Each January, wellness is front-of-mind for many with fresh New Year’s Resolutions or overall goals for healthier, less stressed and more balanced lifestyles. But, diving into unsustainable routines is not the way to accomplish this. Making your direct environment wellness-oriented is the real game-changer and many homebuyers have caught onto that. Developers have, too.
Whether it’s a cold plunge you long for, sweating it out in the sauna, or group fitness classes, luxury residential developments all over the country are upping the ante when it comes to wellness amenities. From the mountains of Colorado to the sunny beauty of Biscayne Bay, these five properties are all putting wellbeing at the forefront for their lucky residents.
Four Seasons Hotel & Residences Telluride
After a long day of skiing one of the finest mountains in Colorado, residents of the Four Seasons Telluride can rest assured that their apres-ski is filled with ample relaxation and zen. The $1B+ project is the first new luxury development in the Telluride region in over 15 years and it was meticulously designed to promote healthy activity and tranquility. Homeowners can enjoy a ski-in/ski-out experience, but also pools both inside and out, hot tubs, and fitness centers.
The residences themselves are designed with a neutral palette and to capture stunning views of the majestic terrain no matter the season. Up in the mountains, the air can get thin, so each home is also outfitted with oxygenation systems to prevent altitude sickness.
96+ Broadway
In New York City’s charming Upper West Side neighborhood, a Thomas Juul-Hansen-designed new development boasts 23 stories of sophisticated condos, as well as immaculately designed amenity areas. An easily accessible pool is rare in New York City, but 96+ Broadway offers a 75-foot saltwater pool, complete with wall-to-ceiling geometric Hemlock paneling and travertine flooring. The fully-equipped wellness center boasts all-new workout machines, and even a pilates room fitted with reformers. Post-workout, one can take to the spa suite for a moment in the sauna or steam room. Rounding out the amenities is a regulation squash court where you can get competitive with your neighbors or visitors all year.
Front & York
Across the Brooklyn Bridge in DUMBO, Front & York holds the first-ever Life Time athletic and wellness club in Brooklyn. Though, the nationally-revered brand will be expanding in the borough, this is the largest Life Time location in the entire city, clocking in at 77,000 square feet. The luxurious residential building’s Life Time sanctuary boasts six workout studios and hosts over 100 weekly group fitness classes across the spectrum—pilates, spinning, cardio, and more. You name it, it has it.
Residents of the building receive a complimentary six-year pass to the Life Time DUMBO location, but it is also valid at all other locations. Also on property is a six-lane lap pool, basketball court, and a LifeSpa, putting every fitness channel possible into one convenient location.
SoLe Mia
Everyone loves a sunny vacation by the beach, but SoLe Mia in Miami turns coastal resort vibes into an everyday lifestyle by melding a wide-range of activities with the beauty of nature. Set between Biscayne Boulevard and the Biscayne Bay, SoLe Mia spans an incredible 184 acres, seven of which come in the form of a swimmable lagoon. You can hardly believe something so sprawling exists in the heart of Miami, just minutes from the beach. It offers miles of walking trails, perfect for adventuring as a family with the adjacent mangrove forest, Oleta River State Park, right within reach. Family and pet-friendly, the new development also has a spacious dog park and a kids playground.
Olara
Perhaps exuding more of a serene, adults-only feel, Olara in West Palm Beach is in-progress and a stunning example of a wellness-first development. A juice station designed by Gabellini Sheppard sets the tower apart both with its design—a vibrant mix of greens against light wood planks—and its nutritional offerings. Other amenities on the property include a fire pit surrounded by lush flora, beautiful outdoor lounge areas, and views of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, and Palm Beach Island.
The 13,000-square-foot fitness center designed by The Wright Fit entices with a Japanese-style onsen, sauna and cold plunge, and a five-star recovery and regeneration room. Residents can also reap the benefits of an exclusive partnership with Sollis Health for medical concierge services across the country. Now, that’s an unusual perk.