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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>30A Homes for Sale for Powerball Winners</title>
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Imagine waking up to the news that you've just become the newest billion-dollar Powerball winner. As the reality of this incredible fortune sinks in, your dreams begin to shape up — and what's dreamier than investing in an exquisite home that speaks volumes of your newfound affluence? As we've seen, billion-dollar Powerball victories are becoming less of a rarity, from the $1.58 billion jackpot split three ways in 2016, to the stunning $2.04 billion win in Altadena, California, in 2022 and the most recent win of $1.08 billion in July 2023 by Mr. Edwin Castro, who indulged in two multimillion-dollar homes.





To the fortunate individual in California who clinched last night's jackpot and any future winners: Welcome to the exclusive club. Scenic 30A offers a collection of opulent homes ripe for ownership that would be the perfect testament to such a grand achievement. As for the rest of us, let's keep playing and dreaming - because who knows? The next draw might just have your name on it.


Let us usher you through the architectural marvels of Northwest Florida's Scenic 30A, a union of luxury and nature's tranquility. Whether you're the latest Powerball billionaire or an aficionado of unparalleled grandeur, these homes stand as testimonies to exquisite craftsmanship, ready to captivate your senses. Delve deeper into a trio of Santa Rosa Beach coastal treasures, each weaving its own narrative of lavishness, awaiting the discerning eye that dares to dream big.



The Dutch Colonial Crown of 30A





3504 E. County 30A, Santa Rosa Beach


Experience the pinnacle of lavish living at this newly minted jewel overlooking the radiant gem-like Gulf in Seagrove Beach. Designed by the esteemed Archiscapes &amp; Cronk Duch group from Palm Beach, this Dutch Colonial masterpiece offers 8,200 square feet of sheer elegance. With nine bedrooms, each a sanctuary with its own deluxe ensuite, and panoramic views of the Gulf's majesty, this home is a canvas painted with the brushstrokes of luxury. Notable features include a detached Carriage House suite, elevators for breezy transitions between floors, a mesmerizing saltwater pool scene, and gourmet culinary stations boasting Miele appliances. An architectural fortress, this home stands proudly on its private beach, ensuring uninterrupted tranquility. Priced at $25,000,000, indulge in sophistication at $3,048.78 per square foot.



Martha's Vineyard Magic on 30A





4603 W. County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach


Marvel at this 11,426-square-foot Santa Rosa Beach mansion, an ode to regal living. With nine bedrooms, most of which come with breathtaking ensuite baths, and verandas that offer heart-stirring vistas of the Gulf, this home is a haven for the crème de la crème. Its Martha's Vineyard-inspired exterior exudes timeless beauty. Inside, luxuries unfold with two state-of-the-art kitchens, a climate-controlled Wine Room, and a third-floor oasis that houses an expansive Primary Bedroom, a personal theater, gym, and spa. Embrace the epitome of elegance for $22,500,000 at $1,969.19 per square foot.



Contemporary Gulfside Grandeur





41 Sea Walk Circle, Santa Rosa Beach


Venture into this four-story contemporary marvel, nestled in the elite enclave of Seagrove Beach on Scenic 30A. This 6,608 square-foot wonder is a symphony of six bedrooms, each with spa-like ensuites. Not one, but five of these are primary suites, promising unrivaled comfort. Unique features include a first-floor plunge pool, a rooftop infinity pool, and heartwarming interiors adorned with Pecky Cypress and century-old beams. Every floor offers a unique ambiance, from a cozy bunk room perfect for gatherings to a sun-soaked top-floor living area that opens up to an infinity pool with arresting gulf views. Luxurious living finds new meaning in this home, where every corner speaks of unmatched elegance.


For the Powerball Billionaire with a penchant for creating something uniquely their own, the chance to build a magnum opus on the Gulf awaits. Here are two pristine parcels, each offering a slice of heaven, ready to be transformed into your forever dream home.



Bannerman Estates: Nature's Masterpiece on Bannerman Lane





This sprawling seven-acre haven sits majestically in the esteemed, gated community of Bannerman Estates. But what makes it an irreplaceable gem is its direct adjacency to both the shimmering Gulf and the ethereal Little Redfish Lake—a Coastal Dune Lake rarity. Such lakes are nature's miracles, offering a unique blend of spring-fed waters seasoned by tidal influxes. A sanctuary for myriad wildlife it's an ecologist's dream. This property, with its regal dune providing an unparalleled view of the Gulf, estuary, and over 660 feet of your own private beach, is the canvas for a home worthy of its grandeur. Offered at $11,000,000, it's an invitation to craft a legacy.



