Port Aransas Garden Club's

18th Annual Tour of Homes 2006

Saturday January 14th 9 am to 4 pm

Afternoon - Drive Yourself 11 am to 4 pm

Jerry & Jane Gnazzo Home

AMAZING HARBOR VIEW  This home was completely gutted in 2003/4 and changed the living area from the first level to the third.  The owners wanted an entry worthy of their remodel and turned one of the garage bays into their entry and added an elevator to access all three floors.  The first floor includes a great room which doubles as an office and second kitchen with a Murphy bed for additional guests.  The second level includes the master suite and two guest rooms.  The sea blue glass tile counter tops are unique and beautiful in the master bath.  There are many built-in's utilizing every inch of space as well as a wet bar.  The floors on this level are Italian travertine.  The third level and actual living space is a delight.  The floors are Brazilian cherry wood.  The kitchen and bar area have granite counter tops with a backsplash of tile making waves giving one the feeling of being on the beach.  The clear story and high ceilings also add to this space.

Virginia Corn Home

QUIET OLD PORT A This 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bath home sits on a hilltop terraced acre of land.  It was built in the mid 60's and has been updated to adapt to the current owners enjoyment.  The living room is central to the downstairs flow and is situated around a painted brick fireplace.  With wonderful antiques and terra cotta floors the downstairs also includes a very comfortable guest room a paneled pool side office, and a cooks dream kitchen with two islands of granite.  A cedar paneled dining room is also located by the pool.  Near the three car garage, there is an exercise TV room with, yes, a lava rock wall.  Upstairs leads us to two spacious master bedroom suites and guest room all with balconies.  The manicured grounds around the home lead to a terraced garden full of surprises.  Gardening and plants being a love of the owners makes this a very special place.

Jim & Marlene Urban Home

VICTORIAN BEACH HOUSE  Every inch is utilized in this newly constructed custom 2000 square foot home.  The first floor is an open living, dining and kitchen area all flowing together nicely.  Also included on this level is the master and guest bedroom suites.  The finish carpentry has all the charm of the era and do not miss the barrel ceiling in the master bath.  The kitchen has concrete counter tops and a custom corner farmer's sink.  The floors are a cherry wood composite which accommodates the family's pets.  The beautiful stairs lead to a loft sewing and craft room where the owner created the drapes that adorn the windows.  A wrap around porch completes the Victorian look.  The back yard has an entertainment area and leads to the Third Coast Theater, a recording studio, and Seashell Village which rents out for weddings and parties.

Frank & Denise Satterfield Home

THE HARBOR HOUSE  This 5 bedroom 4 1/2 bath beach house was built for family gatherings with comfort, love and grandchildren in mind.  The main floor (second level) allows the family choices of space to read a book cook in the chef's appointed kitchen, curl up by the fire or watch TV on a big screen.  One can dine in the same great space or out on the wrap around deck.  The master suite also on this level offers an office/exercise room, large tiled bath and a very comfortable bedroom.  Third level is the grandchildren's room, the green bathroom with gulf view which doubles as the owners writing studio and the blue guest room.  A door leads out to a covered porch with large outdoor bar and behind a roll down shutter an entertainment center with TV, refrigerator and icemaker.  First level has a guest studio, covered porch, jungle gym and garage.

Paul & Susan Kennedy Home

IN ISLAND MOORINGS  This two story retirement home has complete living spaces on both floors.  The outside porch on first level looks out onto an infinity pool, boat docks, a beach and the bay.  The fishing tackle room, two bedrooms 1 1/2 baths, a full kitchen and garage complete the first floor.  Tile floors are very practical when the grandchildren come in from the pool.  Upstairs the view is breathtaking and all rooms have an unobstructed view of the ship channel, Corpus Christi, and bird watching over the flats.  The oak floors compliment the beautiful colors the owners chose to paint and decorate each room.  Open living, dining and a dream kitchen with granite counters compliment the owner's lifestyle.  The wrap around porch is accessible from all bedrooms..  A very comfortable family gathering place designed for an active family.

The Tarpon Inn

200 East Cotter Ave.

A BIG BONUS  here for everyone to take a peek at this historic hotel celebrating it's 120th year Anniversary, the birthplace of Texas Sport Fishing.  The Inn is now under new care and stewardship and will be kept exactly the same while updating plumbing, electrical, AC and heating.  The kind of restoration that any historic structure deserves.  In the presidential suite named FDR suite, one can't but help feel as if they've entered a very special place.  Tall ceilings, wood floors, private balcony and kitchen with a view of the ships making their way in the ship channel.  Other amenities that were long overdue have been added to the grounds are a quiet sitting garden, swimming pool and new lobby lounge.  Come and see what 120 years of history looks and feels like at the Tarpon Inn.

Port Aransas Garden Club, P.O. Box 681, Port Aransas TX 78373