Vineyard Open House Blog

Sunset Dunes Announces 2nd Home in Craftsman Series w/ Wide Water Views

New home design at Sunset Dunes, The Miller.
Sunset Dunes at Bells Pt., Prince Edward Island, announces the details about the second home in a series of 16 in the Craftsman Collection series.

Sun setting over the Confederation Bridge.

"The Miller," the second in the series of designs built by Bayside Builders, is located on Lot No. 61 and features an abundance of windows to create bright spaces that will highlight water views and the spectacular panorama of the sun setting over the Confederation Bridge. Request more information.

Bridge to the beach and summer fun.

Other features include a great room which flows into a spacious dining room and on into kitchen with large island, plus walk-in pantry for ease of entertaining.

"The Miller" can be ready for occupancy in 120 days for only $319,900 plus GST. The home is the second in a series of 16 preselected, pre-priced and pre-designed homes to be built on 16 lots within the Sunset Dunes development.

Prices will range from $249,900 to $999,900. Waterfront lots are still available from $129,9000. Request more information.

Sparkman & Stephens Offers 63' 1959 "Original Irving Johnson YANKEE" for Sale

Yankee under sail.

Sparkman & Stephens has announced their appointment as Central Agents for the 63' Sparkman & Stephens 1959 "Original Irving Johnson YANKEE." Asking price is $305,000.

Designed for the world famous Irving and Exy Johnson with shallow draft and fold-down masts to cruise the inland waterways of Europe, YANKEE has crossed oceans and given her four owners thousands of miles of offshore and inland cruising enjoyment.

Galley.

The subject of many magazine articles including her cruise of the Nile for National Geographic, she is fully found and ready to take her next owners on their adventure. Plus, she is now Coast Guard Certified to carry 22 passenger on lakes, bays and sounds.

Sail plan.

For more information, contact Central Agent, Harry Morgan, Email, Office: 212-661-6170, Cell: 516-551-6224.
Company Website.

Gannon & Benjamin Celebrate Their 30th Business Year with Gala Book Signing Event

Gannon & Benjamin Marine Railway, otherwise simply known as G&B, celebrated its 30th year in the business of building beautiful wooden boats at its Vineyard Haven beachfront location on July 24th. Central to the festivities was the book signing on the new book Schooner, written by Tom Dunlop with photography by noted Vineyard shootist Alison Shaw.

The book chronicles in beautiful detail the building of the 60-foot schooner Rebecca--the largest sailing vessel created on the island of Martha's Vineyard since the election of Abraham Lincoln. Also on hand to celebrate was The Martha’s Vineyard Museum and scores of well-wishers who ate, drank, listened to music and purchased books which were then signed by author and photographer as well as Ross Gannon and Nat Benjamin themselves.

See below some photos from the event, plus some shots of the near-legendary tools and shop where all the magic begins.

Kids get into the spirit of the event and the place.

In the shed.

Precious boards waiting to become part of a larger whole.

Out of such chaos, beautiful shapes emerge.

Every nut and bolt has its place.

More bits and pieces and a place to keep them in.

More storage and a wondering of what's behind drawer No. 3 and No.4 and No.5 and....?

The good kind of vice to have.

A full house.

Tom Dunlop and Alison Shaw sign their book for enthusiastic fans.

A boat awaits repair.

On the cradle another wooden gem gets prepared for launch.

Be Our Guest for an Overnight Stay, Lunch and Tour at The Sanctuary, SC, This Fall!

The Sanctuary, Bluffton, SC

This fall you can visit The Sanctuary, Bluffton, SC, Hampton Lake’s new shared ownership community, compliments of the GolfCourseHome Network!

This Special Discovery Visit to The Sanctuary is offered for a limited time to qualified fans of GolfCourseHome (sister site of WaterViewHome) at no charge, so make sure you mention GolfCourseHome to qualify.

Your complimentary visit includes overnight accommodations, lunch at Backwater Bill’s restaurant, a boat tour of the 165-acre lake that Backwater Bill's looks out over and a community tour. All at no cost to you!

In addition, when you visit The Sanctuary through this exclusive promotion, you will be entered to win a round of golf for four at the famed Harbour Town Golf Links on nearby Hilton Head Island--one night's accommodations included! Call The Sanctuary at 877-815-2343 to reserve your visit today! Or, click here to request more information about your free visit to The Sanctuary!

Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada, Announces 1st Craftsman Series Home Now Complete

Sunset Dunes, Craftsman Collection home.

The first in the Craftsman Collection series of homes at Sunset Dunes is now complete, the developer has announced. Sunset Dunes is located on the popular Canadian isle, Prince Edward Island.

The first of the the collection with 1,865 sq. ft. of interior living, the Craftsman home offers three main-level bedrooms, sleeping loft, 2 baths, observation area, covered patio, martini deck off the master bedroom, plus 144 sq. ft. exterior screened room. Cost is $299,900, plus GST. 

Kitchen of the Craftsman Colletion home.

The home is also available complete with furnishings and appliances for $321,900, plus GST. If you stop in at the sales office/show home before Sept. 15th for a viewing, your name will be entered in a draw for a flat screen televison. Besides this new home, there are 15 other designs to choose from. For complete home details, contact Wayne Walsh, developer.

The Craftsman Collection at Sunset Dunes is a private collection of 16 home layouts from the Robinson Residential design series quality built by Bayside Builders. Each home is designed to capture the picturesque views amid the natural surroundings at Sunset Dunes.

Encircled by private beach, exclusive red dunes and salt marshes, "the stunning untouched beauty of this location coupled with the spacious floor plans and maritime luxury finishes guarantee a taste of pure seacoast indulgence," says the developer.

All plans can be built with the options of landscaping, year-round maintenance and management and available packages for "green" energy efficient utilities. 

Screened porch.

Phase One Ocean Lots Sold

All the ocean front lots in Phase one have been sold, but there are 8 oceanfront lots still available in Phases 2 and 3.  Additionally there are a number of riverfront and waterview lots. Most lots are 1 acre in size, and have underground electrical services to the site; some have central water, and all are approved for on-site septic.

Amenities include year-round paved access road, over 3/4 of a mile of sand dune beach with resident access boardwalk and resident access floating dock on the river for small boats, kayaks and canoes. Developer covenants are in place to protect each investor and buyer .

For complete home details, contact Wayne Walsh, developer.