The Elegant Gateway Grand Community on 48th Street has Four Fantastic Units for Sale

Ugh. Winter. With high temperatures below 20 degrees Fahrenheit this weekend, many of us in central Maryland are longing for summer. And beach weather.

For those of us in the Fort Meade and Annapolis areas, “beach” typically means Ocean City, Maryland. If you’re stuck here in the freezing winter doldrums, it’s a great time to think about buying a second home – a vacation or investment property at the beach.

You, your family and friends no doubt would revel in the convenience and excitement of having your very own beach home -- just two-and-a-half hours away. And for investors, there are tremendous financial benefits to owning rental property in such a popular vacation destination.

The Gateway Grand

When it comes to vacation homes in Ocean City, Maryland, no property is more luxurious or elegant than The Gateway Grand. Located at Two 48th Street, this newly built high-rise condo community offers an exceptional lifestyle of sophisticated oceanfront fun.

At The Gateway Grand you’ll find a full list of top-of-the-line features, from soaring ceilings to gourmet kitchens to marble baths. All are designed to give you the most luxurious vantage point among all Ocean City oceanfront residences. The distinctive 3- and 4-bedroom homes offer 3 or 4 bathrooms, generously sized, open floorplans and private balconies or patios.

The hotel-style lobby is a magnificent space, with soaring ceilings and spectacular ocean views. It features:

- The Gateway Club Lounge, with full bar and flat-panel televisions;

- An exclusive owners’ lounge;

- Plenty of inviting seating areas for socializing and entertaining; and

- A private terrace for residents that overlooks the ocean.

Also included in the community’s deluxe accommodations are:

- 250 feet of pristine beachfront;

- Individual indoor storage areas for beach chairs, umbrellas and other gear;

- Sparkling indoor and outdoor pools; and

- A resort-style fitness center overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and indoor pool.

Four Impeccable Units Are Currently for Sale

The dream of owning a deluxe beach-front retreat is tempting. The good news is that The Gateway Grand has four resale units currently available. They are:

Unit 309

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

Price: $799,900

Details: This oceanfront resale unit is a desirable low-floor, direct oceanfront residence. It is designer decorated and sold fully furnished. It includes stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances, granite countertops, tile flooring throughout, and an all-marble master bathroom. The size is 1,650 sq. ft.

Unit 401

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

Price: $929,900

Details: This home is huge -- 2,250 sq. ft. -- and priced to sell. A rare four-bedroom opportunity, the home includes ocean and bay views, with two balconies (every bedroom has access to a balcony). It is beautifully furnished and has a great rental history.

Unit 403

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

Price: $685,000

Details: This 1,790 sq. ft. resale unit is a meticulously maintained, south-side, three-bedroom condo with great views. The living room and dining room are spread wide across the front of the unit for a living space that's loaded with windows and direct access to the balcony. Each of the three bedrooms has its own full bath. Granite countertops are installed in the kitchen, with Kitchen Aid appliances. Also featured is an all-marble master bathroom with a walk-in shower and a soaking tub.

Unit 1108

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

Price: $789,900

Details: This is a beautiful, direct-oceanfront unit with the very popular ''F'' style floorplan. Impeccably furnished, with granite countertops, a wine cooler, marble master bath, and much more. The home measures 1790 sq. ft.

Is this the year you pursue a dream vacation or investment home in Ocean City, Maryland? The Gateway Grand (http://thegatewaygrand.com/) is the runaway leader in luxury in Ocean City. Give me a call today and let’s discuss how I can help!

Jerry Kline is a Realtor with the Odenton, Md., office of Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland (1216 Annapolis Rd., Odenton, MD 21113.) For more information on the local real estate market, contact him at (443) 924-7418.