Situated on two acres of one of Florida’s most sought-after island residences, this 16,000-square-foot home features 200 feet of bay frontage on one side and the 10th fairway at Indian Creek Golf and Country Club on the other. With seven bedrooms, ten full and two half bathrooms, this tropical escape built in 2000 offers a theater, library, formal living and dining room, French country kitchen, an outdoor summer kitchen, a seven-car garage, his-and-hers bath, and an infinity pool.
Details: $35,000,000; Nelson Gonzales, 305-815-9840, nelson@nelsongonzalez.com, www.nelsongonzalez.com.
Located on the southern coast of Georgia, Sea Island is ranked number one in Golf Digest’s “75 Best Golf Resorts in North America.” This home, which was renovated in 1999 by famed Atlanta decorator and designer Kathy Guyton, features six bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, and a pool all on 6,500 square feet with the Atlantic Ocean and a quiet beach right out the back door.
Surrounded by legendary golf courses, long beaches, and the Atlantic Ocean, this Myrtle Beach home offers plenty of recreation as well as luxury. The 6,000-square-foot home features four bedrooms, four full and one half bathrooms, as well as marble flooring, a gourmet kitchen, a custom three-story staircase, wet bar, elevator, powder room, recreation room, and a master suite with a bathtub that looks out over the ocean.
Sitting on a quiet cul-de-sac on prestigious Watroo Point in Daniel Island Park, this 6,400-square-foot home offers a true taste of the Low Country with five bedrooms, six full and two half bathrooms, along with four fireplaces. This home also offers a geothermal HVAC system as well as a terra cotta-lined wine cellar that incorporates a wine inventory program (connected to Wine Spectator’s database) to track the 800 or so bottles it can store. The master suite features a private patio, fireplace, and large bay windows, while the master bathroom is enhanced by an oversized jet bath, a steam shower, and spacious his and hers closets. Outside, a dual-edged infinity pool overlooks the marsh where crabbing, kayaking, and fishing with the family await.
This luxurious custom home was designed for gracious entertaining and comfortable living. The main foyer greets guests with 21-foot ceilings, marble floors, and a double staircase with views of the bay. Boasting 12,220 square feet under the roof and 9,850 square feet of decks and porches that include a swimming pool and an outdoor cabana bar, this property begs for a party (with 10 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms, that’s a no-brainer). The estate, situated on an acre of land, also includes a private beach, a private boat dock with two boat lifts and two jet ski lifts, and horseshoe and bocce ball courts.
Situated on 2.3 acres with almost 300 feet of ocean frontage, this restored and expanded modern stucco Norman Jaffe design features a stone, steel, and concrete structure. With seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, an elevated dining area, stone patios, a heated spa pool, and tennis court, this Hamptons retreat is the ideal spot for family gatherings and large social functions, not to mention a little down time to meander along the dunes.
Set in one of the most desirable locations in the Hamptons, this shingle-style home sits on two acres with 222 feet of ocean frontage. The house includes nine bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a double-height great room, formal dining room, solarium, and a third-floor master suite, all with fireplaces. A covered deck, granite pool, and a sunken Har-Tru tennis court are just some of the amenities.
Majestically presiding over Newport’s famed Cliff Walk, a three-mile scenic path along the coast, and the Atlantic Ocean itself, the Hopedene estate is a luxurious home of unmatched refinement and comfort. Built in 1899, this Colonial revival–style residence has been renovated, marrying historic gentility with modern amenities, including 15 bedrooms and 11 full and two half bathrooms. Hopedene’s six manicured, oceanfront acres surround the main house, expansive balustrade-bordered terraces, a carriage house with guest quarters, an ocean-facing pool and spa, tennis courts, gated service entrance, and a heliport.
Recognized in 2008 with the Rhode Island Historic Preservation and Heritage Commission Award, this spectacular granite and brownstone oceanfront mansion was initially built in 1891 for yachtsman and defender of the America’s Cup, J.R. Busk. A long, winding driveway leads to the residence, which rests atop a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Intricate woodwork is found throughout, along with arches, turrets, curved windows, and 15 fireplaces. The home includes eight bedrooms, 13 full and four half bathrooms, and additional quarters for staff. Among the highlights are a grand 1,800-square-foot master suite with his-and-hers marble baths and an adjoining study, with mahogany built-ins and a wet bar. The living room features a cathedral ceiling, a baronial fireplace, an orchestra balcony, and three sets of French doors opening to an 80-foot ocean front porch. Additional amenities include a multi-level home theater, a billiard room, a wine cellar, a pair of family rooms, and a gourmet kitchen with a butler’s pantry.
