BOTTOM: Beautiful white marble counters and tub surrounds give an elegant touch to the Beecherls’ Port Aransas beach home.
The open kitchen in the Beecherls’ house blends effortlessly with the second floor living space.
Living spaces are on the second level of the Beecherls’ Port Aransas home and feature open spaces with hardwood floors and an eclectic mix of traditional and island-style furnishings.
A lemon tree light fixture illuminates a guest room sitting area.
LEFT: The home enjoys gulf and dune views from every room, and from large, comfortably furnished decks on every level.
The Beecherls’ Port Aransas home has an oversized pool in the front yard of the home.
A guest room sports a light and airy feel with a white. four-poster bed and red accents in a rug and dresser.
The master bedroom has dune and Gulf of Mexico views and a deck with a unique mix of contemporary and traditional furniture and fixtures.
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Mary and John Beecherls’ traditional, 4,000-square-foot dune/gulf front Beech House is one of nine included in this year’s Port Aransas Garden Club’s tour. The tour offers an eclectic mix of styles including cozy old and new cottages, a remodeled older home and some dwellings that are new construction, all with the perfect backdrop of blue skies and Gulf of Mexico breezes.
The 25th annual, self-guided tour on Jan. 26 benefits the Port Aransas Garden Club. Proceeds from the club’s activities are used for landscaping, civic projects and scholarships for Port Aransas High School seniors.
Why do you love your home? We love our home’s location and its design. The view of the gulf from every room is wonderful. The beautiful colors, design and welcoming feel makes our home
One thing I’d change about my house: A fireplace, maybe an elevator for when we get older.
I get ideas/inspiration for my house from: Kate Kingman Interiors, San Antonio, and a conch seashell.
I save lots of money on my home by: Having two air conditioning units.
A home item I can’t live without: An outside shower.
Places where I find home furnishings: Kate Kingman finds one-of a-kind pieces for every space from all over. She is always on the hunt.
My home’s best feature: It’s brand new home but it is charming and has the feel of an old, comfy beach house.
My dream home would include: This home is our dream home.
Three words that describe my home: Beautiful, inviting and comfortable.
Best home advice I ever received: Use a decorator who has exquisite taste.
I have an impressive collection of: Seashells.
My prized possession is: Our view.
I will always have space in my home for: Grandchildren.
My home can never have too many: Friends.
Send home nominations to Eddie Seal at eddieseal@gmail.com or 688-0887.
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