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        <title>The Most Expensive Home in Each 30A Town</title>
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The nation has discovered the loveliest beaches in America on a gorgeous coastal route known as Scenic Highway 30A – and the meticulously planned picturesque communities snuggled along this route.





South Walton has become the land of the rich and famous. Celebrities like Tom Cruise, John Travolta, Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, bestselling author John Grisham, and football greats Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, Cam Newton have been spotted here. Many others own homes along or near Scenic 30A, including Britney Spears, Garth Brooks, Tricia Yearwood, Cheryl Crow, Jessica Simpson, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Chef Emeril Lagasse, and Matthew McConaughey to name a few. They can afford the very best and the privileged lifestyle that goes with it. This is not surprising since these highly acclaimed beaches include its most recent recognition, which named Grayton Beach State Park, &quot;The Best Beach in America.&quot; This award of excellence for natural beauty and pristine cleanliness was bestowed by &quot;Dr. Beach,&quot; aka Stephen Leatherman, who conducts famous annual studies of coastal areas around the world. Besides the shimmering shoreline, which is composed of pure white quartz crystal washed down from mountain tops into the Gulf during the last Ice Age eons ago, Scenic 30A includes thousands of acres of preserved forests and state beach parks. This area also encompasses rare natural treasures that adorn this route known as Coastal Dune Lakes. These precious, unique bodies of water are found hardly anywhere else on the planet. Creek-like tributaries from the artisan spring-fed lakes connect across breaks in the dunes to salted water through on-going tidal action, which creates a magical mixture of water that supports abundant wildlife, fowl, and fish.


Until the early 2000s, there was very little developed along this heavenly corridor except for Old Grayton Beach and Seagrove Beach, and Seaside (which was created in the 1980s). Seaside's Americana pedestrian-friendly village design received international architectural recognition and introduced &quot;New Urbanism&quot; to the rest of the world. From 2004 thru 2006, other picturesque perfectly planned coastal villages blossomed almost overnight. They included WaterColor, WaterSound, Alys Beach, Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach, and now the re-development of Inlet Beach. Each picture-perfect coastal village has its own stylish personality with architectural features that range from an Old Florida look to a Cape Cod feel and from alabaster white Greek Mediterranean designs to charming Dutch West Indies colonial styling. Almost all of them include restaurants, beach bars, fashion boutiques, galleries, amphitheaters on village greens for concerts, and fun seasonal festivals. Today these charming coastal villages on Scenic 30A running from west to east include Dune Allen, Santa Rosa Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, Watercolor, Seaside, Seagrove Beach, Watersound, Alys Beach, Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach and Inlet Beach.


Here is a brief look at the current most expensive home listings in each coastal village running from west to east. Almost all are Gulf-front mansions, where the cost of precious land is at a paramount premium.


Dune Allen Beach





Dune Allen features the second largest of these with 8,985 square feet at 139 Highland Avenue, which was just completed in 2019 and listed for sale at $12,500,000. This stunning exclusively gated home has wonderful Old Florida styled exteriors and elegant contemporary coastal interiors with ten bedrooms, nine luxury baths, and four half bath powder rooms. Six of the bedrooms face the dazzling Gulf with balconies and include en suite baths. Three bedrooms were completed as custom bunk rooms, and another bedroom is located in a Guest House with its own living area and kitchen. The top floor has an expansive Game Room, and an elevator gets you there. An upscale outdoor kitchen and seating/dining area face an Infinity Edge Pool and Hot Tub overlooking the Gulf.


Santa Rosa Beach





Santa Rosa Beach has a five-bedroom home with approximately 6,629 of total square feet in a small, exclusively gated residential enclave at 66 South Spooky Lane. This four-level home with a connecting elevator is perched high upon a prominent dune with over .76 acres and listed for sale at $4,499,000. All five bedrooms include luxurious en suite baths and face the glowing Gulf with balcony access. A swimming pool is interconnected to a Hot Tub. Two additional full baths serve as powder rooms and for convenient use with extra guests. An expansive Great Room with a wall of windows facing the Gulf includes a Wet Bar and Wine Cooler. The top floor Tower Room includes guest quarters, a kitchen, and an observation balcony.


Blue Mountain Beach





Blue Mountain Beach is famous for having the highest elevation on the entire Gulf of Mexico, and this 6,933 square foot five-bedroom home at 1465 West County Hwy 30A, which is listed for sale at $4,790,000 has the largest property grounds on our list with 1.58 acres. This magnificent modern home has a heavenly forested tropical setting on a rare precious Coastal Dune Lake overlooking the jeweled waters of the Gulf. It is a true masterpiece designed by architect Dan Mueller has lots of &quot;Wow&quot; Features. Besides the spectacular private setting, they include soaring wood-planked beam ceilings, a curved wall of windows, customized marble finishings, a raised Infinity Edge Pool with a unique shallow water adjoining patio, a Hot Tub and a Fire Pit. An entire Master Bedroom wing with phenomenal views, motorized shades, a fireplace, a kitchenette Wet Bar, his and hers closets, a dressing room, a luxurious en suite bath, and a Japanese Soaking Tub. A Guest Wing includes luxury baths and an acoustically designed Media Game Room.