Sited on eleven acres overlooking North Bay, this new 12,000-square-foot waterfront estate features a deep water dock and spectacular views out to Grand Island and the North Bay. The home features a first-floor master suite with deluxe walk-in closet and master bath, gourmet kitchen, and a library walled in cherry. With seven bedrooms, nine full and three half bathrooms, as well as a lower level with a sauna and steam room, provisions for a wine cellar, home theater, and game and exercise rooms, this home makes for the ideal Cape Cod summer getaway.
This thoughtfully designed and beautifully crafted home blends contemporary lines with a traditional Nantucket aesthetic. Details like recycled volcanic stone flooring, 150-year-old reclaimed barn beams, mushroom wood, and custom stone masonry contribute to the character of this unique property. Located on Eel Point Road with private access to Madaket Harbor, two boat moorings, and a front-row seat for the island’s best sunsets, the four-bedroom main house and two-bedroom guest house spread across 2.3 acres of land will comfortably accommodate plenty of summer guests.
Located on prestigious Grindstone Neck on 4.6 acres, this superb shingle-style residence is one of the original cottages in this quiet enclave. Extensive use of finely crafted woodworking and native granite create an elegant and intricate interior rich with architectural detail. Fully restored and updated, the year-round residence offers ten bedrooms, each with a private bathroom and many with fireplaces, as well as island and mountain views. Elegant furnishings enhance the character of the home, which is offered fully furnished.
Located in Montecito’s prime gated oceanfront enclave, this contemporary villa on 8,400 square feet overlooks a sandy cove with panoramic ocean views. Completed in 1995 with architectural influences from the Greek Isles, North Africa, and the Mediterranean, the home offers a spacious living room, large family room, and expansive chef’s kitchen, all with ocean views, plus an office/library, two large bedroom suite and an inner sun-filled courtyard with a tiled fountain. The three-level terrace features a blue-tiled pool and spa, al fresco living room, and a private stair descent to the beach.
Tucked into the lush tropical forest and white sand beaches of Kauai’s Papa’a Bay on 174 acres, represents old Hawaii at its finest. Surrounded by ocean views, a meandering tropical stream, a spring-fed pool, and a silvery waterfall, this gated compound features a 15,000-square-foot classic Hawaiian-style main home with two 4,000-square-foot guest bungalows The main home has six bedrooms and eight bathrooms with his-and-hers private living rooms. A gourmet kitchen and lanais with generous ocean views allow for easy island living. A pool, cabana, yoga studio, three-bedroom caretaker’s home, stables, fenced corrals and large workshop add to this island estate. In addition, there are two large generator systems and two potable wells.
This masterpiece was designed for actor Richard Chamberlain and features only the finest materials and architectural design elements. Four bedrooms, three full and one half bathrooms, and a separate “ohana” cottage for guests or family (which features two bedrooms and two bathrooms) are spread out over a half acre of land overlooking Maui’s Keawakapu Beach and close to four world-class golf courses. You can expect beautiful sunsets each evening over the distant islands. This private and secured estate is also minutes away from the Grand Wailea Resort, restaurants, and designer shops.
Get a taste of the mountains by the ocean in this 4,500-square-foot Pacific Northwest lodge-style home. The contemporary kitchen features granite countertops, maple cabinetry, and birch floors, while a protected outdoor barbecue area makes it easy to grill in rough weather. Perched high on a rocky cliff overlooking a private cove as well as the sprawling Pacific Ocean (and the occasional whale spout), this home also features a cozy library with a fireplace, a fitness room, two offices, and more.
Looking for luxury, seclusion, and incredible views? Try this 10,000-square-foot Washington estate on for size. Situated on a five-acre, privately wooded bluff overlooking US and Canadian islands, this Pacific Northwest home is the ultimate in privacy and serenity. This property boasts granite block construction with five bedrooms and nine bathrooms, not to mention being just minutes from three international airports. But with a private heliport on the property, who needs them?
Just off the Oregon Coast Highway southeast of Portland, this 7,380-square-foot home perched high atop a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean offers unmatched views and luxury for the Pacific Northwest. Combine intricate woodworking and masonry throughout the home with a unique viewing tower, wine cellar, a private beach, guest house, caretaker’s quarters, a boat house, four bedrooms, and a three-car garage, and you’ve got one heck of a spot to watch the sun set.
Turn back time in Cher’s Italian Renaissance-style Malibu estate. Set on 1.72 acres on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this three-story, 14,000-square-foot villa has six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a theater, a gym, and multiple verandas. There is also a suspended tennis court (with parking garage below) with stunning views of the Malibu bay, an infinity pool, and a guest house.
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