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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Gulf-Front Rosemary Beach Cottage for Sale</title>
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This 2,532 square foot gulf front “cottage” for sale at 143 New Providence Ln in the enchanting world of Rosemary Beach has four bedrooms and four full baths. Rosemary Beach resembles a Dutch West Indies Colonial-styled coastal village that provides an idyllic lifestyle for fortunate residents and their guests.





A wide lush lawn on Scenic 30A serves as a village green where art shows, fun festivals, seasonal firework celebrations, and wonderful nostalgic family gatherings are hosted year-round. It features some magnificent views of the luminescent waters of the jewel-toned gulf from its dune top location. This is especially true as you meander down to the main village beach access point on Western Green from Barret Square on Scenic 30A. As it slopes down toward the sugary shoreline, the sides are filled with specialty shops, boutiques, restaurants, bistros, and upper-level townhomes, making you feel like you are in a charming part of Europe. This home has an enviable setting at the bottom of this main street overlooking the gulf near Western Green. It sits right beside a convenient deeded beach access for residents’ exclusive use. The privileged residential enclave of Rosemary Beach is easily walkable due to its intimate size, with multiple swimming pools available for use, and one of them is a very short stroll away and includes a clubhouse. Tennis courts and a fitness center are also available for residents and their fortunate guests.





These gorgeous Gulf-front homes are highly sought-after and the crème de la crème of Rosemary Beach. The 2.5-story main residence features the primary suite and a guest bedroom on the first floor, while an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area are upstairs. The freshly painted exteriors feature a facade with masterful concrete construction and a captivating colonial-styled look. The beautifully appointed interior design was completed by the renowned Ganeaux Designs group.





The open living area is upstairs, filled with abundant natural light provided by multiple windows and a wall of paneled glass doors. It features a dramatic cathedral ceiling, open truss beams accentuating a spacious setting, and a white classically mantled gas fireplace.





A breezy Gulf-front balcony provides breathtaking views of the emerald-hued waters inside and out. It includes cozy outdoor furnishings and a dining set for casual drinks and conversation.





Adjoining the living room, an open kitchen has a rectangular glass lantern lighting fixture suspended above a dining section and a caramel color topped island with a gas range top and an oven underneath. Creamy white custom cabinetry and a sunny window over the sink provide a warm, welcoming look.





The primary bedroom downstairs has beach-washed furnishings, upscale decor, a gas fireplace, and glass doors leading to a romantic balcony.





The luxurious ensuite bath is lavished with intricate multi-colored layers of mosaic tile. It features a glass-walled shower with individual windows that look out toward the gulf.





A guest bedroom on this level also has an ensuite bath with a single vanity and a soaking tub beneath a small glass-beaded chandelier. 





A full bath off the living area which also serves as a powder room, has a walk-in shower elegantly adorned with silver octagonal tile.





A spiral staircase in the main second-story living area leads up to a bright loft-like guest bedroom on the top level. It provides perfect sleeping quarters for kids since it has a built-in daybed beside sunny windows and two more custom bed spaces on a side wall.





This residence also includes a bonus carriage house above a two-car garage with a connected courtyard right off the deeded beach access walkway. The courtyard includes three large round gray stones that spurt water out of their tops, providing a tranquil setting and a lovely patio that provides a gracious entry into the main residence. A convenient outdoor shower under the stairs leading up to the carriage house is provided to wash off sandy feet after a fun day at the beach.





The carriage house has a lovely living area, a nautically colored full galley kitchen, a full bath with a walk-in shower, and a spiral staircase that leads to an upper-level loft bedroom.





This home is offered at $6,990,000, which comes in at $2,760.66 per square foot. Currently, there are only six other gulf-front homes for sale in the Rosemary Beach area ranging from $5,998,000 for an older three-bedroom property with 1,728 square feet up to $17,500,000 for a ten-bedroom mansion encompassing 8,483 square feet. These come in at a total average of $2,287.12 per square foot. Note that this home and carriage house is the only gulf-front property available for sale in Rosemary Beach itself.


If you are considering the purchase of a gulf front home of this caliber, contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales office at 877-392-6085. We will provide a detailed comparative market analysis showing all the other Gulf-front homes listed for sale in this area, any with pending contracts, and those that have sold here within the past twelve months. Once you are fully informed with a professional consultation, we will be glad to set up your own private tour. We look forward to serving you soon


 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 07:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Buy Real Simple Magazine Rosemary Beach Home</title>
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This 2022 Real Simple Magazine showcase home winner, located in the enchanting coastal village of Rosemary Beach at 71 Bridgetown Ave, is listed for sale It has been completely renovated, comfortably furnished, and professionally decorated in a famous national design competition. The stylish, contemporary bungalow stands three stories tall, encompasses 2,962 square feet, and has four bedrooms with luxurious ensuite baths and an extra full hall bath serving as a powder room.





