NORTH IDAHO LUXURY LIFESTYLE | 2023

Uniquely Designed for What Matters to You

We craft custom homes that look and feel like only you could live there. And we do it by working hand-in-hand with you throughout the entire process.

Our home designers, interior designers and project managers are all cut from the same cloth:

We keep an open dialogue, deliver what we say we will deliver and place the highest priority on honesty. And the result is always the same: superior quality homes that seamlessly embody the spirit of the Great Northwest - no matter what your style is.

Dedicated to showcasing the nest properties, homes and neighborhoods in NORTH IDAHO.

CONGRATULATIONS!

As a recipient of this issue of NORTH IDAHO LUXURY LIFESTYLE, it means that your home is valued in the top 5% of all homes in Kootenai County. That officially makes you a luxury home owner in one of the hottest real estate markets in the country.

There’s a lot to report these days in the North Idaho Luxury Real Estate Market.

There are some brand new market segments that are certainly making waves. CDA National Reserve, Atlas Waterfront and The Thomas George downtown condo project are all experiencing strong sales, and by all accounts, rapid success. Additionally, the more-established gated communities such as Black Rock and The Falls at Hayden Lake continue to pace the ongoing luxury home sales surge as the influx of new buyers relocating to the area is holding strong.

All in all – while we’re not experiencing the explosive growth that we saw in 2020-2021 – the high-end market climate is holding steady and seemingly poised to show another strong year in 2023.

PRIORITY SHIFT. In my own selling experience, I think the most notable change over the last 1+ years in the high-end home-buying/selling market has been a return to a more established pattern. Prior to 2020, the typical North Idaho luxury home-buyer would make a decision to purchase toward the end of the summer season, after spring graduations, June weddings, and the obligatory 4th of July vacationing. During the COVID craze of ’21 and ’22, we saw those priorities shift to put home-buying first on that list. Now it seems we’ve returned to the traditional timeline, as buyers are scheduling their visits to North Idaho for home purchasing later in the year again. The demand remains, but the urgency has lessened.

In this issue, we take a deeper look into a few of the BEST LUXURY GOLF COMMUNITIES in North Idaho, highlight some incredible homes, learn more about StanCraft Jet Center, visit about a current design trend sweeping through the luxury market and recap the luxury market in 2022.

We hope you enjoy this issue of NORTH IDAHO LUXURY LIFESTYLE. As always, we’d like to acknowledge our advertisers and encourage you to consider them for any of your upcoming needs – whether borrowing, building or planning. And please, if you are contemplating buying or selling a luxury home in North Idaho in the coming months, our team at LUXURY HOMES NORTH IDAHO would be honored to have you consider us for the job.

— GREG ROWLEY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LAKE PEND OREILLE

SPOKANE RIVER

LAKE

COEUR D’ALENE LAKE

Mica Bay

Rockford Bay

D’ALENE Tubbs Hill Fernan Lake

WHY CHOOSE LUXURY HOMES NORTH IDAHO?

THE PROOF IS IN THE PRODUCTION.

Greg Rowley REALTOR®

Matt Baine REALTOR®

COLDWELL BANKER AGENT IN VOLUME SOLD IN IDAHO

COLDWELL BANKER AGENT IN VOLUME SOLD NATIONALLY

HOME SALES #4 VOLUME IN CDA MLS

Molly Baine Transaction Coordinator

Nikki Longwell Marketing Specialist

Kelli Breakie REALTOR®

Paula Merk Social Media Specialist

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At LUXURY HOMES NORTH IDAHO we like to define LUXURY as any decision to purchase that’s made from the HEART, and not the HEAD. Buying luxury is based on emotion. When a buyer can depart from the NEEDS and WANTS side of the ledger, and move to the WISH column... that’s LUXURY. A wishlist decision isn’t limited to housing. It can be a car, a watch, a designer purse, or even a pair of shoes. The emotion of the decision remains the same— a choice to purchase something that is a reward for hard work, late nights, road trips away from the family and risky ventures... that’s LUXURY. For the purpose of quantifying LUXURY HOME sales, REALTOR.COM defines luxury as the top 5% of sales in a given market. The information here will show you what that top 5% of sales looks like here in Kootenai County.

