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LUXURY ISLAND-TOP RETREAT - An Exceptional Private Intl. Passive House Sanctuary completed in December, 2023, in the San Juan Islands. For those who value what is rare, private, and impossible to replicate. High above private Decatur Island, this extraordinary retreat exists in a world of its own—surrounded by old-growth forest, expansive skies, and breathtaking 180° views from sunrise to sunset. The residence combines the intimacy of a sophisticated treehouse with the presence of a private island estate. Morning light reveals Mount Rainier, southern exposure fills the home throughout the day, and evenings unfold beneath spectacular western skies. Built to International Passive House standards, the home brings a new dimension to luxury: exceptional comfort, remarkable quiet, fresh filtered air, and outstanding energy efficiency—all thoughtfully integrated into the architecture. Every room is composed around the view, framing water, mountains, forest, and sky. Expansive outdoor living spaces dissolve the boundary between home and nature. Natural wetlands and access to more than 70 acres of forest and hiking trails add an extraordinary sense of space, solitude, and freedom. There are homes designed to impress. This is a place designed to be experienced. Its luxury is found not in excess, but in scarcity: privacy, silence, clean air, extraordinary views, thoughtful architecture, and an intimate connection to nature. Private. Elevated. Unparalleled.
