This stunning estate—a second home for the family—located in old Del Mar, CA, brings to life the essence of California luxury lifestyle by combining contemporary and coastal interior design elements. The house features gorgeous ocean views and is walking distance to dining, shopping, and beaches. This was a complete remodel updated from the old world to the new featuring a more clean, modern, and fresh style.

The homeowners include a successful entrepreneur of a software company and his wife. The couple have a son and daughter who are both in their 20s now. They have three other homes in San Diego and another in Seattle—all of which they hired Susan Spath Interior Design for.

The family originally bought the home in Del Mar because they fell in love with the location and views, but the house was a super dark, old style-Spanish Tuscan. It was far too heavy and dark for their taste and decided it required a full renovation.

The homeowners were both easy going throughout the renovation—they wanted the process to be easy and stress-free; she definitely had input on all of the design decisions, while he just wanted comfort and ease. When they came into the showroom to look at selections, they rarely changed anything at all.

It was important to the homeowners that they have an open floor plan on the main floor to enjoy the beautiful views with family and friends. They also needed a home office space.

Project highlights include the backlit wall behind the full-bar complete with a wine fridge with glass shelving to complement the game room; a redesigned high-tech theater; a reclaimed fireplace surround; the finest of indoor/outdoor living with pool, pizza oven and entertaining areas; motorized drapery throughout the home; fully-custom Habersham cabinetry; custom window treatments; wooden floors from Exquisite Surfaces in a beautiful smooth driftwood; an variety of fine art; Ralph Lauren lighting throughout the home; and bespoke kitchen tile designs.

Other consultants who worked on this project include Patrick Edinger of Edinger Architects and   builder Mark Agee. kerncodesigns.com

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Heading to the Virgin Islands, you’ll find the Mare Blu Villa. This colorful facade of dramatic hues inspired by the Caribbean scenery is located on the exclusive Rendezvous Bay at St. John. Poised perfectly above the south shores of St. John this unique $10 million edifice embodies the dream of an ocean home overlooking crystal blue waters. This villa comes from the hearts and dreams of its current owners, Teri and Bernie Ackerman. The couple designed, built, and decorated Mare Blu Villa after visiting St. John in 1978.

“We instantly fell in love with the island. There is no other place like it,” said Teri Ackerman, “After that initial visit we didn’t immediately decide to build Mare Blu, but instead island hopped for about 30 years, renting or staying with friends in different locations. Each trip and stay helped us refine our vision for what would become Mare Blu Villa.”

Aiming for a more Caribbean atmosphere, they designed the house to have picturesque views from every room and for the colors to be vibrant as the landscape. Stepping into the home, 7  rooms, 7 baths are styled all with a particular color in mind, from vibrant magenta to sunset orange. The property also features a stunning gourmet kitchen and beautifully-decorated great room. At the core of its design is reprieve, a chance to escape a busy world to the shores of the Caribbean and greenery of the Virgin Islands National Park right in the backyard.

“We wanted this home to be special because the location is so special to us,” said Bernie Ackerman, “We’ve never found any place that we liked better than St. John. When commissioning it wanted it to become our second home– a place to escape the stresses of the world.” 

Driving through the private gates feels as though you are entering another world. This 10,000 sq. ft. property is nestled right next to the national park that makes up 2/3rds of St. John. As a secluded oasis, Mare Blu Villa, still holds the convenience of being in close proximity to Cruz Bay. While the interior amenities are impressive, the exterior amenities are unmatched. Expansive decks lead out onto the 48-foot infinity pool and pool lanai that mirrors the ocean making sunrise mornings and sunset evenings seem endless.

“This villa represents our idea of home after being world travelers, this is where we would spend time with our family. Watching our kids enjoy the pool, have dinners on the porch, or just have fun exploring the island. Even now in our mind this villa has continued to be an escape for us. We hope that this villa can bring another family or couple the same happiness it has brought us,” said Ackerman.

The Mare Blu Villa is listed at $10 million by Abby Schnell O’Connell with Island Living Collective.

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SERHANT., a multidimensional real estate brokerage that sits at the intersection of media, entertainment, education and technology, today announced it has listed 355 Ocean Blvd in the Golden Beach neighborhood of Miami for $100 million; the property is situated on one of the largest oceanfront lots for a single-family home in all of Miami. Ryan Serhant, founder and CEO of SERHANT., and Dina Goldentayer, executive director of sales and the #1 agent nationally at Douglas Elliman, hold the listing.

“The luxury real estate market in South Florida is incredibly strong and that is because it is home to some of the finest and most coveted residences in the world,” said Serhant. “Over the course of my career, I’ve worked with a number of buyers in the area and 355 Ocean Blvd is truly an incredible offering – it’s where Miami meets Palm Beach and it is one-of-a-kind. I’m excited to be bringing in Dina Goldentayer, one of the best real estate professionals in the Miami market, to help market our latest nine-figure listing.”

