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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Four-Story Inlet Beach Home Steps From Secluded Beach</title>
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Located just steps from one of South Walton’s most quietly treasured beach accesses, this four-story Inlet Beach residence offers a rare blend of privacy, flexibility, and proximity to the Gulf. Known as Memories at Inlet Beach, the home is situated at 448 W Park Place Avenue, Unit A1, and is offered for sale while also being actively rented through Ocean Reef—giving buyers a clear, real-world view of how the property functions both as a personal coastal retreat and as a short-term rental in one of 30A’s most desirable pockets.





Set along West Park Place Avenue and surrounded by high-end coastal homes, this residence is one of two townhomes under roof, creating a low-density living environment that feels more like a private beach home than a traditional attached property. Immediate access to a well-maintained boardwalk leads directly to the beach, where unobstructed Gulf views, clean restroom facilities, and a more secluded atmosphere set this access apart from many nearby public entry points—an increasingly valuable feature along Scenic 30A.


A Flexible Four-Story Layout Designed for Coastal Living




  




Spanning approximately 2,365 square feet, the home is designed to comfortably accommodate larger groups while still offering separation and privacy across multiple levels. Two full living areas and kitchens allow for multi-generational stays, shared ownership use, or flexible rental configurations—without sacrificing comfort or flow.





The first floor functions as a private guest or bonus suite, ideal for grandparents, teens, or extended visitors. This level includes sleeping space with queen beds, a full bath, a kitchenette, and direct outdoor access with an exterior shower, grilling area, and generous owner storage—features that add meaningful functionality for both owners and guests.





The second floor serves as the main gathering space, with an open living, dining, and kitchen area filled with natural light and Gulf glimpses. A sundeck extends the living space outdoors, while the updated kitchen and powder room support everyday use and entertaining alike.





Occupying the third floor, the Primary suite offers a quieter retreat with Gulf views, a dedicated workspace, and an ensuite bath finished with quartz surfaces. The top floor completes the home with a family suite that includes additional sleeping areas, a kitchenette, a private bath, and access to a rooftop balcony with panoramic Gulf views—often the highlight for guests and owners alike.


Thoughtful Updates and Turnkey Condition


Recent improvements reflect consistent care and investment in the home’s long-term usability. Updates include a metal roof, upgraded mechanical systems, new appliances, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, and refreshed interior finishes. These enhancements reduce near-term maintenance concerns and position the property as immediately usable for personal enjoyment or continued rental use.


Walkable Access to the Best of Inlet Beach and 30A





Positioned at the eastern gateway to Scenic 30A, the home is walkable or bikeable to the dining, shopping, and everyday conveniences of Rosemary Beach, one of the area’s most iconic and sought-after coastal communities. Nearby 30Avenue offers additional restaurants and boutiques just moments away, while nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Camp Helen State Park, with its preserved dunes, scenic trails, and access to Lake Powell.


Despite this accessibility, the home retains a distinctly residential feel—set back from high-traffic corridors and surrounded by quality construction that reinforces long-term value.


A Balanced Ownership Opportunity


This Inlet Beach residence presents a compelling option for buyers seeking flexibility—a home that functions seamlessly as a primary residence, a second home, or a short-term rental, or a thoughtful combination of all three. Its proven layout, recent updates, and proximity to a truly desirable beach access make it increasingly difficult to replicate in today’s 30A market.


Homes offering this level of versatility, location, and coastal access are becoming harder to find—particularly in Inlet Beach, where demand continues to outpace supply and opportunities of this caliber are limited.


Offered at $1,545,000, this residence is represented by Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales, a locally based team with decades of experience along Scenic 30A and the surrounding coastal communities. With a unique dual focus on real estate sales and vacation rental management, Ocean Reef provides buyers with informed guidance grounded in real-world ownership patterns, rental performance considerations, and long-term market insight.


Buyers exploring homes for sale in Inlet Beach or seeking a better understanding of how this property fits within the broader coastal market are encouraged to connect with the Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales team to schedule a private showing or request additional details.
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    <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:28:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Inlet Dunes Condo for Sale – 1 Bedroom Just Steps from the Gulf</title>
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Why just vacation on 30A when you can own a piece of it?


Tucked away at the eastern edge of 30A, Inlet Beach is where timeless charm meets modern coastal living. Wide, uncrowded beaches, walkable streets, and a laid-back atmosphere make this one of South Walton’s most beloved destinations.





Just a short stroll from the shore, 81 S Orange Street, Unit 209 offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and location. Perched on the top floor of the gated, low-density Inlet Dunes community, this beautifully updated one-bedroom condo features a light-filled interior, a private balcony with breezy treetop views, and sleeping space for up to six guests—thanks to a king bedroom, hallway bunk nook, and bonus sleeper in the living area. Whether you’re searching for a serene vacation retreat or a rental property with proven performance, this turnkey residence checks every box.


