lodge was completed in 2006 and is enclosed by a magnificently landscaped plot that changes colour with every passing season. Thanks to its elevated position, the house enjoys captivating views across the surrounding valley and the Laurentian Mountains. Step inside and you'll find lavish living spaces spread across three generous floors.

As well as a huge living room with a central stone fireplace, there are also two kitchens, six bedrooms, five bathrooms, a games room and a movie theatre. Elsewhere, there's an indoor spa, an infinity pool, a guest house and a full tennis court, providing you with everything you could need for entertaining and relaxing. 

Constructed using high-quality local materials, every interior space boasts exposed log walls, natural hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, raw stone elements and hand-built fireplaces. The master suite offers a unique four-poster bed, a spiral staircase, a huge ensuite and a sitting area, while the various floors of the house are connected by hand-crafted wood staircases, formed from the trunks of beautiful local trees.

Complete with its own 22-acre mountain estate, this sprawling Californian ranch is the ultimate high-altitude escape. One of the property's main attractions is its sublime views of the peaks and troughs of Hidden Valley. It’s the perfect place for hiking or horse riding in the summer, while Lake Sherwood Country Club is just down the road. What's more, the beaches of Malibu and the high-end boutiques of Beverly Hills are both a short drive away.

If peace and quiet is your idea of heaven then this custom-designed ranch home is sure to tick all the boxes, because it's just one of only 32 homes located in this remote and rugged area of California. Constructed in 2020, the gated property is made up of three structures, an 11,022-square-foot Cape Cod-style main residence, a newly remodelled 2,000-square-foot guest house and a modern barn for those wanting to live the equestrian lifestyle.

Inside the main house you'll find a large, open floor plan with an expansive kitchen, living room and large family room that could be used as a games room or movie theatre. The home comes with a total of eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, as well as a laundry room, office and gym. Every single interior space has been meticulously designed, too. From double-height ceilings to warm white oak floors and vanishing sliding doors that lead outside, the property is flawless.

The house even has its very own master wing, where the stunning owner's suite can be found. With breathtaking views, private patios, a sitting room, an expansive walk-in closet, a wine area and an apartment-sized ensuite bathroom, this is the ultimate VIP bedroom. What's more, the property uses water from its own onsite wells, meaning the house comes with no water bills. If you've fallen in love, then it's currently up for grabs with Sotheby's International Realty for $16.5 million (£12.2m).

If you've got $19.5 million (£14.4m) to hand, then this sublime Napa Valley spread could soon be yours. Positioned high above Lake Hennessey, minutes from the Silverado Trail in St Helena, California, this luxurious modern mansion has style, scenery and solitude in bucket loads. 

The private compound was completed in 2003, yet it boasts plenty of old-world charm thanks to its European influences. There are three structures within the compound: this gorgeous 8,500-square-foot estate home and two 1,000-square-foot guest houses that were built with privacy in mind.

Head into the main residence and you'll discover beautiful living spaces kitted out with soaring ceilings, exposed wood beams, Venetian plaster walls, floor-to-ceiling oak pocket doors, custom ironwork, walnut hardwood and French limestone floors. There are six bedrooms, six bathrooms, a stunning living room, two offices, a gym, a large wine cellar and a state-of-the-art kitchen. 

But the best part is waiting outside. The majestic home sits on over 40 acres of landscaped grounds, complete with gorgeous mature gardens. The billionaire backyard also boasts endless outdoor entertainment areas, dining decks, a full-sized tennis court, a bocce court, fountains, a 60-foot lap pool and a hot tub that offers unobstructed views while you soak. 

As luxurious as it is remote, this private estate on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia, is almost too good to be true. Yours for a whopping AUD$27.5 million ($19.7m/£14.5m), the property lies on 20 acres of land and overlooks hundreds of acres of pure grazing land. Outside, there's a grass tennis court, a heated self-cleaning pool, a spa, a firepit and winding pathways that meander through the wetlands of Musk Creek. And that's just for starters...

The modern farmhouse was built to face the ocean, allowing for priceless views towards The Nobbies and Phillip Island from almost every interior space. Inside, there's a gorgeous open-plan living room, a dining zone, a kitchen with an all-glass, climate-controlled wine closet, along with seven bedrooms and four bathrooms. As for design, it's faultless. Think vaulted beamed ceilings, leather fireplaces, frameless windows, statement light fixtures and custom furnishings.

Other plus points include the home’s two-bedroom, air-conditioned guest villa and the Italian wood-fired pizza oven. Not to mention this drop-dead gorgeous bathroom, which provides picturesque views while you soak. The pad is also impressively high-spec when it comes to smart tech. It features hydronic heating, heated floors, Crestron home automation and CCTV.

And the property also offers a surprise extra – this incredible games barn. The ultimate private amusement centre, it comes complete with a golf simulator, arcade machines and a fully automated bowling alley. Meanwhile, head out of the barn and you'll find yourself in a fabulous outdoor entertaining area fitted with a movie screen where you can watch the latest blockbusters by moonlight. What's more, the property is a working vineyard, meaning it comes with a job already thrown in!

This extraordinary mountain retreat was finished in 2021 and no expense was spared during its construction. Flawlessly designed, the luxury remote home lies in the heart of Telluride's iconic Box Canyon in Colorado, nestled in more than three acres of picturesque grounds. It also happens to be surrounded by National Forest land, which means it's unlikely you'll ever find yourself with new neighbours. If that wasn't enough, the area's world-renowned ski slopes are just moments away. 

On the market with Sotheby's International Realty, the newly-constructed, six-bedroom mansion was designed to make the most of the surrounding scenery. Built into a sheer red rock cliff using steel, timber and sheets of glass, the home's interior spaces benefit from uninterrupted views of soaring peaks, towering aspens and cascading waterfalls. 

Inside, you'll find glorious living spaces, finished with high-performance glass walls, concrete floors, white oak staircases and cedar ceilings. There's a large living room, dining zone, a sleek, stylish kitchen, numerous guest suites, a sprawling master bedroom and a yoga room with floor-to-ceiling canyon views. Many of the rooms also open up to exterior decks and balconies, all of which benefit from sweeping vistas.

This incredible hot tub could be the home's best asset, though. Offering views of Ballard Mountain and Bridal Veil Falls, the longest free-flowing waterfall in all of Colorado, this has to be one of the world's best spots to take a soak. If you're lucky enough to have $23 million (£16.9m) in the bank, then this lavish, newly-built home could be the ultimate remote retreat. Now that's what we call living the high life!

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