Seaside Splendor: The Heartbeat of 30A





Nestled in the world-renowned coastal village of Seaside, this beachfront property promises more than just a home—it promises a lifestyle. Seaside, with its verdant amphitheater, opulent Royal Palm trees, and a thriving hub of eateries, boutiques, and art galleries, is the essence of coastal charm. Imagine a home just steps away from lively concerts, vibrant festivals, and the mesmerizing fireworks that light up the Seaside skies. Approved for a three-story main residence and an attached two-story guesthouse, this plot is primed for a coastal mansion spanning up to 5,200 square feet.



For the connoisseur with a vision, the Gulf Coast offers these untouched canvases. Whether you crave the serenity of a natural paradise or the vibrancy of a cultural hub, your dream backdrop awaits. Embark on a journey of crafting a home that is not just a space but an experience.


Should you be the enviable winner of the billion-dollar Powerball, or perhaps a victor in life's grand game of fortune, contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales office at 877-392-6085 to be your compass through the most prestigious real estate on 30A. We are dedicated to presenting you with a meticulous Comparative Market Analysis, detailing all properties within your purview: those available, under contract, and those sold in the past year. Your journey of acquisition deserves nothing but informed choices and seamless transitions. Grant us the pleasure of curating your personal tour through the epitome of luxury and elegance. Your exceptional journey awaits, and we are eager to pave your way to greatness.


 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Snapped Up in a Day: 1-Bedroom Beachfront Home in Seaside</title>
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Over the past twenty years or so, Scenic 30A has become the top destination among the rich and famous - and Seaside was the original epicenter. This iconic picture-perfect coastal village received international architectural acclaim for creating the first pedestrian-friendly (i.e., &quot;walkable&quot;) town in the world. This beachfront home at 2094 E Scenic County Hwy 30A is a testament to the continued desire to have a home here, even if it isn't a primary residence. This 784-square-foot home was listed for $2,650,000 and went under contract in a day





This is in large part due to the idyllic privileged lifestyle found here along one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire nation. The shimmering crystalline shoreline and glowing jewel-toned waters of the gulf are stunning. The beach is as white as sugar, and the gorgeous gulf dazzles. Seaside was created in 1981 by the renowned Duany Plater-Zyberk, who introduced what famously became known as &quot;New Urbanism.&quot; It was created to resemble the kind of &quot;seaside&quot; community that was a part of the golden Americana-styled towns established in the early 1900s. This captivating coastal village beside the beautiful beach is centered around an outdoor amphitheater lined with royal palm trees. The rest of the village includes park-like courtyards, galleries, boutiques, specialty shops, Old Florida-styled homes, restaurants, and bars. It hosts outdoor concerts, fun lavish festivals year-round, family amusements, and colorful seasonal fireworks celebrations. It received national recognition in the popular comic science fiction movie &quot;The Truman Show&quot; with Jim Carrey and Laura Linney in 1998. It was filmed here on location serving as the fictitious village of &quot;Seahaven Island. Unbeknownst to Truman, the whole town is a backdrop façade since he, as the star of the show, has his entire life filmed 24 hours a day for a popular show that is on TV for decades. All the characters are also acting their parts as his parents, friends, and even his wife until he starts to question his life.





This two-story tall home resembles a white Greek temple on the gulf side with two levels of columned verandas that span its width to take full advantage of the sensational seascape. It is nestled high upon a sugary dune filled with flourishing Live Oak trees, Palmetto palms, and Magnolias. The front of the house has a white picket fence and faces Scenic 30A, just a short stroll away from the Seaside village center. It was completed in 1993 along with only five others, and they have become a local landmark of Seaside design.





The open living area upstairs is filled with abundant natural light from multiple windows and a glass door that leads out to the columned gulf front veranda. It includes a sleek white wraparound couch, a flatscreen TV on an ebony black console, and a charming gas-fired Franklin stove for use on a chilly night.