A Relaxed &amp; Refined Coastal Interior





From the moment you step inside, you'll feel the warmth of this inviting space. The open-concept great room is designed for comfort and connection. Sandy-hued walls, neutral tile flooring, and beachy accents create a calming atmosphere, while sunlight streams in through large windows and sliding glass doors.





The kitchen is sleek and functional, with stainless steel appliances, generous cabinetry, and smooth countertops. A small breakfast bar offers casual seating, while the adjacent dining area—anchored by a round wood table and straw-backed chairs—is perfect for slow mornings or seafood feasts after the beach.


The living area invites you to unwind with a plush sectional, accent chairs, woven rug, and a flat-screen TV. It's made for sunset cocktails, game nights, or movie marathons.


Rest, Recharge &amp; Repeat





The bedroom offers a peaceful coastal escape with cottage-style furnishings, a king-size bed, and a sunny window. Built-in hallway bunks charm younger guests, while the full bath—shared by both spaces—features a sleek vanity and tub/shower combo.


Recent upgrades, including a new HVAC system and water heater, ensure year-round comfort and efficiency.


Amenity-Rich. Beach-Close. Rental-Ready.





Inlet Dunes is a quiet, well-kept community with lush landscaping, a gated entrance, and desirable amenities. Take a dip in the tranquil community pool, fire up the grill under the palms, or walk across the street to the beach access—less than two minutes from your door.


Currently, a successful short-term rental with Ocean Reef Resorts, Inlet Dunes 209 presents a rare opportunity to step into immediate revenue or keep it all to yourself as a personal coastal hideaway. With its prime location near Rosemary Beach, Scenic 30A, and the best of South Walton's dining and shopping, everything you love about the Emerald Coast is within reach.





Offered at $695,000, this turnkey top-floor condo combines lifestyle and investment in one of 30A’s most coveted coastal communities. Opportunities like this don’t come around often—secure your spot in Inlet Beach with Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales and make this coastal treasure yours.
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    <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 07:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Buy Original 80's Inlet Beach Gulf-Front Cottage</title>
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Who doesn't love a classic cottage? Especially when it's on the beach This captivating three-bedroom vacation residence at 490 W Park Place Ave in Inlet Beach exudes charm. It spans 1,728 square feet with rich golden hardwood interiors and beamed vaulted ceilings.





High soaring ceilings, walls of windows, and sliding glass doors accentuate a spacious look with an open-concept design. The home sits upon a sugary dune adorned with golden sea oats above the glowing waters of the jewel-toned gulf. This seemingly remote setting at the end of a private cul-de-sac provides panoramic south-facing views of the glistening gulf. The seascape vistas are quite stunning, especially when magnified by heavenly sunrises and sunsets. This cottage is raised on pillars with room for three vehicles underneath and expansive covered storage space. Outdoor stairs lead up to a sun deck that spans across the beachside and provides entry into the residence.





The bright, open living area is breathtaking, with a beamed cathedral ceiling crowned by a wide portal truss window, a wall of sunny glass doors, honey-toned heart pinewood walls, and a stone fireplace.





An open kitchen has vintage custom cabinetry, a hardwood entertainment bar, and brushed stainless steel appliances. Bar stool seating surrounds butcher block countertops, creating a delightful entertainment space.





Doors lead from the kitchen and great room into a bright, sunny family room. This bonus living space includes three walls of wide windows that frame the sensational sparkling scenery and a dining area that looks out upon the gulf during lovely sunset dinners.





A hallway leads from the main living area to a primary bedroom with an ensuite bath featuring a vintage spa tub and a single vanity sink. The two guest bedrooms have access to a full hall bath that also serves as a convenient powder room. All bedrooms have beamed vaulted ceilings and sunny windows, providing a well-lit, cozy, and spacious setting.





Although located in a wonderful privileged world of its own, this cottage is minutes away from everything Scenic 30A has to offer. This idyllic setting is close to great restaurants, bistros, casual bars, local grocery markets, wine outlets, and abundant shipping adventures. 30 Avenue is minutes away, with lush tropical grounds, outdoor art shows, spirit festivals, great restaurants, lively bars, fashion boutiques, fine clothiers, beauty salons, and specialty shops. The enchanting Village of Rosemary Beach is also very nearby, which was created to resemble a charming Dutch Colonial West Indies-inspired world. This superb coastal village also features magical lawn festivals with family amusements, excellent restaurants, friendly bars, galleries, boutiques, and specialty shops.





