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Some homes are built on the ocean. This one was designed around it. Set directly on Fripp Island's southern shoreline with its own direct beach access, 468 Tarpon Blvd was designed by a renowned architect as his own family's coastal retreat. This modern home was created around the Atlantic, maximizing ocean views and coastal breezes while balancing private spaces with effortless gathering. A wall of windows brings the ocean into the main living space and main bedrooms, while the open kitchen, dining and living areas, remarkably forward-thinking for their time, remain relevant today. Outside, an oceanfront deck and direct ramp to the beach create a seamless connection from the house to the sand to the sea. Come experience a home where the ocean isn't just a view, it's part of the design. DESIGNED WITH INTENTION What makes 468 Tarpon remarkable is not simply where it sits, but the thought behind how it lives. The home began as a more traditional three-bedroom beach house before being reimagined by architect Bill Thompson of the internationally recognized architectural firm TVS. Over the course of seven years, Thompson considered and refined how the house could better respond to its oceanfront setting and how a family would actually live within it. The result was not about creating rooms simply for the sake of square footage. The design centered on views, natural light, ocean breezes, gathering spaces, privacy and an easy transition between indoors and out. TVS would later be recognized as the American Institute of Architects' Firm of the Year in 2002, and the same attention to how people experience a space can be felt throughout this much more personal project. A HOME BUILT AROUND THE VIEW The heart of the home is an expansive, open living space where the kitchen, dining and living areas flow naturally together beneath abundant light and an extraordinary connection to the ocean. An impressive wall of windows keeps the Atlantic front and center. Rather than reserving the view for one formal room, the design allows the ocean to become part of everyday life--from cooking and conversation to dining, reading or simply settling in after a day on the beach. The kitchen was intentionally positioned so whoever is preparing a meal remains part of everything happening around them. Nearby, one of the home's most charming spaces is a small sitting area perfectly positioned for morning coffee and an unobstructed look toward the ocean. The dining area was designed for exactly what a beach house should encourage: people gathering around a table and staying awhile. A gas fireplace adds warmth during the quieter winter months, while thoughtfully placed sitting and reading areas offer opportunities to find a corner of your own without ever feeling disconnected from the rest of the home. Terracotta tile runs through much of the living space--a purposeful choice for coastal living that is cool underfoot, easy to maintain and perfectly suited to sandy feet and four-legged family members. Even the windows were considered in relation to the setting. Operable corner windows were incorporated to capture the coastal breeze and encourage the natural airflow that makes an oceanfront home feel like an oceanfront home. ROOM FOR EVERYONE Four spacious main-level bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations for family and guests, with convenient access to four full baths. Rather than clustering sleeping spaces around one central hallway, the bedrooms were designed with a sense of separation and privacy in mind. Extensive attention was given to sound separation so the house could accommodate a full gathering while still offering quieter spaces to retreat. The ocean-facing bedrooms benefit from what may be the home's greatest luxury: waking up to the Atlantic. Downstairs, a separate heated and cooled bunk room expands the home's flexibility even further. Currently arranged with five single beds and a half bath, it creates an ideal place for children, grandchildren, teenagers or overflow guests to have a space of their own. It is easy to imagine this becoming the headquarters for a younger generation after a day spent swimming, biking and exploring Fripp. THE HOUSE AND THE BEACH BECOME ONE Step outside and the reason for this home's design becomes even clearer. The oceanfront deck extends the living space toward the Atlantic, offering room for outdoor dining, lounging, conversation and simply watching the water. From there, direct beach access connects the property to the shoreline--an increasingly special distinction among Fripp Island oceanfront homes. There is no need to pack up for the beach and travel elsewhere. The beach is part of your backyard experience. A ramp running alongside the house provides another exceptionally practical feature, allowing groceries, luggage, beach gear and wagons to be brought up without navigating stairs. It also reinforces one of the defining qualities of 468 Tarpon: the home was designed around how people actually use a beach house. From the house to the deck, from the deck to the sand, and from the sand to the sea, the relationship with the ocean is constant. THOUGHTFUL THEN. REFINED FOR TODAY. The home's architecture has been preserved while its most important interior spaces have been thoughtfully updated. The kitchen and bathrooms were completely reimagined with an elevated level of finish while respecting the original design rather than attempting to turn the home into something it was never intended to be. That distinction matters. 468 Tarpon retains the character of an architect-designed coastal home--the terracotta floors, expansive glass, intimate sitting areas, open gathering spaces and thoughtful connection between rooms--while offering the finishes expected for today's lifestyle. The result feels neither like a reproduction of an older beach cottage nor like a newly built coastal house that could exist almost anywhere. It feels specific to this property and this stretch of Fripp Island. THE PRACTICAL SIDE OF BEACH LIFE The lower level provides the working spaces that make extended stays and large gatherings easier. A generously sized laundry room offers substantial room for handling everything that comes with days spent at the beach. Garage and storage areas provide space for vehicles, a golf cart, beach equipment and the gear that naturally accumulates with island living. A dedicated utility sink in the garage provides a convenient place to clean the day's catch, rinse beach gear or tackle the messier side of coastal living before heading upstairs. The property was also intentionally designed with low-maintenance outdoor living in mind. The goal was simple: arrive at the beach and enjoy it rather than spend valuable time maintaining an elaborate yard. That philosophy remains just as appealing today. A DIFFERENT KIND OF OCEANFRONT HOME There are homes that happen to sit beside the ocean, and there are homes whose architecture changes because the ocean is there. 468 Tarpon belongs to the latter. Its open living spaces were conceived before open-concept living became commonplace. Its windows were positioned to capture views and breezes. Its sleeping areas were arranged to give guests room to retreat. Its deck reaches toward the water. Its ramp makes arriving with everything needed for a week at the beach remarkably simple. And its direct beach access makes the shoreline part of everyday life. The house was created around a simple idea: when you have a setting like this, the architecture should help you experience it. Morning coffee with the Atlantic outside the window. Bare feet across cool terracotta floors. Doors and windows open to the salt air. Long dinners with everyone gathered together. A quiet corner when you want one. Children claiming the bunk room downstairs. An afternoon on the beach without ever getting in the car. Evening on the deck as the light changes over the water. Nothing about that lifestyle needs to be complicated. And neither does the house. After decades of thoughtful evolution, 468 Tarpon remains true to its original purpose: a sophisticated yet relaxed oceanfront retreat designed not simply to look at the Atlantic, but to live alongside it. Some homes give you an ocean view. 468 Tarpon gives you a life at the ocean. Come experience what happens when a home is designed around the ocean and a life is built around it.

