I would build a house in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania and have a condo in San Diego on the waterfront. That way I could get my fill of the beach and snow with my two homes What about you?
I would build/buy a house in the Greenwood area of Albemarle County, VA, just outside of Charlottesville. I used to live there, and it is paradise. The condo would be in Nags Head, North Carolina. Like mandiees, gotta have some beach and some snow!
I am pretty easy to please. I would build my home on at least 5 acres anywhere on the U.S. soil as long as it is in a safe area in the country and not in the desert or on the top of a mountain. Give me land and a home and I will be the happiest person on earth! If I realy had to choose, somewhere where it is not too cold, Florida, California, Colorado would do.
I prefer where the sun will always shine beautifuly. I will build a house made of timber. I will have vegetable and flower gardens, and waterpond where the birds and swans can freely come in.
Mine is in a coastal area with access to a beach, fishing, and boating. However, my ideal house would not be built right on the water as to avoid the potential of tidal flooding.
I agree with DianaR, the ideal location is somewhere you are happy living. I personally love the beach, so I moved there and it was the best decision I ever made.