When building a custom home on LBI, there are many things to consider from the design of the home to interior finishes to special features you’d like to incorporate in your dream home. Arguably one of the most important considerations is location. As an LBI builder for nearly three decades, we’d like to think we know something about why people choose to build a custom home on LBI. For one, you can’t get any closer to the beach than the Island. Our shore towns and beaches are also some of the most picturesque at the Jersey shore. But most of all, LBI blends the best of paradise, recreation, and community, providing homeowners with everything they could possibly want when building a custom home. We know that there are a lot of things to consider before building your custom home on LBI which is why our team at Stonehenge Building has made a handy guide explaining the key differences between two of the most popular lot options on LBI to help you make the best decision for your dream home:
Building a Custom Home on LBI on the Bay
Bay front homes offer the convenience of immediate access to the water and recreational activities just by stepping out your backdoor, all with a gorgeous view. Enjoy boating, kayaking, crabbing, or fishing right in the privacy of your own backyard. The bay offers homeowners the best of both worlds: an unobstructed view of the water, without waves or tourists to take away from the natural beauty right in your backyard and immediate access to the water and outdoor lifestyle. Bay lots are perfect for people looking to have their very own a slice of paradise.
One important thing to remember when purchasing a bay front lot for your dream home is to make sure you research what type of water rights you are purchasing with the lot before building your custom home on LBI. Make sure your plans can include a dock if boating is a priority for you and your family and that you will be able to access the water via walkways and docks. Also be sure to check any pre-existing retaining walls and pilings and discuss the land plan with your engineer and architect.
Building a Custom Home on LBI by the Ocean
If looking for an ocean front lot, homeowners need to consider the unique challenges associated with these types of properties. Our premier team of architects, builders, and tradesmen walk our homeowners through each step of the planning and construction process in order to best utilize the lot’s features. From designing an elevated home on pilings to modified living plans that maximize views and offer scenic decks, it’s important to have a close relationship with your builder and/or architect so that you can ensure the plans are to your preference, while also adhering to current building requirements. Ocean front lots are great for homeowners wishing to have immediate and convenient access to the sand and surf.
For both ocean front or bay front lots, an important thing to remember is that the lot size can be limited in terms of size and space. It’s best to check with your landscape engineer, architect, and/or builder so that your needs and specifications can be met with the lot you consider to build your dream home on. Things like pools and outdoor living spaces should be planned before you begin building your custom home on LBI, as well as included in your building plans. If the size of ocean and bay front properties are too limiting for your custom home on LBI, our team suggests considering lagoon front lots. Lagoon lots are similar to bay front lots, though homebuyers should keep in mind that anything that touches the water such as a dock would need to be approved by CAFRA, whose approval overrides local ordinances.
Building a custom home on LBI can is a great way to bring you and your family and friends together for generations to come. Enjoy life in your new home in the picturesque landscape of LBI. Choose how you experience life here on LBI by building on either an ocean, bay, or lagoon front lot. Weigh the benefits of each lot type into consideration to make sure they suit your lifestyle and desired activities when you choose the location to build your dream home to ensure that you and your family can enjoy your custom home for years to come. Whether you’re ready to start construction on your custom home or need a little help deciding what’s best for you and your family, visit us at StonehengeBuilt.com or contact us to begin the process today.