Nicaragua,

$1.495 million (£1.2 million)

Sotheby’s International (00 505 8770 0778) Perched high on the cliffs of Pacific Marlin at San Juan del Sur, four-bedroom Villa Noche is carefully positioned to enjoy sweeping ocean views from every room. There’s an infinity-edge freeform pool with a swim-up bar and Jacuzzi, spiral staircases, balconies and separate service quarters, all surrounded by jungle and mature landscaped gardens.