People don’t often think of Georgia as a top beach destination, but travel insiders know that there are gorgeous stretches of coastline to enjoy. The most exclusive and luxurious sandy spot is undoubtedly Sea Island, centered by the Sea Island Resort where guests can come for a breezy vacation full of tee times, beach days, and spa treatments. However, you can also stay at this souther paradise longer.
The resort area offers exquisite properties to own, which founder and creator of HGTV, Ken Lowe, has taken advantage of. He and his wife, Julia Baker Lowe, just listed their lavish, oceanfront mansion for a staggering $42 million—lining it up to become the most expensive home ever sold in Georgia. It would be stealing the title from a late architect’s iconic house right down the road, which sold for $30 million last year.
Custom built in 2021 and spanning over 11,000 square feet, the media mogul’s residence is full pristine finishes and unexpected luxuries. Hand-carved moldings by J.P. Weaver, St. Louis crystal lighting, custom hardware by P.E. Guerin, bespoke cabinetry by Clive Christian, and a Parisian-inspired dining room are just a few dazzling perks to expect. For avid entertainers, or those who just want to please their picky private chef, there’s a primary kitchen with a La Cornue range and a professional-grade chef’s kitchen complete with a custom-built, walk-in refrigeration. Closeby, a chef’s office confirms that the mansion was devised for serious (and well-to-do) foodies.
Leaving behind the home’s five bedrooms, rooftop terrace, and ornate architectural details, the grounds inspire further awe. You can step onto the beach and into the ocean with ease, or indulge in the quatrefoil pool, climate-controlled covered loggia, and romantic gardens with fountains.
HGTV certainly doesn’t need to give this show-stopping home a makeover. For elite ‘House Hunters’ who can afford it, Susan Imhoff of Sotheby’s International Realty holds the potentially record-breaking listing.
