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the top 25 tx sc corpus christi, texas In the search for that ideal oceanfront estate, it’s rare that one’s eye turns to the Gulf Coast of Texas, but for the discriminating buyer, it’s obvious that this 5,000-square-foot estate situated on 4.18 acres along Corpus Christi Bay is the top choice. This estate, featuring three bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms, offers unobstructed views of both the city and the ocean. The home makes outdoor entertaining on a grand scale an effortless task. Graced with beautiful gardens, an inground pool overlooking the bay, a sun porch, numerous balconies, an indoor/outdoor party area with kitchen, and a gazebo with views to die for, this is a true outdoor oasis on the Gulf Coast. $3,999,900, Sharon Hairgrove, Kuper Sotheby’s Realty, 361-438-2231, kuperrealty.com. charleston, south carolina Take a stroll through this historical low country town, past the Old City Market, along Rainbow Row, and down to Battery Park and before you know it, you’ll be looking for a home here. For- tunately, this 8,500-square- foot house has your name on it. Split into three levels fea- turing six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and an elevator, privacy is something that comes easy to this home. The master bedroom suite features tall windows for plenty of sunlight, as well as a marble vanities, a spacious walk-in shower, and a dress- ing room. But it’s the rooftop terrace with its own kitchen, wet bar, outdoor shower, grill, and powder room that makes this house almost too good to be true. The terrace is also a big draw with its own dining area and views of the ocean and the white steeples of downtown Charleston. $4,925,000, Charles Sullivan, Carriage Properties, 843- 266-8000, carriageprop.com. north carolina nc figure eight island, When it comes to seclusion, privacy, and luxury on the East Coast, it’s hard to beat this 4,000-square-foot beach cot- tage on Figure Eight Island. Ac- cessible only by a bridge across the Intracoastal Waterway, this oceanfront home was built in 2007 and makes the most out of the outdoors with decks that wrap around the entire structure, as well as a spacious open floor plan complemented by vaulted ceilings. With four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, there’s plenty of room for family and friends without giving it that cavernous feeling that larger estates often do. Hardwood floors, walls, and ceilings in the kitchen and living room warm this beach house like no other. Each bedroom has a private bathroom and deck, while the panoramic view of the ocean from the beachfront deck is unparalleled. The front decks have unobstructed views of the marsh leading to the Intrac- oastal Waterway. $4,200,000, Jennifer Farmer, Coldwell Banker Seacoast Realty, 910-297-9811, jenniferfarmerhomes.com. 52 oceanhomemag.com may + june 2010