{"id":341302,"date":"2024-04-06T14:00:46","date_gmt":"2024-04-06T18:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/blog-api\/?p=341302"},"modified":"2024-04-06T14:00:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-06T18:00:46","slug":"guiding-light-4-homes-filled-with-natural-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/guiding-light-4-homes-filled-with-natural-light\/","title":{"rendered":"Guiding Light: 4 Homes Filled with Natural Light"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nPlentiful windows, striking skylights, and walls of glass maximize natural light in these bright, beautiful homes, making the most of their singular settings.<\/p>\n

Bright, Inviting Wine Country Getaway<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Gina Clyde<\/a>\u00a0| Sotheby’s International Realty\u00a0\u2013 Sonoma Brokerage<\/a><\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

On 5.5 acres adjoining the land surrounding picturesque Haraszthy Falls, this 2,596-square-foot wine country getaway<\/a> is suffused with lovely light and sophisticated farmhouse-inspired style. Highlights include three serene bedrooms; a great room with soaring 24-foot ceilings; a well-equipped gourmet kitchen; and wide-plank white oak flooring, disappearing glass walls, and smart home technology throughout. The generous grounds offer a refreshing swimming pool along with space for horses or expansion. The location is minutes from the Sonoma Plaza and as well as vineyards and wineries.<\/p>\n

Light-Filled Santa Fe Contemporary<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Ricky Allen<\/a>,\u00a0Cathy Griffith<\/a>,\u00a0Tara Earley<\/a>\u00a0<\/i> | Sotheby’s International Realty \u2013 Santa Fe Brokerage<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

This contemporary gem<\/a> on an elevated 1.27-acre perch in the Sangre de Cristo foothills enjoys some of the most breathtaking views in the Santa Fe area. Both stylish and comfortable, the home\u2019s effortless 3,070-square-foot floor plan includes three restful bedrooms, three baths and luxurious open living and entertaining spaces with abundant windows and glass walls admitting floods of glorious light. Motorized blinds and shades are among the numerous modern amenities.<\/p>\n

Contemporary Coastal Chic<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Ellen Valentgas<\/a> | Sotheby’s International Realty\u00a0\u2013 Osterville Brokerage<\/a><\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

On the verge of a private sandy beach on Nantucket Sound, this delightful 4,254 coastal oasis<\/a> is awash in the seaside\u2019s rarefied glow and basks in sweeping water views thanks to plentiful windows and a wall of glass spanning its entire length. Adding to the appreciation of the outdoors are a spacious deck, a balcony, and an alluring gunite pool. The 1.56-acre property also features a freestanding garage and a charming two-bedroom guest cottage.<\/p>\n

Lofty Tribeca Penthouse<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>The Stein Team<\/a> | Sotheby’s International Realty \u2013 Downtown Manhattan Brokerage<\/a><\/i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

This rare penthouse<\/a> loft in atop a late-19th-century Tribeca condominium building features open living and entertaining areas with original prewar details\u2014including exposed brick and wood beams\u2014three bedrooms and baths, and an enviable 1,100-square-foot terrace with views of the neighborhood skyline and the Hudson River. Southern and western exposures, dramatic skylights, and more than 20 wood-framed windows help create a chic collection of light-filled spaces. Among the many modern luxuries are central air conditioning, a Sonos sound system, radiant-heated floors, and Nest thermostats.<\/p>\n

Discover luxury homes for sale and rent around the world on sothebysrealty.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Plentiful windows, striking skylights, and walls of glass maximize natural light in these bright, beautiful homes, making the most of their singular settings. Bright, Inviting Wine Country Getaway Gina Clyde\u00a0| Sotheby’s International Realty\u00a0\u2013 Sonoma Brokerage On 5.5 acres adjoining the land surrounding picturesque Haraszthy Falls, this 2,596-square-foot wine country getaway is suffused with lovely light […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64295786,"featured_media":341305,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1399],"tags":[1423,1461,1472,1474],"class_list":["post-341302","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-and-design","tag-california","tag-massachusetts","tag-new-york","tag-newmexico"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pf4gbL-1qMS","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":343793,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-a-contemporary-wine-country-sanctuary\/","url_meta":{"origin":341302,"position":0},"title":"Inside a Contemporary Wine Country Sanctuary","author":"Kate Marburger","date":"April 15, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Exemplifying serene contemporary minimalism, this residence combines crisp, clean lines, floods of bright light, views of rolling meadow and hillsides, and terraces surrounding an enviable pool\u2014all enveloped by 22 peaceful private acres. 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