INTRODUCTION
Still Water Retreat is a distinctive expression of Pacific Northwest quiet luxury, where a custom Craftsman home, 48± private acres, engineered ponds, and Mount Rainier views come together in a landscape shaped by water, wildlife, and purposeful stewardship.
Located in Roy, Washington, the property feels removed from the pace of daily life, with hay fields, timbered boundaries, open sky, and still water framing the home. From the east-facing windows, Mount Rainier rises beyond the ponds and fields, while elk herds, birds, and other wildlife move through the landscape. Developed by a family that understood land, animals, water, and the demands of a working rural estate, Still Water Retreat offers refinement, function, and a deep connection to the lifestyle that the Pacific Northwest is known for.
The heart of the property is its interconnected pond system. Long water corridors, irregular shorelines, islands, varied approaches, and open fields create genuine utility for retriever training, hunt-test preparation, and sporting-dog work. The ponds also support bass and sunfish, add visual interest throughout the property, and contribute to the quiet rhythm of daily life. For the right buyer, the water is not simply a feature. It is the defining asset.
The 4,284± square foot residence offers the scale and comfort expected of a legacy acreage estate. Originally built in the late 1990s and later remodeled for improved flow and function, the home features open living spaces, a remodeled kitchen, a stonework chimney, abundant natural light, large gathering areas, and mountainous views. Natural materials and Northwest craftsmanship give the home a grounded sense of quality, while the layout supports family and guests for extended stays.
Outside, multiple outbuildings, kennels, a barn, garage space, a bunkhouse with bath facilities, hay ground, and property-maintenance equipment create a turnkey foundation for the next owner. Still Water Retreat is for the buyer who wants more than acreage: privacy, water, craftsmanship, field utility, wildlife, and the ability to live well on land with a story.
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QUICK FACTS
• 48± private acres in Roy, Washington
• Mount Rainier views from the home and surrounding grounds
• 4,284± square foot custom residence built in 1997, remodeled in 2022
• Three bedrooms and 3.25 bathrooms, with generous gathering spaces
• Engineered pond system designed for retriever and sporting dog training
• Bass and sunfish ponds with recreation and habitat value
• Kennel area with three individual dog runs
• Barn, detached garage, storage buildings, and functional outbuildings
• Bunkhouse with bathroom facilities for guests, trainers, or extended use
• Maintained hay fields, private access roads, and open training ground
Still Water Retreat | Roy, Washington
ACREAGE
The 48± deeded acres of Still Water Retreat provide a balanced composition, suitable for various uses. The property includes areas designated for domestic supply, irrigation, stock water, and ponds, indicating a thoughtful allocation of its land resources. This acreage supports both agricultural pursuits and private enjoyment, with a significant portion dedicated to waterrelated infrastructure.
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SCENIC VISTAS
Mount Rainier is the defining vista at Still Water Retreat, visible from east-facing windows and carried across the property as a constant backdrop to hay fields, ponds, timbered borders, and open sky. The view changes throughout the day, from mornings with low-lying fog over the fields giving way to daylight to softer evening color across the ponds, giving each living space and outdoor gathering area a direct connection to the land. Elk herds, birds, and other wildlife move through the foreground, while the mountain anchors the horizon, creating a daily viewing experience that feels both private and distinctly Pacific Northwest Washington.
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IMPROVEMENTS
Designed to support both refined country living and active land use, Still Water Retreat offers a strong mix of residential comfort, sporting utility, and yearround functionality. At the heart of the property is a 4,284± square foot custom Craftsman residence built in 1997, featuring three bedrooms, 3.25 bathrooms, a formed seam metal roof, generous covered porch and deck areas, and a remodeled floor plan with improved flow, natural light, gathering space, and a well-appointed kitchen. Supporting improvements include a 704± square foot detached garage, a 1,632± square foot material storage shed, a 1,813± square foot storage building, barn and loafing-barn space, a kennel area with three individual dog runs, and a bunkhouse with bathroom facilities and existing plumbing. The property also includes maintained hay ground, private access roads, a small corral, and an engineered pond system designed for retriever and sporting-dog work. Power, water, and septic are installed, with a geothermal system tied to pond coils. Certain equipment essential to grounds maintenance is available, including lawnmowers, a utility vehicle, a tractor, a hay cutter, a bush hog, a sprayer, a posthole digger, a rototiller, and related maintenance implements. Together, these improvements create a practical, well-equipped private estate suited for daily living, guests, recreation, animals, and continued stewardship of the land.
