They say a man’s home is his castle - and that’s true of some properties more than others! One thing that makes luxury homes so special is their degree of relative isolation, the sense that they inhabit a private nook of the world, away from the stresses and bustle of the daily grind. Whether your dream home is on the beach, in the countryside or nestled deep in the urban jungle, that’s one thing we all sometimes crave - distance. Here are 30 properties with sensational landscape and cityscape views.