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From city streets to lake-country calm, this trio of Washington homes shows how lifestyle shifts with location while priorities stay the same. In Seattle, mid-century character is paired with thoughtful updates, a rare larger lot, and flexible lower-level space near Green Lake and transit. Federal Way offers new-construction ease in a planned community, with a generous floor plan and outdoor-ready yard. Near Mt. Rainier in Ashford, a crafted, turnkey cabin leans into retreat living with a spacious deck and community lake amenities.

Across Oregon, a quintet of properties shows how lifestyle and utility can share the same footprint. From a legacy farmhouse set on 110+ pastoral acres near Sheridan to a corner duplex in Portland’s Buckman/Sunnyside with separate entrances, utilities, and basements, these homes balance beauty with capability. Riverfront living in Florence pairs iconic Siuslaw views with a shop and aging-in-place design, while a 12th-floor Portland residence adds concierge ease, storage, and two deeded parking spaces. In Echo, vineyard land and water rights meet multi-stream income potential.

Across Washington, this quintet of desirable homes captures the state’s most compelling backdrops, from saltwater horizons to river vistas and vineyard-country lake life. In Hansville, a Northwest contemporary frames Mt. Baker, Whidbey Island, and passing marine traffic through a dramatic wall of windows. Richland offers a rare, thoughtfully engineered residence with sweeping Tri-Cities, Columbia River, and Blue Mountains views. A renovated Wapato Point condo in Manson pairs luxury with vacation-rental potential, while Spokane’s South Hill showcases a 1912 craftsman near the Perry Steps. Sequim completes the collection with a contemporary retreat on five private acres.

Washington’s signature getaway rhythm runs through this quintet, from Lake Chelan’s Wapato Point Resort to the relaxed pace of south Whidbey and the open country near Quincy. Two fully renovated condos at Yacinde offer contrasting takes on resort living, balancing sound-conscious seclusion with true waterfront walkout ease. On Whidbey, a custom home near village life pairs chef-kitchen polish with homesteading charm, while a waterfront retreat frames Saratoga Passage and Cascade views. Anchoring it all, a 4.5-acre estate adds barn-and-shop versatility and high-end finishes.

Across Washington, a quintet of residences frames daily life around water, from broad Columbia River vistas to the intimacy of Goss Lake and the ever-changing harbor in Gig Harbor. Each pairing of setting and design favors time outdoors, with resort-style pools and hot tubs, private shoreline and docks, and patios crafted for lingering well past sunset. Modern comfort is equally present, whether through efficient, resilient systems, low-maintenance condo living, or design-forward townhomes near downtown Vancouver’s energy.

Across Oregon, a quintet of properties frames the state’s most restorative settings, with water as the constant—creekfront acreage, riverbottom homestead, and two oceanfront addresses with direct beach access. Even inland, high-desert quiet and Elkhorn and Eagle Cap vistas set an equally immersive pace. Each residence leans into retreat living through decks, porches, and outdoor corridors built for watching light move across land and tide. Flexible footprints recur throughout, from compounds and duplex units to outbuildings, shops, and unfinished space ready to evolve.

Homes and homesites shaped for how people actually live, from view-framed rooms to spaces built for projects, play, and privacy. Ocean panoramas in Seaside, a shop-centric acreage in Castle Rock, and a Mt. Hood retreat in Welches each lean into outdoor connection with decks, windows, and year-round gathering points. McMinnville adds mini-acreage flexibility, while Longview rounds out the mix with enduring craftsmanship and multi-generational potential.

Each one is designed around how life is actually lived, with outdoor space as the main event. From nearly 10 acres beside the water in Albany to a Corvallis home with an entertainer’s patio and outdoor kitchen near Oregon State University, the emphasis stays on comfort and flexibility. A Wallowa hobby farm offers room to grow, Waldport pairs coastal ambience with a separate apartment, and Brasada Ranch delivers turnkey resort living with Cascade views.

Flexible living that welcomes extended family, overnight guests, and everyday transitions. Main-floor suites, bonus rooms, and recreation spaces appear alongside “lifestyle utility” features, from dedicated hobby areas to remarkable storage and an outsized shop. Indoor-outdoor living ties the collection together as well, whether through a covered patio and fenced yard in Tacoma, a wraparound porch on 2.7 acres in Castle Rock, expansive view decks in Stevenson, or Island Lake waterfront terraces in Poulsbo.

Live closer to the landscapes that shape your weekends. From a tucked-away 18-acre home outside Goldendale with sweeping mountain vistas and a versatile shop, to two lots at Pine Hollow Reservoir with an RV barn and quick access to the boat ramp, each offering prioritizes outdoor rhythm. The set continues with an Oceanside new construction retreat on a generous coastal parcel with ocean views, plus two rare West Tumalo parcels poised for a custom build near trails and forest.