This classic vintage beachfront cottage is offered at $5,998,000, which comes in at $3,471.06 per square foot. It would provide a wonderfully unique family residence with gorgeous gulf-front views and soothing surf sounds but may also serve as a vacation rental investment property. Currently, there are three other gulf-front homes for sale in this part of Inlet Beach. They include a five-bedroom residence with 3,136 square feet listed at $5,490,000, a six-bedroom home with 6,561 square feet priced at $6,900,000, and a brand-new four-bedroom home with 3,831 square feet offered at $6,995,000. These all come in with a combined average list price of $1,432.95 per square foot.





If you are interested in purchasing a home of this caliber, which may also serve as a lucrative rental investment property, contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales office today at 877-392-6085. We will provide you with a complimentary comparative market analysis showing complete details on all the homes listed for sale at Inlet Beach, any that may have pending contracts, and all those that have sold here within the past twelve months. We can also provide detailed gross annual rental income data for comparable vacation homes from our acclaimed Ocean Reef Resorts property management division. Once you are fully and comfortably informed, we will happily arrange your private tour. We look forward to serving you soon


 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 07:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Buy Brand New Gulf-front Home in Inlet Beach</title>
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Your forever vacation dream home or lucrative rental investment property awaits This brand-new gulf-front offering at 74 Emerald Cove Ln in Inlet Beach boasts an outstanding location at the eastern gateway to the idyllic world of Scenic 30A.





This stately home stands four stories tall with six bedrooms, all of which include private ensuite luxury baths, and it encompasses 4,748 square feet. An elevator provides easy access to the upper levels. It comes beautifully appointed with urbane comfortable coastal-styled furnishings. The home was designed to maximize both indoor and outdoor entertainment space with furnished verandas on every level overlooking the luminescent waters of the jewel-toned gulf. Our acclaimed Ocean Reef Resorts property management division represents many private vacation rental homes for owners along Scenic 30A. This property's current gross rental income projections are estimated to be around $450,000 per year.





The first floor features a living area, a full state-of-the-art kitchen, a game room, an elegant powder room, and an open beachfront sundeck. A covered plunge pool on the side offers freshwater fun, while steps with a ramp lead to the private beach below. A dining and seating area sits beside an outdoor kitchen with a gas grill, inviting you to enjoy your favorite drinks and savory snacks while experiencing the vivid views. Walls of windows with glass doors also showcase the gulf views.





The main living, dining, and kitchen areas are located on the second floor. Tall natural light hardwood ceilings accent milk chocolate-colored hardwood tile flooring. Walls of windows frame the sparkling seascape, and glass doors lead out to a comfortably furnished beachfront balcony. A white wraparound couch and two tropically inspired cane-frame cushioned chairs face a large flatscreen TV mounted above a contemporary gas fireplace framed with light stonework. 





An upscale kitchen features white custom cabinetry, brushed stainless steel appliances, a restaurant-size double gas range with two ovens, a side-by-side refrigerator freezer, and a wine cooler. A vast white quartz top island beneath two unique cubical light fixtures includes five stylish modern raised chairs for wining and dining. 





A tropically styled dining area beside a wall of gulf view windows includes a rustic hardwood plank table with four straw-woven chairs on each side and two sleek tall white-end chairs to enjoy a fun family feast.





The lavish primary suite encompasses the entire top floor. It includes a seating area, a vaulted natural hardwood ceiling, and two walls of windows that provide stunning views of the glorious gulf.





A luxurious ensuite bath features two individual vanity sink areas flanking a granite-topped dressing table, a deep soaking tub, and a glass-walled walk-in shower. 





Nearby, a hallway with a wet bar and wine cooler leads out to a spacious romantic balcony with comfortable furnishings that even includes a gas fire pit for chilly evenings.





The guest bedrooms are scattered throughout the second and third levels, all with private ensuite baths. One on the third floor has access to a furnished gulf-front balcony and a luxury bath with double vanity sinks, a soaking tub, and a walk-in shower.





Another guest bedroom has an ensuite bath with a tub-shower combination and a wall of windows providing glittering gulf views.





Two second-level guest bedrooms include ensuite baths, while a half bath serves as a powder room.





A kid's bunk room is sure to please, with custom-built bunk beds, a TV, and a vibrant private bath featuring two vanity sinks and a walk-in shower.





Tall ceilings beamed with natural oak provide a spacious setting in the bonus downstairs living area. A couch flanked by two chic contemporary accent chairs faces a large flatscreen TV mounted above a richly carved decorative hardwood credenza for entertainment. Another couch in the adjoining game room with a raised slot shot table has another flatscreen TV for the kids.