5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 197774 MLS

Some homes are built on the ocean. This one was designed around it. Set directly on Fripp Island's southern shoreline with its own direct beach access, 468 Tarpon Blvd was designed by a renowned architect as his own family's coastal retreat. This modern home was created around the Atlantic, maximizing ocean views and coastal breezes while balancing private spaces with effortless gathering. A wall of windows brings the ocean into the main living space and main bedrooms, while the open kitchen, dining and living areas, remarkably forward-thinking for their time, remain relevant today. Outside, an oceanfront deck and direct ramp to the beach create a seamless connection from the house to the sand to the sea. Come experience a home where the ocean isn't just a view, it's part of the design. DESIGNED WITH INTENTION What makes 468 Tarpon remarkable is not simply where it sits, but the thought behind how it lives. The home began as a more traditional three-bedroom beach house before being reimagined by architect Bill Thompson of the internationally recognized architectural firm TVS. Over the course of seven years, Thompson considered and refined how the house could better respond to its oceanfront setting and how a family would actually live within it. The result was not about creating rooms simply for the sake of square footage. The design centered on views, natural light, ocean breezes, gathering spaces, privacy and an easy transition between indoors and out. TVS would later be recognized as the American Institute of Architects' Firm of the Year in 2002, and the same attention to how people experience a space can be felt throughout this much more personal project. A HOME BUILT AROUND THE VIEW The heart of the home is an expansive, open living space where the kitchen, dining and living areas flow naturally together beneath abundant light and an extraordinary connection to the ocean. An impressive wall of windows keeps the Atlantic front and center. Rather than reserving the view for one formal room, the design allows the ocean to become part of everyday life--from cooking and conversation to dining, reading or simply settling in after a day on the beach. The kitchen was intentionally positioned so whoever is preparing a meal remains part of everything happening around them. Nearby, one of the home's most charming spaces is a small sitting area perfectly positioned for morning coffee and an unobstructed look toward the ocean. The dining area was designed for exactly what a beach house should encourage: people gathering around a table and staying awhile. A gas fireplace adds warmth during the quieter winter months, while thoughtfully placed sitting and reading areas offer opportunities to find a corner of your own without ever feeling disconnected from the rest of the home. Terracotta tile runs through much of the living space--a purposeful choice for coastal living that is cool underfoot, easy to maintain and perfectly suited to sandy feet and four-legged family members. Even the windows were considered in relation to the setting. Operable corner windows were incorporated to capture the coastal breeze and encourage the natural airflow that makes an oceanfront home feel like an oceanfront home. ROOM FOR EVERYONE Four spacious main-level bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations for family and guests, with convenient access to four full baths. Rather than clustering sleeping spaces around one central hallway, the bedrooms were designed with a sense of separation and privacy in mind. Extensive attention was given to sound separation so the house could accommodate a full gathering while still offering quieter spaces to retreat. The ocean-facing bedrooms benefit from what may be the home's greatest luxury: waking up to the Atlantic. Downstairs, a separate heated and cooled bunk room expands the home's flexibility even further. Currently arranged with five single beds and a half bath, it creates an ideal place for children, grandchildren, teenagers or overflow guests to have a space of their own. It is easy to imagine this becoming the headquarters for a younger generation after a day spent