A white wraparound couch and a raised table with four chairs on the veranda provide seating to view the spectacular sparkling scenery. Views of the luminescent jeweled gulf extend as far as one can see into the sunny southern horizon. A tall, regal, columned Greek-styled gazebo that serves as one of Seaside's elaborate beach access points can be easily seen near the southwest.





The open kitchen features white custom cabinetry, a romantic dining area with a table for two, brushed stainless steel appliances, an under-counter refrigerator freezer, and a two-burner electric range top.





The spacious primary bedroom is situated on the first floor. It boasts rich hardwood flooring, creamy white shiplap walls, and open truss ceilings for an enchanting cottage-styled look. It has a queen size bed, a decorative straw woven chair, and a white dresser. 





It looks out upon a wide-open portal that leads out to the columned veranda. It includes two armchairs with tropical white cover slips where you may enjoy the gulf breezes and a unique free-standing soaking tub for refreshment.





The ensuite bath indoors includes a white-topped sink vanity cabinet and a walk-in shower adorned with gleaming white subway brick tile.





This unique beachfront home is pending a contract at the list price of $2,650,000, which comes in at $3,533.33 per square foot. The actual price paid will be posted when the contract closes. There is one other pending contract for an opulent six-bedroom residence with 5,535 square feet, which was listed at $12,895,000, or $2329.72 per square foot. The price paid for this home will be posted after the closing date.





Currently, there are five other homes listed for sale in Seaside ranging in price from $1,895,000 for a two-bedroom home with 1,360 square feet up to $6,200,000 for a five-bedroom beachfront residence that includes 3,417 square feet. These total listings come in at $1,082.31 per square foot. There have been three sales of beachfront homes in Seaside, which ranged in price from $2,533,000 for a two-bedroom residence with 1,174 square feet up to $6,659,000 for a five-bedroom home with 4,048 square feet. They all closed at an average of $1,879.18 per square foot.





If you are interested in purchasing a beachfront vacation home of this caliber in Seaside, contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Seals team today at 877-392 6085. We will provide you with a detailed comparative market analysis showing all five other beachfront homes currently listed for sale, pending contracts, and those that have sold here within the past twelve months. We can also provide annual gross rental income figures for comparable vacation homes from our respected Ocean Reef Resorts property management division. Once you are fully informed about the Seaside real estate market, we can set up private tours for those homes you may want to see in person. We look forward to serving you soon


 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 07:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Buy this Double Townhome in Seaside</title>
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A unique double townhome located in sensational Seaside is available for sale at 202 West Ruskin Place. This specific locale, originally created as an artist colony, is centered around a courtyard adorned with live oak trees. The coastal residence is combined of two townhomes and the only one of its kind in Seaside. It can serve as an opulent coastal residence as well as a profitable rental income property. The six-bedroom home encompasses a total of 5,526 square feet with six full bathrooms and two half-bath powder rooms. These townhomes were renovated to include lavish upscale appointments for a residence on the upper two levels and an art gallery with a studio apartment on the first floor, providing lucrative rental income.





Iconic Seaside along Scenic 30A received international fame and acclaim when it was first created in the mid-1980s. Its pedestrian-friendly, charming, Americana-styled architecture and meticulous village plan ushered in the &quot;New Urbanism&quot; town design. It provides an idyllic lifestyle in a precious piece of paradise with a finite number of properties that have always been in high demand and usually command top dollar. Intimate coastal village planning is apparent throughout, with an easy walk to multiple arbors that connect to the beautiful beach. The captivating center of this golden Americana-styled village includes a lawn and amphitheater lined with royal palm trees that features outdoor concerts and fun festivals. It is ringed by a nice array of restaurants, friendly beach bars, specialty shops, boutiques, galleries, an old-fashioned grocery market with a wine shop, and a lovely chapel.





This luxury townhome stands three stories tall and features an enchanting New Orleans French Quarter-styled exterior design. The ground level includes an outdoor gated paver stone patio with a wrought iron border fence overlooking the lovely shaded open courtyard area. Regal arched golden mahogany glass doors flanked by matching windows provide entry. They are crowned above by white columned verandas open from some of the bedrooms.





