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Across this quintet, lifestyle takes precedence over mere square footage, linking prairie ease with Atlantic water horizons. In Alberta, a Three Hills home pairs a bright three-season sunroom with adaptable spaces, while Sylvan Lake living unfolds beside a golf course with mature landscaping and a private firepit setting. On the East Coast, a fully renovated, furnished retreat commands 900 feet of spring-fed lake frontage in Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island offers both Strait views on acreage and downtown Charlottetown water vistas in a high-performance build.

A life shaped by landscape, whether that means morning rides along Calgary’s Bow River pathways near Blue Devil Golf Club or a Laurier Heights hillside where treetops and gardens frame walls of glass. Space and privacy recur, from family-ready layouts in established communities to quieter, acreage-style settings beyond the city grid. Together, the six properties highlight how thoughtful design and outdoor access can turn everyday living into a retreat.

Across Central Oregon and the Willamette Valley, this five-property collection highlights homes shaped by landscape and lived experience. In Bend’s Awbrey Butte, contemporary residences quintet sleek design with sweeping Cascade Mountain views, from imported Italian marble and custom lighting to flexible, entertainment-minded layouts. Nearby, a 19.7-acre estate balances privacy with direct access to BLM land and easy proximity to NE Bend conveniences. In Powell Butte, reclaimed materials and storied finishes frame those same mountain vistas. Silverton rounds out the quintet with peaceful country living close to town, complete with guest quarters and space for hobbies.

Charlottetown’s contemporary side comes into focus with one well-considered home that balances modern construction and everyday practicality. At 49 Bridget Drive, vaulted ceilings and a bright, open main level create an airy setting for both relaxed routines and easy entertaining. The kitchen anchors the layout with quartz counters, a large island, ample cabinetry, and full appliances. Four bedrooms and three full baths—including three main-floor bedrooms and a spacious primary suite with ensuite—add flexibility, while dual-level heat pumps and electric convection heating support year-round comfort.

Across Nova Scotia’s quieter roads, this pair of rural residences shows how country living can feel both expansive and thoughtfully equipped for year-round comfort. In Greenville Station, generous gathering spaces flow from an entertainer’s kitchen to an oversized living room, then outward to a wraparound deck, gazebo, and heated above-ground pool. In Marion Bridge, a ranch-style home on 1.6 acres frames elevated Mira River views through large windows and a new sunroom, supported by practical upgrades and wood-heat resilience.

legacy-scale acreage where privacy feels purposeful and the land itself shapes daily life. From a LIVE-certified Eola-Amity Hills vineyard to a Cascade ranch bordering National Forest, each property pairs seclusion with a second layer of utility—production potential, equestrian and agricultural infrastructure, or high-performance construction. River frontage on the McKenzie, view corridors in Central Oregon, and a Southern Oregon estate engineered for modern comfort round out five distinct expressions of Northwest stewardship.

The latest national data from Canada’s resale market showed another increase in activity in July. Sales rose for the fourth month in a row, prices were nearly unchanged, and the balance between supply and demand moved closer to historical norms.

Haven TeamSep 8, 2026 · 4 min read

Across Northern and Central California, this quintet of properties shares a throughline of legacy, privacy, and long-horizon value. In downtown Paso Robles, a family-held commercial cornerstone traces its roots to a pre-war Ford dealership and rare Model A history. Elsewhere, gated Carmichael grounds and a prestige El Dorado Hills custom build spotlight refined, view-oriented living. From Fiddletown’s well-kept foothill residence to Kneeland’s 180 redwood acres with ocean vistas, each address offers a setting meant to be held, not merely owned.

Across Northern California, this quintet traces a throughline of practical space and place-based living, where acreage, outbuildings, and thoughtful interiors support the hobbies and rhythms of everyday life. From Shasta County’s remodeled ranch setting to a near-40-acre retreat in Lower Lake, utility and privacy take center stage. In Humboldt’s redwood country, two design-minded homes balance handcrafted character and modern efficiency with easy access to celebrated natural corridors. Rounding out the set, a downtown Paso Robles site shifts the lens toward flexible, zoning-driven opportunity.

Across Northern California, this quintet highlights how luxury can be shaped by setting as much as design. From a multi-parcel, 206-acre ranch outside the fog belt near Ferndale and Rio Dell to a gated executive estate in Bayside Heights with sweeping bay views, privacy and nature set the tone. In Sacramento’s East Sac and Land Park, and in Monterey’s Peters Gate near the Wharf and Del Monte Beach, newer builds and meticulous renovations prioritize entertaining, chef-level kitchens, and future-ready comforts like EV charging, generators, and advanced water systems.