Luxury Defined tours a collection of beautiful beachfront estates, each with its own secluded stretch of sand
Situated between St. Thomas and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the exclusive islands of Little Saint James and Great Saint James offer a combined 230 acres of subdividable land, including 5.8 miles of coastline with six secluded beaches.
In the heart of the U.S. Virgin Islands, between St. Thomas and St. John, are Little Saint James and Great Saint James. These exclusive islands encompass 230 subdividable acres with 5.8 miles of coastline—and six secluded beaches. Great Saint James, the larger of the two at 161.3 acres, is ideally positioned for boating, island hopping, and outdoor recreation. Little Saint James offers a main residential compound, four guest villas, two swimming pools, three palm tree-lined beaches, a gym, tiki hut, ancillary structures, and comprehensive infrastructure support. It also includes a helipad, private dock, gas station, and high-capacity water filtration system. The Jameses are just across the bay from St. Thomas’s five-star dining or the pristine beaches of St. John’s Virgin Islands National Park. Residents and their guests can daytrip to nearby St, Croix for exceptional historic ruins, or to the British Virgin Islands, for wreck diving or exploration of the spectacular Baths on Virgin Gorda.
This contemporary beach house opens to a private, tropical beach along Brazil’s rainforest coast.
Praia Vermelha, or “Red Beach,” is a boldly futuristic contemporary seaside villa on Brazil’s Costa Verde in the coastal town of Paraty, between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Designed by São Paulo architect Marcio Kogan’s Studio MK27, it erases the boundary between outdoor living and cool retreats within, nestled against more than 12 acres of protected Atlantic Forest conservancy. The 37,674-square-foot interior is enclosed by glass curtain walls and divided across four levels with wide and fluid environments. The decor has a 1970s aesthetic, including the vivid orange kitchen counters, textured walls, wooden furniture, and multi-colored sun loungers. The sundeck flows to the pool terrace surrounded by coconut palms, and on to nearly 300 feet of private, white-sand beach.
This family beach retreat fronts a 100-foot stretch of Northern Florida’s Emerald Coast, famed for its emerald-green waters and uncrowded white-sand beaches.
Designed by Savoie Architects as a multigenerational family retreat, this coastal home sits at 26 feet above sea level with 100 feet of frontage on Santa Rosa Beach on Northwest Florida’s beautiful Emerald Coast. Ensconced within lush, landscaped gardens, with a resort-style pool and separate, sunken hot tub, the main residence and guest house offer almost 9,000 square feet under roof: 6,545 square feet of temperature-controlled living space and 2,452 square feet of covered porches. There are eight bedrooms, plus a bunk room, eight full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. The main house features a large open living area and four bedrooms facing the Gulf of Mexico, including the owner’s suite. The open-plan living area, chef’s kitchen, and sunroom also overlook the beach. One of the 16 distinct beach communities along Scenic Highway 30A in South Walton County, Santa Rosa Beach is famed for its tranquil waters, sugar-sand beaches, and the 15,000-acre Point Washington State Forest. Upscale shopping and dining, and the unique Gulf Place artist’s colony are all close by.
This stunning “sea-to-sea” estate in the Bahamas has a private sandy beach on Old Fort Bay in addition to 150 feet of canal frontage.
Apsara, a stunning beachfront estate on the northern shore of Old Fort Bay, New Providence, spans a one-acre “sea-to-sea” parcel with 150 feet of waterfront (including a private stretch of beach) and 150 feet of canal frontage. The lavish eight-bedroom, 10-bathroom home offers 18,500 square feet of living space under roof and 12,600 square feet of outdoor space. Oversized sliding doors with treated impact resistant glass allow a seamless transition between the interior and exterior areas. A koi pond, outdoor steam room, infinity pool, private sandy beach, and a protected dock with boat lift and boathouse are among the home’s resort-style amenities. The property also includes a two-bedroom guest/staff suite, two-car garage, elevator, and generator.
This gated, two-acre oceanfront compound in the Florida Keys offers barefoot luxury, privacy, and abundant recreation. The highlight is a 250-foot-long stretch of Atlantic Ocean beachfront, a nesting site for sea turtles.
FairWinds is tucked away on a secluded beachfront on Upper Matecumbe Key in the Florida Keys. Inside its gates, a bricked drive enters two acres of tropical gardens with specimen plantings and palm trees, and arrives at a circular court and the twin stairways of the welcoming, three-story main residence. This home evokes the classic Keys “conch house,” with a wraparound porch; wide, shaded verandas; and ceiling-high doors and windows that bring in the views of white sands and turquoise seas. The views extend to the historic Alligator Reef Lighthouse and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. A guest house and a three-bay carriage house with an upstairs captain’s quarters accommodate family and friends in style. A tree-lined path leads to a private beach on the Atlantic Ocean. Its powder sands are a nesting site for sea turtles, and its calm waters are a habitat for bonefish and tarpon. All this is steps from Islamorada Village’s shops and boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants offering some of the finest dining in the Keys.
At this eye-catching villa in Thailand’s Phang Nga region, coconut palm-lined lawns lead to a pristine beach on the Andaman Sea
A beachhead on the Andaman Sea is just one of the highlights of Villa Shanti. This eye-catching coastal estate in Thailand’s Phang Nga region features five contemporary Thai-style pavilions housing six elegant en suite bedrooms, a spacious great room for lounging and dining, family room, and a vast modern kitchen. Villa Shanti’s indoor and outdoor living spaces harmoniously balance comfort and simplicity with rich teakwood features, crisp white lines, and lush gardens. Pavilions are connected by a series of corridors and walkways that all lead to an immense garden interspersed with tall coconut palms and sweeping views of the Andaman Sea—offering immediate beach access. A stylish, 82-foot black-tiled infinity pool rests at the center of the property, with breezy salas on either side.
Situated on a private peninsula along the beautiful coastline of northeast Sardinia, this exclusive estate includes two secluded beaches and a private dock in the protected marine preserve of Tavolara Punta Coda Cavallo.
Villa Joy is perched on a private, gated peninsula in the protected marine preserve of Tavolara Punta Coda Cavallo on the northeast coast of Sardinia. The estate includes three villas enveloped by the Mediterranean landscape, a saltwater pool carved into the rock, a tennis court, helipad, boat dock, and private access to two secluded beaches. Crafted from native stone, granite, and wood, and blending harmoniously with their setting, the primary residence, guest house, and adjoining annex offer nine bedrooms among them. Spacious, light-filled interiors unite around a warm palette of cream and tan tints. Large, comfortable outdoor living spaces include wide stone verandas and fully equipped dining spaces. Villa Joy, rising on its rocky promontory against a wooded backdrop, is a private escape in the heart of Gallura, almost half a mile from the nearest property, and just a few minutes from Olbia International Airport.
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