Luxury Homes in Canterwood: A Study in Craft, Gig Harbor's Most Storied Golf Community
There's a particular kind of house that doesn't announce itself. No grand double staircase, no chandelier visible from the street. Its confidence lives in the details you only notice once you're inside — the seam where a slab of stone meets hand-troweled plaster, the quiet hum of heated floors underfoot on a February morning.
This summer, two of the most compelling luxury homes for sale in Gig Harbor are sitting inside the gates of Canterwood Golf & Country Club — offering a rare look at what happens when craftsmanship, not just square footage, becomes the organizing principle of a home.
What Makes Canterwood One of Gig Harbor's Top Luxury Neighborhoods
Canterwood Golf & Country Club is a gated community in Gig Harbor North known for large private lots, 24-hour guard-gated security, a championship golf course, and custom-built homes from a small circle of respected local builders. Homes here regularly rank among the highest price-per-square-foot sales in Pierce County, driven by scarcity of large lots and consistently high-end construction standards.
Hoppet Home on Old Stump Drive
On Old Stump Drive, a three-quarter-acre lot does something almost unheard of inside Canterwood's gates: it gives a house room to breathe. Mature trees ring the property; the landscaping has the settled, unhurried look that only comes with two decades of growth.
Local builder David Hopkins of Hoppet Homes designed the 4,538-square-foot residence around that setting rather than against it — a single-story footprint with the primary suite and two additional bedrooms all living on the main floor, plus a guest suite downstairs anchored by a hidden speakeasy.
Step inside and the great room announces the home's real intentions: vaulted ceilings framed by reclaimed Douglas fir beams, salvaged rather than milled new, resting above floors of hardwood, slate, and stone. Walls of west-facing windows pull the outdoors in, flooding the space with natural light. In the kitchen, an Italian-made sink sits beside a Sub-Zero refrigerator — a small, telling pairing of Old World and modern. Designer wallpaper, custom cabinetry, a wine fridge, a dumbwaiter, and rich trim work read timeless — old money, not trend-driven.
Behind an unassuming bookshelf, a hidden door opens to a speakeasy theater — the kind of detail homeowners tend to save for last on a tour, because it always gets a reaction.
Outside, the backyard reads like a small resort: a covered patio warmed by its own fireplace, a built-in grill, and a gas fire pit set against a dramatic pool-pump-powered water feature, fully enclosed and private.
Market note: Hoppet Homes consistently trade at the top of the Canterwood market. The most recent Hoppet-built home to sell in the neighborhood closed off-market at $2,700,000 — the highest sale price recorded in Canterwood to date. Hoppet's price points hold at this level both inside and outside the community.
Osprey Dream Home on Osprey Drive
A short drive away on Osprey Drive, a different kind of privacy defines the setting. Built in 2006 by Sidney Allison Homes, this estate was built by JR Daley for his own family — a detail that shows in the level of finish throughout. The 4,796-square-foot home backs directly to permanent greenbelt, with western exposure, a greenbelt view, and a stillness no future development can touch.
Where Old Stump Drive spreads out, Osprey Drive turns inward and up: three ensuite bedrooms, each finished with heated floors, arranged with a boutique hotel's sense of scale. JR Daley homes are known throughout Gig Harbor for bespoke finishes — intricate tile work, designer wall treatments, and a cohesive design theme carried through every room.
Walls of west-facing glass pull the day's last light straight into the great room. The kitchen leans into serious form: an oversized island, a full Viking suite, a cocktail ice maker, and inset cabinetry finished to a standard usually reserved for far smaller, far more precious rooms. The main-level primary suite functions almost as its own apartment, with a private laundry room tucked just off the walk-in closet.
Outdoors, the home makes its case for year-round living: a heated in-ground pool and spa, multiple heated patios, and a covered outdoor living room fitted with dual TVs and motorized screens — built for a homeowner who entertains every month of the Gig Harbor calendar, not just July and August.
Worth Every Penny
Neither of these homes can be replicated easily. That, more than any single finish or fixture, is what makes them worth a second look — not just as real estate, but as evidence of what's still possible to build, and to preserve, in one of the Harbor's most storied neighborhoods.
For discerning buyers, luxury layout and craftsmanship continue to push the upper end of the Gig Harbor market. It's the kind of buying decision where, when you know, you know — and you have to have it.
5618 Old Stump Dr NW is currently for sale. 12210 Osprey Dr NW is currently pending.
FAQ
Q: What is the most expensive home ever sold in Canterwood Golf & Country Club?
A: The most expensive sale on record in Canterwood is a Hoppet Homes-built residence, which sold off-market for $2,700,000 built in 2003, other high marks were at $2.26M, new construction, $2.6M New construction and $2.3M Hoppet Home in 2023 resale. 12210 Osprey Drive is currently pending at $2.6M built in 2006- showing that even resale can out perform new construction due to layout and craftsmanship.
Q: Who are the top custom home builders in Canterwood, Gig Harbor?
A: Canterwood's highest-end homes are concentrated among a small group of builders, including Hoppet Homes (David Hopkins) and Sidney Allison Homes by JR Daley, BASK Design Build and Zetterberg with an honorable mention- well known and local, Harrison Homes.
Q: What amenities does Canterwood Golf & Country Club offer?
A: Canterwood, a 750 home community, offers 24-hour guard-gated security, a championship golf course, pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, dining, parks, and trails.
Q: Why are Canterwood lots considered rare?
A: Large private lots — especially those over half an acre, on the course or backing to permanent greenbelt — are limited in Canterwood, making them a significant driver of premium pricing within the community.
About Paige Schulte
Paige Schulte is the founder of Schulte & Co. and a top-producing Realtor based in Gig Harbor, Washington. She’s known for her deep market insight, client-first approach, and community-driven real estate leadership across the South Sound. Learn more or get in touch to work with Paige.
