Hot property: five homes for sale that celebrate timber
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.
House, Whistler, Canada, C$11.995mn ($8.84mn)
Where Just outside the Canadian ski town of Whistler, an hour and a half’s drive north of Vancouver. For access to the slopes, the gondolas are just a few minutes away by car; there’s also a bus that stops nearby.
What A three-bedroom, five-bathroom house with a striking geometric design inside and out. At about 4,500 sq ft, the property features open living spaces, a floating walkway and a sunken living area. There is also a hot tub, as well as garage space for two cars.
Why The cedar-clad house was designed with a roof that sheds snow on to safe areas of the site, and with angular windows that capitalise on its views over the Whistler valley.
Who The Whistler Real Estate Company/Luxury Portfolio
House, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, US, $25mn
Where In Edgartown, on Martha’s Vineyard. It’s a 20-minute drive to Vineyard Haven, where ferries connect to the mainland.
What This maritime property includes a three-storey, four-bedroom house and a two-storey clubhouse on the harbour. It comes with more than 500ft of deepwater dockage, which accommodates up to 10 vessels including superyachts.
Why The traditional timber-clad main house is decorated with boating-inspired wooden finishes.
Who Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/Robert Paul Properties
Cottage, Scotland Cay, Bahamas, $1.8mn
Where On Scotland Cay, a private island in the Bahamas, about 200 miles east of Miami. Ferries run multiple times a day from Marsh Harbour on Great Abaco, and the island is also accessible by private plane or boat.
What A three-bedroom, two-bathroom timber cottage with a quaint, Victorian-style exterior. Inside, the wood-dominated decor includes timber beams, vaulted ceilings and an oak spiral staircase.
Why Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean from its half-acre plot, this property offers complete isolation and tranquillity — there aren’t even any shops or restaurants on the island.
Who Bahamas Sotheby’s International Realty
Chalet, Courchevel, France, €15mn
Where Part of a private community in Courchevel 1850 in the French Alps. Driving to Geneva airport takes between 2.5 and 3 hours.
What A ski-in/ski-out chalet with seven en-suite bedrooms across its four floors, additional staff accommodation, an indoor Jacuzzi and a boot and ski room.
Why The chalet was built in a traditional style in 1991 for the current owner with bespoke fittings. It comes fully furnished and with planning permission for further development.
Who Knight Frank
Barn Conversion, Tismans Common, West Sussex, UK, £2.25mn
Where In the hamlet of Tismans Common, West Sussex. The town of Horsham is a 20-minute drive away, and the fast train from Horsham to London takes just under an hour.
What A converted barn, with five bedrooms and four bathrooms split between the main house and detached annexe. The highlight of the property is the central living space with its vaulted ceilings, traditional oak beams and mezzanine level. Outbuildings include a gym and a double garage.
Why The property sits on a 2.6-acre plot, with the outdoor space featuring a sunken firepit and seating area, as well as a pergola covered in wisteria.
Who Hamptons
Find out about our latest stories first — follow @FTProperty on X or @ft_houseandhome on Instagram
Comments