{"id":341993,"date":"2024-06-20T10:45:13","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T14:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/blog-api\/?p=341993"},"modified":"2024-06-20T10:45:13","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T14:45:13","slug":"wellness-at-home-self-care-amenities-to-incorporate-into-luxury-properties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wellness-at-home-self-care-amenities-to-incorporate-into-luxury-properties\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellness at Home: Self-Care Amenities to Incorporate Into Luxury Properties"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A\u00a0home is meant to be where you feel the most comfortable and comforted, the most cared for and carefree. Put simply, your home is where you should feel the most at home\u2014so there\u2019s something inherently paradoxical if you have to leave it in order to access the\u00a0wellness amenities<\/span>\u00a0that enable you to feel your best.<\/span><\/p>\n

For luxury buyers, it\u2019s imperative that\u00a0wellness features<\/span>\u00a0be found on the property, whether through the world-class facilities offered in an upmarket condo development or the top-of-the-line amenities provided in stand-alone homes.<\/span><\/p>\n

From classic spa bathrooms with clawfoot tubs and rain head showers, to futuristic health- and mood-boosting installations such as infrared saunas,\u00a0luxury home amenities<\/span>\u00a0span a wide range and are suited to different purposes. But these four categories are increasingly in-demand by the most discerning\u00a0wellness real estate<\/span>\u00a0clientele.<\/p>\n

Fitness Centers Equipped for Elite Athletes<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Honey Deylami – Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty<\/span><\/p>\n

Self-care home ideas<\/span>\u00a0often begin with\u00a0the perfect gym experience. State-of-the-art technology, no queues or crowds competing with you for weights and machines, and floor-to-ceiling windows so you can admire a swath of sunny, stunning scenery while you exercise. It sounds like you would need an exclusive and expensive membership for such a place, but some properties come with them built in.<\/span><\/p>\n

In many cases, these are luxury condos with shared amenities for residents. However, on rare occasions\u2014such as Dubai\u2019s famous Palm Jumeirah<\/span>\u2014facilities of the highest caliber are fashioned for singular homes or apartments.<\/p>\n

Spa Spaces for Restoration and Relaxation<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Claire Le Gal – Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

If you were to imagine the ideal spa getaway, the location would be just as important as the features and services. Breathtaking beach panoramas that inspire a sense of serenity and calm, triple-glazed west-facing windows to guarantee flawless climate control and fabulous sunsets, and perhaps a prized location perched atop a seaside bluff, with terraces carved into the natural stone.<\/span><\/p>\n

This could easily describe a dream boutique hotel. But for a lucky few,\u00a0such tranquility can be found in their residence<\/a><\/span>\u2014with\u00a0home spa features<\/span>\u00a0that include hydrotherapy baths, cold plunges, and saunas, outfitted with thoughtful touches such as underfloor heating and cooling systems beneath fine finishes of organic wood and stone.<\/p>\n

Areas Made for Mindfulness and Meditation<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>John Lemacks – St. Martin Sotheby’s International Realty<\/span><\/p>\n

While\u00a0high-end wellness trends<\/span>\u00a0may change over time, what remains consistent is that they\u2019re both a state of being and a state of mind\u2014and more than ever, the need for mental health is even more prominent than physical health. Having\u00a0luxury wellness spaces<\/span>\u00a0in the home to rejuvenate the spirit is as essential as having places to heal the body.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tranquil gardens and ample green spaces filled with a variety of vegetation are highly valued. So too are natural light, fresh and fragrant air, open skies, and gorgeous views. Tasteful d\u00e9cor of materials such as teak and rattan, along with neutral and natural fabrics, create seamless continuity with the outdoors.<\/span><\/p>\n

But more than anything, peace and privacy are paramount for meditation, and properties optimized for such practices should have\u00a0spacious grounds, multiple patios, and secluded pavilions<\/span>\u00a0where homeowners and guests can find solace when needed.<\/p>\n

Kitchens Catering to Healthy, Holistic Living<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Anina Otterbach – Puerto Vallarta Sotheby’s International Realty<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Healthy eating is foundational to healthy living, and one of the most sought-after\u00a0home wellness features<\/span>\u00a0in luxury real estate is\u00a0the type of kitchen gourmet chefs fantasize about<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

That means the types of appliances showcased in only the most illustrious architecture and design catalogs, along with refined, streamlined storage that can be both ubiquitous and unobtrusive. But it also means spacious surfaces for food preparation, and capacious pantries and refrigerators to house all the greatest ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n

It also means clement weather and easy internal-external connectivity, so that organic herbs and spices can be grown at home. And of course, it demands diverse serving and dining areas, to ensure meals aren\u2019t just made to the highest standard, but enjoyed to the highest standard as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

You shouldn\u2019t have to leave your home to seek a self-care sanctuary. At the high end of the real estate market, wellness features and\u00a0self-care amenities<\/span>\u00a0are increasingly indistinguishable from what you would find at a sophisticated five-star retreat\u2014except now your refuge can be your rooftop, your ensuite, your basement, or your balcony. Homes such as these are redefining what\u00a0wellness at home<\/span>\u00a0entails.<\/span><\/p>\n

Want to further explore home wellness sanctuaries?<\/span>\u00a0<\/a><\/span>Here are five bathrooms with stunning marble features<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to covet.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n


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A\u00a0home is meant to be where you feel the most comfortable and comforted, the most cared for and carefree. Put simply, your home is where you should feel the most at home\u2014so there\u2019s something inherently paradoxical if you have to leave it in order to access the\u00a0wellness amenities\u00a0that enable you to feel your best. 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