LIVING WELL | CHASING THE SUN
a curated collection of notable homes and opportunities
December 20
Winter has a way of sharpening the desire for sun, warmth and an easier pace of living. When days feel shorter and colder, the idea of a second home becomes less about escape and more about flexibility, a place where mornings begin outdoors, doors stay open longer and life unfolds beyond four walls. Warm climates invite a different rhythm, shaped by light, landscape and the freedom to move with the seasons.
This week, we spotlight four exceptional properties across the country that offer just that. From the relaxed coastal ease of 30A and the elevated energy of Miami, to the resort lifestyle of Southern California and a modern coastline estate in Sea Island, each property captures a version of living well in warmer weather.
If life with more sun and flexibility is calling, we’d love to help you explore what a second home or relocation could look like.
17 Peace Lane | Inlet Beach, Florida
4 bed 5.1 bath
Offered at $3,900,000
Currently mid 60s
Listed by Beau Blankenship and Jacob Watkins with Christie’s International Real Estate
Tucked inside the gated Grace Point community, this home offers a coastal lifestyle that feels calm, private and intentional. Surrounded by preserved green space with glimpses of the Gulf, life here moves at an easier pace, with morning light filling open living spaces and outdoor living woven naturally into each day. The floor plan is designed to truly live in, with generous bedrooms, a flexible bonus space for work or play and room to gather without feeling on display. Just off 30A yet removed from the crowds, Grace Point delivers a more residential beach experience, with beaches, dining and the option to access Watersound Beach Club amenities close at hand.
1420 South Miami | Miami, Florida
4 bed 4.1 bath
Offered at $7,605,900
Currently mid 70s
Listed by Carol Cassis and Stephan Burke with Christie’s International Real Estate
Cipriani Residences Miami introduces a rare new construction opportunity defined by precision, privacy and timeless style. Perched high above the city, this residence offers a calm, elevated retreat with sweeping views and abundant natural light through a refined flow-through layout. Interiors are newly crafted, blending Cipriani’s unmistakable Italian elegance with modern comfort and restraint. At the center of the experience is a lifestyle shaped by Cipriani’s legendary service, where every detail feels intentional and living well comes effortlessly.
8114 Sendero de la Pradera | San Diego, California
5 bed 6.2 bath
Offered at $10,900,000
Currently mid 60s
Listed by Clara Justus and Rebekah Sklar with Sotheby's International Realty
Set within the guarded enclave of Santaluz, this Mark Agee custom estate sits along the 17th hole of the Rees Jones championship golf course, offering rare privacy, scale and sweeping ocean, valley and mountain views. Designed for seamless indoor–outdoor living, the property unfolds across a one-acre setting with resort-level amenities including a vanishing-edge infinity pool, spa, secondary pool with slide and an open-air entertaining pavilion. The main residence is complemented by a fully self-contained casita ideal for extended guests. Inside, refined living spaces are anchored by a chef’s kitchen and expanded by a private theater, game room and soundproof music studio. Every element is designed for elevated living and effortless entertaining, creating a true legacy estate within one of North County’s most coveted communities.
113 E 26th Street | Sea Island, Georgia
7 bed 8.1 bath
Offered at $40,000,000
Currently low 70s
Listed by Chase Mizell with Sotheby’s International Realty
Set along the Sea Island coastline, this John Portman–designed oceanfront residence is a rare expression of coastal modernism where architecture and nature exist in quiet balance. Expansive glass walls draw the Atlantic into every space, filling the home with light, movement and uninterrupted horizon views, while soaring volumes and fluid transitions create an atmosphere that feels both expansive and serene. Interiors are restrained and intentional, using natural materials that echo the landscape and allow the ocean to remain the focal point. A separate guest cottage offers a private retreat for friends and family, extending the experience without disrupting the home’s sense of calm. Here, daily life is shaped by the rhythm of the coast, where architecture becomes not just a backdrop but a way of living.
If you’re looking to make a move in Chicago or another market, let’s talk. Our network of agents and developers extends across the country.