A second kitchen includes new brushed stainless steel appliances and a white quartz-topped island with four raised bar seats lighted by twin modern elliptical chandeliers suspended above.





The home's wonderful Inlet Beach location is close to grocery stores, amazing shopping adventures, and a variety of great restaurants at the swank 30Avenue. The enchanting nearby coastal village of Rosemary Beach features dining establishments, bistro bars, specialty shops, galleries, boutiques, outdoor concerts, unique family lawn amusements, fun festivals, and seasonal firework celebrations. Camp Helen State Park is minutes away on a giant precious coastal dune lake treasure that supports abundant wildlife to enjoy fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and exploration along nature trails.





This new fully furnished vacation home or rental investment property is priced at $9,895,000, which comes in at $2,084.04 per square foot. Currently, there are only five other beachfront homes for sale in Inlet Beach priced from $6,499,000 for an older home with three bedrooms encompassing 1,728 square feet up to $19,950,000 for a 6,259 square foot home with six bedrooms. These all come in with an average of $2,667.45 per square foot. 





Ready to take advantage of a great purchase for this brand-new high-caliber dream home? Contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales office today at 877-392-6085. We will provide you with complete details, including a professional comparative market analysis that shows all current gulf-front listings in Inlet Beach and pending closings that have sold here within the past twelve months. We can also provide detailed data from our Ocean Reef Resorts property management team showing annual gross rental income figures for comparable properties. Once fully informed, we will be happy to arrange your private tour. See you on the beach


 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 07:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Magnificent 10-Bedroom Inlet Beach Home</title>
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This gulf-front mansion near Scenic 30A soars four stories high above the white sugary shoreline at 120 Walton Magnolia Ln in the privileged residential enclave of Inlet Beach. It encompasses almost 8,500 square feet of splendor with ten bedrooms featuring luxurious ensuite baths. An elevator conveniently connects to the upper levels of this newly completed home which also features Smart Home Technology Systems, a Tesla charging station, automated window treatments, zoned high-efficiency HVAC, tankless water heaters, and state-of-the-art appliances.





Listed by Corcoran Reverie SRB


Its charming exteriors are completed in an Old Florida style with a metal roof, columned porches, white batten board exteriors, and Cape Cod-type shingle accents. An ash-colored paver stone drive leads past a lower parking area up the side of the house to a three-car garage. The first floor includes a 650-square-foot game room, a living area, a lavish media room, and two guest bedrooms. Handsome slate-colored tile flooring throughout and high wood-beamed ceilings in the living area accentuate the space. An entire wall of floor-to-ceiling dark wood cabinetry provides abundant sources of entertainment with a brushed stainless steel refrigerator freezer, a range oven, a dishwasher, and a wet bar.





Sliding glass doors invite you to a veranda with a double-level swimming pool and bubbling hot tub featuring a partial see-thru Plexiglas wall. There are comfortable seating areas for lavish wining and dining and a putting green on the side. This entire area looks out upon the jewel-toned waters of the luminescent gulf. A boardwalk leads easily over to your own bright crystalline white beach.





The open living, dining, and kitchen areas on the second floor feature stunning views of the sensational seascape framed by entire walls of plate glass windows for a seamless connection to the outdoors. Automated bi-fold glass doors open fully to provide you with simultaneous balmy breezes, vivid views, and soothing surf sounds. The outdoor area has covered space for seating, a fire pit, and an open sun deck for dining al fresco. Clear Plexiglas railings provide unobstructed views of the glittering gulf. Beach-washed hardwood flooring throughout the interior living area and white tray beams which frame natural wooden ceilings provide a wonderful coastal ambiance. A floor-to-ceiling contemporary gas fireplace framed by two windows is embellished with creamy mosaic tile. It includes a wall-mounted flatscreen TV for entertainment. Two spacious guest Bedrooms are also on this floor and feature luxury ensuite private baths.





The miraculous kitchen nearby has a long island bar with lots of seating and a trio of white cone lighting suspended above. A huge top-of-the-line brushed stainless steel refrigerator freezer, a large hooded gas range with a double oven, and custom cabinetry can fulfill any gourmet culinary delights.





Two sets of chandeliers are located in a large dining area with room for two tables beside a wall providing southwesterly gulf views for spectacular sunsets. A built-in bar beside it has regal blue glass-front cabinetry, a wine cooler, a wet bar, and open shelving for easy entertainment.





The primary bedroom suite and two more beautifully appointed guest bedrooms are on the third floor with private luxury baths. The spacious primary bedroom spans 35’ x 16’ of space. Two walls of windows and another wall with two sets of sliding glass doors provide breathtaking views of the glorious gulf. A large living area on one side of the bedroom has five windows with southwesterly views for heavenly sunsets. The bedroom portion is centered, and the other part of this room includes a wet bar and breakfast room area. The sliding glass doors lead out to the private romantic balcony overlooking the gulf with an open sun deck and covered veranda with a hanging rope bed. 





