Imagine waking up facing the sun and watching the sunset every evening as fresh sea breeze sweeps your house; well, these beach homes offer the opportunity to turn that dream into a reality.
With some houses set in the heart of Cape Town and nothing but ocean-front views and fresh sea breeze dominating, this could be a dream house for many -- that includes myself. With houses like the First Crescent Villa that has a 270-degree breathtaking view from the transparent all-glass windows, one cannot help but hold their breath as they simply gaze at this gallery.
So if you need a trip away from work, this gallery will delight you with some interesting ideas.
27 Exotic Beach Homes
From Tree-Clad Beach Abodes to Ostentatious Oceanfront Homes:
Marriska Fernandes — Nov 11, 2011 — Art & Design
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Airy Beachside Abodes
The 'Orrong Road House' by Breathe Architecture Lets in the Breeze
25
Horizontal Cali Houses
The 'Openhouse' by XTEN Architecture Plays With Linear Designs
24
Sleek Modular Beach Homes
The Progettospore F Club Brings Style to the Surf
23
WWII Bunker Abodes
The Dakar Sow House Has an Expansive Atlantic Ocean View
22
Dramatic Rooftop Pools
Universe Beach House Centers On Swimming & Spectacular Views
21
Retro-Industrial Beach Homes
The 'Point Perry Beach House' by Owen and Vokes Architects
20
Origami Coastal Architecture
Scapehouse by Andrew Simpson Unfolds into the Landscape
19
Ostentatious Oceanfront Homes
This Malibu Beach Home Looks Too Good to Be True
18
See-Through Seaside Abodes
The First Crescent Villa is an Amazing Transparent Home
17
Chic Mod Coastal Abodes
The Gunderson House is the Epitome of Sweet Shoreline Living
16
Miniature Ocean Resorts
The Laamu Six Senses Offers a Tranquil Stay on a Tiny Island
15
L-Shaped Beach Abodes
The 'Venice House' by Lewin Wertheimer Architect is in California
14
Cliffside Architecture
Peru's Lefevre House Lives on the Edge of Desert & Ocean
13
Element-Embracing Abodes
The 'Lefevre' Beach House is a Division Between Sand and Water
12
Concrete Coastal Castles
The Alvarez Beach House Has Contemporary Charm and Character
11
Airy Australian Beach Houses
The Cottesloe House by Paul Burnham is Too Pretty to Live In
10
Tree-Clad Beach Abodes
'Under Pohutukawa' is Embraced by the Bush that Surrounds
9
Oceanic Shopping Centers
The Aedas Olympia 66 Mall Embodies Wealth and Abundance
8
Jenga-Inspired Beach Homes
'House on Fire Island' by Studio 27 Architecture is Simply Stunning
7
Seaside Coworking Campuses
The 'Healthy HouZe of Work and Rest Ithaca' For Freelancers
6
Novel Beach Pads
The 'Book' House by Nendo is a Geek's Dream on a Serene Coast
5
Tranquil Seaside Home Design
San Rafael, California Home Shows Off Relaxed Beach Living
4
Modern Nomadic Architecture
The Jellyfish House is Built for Life at the Beach
3
Community Beach Houses
Annenberg in Santa Monica Makes Luxury Accessible to All
2
Contemporary Seaside Communities
Beach Town Kronborg by Arkitema Updates Oceanfront Living
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Asymmetrical Oceanside Abodes
Japan's Architect Cafe Designs a Sweet Private Beachside Pad
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