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Maidenhead mansion worth £30m battles it out to be named Ultimate Modern Masterpiece – but it’ll have to beat a Caribbean island retreat and Canadian panoramic penthouse

The most expensive property shortlisted is Halford Manor in Maidenhead which is worth £30 million
 

A LUXURIOUS manor overlooking Windsor Castle and a penthouse in the sky are among the multimillion pound properties shortlisted as Modern Masterpieces.

These nine plush pads are battling it out to be crowned supreme in the HGTV Ultimate House Hunt competition.

 This luxurious three-storey home in Quebec, Canada, offers incredible panoramic views over the St. Lawrence River
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This luxurious three-storey home in Quebec, Canada, offers incredible panoramic views over the St. Lawrence RiverCredit: Caters News Agency

The most expensive property, Halford Manor in Holyport, Maidenhead, is worth a whopping £30 million.

The plush property not only has a nine-screen viewing wall, 14-metre dining room and its own art gallery, but also a 40-acre polo arena, canter track and Stick’n Ball pitch.

Furnished in bespoke furniture and artworks, the six-bedroom home is operated by a savvy integrated tablet screen and even has its own helicopter landing pads and views of Windsor castle.

Listed among the other finalists is a serene hideaway in the Hamptons, a penthouse in the Johannesburg skyline, a Caribbean Island retreat and more.

 Halford Manor in Maidenhead has views of Windsor Castle
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Halford Manor in Maidenhead has views of Windsor CastleCredit: Caters News Agency
 The Maidenhead mansion also boasts its own polo grounds
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The Maidenhead mansion also boasts its own polo groundsCredit: Caters News Agency
 Also shortlisted is a sophisticated Hollywood home nestled in the hills that overlooks the LA skyline
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Also shortlisted is a sophisticated Hollywood home nestled in the hills that overlooks the LA skylineCredit: Caters News Agency
 Flapjack Farm in Boulder, Colorado, USA, has six bedrooms and offers stunning views of the countryside
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Flapjack Farm in Boulder, Colorado, USA, has six bedrooms and offers stunning views of the countrysideCredit: Caters News Agency
 The Colorado home, which also has a luxury pool and spa, is priced at £7.8m
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The Colorado home, which also has a luxury pool and spa, is priced at £7.8mCredit: Caters News Agency
 This Caribbean retreat in Lurin, Saint Barthelemy, is known for its beautiful tropical gardens
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This Caribbean retreat in Lurin, Saint Barthelemy, is known for its beautiful tropical gardensCredit: Caters News Agency
 The four-bedroom home has a pretty panoramic view of the nearby St Jean bay
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The four-bedroom home has a pretty panoramic view of the nearby St Jean bayCredit: Caters News Agency

A haven in the Hamptons, New York, USA, also showcases expansive glass walls that provide unobstructed views of the nearby waterfront and pool.

Decked in neutral décor and contemporary furniture, the four-bedroom home is described to emit a “serene yet modern atmosphere.”

Described as a ‘modern castle in the sky’ the rooftop penthouse in Johannesburg, South Africa, combines outdoor luxury with indoor chic.

Aside from its infinity pool, hot tub and spacious outdoor lounge, the property has a stylish art-deco themed screening room with vintage posters that exude Hollywood Glamour.

 A haven in the Hamptons features expansive glass walls
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A haven in the Hamptons features expansive glass wallsCredit: Caters News Agency
 The rooftop penthouse in Johannesburg, South Africa, combines outdoor luxury with indoor chic
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The rooftop penthouse in Johannesburg, South Africa, combines outdoor luxury with indoor chicCredit: Caters News Agency
 The art deco-themed South African property has an infity pool, hot tub and spacious outdoor lounge
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The art deco-themed South African property has an infity pool, hot tub and spacious outdoor loungeCredit: Caters News Agency
 Situated next to Golden Gate Park, this San Francisco home was built in the 1920s
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Situated next to Golden Gate Park, this San Francisco home was built in the 1920sCredit: Caters News Agency

The delicate scent of jasmine wafts through the tropical gardens of shortlisted Villa Artepea in Lurin, Saint Barthelemy, in the Caribbean.

Up for sale at £8.41m, the four-bedroom home has a pretty, panoramic view of the nearby St Jean bay in this island retreat that also has a landing strip, walking trails and equestrian facilities.

Stephanie Anton, President of Luxury Portfolio International, said: "Modern architecture is really having its moment with today's affluent home buyer.

“Marked by distinct characteristics such as clean lines, bold cantilevers, large windows and minimalist style, we continue to see incredible demand for Modern around the world.

“As the selection of homes in this category reflect, this style is equally at home in a beautiful countryside or a city setting."

All the mansions have been shortlisted in the Modern Masterpieces category, with voting open to the public until July 17.

Anyone casting a vote will be entered into a £7,500 prize sweepstake.

The competition is a joint venture between Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International.

For more info or to register your vote and enter into the sweepstake visit .

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