The stylishly appointed entry foyer includes honey-toned hardwood flooring, a suspended staircase, and a private elevator that conveniently leads to the top two levels. The five-bedroom coastal residence can serve as your special seaside residence with an established gallery, while a tenant may also reside if placed with a short-term vacation rental company. Renovations included custom brass accented tile selections, white Carrera Marble vanities, inlaid custom cabinetry, a state-of-the-art kitchen, honey-toned hardwood flooring, along with brass and polished nickel hardware.





A modern glass-railed staircase leads up to the third floor's bright open living, dining, and kitchen area. It includes a double window and five additional sets of double glass doors leading to another furnished sundeck. Two dining areas are part of the living space, including the state-of-the-art kitchen.





This gourmet kitchen features white Calcutta marble countertops, an entertainment island with seating, designer lighting, brushed stainless steel commercial-grade appliances with a Sub-Zero refrigerator-freezer, and a wine cooler.





The bright, expansive space is filled with abundant light accentuated by a towering open glass-topped center with an elegant spiral staircase that leads up to a rooftop pavilion. This opulent glass pavilion connects to an open sun terrace that spans across 1,600 square feet providing panoramic 360-degree views of the village around it and the glistening gulf in the distance.





This combined townhome has a beautifully furnished primary bedroom, two guest bedrooms, and a bunk room on the second level. They all feature multiple floor-to-ceiling double glass doors leading to the balcony or a sun deck. Six sets of double glass doors provide access to the open sundeck above four carports in the back. Each bedroom is individually decorated with plush comfortable coastal and cottage-styled furnishings.





An additional primary bedroom off the top floor living area features a luxurious ensuite bath adorned with Carrera Marble, double vanities, a long deep soaking tub, and a walk-in shower. It has two sets of double glass doors leading out to window balconies overlooking the wooded courtyard below.





This unique townhome at Ruskin Place in Seaside can serve as a privileged private residence and a lucrative rental investment property. It is very competitively priced at $4,795,000, which comes in at only $867.72 per square foot. Currently, there is only one other home for sale in the highly sought-after Seaside community: a two-story tall home with five bedrooms and 3,360 square feet. It is listed at $3,790,000, which comes in at $1,127,98 per square foot.





If you are ready to take advantage of this rare offering, contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales team immediately at 877-392-6085. We can provide you with rental data and a complimentary comparative market analysis showing other homes for sale, pending contracts, and homes sold here within the last twelve months. Once you are fully informed, we can happily schedule your private tour. We look forward to working with you soon


 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 07:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Buy Renovated 3-Story Gulf-View Seaside Townhome</title>
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This premium three-story townhome boasts an outstanding location at 202 Ruskin Pl in the iconic Seaside. Just the location alone offers a prestigious setting in the artistic section of Seaside known as Ruskin Place. This small &quot;artist colony&quot; features galleries, specialty shops, and other enchanting shopping destinations. They border a lush lawn courtyard surrounded by Live Oak trees and lovely gardens, which are a close distance away from the central village amphitheater.





Just a short stroll away from all the Seaside concerts, festive activities, shopping adventures, and the bright white crystalline shoreline, this location cannot be more perfect. Seaside was the first idyllic coastal village established along Scenic 30A in the 1980s. It received international architectural acclaim for its creative pedestrian-friendly design, which was the first of its kind in the world. The other coastal villages that followed were not established until the early 2000s. Since then, Scenic 30A has become a popular setting among buyers due to its pristine natural beauty and picture-perfect coastal villages. When you purchase a property here, it is more than a home. It's a lifestyle.





This classically styled townhome distinctively resembles the captivating architecture found in the old French Quarter of New Orleans. The charming exteriors include a small gated entry patio with two levels of wrought iron railed open verandas above that overlook the park-like setting. It encompasses 5,526 square feet of amazing space, including six bedrooms with luxury ensuite baths and two additional half baths serving as convenient powder rooms. Four highly sought-after deeded parking spaces are provided for owners in a garage under the building. The first floor is being used as upscale retail space, as are many of the townhomes in this arty neighborhood. This can provide extra income for prospective owners if so desired for the rented retail space or a studio apartment. A regal tall arched double glass door leads into the entry foyer with an elevator near a floating staircase that connects to the two upper levels providing convenient access.





The expansive open concept designed living, dining, and kitchen areas are on the upper third-floor level. This space with beach-washed hardwood flooring has abundant natural light, multiple windows, and five floor-to-ceiling French doors leading to an open balcony with a built-in gas grill for outdoor entertainment.