swimming, biking and exploring Fripp. THE HOUSE AND THE BEACH BECOME ONE Step outside and the reason for this home's design becomes even clearer. The oceanfront deck extends the living space toward the Atlantic, offering room for outdoor dining, lounging, conversation and simply watching the water. From there, direct beach access connects the property to the shoreline--an increasingly special distinction among Fripp Island oceanfront homes. There is no need to pack up for the beach and travel elsewhere. The beach is part of your backyard experience. A ramp running alongside the house provides another exceptionally practical feature, allowing groceries, luggage, beach gear and wagons to be brought up without navigating stairs. It also reinforces one of the defining qualities of 468 Tarpon: the home was designed around how people actually use a beach house. From the house to the deck, from the deck to the sand, and from the sand to the sea, the relationship with the ocean is constant. THOUGHTFUL THEN. REFINED FOR TODAY. The home's architecture has been preserved while its most important interior spaces have been thoughtfully updated. The kitchen and bathrooms were completely reimagined with an elevated level of finish while respecting the original design rather than attempting to turn the home into something it was never intended to be. That distinction matters. 468 Tarpon retains the character of an architect-designed coastal home--the terracotta floors, expansive glass, intimate sitting areas, open gathering spaces and thoughtful connection between rooms--while offering the finishes expected for today's lifestyle. The result feels neither like a reproduction of an older beach cottage nor like a newly built coastal house that could exist almost anywhere. It feels specific to this property and this stretch of Fripp Island. THE PRACTICAL SIDE OF BEACH LIFE The lower level provides the working spaces that make extended stays and large gatherings easier. A generously sized laundry room offers substantial room for handling everything that comes with days spent at the beach. Garage and storage areas provide space for vehicles, a golf cart, beach equipment and the gear that naturally accumulates with island living. A dedicated utility sink in the garage provides a convenient place to clean the day's catch, rinse beach gear or tackle the messier side of coastal living before heading upstairs. The property was also intentionally designed with low-maintenance outdoor living in mind. The goal was simple: arrive at the beach and enjoy it rather than spend valuable time maintaining an elaborate yard. That philosophy remains just as appealing today. A DIFFERENT KIND OF OCEANFRONT HOME There are homes that happen to sit beside the ocean, and there are homes whose architecture changes because the ocean is there. 468 Tarpon belongs to the latter. Its open living spaces were conceived before open-concept living became commonplace. Its windows were positioned to capture views and breezes. Its sleeping areas were arranged to give guests room to retreat. Its deck reaches toward the water. Its ramp makes arriving with everything needed for a week at the beach remarkably simple. And its direct beach access makes the shoreline part of everyday life. The house was created around a simple idea: when you have a setting like this, the architecture should help you experience it. Morning coffee with the Atlantic outside the window. Bare feet across cool terracotta floors. Doors and windows open to the salt air. Long dinners with everyone gathered together. A quiet corner when you want one. Children claiming the bunk room downstairs. An afternoon on the beach without ever getting in the car. Evening on the deck as the light changes over the water. Nothing about that lifestyle needs to be complicated. And neither does the house. After decades of thoughtful evolution, 468 Tarpon remains true to its original purpose: a sophisticated yet relaxed oceanfront retreat designed not simply to look at the Atlantic, but to live alongside it. Some homes give you an ocean view. 468 Tarpon gives you a life at the ocean. Come experience what happens when a home is designed around the ocean and a life is built around it.

