Description
Surrounded on three sides by 120 acres of preserved land on beautiful Orcas Island – the gem of the San Juan Islands in the U.S. Pacific Northwest’s Washington State – this secluded 19-acre retreat with panoramic views has everything you need to escape the world’s chaos and live the good life. Arrive by private boat, ferry or a 1-hour scenic float plane ride from Seattle to this rare temperate island paradise named one of the “12 Most Peaceful Places on Earth” in 2020 by Reader’s Digest. Just a 13-minute drive from the quaint village of Eastsound, upon entering the Kahboo hilltop estate you’ll feel you’ve been transported to another world. A furnished move-in ready 3-bedroom main house, 2-bedroom guesthouse and a cozy glamping cabin in the forest let you and friends/family relax in comfort and embrace nature in total privacy. The property has been thoughtfully developed, leaving its 16-acre forest intact while nestling the buildings into the hillside to take advantage of sunshine and magnificent views of the Salish Sea, nearby islands and distant mountains.
Enjoy a perfect setup for entertaining indoors and out: Chef’s Kitchen with large island and secondary Prep Kitchen; Living, Dining, Media Room and Game Room; an 1800 sq.ft. deck with 6-person hot tub and stone patio with firepit for gathering under the moonlight. The guesthouse has a full kitchen, view deck, dining porch and carport. An area adjacent to the 2+ car garage/shop is equipped with a portable sport court net for pickleball, volleyball or badminton. For the adventurous, a trail from the property leads to a scenic mountaintop in the adjacent preserve which is inaccessible by the public. Nearby state parks offer miles of hiking, pristine lakes, waterfalls and beaches, while Rosario Resort & Spa offers a marina, fitness center and dining options in its historic mansion. But you may never want to leave your personal Shangri-la!
A top floor Owner’s Suite pampers you with dual views, a stunning vaulted wood ceiling, a sitting/office or exercise room, dressing area, and a limestone tile bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower and sauna. For privacy, the main home’s other two bedrooms – also with views - are a few steps down on a separate wing. The home has artisan lighting and custom window treatments throughout, each room unique yet all flow together. Both homes features cabinetry crafted locally from recycled old growth timbers.
The 29 grid-tied rooftop solar panels generate power throughout the year to lower your utility bills. Recent efficiency upgrades include a solar hot water system at the main house that pre-heats a heat pump water heater, and a new heat pump/air conditioner at the guesthouse. The main house has a boiler heating system with comfortable in-floor radiant heat on the main level and radiators throughout the rest of the house. In addition, the property’s lifetime supply of firewood can fuel the prized soapstone masonry heater that also comes equipped with a handy baking oven for delicious pizzas and more. In case of power outage, a generator runs essential systems including water supply to all three buildings from the property’s water storage tank filled by two productive private wells. The property is connected to reliable high speed internet and a nearby full-time resident has provided caretaking and maintenance services when the owner is away.
For those who relish growing their own food, the fenced garden includes fruit trees, berry cages and several raised beds ready for planting. A 3000-gallon rain catchment tank supplies much of the irrigation. If self-reliance rings your bell then you’ll love one of the finest chicken coops ever built -- with a programmable electronic door, it allows the girls to roam the forest all day long then return before the door closes each evening.
In short, this property was designed with attention to detail in every nook and cranny to make life easier and more enjoyable. Come experience luxury without waste or pretense in an awe-inspiring setting that nurtures the soul. Learn more at www.kahboohill.com.
