For those who crave breathtaking sea views and can handle a wild storm or two, feast your eyes on these stunning waterfront homes on high. Now converted into luxury real estate, these dreamy lighthouse dwellings offer a romantic space to escape to for some peace and quiet.
Round Island Lighthouse, Michigan, USA
This idyllic clapboard lighthouse in Michigan, which dates from 1892, comes with its very own island. Located on the lower St Mary's River, the property is available via Private Islands Online for just shy of $2 million (£1.62m).
Astronomical electricity bills won't be a problem in this lighthouse. While the hexagonal lantern room remains, the light was moved to a nearby tower back in 1923.
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom lighthouse, which was extensively renovated in the 1990s, retains many of its original features, from ash hardwood flooring to antique staircases.
Oversized windows fill the property with light and showcase the fabulous river views. Plus, there's a large decked area in front of the lighthouse - the perfect spot to savour the beautiful vistas.
The master bedroom also offers spectacular views of the grounds and river. And if that isn't enough to tempt you, a boat and small mooring pier are included in the price.
Dämmans Fyr, Kalmarsund, Sweden
This charming Swedish lighthouse is located on a rocky islet in the Baltic Sea - it is currently available for event bookings via Valdi Private Islands.
Upon its completion in 1873, Dämmans Fyr was Sweden's most expensive and advanced lighthouse. It remained in service until 1968.
The lighthouse, which operated as a luxury hotel from the 1990s until 2012, can sleep up to 20 people. The complex includes a breakwall and helipad.
The lighthouse's many bedrooms rock a nautical theme and feature large windows from which to enjoy coastal views. White wood-boarded walls create a fresh, neutral space, offering a contemporary nod to life on the seven seas.
The lighthouse also benefits from swanky wetrooms with huge stone baths for extra wow-factor, not to mention a state-of-the-art kitchen area.
Braddock Point Lighthouse, New York, USA
The quintessential Great Lakes lighthouse, this brightly-coloured beauty is located on Lake Ontario in Upstate New York.
On sale for a cool $1.5 million (£1.22m), Braddock Point Lighthouse is a generous estate, consisting of 4,284 square feet, with a main house, carriage house and tower.
The lighthouse was built in 1896 and is still in operation. Thankfully, the tower is wired up to a separate electric service that is paid for by the US Coast Guard.
Perfect for a large family, the complex features a total of five bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms. Its quirky interior doesn't shy away from bright shades, with this baby pink scheme housing a range of historic feature pieces.
The rooms have been meticulously restored to their former Victorian-era glory – think ornate ceiling medallions, original wood wall panels and old-fashioned sash windows.
Cantick Head Lighthouse, Orkney Islands, Scotland
Cantick Head Lighthouse is located on the south-east coast of the Island of Hoy in the rugged Orkney Islands off the coast of Scotland.
Perched on a headland overlooking the Pentland Firth, the lighthouse complex consists of the principal house and two assistant lightkeeper's cottages.
The complex, which is currently used as bed and breakfast accommodation, comprises a total of nine bedrooms.
The main house and cottages are decorated to a high standard and the complex as a whole requires very little work.
Bedrooms in the complex are super-cosy and several feature open fireplaces to bolster the central heating. The property is being marketed by Lows.
Burnham High Lighthouse, Somerset, UK
This charming lighthouse stands at no less than eight stories high in Somerset. Recently sold for $750,000 (£525k), this three-bedroom home has a distinctive red and white structure – the perfect nautical hideaway for a relaxed romantic retreat.
The decommissioned lighthouse has retained many of the features from its former working life. The top floor is the lantern room which is capped by a magnificent domed copper ceiling.
The curved walls make for quirky, bespoke living spaces with built-in furniture. This cosy nook with under-seat storage is fitted around the stone wall of one room. The reinforced glass panel looks down on the kitchen and allows light to spread throughout the property.
A stylish dining area sits on one of the central floors. Next to the fireplace, it's the perfect spot for a romantic dinner for two on a cold evening. The eclectic rooms inside this lighthouse tower feel airy and bright thanks to the abundance of windows and natural light.
The bathroom boasts true period glamour, with stone floors and high ceilings. A free-standing roll-top bath marks the centre of the room on a raised platform. Take a long soak in the cast-iron tub, safe at a height that can never be overlooked.
Looking out over the town of Burnham-on-Sea, the views from this lighthouse are simply stunning, This panoramic terrace boasts breathtaking uninterrupted outlooks over the ocean and beach.
Poplar Point lighthouse, Rhode Island, USA
This lighthouse dwelling is reportedly the United States' oldest wooden lighthouse. Perched right on the tip of Poplar Point in Rhode Island, New York, this four-bedroom property is a historic real estate gem.
