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Top Properties: Warm Weather Retreats
WARM-WEATHER RETREATS
By Alyssa Mammano
As the sun sets on winter months and we spring ahead to fresh blooms, soft afternoon showers and sunbeams poking through cloudy skies, we are reminded that in southern corners of the country and beyond, warm-weather retreats relish in this amiable atmosphere all year long. Why not escape to somewhere that affords seamless indoor/outdoor living and endless opportunities for entertaining during any calendar month? As your search begins for a respite to escape next winter season, we’ve aggregated an array of estates that enjoy never-ending sun and capitalize on balmy climates.
Warm-weather retreats are defined by their expansive outdoor spaces that often boast a summer kitchen for grilling gracious meals and hosting friendly gatherings. Guests may also wish to take a dip in the pool to cool off, catch some rays from comfortable lounge chairs set up on the sun deck or challenge you to a friendly competition on the outdoor sports court. At night, a heated spa and a glass of wine wash away daytime stresses and a warm fire pit emits a sense of peaceful serenity. As the sun peeks over placid waters the next day and guests have retired to their own homes, you can savor a few morning moments outside on your private terrace; a luxury made feasible by the warmer weather.
Architecture is also redefined by the higher temperatures of warm-weather retreats. Southern homes will showcase summer rooms and screened-in porches that can be utilized for family time year-round. Collapsing glass walls allow the outdoors into your living area. Open-air concepts capitalize on cool ocean breezes. Pavered patios provide the means to spend more time with the sun on your skin. All of these architectural nuances are designed for and made possible by the temperate climate.
In this spread and in the pages to follow, we’ve defined a collection of warm-weather retreats in which you may choose to spend your time, any time of the year. These options span coast to coast and beyond in places that present the opportunity to appreciate tepid conditions. Surround yourself with swaying palm trees, ocean waves, warm rays of sunlight and sun-dappled living spaces.
Malibu, California Coldwell Banker - Malibu West Daniel Moss | 310.600.6692 www.malibumoss.com
Naples, Florida Gulf Coast International Properties Michael A. McCumber | 239.434.2558 www.gcipnaples.com
Henderson, Nevada Luxury Estates International Kamran Zand | 702.530.9263 luxuryhomeslasvegas.com
Santa Monica, California Coldwell Banker - Brentwood Todd Baker | 310.801.1475 www.541stassi.com
Nassau/New Providence, Bahamas HG Christie Martina Reichardt | 242.322.1041 www.hgchristie.com
Corona Del Mar, California RE/MAX Evolution Melanie Greiner | 331.208.3670 www.remaxevolution.com Coral Gables, Florida Miami Real Estate Team | Compass Audrey Ross | 305.928.1648 www.miamirealestate.com
Kiawah Island, South Carolina Kiawah Island Club & Real Estate Danielle Whitson | 843.890.8924 kiawahisland.com
Tampa, Florida The Toni Everett Company Toni Everett | 813.839.5000 www.theeverettcompany.com
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Bayhouse | 3 Bed | 3.5 Bath | $3,500,000
This 3 bedroom 3.5 bathroom house, with a 423 square foot pool featuring a smooth trickling fountain, 1,412 square feet of external shaded seating & dining area, a 1,878 square foot of hardscape deck & terrace, sits on 1.8 acres of the iconic vista to the southern shores of Virgin Gorda. Offering a rare opportunity to prospective buyers to own such a uniquely contrasting property. Encompassing the great blue granite boulders, the natural vegetation of the Windward and Leeward Island and golden sand shoreline.
Marina Villa | 1,401+ Sq. Ft | .11 Acres | $3,950,000 Island Time | 5 Bed | 5.5 Bath | $1,950,000
With 180-degree ocean views and overlooking Oil Nut Bay’s stateof-the art dock slips, lively Marina Village, and the natural harbor of Deep Bay, our Marina Villa home sites offer effortless access to al fresco dining, boutique shopping and all activities aquatic. Ground is set to be broken on Marina Villa 9 early this fall. For a limited time, this home site offers the option of a two or three bedroom villa, land and furnishings included. It exemplifies Oil Nut Bay’s thoughtful design guidelines, showcasing open living concepts characterized by clean lines, sleek design and contemporary styling.
An inviting Caribbean villa perched between granite boulders within the Spring Bay community on the peaceful island of Virgin Gorda. A stone’s throw from the beach, the pool runs directly off of the great room and provides for great entertainment space. Spring Bay is one of the most successful villa rental locations in the British Island Time Villa boasts 5 separate bedroom villas with baths en-suite and private patios. The family oriented villa is traditional island architecture, it includes cathedral wood beamed ceilings, natural wood floors & Casablanca fans, coupled with soft trade wind breezes, making air conditioning unnecessary. RICO GARCIA | RE/MAX British Virgin Islands
