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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Miramar Beach Vacation Home for Sale</title>
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Located at 178 Open Gulf Street is a three story six bedroom home with six full bathrooms offering over 3,000 square feet of gracious living and is just steps away from the luminescent emerald green waters of the gulf in magnificent Miramar Beach. It comes completely furnished with upscale professional décor and is comfortably appointed. Although this beach home has the look and feel of a private residence, it is also an excellent rental investment property. In fact in recent years it has become a popular family destination and grossed over $111,000 for 2013.



You may consider buying it as your Dream Home for retirement or use it as a vacation home and rent it out for lucrative passive income. Its award winning Old Florida design comes with breezy covered balconies on the upper floors and was featured a few years ago in the prestigious Parade of Homes. The balconies overlook a lushly landscaped palm studded splash pool that measures 10 x 20. Besides the comfortable furnishings it also has modern amenities which includes wall mounted TVs with DVDs and up to date stainless steel appliances in the open gourmet kitchen. The first floor includes the fabulously furnished family and dining room with a flat screen TV centered in the gracious living area. An elegant glass topped dining table nearby sits under a shaded chandelier with eight high backed chairs decorated with intricate pineapple carvings. There is a comfortably furnished den on this level that has sunny views of the gorgeous gulf nearby. Three of the six bedrooms are Master  Suites with king sized beds and luxurious private bathroom “en suite” located on each of the three levels. The main Master Bedroom Suite encompasses the entire third floor and has its own private balcony that offers dazzling views out toward the glistening gulf.


The fantastic Miramar Beach location is half way between Destin and South Walton’s Scenic 30A which makes it centrally located near the best of both worlds. Besides the neighborhood's own sparkling crystalline beach nestled beside the jewel toned waters there are lots of delightful diversions nearby. These include popular gulf front restaurants along Scenic Gulf Drive, lively bars, championship golf courses, and the nation’s largest designer discount outlet known as Silver Sands. Grocery stores and pharmacies are also conveniently close. The charming New Orleans inspired Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin is minutes away offering a wide assortment of restaurants, bars, boutiques, free live musical concerts, fun seasonal festivals and firework celebrations.


This home is value priced at $949,000 which averages at $310.94 per square foot. At the present time there are only nine other six bedroom homes for sale in Miramar Beach with an average list price at $1,284,878 which comes in at an average of $399.50 per square foot. The vast majority of these homes are not gulf view locations. Five homes with six bedrooms have sold in Miramar Beach within the past twelve months which had an average price of $1,216,000 coming in at $309.91 per square foot. One of these was a 4,554 square foot beachside residence actually located on Open Gulf Street in the same neighborhood that closed at $2,700,000 at $592.89 per square foot.


Learn more about 178 Open Gulf Street below or start your Destin Real Estate search now.

 
 
 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2014 12:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Buying a Destin Vacation Rental Home</title>
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The word is out People are flocking to the sugar white sand beach and vibrant emerald hued gulf water of Destin, Florida. Once a sleepy fishing village, this intimate coastal town has exploded in popularity as a top tourist destination. Unlike many beach destinations in the United States, accommodations here in Destin are unique, big box run-of-the-mill hotel rooms are scarce. In fact, there’s not even one hotel on the beach in Destin’s city limits. Serious investors are drawn to buying vacation homes and condos in Destin for this very reason. In addition to professional real estate investors, many visitors are getting in on the action – acquiring a dream home along our shores. Are you considering buying a vacation rental home in Destin? If so, consider the following helpful tips:


 


The Perfect Vacation Rental Home Location  One of the most over-used sayings in real estate is “Location, Location, Location.” Why? Because it’s true Although Destin is just 16 miles long, there is a wealth of communities, resorts, and condominiums nestled along the Gulf. Income derived from a vacation rental is directly tied to the property’s proximity to the beach. The closer to the beach the high the revenue. Although you’re purchasing to maximize your investment, you’ll maximize your enjoyment by choosing the development that most aligns with your lifestyle.


 


Vacation Rental Amenities  You’ve narrowed the location of your vacation rental – now it’s time to consider the amenities your home or condo will offer to guests. Location and proximity to the beach are indeed the most vital factors, but amenities offered are a close second. For condos most amenities are included. These may be a fitness center, community pool, hot tub or a playground. Vacation homes may require a little bit more creativity. Subtle tweaks and additions can optimize your rental income. Sure adding a new pool or fitness center to your community may not be an option, but adopting the amenities offered by luxury resorts can go a long way. Vacationers are seeking to enhance their enjoyment, anything you can do to help translates to greater revenue.  Managing Your Vacation Rental  We are here to help you from start to finish with your vacation rental investment. In addition to being a full service Destin Real Estate Company we are also affiliated with the authority for vacation home rentals in Northwest Florida, Ocean Reef Resorts. This means our agents have access to over three decades of vital vacation rental statistics. With our wealth of knowledge we are able to accurately predict potential revenue and assist on pairing your emotional desires with your financial goals.  If you are considering purchasing a vacation rental in Destin, South Walton, or any of the surrounding areas we would love the opportunity to discuss your options and help you hand-select the perfect property. We are ready to build a lasting relationship with you and your family. Call 877.392.6085 to get started today

 
 
 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2014 13:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Destin Beachfront Home For Sale</title>
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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.



 
 
 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2014 13:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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