The main living room is dominated by the cavernous fireplace – perfect for any frosty winter evenings ahead. The homely space is bright and cosy with sumptuous furnishings and rugs strewn across the polished floors.
The cosy sea-captains office is a sophisticated scheme, with the walls and floor decked in varnished wood. The smart leather sofa and refined décor create a relaxed yet classic space for after-dinner entertaining.
Polished floors and panelled walls frame a grand stone fireplace in the formal dining room. After a day of sailing and sea-gallivanting, it's the ideal place to have a cosy dinner by candlelight.
The impressive porch is the perfect spot to recline on a summer’s day, taking in the sea air and magnificent views across the lawn. In the colder months, curl up with a blanket and watch boats come and go late into the evening.
East Brother Island, California, USA
For $295 (£224) a day, you could stay in this characterful dwelling. Just off the coast of California, East Brother Island is home to this former lighthouse keeper's residence, and what's more, it's completely private.
The snug living room features a cosy hearth, making it the ideal spot to hunker down in on a cold, blustery evening. Like the rest of the house, it's traditionally decorated in keeping with the property's historic past.
The main dining room sits just off from two of the bedrooms. The long formal space is large enough to accommodate plenty of dinner guests, while breakfast and evening meals are included in the rental price.
The four-bedroom lighthouse offers a selection of classic double rooms to choose from. Here, a regal four-poster bed, wooden floors and fireplace mantel are complimented by traditional woven rugs and dark wood furnishings.
An alternative bedroom offers more of a country feel. The slightly smaller room is just as cosy, with a white wire bedframe backing onto wood-panelled walls, which have been painted in a warm and welcoming pink.
Sundown on East Brother Island is the time to truly see the lighthouse at its best. Watch the sun set on the horizon and take in the sights as the light fades behind this converted nautical inn.
Soloman’s Lighthouse, Nassau, Bahamas
This stunning lighthouse estate consists of six bedrooms and four bathrooms and is situated in the beautiful Bahamas. The impressive Soloman’s Lighthouse, which includes a two-story main house as well as the lighthouse itself, is currently on the market for $3.5 million (£2.7m).
The property’s architecture makes the most of the surrounding landscape. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the main sitting room with light and offer tranquil sea views.
The granite-topped kitchen includes an island breakfast bar and high-tech cooking facilities. Double French doors open out onto the sea-front patio which is perfect for enjoying the ocean breeze over an alfresco breakfast.
A split-level living room creates a bright and airy space to relax and unwind in. Floor-to-ceiling bookcases offer an expansive library which looks out onto the ocean and down into the main lounge.
The vast master bedroom is bright and spacious with double doors opening out onto the upper library level. A private outdoor balcony can also be accessed from the main bedroom, allowing residents to step out and enjoy the tropical landscape.
No luxury property is complete without a pool and this 90-foot infinity pool borders the turquoise depths of the Caribbean ocean. Enjoy a romantic swim with unbeatable views in the cooling waters.
The Lighthouse, Montana, USA
This pretty lighthouse home in Montana, United States boasts six bedrooms and five bedrooms, along with a fully-equipped guest house.
The main living room is flooded with light from the double-height ceiling and huge gable windows. The main room is spacious and welcoming with an open-plan breakfast bar area to one side.
The dining room is a cosy alcove room offering amazing mealtime views. A stained-glass octagonal porthole featuring a lighthouse design makes an especially nautical feature, while the wood-panelled detailing creates a homely aesthetic.
The study room in the lighthouse tower truly takes the property’s seafaring theme to another level. The deep blue scheme's pièce de résistance is the splendid ship’s wheel which stands proudly at the bow of the room.
A completely separate and fully-equipped guest house stands in the ground of the main property but allows complete privacy to residents of either location. The open-plan kitchen and living room allows for a stylish stay along with three separate bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Nestled in the hills of the National Park, overlooking Flathead Lake, the uninterrupted views from this property are picture-perfect. And where better to enjoy them from than the multi-level terrace, which hugs the exterior of the main house.
Lighthouse Marlera, Pula, Croatia
Built in 1875, Lighthouse Marlera was recently renovated to create a stylish coastal hideaway. Nestled amongst a gorgeous, rugged landscape, it's an ideal spot to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Outside, you can unwind and soak up those dazzling sea views on the generous shaded terrace. The nearby waters in front of the property are even home to a historic wreck – ideal for any avid scuba divers.
Charmingly rustic, the dwelling's interior is a real treat. Exposed concrete gives an industrial edge, while characterful wooden beams reference the property's history and create a homely aesthetic.
Nautical nods are plenty in this quirky interior. An abundance of rope and weathered wood textures are used to evoke the seascape, and bare brickwork celebrates the original fabric of the building.
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