completed Alys Beach home photos

[kurt]

http://ericwatson.com/alyshouse-e1.html

[Smiling JOe]

That cannot be Alys Beach. The shutters and doors are not painted white. Nice looking home though.

[Miss Kitty]

Oh man...we laughed at the whiteness of this place, but it is stunning! We took the tour before we left....there will be greenery running up the walls. What we could not understand is...why are there no streets laid? Maybe they are pavers and they would get ruined? If I had "FLIPPED" and made a gajillion $$$$, I would buy here! (I think) One of our issues was the lack of openess to the street...but those upstair terraces are to die for! I could just imagine lying up there counting the stars!

[peapod1980]

http://ericwatson.com/alyshouse-e1.html

Whoa--beautiful!
But my retinas hurt.

[bsmart]

Is it just me or is there something weird looking about those windows and doors? They kind of look cheap and tacky. It seems as though the architecture would welcome solid paned glass instead of divided glass.

[Johnrudy]

Gorgeous photography, protfolio. Stunning homes!
Really love the photos of the homes with all the lights on just after sunset!

[kurt]

Is it just me or is there something weird looking about those windows and doors? They kind of look cheap and tacky. It seems as though the architecture would welcome solid paned glass instead of divided glass.

It's interesting that when you talk to different people, some say divided lights are traditional and classy, and some say the opposite. The new towns are nothing if not traditional. Divided lights are traditional and Alys Beach is modeled on historical concepts.

The fact that the buildings are white, have clean lines, and are relatively free of adornment may have you thinking "modern", and expecting undivided glass. However, the divided lights are in keeping with the concept.

It doesn't mean your opinion is wrong, but I disagree. In general though I prefer as few lights as possible in most designs. Also as you may have guessed - the windows and doors in Alys Beach aren't inexpensive.

[GreenWaveDave]

Does anyone out there know what the lots at Alys have sold for?

[Rita]

http://ericwatson.com/alyshouse-e1.html

This entry is very inviting. Love the shadows.

The homes, as in the other pics don't excite me. I think I'd like to imagine them built on unlevel terrain. Landscaping may do wonders here though, so hope to see them soon landscaped.

[seagrovelover]

I think that home is beautiful......nice pictures

[peapod1980]

The fact that the buildings are white, have clean lines, and are relatively free of adornment may have you thinking "modern

Well, it's all Greek to me...
Seriously, this has a very Mediterranean feel to me; am I supposed to be getting that?

[Camp Creek Kid]

Any interior pics?

[bsmart]

this is my favorite floorplan:

[kurt]

Seriously, this has a very Mediterranean feel to me; am I supposed to be getting that?

I agree. They claim Antigua and Bermuda, which I suppose have Mediterranean influences.

[Joe]

We toured Alys Beach in September. I just uploaded some pictures in a photo album...

http://www.sowal.com/bb/gallery/brow...c=5&userid=178

There are also a few interior shots. I suspect this will be a remarkable community as it progresses.

[Camp Creek Kid]

Thanks Joe. I've been to the sales office, but not in the other homes. I love the simplicity of the interiors. Very simple, but still comfortable.

[RiverOtter]

I want one

[Rita]

Nice Joe!

[GreenWaveDave]

What are the prices on these architectural wonders?

[Miss Kitty]

What are the prices on these architectural wonders?

Millions and millions of dollars!!!* Get this....someone from Alys Beach called here while I was gone...no message. Maybe I won a house!!!!

* I'd say around $2M and up

[Mermaid]

Thank you so much for posting your photos for us to see, Kurt. I love looking at houses. I will say they are beautifully done! Those arches--interior and exterior--remind me of my 1926 home here in Indianapolis, built back when houses where made of plaster and fantastic things were done with walls as a matter of course. Now you must spend a million plus $$ to have the same.

Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach both have a very European feel to me. RB makes me think of homes in Belgium, with their particular rooflines.

Sueshore, did you have an agent take you for a tour at Alys Beach? The last time we peeked in there was July and there wasn't a whole lot to see. Are the agents pirhannas or are they nice? I'm busting a gut to take a look over there but we'd only be tire kickers.

[Miss Kitty]

I will PM you the name of our guide. We were quite smitten until we got home and looked at the prices. I suggested that we just sell out here in Dallas and MOVE!!!!

[Jdarg]

I'd never make it there. One of us would track mud (or dog poop) all over the place, and then, you know, there goes the neighborhood.

