Mark Saunders Luxury Homes

Oct 18 2013

Mark Saunders Luxury Homes Celebrates 800th Home!

For nearly 30 years, Mark Saunders Luxury Homes has been making a difference in Brunswick County by designing and building beautiful, stand-out homes. An impressive portfolio of architectural innovation and superior craftsmanship has distinguished Mark Saunders Luxury Homes as master builders of extraordinary homes, a collection which includes the nationally acclaimed 2009 Coastal Living Magazine Idea House.

Mark Saunders Luxury Homes has recently signed a contract to build its 800^th home. “That equates to 800 homes in three decades,” explains Burton Sydnor, General Manager of The Design Center for Mark Saunders Luxury Homes. “Many of our clients express their appreciation for our turn-key process and high regard to detail in each beautifully built home created especially for them. We walk our clients through each stage of the building process – from the vision and design to the plans and construction.”

Located in Brunswick County, the heart of the highly desirable coastal corridor between the historic port city of Wilmington, North Carolina and the renowned vacation destination of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, The Design Center is staffed with a highly qualified and skilled team of design and building professionals. It is equipped with the most current styles and selections for home interiors and exteriors for all home styles. Clients can walk through fully-designed indoor rooms and outdoor spaces, as well as review samples on site to select the colors, fixtures, and finishes of their choice for unparalleled luxury and style.

“The fact that 800 clients have selected Mark Saunders Luxury Homes as their builder is a huge testament to not only the trustworthiness and longevity of our company, but to the unparalleled caliber of our work,” adds Mr. Sydnor.

May 09 2011

Building a Coastal North Carolina Retirement or Vacation Home?

Living along the coast is at the top of the list for many baby boomers and southeastern North Carolina is a location hard to resist with its rich coastal environment. The area simply inspires relaxation, and is a perfect place for the retirement or vacation home most dream of.

Many of the homes built in the coastal area of Brunswick County, North Carolina are reflective of the surrounding habitat and include historical elements of homes reminiscent of popular 19th century designs before the luxury of air conditioning and other modern amenities. Common architectural elements of these styles take into consideration the abundant southern sunlight, moderate temperatures, aged shade trees, and natural views. Not to mention the coastal breezes are a benefit of living near the Atlantic Ocean and many other bodies of water. Low-pitched or hipped rooflines, columns, and wide front porches offer shade and lend an inviting, comfortable appearance to entryways. Recessed covered and screened porches, and large transom windows and doors capture natural light and prevailing breezes on cool evenings. Elevated foundations with charming cupolas or multilevel porches take advantage of captivating views and offer functional ground floor areas.

Well known and respected, the building company, Mark Saunders Luxury Homes, has built over 700 of these admired homes in every size and style in Brunswick County. They are dedicated to preserving this precious coastal environment and building homes within it that are nestled into their surroundings appearing as if they’ve been there for a hundred years. It’s that responsible approach to home building and love for classic southern architecture that has earned the company top honors in the business including being recognized nationally as the builder of Coastal Living magazines’ Idea House and being awarded multiple blue ribbon diamond awards in the local Parade of Homes.

Mar 31 2011

Mark Saunders Homes Introduces Craftsman Style Architecture to Seawatch

Mark Saunders Luxury Homes, builder of the 2009 Coastal Living magazine Idea House, recently introduced a new Craftsman Style home in the Seawatch at Sunset Harbor community for the Sanders family.

A dramatic entrance and gracious front porch welcome you to this distinctive Seawatch Craftsman style home. The Craftsman theme is reflected by the distinctive cupola and the custom architectural detailing of the dormers, columns, railings, brackets and trim. Its classic 1½ story design features an open floor plan that includes a casual eat-in kitchen, semi-formal dining area, study with cherry wood built-ins, great room that opens to the cupola above, spacious vaulted master suite, 2 guest rooms, and 2½ bathrooms. The multi-purpose room over the garage has an additional half-bath, a dry bar and window seats. This secluded area will house a full-size pool table and media system. The rear of the home opens to a screened porch, with wooded views accented by an outdoor kitchen and ground level patio with brick fireplace – a perfect spot for entertaining family and friends throughout the seasons. Heated square footages: First floor – 2,177, Multi-purpose room -371, Total: 2,548 square feet. This home is a featured model for Mark Saunders Luxury Homes and can be seen by appointment.

Seawatch Craftsman Style Home built by MSLH for the Sanders Family

Mar 31 2011

Mark Saunders Homes Introduces Signature Series to Ocean Ridge Community

Mark Saunders Luxury homes recently delivered several new homes as part of their new line, called the Signature Series. Homes designs were a result of numerous requests for more affordable construction options from Ocean Ridge homesite owners. “We are pleased to unveil the all new Signature Series Home Collection that is sure to meet today’s market needs.” said Burton Sydnor, General Manager of MSLH. “With home prices starting at $309,400, this special collection is destined to strike a chord with buyers as we have combined the superior design and construction quality you demand with the most competitive pricing seen in our market”, he later added.

The Signature Series combines visually striking architecture, an impressive array of upscale amenities and, best of all, an incredibly affordable value!

As one of the most highly regarded and award-winning builders in the area, Mark Saunders Luxury Homes is currently building eleven homes for families right here in Brunswick County. Having built over 750 of the finest coastal inspired homes over the past 26 years, there is no one more experienced to design and build in Ocean Ridge Plantation.

Signature Series home portfolios and home consultations are available upon request and by appointment at 800.556.6570.

Mar 30 2011

Seawatch Showcases a Home by Mark Saunders

The Herndon residence is a charming home epitomizing the Seawatch Eastlake style by incorporating eye-catching features: unique porch brackets, railing details, distinctive shutters, custom pergola, exposed rafter tails, and gable embellishments. The well lit foyer welcomes, and then invites you to enter an open great room which features a corner fireplace, a beautifully appointed kitchen and roomy dining area. The great room flows through double doors to a screened porch then to a grilling deck, bringing the outside in to the home. In addition to the spacious master suite with a spa like master bath, there are two guest rooms, one of which doubles as a study. This home is well appointed with tasteful details; the fireplace mantle, crown moldings, two-panel interior doors and bead board wainscoting reflect the Eastlake era.

“When I toured the Low Country Home, I immediately knew that I wanted Mark Saunders Luxury Homes to build my new home. Their attention to detail and master craftsmanship was second to none.” Jenny Herndon


The Herndon Home, a Seawatch Eastlake Style