Sticking to a daily wellness routine is no sweat when top-tier fitness equipment, private lap pools, and expert-level sports courts are at home, just steps away.

Stylish Hamptons Compound

Anchoring this idyllic three-acre compound are a 9,600-square-foot main residence—a tastefully updated and expanded 1850s farmhouse with a spacious lower-level gym—and a 5,500-square-foot barn-style guesthouse offering four restful bedrooms, a stainless-steel kitchen, an airy living space, and a finished lower level with a media or game room. The grounds encourage outdoor fitness and enjoyment with a swimming pool, a spa, and a tennis court. Southampton Village and Flying Point beaches are minutes away.

Malibu Sanctuary

On a quiet cul-de-sac of one of Malibu’s most desirable neighborhoods, this serene five-bedroom home benefits from gentle breezes and ocean views from its terraced backyard, lush gardens, lap pool, spa, and cabana. Meditative and replete with organic hues and Zen-like inspiration, it features an array of compelling spaces, including a light-filled gym with two sets of glass doors. A private path leads to lovely Little Dume Beach, accessible with coveted exclusive keys.

Private Palladian Oasis

In Jupiter’s prestigious Bear’s Club, founded by Jack and Barbara Nicklaus, this fabulous 23,029-square-foot estate comprises a Palladian-inspired residence, a two-level guesthouse, expanses of breezy loggias, a large lush lawn, and a placid swimming pool and spa—all with views of an emerald fairway. A classical cloister leads from the main residence to an office with a walk-in closet, a bath, and a gym enveloped in floor-to-ceiling windows.

Inviting Connecticut Compound

The ideal place to explore recreation and a healthy Greenwich lifestyle, this enviable 2.49-acre compound features a thoughtfully updated five-bedroom Colonial home, a recently resurfaced tennis court overlooked by a wisteria-draped viewing pergola, a uniquely shaped heated swimming pool, and a pool house with an indoor hot tub surrounded by windows and skylights. The main floor of the residence includes a wing with an impressive indoor sports court as well as a gym.

Grand Houston Manor

At the end of a cul-de-sac in a prestigious Houston neighborhood, this stately neoclassical home features grand interiors filled with light and magnificent architectural detail. The main level encompasses formal living and dining rooms, a bar, and an elegant kitchen along with a free-standing circular staircase leading to the private quarters. In addition to a climate-controlled wine cellar, the spacious lower level offers a roomy gym. The 2.13-acre wooded lot invites outdoor recreation and fitness with its alluring pool and spa.

Villa del Cervo

Designed with an eye toward the principles of feng shui and enveloped by olive and fruit trees, his four-bedroom Mediterranean-inspired retreat is one of Napa Valley’s finest estates. Secluded at the top of on a knoll with views of hills and the valley, it encourages entertaining with a 1,400-bottle wine room, a theater, and an indoor-outdoor dining area. Fitness and exercise are effortless and enjoyable thanks to a light-filled gym with a steam room and a pool and spa with an accompanying pavilion.

Monterey Mediterranean

Enjoying wonderful views of Monterey Bay and city lights from its scenic 5.8-acre estate site, this tranquil 5,700-square-foot Mediterranean-style home features an array of handsome finishes, plentiful natural light, soaring ceilings, and a welcoming open-plan living area. A captivating back patio with outdoor fireplace is surrounded by lovely landscaping, gardens, and meandering paths. One of the five peaceful bedrooms currently serves as a quiet, secluded gym with a terrace and a verdant view.

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Originally published in January 18, 2020 by sothebysrealty