Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • F A L L / H O L I D A Y 2 0 1 5 56 Above: The Master Bedroom with hurricane compliant, impact resistant windows. Right: The Master Bathroom features marble floors and heated floors. There are heated floors in all five- and-a-half bathrooms. clients. With several high profile North Jersey estates in its portfolio, RBG was ready to expand to coastal areas affected by Sandy, but knew it would have to prove itself. "We didn't have anything to show this community," admits Rose. With the destruction it suffered in the storm, as well as its abundance of high-end homes, Bay Head was a natural choice for RBG. When a vacant lot came up for sale on Main Avenue, it was perfect. The existing home had been destroyed in the storm and in its place, Rose knew RBG could build its showcase home. The end result is a lovely harmony of exceptional building materials and thoughtful design. While two layers of drywall or a five point locking door may not seem like luxurious items for a high-end home, the value is in the peace of mind during every storm. It's a new kind of luxury, a post-Sandy one. Yet, the more noticeable daily perks are there too. From the home's front door, you can see straight through to the sparkling bay. Move beyond the grand staircase and to your left lies a refrigerated wine room with a floor to ceiling glass front display. From there, the hall opens into the great JERSEY SHORE HOMES REINVENTING THE TRADITIONAL BEACH HOME, continued from page 55 Jeff Childers Jeff Childers

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