Grayton Beach





In the center of the old historic village center of Grayton Beach at 284 Garfield Street, a towering 4,963 square foot three-story home with six bedrooms and an elevator is listed for sale at $6,200,000. This Gulf-front location places you a stone's throw away from the award-winning Best Beach in America and village activities like the famed Red Bar, the Zoo Gallery, and Chiringo. It also borders Western Lake, which is a natural Coastal Dune Lake treasure. This home with Summer House Lifestyle furnishings can sleep up to 20 guests, and estimates report it could receive around $350,000 in gross vacation rental income. It has been completely reconstructed with creature comforts, and four of the six bedrooms are Master Suites with private luxury baths and Gulf-front balconies. Three upper levels of balconies provide fabulous views, and the beach level includes a cornered swimming pool.


WaterColor





A stately 5,529 square foot three-story home with six bedrooms and two levels of gracious columned verandas is listed for $4,350,000 at 116 Wiregrass Way in the highly sought after community of WaterColor. This enchanting Americana styled coastal village features its own beach, a dock on the coastal dune lake for fishing or non-motorized boat launches, a clubhouse, a couple of restaurants, some fashion boutiques, a village fountain and a gorgeous park with a long garden walkway lined with cascading waterfalls. Elegant finishes include a sunken Cypress and 150-year-old Oak/Poplar ceilings. Great Rooms are located on the first and third floors, which are connected by an elevator. A massive Master Suite with a full luxury bath encompasses half of the entire second floor. All five Guest Bedrooms include en suite baths while an additional half bath serves as a powder room off the downstairs living area. A huge outdoor screened living and dining room with a fireplace face an elegant pool with an urn that soothingly spills down water beside it.


Seaside





A 3,500 square foot home with five bedrooms is located right on the sugary shore in the famed coastal village of iconic Seaside at 2130 East County Hwy 30A and listed for $6,395,000. Such Gulf-front homes are rare offerings in Seaside, and this one was designed by the same architects who created this internationally acclaimed coastal village. It comes beautifully furnished and decorated to exude southern coastal charm along with lots of charming creature comforts. The top floor features a dramatic open beamed cathedral ceiling and three sides of views of the sparkling scenery. It includes a spacious living and dining area with upscale furnishings, an outdoor kitchen, and a bar with a square Refrigerator, a Wine Cooler as well as an Icemaker. A beachfront columned veranda off the lavish Master Bedroom Suite includes a queen-sized bed swing where you may rock to sleep listening to soothing surf sounds.


Seagrove Beach





A brand new opulent three-story home perched high upon an ancient dune thirty feet above the crystalline beach in Seagrove Beach at 147 Montgomery Street is the largest home on this list with 9,051 square feet and also the most expensive just listed at $14,995,000. This exceedingly regal residence named &quot;Mont Blanc&quot; almost glows with gleaming white alabaster walls accented by architectural detailing with a courtyard entry adorned by a unique water feature. It was designed by the renowned Archiscapes &amp; TS Adams Studio and constructed by award-winning Scott Barnes Development. This majestic home for sale pushes the boundaries of fortified construction and features the kind of detailing you expect to be seen features in Architectural Digest, Southern Home, or House Beautiful magazines. A grand, elegant staircase off the entry foyer spirals four stories to the top, but an elevator is also provided. A Great Room with high beamed ceilings and walls of gulf front windows opens onto a palatial pool with square columned portals that overlooks the jewel-toned Gulf. Another swimming pool is on an open sun deck on the top floor, which provides awesome vista views of the sensational seascape. A contemporarily styled pergola beside it has a seating area to enjoy the sweeping views. A built-in bar and &quot;Wine Cave&quot; nearby is available for favored refreshments. The Master Bedroom Suite encompasses the entire southwestern corner of this palace to experience spectacular sunsets. It has an amazing luxurious Spa bath that includes a curved rotund wall of windows overlooking the Gulf, two built-in sway backed tile chairs in a Steam Room, a Massage &amp; Body Scrub Table and a giant walk-in shower with multiple windows facing the Gulf along with two rain heads. The Master Suite also has a huge walk-in closet with organizer built-ins, a Wet Bar, Sauna, and Fitness Room.


WaterSound





An enchanting Cape Cod inspired 5,738 square foot home with seven bedrooms at 210 Coopersmith Lane in the exclusive world of WaterSound is listed at $5,445,000. The WaterSound residential community has a magnificent setting bordered by sugary dunes and features six long ramp walkways that literally meander across them, providing easy access to the shimmering beach. It also borders thousands of acres of the pristine preserved Deer Lake State Beach Park, and this gracious home has panoramic vista views of the park toward the southwest. The home takes full advantage of this premium location with lots of outdoor spaces that include a large pool with an expansive sun deck, a charming poolside pergola seating area, an outdoor summer kitchen, and an upper-level four-sided covered veranda and a rooftop observation deck. The interiors feature soaring ceilings, creamy white shiplap walls, and rich hardwood flooring that provides a warm Americana ambiance.