Seven top designers collaborated in this lifestyle magazine’s annual home showcase challenge, creating an award-winning coastal treasure. Vibrant, fashionable, vintage modern furnishings dovetail seamlessly with comfortable, tropically inspired decor. Furnished front and back verandas provide a gracious entry into this welcoming home.





The open living, dining, and kitchen area on the first floor is filled with abundant natural light from multiple windows. Light hardwood flooring throughout and raised ceilings accentuate a spacious look. A wide portal leads into a bright living area with a light olive green wraparound couch and two bamboo and net framed accent chairs, which ensemble around a straw-thatched rug. Four sleek chairs with white safari-type slipcovers on the other side of this room sit beside a beachy hardwood credenza with a large flatscreen TV mounted above it for entertainment. Colorful abstract art and tropical décor feature an urbane coastal style. A full hall bath that serves as a powder room and a new laundry area is also on this level.





The open state-of-the-art kitchen has nautical colors with a row of navy blue trimmed windows, blue double doors for the pantry, and a matching island accented by creamy white countertops. Luxury Matte White Café appliances with golden bronze hardware include a French-styled refrigerator freezer and a hooded gas range with an oven. 





The dining area has a rustic rectangular hardwood table with six tropical chairs featuring natural bamboo frames and white cushioned seats.





An open navy blue railed staircase leads to a sunny landing with a wall of windows that continues to the primary bedroom and two lovely guest suites on the second floor. The primary bedroom has a queen size bed with a rich straw-woven frame and headboard beside a captivating sepia-toned forest mural. A regal blue table and a slender carved hardwood desk with a handsome black spindle-backed chair flank the bedside.





The luxurious ensuite bath has individual sink vanity cabinets with bronze framed mirrors and faucets. It also features a deep soaking tub, a separate glass-walled shower lavished with veined white marble tile, and a professionally organized walk-in closet.





This primary bedroom has access to a covered balcony with sliding shutter windows over carved silhouettes of pine trees on the railings below. Three white cushioned chaise lounge chairs with black ebony frames and a unique chic tropical dining table for two provide a romantic, relaxing setting.





One guest bedroom has white cottage-styled furnishings with a queen size bed, while the other is flourished with orange sherbet interiors with a full bed. Colorful art throughout features a beach-inspired look.





Each guest suite has access to another balcony with sliding shutter windows with carved pine tree silhouette bottoms. This setting is completed with three cushioned chairs that have intricate tropical frames.





A staircase leads to the third floor with a bright bonus den living space. It features a decorative hardwood credenza with bamboo framed chairs near windows on one side and four plush royal blue vintage modern crescent-shaped bucket chairs on the other.





A loft-like guest bedroom has four twin daybeds fashioned with orange sherbet coloring and adjoining turquoise blue cabinetry with individual lower drawers. Besides all the beautiful appointments, curated furnishings, and stylish décor, this home also features extensive renovations. They include two newly zoned HVAC systems, a hot water heater, two water filtration systems, a washer/dryer, and Elfa closet organizers.





This incredible home is located in the enchanting Dutch West Indies Colonial-styled coastal village of Rosemary Beach. This sensational setting provides an idyllic lifestyle for privileged residents and their fortunate guests. A long, lush lawn serves as a village green where art shows, fun festivals, and old-fashioned Americana-styled family gatherings are featured throughout the year. It provides heavenly views of the jewel-toned gulf from its dune top location. This is especially true as you meander down to the Western Green Village beach access point from Barret Square on Scenic 30A. As it slopes down toward the sugary shoreline, the sides are filled with shops, bistros, and townhomes, which make you feel like you are somewhere in Europe instead of on the Emerald Coast. Rosemary Beach is entirely walkable due to its small size, with the beautiful beach, multiple swimming pools, tennis courts, and a fitness center available for residents and their fortunate guests.





This lavishly furnished, award-winning four-bedroom home with five full baths is listed at $3,900,000, which comes in at $1,330.15 per square foot. Currently, there are only seven other homes for sale in Rosemary Beach, ranging from $4,700,000 for a five-bedroom property with 4,038 square feet up to $8,990,000 for a five-bedroom residence encompassing 3,800 square feet. These come in at a total average of $1,561.11 per square foot.