468 Tarpon Boulevard, Fripp Island

$1,175,000

Perfectly positioned in one of Fripp Island's most desirable mid-island locations, 627 Dolphin Road offers the ideal combination of comfort, convenience, and coastal charm. Just a 2-3 minute walk to beach access, this beautifully maintained one-story home features four spacious bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bath, plus an additional bathroom located beneath the home for added convenience. Designed for easy island living with bamboo flooring, the open-concept floor plan seamlessly connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating an inviting space for gathering with family and friends. The kitchen is equipped with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a cozy breakfast nook, and ample cabinetry. Step outside to enjoy the screened porch and expansive deck, perfect for relaxing after a day at the beach or entertaining guests year-round. Additionally, the oversized deck has direct access from two of the bedrooms. Situated on a large lot with attractive paver accents surrounding the driveway, the property offers exceptional storage and functionality. The oversized garage configuration includes a two-car garage along with two dedicated golf cart garages, while the expansive area beneath the home provides abundant storage for beach gear, recreational equipment, and more. Recent improvements include a new roof in 2021 and HVAC replacement in 2022. Additional upgrades include a new front door, sliding doors, painted interior and exterior including the deck, and hardiplank siding. Anderson windows further enhance the home's appeal. Located near Fripp Island Resort amenities, including pools, dining, tennis, pickleball, and more, this move-in-ready property is an outstanding opportunity as a primary residence, vacation getaway, or investment property. A complete list of updates and improvements can be found in the listing documents.

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 196731 MLS

Perfectly positioned in one of Fripp Island's most desirable mid-island locations, 627 Dolphin Road offers the ideal combination of comfort, convenience, and coastal charm. Just a 2-3 minute walk to beach access, this beautifully maintained one-story home features four spacious bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bath, plus an additional bathroom located beneath the home for added convenience. Designed for easy island living with bamboo flooring, the open-concept floor plan seamlessly connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating an inviting space for gathering with family and friends. The kitchen is equipped with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a cozy breakfast nook, and ample cabinetry. Step outside to enjoy the screened porch and expansive deck, perfect for relaxing after a day at the beach or entertaining guests year-round. Additionally, the oversized deck has direct access from two of the bedrooms. Situated on a large lot with attractive paver accents surrounding the driveway, the property offers exceptional storage and functionality. The oversized garage configuration includes a two-car garage along with two dedicated golf cart garages, while the expansive area beneath the home provides abundant storage for beach gear, recreational equipment, and more. Recent improvements include a new roof in 2021 and HVAC replacement in 2022. Additional upgrades include a new front door, sliding doors, painted interior and exterior including the deck, and hardiplank siding. Anderson windows further enhance the home's appeal. Located near Fripp Island Resort amenities, including pools, dining, tennis, pickleball, and more, this move-in-ready property is an outstanding opportunity as a primary residence, vacation getaway, or investment property. A complete list of updates and improvements can be found in the listing documents.

627 Dolphin Road, Fripp Island

$1,895,000

Enjoy the best of both worlds on Fripp Island. This gorgeous 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home offers your own private dock out back and easy access to an absolutely beautiful beach just across the street. Perfectly situated in the heart of Fripp Island, the home is centrally located and just minutes from all of the island's incredible amenities. Multiple decks face in every direction, providing stunning views no matter where you choose to relax. Inside, you'll find an absolutely beautiful kitchen featuring high-end appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator and Viking range—perfect for both casual meals and entertaining. Spacious, inviting, and beautifully maintained, this home is an ideal coastal retreat. This material is based upon information, which we consider reliable, but because it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such.

5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 194406 MLS

Enjoy the best of both worlds on Fripp Island. This gorgeous 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home offers your own private dock out back and easy access to an absolutely beautiful beach just across the street. Perfectly situated in the heart of Fripp Island, the home is centrally located and just minutes from all of the island's incredible amenities. Multiple decks face in every direction, providing stunning views no matter where you choose to relax. Inside, you'll find an absolutely beautiful kitchen featuring high-end appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator and Viking range—perfect for both casual meals and entertaining. Spacious, inviting, and beautifully maintained, this home is an ideal coastal retreat. This material is based upon information, which we consider reliable, but because it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such.

