Top Features to Include in Your Jersey Shore Custom Home

The Best Features for a Jersey Shore Custom Home

When our clients sit down to plan their custom home, they often ask: "What do other people include? What do you recommend?"

After building dozens of luxury custom homes in Margate, Longport, Ventnor, and Ocean City, the Oasis Property Group team has a clear sense of which features our clients love most and which ones they wish they'd added.

1. Rooftop Deck or Upper-Level Outdoor Living

At the Shore, views are everything. A rooftop deck or elevated outdoor entertaining area with ocean or bay views is consistently one of the most-loved features in any Oasis home. Add a bar, a gas fireplace, or even a hot tub to make it truly unforgettable.

2. Elevator

A home elevator isn't just for older buyers it's a practical luxury in a three-story shore home. It also significantly increases resale value and broad appeal. Many of our clients say it's one of the best decisions they made.

3. Open-Concept Main Living Area

Shore homes are made for gathering. An open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area with sliding glass doors that open to a deck creates the seamless indoor-outdoor flow that shore living demands.

4. Outdoor Shower and Mudroom Entry

Practical and essential. A well-designed mudroom entry with outdoor shower keeps sand and salt outside where it belongs. Our clients wouldn't dream of building without one.

5. Impact-Rated Windows and Doors

Coastal homes must withstand significant weather. Impact-rated windows and doors provide storm protection, reduce insurance premiums, and add a level of security that standard windows simply can't match.

6. Pool or Plunge Pool

If your lot allows it, a pool (or a smaller plunge pool in tighter spaces) is a feature that pays back in enjoyment and resale value. Combined with a beautifully designed outdoor entertaining space, it transforms your home into a true resort.

7. Smart Home Integration

Programmable climate, lighting, security cameras, and audio/visual systems especially useful for a home you may rent or leave vacant during the off-season are increasingly standard in our builds.

8. Chef's Kitchen

Shore houses entertain. A thoughtfully designed chef's kitchen with high-end appliances, a large island, and ample storage is the heart of every great shore home.

9. Outdoor Kitchen and Covered Porch

A covered rear porch with an outdoor kitchen extends your living space for three seasons and lets you cook and entertain no matter the weather.

10. Custom Storage Solutions

Shore homes need to store beach gear, bikes, paddleboards, and seasonal equipment. Built-in storage solutions from garage organization to under-deck storage are practical and add lasting value.

Let's Design Your Perfect Shore Home

Every Oasis home is designed around the way you want to live. Call 1-800-691-OASIS or contact us online to start your custom home conversation.