Custom Renovations

With the arrival of autumn in Coastal North Carolina, we naturally start to think about our homes, both the interior and exterior spaces. How can we enhance the livability and enjoyment for our families? If our home is a rental, how can we enhance the appeal of our property and grow our rental income?

Mark Saunders Luxury Homes® is best equipped to assist you with your goals, helping you substantially increase the value and enjoyment of your home. Our staff of renovation specialists is dedicated to client satisfaction. We provide you with a turn-key job, from design concept to completed construction. Our Design Center has the personnel and resources to assist you in selecting everything from plumbing and lighting fixtures, to floor coverings, cabinets, and paint colors. Take advantage of our 25 years of building experience and our long standing relationships with established partners in all trades (plumbing contractors, electrical contractors, carpenters, etc.) to ensure the quality that you expect from Mark Saunders Luxury Homes.

Investors in beach rental property can take advantage of the perfect window of opportunity to renovate their property ahead of the 2012 rental season. Whether it’s a swimming pool, a new roof, replacement windows, a room addition, a kitchen or bath remodel, conversion of storage areas to living spaces, or fresh floor covering and paint, all provide the opportunity to not only enhance your investment, but also increase your rental income.

Please contact us: 910.842.8200, or email: info@marksaundershomes.com.

"We contacted Mark Saunders Luxury Homes for consultation on and ultimate completion of significant modifications to our home. This included the installation of an elevator; the addition of a bath, closet, and utility room/storage; and renovation of an existing bedroom. It was important to us to retain the lines and appeal of the existing structure while getting the best possible accessibility and functionality of the elevator and any newly acquired space. They worked closely with us in all phases to accommodate our needs. We couldn't be more pleased with the results. The new construction, on both the exterior and interior, blends so well with the existing structure that it appears to be part of the original home. It was a pleasure working with our consultant, Rob Boyer; our project manager, Larry Boyte; and their team."

- Richard and Kathie Saiers

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The Schulz Home

This home for the Schulz family continues Mark Saunders Luxury Homes’ long history of building on Brunswick County’s Holden Beach. It is located within Dunescape, an upscale island community at the easternmost end of Holden Beach. In addition to being a family retreat, the Schulzes will utilize this home as an income-producing property by renting the home during tourist season.

An inverted plan with a total of five gracious bedrooms and 6½ baths, it has expansive decks and porches that provide outdoor living and enjoyment of every beautiful day by the sea. The home’s elevator not only provides access for the physically challenged, but allows for easy unpacking of suitcases and groceries.

The ground floor has a guest room with a full bath, two garage bays and a large patio with a fish station and outdoor shower. The middle floor includes three large guest bedrooms, four full baths, and a large multi-purpose room with a wet bar.

The upper floor has a large, well-equipped kitchen opening to a dining area, a family room with a fireplace, and a sunroom, with an abundance of windows throughout to take full advantage of both ocean and waterway views. In addition to being perfect for entertaining, this level has a generously sized master suite and a private den.

Heated square footages: Ground Floor – 482; 1st Floor - 1,495; 2nd Floor - 1,889; Total: 3,866.

"After many attempts to find a design that both my husband and I agreed upon, construction of our new beach house in Dunescape began. Over the months we communicated by e-mail, and phone with Anthony, Jennifer and Rick, since we are almost 500 miles away.

With great anticipation we waited for the completion. We were not disappointed…. beyond our expectations the house became beautiful. The overall quality of the house is excellent, and the interior design is both elegant and user friendly. We would like to thank you and your staff for the excellent work and open lines of communication."

- Rothislaw and Jutta Schulz, New Market, Maryland

The Palermo Home

Located in SeaScape®, a marina community of The Coastal Companies®; this home is the very first French Colonial Plantation design. A unique home, with its combination of Hardi-plank siding and oversized tumbled brick exterior, it is a blend of architectural innovation and exceptional carpentry work. It features three bedrooms, two full baths, and two half baths.

The ground floor has a three-bay garage, one of which is designed for a golf cart. Additionally, it includes an informal entry with a powder room, workshop, conditioned storage and access to the elevator. There are large covered patios both on the front and rear of the home.

The brick accented walkway leads to flared stairs and gracious front porches, creating a dramatic front entrance. The main floor features a formal living room, study, dining room, powder room, and a spacious great room designed for entertaining and that opens to a gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry and a screened porch with an attached grilling deck.

