Dreams Do Come True

Dreams Do Come True: La Altagracia

Gazing out over views of pristine fairways, don't be fooled into thinking that this villa is only suitable for golf obsessives – this white marble home has enough palatial glamour to win just about anybody over.

Many of the best features lie outside the home – first and foremost of these is the twenty-two-metre-long swimming pool surrounded by day beds. Elsewhere in the tropical garden, you'll find plenty of quiet shady spots, as well as a covered dining table for long and languorous feasts.

Step behind the columned facade and you're greeted by a truly opulent interior. Tall-ceilinged rooms are home to large pieces of artwork, eye-catching lighting and ample amounts of natural light. The oak and stainless steel kitchen is as practical as it is attractive, although it might not see much use by yours truly given that the home comes with a private chef. With all this time freed up, why not treat yourself to a unrushed soak in one of the sleek bathtubs?

As well as the aforementioned golf courses – forty-five holes in total, in case you were interested – there's so much to do in the surrounding resort, from lounging about on the three-mile stretch of white sand beach to trying your hand at deep-sea diving, horseriding or kitesurfing.

Home truths:
*The main house has two king-size bedrooms on the first floor and there are two separate guesthouses with a twin bedroom on the ground floor and a king-size bedroom on the level above
*There's free on-street parking available
*Housekeeping, waiter service, a private chef, airport transfers, a welcome basket and concierge service are all included in the price