April 14, 2010 – BOSTON, MA — Ocean Home magazine, a luxury oceanfront lifestyle publication, announces its third annual list of the “Top 25 Ocean Homes” for sale from coast to coast. The article, which is in the current issue (May/June), showcases the most exotic, luxurious, and desirable oceanfront homes currently on the market.
All homes featured are located directly on the ocean and offer the ultimate in luxury, amenities, acreage, and square footage. Homes chosen for this feature not only have the best architectural and interior designs, but are also located in the most desirable neighborhoods in the United States.
Comments Ocean Home’s editor, Jack Morris, “Be it a huge oceanfront master suite with panoramic views or a 10,000 bottle wine cellar, it takes more than a massive price tag to qualify a home as worthy of being deemed one of our best of the best. Of course, location, location, location is a key reason these incredible homes make our list…as are the properties’ water views, beach access, and overall style and design.”
This year’s list spans 15 states, including Washington, Maine, and New York. The top-priced homes come in at just under $50 million – one listed by Hurwitz-James Company in Malibu, CA and the other listed by Avatar Real Estate Services in Coral Gables, Florida.
Adds Morris, “We searched high and low for the best of the best. From quaint oceanfront villas to palatial cliffside estates, these dream homes represent the top of the market. If you want an oceanfront home, your search begins in our May/June issue.”
For more information about this annual editorial feature, view the Top 25 Homes for 2010 at oceanhomemag.com.
About Ocean Home magazine
Published bi-monthly by RMS Media Inc., Ocean Home puts the luxurious lifestyle of oceanfront living into the palms of our readers’ hands. From high-end developments in the Caribbean to private beachfront estates in California, Ocean Home not only unveils the dream homes of the world’s wealthiest real estate investors, but also reveals the best travel destinations, the top designs for ocean homes, and interviews the key players in the next generation of luxury oceanfront living. Ocean Home is available in print and online. For more information visit www.oceanhomemag.com, call 978-623-8020, or follow Ocean Home on twitter @oceanhomemag.
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As you may have noticed, we’ve posted the content from our May/June issue to the site and there are a few highlights that are worth mentioning. First, be sure to click on our new feature stories. If you’re in the market for a new ocean home, we’ve got some great stories to help with your research. First, “A New Dawn for the Dominican Republic” takes an in-depth look at the best new developments in the DR – from world-class golf resorts to a new Trump casino-resort. What was once a low-buget vacation spot is quickly becoming a luxurious second-home desitination (or third, or fourth).
Take a deep breath as you soak in views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway at this sprawling 19,000-squarefoot estate on 2.8 acres. With seven bedrooms, seven full and three half bathrooms, three elevators, and a nine-bay subterranean garage, this residence was designed by internationally renowned Legoretta + Legoretta, with interiors by Chicago-based Gregga Jordan Smieszny. The property features an infinity pool, which spills into a lap lane, culminating in an open-air pavilion with summer kitchen and lower-level bedroom suite. There is also a deepwater dock on the property with a full-service yacht dock nearby.
A truly magnificent estate commanding incomparable water views, this uniquely situated masterpiece rests on approximately 340 feet of water frontage (as per plat). All real estate is unique, but this estate is a metaphor for unique. Port Royal Club membership eligibility.
Located north of Palm Beach in the private community of Sailfish Point on Hutchinson Island, this 12,000-square-foot estate offers five bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms on an acre of land with over 169 feet of beach frontage. Balustrade balconies extend 100 feet along the ocean and a 75-foot balcony overlooks the Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course. The home features a Waterford crystal chandelier in the formal dining room, a fully-restored 100-year-old Steinway grand piano with player system in the Grand Salon, and an eclectic variety of fine European antiques. Also included is a computer-driven package of electronics that enables complete control over the internal environment from anywhere in the world.
This East Beach oceanfront home features over 5,000 square feet of living space (six bedrooms, eight full and one half bathrooms, and a separate guest house) with incredible views and privacy thanks to a split floor plan in addition to carefully placed landscaping. Details include an integrated lighting management system, remote controlled infinity edge self-cleaning heated pool with spa and mister cooled bluestone pool deck, windows rated to 150 mph wind tolerance, a butler’s pantry, and an elevator.
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.
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.