Alys Beach





A classic stately 3,894 square foot home with five bedrooms at 29 La Garza Court in Alys Beach is $5,295,000 and has recently been completed. Alys Beach is a residential community that straddles Scenic 30A and truly stands out due to the striking Greek Mediterranean inspired white alabaster exteriors and unique atrium type designs. This home is on the sought after beachside with an excellent location that is steps away from &quot;Turtle Bale Park&quot; and the sugary white shoreline. It also comes beautifully furnished and decorated by the renowned Susan Massey Design Showcase studio. Every bedroom includes a luxury ensuite bath with another half bath provided as a convenient powder room. The regal entry leads into a private courtyard centered by a plunge pool with a trio of flutes that pour water down onto the sparkling surface, providing a lovely serenity. The use of exquisite materials and superb craftsmanship is impressive. They include two inch thick white Carrera Marble on three kitchen islands, one of which has a waterfall cascaded side with five elegant raised chairs. There is a massive solid white Carrera marble vanity in the powder room and a more framing a soaking tub in the Master Suite. A high-end restaurant styled steel gas range oven is adorned with bright brass, and this Gourmet Kitchen overlooks a dining area with regal seating for eight. A trio of arching brass framed Byzantine-inspired portals that lead into the bright living area with a wall of custom built-in shelving. A stairway leads upstairs to a seating loft with a balcony. A long hall connected to guest suites features soaring arched ceilings illuminated by five suspended cut out orbs that cast a fantastic magical silhouetted glow. All the bedroom suites are appointed with wonderfully comfortable furnishings and beautiful objects de art.


Seacrest Beach





A short distance away in Seacrest Beach at 45 Sandy Shores Court is a 5,307 square foot home with eight bedrooms listed for $3,599,000. This is currently the least expensive home on our list in the coastal villages along Scenic 30A. It is under contract, but contingencies have not been met yet, so it is available for back up offers. This home is on the sought after beachside of this residential community and has been a popular vacation rental investment property grossing around $300,000 per year. It inspires entertainment with a huge open living area accented by rustic coastal-inspired accouterments and a private swimming pool studded with towering palm trees.


Rosemary Beach





A very handsome majestic 5,208 square foot Gulf-front manor home with six bedrooms at 11 Spanish Town Court in the enchanting Dutch Colonial styled village of Rosemary Beach. It is listed for sale at $10,200,000. This home's exterior dovetails gracefully into this charming setting with a Dutch curved gable styled roof, a walled courtyard entry, a palatial pool, and multiple balconies. The interiors of this castle-like manor define comfortable rustic elegance. The expansive vaulted ceilings with heavy beams encompass the main open Great Room, a media room, and a dining area. A vintage double-loop candle chandelier is suspended for dramatic effect above the dining area. This is near a wall of floor to ceiling French doors with atrium windows above that provide stunning views of the jeweled Gulf and lead to a beach balcony that spans its width. The adjoining Gourmet Kitchen also has a window wall offering dazzling gulf views. An elegant staircase off the entry hall sweeps upstairs to a landing that looks down upon the Great Room and connects to upstairs bedrooms, all of which include luxurious en suite baths. An expansive Master Bedroom has panoramic Gulf views with a large sitting area and a luxurious ensuite bath with a huge deep freestanding soaking tub, double vanities adorned with white Carrera marble tops, and a walk-in shower.


Inlet Beach





A new home with a carriage guest house encompassing a total of 5,693 square feet at 434 West Park Place Avenue in fashionable Inlet Beach is now on the market for $5,495,000. This three-story home for sale has five bedrooms with luxurious en suite baths in the main residence and another bedroom with a full bathroom in the adjoining Carriage Guest House. An elevator connects all three levels. This Guest House also features its own full kitchen, a lovely living area and has its own entrance. The home has a premium position overlooking the glorious Gulf with direct beach access and &quot;forever views&quot; since the sugary shoreline is permanently preserved. A sparkling swimming pool on a second level open sun deck features amazing 180-degree infinite views of the glittering jewel-toned Gulf from atop the sugary dunes. The pool features a new spectacular lighting system that can be remote controlled and provides a marvelous effect day or night. Multiple walls of windows at this same level provide views of the sensational scenery from within the open living area that has high richly beamed ceilings and white tile flooring that accentuate a spacious look. This room also incorporates the state of the art kitchen, a dining area, custom cabinet shelving, and a built-in Wet Bar for entertaining. The kitchen features white quartz countertops, an island, dual ovens, a six-burner gas range, and two dishwashers. Two Master Suites on the top floor have balcony access for gorgeous Gulf views, and both include luxurious ensuite baths. A connecting hallway includes a Wet Bar with a refrigerator, a coffeemaker, and creamy white custom cabinetry for special treats.


These twelve premium homes located in the idyllic coastal villages along Scenic 30A are currently the most expensive ones listed and come in at an average of $1,101 per square foot. The 5,307 square foot home in Seacrest Beach that's under contract but taking second offers is listed at $3,599,000, which averages only $678 per square foot. Relatively speaking, the second most value-priced home listed for $4,790,000 with 6,933 square feet in Blue Mountain Beach comes in at $692 per square foot. This magnificent Coastal Dune Lake home with divine views of the Gulf also has the most amount of property with 1.58 acres of forested privacy and its own dock. The highest-priced property is the manor home listed for $10,200,000 with 5,208 square feet in Rosemary Beach, which comes in at $1,959 per square foot.


If you have worked hard and are fortunate enough to be shopping for a home in this dollar range, contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate office today at 877-392-6085. We can provide complete details, full complimentary Comparative Market Analysis data for all listed properties, and schedule private tours. It should be noted that single-family homes along Scenic 30A are still available starting at $229,000 for a two-bedroom residence with 956 square feet and $200,000 for a 305 square foot furnished studio. Our highly esteemed Ocean Reef Resorts property management division can provide important vacation rental investment gross income data projections for those wanting to buy a home for themselves and also lease it out for lucrative income.


