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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Dolphin Point Destin Condo for Sale</title>
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Ocean Reef Real Estate is proud to present a new listing for this beautifully appointed and furnished two-bedroom residence at 30 Moreno Point Road 605 C. This condominium is located at the Dolphin Point condo complex near the eastern end of Holiday Isle on Norreigo Point. The great locale is the Destin version of island living since it is surrounded on three sides by the bustling harbor and has its own set of docks. It is also just minutes away from all the happenings at HarborWalk Village.





Evening views down the lighted harbor are spectacular, especially as sunsets vibrantly spill across the sky and mirror-like waters toward the west. Many residents take advantage of this wonderful location to enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, or trying their luck at fishing. Dolphin Point also features a large waterfront swimming pool with convenient bathroom facilities at the harbor's edge. There are also grills provided for fun cookouts and an exercise room for workouts.





This 1,400 square foot condo unit has been remodeled and updated with comfortable furnishings. Oversized latte toned tile spreads diagonally across the open living area that features a wall of sliding glass doors leading out to a breezy balcony. Floor to ceiling corner side windows nearby provide a bright look and accentuate a spacious look. A rich, handsome brown leather couch flanked by two extra-wide armchairs provide an elegant seating ensemble centered upon a sizeable regal drink table with pedestal column supports. A big painting of a tuna above the couch offers a whimsical flair. A wall-mounted flatscreen TV is provided for entertainment.





The open kitchen nearby has a thick mottled granite-topped bar with four raised straw woven seats and stylish scrolled metal backs. Crisp cream-colored custom cabinetry, beach washed white brick backsplash and brushed stainless steel appliances provide the kitchen with a contemporary state of the art look.





The large Master Bedroom has charming cottage styled furnishings with a big king-sized bed featuring an arched white slatted headboard along with rustic pedestal based side tables with distinctively modern lamps on each side. White shiplap walls and a sunny window provide light while vivid marine life prints add color. The private en suite luxury bath has a mottled granite-topped cabinet vanity, smooth pebble stone flooring, and a glass-walled walk-in shower adorned with marble walls.





The Guest Bedroom has a queen-sized bed with an enchanting sleigh type swayed frame and two bedside tables with big anchors at their base for distinct nautical nuance. Colorful decorative prints beautifully accent the serene pastel blue interior walls. These guest quarters have access to a full hall bath that doubles as a convenient powder room.





This Dolphin Point residence could easily serve as a primary home, a vacation place and/or be used as a rental property. It is listed at $474,900, which comes in at $339.21 per square foot. Two other smaller condos at Dolphin Point are for sale with two bedrooms each, which average $342.07 per square foot.


Contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office at 877-392-6085 for complete details, a complimentary Comparative Market Analysis of properties listed, and to schedule a tour today


 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2020 10:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Two St. Andrews Sandestin Homes for Sale</title>
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Ocean Reef Real Estate is pleased and honored to present two new listings for homes in the well-established sought after residential St. Andrews enclave in prestigious Sandestin. This excellent location is near the east gate connecting to the swank town center on Grand Boulevard and also equidistant to the enchanting Village of Baytowne Wharf in the other direction. This gives residents an abundant choice of restaurants, bars, shopping venues, concerts, and fun seasonal activities. The lush forested Baytowne Golf Course, which is adorned with large lovely lagoons wraps around this serene quiet rental restricted neighborhood. Each one of these two beautiful homes includes three bedrooms.





The first has a very heavenly setting located at 8808 Saint Andrews Drive. It overlooks the large lovely lagoon and the 9 green of the Baytowne Golf Course.





A golf cart comes with the purchase of this home, so you are ready to play or zip down to Baytowne Wharf and over to Grand Boulevard for fun.





This three-bedroom property with almost 2,000 square feet has been renovated with wonderful appointments, including new kitchen appliances, light honey-toned hardwood flooring, a new laundry room, and wall-mounted flatscreen TVs (including one on the patio).





This gracious home has soaring vaulted ceilings and elegant wide arched portals that provide an open concept feel from room to room.





A formal dining area has a wall of windows overlooking the gorgeous outdoor scenery and patio area.





There is also a dining nook in the kitchen.





The Master Bedroom with custom cabinetry includes a luxurious ensuite bath while a full hall bath serves the two Guestrooms, one of which features custom shelving. This home is well priced at $579,900, which comes in at $291.99 per square foot.





The other beautiful home at 8782 Saint Andrews Drive overlooks a lovely lagoon.





It has a private pool with a nice patio.





The lushly landscaped lawn includes a giant Live Oak tree and two Citrus trees that produce excellent crops of oranges.





This home encompasses over 2,500 square feet and has three bedrooms that each feature private en suite baths.