If you want to take advantage of this great purchase opportunity, contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales office at 877-392-6085. This unique and highly acclaimed home, offered at a highly competitive price, will not last long. Our friendly and professional team will provide you with a detailed comparative market analysis showing all the other homes listed for sale, any with pending contracts, and all those that have sold here within the past twelve months. Once you are fully informed, we will gladly schedule your personal and private tour. We look forward to working with you soon


 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 07:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Buy This Private Family Compound in Rosemary Beach</title>
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A captivating stately residence with 5,463 square feet is now offered for sale at 278 W Water St. in the highly sought-after world of Rosemary Beach. This gracious manor home includes seven bedrooms with private ensuite luxury baths along with two additional half baths that serve as elegant powder rooms. This wonderful home could complete your family legacy and be passed down from one generation to the next. In the meantime, you could reside here yourself or use it as an incredible beach vacation home. Amazingly enough, it comes complete with comfortable furnishings and lavish coastal style décor.





This outstanding Scenic 30A location is steps away from the sugary shoreline and the Barbados community swimming pool. It features a large oval-shaped wading pool at the end of a lovely landscaped sun patio, an adjoining rectangular swimming pool, and convenient restroom facilities. Rosemary Beach is a highly privileged and charming Dutch West Indies-styled coastal village. It serves as a popular beach destination among “the rich and famous” due to the idyllic lifestyle it offers. Although completed in recent years, it distinctively resembles classic colonial-styled settlements with stepped gable rooftops, walled courtyards, and stately bearings. A long, lush lawn serves as a village green where outdoor concerts, family games, art shows, fun festivals, and seasonal firework celebrations are held. The soaring dune topped views of the glistening jewel-toned gulf waters are heavenly. This is especially true as you walk down to the Western Green village beach access point from Barret Square on 30A. As it meanders toward the bright white beach below, the street is filled with specialty shops, fashion boutiques, cafes, and upper-level townhomes. This serene setting makes you feel like you are somewhere in Europe instead of on the Emerald Coast. Rosemary Beach was designed to be entirely walkable due to its intimate size. Many swimming pools, tennis courts, and a fitness center in the village are available for residents to use, along with the beautiful beach.





As soon as you see the exteriors of this majestic three-story residence, you become enthralled. A paver stone driveway enters into a walled courtyard leading to an attached two-car climate-controlled garage with a large carriage house. The courtyard can park five additional cars, and there is a walk-in wine cellar located off to the side. This magnificent manor was created by the renowned Boheme Design Group and beautifully built by Galvas Construction. The masterful craftsmanship, attention to detail, opulent appointments, high-end materials, unique light fixtures, stone surfaces, sumptuous furnishings, and high-tech electronics would rival the finest homes in Rosemary Beach.





An elevator easily accesses all three floors. A staircase includes an open contemporarily styled bedroom landing with dramatic views into the carriage house living area. These spacious guest quarters include the living area, a full-sized state-of-the-art kitchen, a third-floor media room with an entire wall of unique plush bed couch seating, a four bunk bedroom, and two baths.





The lower level of the main house includes a handsome foyer with a stone floor leading into a lovely den with comfortable furnishings, a fireplace flanked by giant colonial-styled lanterns, and a wall of paneled sliding glass doors leading out to a private courtyard.





This private oasis includes a plunge pool with water that cascades down, providing a soothing sound of serenity. The sun patio features upscale furnishings, an outdoor kitchen with a built-in Green Egg and a wet bar for entertaining, two sets of suspended swings for kids as well as double levels of columned verandas overlooking the pool.





The main great room on the second floor includes the spacious living, dining, and kitchen areas. Two latte-toned couches and two white fashionable vintage-modern styled chairs face a regal fireplace mantle with a large flatscreen TV mounted above it for entertainment. This room exemplifies rustic elegance with the use of Venetian plaster, shiplap, and pecky cypress, which tastefully adorn the walls and ceilings. It also features loads of natural light from multiple windows and the towering ceilings, accentuating a spacious look. This home is filled with decorative art, paintings of seascapes, unique sculptures, marine life, and tropically inspired prints.





The open gourmet kitchen features a LaCranche gas range with a stunning black onyx-colored hood adorned with gleaming brass accents along with Subzero, Wolf, and Bosche appliances. A Scotsman ice maker, wine and beverage coolers are also featured. White veined quartz countertops and a cascaded kitchen island with leather seating invite you to enjoy favorite drinks, wine, and appetizers. Three nautically styled copper dome light fixtures with porthole glass openings on the bottoms are suspended above the island. The custom cabinetry throughout this fine kitchen includes sliding spice rack doors and plenty of space for all your culinary needs.





Every bedroom comes individually decorated and beautifully appointed, with large comfortable king-sized beds in six of them. All of the ensuite luxury baths are uniquely tiled in marble. They include brass fixtures by Kallista as well as WaterStone.





The luxurious master bath includes a large walk-in glass-walled shower and a deep soaking tub for soothing relaxation.