Ocean Reef Resorts has been managing acclaimed distinctive vacation rental properties of all kinds for almost forty years with hundreds of locations in Destin, Miramar Beach, along Scenic 30A and in Panama City Beach. Check out our very user-friendly website to show exact aerial view locations of each one along with detailed descriptions, vivid property images, seasonal rates, and calendar dates of rental availability. You may want to stay in one while you shop for properties nearby or simply enjoy a magical, memorable vacation with beloved family members. We're here to help


 
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Buy Huge House Next to Red Bar in Grayton Beach</title>
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A huge 5,124 square feet home at 60 Hotz Avenue in the enchanting historic village center of Grayton Beach is now offered for sale. It has three levels connected by an elevator and eight bedrooms, all of which include full en suite luxury baths. Two additional full bathrooms are also conveniently available as powder rooms. Besides the enormous amount of interior space, a downstairs covered patio and verandas on the upper two levels add an additional 2,000 square feet for entertainment – while enjoying beautiful Gulf-views.





Westward facing verandas feature stunning sunsets year-round. One of the upper terraces even includes a plunge pool for sparkling refreshment. The property location is steps away from the famous Red Bar, Chiringo, and the unique Zoo Gallery, a purveyor of vibrant decorative art from all over the nation. Grayton Beach State Park wraps around three sides of this captivating village center and has just been named as the “Best Beach in the United States” by Stephen Leatherman, also famously known as “Dr. Beach.” This gracious home comfortably sleeps twenty fortunate beach-going guests. It’s no wonder that gross rental rates during the peak summer season reaches nearly $20,000 per week.





The professionally decorated interiors define a casual coastal chic styling with upscale furnishings throughout. Walls are completed with white shiplap, charming cottage style furnishings have an eye toward comfort, and luxury baths are adorned in Carrera Marble. Guest quarters are located on all three levels, which provides individual space for multiple members of families or friends.





The first floor includes a Bunk Room that can sleep eight and also comes with two full en suite baths.





Another comfortably furnished Guest Bedroom on this level has a king-sized bed and en suite bath.





There is a wonderful Game Room off the bedrooms that includes a rustically framed Shuffleboard Game, a card table, and two flat screen TVs for entertainment.





The open living area on the second floor features sensational reclaimed hardwood flooring throughout in varying tones of rich color. Beamed ceilings soar above, wide sets of French glass doors with atrium glass portals lead to the fully furnished veranda, and multiple windows provide a bright setting. A wraparound couch along with two wide armchairs with white safari styled slipcovers provide a seating ensemble facing a flatscreen TV mounted above a striking credenza with two-toned inlaid wood siding. Two intimate tables are provided for chess or checkers.





The dining area is tropically inspired with a long hardwood plank table and ten high backed straw woven chairs.





The open Gourmet Kitchen features a long white marble-topped bar with six rustic raised stools and a Wolf/Subzero appliance package.





A Guest Bedroom with a king-sized bed is also on this level.





The top floor encompasses a lavish Master Suite with a king-sized bed and balcony access, two Guest Bedrooms that also have kings as well as a Bunk Room.





This home is well-priced at $3,659,000, which averages $714.09 per square foot and is by far the largest available. Currently, there are sixteen comparable homes for sale in Grayton Beach, which average $732.92 per square foot. Contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office today at 877-392-6085 for complete details, important professional gross rental income estimates, and schedule a private tour.


 
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Buy Colorful Designer Furnished Bayfront Home</title>
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If you are looking for your fabulous “Forever Home,” take a look at this regal bayfront home in Miramar Beach at 151 Crest Drive. This stately three-bedroom residence encompasses 3,000 square feet and comes with lots of upscale designer furnishings. The location on Choctawhatchee Bay offers panoramic vistas and has a long dock for your boat. Spectacular sunsets occur over the bay from spring thru summer. You may enjoy them from the end of your dock with favorite drinks in hand while listening to the music of your choice through installed dockside speakers.





Bayfront properties have an advantage over those on the beach. They are less expensive, have lower insurance costs, offer privacy, allow you to dock a boat, and provide twinkling views of the mainland across the water at night. This excellent location enables you to enjoy these advantages and be just minutes away from the beach.





A paver stone drive meanders past impressive grounds up to a courtyard with a spurting fountain that provides grand entry into this lovely home.





Double glass doors lead into an open living area with dramatic twelve-foot tall coffered ceilings, a retractable wall of glass doors to a veranda sunroom, and glorious bay views.





A gas fire pit paver stone patio has a matching walkway down to the dock. There’s a perfect place for a pool addition, and a permit to do so is already in place.





A floor to ceiling fireplace is flanked by custom built shelving on one side while a dining area features two unique tree-shaped candle chandeliers. There are chic, vibrant furnishings and décor throughout along with an elegant powder room.





This home for sale has had a full renovation, and it shows. The state of the art kitchen includes custom cabinetry, white marble countertops, an island bar with seating, an eight burner Wolf Range, a double oven, and a Liebherr refrigerator with duo freezer drawers. A separate built-in bar for entertaining includes a Subzero 180 bottle wine refrigerator and an icemaker.





A dining area nearby with an antler chandelier provides another spot to enjoy drinks and appetizers. New durable, long-lasting Luxury Vinyl Tile plank flooring flows throughout.





A plush comfortably furnished den with an extra-wide wall-mounted flatscreen TV off to one side of the kitchen has bay views and doors out to the veranda.





The Master Bedroom also features bay views, direct veranda access, spacious closets, a newly completed entertainment cabinet, and a luxurious en suite bath.





The luxury bath, which is adorned with Travertine Marble, includes two individual vanities, a soaking tub, and a glass walled shower.





A Guest Bedroom also features a full en suite bath, and a nearby office also features bay views.