355 Ocean Blvd marks SERHANT.’s first foray into the sell-side of the South Florida real estate market. The property is nestled on a 1.5 acre lot with 250 feet of ocean frontage. Spanning over 32,000 square-feet, the home has 9 bedrooms, 14.5 bathrooms, and amenities including a wine cellar, home theater, bowling alley, spa, and gym. 

355 Ocean Blvd will be represented by the Signature division of SERHANT., which focuses on properties priced $10 million and above. SERHANT. Signature listings receive a bespoke marketing package created by ID Lab, the firm’s in-house creative agency, and SERHANT. Studios, its in-house production team, including a custom visual brand identity for the property, cinematic property films, editorial-grade photography, and a branded website. To learn more about the listing at 355 Ocean Blvd, visit: https://www.355ocean.com/.

SERHANT. has been active across South Florida since its inception – the firm has represented buyers in a number of record-breaking deals including the most expensive home sale ever in the state, a Palm Beach estate closing just under $140 million; a $39.5 million North Palm Beach mansion; a $33 million penthouse in Miami, the highest price-per-square-foot ever recorded in the Surfside neighborhood; and most recently, the off-market sale of a $32.95 million home on the Sunset Islands, the highest price-per-square-foot ever paid for a Miami Beach lot. SERHANT. has bold expansion plans for the Miami and Palm Beach markets and has been named the exclusive sales and marketing team for a number of new development projects expected to hit the market later this year.

SERHANT. was founded in September 2020 by Ryan Serhant, top luxury real estate broker and star of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing New York, as a content-to-commerce real estate ecosystem that is mobile first, with a first-of-its-kind in-house film studio for organic lead generation, creating customer acquisition for its two core businesses: brokerage and education.

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A gated entry welcomes your arrival to this maritime estate beautifully sited on 270’ of waterfront. Wake up to majestic sunrises and end your day with brilliant sunset skies while sipping chilled wine from fabulous balconies and a rooftop deck that allows for seamless indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. Boasts dramatic yet intimate spaces thoughtfully planned to take full advantage of sweeping views of Saugatuck Harbor and LI Sound. With a stunning reimagined interior showcasing Brazilian teak floors, high ceilings and ship-inspired design elements that epitomize the best of shore living. Located just one mile from Saugatuck restaurants, the train and I95.

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A true masterpiece, this custom built estate rests majestically on 3.56 acres on picturesque Wychmere Harbor with spectacular panoramic views of the harbor out to Nantucket Sound. Gated entry leads you into your private oasis. Fine architectural details including, deep crown molding, crafted mill work and hardwood floors throughout. Double doors open to the magnificent two story foyer. Crowd size kitchen with breakfast bar, sitting area and casual dining area or enjoy entertaining in the spacious dining room with fireplace and french doors to the patio. First floor master suite boasts a sitting area, walk-in closet with custom cabinetry, sliders to the patio and a luxurious spa-like bath. Second level offers 5 bedrooms, 3 are en-suites and all with views. Setting the stage for any social gathering, the outdoor entertainment space is complete with a pool, pool house, gazebo, boat house and deep water dock with easy access to Nantucket Sound.

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Eastern Watch, located just outside of downtown Bar Harbor, evokes a sense of the by-gone Rusticator Era of the town’s Gilded Age near the old estates of the Vanderbilts, Kennedys and Acadia’s founder George Dorr. The classic New England, shingle-style, cottage perched high above Frenchman Bay on Sols Cliff has expansive views from the Porcupine islands to the Egg Rock lighthouse and beyond to open ocean. Enjoy watching cruise ships and whale watch boats passing just below the oversized 130-foot granite and bluestone terrace with outdoor kitchen and granite fireplace. The 4 bedroom main house is a John Libby timber frame with a three story massive cathedral living area that boasts a large granite fireplace and stonework. Beautiful master suite with multiple views of the bay and islands; master bath with walk-in shower area with soaking tub and just around the corner is your own gym/workout area. The Carriage house has a gorgeous two bedroom apartment with extra loft bedroom above.

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Square Feet: 8036
Acreage: 3.68
Number of Bedrooms: 7
Number of Bathrooms: 5

Listed by: Steve Shelton | steve@acadiarealtygroup.com | 207.460.4233

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Magnificent Oceanfront Estate with unparalleled views on 1.55 acres. Rolling lawns and enchanting gardens weave around the property creating an intimate yet awe inspiring setting overlooking the glistening waters of Buzzards Bay. This seaside compound wraps itself around the beautifully landscaped pool complete with a four-bedroom main house, detached three-bedroom guest house and pool house. This exquisitely crafted and meticulously maintained home features an open floor plan and walls of windows to capture the views highlighted by antique pine flooring, beadboard ceilings, a gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry and butler’s pantry, and a lavish master bedroom suite opening to an expansive and private balcony. Defining luxury living, this stunning estate is a world unto its own, a world to share with family and friends for generations to come. Information herein is not guaranteed or warranted and should be verified by any person who is looking at this property to purchase.

