All Blog Entries by Destin Real Estate Sales

LOL! No, that doesn’t stand for “lots of laughs” but Lap of Luxury! That certainly applies to these two gorgeous penthouses that are available for purchase right in the heart of Destin. Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales is pleased to share photos and information about these two beautiful pieces of property for sale that share a premier prestigious position on Destin’s Harbor Boulevard. Each one offers an amazing panoramic pelican’s eye view of the entire Destin harbor, Holiday Isle, East Pass and the jeweled emerald toned waters of the glistening gulf.

One of these penthouses is in the Destin Yacht Club #1205 at 320 Harbor Boulevard. This glamorous residence comprises 3,715 square feet and features three bedrooms, four baths and a big dock slip for your…

Are you searching for a unique lot in a gorgeous setting in order to build your ultimate dream home? The Emerald Coast and especially the spectacular beauty of South Walton have attracted visitors for many years. However in the past 10 years more and more people have decided to make these sugary shores their primary residence - and for good reason. South Walton is a cornucopia of stellar attributes. These include: “Blue Wave” national award winning beaches due to cleanliness and beauty; Pristine preserved forests which encompass almost half the land in between the Choctawhatchee Bay and glistening gulf; Precious one of a kind Coastal Dune Lakes paralleling the shore that support abundant flora and fauna; Low density zoning which now restricts structures…

Are you considering buying a home at Regatta Bay or Kelly Plantation in Destin and are wanting a comparison?  This is the classic comparison of apples and oranges. Both are lovely lushly landscaped premier residential communities that are just a short distance away from each other bordering the Choctawhatchee Bay. Each one has its own golf course and are equidistant to Destin Commons, area grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants and the beach. The choice is just a matter of personal taste.

Regatta Bay is centered on an 18 hole championship golf course that was designed by Robert C. Walker, the former lead architect of renowned Arnold Palmer. Quite a few of these exceptional homes face the beautiful bay while others are located on the many ponds and…

As you already know, a home’s primary value is based upon three things, which are “location, location and location!” The sugar white beachfront properties facing the emerald toned waters of the glowing gulf command top prices. In fact lot listings alone on the beautiful beach start at $2,000,000 and range up to $5,000,000. Well now you have an opportunity to pay less than that for a superb gulf front property that also comes with a classic three bedroom beach house remodeled to include all modern amenities.

The property itself is located up front and center right on the gulf in a highly sought-after locale in Miramar Beach off Scenic Gulf Drive at 229 Open Gulf Street. This awesome location places you close to popular beachside restaurants, grocery…

Searching for a beautiful beachfront condo for a fun family vacation stay that can also double as a lucrative real estate investment property? Then check out this fantastic opportunity. This two bedroom vacation rental at High Pointe sits high upon a sugary dune with up front views of the glorious gulf. This highly sought after location is in an exclusively gated residential enclave off South Walton’s Scenic 30A nestled between Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach at 10254 E. County Highway 30A- Unit 14E.

Walls of glass doors and windows frame the beachfront scenery from the main open living area and Master Bedroom. The Master Bedroom has a full bath en suite while a second full hallway bath serves the Guest Bedroom and doubles as a convenient powder room.…

Attention enterprising entrepreneurs and real estate investment specialists! You and your partners should check out this unique “ready to do” deal located in Grayton Beach just off Scenic 30A in South Walton. Location is always one of the vital keys to real estate value and this seven acre development has that in spades. It is located right in the heart of Scenic 30A territory which has become a Mecca for an affluent avalanche of tourists and a secondary home destination for some of the wealthiest families in America. This is the recently discovered unspoiled land of sugary white crystalline quartz beaches, glittering emerald toned waters, rare exotic coastal dune lakes filled with abundant wildlife and thousands of acres of preserved natural forest.…

Have you ever fantasized what it would be like to have a beautiful home that has a setting that resembles living on an island in the tropics? This charming residence is available and comes pretty close to having this dream come true without having to leave the country!

This home offered for sale is located in a small exclusive enclave of upscale waterfront homes at 1894 Biscayne Circle Drive in Navarre, Florida. A private gated wooden bridge leads from the “mainland” across a preserved pristine wetlands area to this special unique residential paradise. The location graces a premier point overlooking a wide waterway framed by a beautiful barrier island towards the south. This three bedroom elevated home soars up to three stories tall offering…

These three stylish contemporary style homes are available for sale in South Walton and each one truly has “Wow” factor! They are the kind of homes you would expect to be featured in an issue of Architectural Digest, Elle Décor or Southern Living magazines. All three also happen to be located in some of the most prestigious coastal villages in South Walton including Santa Rosa Beach, Seaside and Inlet Beach.

A glorious gulf front estate at 27 Gulf Dunes Lane in an exclusively gated Santa Rosa Beach enclave and encompasses over 4,400 square feet with four bedrooms. This contemporary home was designed by well known architect Tom Christ and sits on almost one acre atop a sugary dune above the glistening gulf. The architectural style is a quite a…

Can you believe one of the questions we get asked most often?  “Is Destin a good place to live?” Well the answer is no - it’s a great place to live!

Destin comes complete with beautiful beaches, fabulous fishing, great golfing, outstanding shopping venues, world class dining and an abundance of water sports. Ocean Reef is proud to be situated in this perfect paradise providing real estate consultations and information to buyers who are seeking fine distinctive homes as well as luxurious condominiums. In recent years the rest of the nation have discovered these sugar white shores, and not just for vacations, but for year round living. The thriving fishing enterprises became a founding catalyst for this area of Northwest Florida back in the mid 1800s…

Talk about “Wow” factor, this opulent 21st century architectural masterpiece evokes awe due to its truly breathtaking contemporary design! This stunningly sensational home comprises over 12,000 square feet with six bedrooms and ten bathrooms.

Located at 139 Gulf Dunes Lane in Santa Rosa Beach, this prestigious Florida property boasts a premier panoramic setting which happens to be right above the sugar white beach overlooking the jeweled emerald toned waters of the gulf. A ramp leads down to the beautiful beach from atop the sugary dune. This modern mansion is located in an exclusively gated residential enclave of fine homes near Gulf Place.

Besides the unbelievable size and sensational location what’s truly amazing is the unique incredible…