The other Guest Bedroom with an en suite bath provides entirely separate sleeping quarters off the front courtyard near an outdoor gas grilling station.





This bayfront Miramar Beach Home for Sale is listed for $1,777,000, coming in at $592.33 per square foot. Currently, there are six other bayfront homes in Miramar Beach listed between $699,000 for a three-bedroom home with 1,456 square feet up to $3,499,000 for a four-bedroom home with 5,126 square feet.


Contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office today at 877-392-6085 for a complimentary Comparative Market Analysis for all bayfront homes available, complete details and schedule some private tours today.


 
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Over-the-Top Scenic 30A Lakefront Home</title>
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When you first see this incredible property, you wonder, &quot;Is it an enchanting church sanctuary or a giant Dutch West Indies inspired manor?&quot; From the outside, hidden away behind clusters of winding Live Oak trees, it looks a little like both, and it's all over-the-top in a good way. Actually, it's more than just good, this 5,276 square foot home with five bedrooms is quite stunning It has an exclusive locale in a privileged gated residential enclave on a precious coastal dune lake at 69 Little Redfish Lane in Santa Rosa Beach.





It was designed by famed architects Jeff Dugan and Louis Nequette, who are well known for their creation of masterful showpiece homes. This magnificent masterpiece of design is the type of home you usually see showcased in the latest issue of Architectural Digest and is situated in a breathtakingly beautiful lakefront setting. The forested shores of Little Redfish Lake sit beside a sugary dune that periodically opens into the Gulf. Tidal action creates an exotic mixture of salt and fresh artesian water that supports a large diversity of fish, wildlife, and plants. American Bald Eagles nest in the treetops here Coastal dune lakes of this kind are a rare natural treasure since they are found hardly anywhere else in the world.





This home boasts about 7,000 square feet of outdoor space that takes advantage of the sensational setting with an expansive patio, an infinity-edge pool along with a columned veranda dining and living area that features a stone fireplace with a large wall-mounted Flatscreen TV.





A lavish outdoor kitchen completes this entertainment space with a giant gas grill, wine cooler, small refrigerator, and granite-topped counter bar. This all overlooks the lovely lake, private dock, and the dazzling Gulf in the distance.





This gorgeous home has walls of windows in the living area with soaring beamed cathedral ceilings that provide the same incredible views. One is awed by the rustic elegance within which includes wood ceilings from a century-old Memphis Tobacco warehouse, white oak along with travertine marble flooring, richly veined Italian marble countertops, two opulent onyx and washed granite wall gas fireplaces, portions of towering two-story ceilings and glittering vintage chandeliers. There is also an infrared light sauna, an upgraded Media Room, and a convenient elevator available.





Wide arched portal openings lead from room to room with interconnected views of masterful décor and great flow for entertaining. The state of the art kitchen would exceed the culinary needs of any Gourmet Chef. It includes a double oven commercial sized gas range, a huge side by side refrigerator with country cabinet doors, a pantry and a wide marble wrapped cascade sided island to serve drinks with appetizers.





All the spacious bedrooms include luxurious en suite baths adorned with rich marble. The Master Suite includes one of the granite onyx inlaid fireplaces, a window wall overlooking the lake, and a bath with marble-topped double vanities on one side, a dressing table on the other, a deep vintage soaking tub as well as a regally adorned separate shower.





This stunning home is listed for $5,240,000, which averages $993.17 per square foot. There is only one other home listed at Little Redfish Lake priced at $3,999,500 with 4,647 square feet. If you are a fortunate buyer looking for a trophy home, contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office today at (877) 392-6085 for complete details and schedule a private tour.


Update: This home has been recently taken off the market. Contact us for additional details or to view comparable active properties.


 
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Buy Perfect Sandestin Staycation Home</title>
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This palatial residence sprawls across 4,011 square feet of superlative space at 3152 Club Drive, in the highly privileged Burnt Pine setting of Miramar Beach. Burnt Pine is the only exclusively gated premier residential neighborhood within the already gated world-class community of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. It encompasses four bedrooms and four full baths, including a spectacular Master Bedroom Suite. Staycation readily defines this opulent home as “Villa Bella” since once you reside there, you may never want to leave





As soon as you pull into the paver stone courtyard of this regal Tuscan styled residence, the WOW factor begins. A waterfall connects to a flowing brook that runs beneath the stone driveway.





The entry foyer soars two stories tall within a round turret tower with windows and a vintage lantern suspended above. Imported crystalized parchment toned Costa Rican limestone flooring with dark patterned borders flows through a giant open portal into a spacious Great Room with soaring twenty-three-foot ceilings.





Another tower turret there features an elegant crystal chandelier in a curved alcove with five windows above and seven more below for brilliant light. One entire wall of this room includes a center fireplace with towering scrolled wood columns, three arched niches, and two side cabinets with granite tops. A built-in bar beside it provides entertainment.





The spacious state of the art Gourmet Kitchen features top of the line stainless steel appliances, loads of rich custom cabinetry, high-end granite countertops veined with unique colors, an island bar, and a large copper sink.





A wine cellar pantry with shelving is nearby the open dining room with walls of European styled cabinetry.





Another kitchen, living and dining area with a stone fireplace are outdoors in a columned veranda facing an amazing swimming pool.





The pool looks like a natural lagoon with a stone patio, a center waterfall, an adjoining slide, and a hot tub. A staircase sweeps above part of it, leading to private guest quarters with a full kitchen and a fire pit deck overlooking the pool.





