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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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        <title>Gulf-Front Seagrove Beach Home for Sale</title>
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Ocean Reef Vacation Rentals &amp; Real Estate is pleased to present a new listing for a fabulous Gulf-front family compound perfectly located in an exclusive enclave of private homes at Seashore Village in Seagrove Beach.





It sits high upon sugary dune that soars almost forty feet above its own private beach. This prominent perch provides dazzling panoramic vistas of the glowing jewel-toned Gulf for as far as the eye can see.





A staircase leads down to your beautiful beach below the dune, and a new boardwalk sun deck has just been completed.





A paver tiled courtyard on the side features a refreshing pool.





A columned covered veranda beside the pool includes a Wet Bar, a full-sized refrigerator along with enough space for wining and dining. In no time at all, you may go from enjoying a freshwater dip in the pool to luxuriating in the glittering Gulf or relaxing on the shimmering sugar-white beach.





This gracious stately home, which encompasses almost 5,000 square feet of living space, has seven bedrooms, all of which include full en suite baths. It has been renovated and designed to provide a special friend and family retreat for up to fourteen privileged beach-going guests. In fact, the present owners have used this as a part-time vacation rental property, although they use it themselves throughout most of the year to entertain family and friends. Even as it has only been rented out during the summer, it is a popular destination for vacationers since last year, it grossed $72, 657.57, with only six vacation rental stays. In the current year, it has $109,990.54 on the books





This is not surprising due to its size and the number of guests that can be slept here since it provides the kind of hospitable home that's perfect for a beach reunion among family and friends due to its design layout. There are a number of separate living areas along with bedrooms on two floors and two full kitchens since part of the guest quarters are located in a recently renovated poolside Carriage House.





The first living area downstairs in the main house is currently being used as a Game Room with rich hardwood flooring and has access to a couple of Guest Suites located on this level.





The main living area upstairs is a large room that has walls of windows that provide abundant light and gorgeous Gulf views. Maple syrup toned hardwood flooring flows throughout, providing a warm, rich look.





A spacious open kitchen with upscale custom cabinetry includes a long island bar to serve wine, cocktails, appetizers, and fun buffet-style meals. The island is flanked on each side, both front and back, with separate dining areas. One may be used as an informal Breakfast Room while the other may serve for more formal family meals since it has three sets of Gulf view windows.





Three sets of soaring square columned portals open up from the main upper-level living area and lead into a sunny sitting room. It spans the house's width with multiple plate glass windows to provide sensational views of the seascape and a set of glass doors that have direct access to the beach deck.





The Master Bedroom and two other Guest Bedrooms are on this level with en suite baths.





The en suite luxury bath for the Master Suite includes double vanity sinks and a walk-in marble tiled shower with double heads.





The Carriage House has its own living area and an open kitchen that includes brushed stainless steel appliances, a granite-topped island, and a charming cottage styled cream-colored custom cabinet.





Two additional Guest Bedrooms are off the living area and include full en suite baths.





This Seagrove Beach location is in the heart of the wonderful world of Scenic 30A conveniently close to all sorts of picture-perfect meticulously planned coastal villages like iconic Seaside and Rosemary Beach – both are minutes away. They feature a wide variety of great restaurants, friendly beach bars, specialty boutiques, galleries, free outdoor concert events, and fun seasonal festivals throughout the year.





This grand Gulf-Front Seagrove Beach Home with 4,987 square feet is value price listed for $5,499,000, which comes in at only $1,102.67 per square foot. Currently, thirty Gulf-front homes are for sale in this area ranging from $1,690,000 for only a 690 square foot two-bedroom home in Seaside up to $17,200,000 for a seven-bedroom mansion with 10,558 square feet at Inlet Beach. The average price per square foot for all of those listed comes in at $1,641.36 per square foot.


Contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office today at 877-392-6085 for complete details, a full complimentary Comparative Market Analysis for those homes listed, important data on gross rental income available from our esteemed Ocean Reef Resorts property management division. Allow us to set up a private tour today


 
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        <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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        <title>An Original 30A Home for Sale</title>
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In recent years Mid Century Vintage Modern has become all the rage. This clean contemporary modernist style in architectural and furnishings was originally introduced during the “Space Age” of the mid-1950s into the 1960s. It highlighted the original open concept styling with soaring ceilings and lots of windows to bring the outdoors inside.





This 2,300 square foot 30A residence for sale with four bedrooms exemplifies this fashionable style. It’s located in the forested Dune Allen Beach section of Santa Rosa Beach near Oyster Lake at 258 Hillcrest Road. This home, inspired by the famous architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, was built in 1960 and has had many improvements throughout the years, including a large sparkling swimming pool outback. Appropriately enough, the pool cabana is an Airstream Trailer, which was highly popular in those years.





It sits on a large one half acre wooded site and is only a short stroll away from a new beach access placed at the end of the road. This location at the gateway to Scenic 30A is close to a wide array of restaurants, beach bars, grocery stores, and liquor wine outlets nearby. It is also minutes away from dining, drinking, shopping, and seasonal festivals hosted at Santa Rosa’s Gulf Place as well as the Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin.





The living, dining, and kitchen areas are incorporated within the open concept design with lots of windows for light. Milk chocolate colored tile and hardwood floors done in honey tones flow throughout. Two sets of sliding glass doors are on adjacent walls in the living area while two other sets are off the large open eat-in kitchen.





A rustic dining table that seats twelve sits beside one of them that also includes atrium windows that soar above to the vaulted ceiling. Outdoors a raised patio overlooks the pool setting. The kitchen features a restaurant-sized six-burner gas range and oven with a suspended stainless steel exhaust chimney.





Each of the bedrooms features high vaulted ceilings, and two of them also include a wall of windows. The Master Bedroom and one of the Guest Bedrooms include full en suite baths while the other two Guest Rooms have access to a full hall bath that doubles as a powder room. The Master Bedroom also has a sliding glass door with triple panels that leads outdoors to a patio.


 





This home is listed “As is” and is value priced at $499,000, which comes in at $216.96 per square foot. Currently, there are 26 other homes with four bedrooms for sale in Santa Rosa Beach priced from $415,599 for one with 2,144 square feet up to $924,900 for one with 3,240 square feet. It should be noted that the largest four-bedroom home available for sale in Santa Rosa Beach encompasses 4,332 square feet and is priced at $799,250. The average price for all four-bedroom homes listed for sale in Santa Rosa Beach stands at $298.42 per square foot.





Contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office today at 877-392-6085 for a professional complimentary detailed Comparative Market Analysis before you begin taking a tour to find your dream home. We are happy to help


Update: This home has been recently put under contract. Contact us to put in a backup offer, or to view comparable active properties.


 
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        <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>Village of South Walton Condo for Sale</title>
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Ocean Reef Realty is proud to offer a new listing for a beautifully furnished three-bedroom residence in the Village of South Walton complex at 10343 East County 30A 307. This highly sought after Seacrest Beach locale places you in a perfect world with everything the Scenic 30A lifestyle has to offer. It is within walking distance of many popular restaurants, friendly bistros, bars, specialty shops, galleries, and boutiques, especially in neighboring Rosemary Beach. This regal residence can become your beach “home away from home” and/or used as a vacation rental for lucrative gross income, which is estimated to be at almost $40,000 per year.





This charming colonial Dutch Indies styled coastal village also hosts outdoor concerts and fun seasonal festivities throughout the year. The Village of South Walton is a stately residential building with distinct old-world European architecture accented by columned limestone balustrade balconies, which provide an elegant look.





Amenities include a resort pool with a spacious patio studded with towering palm trees, lounge chairs, and a columned pergola with seating.





