From Connecticut to Crete: Six Waterfront Listings with Sotheby’s International Realty

Waterfront homes have become increasingly popular, with studies showing that living near water can improve one’s overall wellbeing and happiness. Seaside living has a certain romantic quality, combining feelings of tranquillity, freedom and harmony. Sotheby’s International Realty currently represents six waterfront properties that embody this feeling of elegant luxury, offering uninterrupted privacy without sacrificing convenience. Spanning Connecticut to Cyprus, they show how architecture, history and landscape can line up behind a single view.

Five-Acre Peninsula, Darien, Connecticut

A slender causeway arcs over tidal shallows to reach this five-acre peninsula in Darien, Conneticut, on the market with Leslie McElwreath Sotheby’s International Realty for £21,535,000. The main house fronts Long Island Sound with wrap-around verandas, walls of glass and an infinity-edge pool that seems to pour straight into open water. Two small beaches and a deep-water dock let owners step from lawn to launch in minutes, while the 1868 Greens Ledge Lighthouse provides a fixed point on the horizon.

Set within commuting distance of Manhattan yet buffered by its own shoreline, the estate balances privacy with practicality. Lawns flow into native shoreline plantings, guest quarters sit apart from the main residence, and utility buildings are tucked out of sight. From autumn regattas to quiet winter mornings, the property functions as both family base and year-round retreat.

Neoclassical Villa on Via Tragara, Capri

Mid-way along Capri’s cliff-top Via Tragara, this historic, Neoclassical Villa steps toward Marina Piccola in a series of terraces. Listed by Italy Sotheby’s International Realty for £8,213,760, each level offers outdoor space, culminating in a roof deck with uninterrupted views of the Faraglioni sea and the shipping lane toward Sorrento.

Inside, vaulted ceilings and hand-painted tiles keep the palette light so that sea and sky claim most of the attention.

The house sits within walking distance of the Piazzetta and the island’s best swimming platforms yet remains sheltered from day-tripper traffic. Large openings pull sea air through the living spaces, while thick walls soften the island’s midsummer heat. A small garden adds lemon and jasmine scents to evenings on the terrace.

“Seafair”, Harbour Island, Bahamas

“Seafair”, priced at £11,643,500 with Bahamas Sotheby’s International Realty, arranges four en-suite bedrooms along a wide veranda poised above tropical turquoise shallows. Three kitchens (one dedicated to baking), a brass-trimmed bar and dual wine coolers make the house a natural spot for hosting, while shuttered windows and bleached-wood ceilings keep interiors relaxed.

Outside, a short path drops to Harbour Island’s famous pink-sand beach, and golf-buggy lanes lead to Dunmore Town’s cafés and marinas. With building plots on the shoreline now scarce, existing homes like Seafair hold long-term appeal for buyers who want an informal setting without sacrificing the comfort of modern amenities.

L’île, Mirabello Bay, Crete

On a low peninsula near Agios Nikolaos, L’île is built in white plaster and Greek stone, its sliding glass panels framing the waters of Mirabello Bay. This extraordinary villa is on the market with Greece Sotheby’s International Realty for £10,692,500. Living areas flow to an infinity pool and shaded outdoor kitchen, and sightlines are managed so that guests catch sea views the moment they enter a room.

A stair path drops to a private sandy cove that stays calm even on windier days. The villa’s spa suite, yoga deck and sheltered roof terrace make it easy to keep indoor-outdoor habits year-round, and Crete’s well-served Heraklion airport is within a 50-minute drive.

First-Line Villa, Camp de Mar, Mallorca

This First Line Villa in Camp de Mar fronts the Mediterranean while backing onto one of Mallorca’s championship golf courses. This stunning property is on the market with Spain Sotheby’s International Realty for £11,932,830. Traditional stone walls enclose a courtyard, while glass balustrades, a sculptural staircase and discreet climate control provide modern day luxury. An elevated pool terrace captures long west-facing sunsets; and a stone tower holds guest quarters and a compact sauna.

Fairway mornings can turn into afternoons on the nearby Blue-Flag beach, and Palma’s international airport sits within 30 minutes by car. As first-line coastal plots become rarer on the island, properties that blend local materials with modern planning are increasingly valued both for lifestyle and resale potential.

Contemporary Home, Coral Bay, Cyprus

Listed by Cyprus Sotheby’s International Realty for £2,395,120, this five-bedroom contemporary home, looks across Coral Bay toward the protected Akamas Peninsula. The house uses floor-to-ceiling glass panels that slide away to merge living areas with the garden. Limestone floors, clean lines and recessed lighting keep interiors uncluttered; a narrow infinity pool mirrors the bay’s curve.

Beyond the gate, Coral Bay offers sheltered swimming, and the tavernas of Paphos are a 20-minute drive. With 340 sunny days a year and English widely spoken, Cyprus suits year-round use or seasonal escape. The home’s low-maintenance planting—rosemary, citrus, olive—makes lock-and-leave ownership straightforward.

These homes offer more than just luxury amenities and convenience. The seaside life is one of calm and balance, and importantly, one that never goes out of fashion.