A Laid-Back Life Awaits In Idaho
At the Saturday morning farmer’s market in Sandpoint, Idaho, craftsmen and farmers gather around Farmin Park with a dual purpose—to catch up with friends and to offer customers fresh produce and homemade goods (huckleberry barbecue sauce, anyone?). The casual, good-natured vibe found at the bustling market also permeates Sandpoint’s luxury second-home communities.
At Seasons at Sandpoint, a condo and townhome development prominently situated along 1,800 feet of Lake Pend Oreille’s northwest shore, the light level of staffing and low HRA fees make sure everything flows, while still giving the project a decidedly unpretentious feel, according to Chris Chambers, director of sales. Just a short walk across the footbridge from Sandpoint’s artsy, community-oriented downtown, chockablock with historic buildings that look like they belong in an old Western, each residence enjoys larger-than-life views of the astoundingly uncrowded lake. The debt-free development’s prices range from $490,000 to $1.8 million.
Where there’s an accolade-laden lake (Pend Oreille is the state’s largest and deepest), a pristine golf course is sure to follow. Enter The Idaho Club, home to Idaho’s only Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Just 10 minutes from Sandpoint, the 900-acre development offers approximately 250 homesites with prices beginning at $550,000. With several of the project’s 28 completed lodge-style homes tucked away in the peacefully quiet woods, it’s easy to imagine a family of moose strolling through your backyard at any moment. A new future clubhouse, as well as a pool and tennis center, will contribute to an active, family oriented lifestyle, says Brad Arnold, director of sales.
Next to crystal clear Lake Coeur d’Alene, about an hour south of Sandpoint, the towering Coeur d’Alene Golf and Spa Resort casts a shadow over Coeur d’Alene, with several blocks of shops eateries creating a hub of activity. A smooth five-minute boat ride from the resort’s marina leads to The Terraces, the resort’s luxury residential component of 30 privately owned condos. Units have outdoor terraces of 120 feet to an unbelievable 165 feet in length, from which owners can watch golfers test their luck against the world’s only floating green or observe their boats being prepared by concierge staff for a spin around the lake. The Terraces is one of the country’s most ambitious luxury condo projects, says Mike Delong, director of sales, and with features such as fingerprinted residence entries, it is hard to disagree. Available residences start at $3.5 million.