LUXURY SALES, YEAR OVER YEAR, KOOTENAI COUNTY—

The graph below, represents the “LUXURY LINE” in North Idaho for the past several years. LUX$ indicates the minimum value of a “luxury” purchase and QTY shows the number of luxury sales per year.

PUGH POINT ESTATE

FULLY-FURNISHED LUXURY WATERFRONT ESTATE ON COEUR D’ALENE LAKE

Situated on 5+ acres with 1,651 feet of PRIME frontage, this smart home o ers unparalleled views and privacy.

Completed in 2021, the 6,000+ SF oorplan features impeccable craftsmanship, custom millwork, ultra- ne nishes and Restoration Hardware furnishings and décor throughout. The main level boasts 12’ ceilings with beautiful wood accents, European oak oors, heated oors, 8‘ solid core doors, custom wall paneling, and automatic blinds.

The stunning chef’s kitchen with white cabinets, Calacatta marble, Wolf, Sub-Zero & Miele appliances and a nearby butler’s pantry o ers the perfect entertaining space.

One end of the home hosts a luxurious master suite with gorgeous lake views. The ensuite is complete with an oversized soaking tub, walk-in steam shower with dual heads, water closet with automatic bidet, a makeup counter, double vanity and intricate marble tile details. An additional 3 bedrooms and 2 baths are found on the opposite end. The spacious laundry has tons of storage and dual washer/dryer.

The walkout lower level is ideal for extended-stay guests with separate entry, kitchenette, junior suite, rec room, home gym and private deck.

Incredible outdoor living spaces spanning over 1,700+ SF of covered deck, summer kitchen with sunset bar, lakeside lawn & patio with repit. Private dock and ample shoreline to explore.

Oversized 4+ car fully- nished garage with hot/cold water spigot and built-in car vaccum for all of your toys. The gated entry, smart home monitoring system and back-up generator give peace of mind and security from afar. Complete with an RV pad with full hookups. Located directly across from Rockford Bay, Black Rock and CDA National Reserve for easy access by boat.

This timeless estate will not disappoint. Shown by special appointment only.

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GOLF IN NORTH IDAHO

Golf in NORTH IDAHO is on the map!

In a relatively small geographic area, there exists a number of the nation’s most highly ranked golf courses and private golf communities.

It’s safe to say that if your ideal luxury lifestyle includes golf, either as an enthusiast or as a casual player, NORTH IDAHO features golf courses to suit every taste and talent level

In the coming pages, we’ll show you why you might want to choose CDA National Reserve or The Golf Club at Black Rock as your GOLF HOME.

BLACK ROCK, Hole #13

CLUBHOUSE

seasonal ingredients, CDA National Reserve

GOLF decorum and formal golf protocols in their Tom Weiskopf, the course is, in Weiskopf’s

LAKEHOUSE

Reserve’s perfect spot for relaxed alfresco

FITNESS CENTER

hasis on elite training and athletic performance appeal to residents prioritizing peak health in their private training sessions, group classes, pool,

THE RESERVE

CDA NATIONAL RESERVE

FRANK T. SURYAN JR., THE OWNER OF CDA NATIONAL, SHARES HIS WHY BEHIND THE PROJECT AND WHAT SETS IT APART —

Q. A.

You’ve been a seasonal resident of the Coeur d’Alene area for years. What initially brought you to the area?

You have developments all over the West Coast, why Coeur d’Alene and why now?

There are many great clubs around the country. How will the culture of CDA National Reserve make it stand out above the rest?

mutual

Golf course developers traditionally sell out a community and move on to the next. Why is this project different for you?

private

aspect—from its culture and people, to the golf

There is a buzz about the amount of construction, what new amenities are on the horizon? There

MATT BAINE

Choose Black Rock and

800 acres of breathing room.

North Idaho's Black Rock is a special place, where world-class golf and nature artfully collide. It's an ideal environment for creating family memories and making new friends.

To fully appreciate it, you need to experience it for yourself.

CLUBHOUSE

are no less than spectacular. The restaurant is one extraordinary wine program. To complement the construction and will feature another casual an indoor golf simulator.

GOLF

The Best Private Golf Course in America... once you play these sweeping, majestic fairways, you’ll see why. This course has a dazzling piece of the puzzle most other private communities lack: you’re playing a golf course that’s so visually

little distracting, especially when you’re teeing off that’s what makes it fun.

