Destin & South Walton Real Estate Blog

This unique custom built home located at 3478 Scenic Gulf Drive is a truly spectacular beachfront beauty that sits on the shimmering white shore overlooking the jewel toned gulf waters in Destiny Shores, among Destin’s most premier prestigious communities.

You may be destined for a destination with destiny in this five bedroom two story beach home that comprises almost 4,300 square feet of spacious living area. The handsome Mediterranean styled exterior ushers you into a gracious grand entry foyer with an elegant Powder Room. This foyer leads to an expansive living area that has a full wall of windows providing panoramic vivid beachfront views. The large open Great Room that looks out onto this scenery has gleaming honey toned hardwood flooring and is…

Destin and South Walton commercial real estate has literally “boomed” over the past thirty years. Longtime visitors and local residents are amazed at the transformation of this part of the Emerald Coast over the years. Back in 1980 nothing was built along Emerald Coast Parkway from Sandestin all the way to Destin itself because it did not even exist until 1987! Up until this time all of Highway 98 from Destin to Panama City Beach was a two lane road except for about a two mile stretch of four lane highway near a new development called Sandestin.  Sandestin started in the mid 1970s but even as of 1980 there were no high rise condominium towers on the beach and the Hilton Hotel was just starting construction. The original Highway 98 which is now called…

The Retreat, which is located on the pristine shores of a rare coastal dune lake in Blue Mountain Beach overlooks the luminescent jewel toned waters of the gorgeous gulf and is a prestigious paradise. This community of ninety privileged home sites enjoys landmark status since it was the first privately gated residential development completed by the acclaimed Arvida Corporation along Scenic 30A. It lies secluded behind a heavy veil of natural conserved woodlands that are thick with pine, palmetto and oak trees. A long private drive winds down the hill from Scenic 30A in Blue Mountain Beach which marks the highest elevation on the Gulf of Mexico.

The homes are nestled along the environmentally rich diverse shores of Draper Lake which was naturally…

Crystal View, located at 3167 Scenic Gulf Drive in Destin is a spacious three story residence, which aptly describes the vistas of the gorgeous emerald hued gulf from this beautiful beach home. The 1,854 square feet includes four bedrooms with three and one half bathrooms and is located on Scenic Gulf Drive. The awesome sought out location is just a short stroll away from the quartz crystal sugary white beach. Although it is perfect as a charming primary residence, this popular Crystal Beach vacation home for sale grossed almost $92,000 in 2013 and the owners still had ample time to enjoy it themselves.

The nostalgically columned, white spindled wraparound porch overlooks a lushly landscaped, palm studded yard which serves as a gracious entry. This…

Soaring into the air above Scenic Gulf Drive in Miramar Beach are two majestic towers appropriately named Ariel Dunes. Each tower is capped with porticoes that resemble Greek temples and are up lighted at night ro creates a spectacular look. The location of these luxurious, twenty-four story high-rise buildings in the heart of Miramar Beach gives easy access to popular beach side restaurants, world class shopping and family amusements at the nearby Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin.

Both Ariel Dunes I and Ariel Dunes II are only 200 yards from the iridescent waters of the gorgeous gulf that stretch across a 2,000 linear foot white ribbon of beach with sparkling crystal quartz sand. There are five massive swimming pools on the property offering an…

One of the most opulent architectural condominium masterpieces in Destin are the soaring twin towers of The Emerald Grande. Completed in 2007, this condominium doubles as a hotel with luxurious accommodations comprised of three and four bedroom rental units.  Its landmark location overlooking the bridge that serves as a gateway to Destin on Highway 98 is situated on the harbor with views of the giant private charter fishing fleet and the pristine National Seashore, which extends five miles towards the west along Okaloosa Island. This is nestled between the huge expanse of Choctawhatchee Bay near Crab Island as well as the glistening Gulf of Mexico whose jewel toned waters extend all the way to the southern horizon. The Emerald Grande was deliberately…

In the age of the Internet some people interested in purchasing and selling real estate in may feel they can do it on their own to save money and get the price they desire. However, in numerous national surveys it has been found that most that decide to do so regret the decision due to the complexities of the real estate market. Sellers often do not get a decent price or become embroiled in problems, toil, sweat and sometimes even tears due to mistakes made that may even result in lengthy court battles or lawsuits. Buyers who are unaware of information that should be available to them often do not have access to complete information that they are entitled to receive which can cause financial loss. 

It is common sense for buyers to utilize the…

Ocean Reef Real Estate is pleased to offer an affordable condo for sale in Miramar Beach. It is located at Emerald Waters, an exclusive mid-rise modern enclave that contains a total of thirty-six condominium units positioned on the corner of Scenic Gulf Drive and Holiday Road, right across the street from the emerald waters of the gulf, hence the name. These units were constructed in 2002 with open floor plans that include the living and dining area as well as a kitchen with granite counter topped Breakfast Bars. The open area is accessible to a private balcony on the top floors of this four story structure. However units on the first floor have convenient patios instead since many of them are pool side. The entire building looks out upon the common area…

Villa Lago is Sandestin's newest neighborhood and was first introduced in 2005. The 114 acre site is centered right in the middle of the prestigious Sandestin Golf, Tennis and Beach Resort, which straddles 2,400 acres of lushly landscaped land between the gorgeous gulf and Choctawhatchee Bay. The charming designs are all rustic Mediterranean styles that look like something you might see along the coast in places like Tuscany. Pastel colored stucco walls, wrought iron balconies and terracotta roofs create this old world effect. The interiors are all completed with modern 21st century amenities which include granite counter tops, state of the art kitchens, garden tubs with separate showers and large open family rooms. The Villa Lago location places it…

Many Northwest Florida property buyers are attracted to prestigious gated communities in Destin and Miramar Beach. These exclusive beautiful neighborhoods are not only gated, they also have guards that wave a warm welcome to owners who arrive while visitors are stopped before entry passes are issued. Running geographically east to west, they include Sandestin, Emerald Bay, Regatta Bay and Kelly Plantation.

Sandestin in Miramar Beach is the most established having started development as a premier resort community back in the 1970s. This gated community includes 2,400 lushly landscaped acres nestled between the jewel toned Gulf of Mexicoa and the Choctawhatchee Bay. Over thirty different “neighborhoods” have their own styles of architecture and ambiance.…