This outstanding forever home is listed at $8,250,000. Currently, only five other single-family residences are for sale in Rosemary Beach. They range in price from $4,250,000 for a 4,568 square foot home up to $5,999,500 for one that encompasses 5,155 square feet.


If you are looking to purchase a home of this caliber, contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate office today at 877-392-6085. We will provide you with complete details, a complimentary professional comparative market analysis, all pending contracts, and those that have sold within the past twelve months. Our Scenic 30A office is conveniently located nearby in Seacrest Beach. We can easily set up a private tour for this home or any comparable properties listed. We are happy to help you make your dream home become a reality


 
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Buy Newest Rosemary Beach Gulf Front Home</title>
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This multimillion-dollar home represents the “crème de la crème” of all gulf front residential properties 70 Windward Lane is a magnificent beachfront estate featuring a premier position high upon an ancient dune overlooking the glorious gulf. The home sits beside direct access to the beautiful beach below. It is located in the highly privileged and enchanting Dutch West Indies-styled coastal village of Rosemary Beach.





Rosemary Beach provides popular vacation residences for purchase among &quot;the rich and famous&quot; due to its captivating idyllic coastal lifestyle. It bears an uncanny resemblance to the classic charming Dutch Colonial-styled settlements in the West Indies with stepped gable rooftops and stately bearings. A long, lush lawn serves as a village green where art shows, fun festivals, and old-fashioned golden Americana-styled family gatherings are featured throughout the year. Its soaring dune-topped views of the gleaming gulf waters are absolutely heavenly. This is especially true as you meander down to the Western Green village beach access point from Barret Square on Scenic 30A. As it slopes down toward the sugary shoreline, the sides are filled with shops, restaurants, and townhomes, making you feel like you are somewhere in Europe instead of on the Emerald Coast. Rosemary Beach is entirely walkable due to its small size with multiple swimming pools, tennis courts, and a Fitness Center available for residents along with the beautiful beach.





This beachfront manor home exemplifies the very best of the properties offered here, with a total of seven bedrooms that include luxurious ensuite baths along with a half-bath powder room. It encompasses 4,115 square feet, including the primary residence and a separate guest house with a charming courtyard. They come complete with comfortable tropically-styled furnishings and vibrant, colorful décor. The breathtaking setting of this home sweeps you away to a wonderful, rustically elegant world of its own.





A gated entrance beside the two-car garage individually adorned with vintage carriage lanterns leads into a walled-in courtyard shared by the main house and separate guest quarters. A limestone patio includes rich woven framed furnishings with cushioned seating gathered around a stucco chimney fireplace for the occasional chilly evening. An outdoor kitchen features a large stainless steel gas grill, a Wet Bar, a small refrigerator, and a wine cooler provided for hospitable entertainment. An outdoor shower is available to wash off sandy feet since the beach is steps away.





The spacious open living, dining, and kitchen area is located on the second floor. This Great Room includes high beamed ceilings, walls of windows, and glass doors that provide stunning panoramic views of the spectacular seascape. The glass doors lead out to verandas on two sides which offer gorgeous gulf front vistas. A white couch and two dove gray fashionable Vintage Modern accent chairs face a contemporarily styled rectangular gas fireplace with custom shelving on the side and an extra-large flatscreen TV above it for entertainment.





The dining area faces the gulf with three walls of panel paned floor-to-ceiling windows and glass side doors leading to a veranda. A thick rustic rectangular hardwood table with a unique carved patterned surface has place settings for eight with four cream-colored chairs on one side and a long wooden bench beside the window wall on the other.





On the other side of the living area, the state-of-the-art open kitchen features brushed stainless steel appliances with a French-styled refrigerator-freezer, a dishwasher, a large gas range with an oven, and separate microwave. White floor-to-ceiling custom cabinetry dovetails seamlessly with subway brick tiled backsplash. A gleaming kitchen island with a sink and three round Vintage Modern steel stools are provided for entertainment.





The Master Bedroom spans the entire top floor with a high vaulted ceiling, a large brick fireplace, and a queen-sized bed anchored with a charming brown leather captain's trunk. The bed faces a soaring arched glass French door flanked by curved windows that lead out to the furnished rooftop balcony. Here you can enjoy unlimited glowing views of the gulf that extend out into the southern horizon.





A Wet Bar beside it includes a refrigerator to provide favorite drinks while enjoying the private romantic views. Another set of glass doors lead out to a side balcony that looks down the beach towards the west.





The luxurious ensuite bath features a custom-built double vanity dressing cabinet, a free-standing deep soaking tub, and a unique triple glass panel walled shower with a big round interior porthole window.