A large unique, raised skylight pergola which crowns the rooftop sits directly above the dining area, which also features a gleaming chrome sconce chandelier.





The large open kitchen features top-of-the-line brushed stainless steel appliances with a side-by-side refrigerator freezer, double ovens, a white quartz-topped island with a gas range and seating, a wet bar, and a wine cooler for entertaining.





A spiral staircase graciously leads up to the glass pergola resembling a Victorian solarium that provides entry onto an open rooftop sundeck. This entertainment space provides stunning panoramic views of the coastal village and the glittering jewel-toned gulf waters in the distance. Sunsets are absolutely heavenly here, and the views of the scenery are sensational.





The master bedroom and other guest quarters are on the second floor. A triple set of double glass French doors lead out to an open veranda from the master bedroom that overlooks the lavishly landscaped courtyard grounds. Three other beautifully appointed guest quarters also have direct access to their own romantic balconies.





They all feature luxurious private ensuite baths adorned with white quartz countertops. They feature large glass-walled walk-in showers, while the master bedroom also includes a deep free-standing soaking tub for pampered relaxation.





This townhome with 5,526 square feet is listed at $6,995,000, which comes in at $1,265.83 per square foot. This is the largest property available for sale in Seaside. Currently, there are only five other residential properties listed for sale in Seaside priced from $2,100,000 for a two-bedroom condo with 1,320 square feet up to $6,500,000 for a residence with four bedrooms that includes 3,784 square feet. The combined average for these five listings is $1,620.30 per square foot.





If you are ready to take advantage of this great buying opportunity for a very large, wonderfully unique Seaside townhome, contact Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales at 877-392-6085. This property is a great-priced offering and will not be on the market long. We will provide you with a complete comparative market analysis showing details on all comparable properties currently for sale, pending contracts, and those that have sold here within the past twelve months. We look forward to scheduling your private tour soon


 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Unique Seaside Commercial/Residential Opportunity</title>
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Real Estate opportunities like this do not come on the market often, especially in an iconic, internationally famous coastal village like Seaside. If you are in the position to purchase a lucrative rental investment property, be sure to check out 120 Quincy Circle.





Seaside received its claim to fame as the first masterplan community in the world that featured a pedestrian-friendly design. Residents are able to easily walk anywhere in the village from their gracious homes, including the lush lawn amphitheater lined with towering palm trees, fashion boutiques, restaurants with friendly bars, and the bright crystalline beach. This picture-perfect place was featured as the film background for the idyllic fake town of Seahaven Island in The Truman Show with Jim Carrey back in the late 90s. The golden Americana design provides a captivating setting, and this charming village is a top destination among the “rich and famous” who have chosen it as one of their favorite beach vacation meccas.





This fabulous property is located towards village green near the gulf, which is at the entrance of fashionable Ruskin Place. This part of Seaside has long been known as a colony for artists and is a chic popular shopping destination. The enchanting park-like setting is often used for private parties, weddings, and receptions. It consists of three-story tall buildings that grace the lovely landscaped grounds. Many of them have art galleries or fashion boutiques on the first floor and private residences on the upper two levels. This property is one of those. The first-floor has a thriving retail establishment called Amore by the Sea which is owned by the seller. It specializes in coastal-styled decorative art, wall hangings, sculpture, antiques, jewelry, and clothing. This first-floor space encompasses 1,196 square feet. They wish to remain tenants to rent from the new owner through the end of this year.





The upper two floors have vacation residences, with one on each floor. These have been used as short-term rental properties since Seaside is a popular beach destination. Our highly acclaimed Ocean Reef Resorts property management division represents many vacation rentals for private owners along Scenic 30A. The gross annual rental income for four-bedroom properties in this area is around $186,375. If this residence was rented as two individual properties, the annual gross rental income would be around $93,000 per unit. The purchase of this rental investment property includes complete furnishings, which are conveyed on a turnkey basis. It is ready for rental or personal use when your contract is closed.





Both vacation residences are essentially the same size encompassing approximately 1,295 square feet. Each has two bedrooms and an open concept living, dining, and kitchen area. Beach washed parchment tiled flooring and rustic cottage-style furnishings provide a charming, comfortable setting. Each living area features sleek white tufted leather couches that wrap around two walls. Decorative art throughout includes vases, marine life sculptures, paintings of watery forest landscapes, flowers, and sea life.





