Making Lemonade During a Pandemic
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” That well-known proverbial phrase has been used for eons to encourage optimism and a positive can-do attitude during life’s challenging moments. When you’re ready to buy that beach home you’ve been dreaming about and life hands you a pandemic, you may find your optimism in short supply. Not to worry. Ted Hanley, CB New Homes’ Builder Representative at 365 Ocean, has positive, can-do attitude to spare. And he’s here to help make your luxury oceanfront condo dreams come true! We sat down with Ted — winner of the 2020 SAM Award for Best… Read More »
Stay Healthy While Having Fun at the Jersey Shore This Fall
It’s no secret that staying healthy has been on everyone’s mind this year. For much of the spring and summer, it’s been challenging to do some of the things you like to do. With fall’s arrival, we’ve got a few ideas on how to stay healthy while having fun at the Jersey Shore. Walking Walking on flat surfaces (like the Long Branch boardwalk!) can burn 240 calories per hour if you weigh around 150 pounds and walk at approximately 2 miles per hour, according to the American Heart Association. Add some sand, however, and you can expect to burn 2.1… Read More »
SUMMER 2020: 365 OCEAN IS THE PLACE TO BE
Summer 2020 is shaping up to be another great season at the beach – and 365 Ocean is the place to be! An intimate enclave of just 57 luxurious residences, 365 Ocean offers the features and amenities typically found at the impersonal beachfront behemoths – without the crowds or the noise. At a time when people are spending more time at home, it’s more important than ever that their home be a sanctuary of ease, relaxation, convenience, and security. Every 365 Ocean residence is a restful oasis from daily stresses. Residents enjoy fresh ocean breezes, gorgeous sunrises over the Atlantic,… Read More »
FIRST CLOSINGS AT 365 OCEAN – RIGHT ON SCHEDULE!
Our first closings at 365 Ocean happened right on schedule this winter! Spring is in the air, and 365 Ocean is already more than 50 percent sold! Homebuyers are responding with enthusiasm to the completion of the hotel-style amenities and social spaces at this oceanfront condominium community, including the infinity-edge plunge pool and an outdoor breezeway with a gas fire pit overlooking the ocean. The countdown to spring at 365 Ocean has begun, after a relatively mild winter in Long Branch which saw us welcoming a steady stream of visitors. As spring approaches, even more home buyers are anxious to… Read More »
365 Ocean Grand Opening a Smashing Success!
The highly anticipated 365 Ocean Grand Opening held October 26 and 27, 2019 was a smashing success! The event proved to be more than worth the wait for the more than 200 home shoppers who descended on Long Branch, New Jersey to tour our two stunning model homes and amenity-rich oceanfront building. The weekend’s favorite activity by far was the placing of a “reserved” sticker on the Home Selector map by those who took the first step toward making their dreams of owning a beachfront residence a reality. All of our visitors spent time marveling at the views from virtually… Read More »
365 OCEAN MODEL HOMES TO BE UNVEILED
The wait is nearly over! We are pleased to announce that your patience will be rewarded the weekend of October 26 and 27, 2019 when two stunning 365 Ocean model homes are unveiled in a weekend-long Grand Opening event at Long Branch, New Jersey’s most prestigious beachfront address. In our last blog post—an interview with designer extraordinaire Mary Cook—Mary described her design philosophy: “We design environments around how people want to feel there. We arrange furniture and furnishings to elevate the way people live once they are there: lively conversations with friends, relaxed get-togethers with family, beautiful sunsets at the… Read More »
What Makes a Great Living Environment at the Beach
We sat down with Mary Cook, the designer responsible for two stunning soon-to-be-unveiled model homes at 365 Ocean, to talk about what makes a great living environment at the beach. Mary is the founder and principal of Mary Cook Associates, a firm nationally recognized for exceptional interior design. In addition to the models, Mary also lent her considerable talents to creating elegant yet comfortable surroundings in which to gather with family, friends, and guests in 365 Ocean’s common areas, including the Lobby, Club Room, and Pool Area, applying her unique holistic design approach which she calls “Return on Environment,” or ROE.… Read More »
The Sea Casts Its Spell, and We Are in Awe
“The sea, once it casts its spell, does indeed hold us in its net of wonder forever.” –Celine Cousteau Here at 365 Ocean, we know how very true those words are. But what is it about being near the water that is so universally calming? Believe it or not, the answer aligns with science. That’s right: it’s not just that you “feel” better when you’re near the water, there’s actual science behind it! Best-selling author and marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols, author of Blue Mind, says that merely being close to a body of water promotes mental health and happiness.… Read More »
The Excitement is Building at 365 Ocean!
It may be mid-winter, but the excitement is building at 365 Ocean! We’ve been hard at work on this magnificent oceanfront building of 57 unique condominium residences. Every home enjoys a view of the mesmerizing Atlantic Ocean and is equipped with the most desired luxury amenities for carefree beach living. Beauty, Comfort & Style—Inside and Out The ultra-sleek exterior façade panels are currently being installed on the east and west sides, with the north and south sides to follow. The roof is on, and all windows up to the fifth floor are in place, as are all balconies and terraces. Some… Read More »
Entertaining at the Beach
Whether warm or cool, clear or foggy, there’s something magical about living at the beach. Bringing a bit of that magic inside is the goal of every homeowner along the shore. How might you convey your ideal of the perfect beach home in your new residence at 365 Ocean? Start with color. Sea, sand, and sky? The classic seaside tones of blue, green, and tan are always in style. But how about the myriad shades of sea glass? From the palest frosty whites to the deepest cobalt blues, from amber and green to aqua and teal, there’s almost no way… Read More »