A luxurious ensuite bath has a bright look with an elaborate mosaic of marble-tiled flooring, white countertops, two vanity sinks with elegant mini-lampshade light sconce fixtures, a deep soaking tub, and a lavish glass wall shower with two rain heads.





Bonus guest quarters are in an entirely separate adjoining wing of the house, partially over the garage, and it has its own breezy veranda. The living room portion has a cathedral ceiling with an open dramatic black spiral staircase that leads to upstairs guest bedrooms with their own private ensuite luxury baths. The living area includes a wall-mounted flatscreen TV for entertainment and adjoins an open kitchen with a dining area.





The kitchen has state-of-the-art brushed stainless steel appliances with a refrigerator, freezer, and gas range with oven. An elongated white hexagon-shaped island bar table sits beneath two suspended white cone lighting fixtures. A separate dining space nearby is lighted by a gleaming brass elliptical chandelier. The other side of the living area has sliding barn doors that block off other guest quarters with ensuite baths.





A top-floor game room has a flatscreen TV for entertainment, a wet bar with a wine cooler, and additional guest quarters with full baths. One of the baths features a captivating nautical look with a large porthole window, a deep soaking tub, a walk-in shower, and double vanity sinks. Two individual sets of balconies off the game room feature awesome views of the sparkling seascape in different directions.





Head downstairs to a richly appointed media room with three levels of comfortable seating, a large wall-mounted flatscreen TV, side walls adorned with golden hardwood faux columns, and intimate lighting. One Guest Bedroom on this level has cornered windows looking out on the pool and glittering gulf, while a bunk room has four built-in beds. One of the full baths on this level serves as a powder room with a glass-walled shower featuring a herringbone patterned tile wall and pebble stone flooring.





This amazing recently completed beachfront mansion with ten bedrooms is listed at $18,500,000, which comes in at $2,180.83 per square foot. Currently, there are only five other gulf-front homes for sale in Inlet Beach. They range in price from $6,499,000 for an older three-bedroom residence with only 1,728 square feet to $19,950,000 for a six-bedroom home with 6,259 square feet. The other five listings come in at an average of $2,685.06 per square foot. Besides becoming the ultimate forever family beachfront estate, this home can also serve as a highly lucrative vacation rental investment property. Gross average rental income is estimated to be over $750,000 per year due to its immense size, abundant amenities, and highly sought-after beachfront location.





Take advantage of this incredible purchase opportunity and contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales team at 877- 392-6085. Time is of the essence with this competitively priced beachfront mansion. We will provide a comparative market analysis that details the five other homes listed for sale at Inlet Beach, any pending contracts, and all homes sold in this prized community within the past twelve months. We will also provide income details for comparable vacation rentals from our acclaimed and highly established Ocean Reef Resorts property management division. Once you are fully informed, we will happily arrange your private tour


 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 07:40:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Rosemary-Adjacent Beachfront Home (and Lot) for Sale</title>
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This expansive gulf front property sits high upon a sugary dune at 210 Winston Lane in Inlet Beach at the far eastern end of South Walton's Scenic 30A.





The precious one of a kind locale is directly adjacent to the prestigious and highly sought after world of Rosemary Beach. It sits on two lots that encompass .6 acres and boasts its own dazzling crystalline white beach. It spans across an amazing 166 linear feet of frontage beside the glowing jewel-toned waters of the gorgeous gulf.





A community beach access at the end of Winston Lane sits beside this property, providing a conveniently maintained pre-existing stairway down to one side of the beach from the towering dune.


 Inlet Beach is a mostly prestigious residential community, but this location places you less than two minutes away from wonderful activities at the village center of Rosemary Beach and the new popular 30Avenue Center on Emerald Coast Parkway. The enchanting West Indies Dutch Colonial-inspired village of Rosemary Beach features art galleries, gourmet restaurants, casual bars, wine bistros, and clothing boutiques. This meticulously planned coastal village hosts fun family festivals and captivating special events throughout the year on their lush grassy lawns. The 30Avenue shopping complex also features several fine restaurants and specialty shops in a tropical oasis type setting that is distinctively upscale.


  This property includes a 2,980 square foot two-story home that was originally built in the 1940s. It juts out farther on the dunes than the houses on each side, which provides sensational panoramic views up and down the coast as far as the eye can see. The fairly well-maintained home contains five bedrooms and four full baths. There is a large kitchen, a very roomy dining area, and an oversized living room. An upper-level open beach deck spans across most of its width facing the gleaming gulf along with a covered porch below.





