<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">
    <channel>
        <atom:link href="https://www.destinrealestatesales.com/blog/tags/luxury-real-estate/rss/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
        <title>Destin &amp; South Walton Real Estate Blog</title>
        <link>https://www.destinrealestatesales.com/blog/tags/luxury-real-estate/</link>
        <description>Get current trends, statistics, and learn more about real estate opportunities in Destin and South Walton, Florida.</description>
<item>
    <guid>https://www.destinrealestatesales.com/blog/churchill-oaks-real-estate-santa-rosa-beach.html</guid>
    <link>https://www.destinrealestatesales.com/blog/churchill-oaks-real-estate-santa-rosa-beach.html</link>
        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Churchill Oaks Real Estate Santa Rosa Beach</title>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
Churchill Oaks is a stellar new exclusively gated residential community that provides a beautiful bay front setting for your ultimate dream home. It is located on 40-forested acres nestled beside Choctawhatchee Bay in Santa Rosa Beach on the inlet of Churchill Bayou. This convenient locale is just north of the Scenic 30A junction to Emerald Coast Parkway and less than five miles away from Miramar Beach.



The marvelous meticulously planned community includes a total of 95 home sites scattered across the shore of the bay and around two spring fed lakes that are stocked with Bass. Almost half of the 40 acre property is permanently set aside to preserve the natural lush landscaping providing a magical setting with a magnificent canopy of moss draped Live Oak trees, Magnolias, Palmetto Palms, towering Long Leaf Pines and indigenous native grasses.



An impressive gate completed with antique Chicago brick provides a formal private majestic entry into this tranquil forested world.



An eight foot wide elevated boardwalk meanders along almost one mile of the serene shoreline on the bay while interconnected well maintained nature trails traverse the entire interior and pass beside the lovely glassy lakes that mirror the sensational scenery. Lush lawns and natural open areas are scattered throughout the property and all of the home sites are either lakefront, bay front or have enchanting views of each in the distance. Each property has enough room for gracious courtyards, outdoor kitchens and lovely gardens that can blend seamlessly into the natural surroundings.



An 8,000 square foot Club House has a prominent position on a point overlooking the bay and bayou inlet. It is surrounded by three swimming pools with gurgling decorative fountains and an expansive patio for lounging in the sun. Walls of windows on three sides of this turreted brick building and open wrap around covered columned porches provide views of the shimmering pools. An outdoor bar is available for refreshing drinks. Indoors there is a full commercial kitchen and large private Gathering Rooms are available for private special events. There is also a Fitness Room, bathrooms, locker rooms and a state of the arts Media Room. Nearby is a 2,400 square foot pavilion with a 16-foot tall “walk-in” fireplace that is open on all four sides to provide a special place of warmth for social conviviality on crisp winter evenings.



Since this is a newer preplanned residential development there are still a lot of home sites to choose from and some completed masterpieces of design. You will become truly enchanted while driving past the gate under the canopy of southern moss draped trees, beside the sparkling spring fed lakes and over to the beautiful bay. A preferred list of ten community approved architectural firms has been selected to insure the paramount premier quality of custom designs for each home encompassing integral craftsmanship for the creation of a superior residential community. Architectural styles include various Americana inspired colonial designs that accentuate splendorous southern styling and classic grandeur.



There are currently three completed homes available for their new owners and two more that are under construction. They range in price from $1,445,000 to $1,695,000 for the completed masterpieces and $1,695,000 and $4,250,000 for those readying construction. Home sites are selectively being released for purchase with current property prices ranging from $250,000 for a lovely lakefront lot up to $1,200,000 for a bay front lot. Some lakefront lots also have views of the bay and are only priced at $275,000. Eight lots have been purchased or are under contact with a pending sale. Four homes have been sold with sales prices of $1,445,000, $1,500,000, $1,525,000 and $1,529,000. They ranged in size between 3,125 and 3,660 square feet and came in at an average of $451 per square foot.


Contact one of our professional real estate agents at Ocean Reef today for a detailed Comparative Market Analysis and schedule a tour at (877) 392-6085 before proceeding to the creation of your own dream come true

 
 
  ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2017 08:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
    <guid>https://www.destinrealestatesales.com/blog/destin-beachfront-home-for-sale.html</guid>
    <link>https://www.destinrealestatesales.com/blog/destin-beachfront-home-for-sale.html</link>
        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Destin Beachfront Home For Sale</title>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
This unique custom built home located at 3478 Scenic Gulf Drive is a truly spectacular beachfront beauty that sits on the shimmering white shore overlooking the jewel toned gulf waters in Destiny Shores, among Destin’s most premier prestigious communities.