A bar and gas grill sits beneath the staircase overlooking the pool.





The sumptuous Master Suite has glass doors out to the pool veranda. It includes a tray ceiling along with a huge award-winning luxurious bath adorned with marble.





The bathroom features vanities on two separate walls, one of which comes with a dressing table. A large center step down tub has a wall waterfall with a big marble-tiled walk-in shower behind it.





Two of the beautiful Guest Bedrooms include ensuite luxury baths while a third has access to a full bath that doubles as a powder room.





Sandestin itself is a wonderful world of its own with 2,400 acres of lushly landscaped forested grounds dotted with natural lagoons that extend across from the glowing jewel-toned gulf all the way over to the wide expanse of Choctawhatchee Bay. It includes the bright white beach, four championship golf courses, professional tennis courts, a yacht marina, and the charming New Orleans French Quarter inspired Village of Baytowne Wharf. This enchanting village has a long wharf, restaurants, bars, specialty shops, family amusements, outdoor concerts, fun festivals, and seasonal fireworks. The Grand Boulevard town center of Sandestin hosts most of these amenities as well as a grocery store, movie theater, and direct access to Sacred Heart Hospital.





This gorgeous Sandestin home for sale is listed at $1,480,000, which averages only $368.99 per square foot. Currently, there are nineteen homes for sale in Burnt Pine priced from $1,195,000 up to $3,499,000, which average $438.13 per square foot.


If you are the fortunate buyer, contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office today at 877-392-6085 for complete details and set an appointment to tour this spectacular villa.


 
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>New Santa Rosa Beach Home in Gated Community </title>
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Ocean Reef is pleased to offer a wonderful brand new custom built home for sale at 190 Mallard Lane in the exclusively gated Cessna Landing residential community. This waterfront community is quite lovely and has an excellent location at historic Hogtown Bayou in Santa Rosa Beach.





This huge bay inlet is known for its great fishing. Fortunate owners have the option of launching their private boat at the adjacent public Charles E Cessna Landing boat ramp to head out into the wide expanse of Choctawhatchee Bay or even go out into the Gulf. Just think… fishing trips, waterskiing, exploring the forested shoreline, frolicking at Crab Island, or taking a party cruise into HarborWalk Village or nearby Baytowne Wharf





Cessna Landing also features a community pool with restroom facilities and a dock to launch your kayak or paddleboard. The neighborhood’s location is just minutes away (3.6 miles) from the sugary shore at the Santa Rosa Beach town center of Gulf Place on Scenic 30A, which offers delightful opportunities for fun.


  This two-story 2,652 square foot home with four bedrooms was just completed in an Old Florida architectural style for charm and filled with 21st Century creature comforts. Twin paver driveways lead up to an expanded double garage on the ground level that spans forty feet across in width, providing lots of room for your vehicles and a boat or golf cart. A center staircase graciously leads up to a columned veranda providing a charming entryway into the open living area.





You’ll be impressed by meticulous craftsmanship, which includes ten-foot ceilings, eight-foot-tall solid wooden doors, bright windows, and plenty of recessed lighting.





The open state of the art kitchen features classic white Carrera Marble countertops, an island, cream-colored custom cabinetry, shimmering white subway tile backsplash, and brushed stainless steel appliances.





The Great Room extends toward sliding glass doors that lead out to a wide covered balcony for entertaining which overlooks towering pines.





A lovely Guestroom is on this level and has access to a full bath that doubles as a convenient powder room. The Master Bedroom and two other Guest Bedrooms are on the top floor.





The Guest Rooms share a full hall tub/shower bath adorned with marble.





The Master Bedroom has a luxurious en suite bath with a private toilet room. It features white Carrera Marble flooring that blends seamlessly into a rimless glass-walled shower along with the countertops on duel vanities.





The Master Suite also has a vaulted ceiling and direct access to a romantic private covered balcony.


  This hospitable Santa Rosa Beach home for sale is more than a dwelling, it represents a dreamy lifestyle for relaxation and water recreation in a serene natural setting. It is listed at $650,000, which is value-priced at $245.09 per square foot.  Cessna Landing has a total of only 48 homesites, and only twelve others have been completed. Two other homes are currently for sale priced at $570,000 for a 2,500 square foot residence with four bedrooms and another at $795,000 for 2,816 square feet with three bedrooms. They average $256.77 per square foot. 





Contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office today at 877-392-6085 for complete details and schedule a tour of what may become your ultimate forever home.


 
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        <title>Beachfront Seagrove Dream Home Hits Market</title>
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If you can acquire the very best dream home that money can buy, you must tour this brand new magnificent beachfront home in Seagrove Beach at 52 Mako Drive. It soars high upon a sugary dune with a paramount placement that offers spectacular endless views of the glorious jewel-toned gulf.





This nine-bedroom home is so large it almost looks like a three-story residential complex - and it encompasses 6,906 square feet.





Once inside, you’re instantly awed by the expansive masterful design, professional, upscale appointments, and craftsmanship. This is the kind of home you may see featured in the latest edition of Coastal Living Magazine or Architectural Digest. The décor seamlessly blends a crisp contemporary chic coastal styling with fashionable Vintage Modern flair.  All three levels showcase spectacular views of the gulf with walls of windows accentuated by twelve-foot tall ceilings and glass door access to box seat views.





The first floor has an open veranda with an outdoor kitchen and living area overlooking a unique trapezoid swimming pool with glowing colors at night.





