On the Market: 10 Mediterranean-Inspired Homes with Vacation Villa Vibes

By Grace Cassidy If spring cannot come soon enough and you’re dreaming about jetting off to the Mediterranean for some sunshine and beachside lounging, these ten homes are for you. Each European-inspired retreat is complete with beautiful architecture and incredible outdoor living spaces that will instantly transport you to the countryside villa of your dreams. Florida 3080 Munroe Drive – Miami, Florida | $40,000,000 This bayfront Miami home is the ideal escapist retreat. The 10,000-square-foot, eight-bedroom, eight-bathroom home will transport residents with its Mediterranean-inspired design complete with arched details, high ceilings, Jerusalem stone staircase, panoramic water views and indoor-outdoor living spaces. An expansive covered patio will allow homeowners and their guests to enjoy the year-round South Florida weather while remaining protected from the sun. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite features private balcony access, a generous walk-in closet and dressing room and a spa-like bathroom. 1940 South Bayshore Lane – Miami, Florida | $19,495,000 Every day spent at this incredible Mediterranean-inspired Miami retreat will feel like a vacation. Located on a waterfront parcel in Coconut Grove, the gated retreat spans over 7,500 square feet and offers a luxurious living experience. Residents will enjoy endless views of Biscayne Bay, indoor-outdoor living on expansive covered patios, an infinity-edge swimming pool and a private boat dock. A detached two-bedroom guest house makes it easy to host friends and family. 881 NE 33rd Street – Boca Raton, Florida | $14,750,000 Located in beautiful Boca Raton, this Mediterranean-inspired mansion will feel like a true getaway. The 12,340-square-foot abode features eight bedrooms and eight full bathrooms, offering plenty of space to host friends and family. Enjoy unobstructed water views, soaring 30-foot ceilings, a generous chef’s kitchen and comfortable living spaces throughout the home. Residents will be able to take advantage of the year-round Florida weather with expansive outdoor patios and terraces, a swimming pool and spa. 1840 South Ocean Boulevard – Manalapan, Florida | $29,000,000 Offering 150 feet of direct water frontage in Manalapan, Fla., this nearly two-acre compound is a private and peaceful escape. The eight-bedroom estate showcases multi-level terraces, high ceilings, fireplaces and indoor-outdoor living made simple by numerous sliding glass doors. To feel as if you are sunbathing in the Mediterranean, sit out by the pool and take in the incredible Intracoastal Waterway views. California 25325 Prado De La Felicidad – Calabasas, California | $16,750,000 Spanning over 14,000 square feet in size and host to six bedrooms, nine full bathrooms, and two half-baths, this Calabasas mansion is a dream sanctuary. Features such as a grand double-spiral staircase, soaring ceilings, a wine cellar complete with stone dating back over 2,000 years and a chef’s kitchen with Italian onyx countertops contribute to the home’s European-inspired design. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living and entertaining with an expansive outdoor patio, swimming pool, sunken fire pit, and putting green. 150 South Rockingham Avenue – Brentwood, California | $38,500,000 This Brentwood home feels like a country getaway while being just a short distance from downtown Santa Monica. Beamed wood ceilings, bucolic grounds and a Mission Revival chapel define this 1928 estate. Known as Camino con Cristo, the home spans over 8,000 square feet in size and is sited on 1.4 pastoral acres of land. Residents will appreciate period details throughout, multiple fireplaces, a well-equipped eat-in kitchen, potting shed, generous covered patios, a pool and more. 2481 Summitridge Drive – Beverly Hills, California | $15,995,000 This beautiful Mediterranean-inspired home will transport you to another continent with its barrel tile roof, arched accents and Juliet balconies. Sited on over an acre of land and spanning nearly 7,500 square feet in size, the luxurious six-bedroom residence showcases a chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, mahogany office and a private primary suite complete with dual closets, a spa-like bathroom and a limestone terrace overlooking the grounds. Enjoy the beautiful year-round Southern California weather with professionally landscaped gardens, an outdoor kitchen, wood-burning oven, swimming pool and spa. 24810 Jacob Hamblin Road – Hidden Hills, California | $10,950,000 Originally built in 1964, this recently renovated Hidden Hills estate effortlessly blends old-world European charm with contemporary conveniences and amenities. The 6,890-square-foot home showcases a generous open-concept design, brand-new chef’s kitchen and a luxurious primary suite featuring dual bathrooms and closets. French doors lead out to the garden where residents will enjoy beautifully landscaped grounds, a large covered patio with fireplace, outdoor dining, a putting green, swimming pool and mature fruit orchard. 1469 Bel Air Road – Bel Air, California | $18,900,000 This Bel Air retreat was designed to maximize the views of the surrounding canyon landscape and allow residents to experience the utmost privacy. Homeowners will feel transported with the Mediterranean-inspired barrel tile roof and expansive outdoor patio, while interiors feel custom and contemporary. Enjoy year-round entertaining under the Southern California sun with a great room that boasts automated retractable doors, exposing the surrounding exterior and seamlessly blending the indoors with the out. 508 Linden Street – Laguna Beach, California | $6,195,000 Even though this home is located in Orange County’s Laguna Beach, residents will feel as if they are living in a Mediterranean villa. Known as Casa Positano, the 3,300-square-foot retreat features hardwood flooring, wood-beamed ceilings and a primary suite with French doors that open to a private balcony. Outdoor living and entertaining can be enjoyed year-round under a covered patio or by the pool, where west-facing views allow for stunning sunsets.