[lampkwp]

great looking plans, cool houses too. The windows and doors stand out too me also. They might not be cheap but I would'nt call them traditional. Solid doors look better but don't hold up in that climate, I bet you the architect didn't like/want to pick those. For the prices you would pay for one of those houses you should get the whole package. Don't want to sound negative but the windows and doors are the eyes of a house, it's the first thing one notices when viewing any residential structure. Just wondering are these houses being built and then sold or being built by the new lot owners? Can you choose your own builder?

[Kimmifunn]

great looking plans, cool houses too. The windows and doors stand out too me also. They might not be cheap but I would'nt call them traditional. Solid doors look better but don't hold up in that climate, I bet you the architect didn't like/want to pick those. For the prices you would pay for one of those houses you should get the whole package. Don't want to sound negative but the windows and doors are the eyes of a house, it's the first thing one notices when viewing any residential structure. Just wondering are these houses being built and then sold or being built by the new lot owners? Can you choose your own builder?

Oh Lampkwp. you have no idea what you're talking about!

[Miss Kitty]

Oh Lampkwp. you have no idea what you're talking about!

Oh Kimmi..you're too much! As far as the windows and doors, I didn't notice them looking out of place or cheap. You wouldn't want solid doors as the paned ones bring in light from the coutyard. I think there is one builder for all buildings...Wave Construction. These dwellings are awesome in and out. I thought I would be turned off by the lack of color...but being inside with the thick smooth plaster walls was very cozy. The home we were in had stone floors...too hard and cold for me...I would prefer wood. I think if I lived down there for all or most of the year, I would want one and would be a very, very happy girl! BTW...I am surprised we like it as much as we did!

P.S. Could the windows/ doors look odd because they are the hurricane type?

[Jdarg]

Oh Kimmi..you're too much! As far as the windows and doors, I didn't notice them looking out of place or cheap. You wouldn't want solid doors as the paned ones bring in light from the coutyard. I think there is one builder for all buildings...Wave Construction. These dwellings are awesome in and out. I thought I would be turned off by the lack of color...but being inside with the thick smooth plaster walls was very cozy. The home we were in had stone floors...too hard and cold for me...I would prefer wood. I think if I lived down there for all or most of the year, I would want one and would be a very, very happy girl! BTW...I am surprised we like it as much as we did!

OK Miss Kitty- if you buy one, can I come stay? I'll try not to spill any re wine!

[Miss Kitty]

OK Miss Kitty- if you buy one, can I come stay? I'll try not to spill any re wine!

Spill all you want...I have a SWIFFER!!!!

[Kimmifunn]

Haha! It's all good. I know old Lampkwp. Just giving him a hard time!

[jessifunn]

great looking plans, cool houses too. The windows and doors stand out too me also. They might not be cheap but I would'nt call them traditional. Solid doors look better but don't hold up in that climate, I bet you the architect didn't like/want to pick those. For the prices you would pay for one of those houses you should get the whole package. Don't want to sound negative but the windows and doors are the eyes of a house, it's the first thing one notices when viewing any residential structure. Just wondering are these houses being built and then sold or being built by the new lot owners? Can you choose your own builder?

oh so many questions you have. but i have one too are you ready for new years!!!

[Kimmifunn]

oh so many questions you have. but i have one too are you ready for new years!!!

Billy...should we get your girlfriend Brianne to come again this year? Smoochie smoochie!

[Donna]

These homes appear to be stucco construction. Stucco, even the real stucco, is not a good choice for environments that have a high moisture conditions or blowing rain and seawater. Stucco traps the moisture inside and exacerbates dry rot, mildew, and mold. There is a good reason you don't see much of it in the South Walton area until recently. Oh, yes...stucco is cheap to build with. We owned a stucco house once and I never will again.

[kurt]

These homes appear to be stucco construction. Stucco, even the real stucco, is not a good choice for environments that have a high moisture conditions or blowing rain and seawater. Stucco traps the moisture inside and exacerbates dry rot, mildew, and mold. There is a good reason you don't see much of it in the South Walton area until recently. Oh, yes...stucco is cheap to build with. We owned a stucco house once and I never will again.

It is "real" stucco, over concrete block.

[lampkwp]

Why is there just one builder? It looks to me that the buyer doesn't have that much control, but they are paying full price. Sounds like alot of fancy spec houses. Ebsco(Birmingham company that owns the land) is trying to save money. There timing is way off with the development should have been started 5 years ago, they did the same thing with Mt Laurell in Birmingham. Does anybody know how Alys's sales are going?

