“The site is everything,” says David Godshall, principal of the noted landscape architecture firm Terremoto, which designed the “organic integration” of this three-bedroom modern getaway in northeast Los Angeles. “We like to let things be what they are,” says Godshall, and indeed, the site looks as though almost nothing has been disrupted, and the home seems perfectly at one with its surroundings, as though it has always been here amid these cool, shady grandfather trees and overwhelmingly lush greenery.

In desirable locations from California’s wine country to the not-so-wild West of Texas, these vast retreats offer room to relax while enjoying inspiring views, welcome fresh air, and pure privacy for acres on end.

Antioch, Tennessee | Stephen Carr, Zeitlin Sotheby’s International Realty 

Esteemed designer Steven Gambrel oversaw the creation of this unprecedented estate located on 14 lush acres in the prestigious Conyers Farm Association of Greenwich. A member of the elite AD 100 and recognized for his distinctive designs in such illustrious locations as the Plaza Hotel, Gambrel took inspiration from the architectural vernacular of Greenwich—borrowing elements from France, Great Britain, and even the pediment, entablature, and columns of ancient Rome—and infused it with contemporary whimsy, creating an uncommon blend of classicism and modernity that utilizes eye-catching details and striking hues, patterns, and textures. The offering also includes custom furniture, carpeting, lighting, and fixtures designed by Gambrel himself.

Few things in the natural world can be more stunning than the daily sunset. These five homes are perfectly poised to soak in the splendor of the natural light show that is an unobscured sunset.

Veritable buoys for modern-day living, these five homes enjoy enviable views and soothing sounds of harbor and ocean waters from West Coast to East.

“With an international presence in 72 countries and territories around the world, Sotheby’s International Realty is the preeminent global luxury real estate brand,” said Brad Nelson, chief marketing officer for Sotheby’s International Realty. “The new sothebysrealty.com reflects the brand’s international identity and provides our sales associates the best platform to promote their listings and themselves on a global scale.”

Italy’s Amalfi Coast has long been an attractive destination for travelers seeking sun and inspiring landscapes. The 30 miles of coast is a slice of idyllic beauty, where winding roads lead to historical villages, inviting town squares, pebbled bays, and hidden beaches. From Sorrento to Salerno, the palette of the Amalfi Coast is a rainbow to lift any spirits.

Kent, Connecticut | Ira Goldspiel & Steve Pener, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty 

Newport, Rhode Island | Kate Kirby Greenman, Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty