As close as you'll come to owning a home with its own yacht mooring in the heart of London, the South Quay Plaza luxury residential development is perched on the waterfront at Canary Wharf where berths for yachts up to 170 metres are just moments away (recent visitors to the area have included 95 metre LürssenKismet). Of course, the development's proximity to London's financial district also makes it ideal for those looking for a business base and, with apartments of up to three bedrooms on offer, can also create great family homes.

Designed by internationally renowned architect Foster + Partners, South Quay Plaza sits within 2.6 acres of private landscaped grounds and offers breathtaking views over London. As well as close proximity to local fine dining restaurants and high-end shopping, every resident also has access to a 24-hour concierge, 56th floor residents' lounge with terrace, bar and kitchen, a boardroom, library and screening room. The Quay Club is also available exclusively to owners and offers state-of-the-art leisure facilities including a 20 metre swimming pool, vitality pool, sauna, steam room, fitness centre and yoga studio.

Three bedroom apartments at South Quay Plaza start from £1,480,000 with Berkeley.

Built in 2007, this grand estate in the popular Boca Raton area of Florida offers 111 feet of deep water frontage on the Buccaneer Palm waterway complete with a private dock ideal for smaller boats and tenders. Six expansive bedrooms include a vast master suite with his and hers dressing rooms and spa-style bathrooms while further bedrooms offer either a sitting area or balcony. The home is served by another six bathrooms as well as large entertaining areas, a chef's kitchen with open plan family room, a club with pub and office, formal dining room and movie theatre while further dining options are provided on a covered terrace overlooking the infinity pool and waterway.

360 E Coconut Palm Road is listed for sale with Christie's International Real Estate for $5,995,000.

Boasting two moorings capable of berthing yachts up to 35 metre and 40 metres respectively, Neso Villa really does combine the best of both worlds. The jewel in the crown of the newly built luxury residences at Limassol Marina, the villa is located on a private island accessed by bridge and offers 1,220 square metres of indoor and outdoor space with lush landscaped garden and panoramic views across the marina and out to sea.

Inside, the residence flows across four floors and offers five en-suite bedrooms, study, TV room, numerous living spaces and a cellar and gym that open out on to the extensive terraces, sundecks and courtyards beyond. There is also a swimming pool, guest house and private parking while residents will have full access to the marina's spa, fitness club, restaurants and high-end shopping. The berths themselves come with all the benefits of a world-class full service marina and are managed by F&S Marinas and Camper & Nicholsons Marinas. Facilities include round-the-clock security, CCTV, fresh water, concierge, internet and use of the marina's fuel station, helipad and maintenance offerings.

Neso Villa is listed for sale with Limassol Marina with price on application.

Situated on the highly sought after waterfront at Pittwater, La Dolce Vita lays claim to a prime sheltered spot on Salt Pan Point with views over the bay and to the national park beyond. Boasting three large bedrooms and three bathrooms, the three-storey main residence takes its architectural cues from the Mediterranean while a separate studio offers the perfect place for a guest suite or private office. The main residence also offers a large lounge with fire, formal dining room, kitchen outfitted with Gaggenau appliances, casual dining area, second kitchenette, billiards area and multiple outdoor terraces and balconies.

The property also features extensive grounds including 253 square metres of waterways licence with a private jetty for yachts up to 12 metres, boatshed with kitchenette and bathroom, slipway, private beachfront, seawater pool and landscaped gardens and is within easy reach of the local Royal Motor Yacht Club.

La Dolce Vita is listed for sale with Christie's Real Estate with price on application.

Part of the growing trend for beautiful homes with hotel-style amenities, the newly built Regent Pool Club Residences in Porto Montenegro are located adjacent to the existing Regent Porto Montenegro Hotel and ownership comes with access to all the services offered by the 5 star hotel, including spa, gym, restaurants, event spaces, concierge and maintenance and rental administration services. Residents will also gain access to an exclusive Owners Club, along with residents-only leisure, lap and children's pools and 24-hour lifestyle management services.

Of course, this location means owners are also mere metres from Porto Montenegro's superyacht berthing facilities making it the perfect onshore bolt hole for owners cruising the Med. Spanning one to three bedrooms, the most luxurious residences offer 282 square metres of interior and exterior space with expansive open plan living areas, luxurious marble bathrooms and numerous private terraces.

A three bedroom, 282sqm apartment at Regent Pool Club Residences is priced at €2,523,000 with Porto Montenegro.

With 500 feet of private dock and more than 950 feet of waterfront, the Peninsula Estate at Crystal Harbour, Grand Cayman is every ocean lovers paradise. Located on 1.75 acres of grounds in a private compound, this remarkable property boasts six luxurious bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, a 700 bottle wine cellar, two pool bars in the huge private pool and no fewer than 21 outdoor terraces.

Perfect for parties, the Peninsula Estate also offers a second building containing a private theatre and bar, as well as a 24-seat waterfront amphitheatre, air conditioned garage for five cars, sky bar and landscaped gardens featuring a 45 foot Koi pond. Easy access to world-class dining, golf courses and a private airport make this the perfect traveller's retreat from which to enjoy the Caribbean.

The Peninsula Estate is for sale with Christie's Real Estate with price on application.

This recently completed development on Miami's famous private Fisher Island boasts 43 high-end residences each with access to two private deep-water marinas which can accommodate yachts up to 76 metres.

Apartments are available with between three and seven bedrooms, the largest of which come complete with private gyms, terraces and theatres. Every resident also has access to Palazzo del Sol's various luxury common areas, which include an aperitivo bar, hair salon, massage rooms, theatre and children's playroom, as well as the eight fine dining restaurants, Vanderbilt mansion and pool, golf course, 18 tennis courts, one of the best luxury spas in the Americas, a private beach and day school which are open to all Fisher Island residents.

Residences at Palazzo del Sol, Fisher Island are for sale with The Jills and priced between $7.3 million and $35 million.

This design-led 53-floor development overlooking Miami's Biscayne Bay is ideal for the fun-loving urbanite who also loves to escape out to sea. Six private boat slips are available for use solely by Gran Paraiso residents while jet skis, canoes, kayaks and paddle boards are also available on demand.

Each of the two to five bedroom residences also has full use of the Piero Lissoni-designed communal spaces which include a beach club with fine dining restaurant, landscape gardens curated by Enzo Enea, parking valet, spa, fitness centre, juice bar, yoga studio, golf simulator and putting green, private bowling alley, pool, tennis courts, wine cellar and private screening room.

Residences at Gran Paraiso are currently available to buy on spec with four-bed penthouses starting at $1.6 million.