A Second Home in the Sun
We’ve undoubtedly hit that stretch of Seattle winter that has us dreaming of warmer days. Lately we’ve been thinking of the allure of second homes in markets without the cold, gray winter, whether it’s dipping our toes in the ocean or the promise of a sunny desert day—and we’re not the only ones. Second home ownership saw a boost in 2020, as remote workers looked for a change of scenery and savvy investors identified markets with relative home values, lower cost of living, and greater prospect for capital appreciation.
A large part of our business is in our referral relationships, as we connect our clients with trusted advisors in cities around the world. We recently helped a client align with an agent in one of these gorgeous markets—Palm Springs—after they sold their West Seattle abode.
Oro Valley, Arizona
Offered at $1,155,000 | Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty
Featured in Header Image of Post. Immerse yourself in the classic Sonoran Spanish Style architecture of this Honey Bee Canyon Estates beauty. This Robinette design places you in the heart of what our area brings, Distinctive Hacienda Living. Honey Bee Canyon Estates is a gated upscale community in Oro Valley surrounded by walking and mountain biking trails, hiking trails and road cycling right outside your door. The main house is 4,037 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths plus an 858 square foot guest house with living, kitchenette, one bedroom and 1.5 bath, perfect for your guests. The materials inside are traditionally exquisite with wood beams, carved wood pillars, stacked stone accents and colorful mastery of tile work.
Koloa, Hawaii
Offered at $739,000 | Oceanfront Sotheby’s International Realty
This is a very successful turn-key vacation rental property, with ocean vistas. Short walks to Shipwrecks Beach, Grand Hyatt, and Poipu Beach Park The property is a very desirable rental due to location immediately adjacent to Grand Hyatt conference facilities. This is a two-level unit in Building 2 on the second and third (top) floors (no one above). The high vaulted ceilings in the upstairs master suite provide for an open and airy floor plan. Building 2 is very close to the newly refurbished Poipu Sands swimming pool and gas barbecue grills. Poipu Sands is part of the larger Poipu Kai Resort area. There are green belts, tennis courts and swimming pools.
Palm Springs, California
Offered at $835,000 | Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
The last hillside enclave in Palm Springs, Desert Palisades is poised to become a worldwide model for compelling, modern architectural vision by offering 110 homesites along the hillsides of Chino Canyon with varying topography, elevation, and view lines. Desert Palisades offers 360-degrees of view and is minutes from downtown Palm Springs. A decade in the making, Desert Palisades is the first residential community that from the ground up will uphold the ideals that represent the very best in mid-century design.
Miami Beach, Florida
Offered at $1,250,000 | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty
Experience 301 Ocean where the park meets the ocean in this two bedroom, two bath residence with an expansive double terrace overlooking the park and the Atlantic Ocean. This boutique residence offers an open living and kitchen with views of the terrace. The south facing windows bring an abundance of natural light from the impact windows enhancing the views. This boutique building is quiet and serene, and features covered gated parking, two parking spaces, electric car charging stations and direct beach access. Enjoy the South of Fifth lifestyle with the best restaurants, marina, park, shops and the beach. Completely furnished, easy to show and ready for immediate move in.
Guadiana, Mexico
Offered at $750,000 | Agave Sotheby’s International Realty
Located on a quiet lane in prestigious Guadiana, this Luis Camarena-designed home is a true garden oasis. The home has an indigenous design that takes advantage of the southern light and views to the lush gardens. In the front of the property is a one bedroom guest house with its own entrance. The door to the main home opens to a dramatic fountain and large garden with beautiful, mature landscaping. Flexible in design, the office with full bath could also be used as a bedroom for the main house or as a second bedroom for the casita. The open plan living-dining room has a modern kitchen and walls of windows looking onto the garden. Upstairs in the main house is a wonderful master bedroom suite with attached office, private terrace overlooking the rear garden, and a master bath with a large soaking tub for two. The roof terrace is also beautiful, with views to the Parroquia, sunset, valley, and treetops. Outside and upstairs is a charming guest bedroom with fireplace and ensuite bathroom.
Whether one of the above destinations has caught your eye or you have another locale in mind for 2021, we’d love to provide you advisement—contact us today.
We were thrilled to recently assist our clients with the sale of their home at 1314 California Avenue SW in West Seattle (pictured above), which closed at $2,150,000 earlier this month. If you’re considering making a move in West Seattle for 2021, we’d love to help!