Waterfront Homes: From Castles to Cottages [Hardcover]

E. Ashley Rooney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2003

Nothing matches the serenity and beauty of waterfront living. This book offers an insider's tour of more than sixty waterfront homes. You'll hear from twenty notable architects and designers from around the country as they describe their homes, inside and out. Featured are multimillion dollar castles, rustic cottages, cliffhangers, and all those homes in between, showcased here in 400 magnificent color photographs. The oldest home is from the early 1700s; the newest is not yet completed. Their sites are as varied as their designs. This enchanting resource showcases waterfront living and many of the decorating styles that enhance the experience. This book is a must-have for anyone who dreams of living in one of these magnificent waterfront settings. May you find the inspiration to live your dream.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (November 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764318934
• ISBN-13: 978-0764318931
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #729,143 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Waterfront Homes, November 12, 2004

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Elizabeth (Bedford, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Waterfront Homes: From Castles to Cottages (Hardcover)

4 stars

Waterfront Homes is a great book to dream about new possibilities and new directions for life. The houses in it range from elaborate mansions to small cabins on a distant lake. This is the type of book you give to someone who is searching for his or her next dream. The architectural descriptions describe the intricacies and the excitement

of building your own waterfront home.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Possibilities for Living, November 23, 2004

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Hamilton Burck "Hamilton" (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Waterfront Homes: From Castles to Cottages (Hardcover)

I have always wanted to live next to the water. I didn't really care whether I lived in a castle or a condo -- I just wanted the sound of the water to wake me in the water and soothe me at night, Rooney makes this all possible with this beautifully illustrated book (over 300 images) that's meant for visualizing a new life. She and all these gifted architects opened my mind to the possibilities available as we search for a change in the ways we live our lives.