{"id":347173,"date":"2026-06-18T12:18:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T16:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sothebysrealty.com\/?p=347173"},"modified":"2026-09-03T15:59:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T19:59:58","slug":"6-magical-spots-to-enjoy-midsummer-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/6-magical-spots-to-enjoy-midsummer-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Magical Spots to Enjoy Midsummer Around the World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Waterside living, lush landscapes and plenty of room to entertain combine in the best seasonal retreats for summer\u2019s longest days, writes Elizabeth Fazzare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Provo, Utah<\/a> | Summit Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though earlier soaring temperatures may suggest otherwise, the official calendar start of Northern Hemisphere summer is Sunday, June 21, a solstice marking the longest day of the year. With the sun high in the sky, outdoor living develops extended appeal: there is more time to spend with friends and family in the pool, off the dock or in the backyard. And for homebuyers seeking seasonal retreats that take advantage of this midsummer joy, location, landscape and multigenerational amenities are top priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLandscape is an important factor in the marketability of a summer retreat, but water access, proximity to that water and the quality of water views are the most important,\u201d says Alyssa Halisky, global real estate advisor at Wallace & Co. Sotheby\u2019s International Realty in Massachusetts. Plus, she adds, \u201cWe are seeing more buyers looking for a vacation home where they can bring all their family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chilmark, Massachusetts<\/a> | Wallace & Co. Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hailsky\u2019s current seven-bedroom, 14,780-square-foot listing<\/a> in Chilmark is unique. Not only is the size of the property substantial, with room enough for the in-laws and then some, it can never be replicated due to planning bylaws. Beyond that, the house\u2019s grounds have ample areas for all-ages recreation, from a tennis court to a deep-water dock, \u201ca highly sought-after amenity that rarely comes to market,\u201d Halisky says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere is particularly strong demand for properties that offer direct water access from the backyard, allowing owners to fully enjoy boating and other activities without relying on marinas or public launches,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brescia, Italy<\/a> | Italy Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On northern Italy\u2019s Lake Garda, a 10-bedroom villa<\/a> set within a private park has its own dock, allowing the homeowner to cross the water in style whenever they desire.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, in Finland, a nearly five-acre private-island<\/a> property takes waterfront access up a notch. Whether traveling to the island by boat, car or helicopter\u2014with a durable jetty as landing pad for safe passage\u2014it offers three bedrooms across its main and guest houses, with large terraces to take in the almost endless summertime daylight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kirkkonummi, Finland<\/a> | Snellman Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a private dock or island are not available, a swimming pool in a spectacular setting will do. Ladyswood House, a quintessential country home<\/a> in Wiltshire, England, has a lush formal garden with a pool, wisteria-draped pergola, outdoor kitchen and pool house, all nestled within 60 acres of farmland in the covetable Cotswolds area.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The landscaped surrounds are perfect for midsummer hosting, and with the estate so close to Stonehenge\u2014Neolithic monument to the solstices and UNESCO World Heritage site\u2014a celebration of the season\u2019s pagan traditions would feel particularly appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wiltshire, England<\/a> | United Kingdom Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps nowhere are midsummer parties more ubiquitous than in Sweden, where the annual Midsommar festival calls for dancing, drinking, feasting and bonfires, all around a flower-wrapped maypole. A 15-bedroom Stockholm home<\/a>, located along 2,600 feet of private Furusund Fairway shoreline, has plenty of outdoor space to erect your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stockholm, Sweden<\/a> | Sweden Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And thanks to the property\u2019s charming seaside site\u2014with a dock for several boats, natural coves and water views across expansive lawns\u2014a seamless connection between home and landscape should keep the midsummer fun going all season long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>These epic rural estates around the world all bring \u2018Wuthering Heights\u2019-style drama<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Waterside living, lush landscapes and plenty of room to entertain combine in the best seasonal retreats for summer\u2019s longest days, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Provo, Utah | Summit Sotheby\u2019s International Realty Though earlier soaring temperatures may suggest otherwise, the official calendar start of Northern Hemisphere summer is Sunday, June 21, a solstice marking the longest day […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":232770377,"featured_media":347186,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1393,1559,1399,1555,1403],"tags":[1439,1453,1461,1495,1505,1506],"class_list":["post-347173","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-art-and-culture","category-destinations","category-home-and-design","category-leisure-wellness","category-market-insights","tag-finland","tag-italy","tag-massachusetts","tag-sweden","tag-united-kingdom","tag-utah"],"jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pf4gbL-1sjz","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":345902,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/spotlight-on-park-city-where-mountain-living-is-a-year-round-pursuit\/","url_meta":{"origin":347173,"position":0},"title":"Spotlight on Park City: Where Mountain Living Is a Year-Round Pursuit\u00a0","author":"Kate Marburger","date":"January 22, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Home to the Sundance Film Festival, the appeal of this alpine town stretches far beyond the red carpet, writes Aimee L. 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