LAKEFRONT

— course there's something for

along with facilitating food and drink orders.

FITNESS

facility, along with an outdoor heated saltwater

Pamper yourself with access to the on-property spa facilities and enjoy fully appointed locker rooms, steam rooms included.

CONCIERGE

Our goal is to help you maximize your time to enjoy everything Black Rock and the Northwest have to offer. Our concierge team offers a wide array of services including dinner reservations (on property shipping

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS

The Golf Club at Black Rock turned twenty years-old on the 4th of July this year. Since the opening, there have been a number of changes – Club ownership, and the addition of several new amenities such as the popular Pool Bar and “The Corral” event center, to name a few. During that time, one thing that has remained the same, and frankly, the thing that put Black Rock on the map in the first place, is the golf course.

I thought it might be fun and informative to catch up with the golf course designer, Jim Engh, and discuss the golf course – now twenty years old. Jim has been a member at the Club since the opening, where he and his family have spent their summers in North Idaho every year. (For those that may not be aware, yours truly, was the first Golf Pro at Black Rock in those days.) Like the golf course, our conversation twisted and turned from re-living the Golf Digest rating process, to Jim’s golf course design philosophy, to contemplating getting older, our history together and friendship, to his thoughts on a number of topics….

G: In a way, you and I are the de-facto “historians” of Black Rock. We’ve both been around here since the beginning. I thought it would be important to record some of the challenges and cool surprises that came out of the design and construction process. Black Rock was named by Golf Digest as the Best New Private Golf Course in America in 2003. From the time you first visited the Black Rock site, was it your goal to design a course that would be ranked #1?

J: Certainly, that was the goal. However, with 200-300 new courses being opened every year in those days, that was a tall order. Fortunately, we had won three previous No.1 rankings, in 1997, 2001 and 2002, so we had an idea of

how to best-present the course for the panelists. You (Greg Rowley) were a really significant part of that success. Your attention to detail enabled us to show the course in the best possible light. Thank you, by the way.

G: I’m aware that a number of other designers submitted routings for consideration for Black Rock. What did you do differently that ultimately landed you the job?

J: I’m aware that the main reason I was hired was because I was going down the valleys and off the edges and into all the crazy places to find the most fun golf course. I was told that I submitted the only routing that went down below the cliff line for holes #11 through #14. The other guys were all going up on the prairie, and Marshall (the owner at the time) realized that my plan was good for development land. He said “I can’t put houses in the valleys…” and said, “I like this one.”

G: Now, as the salesman of the properties at Black Rock, I get asked all the time by buyer-prospects to describe the golf course, and how I compare it to the other elite courses in the area. I say the same thing every time –that I wish there was a more sophisticated word or description to use, but Black Rock is just FUN to play. Maybe I’m biased, but I think it’s the most-fun golf course on the planet.

J: You are right… that’s the ONLY word to describe it. FUN

GREG ROWLEY WITH JIM ENGH — AFTER 20 YEARS

is the perfect word. It’s the only word I use. I tell people if you’re in my business, and the goal is not fun, then you’re in the wrong business. I call it the “fun factor.” In fact, I think they’ve begun to incorporate fun factor in the course rating process. To me, the only measuring stick I use to evaluate a golf course is how much fun it is to play. How much fun I had, and how much I giggle when I play. Of course, achieving my vision of “fun” involves implementing some “funky and weird” design elements. Essentially, I’m trying to invoke the feelings that I have when playing golf in Ireland.

G: A number of shots at Black Rock immediately come to mind. Probably number one on that list is the tee shot on hole #11. How is that shot and that hole representative of your design philosophy?

J: Yeah, that’s a good one. You get to hit it off of that rock ledge, and you don’t care where the green is. Is it a dogleg left or right? Who cares? If you can’t see the green from the tee… that’s not a blind shot to me. Why does it matter if you can’t see the green? To me, you know where to go, and when you get there, it’s like opening another door to the fun house.

I’ve never tried to telegraph where the hole is going. Hit it there. And then figure it out. That’s another step along the element of processing what you’re doing. That’s why golf is fun.

