Awais Manzoor

Across British Columbia, this quintet of properties traces a lifestyle defined by water, mountains, and time spent outside. From a custom waterfront retreat on Ruxton Island to a shoreline-adjacent home in Bowser and sweeping Pacific vistas in Port Renfrew, the coast delivers a daily relationship with the sea. Big White shifts the focus to true ski-in, ski-out living with panoramic alpine views. In Victoria’s Oaklands, a charming cottage offers a grounded alternative to condo life, close to established community comforts.

A seasonal waterfront compound designed for days on the dock and quick launches from nearby Aitken Point’s boat ramp and sandy beach. Two waterfront parcels are included for a single price, pairing immediate enjoyment with longer-term flexibility for expansion, subject to approvals. A compact cabin is complemented by auxiliary spaces—a studio, bunky, and whimsical workshop—while a drilled well and septic system support turnkey island living.

Across British Columbia, a quartet of land offerings highlights how nature and buildability can align in compelling ways. From timbered acreage minutes from Williams Lake to a fully excavated lot in Powell River amid active multifamily growth, each parcel speaks to a different scale of possibility. Likely adds a quiet lakeside viewpoint with septic and gravity-fed spring water already in place. On Vancouver Island, Ucluelet anchors the collection with 18 waterfront acres at the gateway to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

Spaces that feel finished, refreshed, and ready for daily rhythm. New construction and top-to-bottom renovations set the stage for open-concept light, updated kitchens, and modern comforts, while character still shows through in rustic accents, classic materials, and a riverfront Victorian presence. Just outside the door, the lifestyle expands—parks, swimming and boat launches, forest trails, wraparound decks, and even workshop or apartment-style flexibility.

Homes that treat landscape as an everyday luxury. From an Esopus Creek enclave of eleven handcrafted townhomes built with on-site milled timber and reclaimed details to a 21-acre retreat with rare dual river frontage, each property privileges water, woods, and open air. A 2021 custom build adds modern efficiency and remote-work readiness alongside panoramic views and a pond, while a village contemporary balances privacy with proximity and thoughtfully renewed outdoor entertaining spaces.

Across upstate New York, a trio of private acreage retreats shows how seclusion and everyday livability can coexist. Each property sits on roughly five to 13.5 acres, where trails, wildlife, and outdoor gathering spaces shape a recreation-first rhythm—from snowmobile access to a location near Thacher State Park to a spring-fed, stocked pond. Inside, flexible plans extend well beyond the main level, with finished basements and dedicated office-ready rooms designed for work, guests, and multigenerational stays.

Across New York’s Hudson Valley and the storied St. Lawrence River, this quintet shares a clear through line: places shaped for the way life is actually lived. From a renovated Fishkill residence positioned for Beacon rail and highway access to a mountain-ringed Accord compound unfolding across 17.46 acres, each property balances privacy with connection. A to-be-built modern estate in Clinton Corners pairs meadow and woodland vistas with resort-minded amenities. Clayton offers a rare riverfront setting with a substantial dock, while Warwick delivers a 21-acre equestrian facility built for serious training near village life.

Retreat living shaped by land and water. In the Hudson Valley, to-be-built modern designs at Clinton Corners and Rhinebeck frame open pastures, mature woods, and a pond, while a century-spanning Willow estate stretches across 22 acres with mountain ridgelines and Little Beaverkill stream frontage. Farther west, a 9,000-plus-square-foot Pittsford home pairs bespoke craftsmanship with resort-caliber entertaining, and a Cayuga Lake sanctuary delivers sunrise frontage with serious boating infrastructure for four-season ease.

Privacy first, with water and wide-open land shaping everyday life. From Niagara River frontage with multiple docks to a Warwick pond with its own island, each setting invites slow mornings and outdoor rituals. Pools, cabanas, patios, and fireplaces extend the living space beyond the walls, while barns, workshops, and multi-structure layouts support true compound flexibility. History and horizon views—from Cornwall’s 1910 provenance to Acra’s Catskill panoramas—complete the story.

Across upstate New York, this curated five reads as a study in retreat living where water and landscape set the daily rhythm. From Austerlitz hills with a pond, creek, and trails minutes from Spencertown to a private Saratoga-area custom home just five minutes from downtown, each setting balances seclusion with access. The Finger Lakes entries lean into the shoreline, spanning Cayuga frontage and panoramic views to a rare stretch of Seneca Lake with approximately 630 feet of waterfront. Kingston adds historic gravitas with an in-town estate feel, pool, and compound potential.