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RE/MAX LEADING EDGE
3401 MUSCATEE CIRCLE PIRATES COVE, GALVESTON, TEXAS
STUNNING Galveston Bay & wetland views from contemporary-style canal home on a large corner lot in Pirates Cove. Wide interior entry invites you to the main level. Living & dining areas have 17' high ceilings with upper-level clearstory windows that give natural light & blue-filled skies. Wood/gas fireplace is the focal point of the spacious living room with 2 seating areas. 2 sets of sliding-glass doors in dining/living areas open onto a 30' wide screened-in deck for year-round entertaining flow & bird watching. Kitchen features floor to ceiling pure-white gloss cabinets, quartz countertops & built-in appliances. Each floor has a primary bedroom with private deck & bath. 1st floor includes a guest bedroom with adjoining bath. 2nd floor has a large loft with 4th bathroom. A wide walkway from the covered & screened porch leads to a deck over the boathouse for more great canal/bay views. House is listed in “Galveston Architecture Guidebook” published by Galveston Historical Society.
The Estates of SUNSET COVE BY JACLYN RITTER
DON’T WE ALL LEAVE A VACATION WISHING WE COULD STAY A LITTLE LONGER? Galveston Island is that dream tropical location that does not have to be just a destination, but instead the place you call home.
Located just 50 miles South of Houston, Texas, Galveston has the amenities of a large city with the charm of a small town. With 32 miles of beaches you are sure to find your very own stretch of sand to sprawl out your beach chairs and blankets. Galveston’s vibrant and historic downtown boasts first class restaurants, a wide of array of shops as well as top notch arts and entertainment. Locals often enjoy cruising, as many large cruise lines call Port Galveston home. Places like Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn and the Pleasure Pier attract residents and visitors of all ages. Everything the island offers is no more than 20 minutes away, leaving more time to enjoy the tranquil island lifestyle.
After a day of fun in the sun wouldn’t it be nice to return to your waterfront estate nearby? The Estates of Sunset Cove, nestled on West Galveston Bay, is that serene and private community you are looking for. With a strong emphasis placed on preserving the natural ecology of the coastal environment, this feels more like an oasis than a concrete jungle. In fact, Sunset Cove has granted a conservation easement to the Galveston Bay Foundation on approximately 45 acres of uplands bordering the marsh behind this secluded community.
With arguably the best gulf and bay views on the island, The Estates of Sunset Cove is comprised of 52 acres of pristine and preserved land.
This exclusive master planned, gated community features large waterfront home sites with an expansive view. Some amenities include a pool, pool house, an open-air pavilion, a private boat ramp and tennis courts. Constructed with the highest quality materials, The Estates of Sunset Cove has concrete streets with storm sewers and concrete bulk heads. A large community gazebo is the perfect setting for picnics with friends and family. Enjoy listening to the birds and the sound of waves crashing up on shore while walking the meandering trails throughout the coastal nature preserve. Numerous boat docks allow for immediate access to the bay. Grab your fishing poles and binoculars and enjoy an evening on the water while watching the sun tuck beneath the horizon. The large trees, fresh water ponds and lush landscapes evokes a park-like feel nestled along a tropical sanctuary.
Only 20 minutes from Galveston Proper, The Estates of Sunset Cove provides a tranquil and private home setting with the convenience of being just minutes from a big city. Come enjoy some of the highest elevations on the island while living that relaxed, worry free, lifestyle you have been dreaming of. This community has found a way to preserve the natural ecology of the island, while allowing its residents to revel in its splendors. The Estates of Sunset Cove is the dream destination that has turned into a place you can call home.
Just outside the town of Round Top lies an open meadow/pasture with a pond, scattered trees, rolling terrain, pleasant views and a seasonal creek on the back boundary. Road frontage of approx. 1354 feet and a depth of approx. 3000 ft. tapers to a creek and back boundary of approx. 327 feet. An old homestead once stood near the front but burned down some time back, leaving a shallow well and a skeleton of a barn. Imagine yourself in your new country home, sitting in your rocker watching the sunset, playing cards or reading your latest favorite novel. This quiet area is only about 5 miles from Round Top and all the activities you might enjoy, but far enough from any traffic and crowds to just ignore any you might not. It’s your country lifestyle waiting to be created and enjoyed. Come on out and let’s make it happen. 58.12+/-acs. Offered at $1,453,000. Contact JoAnn Ayres 979.249.7494
Located on 13 rolling acres, this charming restored farmhouse is currently an income producing B & B. The Bootstrap would also make the perfect home for anyone looking for a country estate, week-end home, or future retirement destination. Built in the late 1800’s and fully restored in 2009, the home is located 10 miles from Round Top and minutes from Warrenton, Fayetteville, and Fayette Lake. Features include a 1+ acre pond with fountain, 40X60 insulated metal barn (with a full bath) and a detached storage building. This fully furnished house has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths and sleeps 7 comfortably. It boasts of rich pine floors and exposed wood walls and beams. Enjoy evenings on the climate controlled front porch or around the rock fire pit near the pond. 13+/-acs. Offered at $775,000. Contact Max Coppinger 979.702.0425
