See How Super-Rich Live In 3 Estates Dripping Opulence: How Much House

ACROSS AMERICA — For most of us, a full bath for every bedroom is plenty of house. If an in-ground swimming pool is a luxury, what is a waterfall infinity pool with a 10-person hot tub?

And an etched-glass elevator with an underwater scene or a fully electric, plumbed patio on a Mansard-style roof because it’s a great place to enjoy a cocktail at sunset?

Either is pure frivolity for the average U.S. homeowner. The median price for a home sold in the second quarter was $416,100, according to Federal Reserve data. But what if we didn’t, and 10 or 12 million to spend on a house?

This week in How Much House, we look at three mansions dripping with opulence and luxury in Maryland, New Jersey and Rhode Island.

Maryland | $9,990,000

9750 Martha’s Landing Road, Ocean City
Listed by: Jana Meredith | Eastern Shore Fine Properties Inc.
Square feet: 10,800
Acreage: 0.41 acre
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 9 (7 full)
Year built: 2005

This home with a fancy name — White Marlin Manor Estate — is billed as “one of the most stunning properties … on the East Coast.”

It’s easy to see why. The custom-built Southern living-style coastal home has seven bedrooms, all with tray ceilings that make the spacious rooms seem even larger, and ensuite baths with custom tile showers.

The home has an etched-glass elevator with an underwater scene, custom cabinetry that will make your jaw drop, a 12-seat luxury theater, a wine cellar and bar, and a gorgeous swimming pool on the back patio. The gourmet kitchen, full of top-line appliances, has to be seen to be believed. It has to be felt, too: the floors are heated. Teak flooring and designer lighting are found throughout.

The property is unique with both bay and oceanfront access. The dock has a minimum water level of 7 feet and a 60,000-pound boat lift. Peek inside for more photos.

New Jersey | $11,500,000

1429 Beach, Cape May
Listed by: Brian Giancola | RE/MAX Surfside
Square feet: 12,613
Acreage: Unavailable
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 8 (7 full)
Year built: 2003

Described as a “quintessential Cape May architectural triumph,” this exceptional estate offers awe-inspiring ocean views in what Condé Nast calls “one of the most beautiful towns in America.” Every room has a unique and defining ambiance, starting with the grand entry foyer with a dual elliptical stairwell and a massive, multi-tiered chandelier.

The gourmet kitchen is magazine-worthy with granite countertops, a center island, plenty of cabinet space and Dacor appliances, including two wall ovens, a six-burner range, two dishwashers and a sub-zero refrigerator.

The spacious great room with a 40-foot ceiling has a dual-sided fireplace, Brazilian cherry wood flooring and walls of glass that showcase Roman gardens with a waterfall infinity pool, 10-person hot tub and an enclosed loggia with an overhead door.

The fireplace is shared with a library and lounge that has gorgeous amber tin ceiling, rich paneling and built-in bookcases. A few steps away is a multi-level screening room with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment.

The primary suite is enormous. It has a fireplace, a sitting room with built-in cabinets, and access to a second-floor porch overlooking the ocean. The spa/shower has a two-person whirlpool bath, dual rain shower and double sinks. Guest suites have private access to decks with ocean or pool views, and an additional suite is equipped with an efficient kitchen and access to a private deck overlooking the pool. Peek inside for more photos.

Rhode Island | $9,475,000

50 Brenton Road, Newport
Listed by: Elena Wilcox | Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty
Square feet: 8,810
Acreage: 4.14 acres
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 7 (6 full)
Year built: 2023

Offering dramatic views of Ballard Park, goose Neck Cove and the Atlantic Ocean, this newly constructed estate nestled on four-plus secluded acres of land is ultimately explorable with walking paths, a covered deck and a stone patio. The newly built home has a Mansard-style roof, cooper gutters and cedar shingles.

The interior is flooded with light. The great room has cathedral ceilings with exposed beams, a stone fireplace, and French doors opening to a deck and patio. The library has bay windows and built-in bookshelves. The chef’s kitchen has high-end appliances and marble countertops. The dining room and family room are both spacious with open views and French doors that open to a deck.

On the second floor, find three ensuite bedrooms, two with balconies and all with ocean views, and all with walk-in showers, Turkish tiles and claw foot tubs. The 1,300-square-foot primary suite on the third floor offers spectacular ocean views. It has a sitting room, two walk-in windowed closets, and a large bathroom with a windowed steam shower, Turkish tiles and a claw foot tub.

The rooftop deck offers panoramic ocean views, and has electricity and water connections for a wet bar. The garden level has a chef’s kitchen for casual entertaining, a 32-foot living room open to the terrace and garden; two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one with a steam shower; and an office, fitness room and laundry room. Peek inside for more photos.

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