According to a recent study, the top four best-performing cities on the "best city" list for 2019 are London, Paris, New York City and Tokyo, respectively. Several different factors were considered in order to compile this list: sumptuous home environments, job opportunities, city attractions and hotspots, diversity of people, economic prosperity and quality of the arts, culture, restaurants and nightlife.
Our focus here is on sumptuous home environments. Each of these four cities has a magnetism that certainly attracts the crème de la crème, thereby keeping that luxury living allure at an all-time high.
London
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Paris is being praised for its massive infrastructure upgrades in anticipation of its hosting the 2024 Olympics. And this exceptional private Parisian mansion should also be praised, as it adds to Paris' prestige as one of the world's best cities to live.
The mansion directly overlooks the Champ de Mars and boasts panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower and Les Invalides. Recently renovated, it includes a ground-floor foyer that provides access to a most magnificent living room and dining area, which eventually lead into a superb landscaped garden.
With floor-to-ceiling glass doors, the natural light keeps the palatial palace soft and airy. Providing that Parisian flair, no?
To awaken in this bedroom is to experience the best of Paris at dawn.
New York City
This duplex penthouse is an architectural masterpiece. The one-of-a-kind residence combines a world of privacy and prestige with over 9,700 square feet of interior living space and two extraordinary outdoor spaces.
This master bedroom sits in elevated solitude amongst the most breathtaking view.
Tokyo
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Tokyo is lauded for its parks and outdoor activities, as well as its impressive food scene and luxury real estate. And specifically, this luxury apartment will compel you to bring the activities indoors. Chess anyone? A resounding "yes" is the answer if this is your living room.
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Cooking in this kitchen elevates Tokyo's food scene to one of elegance, taste and superior quality.
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It simply does not get any better than toasting Tokyo's skyline from this luxury apartment.
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Sleeping here allows you to slumber is sensational splendor. High above it all and in high-end luxury style.
With each of these four cities enjoying the status of being "One of the World's Best," it follows that the aforementioned luxury homes contribute to their city’s competitive identity, community well-being and future prosperity - an eclectic real estate trifecta that surely has proven to be a win bet.
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