The home may be remodeled or expanded to create an incredible family beach compound with stellar gulf views from every room. However, this residential property is zoned with a Neighborhood In-fill designation, which offers opportunities for residential development with multiple structures. This Rosemary-Adjacent property for sale is being offered at $8,500,000. For comparison, there are currently only two other gulf front homes for sale at Inlet Beach, which includes a five-bedroom home with 4,200 square feet priced at $4,200,000 and a 1,770 square foot home with four bedrooms priced at $4,500,000. A total of twenty-nine gulf front homes along Scenic 30A are currently listed between $1,825,000 for a cottage with 784 square feet to $12,750,000 for a mansion with 10,035 square feet with a median price at $6,250,000. There are five gulf front lots for sale priced from $2,995,000 for a .65 acre property in Santa Rosa Beach up to $5,995,000 for a .62 acre property in Seacrest Beach.


  If you are the fortunate buyer, contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate office today at 877-392-6085 for detailed information, a Comparative Market Analysis, and professional rental income estimates from Ocean Reef Resorts, our highly respected rental property management division.


 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2020 09:24:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Modern Meets Coastal at Inlet Beach</title>
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The exclusive residential enclave of “Seaview” at Inlet Beach includes only eight new homes and is introducing an architectural design that seamlessly blends a contemporary modern look with classic coastal styling. This intimate community features its own lovely swimming pool and is only a five-minute bike ride away from the bright, beautiful white sand beach. The sought after location at the far eastern end of Scenic 30A next to Rosemary Beach is close to a wide assortment of shopping, dining and entertainment venues.





One of the most recently completed homes is located at 39 Seaview Drive and has 2,225 square feet that encompasses four bedrooms, three full baths, and one half bath powder room. The exteriors are decidedly contemporary with a multitude of plate glass windows, clean crisp lines, and a slanted vault roof. The exterior coastal nuances include a covered porch off a ground level Guest Bedroom that also features an en suite bath, a balcony beside the open living area on the second floor and a rooftop sun deck accessible from the Master Bedroom Suite.  A two car garage and utility room are also located at ground level.





Stairs lead up from a foyer to the gracious living area which is richly appointed with chocolate-toned hardwood flooring that flows throughout this home. Nine-foot ceilings, multiple windows and double glass doors to the pool view balcony fill this room with lots of light.





The state of the art kitchen is conveniently centered between the open living and dining areas. It features stainless steel appliances, a rectangular kitchen island bar, sparkling white brick splash tile, quartz countertops and cream colored cabinetry that provide a nice bright look. Two of the Guest Bedrooms are off the living area and share a full hall bath.





A stately open staircase leads to the generous Master Bedroom Suite that provides private quarters on the top floor. A vaulted ceiling and windows accentuate an already spacious look. The private luxury bath includes a walk-in closet, quartz-topped double vanity sinks and a glass-walled shower with flat river rock flooring accented by mist veined marble walls and. Double glass doors lead out from the Master Suite to a 600 square foot sun deck that overlooks the palm-studded pool which is very close by. A convenient powder room is located directly off the deck.


This brand new home was completed using the very latest building codes which include a fortified structural frame, impact resistant windows, and an extensive Builder’s Warranty. This Inlet Beach home for sale is priced at $499,900, which averages $224.67 per square foot and is a relative bargain at this time. Only five other four bedroom homes are currently for sale at Inlet Beach with similar size. There is quite a price range in this fairly small coastal hamlet since these other available homes are listed from $456,917 up to $1,499,000 and are coming in at an average of $483.81 per square foot.Contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office today at 877-392-6085 for complete details, professional consultation, and a complimentary Comparison Market Analysis so you may start shopping for your new home.



 