Still Water Retreat | Roy, Washington
Still Water Retreat | Roy, Washington
RECREATION
Western Washington offers four seasons of outdoor recreation, with Still Water Retreat providing a private home base within reach of mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and Puget Sound. Days can begin on the property with bass fishing, wildlife watching, dog training, or a walk along the ponds, then expand into the surrounding region for hiking, biking, horseback riding, photography, paddling, fishing, and trail exploration near the foothills of Mount Rainier. The Cascades provide access to alpine lakes, forest roads, snowshoe routes, skiing, snowboarding, and backcountry viewpoints, while Western Washington’s river systems support kayaking, rafting, drift boating, and salmon and trout fishing. Cyclists, runners, and equestrians have access to regional trail networks, while golfers, pickleball players, and buyers seeking a more social recreation lifestyle will find clubs, courses, and community facilities throughout the South Puget Sound. From spring wildflowers and summer water recreation to fall wildlife movement and winter mountain sports, the region supports an active lifestyle in every season, with Still Water Retreat offering immediate on-property recreation and convenient access to one of the Pacific Northwest’s most diverse outdoor landscapes.
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HUNTING | WILDLIFE
Hunting in the greater South Puget Sound and Mount Rainier region reflects the diversity of Western Washington habitat, from agricultural lowlands and wetland corridors to commercial timberlands, foothill forests, and higher-elevation country near the park boundary. Black-tailed deer, Roosevelt elk, black bear, and cougar anchor the big-game tradition, while forest grouse, migratory waterfowl, and other small-game opportunities add seasonal variety. Wetlands, ponds, river corridors, hay fields, timber edges, and forest cover create strong wildlife movement patterns throughout the region, with elk, birds, raptors, and other wildlife regularly seen across rural Pierce County. For buyers who value the sporting lifestyle, Still Water Retreat offers a private basecamp with immediate habitat value on the property and convenient reach into one of Washington’s most varied hunting landscapes.
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FISHING
Fishing in Western Washington is shaped by a vast network of water: Puget Sound, lowland lakes, mountain-fed rivers, forest creeks, reservoirs, and seasonal salmon streams. Near Still Water Retreat, anglers can fish the property’s bass and sunfish ponds, then reach regional waters for rainbow trout, coastal cutthroat, largemouth and smallmouth bass, yellow perch, crappie, salmon, steelhead, and other Pacific Northwest species. The South Puget Sound region offers accessible lake fishing, river systems tied to the Cascade foothills, and marine opportunities from public piers, beaches, and boat launches. From spring trout openers and summer bass fishing to fall salmon runs and winter steelhead seasons, the area supports a year-round angling lifestyle with an exceptional variety of freshwater and saltwater options.
OTHER RECREATION
Beyond hunting and fishing, Western Washington offers a deep range of year-round recreation within reach of Still Water Retreat. The Mount Rainier corridor provides access to hiking, backpacking, camping, snowshoeing, photography, scenic drives, and alpine viewpoints, while nearby forests, lakes, and foothill communities support mountain biking, horseback riding, trail running, birdwatching, and seasonal berry picking. Regional parks and trail systems provide accessible options for daily outings, while larger public land areas offer space for longer rides, backcountry exploration, and weekend camping trips. In every season, the property serves as a private home base for buyers who want quiet acreage living with direct access to the broader outdoor lifestyle of Western Washington.
