Getting the setting right

Today I drove through some amazing scenery. Snow capped peaks, glacier fed rivers, wildlife in all its glory and dotted here and there were houses.
Some of them were quaint cottage size cabins,  others full blown mcmansions, rambling ranch styles nestled by old time A frames. And I though about how the home was so secondary to what it would be like living in these settings. Some of them were pretty remote or at least back on roads that would not be fun to drive daily in the middle of winter. But OH my! The view from the window/deck/balcony was amazing!
So if I found myself living in such a place I know there are some things that would have to be in place first. 
1. No job. Like I said those roads would suck after a storm
2. Capacity to hold a month's worth of food and supplies so I could enjoy each day without thinking about milk, eggs and waiting in line anywhere.
3. Art supplies and electricity. I want to be able to let the inspiration take me in any direction. fabric, paint, carving, glass, metal, clay...
4. Space to work and seclusion. If my place was right on the road there would be a constant stream of noise and lost travelers. If my lot was too small any neighbors might complain about me running an angle grinder at 2 am.

So do I expect to ever find myself in one of these perfect settings? Of course not, but I can bring some of these ideas to where I do live. and it may not quite as spectacular but it is pretty damned nice.