The open kitchens have counter bars with seating, brushed stainless steel appliances, and cream-colored custom cabinetry.





Both dining areas include white rectangular tables with six crisscross-backed cottage-style chairs.





The master bedroom in each unit features contemporary and fashionable vintage modern furnishings and private ensuite baths.





The guest bedrooms have access to a full hall bath that doubles as a convenient powder room off the living area.





Columned verandas with comfortable furnishings span the width of the open interiors. Glass doors provide balcony access from the living area in one residence and the dining area in the other.





The biggest difference between the two residences is that the one on the third floor also has access to a spacious rooftop entertainment deck. It is accessible from a staircase that leads up from the veranda below. This large observation deck provides stellar 360-degree panoramic views of the village and the glittering gulf in the distance. It is perfect for entertaining since it includes lounge furniture, a fire pit with four chairs, and a dining table for six.





This unique residential and commercial investment property with 3,784 square feet in the heart of Seaside is listed at $6,500,000. Comparable properties that have sold here in Seaside within the last twelve months range in price from $1,900,000 for a three-bedroom residence with 2,694 square feet up to $3,350,000 for a five-bedroom property with 5,526 square feet. Currently, only one other property of this kind is listed for sale. It is used entirely as a residential property and comes completely furnished. It has four bedrooms, encompasses 2,583 square feet, and is listed at $3,295,000.


If you are interested in exploring a commercial and residential rental investment property in Seaside or along Scenic 30A, contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate office today at 877-392-6085. We will provide you with complete details, including a professional comparative market analysis showing all active listings, pending contracts, and properties that have sold here within the past twelve months. We will also share detailed data from our Ocean Reef Resorts property management division. We will ensure that you are fully informed when picking the properties you wish to see, and we will happily arrange your private tour.


 
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Seaside Town Center 2-Story Penthouse For Sale</title>
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Prepare to be amazed This one-of-a-kind real estate opportunity in Seaside is among the best of the best. The iconic community of Seaside is already internationally renowned for its groundbreaking pedestrian-friendly village design. It was the first of its type in the entire world. This penthouse at 20 Seaside Avenue C &amp; D is one of the crown jewels of this meticulously planned golden Americana-styled community.





The fantastic locale is in the center of Seaside on 30A. It places you steps away from concerts, fun festivals, fashion boutiques, specialty shops, galleries, great restaurants, and friendly bars. The famous Modica Market is also located just below you. This old-fashioned grocery store offers friendly service, gourmet food fare, wine, and so much more.





This residential Seaside property is unique in many wonderful ways of its own. First of all, it marks the highest point in the entire village due to its height, including the building's third, fourth, and open rooftop levels. Secondly, it is one of the few penthouses located in Seaside. Its large size consists of two full-sized condominiums combined to create this spacious masterpiece. It encompasses an incredible 3,320 square feet, which includes four beautifully appointed bedrooms with private luxurious ensuite baths. An additional half bath off the open living area is also provided as a convenient powder room. Thirdly, the central location overlooking the Seaside village green amphitheater is truly outstanding





This exclusive Penthouse was distinctively designed for lavish entertaining and is being sold completely furnished. A private elevator leads to both upper levels. The open concept living, dining, and kitchen areas are on the top fourth floor, ensuring glorious gulf views. Five panels of floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a row of seven wide windows lead to a large covered veranda. They span across a sidewall that provides an abundance of natural light and feature sensational vista views. The veranda has comfortable seating and Plexiglas rail siding where you may enjoy the panoramic scenery.





The open living area includes handsome black marble tile flooring and tall ceilings accented by thick pecky cypress beams. A white couch, two matching armchairs, and a woven straw framed chaise couch provide a comfortable seating ensemble around a square black marble-topped cocktail table. Chic coastal-style decorative art features sculptures, large shells, white coral, marine life objects, glass vases, bowls, seascape prints, a unique driftwood-based floor lamp, and a telescope on a tripod stand ready for use.





The dining area nearby has a rustic round hardwood pedestal table with thick, richly woven straw rope framed chairs.