Village of South Walton 307 encompasses 1,117 square feet with a design that accentuates a sense of spaciousness. It features quartz countertops and vanities, freshly painted custom cabinetry as well as a newly installed hot water heater. A parchment tiled entry hall leads into the open living area with honey-toned flooring throughout, which provides a rich accent.





Double French doors lead out to a balcony that spans from the living area over to the Master Bedroom Suite and provides a bright look.





A blue couch sits upon a plush matching decorative rug beneath an abstract painting of a sandy beach and is flanked by two regal dove gray accent armchairs. A wall-mounted Flatscreen TV is provided for entertainment.





A dark, tropically inspired chest with two lamps sits beneath a nautical painting of sailboats. Nearby a unique rustic beach inspired hardwood dining table, has six charming decorative metal-backed chairs with wooden seats.





Three round raised stools with polished thick wooden tops sit beside a white quartz-topped bar facing the state of the art kitchen to enjoy drinks and snacks.





The Master Bedroom has a huge king-sized bed with an elegant headboard sits beneath a large whimsical painting of an Angel Fish beside double windows and a French door leading to the balcony. Black ebony-colored furnishings provide a stylish flair.





A full ensuite luxury bath with double vanities, a corner tub beneath a colorful abstract painting of shimmering water, and a separate walk-in shower.





The two Guest Bedrooms share a full hall bath that doubles as a convenient powder room.





One of them has bleach washed flooring with cottage styled natural hardwood furnishings which include a wonderful bed with cannonball posts, a vibrant abstract painting of oyster shells, two windows, and a wall-mounted flatscreen TV.





The other Guest Bedroom has a handsome stained hardwood paneled Bunk Bed, and a wall-mounted TV for nighttime viewing.


This three-bedroom Village of South Walton condo is listed for sale at $550,000. There are only two other residential units with three bedrooms that are currently for sale here priced at $599,000 and $525,000. Contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office at 877-392-6085 for detailed information, important rental data from our highly respected Ocean Reef Resorts property management division, and schedule a private tour today.


 
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>New Home for Sale in Preserve at Grayton Beach</title>
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Ocean Reef Real Estate is pleased to announce a new home for sale at a highly sought after new idyllic residential community on Scenic 30A called the Preserve at Grayton Beach. This exclusive gated community has an excellent location close to the beautiful beach and minutes away from restaurants, bars, shopping, and amusements at Grayton Beach, as well as Seaside.





The listing agent Justin Knowles says, “this home is characterized by its thoughtful construction and detailed design.” Besides being a showcase vacation home, this place can be rented out - with projections coming in at over $53,000 per year.





The Preserve at Grayton Beach community features golden Old Florida inspired architecture with classic metal roofs, gracious verandas, and lovely natural plants that provide an enchanting setting.





A boardwalk across from the preserve leads through a patch of forest and heads down over the sugary dunes to the shimmering shoreline. This beach is particularly lovely since it is sandwiched in between Little Redfish and Big Redfish Lake. These precious coastal dune lakes are found hardly anywhere else on the planet and are real treasures. They feature an exotic mixture of salted artisan freshwater, which harbors abundant fish and wildlife.





This community also has two swimming pools with landscaped patios, bathroom facilities, and showers. A fitness center and two lighted tennis courts sit beside one of them.





303 Morgans Trail is a brand new two-story home that encompasses almost 2,600 square feet and includes four bedrooms, three of which include en suite baths. Another full hall bath serves an upstairs bedroom while a half bath downstairs provides a convenient powder room off the living area.





The spacious Master Bedroom is also downstairs with an entrance off the front foyer. It features a luxurious bright bath that includes a unique hanging shell chandelier, double vanities, a deep soaking tub, a glass-walled shower, and a big walk-in closet.





A paver drive leads up to the connected garage beside this gracious home that has a columned entry veranda with room for a porch swing or a couple of rocking chairs. Double glass French doors enter the foyer that leads into the open living, dining, and kitchen areas.