The Guest House provides lavish private quarters as well. It includes loads of windows for natural light and a white safari slip-covered couch that faces a flatscreen TV. An intimate dining table for two sits next to one of the windows.





The open kitchenette features a brushed stainless steel glass-topped range with an oven, a square refrigerator, an icemaker, along with a white counter bar with three sleek, stylish raised chairs for drinks and dining.





A bedroom with a built-in daybed is off the living area that also houses a large washer and dryer.





A full bath on this level doubles as a powder room and includes another glass panel walk-in shower with bench seating.





This guest house's spacious loft-like Master Suite is upstairs with a vaulted ceiling decorated by multiple panels of flat beam frames done in rich dark hardwood. A large bed is centered beneath this handsome framing on an oval porthole window and flanked by two floating wooden bedside tables.





This forever family home with seven bedrooms and 4,115 square feet is offered at $11,900,000. Currently, there are only three other comparable homes listed for sale in this area. They include one listed at $9,995,000 for a five-bedroom residence with 4,440 square feet in adjacent Alys Beach. Another is priced at $12,990,000 for a five-bedroom home with 5,231 square feet at the gated Paradise by the Sea neighborhood. Finally, another listing in Alys Beach is offered at $13,895,000 for a six-bedroom palace with 7,173 square feet. Only one of the other two listed is a gulf front property located in Paradise by the Sea.





If you are shopping for the most premier beach vacation homes in this area, contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate office today at 877-392-6085. We will provide you with complete details, including a Comparative Market Analysis, all pending contracts, and those that have sold within the past twelve months. Our Scenic 30A office is conveniently located nearby in Seacrest Beach. We will be more than happy to set up a private tour for any properties you are interested in viewing.


 
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Most Affordable Home for Sale in Rosemary Beach</title>
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This charming three-bedroom property for sale at 42 Trimingham Lane is currently the least expensive home for sale in Rosemary Beach. It is value-priced at $1,399,000 — other three-bedroom homes for sale in Rosemary Beach range from $1,549,000 to $1,997,000.





Rosemary Beach has some of the highest-priced properties in South Walton along Scenic 30A due to its captivating idyllic coastal village style. It bears an uncanny classic resemblance to the charming Dutch Colonial styled settlements in the West Indies with stepped gable rooftops and stately bearings. A long, lush lawn serves as a village green where art shows, holiday festivals, and old fashioned golden Americana family picnic gatherings are featured throughout the year. Its high dune topped view of the gleaming waters of the jewel tone gulf are quite stunning. This is especially true as you meander down to the Western Green village beach access point from Barret Square on Scenic 30A. Both sides of the street as it slopes down toward the sugary shoreline are filled with shops, bistros, and townhomes that make you feel like you are somewhere in Europe instead of the coast of Northwest Florida. Rosemary Beach is entirely walkable due to its size with a number of swimming pools, tennis courts, and a Fitness Center available along with the beautiful private beach.





This furnished two-story Rosemary Beach home with three bedrooms encompasses 1,748 square feet; however, it also has a third-story bonus Tower Room that may be used as extra guest quarters as it comes with double twin window seat beds.





Other furnishings are also included throughout, so this home is ready for its new owners to use as soon as you close the purchase contract. Besides being a permanent primary residence or family vacation home, this property may also be rented out for lucrative vacation rental income. Annual gross rental income is projected to come in at almost $100,000 per year. Our highly esteemed Ocean Reef Resorts property management division represents many vacation rentals for owners, and we would be happy to provide you with historical annual gross rental data for comparable properties upon request.





This home exudes gracious charm with a columned center veranda, and a side screened porch that looks out across low Palmetto Palms toward a boardwalk and a fountain nearby. Twin Adirondack chairs on the veranda, as well as the easily accessible porch, invite you to sit back, relax, and enjoy your favorite adult beverages. The screen porch features tall ceilings to capture the Gulf breezes, upscale wicker love seats with thick white cushions, and double ottoman basket trunks for drinks or snacks.





It is also accessed through a draped portal from the downstairs Master Suite, which is furnished with a tropical flair.





Another lovely suite on the other side of the veranda has creamy white cottage styled furnishings. Two full baths are conveniently nearby.





There is also a bunk room with four beds toward the rear part of this home.





Out back, there is a private swimming pool with a nicely landscaped patio that includes an umbrella table and chairs to allow you to enjoy poolside dining.





An open Great Room with a vaulted ceiling encompasses the living, dining, and kitchen portions of this home, which are upstairs on the second level. Gleaming natural hardwood flooring flows throughout with molasses tones, and chocolate-colored accents create a rich look.





A wraparound latte toned couch off to one side under a row of windows provides a wonderfully comfortable seating ensemble facing a wall-mounted flatscreen TV for entertainment.





