Luxury Lakefront Properties

Jun 20

AUSTIN, TX

"Villa Del Lago" is a uniquely magnificent estate situated on 25+/- hillside acres of prime south shore lakefront property boasting unobstructed and panoramic elevated views of Lake Travis.

$28,000,000

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Skip a stone. Sit a spell. Listen to the lapping water. Breathe in the dewy air. “A lake is the landscape’s most beautiful and expressive feature,” declared American naturalist Henry David Thoreau, and the pleasures and distinctive lifestyle of lakefront living is resonating with luxury buyers more than ever. Unencumbered by the ocean’s volatility, luxury lakefront properties offer activities, conveniences and communities made possible by a lake’s more protected and placid aquatic environs.

While luxury lakefront properties boast universal amenities such as private boat dockage and freshwater fishing, each lake community has its own distinct personality and offerings. Compass - Seattle agent Haleh Clapp explains, “Lakefront property owners enjoy this veritable luxury subculture, often socializing and sharing leisure activities together such as jet skiing and wakeboarding. The lake is like an extension of their backyards which they can all share.” Luxury properties overlooking Lake Washington such as Haleh’s breathtaking listing at 9563 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA are very desirable, especially when residents have direct water access to the best of Seattle. “Residents can commute downtown on their boats and seaplanes, or dock at their favorite lakeside restaurants. They can even travel by boat directly from their homes to the San Juan Islands or Husky Stadium. An entirely new world within our city opens up with access to the water. It’s an ultimate luxury lifestyle experience.”

For a peaceful respite surrounded by nature and wildlife, Compass - New Hampshire's Brie Stephens suggests exploring the luxury lakefront properties of legendary Lake Winnipesaukee. Revered by New Englanders for its bucolic beauty and small town way of life, the 21 mile long glacial lake is an exceptional spot for launching kayaks off a canopied dock and cuddling up around a waterfront fire pit. Interesting to note are some of the specific intricacies when purchasing a premier property along a lakeshore, such as Brie’s stunning listing at 14 Clement Road, Moultonborough NH. “A lake’s shoreline varies from cove to cove, and prevailing winds vary from location to location, too. One property may be very cold and blustery while a nearby one is fully protected, with a water surface like glass. Some properties are set on steep lots with a rocky path to the lake; in exchange, these properties often feature fabulous sunrise and sunset views. It’s essential for buyers to become educated by an experienced local agent who understands these specific and impactful nuances.”

Luxury lakefront properties need not be sited on large lakes, those nestled along a more compact shoreline can create outstanding lifestyle opportunities. Take Missouri’s Loch Lloyd and its spectacular homes such as 16509 MacAllister Court, Belton MO, represented by Compass - Kansas City’s Kristin Malfer. The charming enclave has only about 30 homes with direct water frontage, sometimes valued at prices exceeding $10 million. Kristen describes, “Loch Lloyd is one of very few gated communities in the area, making it especially attractive to Kansas City C-level executives and professional athletes. It is a lowkey and friendly neighborhood in spite of the great wealth, where residents drive about in golf carts enjoying the lush, protected landscape, and the occasional deer eating an apple straight out of your hand!” Fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding are equally popular to the community’s golf, tennis and pickleball. Kristin adds, “As soon as you pull through the front gate, your blood pressure drops.”

CARY, NC
The essence of lakeside luxury is this breathtaking contemporary retreat in the heart of MacGregor Downs. This residence enjoys unparalleled views of the famous 18th hole and the tranquil lake beyond.
**$5,300,000**

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ROWAYTON, CT
Renovated and expanded in 2019, this stunning 5 BR waterfront home framed by stone walls and perennials offers a dock with swim ladder & kayak step & is nestled on .78 acres in the heart of Rowayton!
**$3,699,000**

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CARMEL, NY

A once-in-a-lifetime property, Hidden Lakes Camp is only 50 miles from Manhattan, but feels like the middle of the Adirondacks.

$2,995,000

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AUSTIN, TX

Escape to your own private paradise on Lake Austin with this magnificent estate. Boasting over 9,300 square feet of living space on a sprawling 3.5+ acre lot, this property offers the perfect balance of luxurious living and outdoor recreation.

$7,900,000

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MOUNT JULIET, TN

Lake house living meets the style & character of a luxurious French country estate at this one-of-a-kind home. Just 30min from Nashville & located at the tip of a peninsula, the home commands 300° views of Old Hickory Lake, visible from 111 of the 119 windows.

$4,499,999

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