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Forestville’s relaxed wine country lifestyle takes center stage in this inviting retreat, where natural beauty and thoughtful living come together in a peaceful Sonoma County setting. Set among the rolling landscapes and lush surroundings of the Russian River Valley, 9224 Carols View Lane offers a private escape with a warm residential character, spacious interiors, and an effortless connection to the outdoors. It’s a setting designed for enjoying the quieter side of Northern California, from leisurely mornings at home to exploring the vineyards, redwoods, and small-town charm that define the region.

Cinematic water-and-sky horizons that shape daily life. From an oceanfront compound in Lanikai with direct access and Mokulua Islands panoramas to an ultra-high-floor Honolulu sanctuary framing the yacht harbor and Waikiki skyline, each home treats privacy as an essential luxury. Elsewhere, a full top-floor Wailea Point “double” residence, a scarce Hanalei ridgeline retreat, and a Kohala Coast enclave near resort beaches and private club amenities complete the picture.

Sweeping Pacific views that frame coastlines, sunsets, and landmark scenery. From Kaanapali’s shoreline vantage to a rare 27-acre, gated Haiku holding with ocean and Haleakala vistas, each property elevates indoor-outdoor living with space to entertain and unwind. The collection also reflects a premium on privacy and presence, pairing secluded, gated estates with expansive new-construction homes designed for refined coastal routines.

Price: $999,750

Haven TeamAug 19, 2026 · 2 min read

water as daily backdrop, generous acreage or estate-scale footprints, and spaces made for gathering. From Danville’s Oak Ridge—a restored Classical and Greek Revival landmark crafted by Thomas Day—to a Broad Bay Island home with deep-water dockage and recent updates, each property privileges outdoor access and privacy. In Blacksburg, an elevator-equipped custom estate pairs views with in-town proximity. Suffolk offers 72 creekfront acres with multiple structures and a generator, while Lake Anna delivers premier public-side frontage for polished, all-day hosting.

Across Virginia, a quintet of desirable homes captures the many ways residents define a well-lived day—from waterfront mornings to acres of quiet countryside. In Weems and at Smith Mountain Lake in Moneta, natural light and sweeping water views shape open interiors designed for gathering and retreat. Midlothian’s Charter Colony offers a refined suburban rhythm with generous room to host. In Locust Grove and New Kent County, updated residences sit on more than five private acres, inviting future gardens, horses, or simply space to breathe.

Across Virginia, a quintet of addresses makes the case for water as the ultimate amenity—whether it is Lake Anna’s panoramic views and sheltered swim cove, a private stream in the Foothills, or acreage fronting a Halifax shoreline. Each property leans into outdoor living with screened porches, decks, patios, and hot-tub-ready moments designed for scenery and entertaining. Privacy and flexibility run throughout, from turnkey updates and conveying furnishings to guest-suite potential, beachside ease in Ocean Park, and a flat Sarah’s Creek homesite built for boating access.

privacy that never feels remote. From a 117.7-acre working horse farm tucked just beyond a cul-de-sac near I-95 to a modern farmhouse on 3.25 private acres in Keswick’s wine-and-horse country, each setting leans into calm without sacrificing access. Water and recreation add texture, with lake and golf course proximity in Culpeper and a tidal dockside retreat in Virginia Beach. Thoughtful finishes and flexible living round out the collection.

Across Virginia, this quintet of residences shares a lifestyle-first sensibility, pairing privacy with proximity to everyday conveniences. Gated communities and golf-course settings set an easy rhythm, while Chesapeake Bay frontage and wooded acreage bring nature to the forefront. Inside, chef’s kitchens, premium finishes, and primary-suite comfort anchor each home’s sense of retreat. Outdoor living spaces—from decks and screened porches to landscaped terraces—extend the experience, and dedicated rooms for work, fitness, media, or storage underscore how thoughtfully these homes are designed to be lived in.

Across Virginia, a quintet of high-end residences shows how today’s luxury is defined by flexibility, privacy, and time spent outdoors. From an 8-acre French Provincial estate in Northern Albemarle County with two fully finished structures to expansive lakefront settings in Chesterfield and Wirtz, each home is shaped for gathering without sacrificing quiet. In Williamsburg and Salisbury Hills, wooded backdrops, upgraded interiors, and thoughtful extras—from screened porches to approved apartments—support multigenerational living and effortless entertaining.