The open state of the art kitchen features brushed stainless steel appliances richly accented by chocolate brown custom cabinetry and sandy marzipan toned granite-topped counter bars.





An inviting alcove with windows on three sides is centered by a unique oyster shell light fixture above a sleek ebony topped rectangular table, which is surrounded by a wraparound cushioned couch for charming dining.





In one corner of the open living area is a chic, stylish spiral staircase that leads up to the Tower Room that is flanked on two sides by glass doors leading out to a two-sided balcony. This level also features a half bath powder room for added convenience.





Contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office at 877-392-6085 to make plans today to take a private tour of this value-priced high-end home since it may not be on the market for long. We can provide complete details and an important Comparative Market Analysis of all properties listed. If you have yet to discover the enchanting village of Rosemary Beach, prepare to be amazed


 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2020 07:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Buy Vern Yip’s Rosemary Beach House</title>
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The talented Vern Yip and his partner Craig Koch built a gorgeous home for their family in the prestigious picturesque, charming village of Rosemary Beach, Florida after purchasing over half an acre at 384 West Water Street in 2013. The corner lot location beside a quiet pedestrian pathway is just steps away from the bright white sand beach and provides lovely gulf views.





Photo: David A. LandThis home was featured on HGTV as a showcase beach home since Vern has been on Trading Places, hosted Deserving Designs and was a judge on Design Star. Vern, who has a degree in architecture, designed it himself and provided chic interior furnishings, which come with the purchase price.


The 2,828 square foot three-story home has classic white stucco exteriors and features a beautiful Dutch Colonial Caribbean style design that exemplifies Rosemary Beach. The high pitched gambrel roofing with flared eaves, multi-light windows, bedroom balcony, and pergola styled open deck are stunning. The first floor includes three Guest Suites, all of which include a private bath. Bunk Beds are tucked off the hallway behind a sliding barn door, which their two kids adored even though they each had bedrooms of their own. A glass panel railed staircase ascends to the second floor, which is all open to incorporate the living, dining, and kitchen areas.





Comfortable furniture groupings have a fashionable Mid Century Vintage Modern look. This is accentuated by colorful floor to ceiling custom drapes that flank each one of the windows on three walls. Dazzling bowls of glass and vibrant, colorful artwork provide a flamboyant Floridian flair. 





The state of the art kitchen includes rustic tropically inspired stool seating beside a quartz-topped open bar, stainless steel appliances, a commercial six burner gas range oven, a French cabinet styled refrigerator freezer and a Butler’s Pantry.





This home was made for entertaining since twin portals of glass doors lead out to a stylish living area with an open pergola roof, upscale outdoor furnishings, a bar and the first rooftop plunge pool completed in Rosemary Beach. Flared separate decorative gables at each end of the patio deck are flanked by giant lanterns that provide a classic, opulent look. Enchanting views include the distant gulf and the lovely village.





The Master Bedroom encompasses the entire third floor and features a four posted metal framed king sized bed, a sitting area, dark chocolate colored wood tile flooring with shag rugs, a romantic viewing balcony as well as more of Vern’s creations of drapes and linens. A Master Closet and extra laundry are conveniently nearby.





The sumptuous Master Bath has individual raised cabinet vanities with sleek black granite tops, a tall free standing rectangular soaking tub, and a large glass-walled walk-in shower. Vern Yip’s home is priced at $5,295,000 for 2,828 square feet coming in at $1872.35 per square foot. Thirty-nine other houses are for sale in Rosemary Beach ranging from $1,600,000 for a two bedroom home with 1,410 square feet up to $10,900,000 for a six bedroom home with 5,208 square feet. If you are a fortunate Rosemary Beach buyer contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office for a professional real estate consultation, a complimentary Comparative Market Analysis, detailed information and touring appointments at 877-392-6085. Accurate gross investment vacation rental income estimates are also available if interested.


 
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        <title>Who Lives in Destin?</title>
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Ocean Reef Resorts has had the privilege of providing fine distinctive privately owned vacation rentals in Destin since 1982. Generations of guests have happily stayed every year at one of our professionally managed properties along with kids and even grandkids. It has become a wonderful passed down family tradition. This is not a surprise since the shimmering white crystalline beaches and jeweled waters of the glowing gulf continually receive national accolades. Our guests have made this their BEACH “home away from home”  


Who Visits Destin


They are in good company. The average income of visiting families is $178,600. It is a convenient “drive to” destination for many since 82 take a car down to see us and 72 bring their kids since this is a very family friendly place to be. About 76 come from cities in the Southeast and Texas. Most visitors are from these top five cities: Atlanta 18; Dallas/Fort Worth 10; Birmingham &amp; Nashville 6 and Houston 5. An extensive study revealed that while here 98 go to the beach, 93 eat in restaurants, 83 spend relaxing leisure time with their families and 73 go shopping. In 2018 visitors to the Emerald Coast rated overall enjoyment of their vacation experience at a 9.2 on a scale of 1 to10 and 95 plan to come back. A full 20 in the current year are first-time visitors.  


