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"Waterfront Homes for Sale\nFantasizing about a home with gorgeous water views? AD's editors select ten of the most beautiful beach- and lakeside properties on the market in the U.S.\nSTATS\n\n 5 BEDROOMS\n\n 3 BATHS\n\n 1 HALF BATH\n\n 5,150 SQ. FT.\n\n $8.95 MILLION\n\nPEDIGREE: Dating from the 18th century, Fox Hill Farm is one of Rhode Island's most noted properties, surrounded by water and 61 acres of Audubon marshland. The historic farmhouse has been meticulously restored by its current owners, who added a beautiful two-story master suite with handsome exposed beams, wide-plank wood floors, and large windows with unparalleled views.\nPROPERTY VALUES: The 44-acre site, situated in the middle of Dutch Harbor, features 1,000 feet of waterfront, a private beach, an apple orchard, and rolling fields.\n\nTALKING POINT: A conservation easement protects the house and its surrounding property from being developed.\n\nCONTACT:Mansions and Manors, 401-423-7000\nSTATS\n\n 13 BEDROOMS\n\n 14 BATHS\n\n 2 HALF BATHS\n\n 14,200 SQ. FT.\n\n $28.5 MILLION\n\nPEDIGREE: Between 2006 and 2009, Oracle founder Larry Ellison purchased three adjoining tracts of land on the east shore of Lake Tahoe and developed this impressive compound. No expense was spared for the sprawling main mansion, which was designed by Olson-Olson Architects and includes exquisite hand-crafted wood and stone finishes and state-of-the art facilities including a gym, sauna, a billiard area, and a screening room.\nPROPERTY VALUES: In addition to 230 feet of lakefront, with two piers, a floating dock, and a large cabana, the 2.6-acre plot contains two generous guesthouses, and terraced gardens.\n\nTALKING POINT:The area where the estate is located is referred to as a \"banana belt,\" because it gets less snowfall in the winter and more sun in the summer than other Lake Tahoe neighborhoods.\n\nCONTACT:Chase International, 775-749-8877\nSTATS\n\n 4 BEDROOMS\n\n 4 BATHS\n\n 1 HALF BATH\n\n 5,050 SQ. FT.\n\n $8 MILLION\n\nPEDIGREE: Located on a prime coastal spot just off the Pacific Coast Highway, this striking contemporary property features unobstructed ocean and mountain views. The airy, open floor plan was designed to highlight the stunning surroundings, with crisp white interiors and sliding glass doors that lead to wraparound balconies.\nPROPERTY VALUES:The estate includes 50 feet of beachfront, accessible via a private stairway; the home's 3,000-square-foot rooftop terrace offers the perfect place to entertain.\n\nTALKING POINT:The house can be purchased with an adjacent one-acre parcel, for sale for an additional $5.9 million.\n\nCONTACT:Hilton &amp;amp; Hyland Real Estate, 310-691-5950\nSTATS\n\n 8 BEDROOMS\n\n 5 BATHS\n\n 3 HALF BATHS\n\n 3,900 SQ. FT.\n\n $15.8 MILLION\n\nPEDIGREE:A remote island off the Florida Keys, Ballast Key was the longtime residence of real-estate developer David Wolkowsky, who was known for entertaining celebrities from Truman Capote to Gloria Estefan at this private paradise. The unique five-bedroom main house stands on stilts along a white-sand beach and features wraparound terraces and a lavish master suite that enjoys both east- and west-facing views.\nPROPERTY VALUES: Located 100 miles north of Cuba, the 24-acre isle is in fact the southernmost piece of land in the U.S. and includes a three-bedroom guesthouse, miles of unspoiled landscape, and direct access to the surrounding crystal-clear sea.\n\nTALKING POINT: Some may recognize the island home from its cameo in the classic 1989 James Bond film License to Kill.\n\nCONTACT: Vladi Private Islands, 902-423-3202\nSTATS\n\n 4 BEDROOMS\n\n 3 BATHS\n\n 1 HALF BATH\n\n 3,450 SQ. FT.\n\n $2.7 MILLION\n\nPEDIGREE: In the early 1990s best-selling author Judy Blume and her husband, George Cooper, bought a tranquil Martha's Vineyard plot and enlisted local architect Mark Hutker to create their dream summer getaway there (AD, September 1994). The dwelling is filled with warm touches like antique pine floorboards, an old-fashioned screened porch, and an elaborate stone fireplace by renowned mason Lew French.\nPROPERTY VALUES:Situated on a secluded spot on the banks of Lake Tashmoo, the 1.15-acre grounds includes a private beach, a boat dock, and perennial gardens devised by landscaper Peggy Schwier.\n\nTALKING POINT: Blume and Cooper couldn't agree on the color of the porcelain knobs found throughout the house\u2014she wanted white, he preferred black\u2014so they compromised by installing white knobs everywhere but on the insides of the closets.