Living in a residential building offers some significant lifestyle advantages. For one, having a wide range of amenities available to you offers a massive upside, as many condos come with gyms, pools, and more. Another advantage is the unparalleled views a high residential floor provides. However, one aspect that many residential buildings are missing is being located on the water. Many buildings have stunning views overlooking oceans and lakes, but buildings truly on the water are few and far between.
However, this isn’t the case for all large buildings. For some lucky residents, the opportunity to combine a luxury high-rise lifestyle with waterfront living is possible. Across the world, some of the most luxurious condominiums, resorts, and apartments provide the opulence and easy living of a residential building with the immersive experience of life on the water.
Let’s look at some of the different residential buildings that provide a true waterfront lifestyle, with more than just a view. Here are four incredibly luxurious buildings with locations right on the water.
The Mill
Location: Greenwich, Connecticut
Greenwich, Connecticut, has become a hotspot for New Yorkers and other wealthy East Coast residents looking to escape the big city lifestyle for somewhere much quainter. It is a relatively small city but has top-notch shopping and restaurants and tons of green space that contributes to why it is known as one of the best cities to live in America. Greenwich also has The Mill, an incredible luxury residential building that was a historic commercial space.
The Mill is right on a pond bisecting the Byram River, and residents can enjoy some tranquil water activities on these calm waters. There is kayaking, which is an active way to take advantage of a sunny day and even fly fishing in the fully stocked Mill pond. The Mill also has a top-notch concierge service which gives them access to an expert fly-fishing instructor. The Mill has great proximity to the luxury restaurants and shops of Greenwich, as well as the natural beauty of it, including a stunning waterfall.
The Beacon
Location: Garvies Point, Long Island, New York
Long Island’s famous North Shore is a naturally stunning area on the Ocean that attracts many tourists every year. In that spirit, The Beacon, located on Garvies Point on the North Shore, provides their residents with year-round resort-style living. The Beacon’s location right on the water makes it the perfect place for lovers of the Ocean to make their home. With stunning residences and great amenities, The Beacon will feel like a forever vacation.
The Beacon has plenty of incredible water activities on tap. For one, if you are a sailor, The Beacon has nearby marinas and access to private boat slips, and the water conditions are some of the best for summer sailing in the country. The Beacon also offers yearly kayak subscriptions, so residents can enjoy the open water, and the surrounding area is perfect for fly-fishing. The Beacon is an incredible waterfront paradise for lovers of the Ocean.
Silversands Grenada
Location: Grenada, West Indies
Grenada is a slice of West Indies paradise, a tiny Caribbean island between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It is home to resorts and beaches and is known around the world for its tropical beauty. On its most famous beach, the Grande Anse, sits Silversands Grenada. Silversands Grenada is a resort and residence, with luxury villas available for purchase that provide residents with a permanent five-star experience. Complete with all the amenities the resort offers and more, these villas are a rare find.
Silversands is just steps away from the beach, where Caribbean ocean breezes and turquoise waters will immediately soothe the saw. For water activities, residents will have the ability to snorkel in one of the most pristine environments possible, complete with tropical fish and even an underwater gallery of Grenadian sculptures.
St. Regis Residences
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Boston’s New England setting is the reason for its rich history, distinct culture, and access to the Atlantic Ocean. This classic American city has much to offer, including an incredibly beautiful waterfront. Located on that waterfront is the St. Regis Residences. This towering development has unique, modern architecture and a series of water-based amenities for the lucky residents that get to inhabit this luxurious building.
The St. Regis has private boat slips nearby that are exclusive to their residents, which makes it easy for their residents that are boat owners. They also have a partnership with the well-known Barton & Gray’s Mariner Membership Club that gives St. Regis residents access to a yacht chartering membership plan that provides unlimited use of an entire fleet of crewed Hinkley Yachts. As well, St. Regis has begun plans to acquire a fleet of seaplanes that will whisk residents across the East Coast. It is an incredible opportunity for a luxury waterfront lifestyle.