[Kimmifunn]

Why is there just one builder? It looks to me that the buyer doesn't have that much control, but they are paying full price. Sounds like alot of fancy spec houses. Ebsco(Birmingham company that owns the land) is trying to save money. There timing is way off with the development should have been started 5 years ago, they did the same thing with Mt Laurell in Birmingham. Does anybody know how Alys's sales are going?

Hey money bags billy. Why don't you buy a house.

[Johnrudy]

These homes appear to be stucco construction. Stucco, even the real stucco, is not a good choice for environments that have a high moisture conditions or blowing rain and seawater. Stucco traps the moisture inside and exacerbates dry rot, mildew, and mold. There is a good reason you don't see much of it in the South Walton area until recently. Oh, yes...stucco is cheap to build with. We owned a stucco house once and I never will again.

When we lived in the Tampa/St. Pete area, probably 80% of the homes,new and old, were all stucco (over concrete block). We did not like the look of stucco and it does have to be power washed about twice a year because of mildew. A lot of maintenence, but the one up-side to stucco is the prevention of pests and termites. And believe me, it is VERY wet, moist and humid there. We always felt so bad for the wood frame construction home-owners and their termite destruction.

[lampkwp]

Kimmi, hows NYC and the new job, are you breaking even yet$$$$$. Baby my plan is for us to get married/keep IT in the family, and then buy the biggest house in good ole Alys Beach. War Eagle, beating BAMA is going to be a doozy. Hope the Thanksgiving parade planning is going well, you tell'em who's boss. Its pretty said the only time we talk is on Sowal.com, we're suckers for a good message board.

[Miss Kitty]

Kimmi, hows NYC and the new job, are you breaking even yet$$$$$. Baby my plan is for us to get married/keep IT in the family, and then buy the biggest house in good ole Alys Beach. War Eagle, beating BAMA is going to be a doozy. Hope the Thanksgiving parade planning is going well, you tell'em who's boss. Its pretty said the only time we talk is on Sowal.com, we're suckers for a good message board.

I don't know you lampkwp, but before you buy you and Kimmi's love shack at Alys Beach, CALL ME! I will sell everything and buy the one next door!

[kathydwells]

I don't know you lampkwp, but before you buy you and Kimmi's love shack at Alys Beach, CALL ME! I will sell everything and buy the one next door!

Do you and Mr. Kitty want to adopt a daughter with a son and two dogs?

[Miss Kitty]

Do you and Mr. Kitty want to adopt a daughter with a son and two dogs?

Absolutely! I was tired of the empty nest anyway!!!!

[kathydwells]

Absolutely! I was tired of the empty nest anyway!!!!

Well, you just hurry on up and by that house. Make sure it is big enough for all of us. hee hee !!!! You and I together, might be trouble.

[Miss Kitty]

Well, you just hurry on up and by that house. Make sure it is big enough for all of us. hee hee !!!! You and I together, might be trouble.

I know! They also have something called a compound. Almost like little carriage houses surrounding a common house. It would be perfect! And we could have a yard for the dogs!

[Rita]

I know! They also have something called a compound. ...........

You and KD in the compound! Now that's fitting!

[Kimmifunn]

Kimmi, hows NYC and the new job, are you breaking even yet$$$$$. Baby my plan is for us to get married/keep IT in the family, and then buy the biggest house in good ole Alys Beach. War Eagle, beating BAMA is going to be a doozy. Hope the Thanksgiving parade planning is going well, you tell'em who's boss. Its pretty said the only time we talk is on Sowal.com, we're suckers for a good message board.

Billy! The job is amazing. Love it. When are we going to get married? Huh? I'll send you pics of the ring. Now that Dawn is out of the fam, maybe I'll just get one of Puddin's rings and you can use that. Hopefully Brooks doesn't get all the $$$. We can sell Gussie's snake pit and buy a house in Alys beach. We'll keep Grayton Sunset for the rowdy parties.

You coming down for New Years? It would be an understatement to say it's going to be WILD.

[jessifunn]

turkey day bill?

[Cil]

So is stucco good or bad here?
I like the idea of discouraging bug entry.
(Found a scorpion in the laundry room this morning.)

[Smiling JOe]

Dryvit Eifs Stucco (brand name) has been problemsome. google it, and you will see the class action lawsuit info.
Here is just one link of many.

[Landlocked]

Is that one house?

Something tells me I'd be in trouble if I plopped myself down in a wet bathing suit in that place.

Beautiful though....

[dbuck]

That porch swing at Apel House has my name written all over it.