The state-of-the-art kitchen is charming with custom-built cream-colored pecky cypress cabinetry and a pass-through to serve drinks and appetizers.





An enclosed tower staircase leads upstairs, serving as the &quot;piece de resistance&quot; for entertaining at this remarkable penthouse. An entirely open roof deck sun patio spans across over 1,000 square feet of space. It provides breathtaking 360-degree views of surrounding Seaside, the palm-lined village green and amphitheater down below, along with the unlimited glittering vistas of the jewel-toned gulf. Multiple seating areas include a large cabana bed, four thick cushioned chaise lounge chairs, and a couch that wraps around three sides of an ottoman topped table.





A round dining table at the end of the open patio deck features up-front village views. It includes six chairs, while a summer kitchen nearby provides all your culinary needs for outdoor entertainment. This setting is truly spectacular for entertaining when live concerts are featured at the amphitheater. Owners and their guests may also enjoy exciting firework displays during the holidays and when the sun descends into the gulf in heavenly fashion from autumn until early spring.





A partially open staircase with black spindles and nautically inspired rope rails leads from the living area to the Master Suite and two guest quarters on the lower third-floor level.





The Master Bedroom features a queen-sized bed with a palatial patterned tapestry wall headboard. It faces four panels of floor-to-ceiling glass doors that lead out to a private veranda. It includes two cushioned chaise lounge benches flanked with round side tables for drinks and cream color cushioned couches on each sidewall. This lovely veranda overlooks the Royal Palms treetops that border the grassy amphitheater with the glistening gulf in the distance.





The adjoining private Master Suite bath features a dressing area, double vanity sinks, and a large unique shower with glass-paned walls that include a porthole window.





The two Guest Bedrooms on this same level also include chic luxury ensuite baths, four-poster beds, and expansive windows for natural light with sunny views.





There is another Guest Bedroom off the living area on the fourth floor that also features an ensuite bath and includes a sizeable walk-in closet.





This one-of-a-kind fully furnished 3,320 square foot penthouse distinctively designed for entertaining is listed at $6,500, 000. It comes in at $1,957.83 per square foot. Currently, there are only two other residences for sale in the entire Seaside community. They include one with 1,468 square feet priced at $2,490,480 and another with 5,335 square feet listed for $13,600,000. These other two listings come in for a combined total average of $2,365.20 per square foot.





If you are ready to take advantage of this buying opportunity, contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate office today at 877-392-6085. We will provide you with a Comparative Market Analysis that shows current and available listings, in addition to pending contracts and those that have sold in Seaside within the past twelve months. This information will give you a comprehensive understanding of the current market values to ensure that you are comfortably informed. From there, we would be happy to arrange a private tour of this impressive Penthouse unit to show you how amazing it truly is.


 
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        <title>Most Affordable Gulf View Condo in Seaside, Florida</title>
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“Location Location Location This one bedroom condominium has all three with a capital “L” at 121 Central Square Musician1.    It is located in the famous coastal village of Seaside. 2.    The exclusive locale is in the very heart of this idyllic picturesque village.3.    This sought after spot provides views of the gorgeous glowing waters of the jewel-toned Gulf.


Seaside received international acclaim when introduced in the 1980s as the first preplanned coastal village on Scenic 30A in South Walton. This “New Urbanism” concept with a pedestrian-friendly design resembles a charming late 19th-century resort town beside the beautiful beach. Seaside evokes a golden Americana ambiance of friendly connectedness in a heavenly setting. Lush gardens, picket fences, front porches, terraces, towering palms, beachside gazebos perched upon sugary dunes and multiple Gulf access points provide an enchanting village where the living is easy.


This beach view studio has an excellent location in an exclusive building with only seven other units called “The Musician.” It’s beside the village green, which features a grassy amphitheater that hosts concerts and sensational seasonal festivals throughout the year. The sparkling crystalline beach, restaurants, bistros, galleries, and boutiques are just steps away.  The old fashioned Modica Market gourmet grocery store is right next door featuring decadent desserts, great coffee, crafted beers, an extensive wine collection, artisan cheeses, a butcher shop, and delicious meals to go.


