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- Janet Eastman | The Oregonian/OregonLive
Homeowners have been refashioning their property since the pandemic era. Recently, wellness has become a motivator over entertainment features
Studies show more people are adding a sauna and cold plunge to the backyard and precious interior space is being dedicated to fitness or mindfulness zones
Bathroom makeovers include a steam shower and heated floors. Sliding glass walls and skylights draw in natural light. Circadian lighting systems, designed to support sleep and energy levels, are installed along with whole-house systems to improve indoor air and water quality
Wellness spaces shine at 2026 NW Natural Street of Dreams
Seven custom residences in the 2026 Street of Dreams showcase dedicated exercise rooms, barrel saunas and spa-like bathrooms that extend far beyond typical luxury amenities
High-end houses for sale in Portland suburbs take the concept for tranquility and wellbeing to luxury resort level
Some include meditation studios and gyms with roll-up doors opening to pickleball courts and infinity-edge pools. Raised vegetable beds and greenhouse allow for fresh-picked produce to be served
“Today’s buyers aren’t just asking what a property can offer them, they are asking how it can help them live better, physically, mentally and emotionally,” said brokers Kevin Hall and Kathy Hall of Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty
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The Halls reference a 2026 Mid-Year Sotheby’s International Realty study in which people over 60 are increasingly buying or remodeling to support long-term health and independent living. They look for primary suites on the main level and fall‑prevention layouts
They want easy access to the outdoors for regular exercise and quiet settings, particularly those with water views, the study found. Separate guest houses can accommodate an adult family member or live-in care taker
Two of the Halls’ listings, priced between $5,495,000 and $5,900,000, showcase what high-end home shoppers want
“The new luxury is having everything you need to care for yourself within the walls of your own home,” the Halls told The Oregonian/OregonLive
Wellness amenities once associated with five-star resorts and private clubs are enhancing residential properties adjacent to lakes and protected public walking trails
Spaces for quiet reflection are increasingly becoming vital in the luxury real estate market, the brokers said
There may still be game rooms, home theaters and wine cellars, but also massage rooms and juice bars
Here are examples of the Halls’ listings:
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A gated estate at 951 Atwater Road in Lake Oswego includes a 7,773-square foot mansion built in 2004 on 1.8 acres. The Halls call it “a truly exceptional rare retreat in the heart of Lake Oswego.”
The second story has a distinctive split layout that separates three bedrooms, a playroom and fitness room from the next level’s suite, which is suitable for a multigenerational family member with a laundry and bonus space
The property includes a vaulted-ceiling guest house with a kitchen, workout space, laundry and garage on one side of the resort pool. The back of the mansion overlooks the pool, the guest house’s stage and walking paths to gardens
The property borders Woodmont Natural Park and is a half mile from Tryon Creek State Natural Area with hiking trails, bridges and a boardwalk over a wetland
The asking price for the six-bedroom estate is $5,495,000
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A modern farmhouse and a separate guest house at 22280 S.W. Stafford Road in Tualatin also has wellness features
The Halls describe the 10.19-acre property as level and low maintenance. “Create your equestrian haven, vineyards or bring your own plans for additional enhancements to complete your vision,” states the listing description
Outdoor amenities to provide tranquility in the country include a poolside fireplace, outdoor kitchen and lawns
The main residence has 5,400 square feet of living space and foldaway glass walls. The primary suite on the main level has a dressing room, heated floor in the bathroom and an exit to a secluded patio
The 1,800-square-foot guest house has a bedroom suite, kitchenette and fitness center. There is a two-story shop
The asking price for the six-bedroom house is $5,900,000
