Realty Check

Presenting this month’s hottest properties for another place to call home.

FOUR SEASONS PRIVATE RESIDENCES AT 706 MISSION SAN FRANCISCO, THE US

This is the world’s largest Four Seasons standalone residence, says its developer 706 Mission Street Co. A total of 146 units are housed in the historic Aronson Building and a new 45-storey tower and feature master baths with a free-standing Victoria & Albert Amiata tub, master bedrooms with huge dressing rooms, and modern kitchens with appliances by Wolf and Sub-Zero. Services include 24-hour concierge, valet parking and a car elevator. A club on the fifth level offers a staffed bar, lounge, private library, fully equipped game room and a gym designed by celebrity personal trainer Harley Pasternak. The building also has an art curator and wine consultant who will design bespoke art and wine programmes for residents.

Price: from US$6 million via 706 Mission Street Co

ANDAZ COSTA RICA RESIDENCES AT PENINSULA PAPAGAYO GUANACASTE, COSTA RICA

Peninsula Papagayo is a 567-hectare club and resort community with 18km of coastline, 13km of bluffs and 21 beaches surrounded by over 1,554 sq km of protected wilderness. The area is already home to an Andaz resort, which will be linked to the new Residences by pedestrian paths, giving owners of the 25 fully turnkey seaside villas and penthouses access to the resort’s fitness and dining options. Each residence will have individual plunge pools and the penthouses will also have rooftop terraces with open-air living rooms. Benefits for owners include an optional rental programme managed by Hyatt and membership to Club at Peninsula Papagayo, which offers recreational facilities, classes and special events, and outdoor activities led by experts.

Price: from US$1.3 million via Hotelera Playa Sombrero