Buyers seeking a penthouse are looking for a few key things: views, amenities, and, with any luck, space. While US$5 million can fetch a top-floor pad even in the most expensive areas, the offerings around that price point vary from city to city.
East Village, ManhattanPrice: $5.25 million
Thisthree-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom penthouseon East 12th Street has outdoor space to spare. The 1,744-square-foot apartment hastwo terraces totaling 843 sq. ft. Plus, the building has a common roof deck and courtyard. The interior is not too shabby, either. There are herringbone Bianco Dolomiti mosaic floors with radiant heat.
Westwood, Los Angeles
Price: $4.9 million
This4,700-sq.-ft. penthouse in the 29-story Blair Houseon the Wilshire Corridoroffers access to the building's spa, but you can also relax in solitude in the master bathroom’s sauna. With separate dining, living, and kitchen spaces, the apartment has a more classic layout than is typical of newer developments, says Coldwell Banker broker Mark Rogo. More:A$66 Million Penthouse in a Sydney Office Tower is Looking for a Buyer
Dubai Marina
Price:$4.76 million
This45th-floor penthousein the Trident Grand has views of the ocean and the Palm Jumeirah, a man-made archipelago in the shape of a palm tree. The four-bedroom, five-bathroom apartment has an outdoor terrace and balcony, two lounge areas within, and a library. Residents also have access to the building’s gym. At 6,238 sq. ft., the penthouse comes is a relative bargain—compared with others in Dubai—at approximately US$764 per sq. ft.
Earls Court, London
Price: $5.21 million
Located in the new development of Lillie Square in Earls Court, thisthree-bedroom, three-bathroom penthousehas an open-plan kitchen and living room, as well as a study and terrace. Residents of the 1,755-sq.-ft. apartment have access to a 24-hour concierge service and residents’ clubhouse, with a gym and spa. Although the building is steps away from the West Brompton Underground station, the apartment comes with two parking spaces. More:Enormous Manhattan Penthouse Asks $59 Million
Downtown Miami
Price: $4.9 million
Thisfour-bedroom, four-bathroom duplex is used to the limelight—it was featured in the 2016 Jonah Hill filmWar Dogs, according to Sotheby’s International. The 20-ft. floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the bay may have had something to do with that. Perfect for entertaining, there is a built-in sound system throughout the 4,200-sq.-ft. apartment. This story first appeared in Mansion Global Magazine.