The Master Bedroom is on the first floor while the two Guest Suites are upstairs.





A very spacious living area has a soaring two-story cathedral ceiling with a dramatic open staircase hallway landing that interconnects the two guest suites upstairs.





Regal wide arched portals connect to an open kitchen, dining area, and a den with built-in cabinetry. An abundance of recent upgrades include: A new HVAC; Light fixtures; Ceiling fans; A Wolf gas range, Fisher &amp; Paykel refrigerator, and a Bosch dishwasher; Two remodeled upstairs baths; Granite countertops; Marble accents; New tile flooring upstairs; Ninja floor coating in the garage, A new water heater; Exterior painting and a significant investment upgrade for a brand new concrete tile roof. This home is value priced at $649,000 for an average of $258.46 per square foot.





Note that although both homes are near water, they do NOT require Flood Insurance. There is only one other home for sale in St. Andrews, which has two bedrooms, encompasses 1,159 square feet, and is listed for $529,000, which comes in at $456.43 per square foot. Contact our friendly professional Ocean Reef Real Estate Office at 877-392-6085 for complete details and schedule a private tour today.


 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2020 10:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Beachwalk Villas Unit for Sale for only $360K</title>
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Ocean Reef Real Estate is pleased to offer this wonderful two-bedroom villa, which encompasses 1,300 square feet and has been recently renovated. Beachwalk Villas 5142 has a charming Mediterranean styled exterior and is nestled beside a lovely lake just a short distance from the beautiful beach on the gorgeous gulf side of Sandestin.











This exclusive lushly landscaped world-class resort provides a special privileged lifestyle for owners and their fortunate guests. Beachwalk Villas 5142 is a  popular vacation home grossed over $25K on the Ocean Reef Resorts rental program in 2019.








Beachwalk is aptly named since it is within walking distance of the crystalline shoreline and dazzling emerald toned waters of the glowing gulf. It is centered upon a sprawling four-pronged lagoon-like lake stocked with fish that can be caught and released for fun.











A bridge walkway provides easy access to the private neighborhood pool that is seasonally heated and sits beside the lake.











A patio off the main living area of this residence allows you to take in serene, enchanting lake views while enjoying favorite drinks or dining outdoors.











The open living, dining, and kitchen area are downstairs while the two bedrooms are upstairs. The bright open living area has white beadboard wainscoting as an accent complimenting lovely pastel lavender-blue walls. Oversized white tile flooring and a triple panel of sliding glass doors face out toward the lake and accentuates its spaciousness.  An inviting seat ensemble includes a comfortable couch, love seat and armchair with tropically styled creamy white slipcovers. They face a gorgeous, intricately framed glass front turquoise credenza with a giant flatscreen TV mounted on top for entertainment.











A built-in granite-topped mini bar nearby includes a convenient wine cooler. A half bath serves as a nearby powder room.











A unique white tile topped dining table with honey-toned hardwood border frames and six white decorative spindle backed chairs with maple seats sits beneath a contemporary styled crystal chandelier.











The open kitchen beside it has a mottled granite-topped bar with seating and white custom cabinetry that’s brightened by a garden window with display shelving that highlights beach-inspired decorative art.











The Master Bedroom and Guest Bedroom upstairs both include full en suite baths. The Master Suite is done in nautical colors with a king-sized bed attired in blue patterned seashells on a white background that sits beside a wall of windows with heavenly lake views.











The Guest Bedroom has a crisp cottage style with a sunny window and twin beds.











Sandestin is a wonderful world of its own with four championship golf courses that span out across the resort grounds, professional tennis courts and health club facilities with spas. Nearby dining destinations include a giant gazebo styled “Beach House” restaurant that overlooks the glittering gulf and the award-winning “Seagars” steakhouse. A picturesque Disney-like version of the New Orleans French Quarter known as the Village of Baytowne Wharf and Sandestin’s swank upscale Town Center at Grand Boulevard features lots of restaurants, bars, specialty shops, festivals, and amusements. A beach tram takes you anywhere on the resort.








This Beachwalk Villas unit for sale is listed at $360,000. Currently, there are 55 other two-bedroom vacation units for sale in Sandestin, ranging from $224,000 for an 843 square foot unit at Baytowne Wharf up to $749,000 at the Westwinds luxury beach tower. The average list price for a two-bedroom property of this kind stands at $408,180. Contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office at 877-392-6085 for detailed, relevant rental history comparisons from our highly respected Ocean Reef Resorts property management division, and to schedule a tour today.






