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a vacation homebuyer market like Carmel-by-the-Sea. Therefore, the summer months have more sales and homes stay on the market considerably longer during the winter months.” Jim Wallace, founder and CEO of Intracoastal Realty, believes that, when it comes to real estate and lifestyle options, the counties that comprise the south-eastern North Carolina coastline offer an unparalleled richness and diversity. “No wonder Money magazine named Wilmington, NC one of ‘The Best Places to Live’ and one of ‘The Top Ten Cities in Which to Buy Real Estate’,” he says. “The southern coastline of North Carolina boasts mild weather, natural beauty, a reasonable cost of living, and wide variety of leisure activities like golf, boating, and kayaking. These important features (and many more) are what make this area so popular with year-round residents, retirees, and second-home vacationers.” As for Cape Cod in Massachusetts, Paul Grover, co-founder of Robert Paul Properties, says it has long been the destination for prominent Bostonians as well as beach lovers from around the world. “Unlike many other beachfront markets,” he explains, “Cape Cod has maintained a lot of its original housing, charm, and character, favouring a slowgrowth model that has kept the rate of development steady. This has preserved a lot of space for both those who visit and own here, including our beloved National Seashore, authorised by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 and setting aside more than 43,000 acres as a national park for public enjoyment and coastal studies. “This said, our homes are often not terribly new or flashy, as that’s not our character. But what they are is fabulous beachfront home on some of the best waters in the northeast. While nationally home prices have grown quickly the last few years, we’ve maintained a great and steady growth rate. Prices continue to rise as other markets have recognised our affordability (comparatively) and inventory has become thin. Of the top five sales in Massachusetts last year, three were along our coast.”
La Serena, Pebble Beach, California
Comprised of three lots totalling 2.72 acres, this waterfront estate is close to the Pebble Beach Lodge with its spa, Beach Club and restaurants. The property features floor-toceiling windows throughout to maximise the fabulous views. It includes four bedroom suites in the single-level main house with a formal living/dining room, eat-in, ocean-view kitchen and temperature-controlled wine storage. For entertaining there are multiple ocean front terraces with two fire pits and an outdoor grill. A two-car garage has a fifth guest suite with private entry. £22.6m / €25.7m / $29.75m Carmel Realty Company
Redences by Armani/Casa Sunny Isles Beach, Miami, Floda
www.carmelrealty.com
This new project represents the first Armani/Casa branded real estate in the US. Created by world-renowned architect César Pelli the 56-storey oceanfront tower contains 308
residences designed under the artistic direction of Giorgio Armani. Amenities include a lounge displaying a curated collection of museum-quality art, fine dining restaurant, wine cellar, two-storey spa with indoor and outdoor treatment rooms and 300-foot private beach. Six different floor plans offer apartments from 1,350 to 4,160 square feet. Scheduled for occupancy in early 2019. From £1.4m / €1.4m / $1.85m – £4.55m / €5.2m / $6m Aylesford International
www.aylesford.com
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