383 Tarpon Boulevard, Fripp Island

$950,000

PRICED TO SELL!!! This 6 Bedroom, 5 bath, custom built, sprawling ranch style home, is situated on 2 lots on .80 acres. Magnificent Sunset Views from the main living space, 2 front bedrooms and Sun room (which could be converted to another bedroom.) The Large formal living room is a great introduction to this home. The wood fireplace is plumbed for gas w/English basket of coals. The sitting area off the dining room is a cozy space to chat with a friend or read your favorite novel. Glass doors separate most rooms throughout the home, keeping it light and airy. The Gourmet kitchen with center island makes cooking easy and enjoyable. The Formal dining room off the kitchen, could easily accommodate a table of 8 - 10 people. New flooring 202 There is a very large laundry room with commercial washer and gas dryer. On the 1st floor there are 4 bedrooms. (3 guest rooms and the 1st floor master bedroom.) Enter into the library to read your favorite book or listen to some relaxing music. Once you are relaxed, just step through the doorway to the 1st floor master bedroom suite and head off to dreamland. Off the kitchen, is the oversized family room in the back of the home, plenty of seating spaces to relax and enjoy family time. Lots of window equals plenty of light, bringing the outside in. Head down the hallway off the Family room and up the stairs to the 2nd Floor master bedroom, where you will find a deluxe penthouse style, private master suite with gas fireplace and a Sun room. Back down the stairs through the hallway and Family room, exit through the glass doors to the rear of the home. Walk outside to the area that opens up to a patio, a garden off to one side and then on up to the separate suite. This separate building is currently being used as a gym, but has a full bath with jacuzzi tub and can easily be used as another suite. The 4 garages (2.5 each building) accommodate cars, golf carts, with plenty of storage space left for all of your toys. Tons of storage space in the home itself, closets are oversized, you'll never run out of space to store things. Dryer, Stove and 3 fireplaces are propane - 2 tanks are free with Surburban Account. Roof replaced between 2022 and 2024. This home lends itself as a year round home, 2nd home vacation home, and is also perfect as a wedding or party venue. So much space on the patio for music, tables, your friends and family will want to rent this space for their next special event. Just imagine you and your special someone are standing at the top of the stairway under the pergola, saying your vows, starting your new life together in this very wondrous place. It is truly a hidden Fripp Island gem! Comes mostly furnished with few exceptions. Make an appointment to see this unique home today.

6 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 186049 MLS

PRICED TO SELL!!! This 6 Bedroom, 5 bath, custom built, sprawling ranch style home, is situated on 2 lots on .80 acres. Magnificent Sunset Views from the main living space, 2 front bedrooms and Sun room (which could be converted to another bedroom.) The Large formal living room is a great introduction to this home. The wood fireplace is plumbed for gas w/English basket of coals. The sitting area off the dining room is a cozy space to chat with a friend or read your favorite novel. Glass doors separate most rooms throughout the home, keeping it light and airy. The Gourmet kitchen with center island makes cooking easy and enjoyable. The Formal dining room off the kitchen, could easily accommodate a table of 8 - 10 people. New flooring 202 There is a very large laundry room with commercial washer and gas dryer. On the 1st floor there are 4 bedrooms. (3 guest rooms and the 1st floor master bedroom.) Enter into the library to read your favorite book or listen to some relaxing music. Once you are relaxed, just step through the doorway to the 1st floor master bedroom suite and head off to dreamland. Off the kitchen, is the oversized family room in the back of the home, plenty of seating spaces to relax and enjoy family time. Lots of window equals plenty of light, bringing the outside in. Head down the hallway off the Family room and up the stairs to the 2nd Floor master bedroom, where you will find a deluxe penthouse style, private master suite with gas fireplace and a Sun room. Back down the stairs through the hallway and Family room, exit through the glass doors to the rear of the home. Walk outside to the area that opens up to a patio, a garden off to one side and then on up to the separate suite. This separate building is currently being used as a gym, but has a full bath with jacuzzi tub and can easily be used as another suite. The 4 garages (2.5 each building) accommodate cars, golf carts, with plenty of storage space left for all of your toys. Tons of storage space in the home itself, closets are oversized, you'll never run out of space to store things. Dryer, Stove and 3 fireplaces are propane - 2 tanks are free with Surburban Account. Roof replaced between 2022 and 2024. This home lends itself as a year round home, 2nd home vacation home, and is also perfect as a wedding or party venue. So much space on the patio for music, tables, your friends and family will want to rent this space for their next special event. Just imagine you and your special someone are standing at the top of the stairway under the pergola, saying your vows, starting your new life together in this very wondrous place. It is truly a hidden Fripp Island gem! Comes mostly furnished with few exceptions. Make an appointment to see this unique home today.

401 Remora Drive, Fripp Island