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Floor Plans: A Gem Along North Carolina's Crystal Coast
Developer:
Indian Beach Acquisition
Architect:
JDavis Architects
The Grande Villas at Indian Beach along North Carolina’s Crystal Coast — the southern Outer Banks — is in an area just secluded enough to have escaped the flocks of investors who overheated many other coastal areas during the housing boom. But the community is not so remote that it gets overlooked. The Grande Villas have already attracted buyers from New York, Pennsylvania and as far away as Denver.
Part of the reason may be that values in North Carolina have weathered the boom, increasing 27% during the last five years, while prices along many other coastal areas have increased many times over.
The Grande Villas are also bringing a style of living that is new to the Crystal Coast but quite familiar to buyers seeking the serenity of a seaside getaway with a touch of luxury, elegance and convenience.
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Each unit boasts a terrace and view of the Atlantic from the master bedroom and living room. |
Mid-Rise Grace Amid Quaint Coastal Villages
The Grande Villas, at eight stories high and featuring 90 condominiums, is the first mid-rise community in this quaint coastal setting of small villages, single-family homes, great fishing and nature.
Developer Indian Beach Acquisition of Raleigh, N.C., a partnership between Greystone Property Development and Whistler Investment Group, positioned the community to attract the area’s growing market of second home buyers, vacationers and retirees by having the Grande Villas take full advantage of their surroundings.
First and foremost is the view. Situated on a barrier island, the Grande Villas were designed so that each unit has two different water views — one of the Atlantic Ocean, the other of Bogue Sound.
Each unit runs front to back, boasting terraces and views of the Atlantic Ocean from the living rooms and master bedrooms. Guests and children can enjoy views of the sound from their bedrooms.
The beach is down a short boardwalk from the community’s pool. And for those who seek nature’s respite sans the pounding surf, the Grande Villas are adjacent to the 22-acre Theodore Roosevelt Natural Preserve, showcasing the barrier island ecosystem and ready to explore.
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The living room, with views of the Atlantic. |
Elegant, Yet Family Friendly
The spacious and elegantly appointed condominiums range in size from two-bedroom, two-bath to four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath units. Each bedroom, no matter the size of the condominium, has its own walk-in closet.
The gourmet kitchens feature granite countertops with limestone backsplashes and under-cabinet and recessed lighting.
The master baths all feature marble countertops and marble-tiled floors, and the living and dining room areas feature limestone flooring set at a 45-degree angle.
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Gourmet kitchen with marble countertop, under-cabinet lighting and limestone floors. | In addition to the pool, amenities include a poolside refreshment lounge; a community lounge with a fireplace and flat-screen TV; a catering kitchen for entertaining; a sports and games lounge with billiards, air hockey and a video game station; a health and fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, locker rooms, a sauna and showers; outdoor fireplaces for cozy conversations; a kids’ club with instructor-led activities; and, because pets are part of the family, a pet park.
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Marble master bath. |
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The Grande Villas at Indian Beach lobby. |
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The Hatteras, 2,539 square feet
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Features and Specifications |
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Grande Villas Indian Beach Community Features
- Eight-story midrise with 90 condominiums
- Front-to-back units with water views of the Atlantic Ocean and Bogue Sound on opposite sides
- Direct beach access
- Community swimming pool with poolside refreshment lounge
- Outdoor fireplaces
- Club room
- Catering kitchen
- Sports and games lounge
- 22-acre natural preserve
- Pet park
The Hatteras
- 2,549 square feet
- Four bedrooms, including two master bedrooms with Atlantic Ocean views and private terraces
- Four and a half baths, including two master baths with separate showers and whirlpool tubs
- Two master baths, one with marble countertops and marble-tiled flooring
- Limestone flooring in living, dining and kitchen areas
- Gourmet kitchens with granite countertops, limestone tile backsplash and custom signature Geppeto cabinets
- Walk-in closets in all bedrooms
- Wired for TV, data and telephone with wireless Internet capability
- Two levels of structured parking; two spaces for each unit with onsite storage
Developed by Indian Beach Acquisition, Raleigh, N.C., a parnership between Greystone Property Development and Whistler Investment Group (www.GVCondos.com).
Architects: JDavis Architects, Raleigh, N.C. |
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