 
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        <title>South Walton Real Estate Trends: Then &amp; Now</title>
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South Walton has always been blessed by a pure quartz crystal sugary shoreline that’s considered among the brightest in the world. Tiny natural plankton reflects in the sunlight from the white bottom creating a dazzling jeweled brilliance. The land along the gulf between Destin and Panama City Beach is forested with pines, magnolias, live oaks, palmetto palms, and other tropical shrubs. Rare coastal dune lakes along this route are found in very few places in the world. The unique salted freshwater composition supports abundant wildlife. Thousands of acres are protected as forest preserves and state beach parks. Scenic County 30A now rolls through this magnificent setting with sensational views of the glittering gulf. Many charming picturesque pre-planned coastal villages were created here and most were built in recent years. Going from west to east they include Santa Rosa Beach, Watercolor, Seaside, Watersound, Alys Beach, Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach, and Inlet Beach. The villages here are unique and beautiful each with its own gracious “personality.”  Only Dune Allen, Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, and Seagrove Beach were established here beforehand. Timber mills in the 1840s were replaced by turpentine plantations with the first ones established in Dune Allen and Grayton Beach. The oldest homes in Grayton Beach and Dune Allen were built in the late 1800s with wood frames and pine clapboard exteriors. Early settlers worked there living in cabins or cottages while fishing, growing corn and raising cattle.  Nothing much happened for many decades since there were no paved roads or electricity. In 1935 a paved road finally connected Destin to Panama City as Highway 98. It linked down to Grayton Beach and electricity was established in 1948. In the mid-1950s an eighteen-mile paved county road was paved connecting these coastal towns which later became designated as Scenic 30A due to its natural splendor. Tourists discovered this precious piece of paradise and built new homes on stilts or made them from cinder-block in Dune Allen, Grayton Beach, and Seagrove Beach. Seaside received international fame when it was created in the 1980s ushering “New Urbanism Design” as an idyllic pedestrian friendly picture-perfect coastal village. This was followed in the early 2000s by Old Florida styled communities at Watercolor on Western Lake and the gulf, Watersound south of Scenic 30A on the coast, laid back Seacrest Beach and rural Inlet Beach; A Gulf Place town center in Santa Rosa Beach; Luxury dune top condos in Blue Mountain Beach; A charming Dutch Colonial inspired Rosemary Beach and the white bright Greek influenced village of Alys Beach. These village locations are now split up between east and west Scenic 30A. Dune Allen, Santa Rosa Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, and Grayton Beach compose the “west” while Watercolor, Seaside, Seagrove Beach, Watersound, Alys Beach, Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach and Inlet Beach are in the “east.”


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Currently, there are 246 single family homes and condos for sale on West Scenic 30A priced from $214,000 for a 367 square foot furnished studio at Gulf Place in Santa Rosa Beach up to $5,695,000 five bedroom homes with 6,619 square feet overlooking a coastal dune lake in Blue Mountain Beach. The average list price is $1,161,853 with 2,502 square feet at $451.23 per square foot. Sixty-three homes are currently pending a closing and were priced between $294,000 to $7,500,000. Within the past twelve months, 433 homes and condos have sold ranging from $187,000 for a two bedroom home with 2,079 square feet up to $10,900,000 for a seven-bedroom home on a coastal dune lake east of Blue Mountain Beach with 6,993 square feet. The average sold price was $875,131 for 2,222 square feet at $341.25 per square feet. There are 614 homes and condos for sale now on East Scenic 30A priced between $156,500 for a 325 square foot furnished studio in Seacrest Beach up to $14,750,000 for a seven-bedroom beachfront home with 10,035 square feet in Rosemary Beach. These come in at an average of $1,723,101 for 2.647 square feet which comes in at $594.37 per square feet. There are 194 properties pending a closing that were listed between $225,000 up to $6,495,000. Within the past twelve months, an astounding 1,034 homes and condos have sold here ranging from $128,000 for a 504 square foot furnished studio near Watersound up to $10,750,000 for a 6,462 square foot gulf front home in Seagrove Beach. The average sale price was $1,342,649 for 2,259 square feet coming in at $461.39 per square feet. Contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office today at 877-392-6085 if interested in a purchase and arrange a consultation that provides detailed property information. This can include rental income estimates if interested gleaned from our sister division South Walton Rental Management who professionally manage hundreds of such properties for owners who rent them out when they are not on their own family vacation. Let’s begin touring them soon 



 


 
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        <title>Buy 30A Olive Oil Company at Inlet Beach</title>
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If you are a passionate gourmand who would like to invest and have some fun running an established profitable hybrid gourmet retail outpost on Scenic 30A - then check this out The 30A Olive Oil Company is available for sale on a turnkey basis.



It has a highly sought-after location at the lush tropically landscaped 30Avenue Shops at Inlet Beach, very close to Rosemary Beach at the far eastern end of Scenic Highway 30A. This golden locale is in “the land of plenty” where average priced homes have sold for $1,342,000 within the past twelve months. The extraordinarily well-heeled crowd provides fervent patronage and flock to 30Avenue to fulfill their wishes and desires. Other businesses here include wonderful dining establishments, specialty shops, a yoga studio, and fashion boutiques.



The 30A Olive Oil Company has a highly visible corner location that features precious gourmet virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars, and sea salts in a lovely spacious setting.  They are purchased from artisans from around the world but bottled locally and privately labeled on the premises.  A recent sampling of these virgin olive oils come from Italy, Greece, Australia, three from California and even one from Georgia.