Three sleek, unique built-in sway backed lounging chairs are partially submerged for refreshment and face the sunny gulf for views. A lush lawn is studded with palm trees and frame a gate leading to the beach staircase.





Two upper levels include balconies with clear Plexiglas side railings providing vivid views from the second story living area and top floor Master Suite. Besides the open staircase, an elevator may be used to conveniently access the upper levels from the large formal entry foyer.





Three Guest Quarters with en suite luxury baths, a spacious laundry room, and a massive open Gulf-front Great Room with a wet bar are on this floor.





Three sets of double glass doors conveniently lead out to the pool veranda and the outdoor entertainment area.





The main open living area is on the second level, which also incorporates the dining and kitchen portions of this gracious home. Modern white oak flooring, reclaimed wood-beamed ceilings, dramatic floor to ceiling glass balcony doors and a contemporary gas fireplace with intricate tiling provide a gorgeous setting.





The kitchen features top of the line appointments, which include a Thermador Professional Series appliance package with a dual refrigerator, freezer, double ovens, and a hooded range. A large island with White Calcutta Marble waterfall countertops and cream-colored custom cabinetry that tastefully encase some of the appliances provide a clean, bright look.





Two more Guest Quarters are on this level, one of which has a luxury en-suite bath while the other has access to an elegant full hall bath powder room.


The fantastic Master Suite on the top floor has a spacious sitting area, a large walk-in closet, and a covered viewing balcony that spans its entire width.





A luxury en-suite bath adorned with white marble includes two individual vanities, a tall glass-walled shower, and a deep soaking tub with window views of the glistening gulf.





The expansive third floor also features an office with a connecting bath to a Bunk Room, another Guestroom with an en-suite bath, a second laundry room, and a sizable 506 square-foot Media Room.


This palatial contemporary styled beachfront home with 6,906 square feet is listed at $8,975,000 coming in value-priced at $1,299.59 per square foot. Currently, there are only eight other gulf front homes for sale along Scenic 30A priced from $4,590,000, featuring 3,683 square feet up to $12,750,000 for one with 7,154 square feet. Their total average per square foot stands at $1517.59.


Interested? Contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office today at 877-392-6082. We can provide complete details, a complimentary professional Comparative Market Analysis of all properties listed, and schedule a private tour.


 
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Own This Spectacular Panama City Beach Estate</title>
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If you are fortunate enough to have saved enough money to buy your forever dream “palace,” prepare to be amazed This astounding palatial waterfront home at 5222 Finisterre Drive on the Grand Lagoon in Panama City Beach can be yours. Finisterre is the area’s premier exclusively gated residential community that provides privileged owners with first-class amenities, which includes direct lagoon access to the Gulf of Mexico, multiple marinas, and restaurants.





This Mediterranean Villa encompasses 9,250 square feet of spectacular space that includes seven bedrooms with seven full luxury baths and a half bath powder room. It’s a gigantic masterpiece of design that graces 330 linear feet of the sparkling Grand Lagoon with breathtaking views as far as one can see out towards Shell Island and St. Andrews State Park on the Gulf. You may cruise there in no time since this fantastic home includes two deeded docks and three boatlifts.





An Infinity Pool and huge wraparound paver tiled patio adorned with Royal Palms provides a lavish entertainment area with heavenly views of the expansive lagoon. A classic columned pool-side veranda with an ornate decorative hardwood ceiling, a built-in bar, an outdoor Solano designed kitchen, and a fireplace overlook this gorgeous setting.





This majestic mansion has a circular driveway that wraps around to a gated rear courtyard near two Carriage Houses above a six-car garage. Each features one-bedroom guest quarters with a luxury bath, full kitchen, and handsomely appointed open living space. The driveway spans across the lushly landscaped grounds and is centered on a large fountain studded with palm trees. An arched double glass front door with decorative metal detailing provides a regal entry.





The list of superlatives for the magnificent interiors includes gleaming polished marble flooring, soaring twenty-four-foot tall ceilings, an elevator, vintage chandeliers, Corinthian columns, custom cabinetry fashioned out of rich mahogany, an elegant hand-carved white marble fireplace mantle, massive windows overlooking the lovely Grand Lagoon and stunning craftsmanship throughout.


  This entire estate was designed to create a setting that provides premium comfort and lavish grandeur. Two giant Master Suites include luxurious spa-like baths and have balconies overlooking the sensational scenery out across the lagoon.





The extraordinary Gourmet Kitchen has estate styled intricately carved cabinetry, thick granite countertops, an island, a bar flanked by columns, and high-end commercial appliances.





This amazing home also features a Game Room with a built-in bar, a Theater Room with seating for ten as well as an office with floor to ceiling shelving, a fireplace, and a waterfront patio. This mansion was just completed seven years ago using durable energy-efficient ICF Construction, Hurricane Rated Windows, thick concrete roof tiles, and extensively integrated electronic control systems.


  The opulent one-of-a-kind palatial waterfront estate is listed at $8,995,000 averaging $972.43 per square foot. Currently, there are five other comparable 5+ bedroom waterfront homes for sale in Panama City Beach priced from $599,000 for a 3,626 square foot dwelling up to $2,595,000 for a 5,175 square foot home.


  If you’re the fortunate buyer contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office at 877-392-6085 for complete details, a Comparative Market Analysis of other waterfront homes, and set a private appointment to see this incredible estate today.