White shiplap interior walls, lots of windows, and a milk chocolate-colored hardwood flooring provide a bright, rich look. Two glass French doors lead out to a stately columned veranda outback that spans its width and looks put upon a partially wooded area.





The state of the art kitchen features a white quartz-topped kitchen island with a sink, top of the line brushed stainless steel Thermador appliances, and white custom cabinetry.





A big Laundry Room with white cabinetry, counter space, a deep sink, and window is conveniently located off the main foyer at the bottom of the stairs near the Master Bedroom Suite.





The staircase leads to an open landing off one of the Guest Bedrooms near the hallway bath that could serve as a sitting area or office.





The hall leads to the other two Guest Bedrooms which include ensuite bathrooms with a tub shower combo in one and a walk-in shower in the other.





This 2,586 square foot home is listed for sale at $899,000, which comes in at $347.64 per square foot. Nine homes have sold here within the past twelve months ranging from $665,000 to $1,289,000. Only one other home is currently for sale in The Preserve at Grayton Beach for $825,000. Contact our Ocean Reef Real Office today at 877-392-6085 for complete details, professional rental income comps, and schedule a tour.


 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Historic Grayton Beach Cottage Now for Sale</title>
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A classic absolutely charming historic cottage at 183 Defuniak Street near the original Grayton Beach village center is now available for sale.





This captivating cabin-like cottage provides an enchanting trip back in time and is a short stroll away from the sugary shore beside the glittering emerald toned gulf. It was built in 'Old Grayton Beach' back in the 1880s but has been updated with a new kitchen, HVAC, and comfortable furnishings - while preserving the original character.





The cottage is nestled among towering pines, clusters of palmetto palms, and natural woodlands. A gracious front porch with a couple of rocking chairs and a bench swing decorated with hand-carved hearts spans its width overlooking the lovely surroundings.





Wide double glass French doors lead into an open living area with original hardwood flooring brightened by three sides of windows and canned lighting above. A rich oriental rug adorns a cozy seating ensemble with a comfortable couch, tables for drinks or snacks, a matching pair of antique ladder backed Colonial chairs with straw woven seats, a vintage armchair, and an antique dresser with a mirror. A flatscreen TV that sits upon an old cargo trunk in the corner is provided for entertainment.





On the other side of the room, a round maple table accented by four elegant, stylish dark ebony antique chairs sits upon another oriental rug beneath a candled chandelier for a charming dining experience. It sits beside a glass front china cabinet, an antique corner hutch, and a burgundy colored country bench.





The ample open country kitchen has cream-colored cottage cabinetry, an electric range, oven, microwave, and refrigerator. Deep double farm sinks are centered alongside a double window for natural light.





A bright bedroom that resembles a small sunroom has a queen-sized bed with a decorative metal headboard.





The bathroom has a classic white pedestal sink and a convenient walk-in glass shower.





A raised deck out back has a table with chairs for drinks or dining al fresco and an outdoor shower to rinse the sand off after the beach.





A closet includes a new stacked washer and dryer.





The enchanting Grayton Beach cottage for sale provides a romantic getaway destination for loving couples to create magical memories - and is a popular vacation rental known as Shepherd Cottage The completely furnished home is ready for personal or rental use as soon as it's sold.





This one bedroom 675 square foot cottage is the least expensive residence listed for sale in the highly sought after historic Grayton Beach. There are only 17 other single-family homes listed for sale at this location, and they range in price from $1,100,000 for a three-bedroom 1,626 square foot home away from the beach up to $6,950,000 for a six-bedroom 6,043 square foot beachfront mansion.





If you are fortunate enough to be shopping for a fantastic beach home in this range, contact our accommodating Ocean Reef Real Estate Office at 877-392-6085 - or stop by and see us at 15 Pine Street in Grayton Beach. We will provide complete details, a complimentary Comparative Market Analysis of all properties listed, and important gross rental estimates available from our highly respected Ocean Reef Resorts property management division. Call today and begin your tour


 
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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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    <pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 09:48:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <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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