Patrons are encouraged to try each one with multiple samples laid out for tasting. This “tasting gallery” also features educational tours on the benefits and uses for all their products. Gourmet olive oils include Roasted Almond, Toasted Sesame, Roasted Walnut, and White Truffle to name a few. Others are infused with Pure Basil, Basil Lemongrass, Blood Orange, Butter, Chipotle, Garlic, Garlic Mushroom, and Habernaro. Exotic Balsamic Vinegars include Apricot White, Blackberry, Black Currant, Blueberry, Chocolate, Cinnamon Pear, Coconut White, and Coconut Mango. Sea Salts have added spices with a variety that includes Ghost Pepper, Asian Ginger, Cyprus Flake, French Citrus, French Fleur, French Garden, Garlic Medley, Hawaiian Black Lava, and Algae Red Sea. Prices on these gourmet goods are reasonable to ensure good steady sales with: Virgin Olive Oils from $12.95 to $25.95; Balsamic Vinegars at $12.95 and Sea Salts mostly at $13.95. They also carry pasta, scented soaps, body lotions, sea salt body scrubs, double bread, and olive oil boards, colorful ceramic bowls, locally grown honey, flavored honey, whipped honey, caramels as well as pesto sauces with sun-dried tomato, kale parmesan or artichoke lemon flavors. Gift boxes make up a great part of their sales since the gourmet product is so unique and make great souvenirs or gifts for Christmas, birthdays, unique wedding favor gifts, anniversaries and other celebratory occasions. These are priced from only $7.95 for a little sample bag and from $35 to $100 for an exotic, elegant assortment of gourmet goodies in a colorful ribbon draped box.    This turnkey purchase price of $300,000 includes the operating retail business and excellent marketing website, all existing inventory, fixed furnished assets as well as a five-year automatic renewal on the current lease which has one year remaining. Contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office today at (877) 392-6085 for additional details and schedule a tour.

 
 
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        <title>30A Beachfront Home for Sale at $3,400 per square foot</title>
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Say what? A beachfront home is for sale off Scenic 30A in South Walton listed at a record-breaking price of $3,400 per square foot You probably already know that the new “millennium” translated to “millions” in property value along Scenic 30A, especially for beautiful beachfront property overlooking the luminescent waters of the jewel toned gulf. This lovely world has now officially become a top desired destination, providing privileged lifestyles for a fortunate few. It competes with top luxury locations around the world that command the price that goes with it. Christies International Real Estate in New York researched the cost of luxury with a comparison of priceless properties around the world. The highest priced primary residences included Hong Kong ($3,000 psf), London ($1,930 psf) and New York ($1,860 psf). Secondary homes topped out in Monaco on the French Riviera at $4,500 per square foot.



So how does this 800 square foot home rate as a value? It is all about the land and fantastic location with a capital “L”.  The Inlet Beach location at 457 W Park Place Ave is the premier eastern gateway to luxury living in South Walton. It’s nestled near Rosemary Beach beside the glistening gulf and Lake Powell, which is one of the largest precious coastal dune lakes in the world.



Vacant beachfront properties along Scenic 30A range in price from $2,495,000 to $7,650,000 coming in at an average of $4,347,000 per lot. This beachfront property is the second lowest price lot in this range at $2,695,000 and includes a gracious home that provides spectacular views of the sensational scenery. The simple yet sumptuous design of the home is quite stunning.



The acclaimed Benecki Homes Builder from Atlanta recently completed the home with upscale furnishings selected by renowned Melanie Turner Interiors. The distinctive design makes efficient use of sophisticated space with a large Great Room that provides an open living, dining and kitchen area. A cathedral ceiling soars above and an entire wall of glass frames the glorious gulf and provides deck access through a pair of elegant eight-foot tall French doors with sunny transom windows above. A sun deck spans the gulf front and wraps around part of the side with steps down to the bright beautiful beach.



The state of the arts kitchen features Leicht custom cabinetry with top stellar appliances including a Liebherr refrigerator, a Blue Star duel range with a stainless steel vented hood and a Bosch Dishwasher. Comfortable contemporary fashionable furnishings include an oval showcase Saarinen dining table, a chic upholstered linen wrap around couch, unique woven accent chairs, cypress wood topped tables, and a soft creamy Tibetan lamb rug. A convenient powder room includes a Restoration Hardware marble topped vanity and Waterworks faucet. A laundry nook nearby includes a commercial grade stacked Whirlpool Washer and Dryer.



The serene bedroom has double closets, lighting from an enchanting chandelier and includes a full luxury en suite bath with a Carrera marble Herringbone tiled walk-in shower along with matching double vanities.



Contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office today at (877) 392-6085 for additional details about the surprisingly great value of this beachfront property in South Walton and to schedule a tour

 
 
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