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Listed by Robert Kinlin | C: 508.648.2739 | O: 508.420.1414

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Like the freshwater spring from which this special area gets its name, historically reported to have never run dry, the spectacular estate at 10 Eat Fire Spring Road Nantucket offers a similarly profound and beautiful legacy to the island for generations to come. Powered entirely by cutting edge solar technology, this net zero home utilizes geothermal innovation for heating and cooling sources. This luxurious “smart home” was crafted with the epitome of comfort and design in mind.

Situated on over three level acres, and just across from Polpis Harbor, this contemporary six-bedroom home, pool house and oversized two-car garage with en suite studio offers easy-flowing, open-concept living, sundrenched rooms, and a seamless indoor/outdoor experience. State of the art amenities abound, including app-controlled; lighting, heating and cooling, pool controls, Sonos and energy consumption monitoring. Calming hues of natural wood, grey and white are soothing and easy on the eye, and repeated throughout. An oversized salt-water pool and gracious blue stone patio balance and complete this private compound.

On the second floor of each structure and from the easily accessible widow’s walk, one can enjoy unspoiled, striking views of all three of the island’s lighthouses, including the red-stripped Sankaty light in ‘Sconset that meditatively flashes every seven seconds. Deeded access to Polpis Harbor caters to both boat-enthusiasts and beachgoers alike. Designed and drawn by the team Thornewill designs and constructed by Rosscorp this property is above and beyond your typical high-end estate, a truly sustainable paradise that leaves no footprint on this beautiful island.

First Floor: From the quiet, dead-end, dirt road of Eat Fire Spring, make your way up the crushed stone, tree-lined driveway. Upon entrance through the front door, one can see the clean-lined and simple, two-story staircase to the left, the graciously sized deck and pool straight ahead, and to the right, a welcoming living area complete with an ethanol fireplace that is as environmentally friendly as it is stunning. A wall of windows and French doors that lead out to the deck and blue stone patio, and the pool and pool house beyond.

A spacious office is just off the foyer, and beyond that, the master suite, with walk-in closet, recessed lighting, and a multitude of windows looking out onto the pool. The master bath is a study of aesthetic design, with oversized tub, Caesar stone countertops, double sink vanity, and floating toilet. An oversized walk-in shower for two completes the space.

Crossing through the living area, one will continue into the open kitchen and dining area. Because no detail was forgotten in terms of amenities, you will find this kitchen to be a true chef’s kitchen. This space is equipped with a stacked double oven and an induction cooktop. Additional, the kitchen houses temperature controlled wine storage, double-refrigerator, double-freezer and dishwashers. Gorgeous Caesar stone countertops compliment the oak finishing of liberal cabinets. A stainless steel farmhouse sink looks out onto the palatial front yard and driveway. Ample seating at the kitchen island creates a natural gathering place for family and friends. A lengthy dining table offers more formal seating under a striking ceiling that continues the room into another living area. Views from a plentitude of windows that look out onto the patio, pool and yard.

A proper butler’s pantry sits just off the kitchen, as well as a mudroom with sink and double-stacked laundry units. A French door provides access to and from the pool and yard. A half bath with modern design elements including a tray sink and floating toilet complete this floor.

10 Eat Fire Spring Road Nantucket Upper Floors:

Second Floor: Oak steps lead to the second floor, easily navigated by imbedded, recessed lighting. On the landing there is seating that looks out to a wall of windows and French doors. Here you will find access to the second story sun deck for spectacular views of the pool and patio below. To one side of this landing is a gorgeous marble bath and shower. This is flanked by Jack and Jill bedrooms, one with twin beds a dormered ceiling. The other with a king-sized bed and cathedral ceiling. Another two bedrooms are on the other end of this second floor hall. Each bedroom has a walk-in closet, en suite bath and views out to the gorgeous Polpis Harbor.

Third Floor Roof Walk: A functional stair/ladder with oversized stepping provides easy access to the third story widow’s walk, with breathtaking views to the west of sunsets over Polpis Harbor and to the east, surrounding miles of conservation land, endless jeep trail, and flowering moors rumored to be heavily seeded with arrowheads.

10 Eat Fire Spring Road Nantucket Basement:

Follow the oak stairs down to the lower level living area where a true sanctuary awaits. A temperature-controlled walk-in wine cellar offers the ultimate luxury to any oenophile. Meanwhile a billiard table and full bar provide endless entertainment for visiting family and friends. Natural light filters in through basement windows and a seating area flanked by a show-stopping ethanol fireplace warms this space. An large room with windows has extra electric to accommodate a home gym. A bunkroom with full, modern bath offers additional sleeping arrangements, made sunny by lower level windows.

The utility room where the true magic of this home happens. Here the home converts the energy powered by the solar station located behind the pool house. The solar energy stores enough backup to run “off grid” use. A stairwell here provides easy access up to the yard and pool area.

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Contact: Fisher Real Estate | 508.228.4407

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