Touring professionals are so damn good. And generally, to be that good, they have to focus to such a degree, that they may not be able to fully take in the aesthetic experience. Most courses in today’s game try to make courses longer and longer and longer. These guys are so good and so strong. I feel that to challenge them, designers need to get in their heads just a bit. Force them to think creatively and come out of the tunnel of focus. Tom Weiskopf told me once that when he was on all these

great courses “he never really experienced them.” He was just so focused on each shot. To play that well, you have to play with blinders on. And later, Tom said… “Wow… I see now what I missed.”

The experience we’re trying to give is to make it a step-by-step thing. Make it weirdly interesting. Make them question what they’re doing. I think my design style makes it harder to stay in a “cone of focus”. Some don’t appreciate that.

If you play in Scotland and Ireland, it’s a game against nature. When golf was invented, it was guys walking from St. Andrews out to sea to go to work. They got bored. They picked up a stick and hit a rock, and golf began. I believe that golf is a game against nature and that nature doesn’t know what is fair or unfair to golf. Figuring out the path in front of you is the joy of the game. The first course wasn’t designed. It was “found.”

G: Did you have an over-arching “theme” that you wanted to execute in the design of Black Rock, specifically, or any of the courses you’ve designed, in general? In that way, do you draw from other courses as inspiration?

J: You know… that’s not how I do it. I don’t try to bring back pieces of other sites verbatim… sites, grass, climate, dirt, everything is different. I’ve always tried to convey the emotional feeling I get when I’m playing over there (Ireland). There’s a certain feeling you get in your whole body when you’re over there playing. It’s a matter of soaking in what’s out there. Nature puts something out there that could be the most aesthetic piece of property – and if I can place a golf course within it, that’s just cool.

Like I said before, it’s a game against nature. You’re all playing the same course. You play against whatever nature throws at you. It doesn’t know what’s fair and what isn’t in golf. You know, a hazard… where do bunkers come from? Sheep dug into the side of a hill during a windstorm, walked

Hole #13 out, and the whole thing is filled with sand. That’s how the original pot-bunkers got there. Ireland showed me where the edge of the envelope was to have fun that could be maintained and played without pushing it too far. That’s what formed my belief that golf had to be fun.

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DESIGN TRENDS

MOUNTAIN MODERN ARCHITECTURE WITH d’ZIGN GROUP ARCHITECTURE - HAYDEN, ID

Mountain modern design has risen to the top of design trends over the last couple of years. The style is perfect for Northern Idaho with its light and airy feeling in combination with the natural materials, clean lines, and comforting neutral colors. The inspiration for this style comes from rural living around the globe, more speci cally the Rocky Mountains and the ranching and farming communities fronting the large peaks.

There’s a sense of history and nostalgia with today’s modern mountain architecture, especially with the visible craftsmanship seen in the iron and woodwork. These bold works of art are showcased best in open oor plans by using local materials with a comforting color palette and a combination of metal, cement and natural wood accents. Finishing the home with low maintenance landscaping retains the ruggedness of living in the mountains. The idea behind this style is to marry natural and man-made elements so that the home ts perfectly in its native surroundings while maintaining a modern feel.

ABOUT d’ZIGN GROUP

We are a small, creative, solutions-based rm that generates projects where the client’s vision creates the form and expression of the design within a particular environment. We do not subscribe to any particular style or school of thought and allow each project to lead us to a distinctive and individualized result. We are optimistic throughout the process and enjoy discovering what the client wants. We pride ourselves in assisting our clients in achieving their vision for the project and how to get there.

ANTHONY ZANETTI - d’Zign Group Partner

Interior Architectural Degree

CHAD DODSON - Lead Designer

Architectural Degree

RYAN NEAR Y - Project Architect

Licensed in WA & ID - Residential Division

DAVID SHRONTZ - Principal Architect

Licensed in several NW states - Commercial Division, LEED ap

HAYDEN LAKE

GATHERING PLACE BY THE LAKE

HAYDEN LAKE COUNTRY CLUB est. 1907

The ‘wooded bluff by the lake’ has been a gathering place since the days of the Coeur d‘Alene Indian tribe. Surrounded by a fish-filled lake and a forest brimming with wild game made it a perfect spot to settle. According to legend, the berries, fish and game became scarce and there came a time when the tribe had to move on. In 1878, the military constructed Fort Sherman on the shores of Coeur d’Alene Lake, and many of the first settlers at nearby Hayden Lake were soldiers from the fort. A calvaryman named Matt Hayden settled on what we now call Honeysuckle Beach, where he played a poker game with another former soldier for the right to give the lake a name. Clearly Hayden won.

