For secluded relaxation amid fresh clean air and uninterrupted views, the mountains can’t be beat. These six homes—from a rustically elegant getaway in Southern California to a unique Asian-inspired home in the foothills of Santa Fe—these retreats in the peaks are nearly as alluring as their surroundings.

San Francisco, California | Deborah Svoboda, Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada | Justin O’Connor, PREC, Fred Brown, & Miranda Pearson, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada

Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced its expanding presence in Europe with the opening of Cyprus Sotheby’s International Realty.

Even though reading on a Kindle or an iPad is more popular than ever, nothing quite matches the experience of relaxing with an actual printed book. From colorful and comfortable to stately and formal, these 6 home libraries are distinctive places to display and enjoy favorite works.

Port d Andratx, Mallorca | Jonathan Malm, Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty 

Amsterdam, Netherlands | Amsterdam Sotheby’s International Realty 

Croydon House, a rare early-20th-century residence in Montecito, boasts distinguished architectural details and a traditional grandeur that recall an estate in the English countryside.

From a breathtaking penthouse in New York City to an idyllic home in New Zealand, this edition of Significant Sales also showcases homes from the United States, Turks & Caicos, and Australia.

A home office is non-negotiable for the busy professional. With designs that are both efficient and elegant, these quiet, welcoming spaces help keep work from encroaching on life and may inspire increased productivity and new ideas.