 


 
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Grayton Beachfront Home for Sale with Infinity Pool</title>
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This amazing beachfront residence is located at 66 Auburn Drive is in the historic village of Grayton Beach, which the New York Times has called: &quot;A gulf retreat for the upscale but unfussy&quot; This village features a Bohemian free-spirited ambiance with a couple of popular restaurants, friendly beach bars, and a unique gallery. Forbes magazine recently listed adjoining Grayton Beach State Park as one of the most beautiful shores in America. You can stroll down the crystalline beach to a couple of Coastal Dune Lakes on each side, which are rare treasures in the world and support abundant wildlife.  


This Grayton Beach home for sale exudes a classic coastal style and designed by renowned architect Chris Stoyles of Archiscapes. It encompasses over 6,000 square feet, which includes a total of six bedrooms with en suite luxury baths and an additional powder room. This professionally decorated upscale home comes furnished with minor exceptions.  


When entering on the beach level, you walk into an area with a Game Room hosting four leather armchairs in front of a white brick fireplace, a wall-mounted TV, a Billiard Table, and a Wet Bar. A locker room has an indoor shower and dressing area for beach use. A wall of retractable glass doors in the Game Room can be opened out to a curved veranda that spans the entire width with triple arches overlooking the dazzling gulf and a walkway down to the private beach. A queen-sized swing bed hangs from the veranda, and a 16' long custom dining table encourages outdoor dining and entertaining.


Water trickles down the curved sides of the veranda into a spillway from an Infinity Edge Pool above and provides a delightful sound.  


Stairs and an elevator ascend upstairs to an open Great Room with comfortable cream white furnishings, a fireplace, and vintage chandeliers. It encompasses the living, dining, and kitchen areas along with one guest suite with stunning views of the jeweled gulf from a wall of glass doors facing the pool veranda.


As you float around in the palatial pool, all you can see is the beautiful beach below and endless views of the glorious gulf across the sparkling southern horizon. A square hot tub pool &quot;island&quot; provides the same views and bubbling relaxation.


A Gourmet Kitchen features top-end Wolf and Subzero appliances, a large Wine Cooler, charming white custom cabinetry with a matching marble-topped island, and a huge Butler's pantry.


The Master Bedroom and two beautifully appointed Guest Suites are on the top level with another gulf front veranda spanning its width for panoramic views. The huge 648 square foot Master Suite has a luxurious bath with double vanities, a marble encased soaking tub, and a shower with a unique gulf view porthole.


A covered breezeway with a grill area connects the main residence to a spacious charming cottage styled carriage house above a three-car garage. It includes a full kitchen, open living/dining area and two bedrooms with en suite luxury baths.


This Grayton Beach home is listed for sale at $7,500,000. If you may be the fortunate buyer, call us at 877-392-6085 for details, a complimentary Comparative Market Analysis, and professional rental investment income projections.


 
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Buy Miramar Beach Home on the Bay</title>
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Ocean Reef Real Estate is proud to offer this beautiful Bayfront residence for sale at 854 Shore Drive, which can become your ultimate dream home. It is hidden away in a lovely forested residential neighborhood in Miramar Beach with minimal association fees and lots of privacy. Although the location off North Holiday Road is somewhat secluded, it is less than five minutes away from the beach at Pompano Joes, where many of the neighborhood residents go to enjoy music, sunset cocktails, and delicious dinners. Grocery stores, popular restaurants, friendly bars, world-class shopping, and abundant amusements are also minutes away.


This updated, newly renovated four-bedroom home has three full baths and encompasses almost 2,700 square feet of spacious open living quarters. It graces a palm-studded yard that covers over half an acre and has 100’ of bay frontage. A dock is there to anchor a pontoon, shallow bottomed fishing boat, or jet ski. Besides boating or fishing, you can also enjoy the large sparkling swimming pool that overlooks the bay with magnificent views. Unlike beachfront homes that cost a lot more with no view at night, those on the bay are less expensive, more private, and feature magical twinkling lights across the bay during the evening.


This home for sale warmly embraces you as soon as you arrive with a charming columned veranda that spans its width overlooking the tropically landscaped yard.


The open spacious interior living area off the entry foyer has a soaring cathedral ceiling, and beach washed creamy white hardwood tile flooring. You have gorgeous views of the bay and pool at the far end of this room with sliding glass doors that lead out to an expansive patio. A spiral staircase gracefully ascends up to a hall landing connecting the upstairs bedrooms with dramatic sight lines down into the living area. 


A dining area with bay and pool views is off the contemporary open kitchen that features a granite kitchen island, custom cabinetry, and gleaming stainless steel appliances. A convenient Laundry Room is right next to the kitchen. A Florida Room off the dining area with paver brick flooring also features bay views and has glass doors leading out to an open pool deck.


The Master Bedroom is on the first floor with a luxurious en suite bath. It features a soaking tub at one end, two granite-topped vanities with sinks on opposite sidewalls, and a wide walk-in double shower adorned with marble tiling with a mosaic border accent.


One of the upstairs bedrooms with an en suite bath is quite large with a vaulted ceiling and could easily serve as a bonus living area or second Master Bedroom. The completely renovated house also has a 447 square foot detached garage for vehicles and storage.


This 2,691 square foot home is listed for sale at $849,000, which averages $315.49 per square foot. Currently, there are only five other Bayfront homes for sale in this area listed from $1,340,000 for a 5,215 square foot home up to $2,250,000 for an 8,464 square foot estate nearby.Contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate office now at 877-392-6085 for complete details, a Comparative Market Analysis, and schedule a tour today 


 
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