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In 2018, Oprah Winfrey purchased a scenic waterfront estate located in rural Orcas Island off the coast of Seattle. The real estate deal cost $8.3 million and was executed through an entity linked to her network. The media magnate reportedly purchased the property without visiting the home in person. After three years of ownership, the television host has decided to bid farewell to her island home as she reportedly lacks the time to maximize its usage. Recorded on Tuesday, Winfrey has officially sold her waterfront residence for $14 million in an off-market deal. Jen Cameron, vice president of Coldwell Banker Bain’s global luxury division, represented the buyer in the deal who is listed under the title of Lophodytes LLC. The billionaire public figure currently resides at her self-proclaimed Promised Land, a 70-acre ranch property located in Montecito, California. With an impressive real estate portfolio, Winfrey also owns homes in Telluride, Colorado and Maui, Hawaii.

Madroneagle Estate on Orcas Island spans 40 acres of lush landscape and features a 7,303-square-foot main house with four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Decorative elements of the home consist of an eccentric copper and slate roof on the exterior and a luxuriously rustic cabin interior with finishes of rare, reclaimed wood. The picturesque property is perfect for entertaining as it offers a spacious living area with stone fireplace, kitchen with oversized center island and built-in pizza oven, and adjacent dining room. Other highlights of the reserved residence include a cozy library nook with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, game room, home office, wine cellar, and tasting room. Elsewhere on the estate rests a guesthouse located on a high cliff overlooking the private beach. With 2,948 square-feet, the guest space presents four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The exterior grounds of the island property highlight a sauna, pond, garden, hiking trails, and stream. The scenic estate comprises of two waterfront parcels and 3,000 feet of west-facing shoreline for spectacular sunset views.

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Hedy Joyce, Haute Residence partner, broker and Global Luxury Specialist with Coldwell Banker Bain, takes us on a tour of Mercer Island’s most opulent homes.

Any Entertainer’s Dream House

This modern 2017 built is a true knockout. Its sumptuous exterior rises amid a picturesque setting, and harbors over 5,000 square feet of luxurious living space. The $3,188,000 home has 4 bedrooms and as many bathrooms that are designed with serenity and sophistication in mind. But what infuses  8235 SE 31^st Street with a sense of timeless appeal are its common areas that exceed the expectations of any entertainment-prone host. The dining room is big enough to comfortably sit up to 16 people, while the two-story great room, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, invites an after-dinner rewind. The impressive wine cellar and wet bar are not only solid conversation anchors, they easily are the lifeblood of any soiree. And if anyone needs to stay the night, the lower level has an elegant guest suite.

Courtesy: Schuler/Rosenwald, CBB

When Nature Beckons

The big city wears with its constant bustle, yet its amenities are hard to part with. 7220 N Mercer Way, however, offers the best of both worlds – the convenience of city life and the peace of nature. Located on the shores of Lake Washington, on the northern tip of Mercer Island, this $6.5-million home rises among majestic sequoias to offer incredible vistas. More than a breath-taking retreat, it is an opulent residence with recently upgraded interior and sizable water frontage to immerse in the flora and fauna of the area.

Courtesy: Truex, WRE

A Sanctuary of Modern Splendor

Just down the road, 7450 N Mercer Way is on the market for the first time. Custom-built on a ¾-acre lot, the home flaunts unrivaled luxury, grounded in thoughtful amenities and exquisite finishes. Equipped with the latest appliances, the kitchen boasts Calacatta marble and a chic butler’s pantry. The covered deck, merging into a manicured lawn and a private dock, invites festivities. The 4-car garage features a Tesla plug-in to accommodate the needs of discerning drivers. Listed for $8,650,000, this 2-story home is a sanctuary of modern splendor.

Courtesy: DeBray, Sotheby’s

An Art Connoisseur’s Perfect Abode

5330 Butterworth Rd is remarkable on many levels. Its elaborate gardens race toward the cerulean waters of the lake. Its architectural fountains rise toward the clear skies. Its seven-room master suite pivots nearly 15,000 square feet of sheer lavishness. Then, there is the 80-foot gallery, the state-of-the-art movie theatre, the inventive billiard parlor, the private tennis court, the indoor spa. To put it succinctly,  the $19,888,000 home has no rival.

