What Does $5 Million Buy in Luxury Beachfront Real Estate?
From the white-sand beaches of the Caribbean to the sapphire seas of the Mediterranean, these luxury homes offer a lifestyle of sun, surf, and seclusion, all for around $5 million
Homebuyers with $5 million to spend are in a prime position to buy a luxury beachfront property in a host of fantastic coastal locations around the world. In the US, buyers can opt for their own private beach retreat in the jet-set destination of the Hamptons or the surfer’s paradise of Maui, Hawaii. Europe’s legendary beach resorts offer a timeless appeal; a beachfront villa on the fashionable island of Sardinia offers exceptional value as well as luxurious living spaces and breathtaking views of the Mediterranean. And in the tropics, the stunning property choices include a lavish oceanfront haven overlooking the tranquil turquoise waters of the Turks & Caicos or a stylish residence on world-famous Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro.
Explore what $5 million buys on the beachfront, ordered by homes with the largest square footage to the smallest:
5 Bedrooms, 4,921 sq. ft. A rare opportunity to own a spectacular beachfront home located on Wingaersheek Beach in Gloucester, prized for its quiet privacy, unspoiled charm, and sweeping views over conservation land, this property features generous space for entertaining and outdoor oceanfront living including a potential mooring, as well as kayaking, swimming, and dramatic sunsets. Nestled in the dunes overlooking Crane Beach, the Essex River, and the Atlantic Ocean, this shingle-style contemporary built in 2007 is the ultimate in beachfront living with magnificent ocean-facing outdoor decks.
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
3 Bedrooms, 4,251 sq. ft.The building plan features one luxury, single-owner apartment per floor with a total area of 4,100 square feet. The features include an expansive 1,020-square-foot open-plan living room with oversize, acoustical glass windows, built-in media center, and pin-spot lighting perfect for displaying fine arts. The apartment has an ambience that is both intimate and personal, it is perfect for an individual or family, as well as having a feeling of opulence for entertaining on a grand scale.
5 Bedrooms, 986 square meter site This property was conceived by Simon Carnachan in 2000 to enjoy the many pleasures of the Takapuna beachfront lifestyle whilst maintaining privacy for the owners. Occupying a prime mid beach position, it delivers uninterrupted views on a spectacular scale. Excellent design features give the home the ambience of an international resort on the ground level, and a luxury yacht from the master suite.