You may be destined for a destination with destiny in this five bedroom two story beach home that comprises almost 4,300 square feet of spacious living area. The handsome Mediterranean styled exterior ushers you into a gracious grand entry foyer with an elegant Powder Room. This foyer leads to an expansive living area that has a full wall of windows providing panoramic vivid beachfront views. The large open Great Room that looks out onto this scenery has gleaming honey toned hardwood flooring and is hefty enough to have two areas set aside for entertainment. A decorative formal mantle richly accents a gas fireplace at the far end of the room which is flanked on each side by custom shelving with a curved alcove above for the convenient placement of a TV. The entire Great Room next to the wall of windows has glass doors that lead out onto the covered grand balcony that looks down directly upon the beach.  The east end of the room serves as the formal dining area which also has immediate access to the balcony and offers interior views of the beach. Nearby is an open state of the art kitchen with GE stainless steel appliances and a long mottled granite countertop that can seat up to five. There is also a Guest Master Bedroom Suite on this level with access to its own private luxurious bathroom that includes a granite topped vanity and a Garden Tub.



Upstairs are four other spacious bedrooms including the main Master Suite with access to the upstairs balcony that extends across the entire width of the house. Here you may enjoy listening to the soothing sounds of the surf while taking in the visual splendor of the emerald colored waters and the sugar white beach sand. The private Master Suite bath is luxurious with individual “his and hers” granite topped vanity sinks, a raised Jacuzzi Tub that sits under three sunny windows and a separate glass encased  shower.  Another Guest bedroom also has access to the glistening beachfront balcony and shares a full hall bath with one of the guest bedrooms. The fourth Guest Bedroom on this level serves as a private suite since it also has its own luxury bath. Fabulous amenities abound for owners in Destiny Shores as well as their fortunate guests including the use of a heated neighborhood pool and a Fitness Facility. These are a short leisurely stroll away within this lovely lushly landscaped community. The exclusive neighborhood off Scenic Gulf Drive is home to a popular Victorian styled restaurant called The Crap Trap at James Lee Park which has picnic pavilions and an expansive boardwalk that provides additional access to the beach.





This Destin Beachfront Home for Sale is also an excellent rental investment property and has an impressive income with a gross of $140,000 for 2013. Estimated financing with 10 down at full price with a 4.5 interest rate over thirty years would come in at $12,312 per month or $147,744 per annually. With this awesome residence you may find that you have found your own “dream home” and then some.




Select a link below to learn more about 3478 Scenic Gulf Drive or call one of our Destin sales agents at 877.392.6085.



 
 
 
 ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2014 13:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
    <guid>https://www.destinrealestatesales.com/blog/the-retreat-blue-mountain-beach.html</guid>
    <link>https://www.destinrealestatesales.com/blog/the-retreat-blue-mountain-beach.html</link>
        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>The Retreat Blue Mountain Beach</title>
    <description> <![CDATA[ 
The Retreat, which is located on the pristine shores of a rare coastal dune lake in Blue Mountain Beach overlooks the luminescent jewel toned waters of the gorgeous gulf and is a prestigious paradise. This community of ninety privileged home sites enjoys landmark status since it was the first privately gated residential development completed by the acclaimed Arvida Corporation along Scenic 30A. It lies secluded behind a heavy veil of natural conserved woodlands that are thick with pine, palmetto and oak trees. A long private drive winds down the hill from Scenic 30A in Blue Mountain Beach which marks the highest elevation on the Gulf of Mexico.







The homes are nestled along the environmentally rich diverse shores of Draper Lake which was naturally created by coastal dunes and is found in very few locations anywhere in the world. This precious exotic lake borders 3,000 linear feet of the pure white quartz crystal sanded beach where other opulent homes are located with heavenly panoramic views in all directions. It is immediately obvious that thoughtful consideration was taken in preserving this magnificent natural environment while designing beautiful residences that are placed upon generously apportioned home sites. Although many of the homes are right on the beach or lake, all are within easy walking distance to the gulf and private beach. Here residents enjoy the spectacular Beach Club that looks like a classically columned Greek temple overlooking the bright shimmering white sand and gorgeous gulf from high atop a dune. This soaring temple of sorts has arbors that connect on each side to a his and hers two story pool house compound that has locker rooms, baths, restrooms and showers. The Beach Club faces a spacious, crescent shaped, stone paved sun deck that wraps around a large swimming pool with awesome “infinite” views across the jeweled waters all the way to the southern horizon. A sparkling, splashing fountain in the pool is centered upon a decorative arbor arch leading to a staircase that takes you to the private beach below. The Retreat is a special residential enclave that has rental restrictions so it is preserved exclusively for its privileged owners and their guests.


Prices for this privileged, prestigious paradise run accordingly. Home sites here have sold in the millions on the gulf and complete home packages have been consummated for as high as $6,950,000. At the present time there are only four home sites and two completed homes available for sale at The Retreat. The home sites are priced between $750,000 and $2,700,000. The two completed homes are priced at $2,195,000 and $5,495,000.




Call Ocean Reef and Destin Real Estate Sales at 877.392.6085 to learn more about The Retreat and other South Walton Real Estate Opportunities.



 
 
 
 ]]> </description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2014 09:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
</item>
    </channel>
</rss>