For the home of a beloved thespian to provide space for performing and dancing seems only fitting, and this airy contemporary loft—Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon’s six-bedroom oasis—does just that. Occupying two floors of an exclusive co-op in Chelsea, the residence is anchored by a vast open living area with a mirrored wall and steps that can serve as impromptu seating—all perfectly suited for productions by performers of any age or stripe.

A round of bocce is the perfect way to pass the time during the glorious days and cool evenings of summer—even more so when it’s on a private court just steps from a home filled with luxurious spaces and amenities.

For the avid hiker, there are some trails that must be experienced firsthand. While travel may not be possible at the moment, experiencing the outdoors on a more local scale has never been more appealing. From leisurely, grassy paths to mountainous terrain to desert canyons, there are enchanting and challenging hikes to be found the world over. We’ve sourced six homes that all have one thing in common: their proximity to some of the world’s most notable hikes.

There are those who prefer trend-setting residences in cosmopolitan centers—and then there are those who seek out properties with sprawling fields, breathtaking vistas, and plenty of room to roam. For horse enthusiasts, the latter list describes the perfect home. These five North American properties fill all the requirements for an idyllic equestrian lifestyle for both horse and rider.

From a light-filled Parisian apartment to a historic Biltmore Forest home in North Carolina, these are this month’s four featured notable propertiesfor sale over $2 million.

South Florida Developments | Showcasing the height of new luxury construction in some of the world’s most sought after locations, let’s explore three exclusive new developments from our worldwide network.

Compound Interest: 5 Private Estates | Whether the goal is swimming or stargazing, each of these vast, stylish estates—from Florida to California wine country with the mountain town of Taos in between—is ideal for creating a private community.

From an incomparable estate in Cannes to a stunning cliffside Belvedere, California home, these are this month’s four featured notable properties for sale over $16 million.

Sea of Dreams offers luxurious Caribbean living for the savvy, discerning home buyer; the perfect balance of simplicity and first class living, privacy and connectivity, all within the world-class, tax neutral jurisdiction that is the Cayman Islands.

Circular homes make a striking statement.

These high-design residences are often one-of-a-kind, with interiors as novel as their curving facades. “When you’re buying luxury, you don’t want it to be a cookie-cutter home,” says Michael Pallier, the managing director of Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty. “You want something unique. A distinctive home means something to a buyer.”

Round residences certainly qualify. They are also somewhat rare, according to Pallier, giving them a rarified vibe. He is currently representing the Oculus, an “interstellar” Sydney, Australia, home that melds an expansive circular entertaining area with a more traditionally shaped wing that encompasses the kitchen and bedrooms. The six-bedroom, five-bathroom home was by architect Frank Fox in 1961. The circular entertaining area is at the center of Fox’s design.

On the walls of the New York loft of acclaimed design firm Søren Rose Studio are two photos: one of Steve McQueen—“understated and ever-cool”—and another of Keith Richards, the hard-partying, “rough and rugged gentleman.” These seeming opposites inspire the team to create original interiors that blend “Scandinavian poise” and “downtown grit.”

Beautiful residential gardens are the green equivalent of surround sound. They envelop, intensify, and enrich the very experience of being. It’s like an embrace from nature.

The opportunity to interact with the landscape provides homeowners with a sense of belonging. “The more personal, the more meaningful,” says Edward Furner, landscape designer and horticulturalist at Mariani Landscape in Lake Bluff, Ill. “Engaging in the landscape—that’s the ideal scenario where homeowners are reaping the biggest benefit.”

Whether it’s a contemporary retreat on a hilltop outside Santa Fe or a penthouse atop the hemisphere’s tallest residential tower, these homes have views that make staying at home satisfyingly scenic.

In a city known worldwide for its storybook Victorians, this 1889 Queen Anne home, located on a lovely block in Pacific Heights, fits right in. Its eye-catching façade features decorative millwork, stately columns and marble steps, elegant sashed and bay windows, and whimsical trim, all telltale elements of the period style.

Offering a veritable triple crown of distinctive style, consummate luxury, and the finest accommodations for horses and their human friends, these equestrian estates from West Coast to East will have distinguished buyers champing at the bit.

Floods of natural light lend this loftlike penthouse a stylish cheerfulness that is both effortless and inescapable. Three exposures of impressively oversized windows and soaring 12-foot ceilings contribute to a sense of open, inviting airiness throughout, and the home’s enviable wraparound terrace encourages relaxed living and festive entertaining outdoors. Every inch of the 4,017-square-foot floor plan benefits from a chic minimalist palette; clean, crisp lines; and astutely employed organic materials that maintain a natural softness and welcoming quality. Nearly every space enjoys some aspect of the home’squintessential Manhattan skyline views, which include the Chrysler Building and the last hand-painted billboard in the city.

From a striking penthouse in Dubai to a historic Venetian villa in Italy, these are this month’s four featured notable properties for sale over $16 million.

American architect Charles Frederick Whittlesey is best known for his work across the American Southwest—where, as chief architect for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway, he designed stations, hotels, and a handful of Harvey Houses. Whittlesey relocated to California in 1907, and during his early days there—in 1908—he crafted this striking Spanish-Revival residence. Its lines, hues, details, and eye-catching façade subtly bring to mind the most iconic structures of the Southwest.

In 1978, four friends set out to buy a house in Napa, Calif., and quickly discovered that they couldn’t afford what they wanted. So they enlisted a larger network of friends—acquaintances, really—to chip in to buy an $850,000, 950-acre property that they broke into 17 shares.

“We set up this communal landowning experiment,” says Bob Dickinson, one of the property’s stakeholders and the owner of Full Flood, a lighting design company. “We all were in our 20s or thereabouts, and we bought it—probably didn’t analyze it correctly—but got lucky. It turned out that we owned a piece of the most outstanding property, the kind people in California dream of.”

Timeless views are here. Perched atop buildings from Manhattan to Montecito, these enviable roof terraces allow for alfresco relaxation in lofty locations with breathtaking backdrops.