\n\nCONTACT:Wallace &amp;amp; Co. Sotheby's International Realty, 508-627-3313\nSTATS\n\n 6 BEDROOMS\n\n 3 BATHS\n\n 6,500 SQ. FT.\n\n $13 MILLION\n\nPEDIGREE: Built at the turn of the 20th-century by German architect Eugene R. Liebert, this classic log cabin recalls the spirit of North America's great lodges. Located on a small, private island accessed by a wood bridge, the home has been beautifully maintained by its current owners, with polished beamed ceilings, wood-paneled walls, and rustic-chic decor.\nPROPERTY VALUES: Part of a spectacular nature preserve stretching 2,000 acres and featuring lakes, ponds, and streams, the isle is also dotted with a guest cabin, a utility building, and a Cold War\u2013era bomb shelter.\n\nTALKING POINT: The wooded surroundings are a haven for wildlife\u2014from white-tailed deer to black bears to wolves to bald eagles.\n\nCONTACT:Christie's International Real Estate, 212-468-7140\nSTATS\n\n 3 BEDROOMS\n\n 2 BATHS\n\n 1,575 SQ. FT.\n\n $500,000\n\nPEDIGREE:Crossover Island was purchased by the U.S. government in 1847 in order to construct a lighthouse on the land. In 1882 a small caretaker's cottage was erected on the craggy isle, which was sold and turned into a private residence in the 1960s. The beloved lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.\nPROPERTY VALUES:The one-and-a-half-acre grounds include an icehouse, a boathouse, and a dock that offers easy access to the mainland.\n\nTALKING POINT: Daniel Hill served as the keeper of the lighthouse for over 22 years in the early 1900s, and he and his wife raised their children on the island\u2014one son, Ralph E. Hill, published a book about their unconventional upbringing, aptly titled Life on Crossover Island.\n\nCONTACT:Vladi Private Islands, 902-423-3202\nSTATS\n\n 9 BEDROOMS\n\n 9 BATHS\n\n 1 HALF BATH\n\n 7,850 SQ. FT.\n\n $47.5 MILLION\n\nPEDIGREE:Surrounded by water on three sides, Swain's Neck\u2014as this magnificent shingle-style manor is called\u2014is the former home of the late manufacturing executive Russell Dale Phelon. The residence boasts elegantly appointed rooms with cherrywood floors and soaring ceilings, as well as views of of peaceful Polpis Harbor from nearly every room.\nPROPERTY VALUES: Spread out over 75 impressive acres, the estate contains multiple dwellings, a tennis court, and a barn.\n\nTALKING POINT: Ideal for the avid equestrian, the property also includes a barn, two fenced riding pastures, and access to miles of trails.\n\nCONTACT: Great Point Properties, 508-228-2266\nSTATS\n\n 3 BEDROOMS\n\n 2 BATHS\n\n 1 HALF BATH\n\n 3,050 SQ. FT.\n\n $3.9 MILLION\n\nPEDIGREE: Situated on a premier corner lot of Venice's Grand Canal neighborhood, this bold modern home was designed by celebrated architect Steven Ehrlich in 2002. Constructed of stucco and corrugated steel, the dwelling was intended to foster interaction with the surrounding community and features an undulating exterior wall meant to mimic the ripples of the water below.\nPROPERTY VALUES:The tiny parcel measures less than one acre but feels larger thanks to a two-story central glass pavilion that opens up onto the front yard through sliding doors.\n\nTALKING POINT:The roof angles upward slightly, adding height to the main living space while filling it with natural light.\n\nCONTACT: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 310-448-5961\nSTATS\n\n 12 BEDROOMS\n\n 7 BATHS\n\n 2 HALF BATHS\n\n 13,500 SQ. FT.\n\n $190 MILLION\n\nPEDIGREE: Built in 1896 on a secluded waterfront plot, this grand French-Renaissance mansion is the former home of Harriet Lauder Greenway, daughter of steel magnate George Lauder. Up for sale for only the second time in its storied history, the residence\u2014dubbed Copper Beech Farm for the large number of copper beech trees on the land\u2014features an impressive stone-and-shingle exterior and elegant interiors boasting coffered ceilings, carved fireplaces, and an expansive screened porch overlooking the Long Island Sound.\nPROPERTY VALUES: Accessed via a dramatic 1,800-foot-long driveway, the 50-acre estate contains magnificent walled gardens, multiple outbuildings and cottages, a swimming pool and spa, a grass tennis court, and nearly a mile of private shorefront.\n\nTALKING POINT:The home is, at present, the most expensive single-family dwelling for sale in the U.S.\n\nCONTACT:Christie's International Realty, 203-869-9866"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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