An entire side of the upper floor provides the owners with a private place to relax and rejuvenate with its large master suite and private back porch. The opposite side of the home features two nicely appointed guest bedrooms that share the guest bath and an oversized, convenient laundry room.

Heated square footages: Ground Floor – 357; 1st Floor - 1,573; 2nd Floor - 1,467; Total: 3,397.

"Working with Anthony, Jennifer and Ralph at Coastal Construction was an absolute pleasure. Early on it became clear their focus was on meeting our needs and ensuring we got exactly what we had envisioned. Rather than the stress that we thought would come with putting up a custom home, it was fun. In working with Anthony and Jennifer, we saw our thoughts first transferred to paper and then to the actual construction. There were times during the design phase where we felt we just couldn’t get it right and were ready to settle. To our surprise, it was the Coastal Team that sensed we were settling and made it clear they would stick with it until it was exactly what we had envisioned. And they did!

Building a home when living in another state brings an entirely new set of concerns. Ralph was great; he kept us apprised of the home’s progress and was always available to answer a phone call or to meet us whenever we could make it to the construction site. He took our concerns out of the equation as we anxiously awaited the next set of photos. Now that the home is complete, we can clearly see that the craftsmanship, quality, and attention to detail are everything we could have asked for. We had clearly picked the right team!"

- Peter & Lois Palermo, Chesapeake, Virginia

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The Micale Home

Built in River’s Edge, one of The Coastal Companies’® exclusive golf communities, this is a distinctive Low Country home with a Hardi-plank and brick exterior. An inviting entrance and gracious front porch opens to a welcoming foyer with a study to the left and a dramatic view through the home to a screened porch and naturally wooded yard. It features an open floor plan that includes a vaulted great room with a gas fireplace and custom entertainment center, a kitchen with cherry cabinets, plus a semi-formal dining area, all with 5” oak hardwood flooring. The master suite is privately nestled to the right of the common areas, with a tastefully appointed master bath and generous closet space. On the second floor two guest suites await, each with a private bath and ample storage areas.

This home is one of the designs in Mark Saunders Luxury Homes® "Signature Series".

Heated square footages: 1st Floor - 1,181; 2nd Floor – 665; Multi-purpose Room – 336; Total: 2,182.

"Anthony [Carr] worked very patiently with us as we created our dream retirement home. Living in New Jersey and designing a home to be built in North Carolina seemed overwhelming, but Anthony’s professionalism and hospitality helped make the process go smoothly.

In addition to Anthony, we also worked very closely with Jennifer Anderson, Interior Design Coordinator. She thought of every last detail and was very helpful with our color coordination selections, lighting, bathroom fixtures, tiles, carpeting and all other designs features. Working with Jennifer was Paula’s most enjoyable part of the building process. During the building process Ralph Lentini, Project Coordinator, Anthony and Jennifer kept us informed at every step of the project. Ralph sent photographs every few weeks at various phases of construction and called us often to suggest minor changes.

Working with Mark Saunders Luxury Homes was a pleasant experience. As first-time home builders we were guided through the process step-by-step with a minimal amount of stress. Our home was completed on time to our complete satisfaction. We were very comfortable working with the entire staff of Mark Saunders Luxury Homes."

- Nick and Paula Micale, Hamilton, New Jersey

Spotlight on Coastroad Hearth & Patio

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COASTROAD Hearth & Patio features the finest fireplace products available, with a convenient showroom and expert staff to help you Find the Fireplace of Your Dreams®.

Being the only National Fireplace Institute certified Master Hearth Specialist in the region, COASTROAD offers technological expertise in gas, wood, electric, wood pellet and bio-ethanol fireplace technology. When working on a fireplace project, the technical side is married with an architectural design perspective that helps every client find a fireplace to fit their style, budget and personality.

COASTROAD also provides full-service design and installation for outdoor kitchen projects. An outdoor kitchen is a great enhancement to any project, but there are special design issues that require some expertise to handle. Beautifully blending professional-style cooking equipment with durable & beautiful materials is handled easily by the design staff at COASTROAD, with the technical approach of an engineer and the heart of an artist.

COASTROAD is proud to have been part of the team at the 2009 COASTAL LIVING Idea House, where they installed the elegant outdoor kitchen, two lovely fireplaces and the European Copper chimney pots.

Homes Under Construction

Bob & Joan Bosch – Seawatch
Jim & Nan Thomas – Seascape
Taylor Womble Investments – Holden Beach
Charlie & Terry Yeo – Seascape
John & Mary Russell – Rivers Edge
John & Mari Van Schaften – Rivers Edge

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