MikeStuart posted on December 05, 2008 02:23
Announcing Marina Vista Villas, South Padre Island’s newest and most exclusive luxury townhomes. These townhomes are centered within THE SHORES, a premier seaside, new urbanism style project situated on the North end of the town of South Padre.
The foundations are anchored with multiple thirty foot deep concrete pilings to safeguard the homes against shifting or problems from flooding in a hurricane.
They proudly present the only beach to bay gated community for hundreds of miles on the Texas Gulf Coast. Marina Vista Villas offers eight unique and spacious waterfront residences for the discerning family seeking a private getaway with access to a tremendous variety of water sports.
Top 10 Reasons You'll Love Marina Vista Villas
1. Fantastic bay and ocean views on almost every floor. Four floors of views.
2. Hurricane resistant construction which includes hurricane resistant windows and doors rated between 140-150 mph. The metal roof is also rated hurricane resistant. Practically a mini-super structure foundation of steel and concrete with an average of 35 piers per unit, built 30 feet deep, with 24 inch augers. Break away walls on the ground floor in case of title surge. Concrete foundation, concrete plank floor on 1st level, and masonry structure to the roof (except end towers).
3. Floating boat docks steps from your backyard. note: in case of storm, garage can double as a storm resistant dry-dock to protect most size bay boats.
4. Amenities of living in The Shores:
- Gated community with security patrols within the project.
- Soon to be constructed community marketplace with grocery store, restaurants, and other stores just steps away from Marina Vista.
- The Shores Community park just steps away with beautiful fountains, over sized Olympic pool, childrens pool, tennis courts, shade areas, restrooms and changing facilities, a cooking facility for parties and functions, and an amphitheatre for community events or private get-togethers.
- Private community beach with dune walk-overs to protect the environment just 5 minutes from Marina Vista Villas. The beaches on South Padre are always ranked in the top twenty beaches in the country, and many times in the top 10, just after Hawaii.
5. There is additional property on the site for future amenities within Marina Vista that will be decided by the homeowners.
6. Rental program and on site maintenance for those who want to rent their homes if they are purchasing their home as a second home.
7. Top quality construction, with private elevators, marble and granite on kitchen counters and bathrooms. Wood plank maple floors (with lifetime warranty against moisture) on the stairs, hallways, living room, dining room, and master bedroom. 10 foot or higher ceilings on every floor. Six person Jacuzzis on the ground floor either in the ground floor recreation room or out in the ground floor backyard, in either case with views of the marina and bay.
8. Stainless steel appliances, which will include refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher. A washer and dryer will be supplied on the third floor level where the master bedroom and two other bedrooms will be. A concierge bar will also be on this level with mini refrigerator and microwave.
9. Excellent location on the Island, at the most north end, providing exquisite views of the undeveloped natural beauty of South Padre. Its tranquility is a magnet for birding and fishing. You will be amazed to watch the abundant mullet jumping out of the water in front of your residence almost on the minute. There is good red fish to be caught off the Shores marina as well as other varieties of fish.
10. Marina Vista is adjacent to one of the best windsurfing and kite boarding locations in the country. The fishing brings anglers from all over Texas and the world for sport fishing. SPI is also a bird watchers paradise, attracting people from across the country as a nexus for birding. The new SPI wildlife center has walking trails and wetlands and is a ten minute walk from the Villas.