 
 

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    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
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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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    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:41:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>5 South Walton Lots for Your DYI Amazon House</title>
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Nowadays, you can buy just about anything on Amazon's behemoth website. So, it comes as no surprise that the latest offering is a DYI house that can be built by two adults in less than a day Obviously, South Walton provides inspiration to have access to a dream home here. With the shimmering sugar white crystalline shore, the glorious glowing jewel-toned gulf, and forested precious Coastal Dune Lakes - how could it now? A testament to this fact is that Ocean Reef Resorts has been providing distinctive South Walton vacation rental properties to generations of satisfied guests for almost 40 years. Our Ocean Reef Real Estate division is available to help you find one of your own &quot;home away from home,&quot; but you also have the option to buy a lot and build it yourself. Now you can start one with a number of house kits available and bring it along with you at an affordable price


Two of the most popular DYI Houses advertised on Amazon.com are the Allwood Solvalla and the Allwood Somersby home packages. 


 





The Allwood Solvalla encompasses 172 square feet with about half of it, (86 square feet), enclosed but includes two walls of glass windows to accentuate space and provide views. The rest of it is a covered veranda which may be used for a miniature outdoor kitchen with a wet bar to enjoy drinks and Al fresco dining. This would make a perfect cabana if you already have a home with a swimming pool or it can serve as a lovely garden house. The cost is only $7,250, which includes all the materials to construct it yourself. If you have someone to help you, the time involved should take only eight hours This does not include pouring a slab, providing electricity, and water, which may be subcontracted out unless you have the ability to do it yourself. Otherwise, it would be under roof and ready to use.





The Allwood Somersby is even more interesting and is available for $8,360 because it includes 174 square feet of entirely enclosed space divided into two rooms. One portion has three rectangular floor to ceiling windows, while the other section has double glass doors that can be completely open onto a small entry deck. This cute cottage has the ability to be used as a miniature Guest House with electricity, water, easy HVAC, an added bath, and small kitchenette. Allwood states that adding a small bathroom is affordable and not difficult. Nordic Spruce planks are used for siding with tongue and groove placement for cottage appeal.


There are affordable lots available, which may be perfect for one of these tiny homes. You may think of these as a &quot;starter home&quot; since it may give you the financial ability to buy a lot to start one and build a primary dream home later on.





One of the best-priced lots available is located on a cul-de-sac at the lovely residential community of Riley's Bayview in Miramar Beach, just a stone's throw away from multi-million dollar waterfront homes. There are no HOA fees here, and a bayside park with a boat ramp and playground are right down the street. Public sewer and water are available. It is available for $89,000.





Another lot, 7 on Pisces Drive in Santa Rosa Beach with sewer and water available includes almost half an acre with bay views on a creek that connects to the open water. This secluded, serene location borders a county forest preserve and is available for $199,999. This provides a perfect pallet to start creating your own piece of paradise.


Three other lots are available here in South Walton, which range in price from $2,000,000 to $7,500,000. Although they are in a totally different price range, a fortunate buyer may want to purchase one of these dream lots. In that case, you may use one of these miniature cottages as a poolside cabana, garden house, a kid's playhouse, or (dare we say?) even a mother-in-law's quarters One of these cottages may also provide a place for you to stay while your primary home is being designed and constructed when you schedule exciting visits to check on the monthly progress.


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How would you like to own an island on Choctawhatchee Bay? Believe it or not, there is one available for only $1,999,000 that's located beside Tucker Bayou in Santa Rosa Beach This private forested island includes over 53 acres, and over three acres are approved for residential development. You could build multiple bungalows for use as an exclusive private family enclave or become the first developer to build on a Choctawhatchee Bay island that's just minutes away from the beach.


If building a home on the shimmering sugar-white shore overlooking the glowing jewel-toned gulf fulfills your ultimate dream, there are two awesome vacant residential spaces available.





One of them is a precious parcel that features over seven acres of heavenly forested grounds at the highly exclusive and privately gated residential community of Bannerman Beach Estates off South Walton's Scenic 30A. This is positioned in between Blue Mountain Beach and Grayton Beach on Little Redfish Lake. Besides the sugary dunes, beautiful beach, and gorgeous gulf. This property provides waterfront access to this precious Coastal Dune Lake. It is a real treasure since such rare bodies of water are found hardly anywhere else in the entire world and support an abundant exotic array of wildlife. A tributary connects the little lake to the open gulf beside a dune. It flows each way via tidal change, which creates an exotic mixture of salted freshwater. Besides the unique flora and fauna, you can enjoy fishing for a wide variety of fish that share this interconnected natural habitat. Over 700 linear feet of private gulf shore frontage is shared by less than a total of eight existing Bannerman Beach Estate mansions. Walton County has approved a building construction footprint of 9,920 square feet, but for just one home. The beach borders Grayton State Beach Park, which just received acclaim in Forbes Magazine as being among the most beautiful shores in the nation. This South Walton lot for sale is listed at $6,000,000.