This two-story 545 square foot abode is surprisingly spacious due to its design and multiple windows that provide a crisp, bright look. The eat-in kitchen, Master Bedroom, and a full bath are on the first floor while an open living area is upstairs. Bleached hardwood flooring, creamy white furnishings, and colorful decorative art provide a chic look of comfortably furnished sophistication. The kitchen has a tall French styled brushed stainless steel refrigerator/freezer beside an efficient electric four burner stove with an oven. A black base glass-topped table has two white Vintage Modern sculpted seats for intimate dining.


The beautifully appointed bedroom has a cream-colored double bed with a nautical navy blue headboard, a blonde hardwood dresser with a flat screen TV, a chair draped in a creamy safari styled cloth, built-in shelving and a wall of windows that includes a glass door to a romantic private balcony. The full bath has a tub with shower, and ebony topped vanity sink.


The open living area upstairs has a white couch beneath a vibrant abstract oil painting, a tropically woven straw accent chair and a rectangular creamy cloth covered ottoman.


The cornered window views of the Gulf are quite wonderful however prepare to be amazed at other available rooftop views


This building features a private elevator that takes you to a wide rooftop terrace that provides panoramic views of the glorious Gulf. Tables and chairs invite you to enjoy your favorite drinks while relishing the stunning views.The list price for this perfectly placed Seaside condo for sale is $623,000, which averages $1,149 per square foot. Contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office for full details this and other Scenic 30A properties that are available at 877-392-6085.


 
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A penthouse in Seaside, Florida? Yes, there is such a thing located in the heart of this iconic Americana styled coastal village, and it's now offered for sale  Seaside received international acclaim back in the 1980s when it introduced the “New Urbanism” design in town planning for easily accessible pedestrian living. The enchanting style resembles a “seaside” town built in the early 1900s. White picket fences, beach pavilions, gazebos and an amphitheater that features concerts provide golden charm. Restaurants, casual friendly beach bars, galleries, boutiques, musical performances, fun festivities, and seasonal events abound. If you’ve never visited, you might have seen Seaside when it was used as the idyllic fantasy town of “Seahaven” in Jim Carrey’s “The Truman Show” in 1998.


This luxurious four bedroom penthouse at 45 Central Square in Seaside encompasses over 2,800 square feet and overlooks the palm-studded amphitheater green, the glittering gulf and all of the action in the village. Your private elevator whisks you up to this regal residence that features bright, comfortable contemporary surroundings. This place comes wholly furnished with upscale designer décor that could be featured in the latest edition of Better Homes and Gardens or Coastal Living magazines.





The open modern Great Room features three walls of windows that overlook the incredible scenery. Light Travertine marble flooring flows throughout while a formal white tray ceiling above is painted in pale blue to resemble the sky. This spacious living area has three sets of plush latte colored couches that face the views and a TV for entertainment.





A white marble-topped oval table sits beneath a spherically shaped glass ball chandelier and includes fashionable clear mid-century modern vintage acrylic chairs for dining. A side portal leads to an alcove adjoining the kitchen with a window seat accommodating two white tripod tables for intimate meals, appetizers or drinks. Sliding glass doors access a covered open porch for a teak topped table with eight chairs for outdoor dining while viewing the gulf and village activities down below. You may “eat, drink and be merry” here among friends while listening to the concerts or enjoying a vibrant holiday fireworks display.





The Gourmet Kitchen is exceedingly upscale with Wolf and Subzero appliances, black marble countertops and rich mahogany wood custom cabinetry.





The expansive Master Suite has a soaring white beamed ceiling, a king-sized bed, and full-sized cream colored couch. One side of the bedroom has a dressing area and a large free standing soaking tub with a partition for partial use.





The separate private luxury bath features a wide glass-walled shower and double vanity sinks with raised black bowls and mahogany cabinetry. There are two well-appointed vintage mod styled Guest Bedrooms, and one features a king-sized bed, mahogany paneled clothing wall and an en-suite bath. Another spacious Guest Bedroom with two queen sized beds and a Bunk Room that sleeps six shares a full bath. This Seaside penthouse is priced at $2,295,000, averaging $818 per square foot. Currently, eleven other residences are for sale in Seaside ranging from $1,475,000 for a 2,633 square foot townhome up to $4,995,000 for a beachfront home with 2,952 square feet. The total average comes in at $1,131 price per square foot.If you are a potential buyer contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate office at 877-992-6085 for details and a professional consultation today 



 


 
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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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