A large percentage of states (23 out of a total of 50) border the Atlantic Ocean or its Gulf of Mexico, the Pacific Ocean or the Arctic Sea. Alaska has the longest coastline at 6,640 miles bordering the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, followed by Florida with 1,350 miles alongside the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico and California with 840 miles of Pacific coast. With so many prime waterfront locations to choose from, we consulted two prominent international estate agents for advice prior to featuring a number of properties currently on the market. Jason Mansfield, US residential sales at Knight Frank, reports that the general sentiment in Miami is that the market has moved away from the state of euphoria that existed a couple years ago.
“But, while there have been fewer transactions,”
he says,
“the median sales price has continued to rise. There are some great properties on the market at present and I expect to see several more significant luxury sales before the end of spring.”
Penny Mosgrove, CEO at Quintessentially Estates, advises that Los Angeles is a popular destination for wealthy property investors and is deemed more affordable than the powerhouses of London and New York.
“Recently we have A seen an influx of Chinese buyers at the top end of the market in LA looking to take advantage of the direct and more frequent flights now offered by Cathay Pacific,”
she says.
“There are also numerous American buyers, particularly from San Francisco, where a new high speed rail to LA is in planning stage which will inevitably mean an increase in buyers looking for holiday homes. LA continues to be desirable due to the sunny climate, the sea and the popular healthy and outdoor lifestyles enjoyed by residents and visitors.”
Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida (Above)
A stunning ode to Renaissance Venice, Serenissima (‘The Most Serene’) is set within the exclusive gates of The Longboat Key Club. Features include a marble-clad hall with a glass sky dome, magnificent grand salon, which could easily accommodate 100 guests, a master chef’s kitchen, 10-seat theatre and sun room adjacent to the pool. Expansive terraces have views spanning the infinity pool, beach and Gulf of Mexico, while Venetian murals, glittering chandeliers and extraordinary millwork are just a glimpse of the details across three living levels. Amenities at Longboat Key include golf courses, tennis courts, restaurants, a spa, fitness centre and marina.
£26.5m / €30.65m / $33.11m
Michael Saunders & Company
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Dartmouth, Massachusetts, New England
At the tip of Mishaum Point, above Buzzards Bay, the American architect Robert A.M. Stern has created this shingle-style masterpiece. The property was featured on the cover of Architectural Digest and is perfectly sited to take in the full scope of its 270-degree ocean views. Grand in scale yet intimate in its wealth of hand-crafted detail, the residence features deep porches that run the length of both facades. Light floods the interiors which have been superbly designed for grand entertaining yet remain ideal for family living and intimate gatherings. Complete with a spacious guesthouse and substantial deep water dock, the property includes over 1,500 feet of water frontage and 10 acres of land.
£15.1m / €17.5m / $18.9m
Robert Paul Properties
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Rye, New York
Close to the water’s edge on one of the most scenic points in Rye, this shinglestyle property offers panoramic views of Long Island Sound. It features light-filled spaces that erase boundaries between inside and out and create a sense of seclusion. Also included are walls of glass with wide upper windows, antique reclaimed barn wood floors, local natural fieldstone, custom cabinetry, wood paneling and an open, flowing floor plan. Outside, colourful specimen gardens are surrounded by views of nature and waterscapes.
£5.2m / €6m / $6.5m
Houlihan Lawrence
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Casa Bahia, Miami, Florida
Custom-built, three-storey home with 518 linear feet of waterfront on Biscayne Bay. It is ideally located on a 41,125 square foot lot within the exclusive, gated Camp Biscayne. The property includes seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a guesthouse with two bedrooms and an entertainment theatre room with surround system, a 73 foot heated swimming pool and custom wine cellar. Additional features such as Smart home technology, a large outdoor entertaining area and eight-car garage gallery complete Casa Bahia’s extensive facilities.
£34.42m / €39.8m / $43m
Knight Frank
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Jupiter Island, Florida
Designed and owned by singer Celine Dion, this Bahamian-inspired property is on five and a half acres of land with three swimming pools. It has over 415 linear feet on the Atlantic Ocean and views of the island. The 18,800 square feet property includes 13 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms, a tennis house with simulated golf range leading to the tennis court, pool house with built-in grill and a cosy beach house with second floor sleeping loft and massage room.
£30.8m / €35.64m / $38.5m
Sotheby’s International Realty
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Fenwick Estate, Old Saybrook, Connecticut
The former home of Katharine Hepburn, this property was constructed by the Hepburns themselves in 1939. It was used as their summer retreat for the next 65 years and the Hollywood actress spent most of her final years here until her death in 2003. This stunning property is set on three levels with 8,400 square feet of living space and 1.5 acres of land overlooking a private pond and golf course. It includes six bedroom suites and 220 feet of frontage with a private dock. In 2005 it was renovated to create light-filled rooms whilst preserving the home’s historic integrity. There is also a three-bedroom beach house adjacent to the property which was built in 2015. This offers a private beach with approval rights for a private dock and borders more than three acres of open space that was donated to a land trust by Katharine Hepburn’s estate.
£9.44m / €10.9m / $11.8m
William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty Essex
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