In 1902 a summer hotel called Avondale Cottage was opened to the public at Hayden Lake. Although it was an enticing place to enjoy the warm summer months, the lack of transportation to the lake limited the number of visitors. But this was a time of rapid expansion and development in the Inland Northwest and the electric railroad line, built in 1903 to shuttle back and forth between Spokane and Coeur d’Alene, was soon extended to Hayden Lake. Entrepreneurs involved with the railroad realized the potential of increased passenger traffic by establishing a first-class resort at the lake as a destination spot. Spokane architect Kirtland K. Cutter designed the resort, then called the Bozanta Tavern. The Olmsted brothers from Massachusetts, one of the nation’s most sought after landscape architectural firms, created the property landscape design. The resort opened in 1907 and was soon attracting enough visitors to warrant hourly trains.

By 1912, the first 18-hole golf course in the state of Idaho was created, which continued to be the main attraction for decades to come. This uniquely beautiful location, along with the desirable accomodations, enticed socialites and wealthy people from around the nation, including Bing Crosby and President Howard Taft.

Though the Club has undergone several upgrades, remodels and re-organizations of membership since the inception, and has come a long way from the days of horse-drawn equipment that was once used to maintain the course and grounds, it’s still a favorite ‘gathering place by lake’ for golfers and families alike. Now, the Club offers fine lakeside dining, cottage rentals, spectacular golf, tennis, bocce ball courts/leagues, pickleball, a 100+ slip marina, and the new “Red House” venue, which features state-of-the-art indoor golf simulators for year-round entertainment.

GENERAL MANAGER

LES HINTZ | (208) 762-1706

Les@haydenlakecc.com

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

VANESSA ESPARZA | (208) 762-1703

vanessa@haydenlakecc.com

Rich in culture and history, the Hayden Lake Country Club is still a ‘Gathering Place by the Lake’ for many. Regarded as one of the premier clubs in the Western United States, the Hayden Lake Country Club offers something for everyone. The Club is dedicated to maintaining its strong tradition by providing first-class recreation, cuisine and hospitality to all members.

A PLACE WHERE CONSERVATION & LUXURY LIVING

ARTFULLY COLLIDE

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ENJOY STUNNING LAKE VIEWS, PARKS, PAVILIONS, MARINA, GONDOLA AND THE SEAMLESS INTEGRATION OF NATURE AND NEIGHBORHOOD.

Luxury Living on a Whole New Level

The Thomas George in North Idaho features 60 luxury condominiums, just steps from Lake Coeur d’Alene, downtown restaurants, spa treatments and shopping. Standing at 18 stories with construction underway, residences start under $800,000 and o er 1, 2 or 3 bedroom units.

Amenities include an indoor/ outdoor pool, private 2 car garages, a golf simulator, 24 hour gym, a concierge and a lakeview community terrace.

WHY CHOOSE LUXURY HOMES NORTH IDAHO?

At Luxury Homes North Idaho we know that buying or selling a luxury home is challenging and requires a unique approach. Unlike other market segments, it’s critical that your agent has specific experience and a proven record of success in this space. Simply put, there’s a significant level of expertise that’s required to survive and thrive in Luxury Real Estate. We have the experience you need.

With over $750,000,000.00 in TOTAL SALES VOLUME since 2011, we are virtually unrivaled in the realm of luxury real estate sales in North Idaho, routinely ranking in the top 1% of Coldwell Banker agents worldwide. At LUXURY HOMES NORTH IDAHO, we are the best of the best... and the PROOF IS IN THE PRODUCTION.

The luxury property sector is showing signs of a reset following 2020 and 2021. Emerging from the pandemic, high-net-worth buyers have shifted their focus. Rising interest rates, inflation, and increasing economic uncertainty have also softened demand from 2021 and 2022. Now, more than ever, it’s critical to trust your transaction to a team of experts.

With over 40 years of combined experience selling real estate in North Idaho we know that we are PERFECTLY PREPARED to handle every aspect of BUYING OR SELLING OF YOUR LUXURY HOME.

WE HAVE THE EXPERIENCE YOU NEED.