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Still Water Retreat | Roy, Washington
Still Water Retreat | Roy, Washington
AREA HISTORY
Still Water Retreat sits within a landscape shaped by Native presence, early agriculture, railroad movement, and working rural land. The broader Nisqually homeland extended from the prairies and river corridors of the South Puget Sound toward Mount Rainier, long before Roy became a farming and rail community. In the 1800s, Fort Nisqually and the surrounding prairie lands helped establish agriculture, livestock, and trade as defining regional uses. Roy later grew along the Northern Pacific Railroad’s Prairie Line, serving the surrounding farms, ranches, and timberlands, connecting Tacoma, Tenino, and the rural communities between them. Today, the area still carries that heritage: open fields, barns, livestock ground, forest edges, and long views toward Mount Rainier. Still Water Retreat fits naturally within that history as a property built around land stewardship, water, animals, and a practical Pacific Northwest way of life.
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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
Nearby attractions add meaningful lifestyle depth to Still Water Retreat. Mount Rainier National Park is the region’s signature destination, offering alpine trails, glacierfed rivers, old-growth forest, scenic drives, winter snowshoeing, and some of Washington’s most iconic mountain photography. Eatonville provides access to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, while the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge offers boardwalks, birding, and protected estuary habitat along the South Puget Sound corridor. To the north, Tacoma brings a strong cultural and dining scene, including the waterfront, Point Defiance, the Museum of Glass, LeMay America’s Car Museum, marinas, restaurants, and regional events. Puyallup adds shopping, dining, and the Washington State Fair, giving owners a private acreage setting with access to national park recreation, wildlife experiences, cultural venues, and city amenities.
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Still Water Retreat | Roy, Washington
Still Water Retreat is located in Roy, Washington, in South Pierce County’s rural acreage corridor between Tacoma, Yelm, Eatonville, and the Mount Rainier foothills. The setting offers the privacy and scale of country living while keeping owners connected to South Puget Sound amenities, regional employment centers, healthcare, dining, shopping, and services. Mount Rainier forms the property’s signature eastern backdrop, while nearby communities provide access to daily conveniences without compromising the property’s quiet rural character. For buyers seeking a private acreage estate with water, wildlife, and space to live well, the location offers a strong balance of seclusion, practicality, and Western Washington recreation.
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AIRPORT SERVICES
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is approximately 60–75 minutes from Still Water Retreat and offers major domestic and international commercial air service.
Pierce County Airport/Thun Field in Puyallup is approximately 30–40 minutes away for general aviation, while Tacoma Narrows Airport and Boeing Field provide additional private and business aviation services within roughly 55–85 minutes.
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WATER SOURCES
The ponds are central to the identity and function of Still Water Retreat. The property is supported by the Washington Department of Ecology Groundwater Certificate of Water Right No. G 2-26939 C, with a July 15, 1986, priority date. The property’s pond system adds both scenic and functional value, supporting wildlife habitat, bass and sunfish recreation, and the field utility that defines the retreat’s sporting-dog training history. Buyers should verify current use, continuation, and any limitations of the water right during due diligence.
MINERAL RIGHTS
All mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the seller will convey to the buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed. It is suggested that the buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.
CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP
Each of us at Fay Ranches loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.
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Still Water Retreat | Roy, Washington
SUMMARY
Still Water Retreat in Washington is a 48± acre private estate in Roy where water, wildlife, and craftsmanship define the experience. A custom 4,284± square foot Craftsman home overlooks engineered ponds, hay fields, timbered edges, and the Mount Rainier backdrop, creating a property that feels both refined and deeply connected to the land. Bass and sunfish ponds, kennels, outbuildings, a bunkhouse, water rights, and practical acreage infrastructure support recreation, stewardship, and daily use. This is a legacy property for buyers who want privacy, purpose, and a life shaped by land and water.
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$2,250,000 Cash
Conventional Financing
Please contact Trina Walpole at (360) 481-2969 | twalpole@ fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches, Inc. must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties we have listed, please visit our web page at www. fayranches.com.
Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.
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