Courtesy: Lister, CBB

All-around Opulence

6211 77^th Ave SE has for long captured locals’ admiration. Rising over a low-bank waterfront, the home’s architecture is at once timeless and artistic. While every room has its own appeal, the dreamy main-floor master suite and the cutting-edge kitchen are the unequivocal gems of this $6.5-million home. And yet, the outdoors offers a world of its own. The spa and the yachtman’s dock and the party platform and the intimate cabana – the outside structures allow for endless entertainment.

Courtesy: Bayley, WRE

Downright Splendor

Located in the desirable First Hill neighborhood, 2460 73^rd Ave SE is a luxurious new construction that combines the comforts of modern design with the appeal of old-day simplicity. Its open-floor not only cues to the sophistication of new builds, it brings easiness to every-day life. The magnificent great room, anchored by two fireplaces, flows to the formal dining area that opens to an expansive covered deck. To the side is the chef’s kitchen, and opposite it a flight of stairs leads to the plush recreation room. The one-of-a-kind finishes complete the downright splendor of this $3,800,000 residence.

Courtesy: Whittaker, CBB

Where the Past and Present Are One

History resides at 4609 Forest Ave SE, a 1931 Tudor residence that has maintained its Shakespearean allure throughout the decades. Its original stained glass and hardware features, alongside the high ceilings, underwent a splendid renovation in 2016. The $4-millon home comes with a little over 40 feet of waterfront and a 90-foot dock, which comprise the perfect setting to marvel at the Seattle skyline. The residence might have witnessed times now bygone, but its smart upgrades bring it into the lavishness of present day.

Courtesy: Weidner, Avenue

Exhilarating Home For Lavish Lifestyle

4731 Forest Ave SE was constructed for those who take life in exhilarating strides. The $7,890,000 residence flaunts some 100 feet of prime western waterfrontage that rim its half-acre lot, which runs from the street to the lake. The main home charms with its rich details and thoughtful amenities, while the oversized deck reveals picture-perfect vistas of the lake, the Olympic mountains and the Seattle skyline. The estate, complete with a 3-car garage, a wine room and guest quarters, becomes even more alluring under the amber veil of the sunset.

Courtesy: Trull/Boyd, CBB

Hedy Joyce is the exclusive agent representing the Mercer Island, Washington real estate market as a member of Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

Images courtesy MLS Listings

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Measuring 15,000 square feet, the estate boasts 145 linear feet of idyllic beachfront, whose pure Caribbean wonder blends with the distinct Zen sensitivity of the property.

Equipped with the latest appliances, from smart phone and tablet controls, to 4K flat screens, the Ananda Estate boasts a unique character of sophistication, utility, and naturalness.

Listed by Ian Hurdle of The Agency Turks and Caicos, the Ananda Estate’s architectural hulk comprises quartz, Carrara white marble, limestone, anthracite, and Sukabumi stones, softened by rich walnut woods.

Sprawling over 1.3 acres, the home features a main house with two adjacent cottages, with combined 4,000-square-foot of indoor space. The main quarters have an open-floor layout that incorporates a family area, a modern kitchen, a washroom, and a dining area that is sunken to enhance the majestic ocean vistas.

Two master bedrooms are located on the far ends of the main house and flaunt opulent en suite bathrooms with high-end oversized marble bathtubs.

Flanking the 50-foot pool, the two mirror-image pavilions also have master bedrooms, whose glass walls open electronically to a large surrounding patio with access to the pool and its amenities, such as a barbecue, as well as a bar and dining lounge.

The bathrooms in the cottages feature 10-foot walk-in showers, outdoor showers, dual sinks, and huge marble tubs.

Complete with an SUV, ATV, two jet-skis and trailers, with an option for a power boat available, the Ananda Estate has a chef and staff available.

Images courtesy of The Agency

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