Celebrities in Destin







Destin, Miramar Beach and the lovely coastal villages established along Scenic 30A in South Walton also have visitors who are famous national celebrities and some of them have homes here. Tom Cruise was spotted years ago at Café 30A with his wife at the time Nicole Kidman. John Travolta was seen on Holiday Isle. Jim Carrey and Laura Linney were in Seaside almost twenty years ago when they filmed on location there for a fantasy comedy called “The Truman Show”. Wayne Rogers who played Trapper John on the popular TV show “Mash” retired to Kelly Plantation.  Political strategists James Carville and Mary Maitland and singer Jessica Simpson have recently been spotted in Seaside at Bud &amp; Alleys. Actress Katie Holmes and her daughter Suri spent Memorial Day weekend in Rosemary Beach. Garth Brooks and Tricia Yearwood fly down there from Nashville on a regular basis for vacations. Other celebrities and sometime residents who have homes here include Britney Spears, Sheryl Crow (who frequents the Red Bar in Grayton Beach), Jessica Simpson, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, and Keith Urban. Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and his two time Super Bowl winning brother, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, have been seen at Baytowne enjoying seasonal festivities. Other football players who spotted here include Cam Newton, Kevin Greene, Jason Elam, Keith Brooking, Danny Wuerffel along with basketball legend Michael Jordan. Peyton and Eli Manning, Cam Newton and Danny Wuerffel have homes here. Matthew McConaughey was on the Jimmy Kimmel Show and told him all about his love of Destin. Jimmy Kimmel asked him where it was located and McConaughey replied: “I’ll fly you down there” Celebrities who visit Destin love to do so incognito since besides the beautiful beaches and gorgeous gulf they are not bombarded by the paparazzi during their stays here. Those who own residences usually buy them through LLCs or under other names to maintain their privacy. Others who are not as private and maintain homes or luxury condos here include: Britney Spears in Destin;  Bestselling novelist John Grisham at Kelly Plantation; Vince Gill and Amy Grant at Seascape; Dallas Cowboy team owner Jerry Jones at Four Mile Village; members of the Sam Walton (Wal-mart) family, Keith Urban and Luke Bryan along Scenic 30A;  Republican political advisor Karl Rove in Rosemary Beach; former Governor Mike Huckabee, (father of White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee-Sanders)  in Blue Mountain Beach.  An acclaimed celebrity hairstylist from Hollywood named Scott Tyler moved to Grayton Beach a few years ago to semi-retire and opened a salon there. His previous clients included Barbara Walters, Madonna, Kathy Bates, Sharon Stone, Diane Sawyer, Marisa Tomei, Leeza Gibbons and even Frankie Avalon. Undoubtedly he’s told them all about it He was also the award-winning hairstylist for the Academy Awards for three years.  Country pop singer Jessica James Decker and nationally renowned chef Emeril Lagasse live in the exclusively gated residential enclave of Burnt Pine within the already gated community of Sandestin. Lagasse loves it here so much he hosted a walking tour of Harborwalk Village a few years ago on the Good Morning America News Program when they released results of a nationwide poll that declared Destin the Fourth Most Beautiful Place in America. After moving here he opened his own restaurant on Grand Boulevard.


Living in Destin





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Many others who have come down to play have bought to stay at least for family vacations since only 64 of homes in the Destin area are owner-occupied year round. Many rent out their homes or condos through Ocean Reef Resorts during a large part of the year but reserve them for their own use for special holidays or vacations. This helps provide lucrative income as well as certain tax benefits. Destin has a population of about 15,000 but of the 703 homes currently for sale, almost one third (228 of them) are priced $1,000,000 or more. They are in high demand since real estate appreciation has been averaging around 7 each year. Fortunately for most average buyers the median home price in Destin currently stands at  $279K while those in adjoining Miramar Beach are at $395K. If you want to join in to take advantage of owning your own place in paradise contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate division at 877-392-6085. Our staff of friendly professional Realtors can give you an in-depth market analysis of comparable properties for sale, annual rental income estimates for possible property investment and schedule a tour of homes you may be interested in seeing. We will be pleased to be of service



 


 
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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.”


