At One With Nature: 5 Jaw-Dropping Homes That Boast Sprawling Acres of Lush Land—and Offer Up a True Breath of Fresh Air

With today's fast-paced lifestyles, it's nearly impossible to find some time to slow down—particularly if your home feels as hectic as your workplace, with noises, cars zooming past, or neighbors peering in.

While city or suburban living offers many advantages, for those who want to get away from it all, there can be no place more peaceful than nature, particularly if they can enjoy it from the comfort of their own abode.

Fortunately, the housing market has an abundance of dwellings where homebuyers will find properties with elegant interiors and an astonishing exterior, courtesy of the rolling acres of land that surround them.

Whether you are seeking a secluded location where you can curl up with a good book and cut out the outside world altogether or simply want to find a place with ample space to run free among natural beauty, there is no shortage of homes with natural amenities to suit your needs.

From Massachusetts to California, these homes have everything one might need to truly rest, relax, and be at one with nature.

1. 764 E Hill Rd, New Marlborough, MA

Price: $4,995,000

227 acres: The quintessential East Hill Farm surrounded by a 4-acre spring-fed pond, pastures, and meadows boasts the 1798 Thomas Shepard House, a relocated hand-hewn barn, and a 6,668-square-foot guesthouse.

Bordering state forest, the sprawling property "where the world falls away" has been owned by just four families since it was constructed. The five-bedroom antique still features many historical highlights, including original wide-plank floors, custom millwork, built-ins, hand-blown windows, and five fireplaces. Modernizations include radiant floors, a home office, and a sunroom overlooking landscaped gardens.

Also found on the property are hiking trails, an in-ground pool, a pool house, tennis courts, a greenhouse, and other structures that could be used for multigenerational living, or transformed into a home office, yoga studio, or "creative sanctuary."

Karen Climo of William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty is the listing agent.

2. 279 Granville Rd, North Granby, CT

Price: $5,900,000

208.62 acres: Designed for the buyer seeking a bucolic setting with the "ultimate privacy," this enormous equestrian estate boasts a five-bedroom primary estate, two-story barn, fenced-in area for livestock, and pond.

Built in 2005, the 6,738-square-foot residence features a grand entry with loft area above, a cozy living room with stone wood-burning fireplace, a chef's kitchen with stone countertops, and a conservatory overlooking the serene setting. A sculptural curved wood staircase leads up to an opulent primary suite with soaking tub and boutique-inspired closet.

Located at the foothills of the Berkshires, this "dream getaway" also has a gazebo with built-in kitchen that overlooks the tranquil pond.

Cristian Sanchez and Mary Jane White of Cohen + White Associates are the listing agents.

3. 23636 Ten Barr Trl, Bend, OR

Price: $2,995,000

161.21 acres: Here's the chance for a "visionary entrepreneur ready to cultivate a thriving agribusiness" on this expansive lot that offers more than 85 acres of deeded water rights, a newly constructed 10,000-square-foot barn, and panoramic mountain views.

The three-bedroom primary farmhouse boasts 5,400 square feet of modernized space featuring vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, a two-story living room, and a showstopper kitchen with pastoral views. A spacious primary suite has a fireplace and French doors that open up to the wraparound deck.

Overlooking the Cascade Range, the equestrian estate also has a new outdoor riding arena, a four-stall barn, and a concrete platform for hosting events.

Julie Reber of Cascade Hasson SIR is the listing agent.

4. 42950 Ivy St, Murrieta, CA

Price: $1,699,998

4.5 acres: This four-bedroom hilltop retreat offers breathtaking views of the nearby Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Preserve from nearly every room.

Found throughout the 2,540-square-foot, self-sufficient residence are numerous eco-friendly features, including a fully owned solar system, private well, and 10,000-gallon water tank.

Built in 2017, the modern estate also has 16-foot retractable glass walls opening up to the outdoor living area, electric fireplaces, a chef's kitchen with wine refrigerator, and a primary suite with spa-inspired bathroom. A four-car, climate-controlled garage with electric charger can also be found on the property.

According to the listing, there is a possibility to construct an ADU or other income-generating opportunity.

Justin Nguyen of ShoppingSDHouses is the listing agent.

5. 4317 NY 23, Hudson, NY

Price: $5,900,000

100.51 acres: This historical Hudson Valley Victorian, three-bedroom cottage, and 5,600-square-foot multipurpose barn are surrounded by breathtaking views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains.

Built in 1876, the property known as Mount Merino Manor is currently being used as an ADA-compliant hospitality venue. Offering seven bedrooms and 7.5 modernized bathrooms, the updated interior still features many period details, including a wraparound veranda, seven fireplaces, preserved hardwood floors, built-in cabinetry, and a turret.

An investor could keep the property operating as a commercial venture or transform it into a legacy compound.

Jennifer Capala of William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty is the listing agent.