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Across the Pacific Northwest and neighboring Idaho, this curated five-property collection is united by water, space, and a deep sense of place. From a Craftsman estate on five private acres with sweeping island-and-mountain vistas to a legacy Coeur d’Alene lakefront site with a sandy beach, dock, and clear swimming water, each setting invites life outdoors. A glass-walled Orcas Island perch and a nearly 60-acre Blaine wilderness retreat with an 8-acre lake expand the region’s spectrum, while a remodeled Redmond enclave home adds polished convenience.

Along Delaware’s shoreline, one new-construction opportunity in Dewey Beach captures the ease of second-home living with the scale to host a crowd. Set between the ocean and the bay, these spacious townhomes selection of 1 five-bedroom, 4.5-bath layouts with chef-inspired kitchens and private balconies that invite an indoor-outdoor rhythm. Elevator access adds everyday convenience, while a storage garage and two parking spaces address the practical realities of beach life. Multiple units available suggest a cohesive enclave with room to choose.

Across the Salish Sea and Seattle’s most coveted lakes, this quintet of Pacific Northwest residences treats water as both backdrop and daily ritual. From San Juan Island’s low-bank shorelines and sunset-facing panoramas to Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish outlooks, each property balances rare privacy with clear access to nearby amenities. Design remains central—architect-led volumes, walls of glass, and refined finishes that heighten the connection to the landscape. Together, they read as turnkey estates built for indoor-outdoor living and resort-caliber comfort.

Maryland’s lifestyle-first living takes center stage in this quintet, spanning amenity-rich communities and deeply private Chesapeake waterfront escapes. From Fallsgrove’s trail-and-pool setting and a golf-front home on the 16th green in South River Colony to secluded estates on Crab Alley Bay, Kilby Point, and the Wye River, each property elevates daily life through setting. Recent renovations and infrastructure upgrades keep the focus on ease, while entertainment-ready lower levels, expansive kitchens, and flexible guest quarters support gatherings and multi-generational stays.

Situated on a wooded lot in Rural Clarington, 9 Powers Court is a 6-bedroom, 6-bathroom estate tailored for luxury, high-end design, and corporate-grind escapism. This Andelwood-built “Talisman” model features over 5,000 square feet of finished space, including a gourmet kitchen, expansive outdoor amenities, and a dedicated home office.

Across Washington’s shorelines and riverbanks, this quintet of retreats treats landscape as the main amenity, framing water and mountain horizons through expansive glazing and view-facing decks. From a Pacific Ocean bluff in Westport to Puget Sound beachfront with owned tidelands in Olalla, and onward to low-bank Wenatchee River frontage near Leavenworth, each home pairs design-forward comfort with an outdoors-first lifestyle. Flexible layouts and Tier II short-term-rental readiness in the riverfront homes add a pragmatic edge to the escape.

Luxury that feels inseparable from the outdoors. From Puget Sound beachfront on Harstine Island to a Cape Cod–inspired retreat with False Bay views in Friday Harbor, water is a constant presence, as are privacy and room to breathe. On the mainland, a nearly new Bothell home and a 1.46-acre Woodinville estate balance refined living with everyday utility. In Leavenworth, a mountain lodge pairs panoramic drama with a rare Tier III STR permit.

The luxury summer retreat is becoming less about one faraway trophy destination and more about a flexible network of homes. points to increased private jet activity and multi-location living, while the shows continued demand for Europe alongside rising interest in domestic, easier-to-reach destinations.

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Homes shaped around water, views, and the calm of acreage. Chef’s kitchens, radiant heat, and durable building choices set a consistent baseline of quality, while decks and patios keep daily life oriented outdoors. Several residences are scaled for gathering, with bonus rooms, guest quarters, and workshops. Anchoring the set, a renovated Shoreline four-plex near light rail adds a smart income counterpoint to the region’s retreat-like estates.

Across the Pacific Northwest, a quintet of residences shows how setting shapes daily life. One property pairs rustic-elegant ranch living with irrigated acreage, a modern barn, and BLM-backed privacy in Grants Pass. Two close-in condos—one in a premier waterfront tower with concierge ease, another in Lake Oswego’s First Addition—favor walkability and lock-and-leave simplicity. Inland, Tumalo acreage delivers mountain views and a low-maintenance basecamp near Bend. On the coast, a Necanicum Riverfront home offers calm minutes from Seaside’s beach and promenade.