Now





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>Rosemary Beach-ish Condo Priced to Sell</title>
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This exceptional 2,150 square foot three bedroom condominium is exclusive in two ways. First of all, it is located at A La Paix -  a private residential enclave that only contains four total units. Secondly, although it has a very prestigious highly sought after Rosemary Beach address, it is actually right next door in Seacrest Beach, enabling it to share the same privileged locale with a far less expensive price tag. A similarly sized three bedroom condo currently listed in Rosemary Beach with 1,992 square feet is priced at $1,755,000.



This larger 2,150 square foot unit is listed at $899,000. Currently, only three condos with the same number of bedrooms or more are listed for sale in Rosemary Beach. They include the one priced $1,755,000 with 1,992 square feet, one at $1,765,000 for 2,210 square feet and another with seven bedrooms at $6,900,000 for 6,932 square feet. This comes in averaging $935.87 per square foot, while this featured property comes in at $418.14 per square foot - less than half price compared to the others nearbyThe exteriors exude a charming Colonial Dutch West Indies architectural styling that blends seamlessly with the design of Rosemary Beach. A two car garage is on the first-floor level along with an elegant entry foyer with a dark marble floor, a laundry room and a dumbwaiter elevator to whisk groceries, bags or luggage conveniently upstairs to both levels.



The second floor has a spacious open concept designed area that incorporates the living, dining and cooking portions of this upscale residence. The fine comfortable furnishings and distinctive décor are all included in the purchase price. They have an enchanting beach-chic style that dovetails natural materials like driftwood into relaxed casual elegance. Handsome hickory toned hardwood flooring throughout provides a rich simple look while a creamy marble encased fireplace acts as a focal point and is able to provide warmth. The floors are beautifully accented by chocolate colored baseboards, wide window frames and crown molding that soars above the top of the tall ceilings.



Stately open portals with atrium styled windows above each one lead from the living area into both the formal dining room and state of the art kitchen, which features gorgeous glowing richly toned floor to ceiling custom cabinetry. A long rectangular center island with seating has a mottled granite top with a gas range and sink. Another sink sits beneath one of the windows on the other side, and all the gleaming stainless steel appliances are high end. The connecting dining room has two double windows and a burgundy-toned hardwood dining table with eight sleek creamy chairs that sit beneath a simple vintage iron cast chandelier with candled bulbs. The spacious bedrooms on the third floor are beautifully appointed, include en-suite luxury baths and have access to a lovely lanai.


A La Paix has use of the large heated oval Village Pool festooned by a fountain in its center as well as the massive Seacrest Beach North Community Pool. A Beach Tram can take you to the beach, but wonderful restaurants, bistros, galleries, and shops are a short stroll away.


For more detailed information contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office today for a professional consultation and schedule an appointment to tour at 877-392-6085.

 
 
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        <title>Rosemary Beach Private School for Sale</title>
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Attention commercial real estate investors and business property rental owners. Location meets opportunity in the heart of Rosemary Beach. Seven commercial units are available for sale all in one package at 82 South Barrett Square.



This premier location is in the exceedingly prestigious preplanned village of Rosemary Beach at the eastern end of Scenic 30A. It sits right on the south village square less than 30 yards down the green from the Rosemary Beach Village Hall. This highly visible four-story building also straddles the corner of Scenic 30A. It is completed in the same classic Dutch Colonial architectural style that that is embraced by the rest of this charming village. The first floor has space occupied by a popular restaurant and retail shops.



The seven units for sale are located on the second-floor wrapping around all sides of the building and totaling 8,073 square feet. Much of this space has been leased by a successful private school that is vacating the building to move to larger leased space in June.



The interior space includes an elevator lobby, travertine marble tile flooring, a richly paneled reception area with a custom built desk, upscale public bathrooms and an employee kitchenette with custom cabinetry, granite topped countertops, a wet bar, microwave ovens, a mini refrigerator and a dishwasher.  


This property is priced at $5,852,925 for the 8,073 square feet of total space which averages the list price at $725 per square foot. Currently, there is only one other commercial space for sale in Rosemary Beach which is the first-floor street level of one unit at 72 Main Street a short distance away. It is listed for $1,750,000 and comprises 1,256 total square feet which average to a list price at 1,393 per square foot. Current leases in the area for all commercial space runs from $3,000 to $6,000 monthly for 1,347 square feet at The Villages of South Walton, which is a very short distance away on Scenic 30A.  The average lease price comes in at $3.35 per square foot.  The newest retail development near Rosemary Beach named 30Avenue has space available for lease that ranges from $5,227 per month for 2,240 square feet ($2.33 psf average) up to $10,149 per month for 3,383 square feet ($3 psf average).


For more detailed information about this unique commercial opportunity and to schedule a tour contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office today at (877) 392-6085.

 
 
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