Waterfront estate — a former marina — lists in Texas for $3.7 million. Check it out
A unique house with a historic pedigree has landed on the real estate market in the village of Jamaica Beach, Texas, for $3.75 million.
The home, the result of a two-year renovation, was a former marina, which is why it boasts some phenomenal coastal views and sports an interesting backstory.
“Located in the Village of Jamaica Beach, which was developed in the 1960’s by Welcome Wilson Sr. and others, 16502 Bayfront Drive sits on a peninsula comprising over an acre on the edge of West Galveston Bay,” a news release says.
“The home was originally constructed as the historic Jamaica Beach Marina, which opened in 1965 to great fanfare and celebration. As the center of social activities of the Village of Jamaica Beach, it hosted a full marina, restaurant, and snack bar as well as space for meetings, parties, fireworks displays, fishing tournaments, and more.”
With eight bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms, the estate offers high-end features including:
Open living/dining room concept
State-of-the-art kitchen
Home office in primary suite
Guest kitchen
Game room
Swimming pool
Garden
There are also two boat houses and fishing docks, making it a water sportsman’s paradise.
Jamaica Beach is about 15 miles southwest of Galveston.
The listing is held by Laura Mudd of Douglas Elliman Realty.
This story was originally published May 5, 2022 at 1:41 PM with the headline "Waterfront estate — a former marina — lists in Texas for $3.7 million. Check it out."