A fabulous beachfront property is available in the heart of Santa Rosa Beach at 4691 West County Highway 30A. It sprawls across 1.21 acres of grounds to be built upon. It is positioned high up on a sugary dune, which rises 35 feet above sea level. The views of the glorious gulf are quite stunning from this height since it offers 180-degree panoramic vistas that extend up and down the bright beach as well far into the sparkling southern horizon. A staircase has already been completed that leads down to your own private sugary shore that extends an amazing 150 linear feet across, making it one of a kind along this stretch of the beach. This highly desirable location is at a sought after part of Scenic 30A very close to the Santa Rosa Town Center of Gulf Place. It is just a short stroll away from restaurants, beach bars, boutiques, seasonal festivals, and outdoor concerts that are offered there. It is also minutes away from grocery stores, wine outlets, many other restaurants, shopping, and abundant amusements in Miramar Beach at Sandestin's enchanting village of Baytowne Wharf as well as Grand Boulevard. This South Walton lot is listed at $7,500,000.


Ocean Reef Real Estate can help you find whatever you are looking for - whether it be a vacant lot for a tiny cottage, a luxurious gulf front condo, a resort property, or a mansion beside the beach. We have listings and detailed information on properties that include all sizes and price ranges. Ocean Reef Resorts, our highly acclaimed sister property management division, can also provide important accurate professional rental projections if you are considering a real estate vacation investment home. Call us today at 877-392-6085 and we can help you begin your search


 
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>$12.5 Million South Walton Bayfront Estate for Sale</title>
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This 7,995 square foot bayfront estate is a masterpiece of architectural design and definitely in a league of its own This is the kind of opulent home you would expect to see featured in the latest edition of Architectural Digest or Luxury Home Magazine. It is a magnificent achievement in meticulous craftsmanship, rustic elegance, and style designed by renowned architect Matthew Savoie. 


 





This private family compound sits on over five-acres of forested grounds beside the beautiful Choctawhatchee Bay with 1,082 linear feet of frontage that comes with a long dock and boathouse. Located at 442 Nicole Forest Drive in South Walton's Santa Rosa Beach, it sits beside the 15,000-acre Point Washington State Forest for the serene enjoyment of beautiful Bayfront living. It is also less than 15 minutes away from the gulf 


 





A gated entrance leads into the expansive estate grounds with a cobblestone driveway lined with mature live oaks, magnolias, and palmetto palms. 


 


This home celebrates the art of fine living with spacious rooms, soaring cathedral ceilings as well as walls of windows overlooking the gorgeous forested surroundings and bay. Exquisite high-end features include the following: Massive reclaimed oak beams and walls made from a 100-year-old Amish dairy barn; Rich reclaimed hardwood flooring; Six huge stone fireplaces with gas starters; A whole-house Sonos music system; A whole-house dimmable LED lighting system; A state-of-the-art Security System; Hurricane-rated windows and a 70 kilowatt whole-home generator. 


 





The grand foyer leads into a massive Great Room with towering stone fireplaces at each end, two large vintage double ring candled chandeliers suspended from the cathedral ceiling, walls of windows, and custom armoire cabinetry. 


 





An adjoining library at one end features another fireplace with classic custom-built bookcases giving the room warmth and functionality. 


 





A gigantic Chef's Kitchen at the other end is a stunning piece of design with top of the line Sub-Zero Wolf appliances, an Asko dishwasher, double 75-bottle wine coolers, and long twin quartzite topped islands that can seat five at each one. 


 





The Great Room and Gourmet Kitchen seamlessly dovetail into exceptional outdoor living spaces. A glass-topped atrium styled greenhouse sunroom has a heated floor and a charming fountain. 


 





A large screened back porch with great bay views includes a generous living, dining, and entertainment area with a stone fireplace. An outdoor kitchen features two Big Green Egg barbeques, a 42&quot; Lynx gas grill, a vintage farm sink, and 12' bar with Euro-Wall folding pass-through windows. 


 





A saltwater swimming pool has a large deck area, a hot tub, custom lighting, and lovely courtyard gardens. A long wide boardwalk through an arched tree canopy leads to the entertainment boat deck that measures 18'x 32'. It includes a Sonos Music System, a covered boat lift with security, freshwater, and lighting to attract fish. 


 


 The main house features a spacious Master Suite with remote-controlled draperies, a hidden TV, custom-designed closets, and a convenient washer/dryer behind restored barn doors. 


 





The spa-like bath has a shower with a fogless mirror, a radiant heated tile floor, dual towel warmers, and a jetted tub. 


 





A long screen porch breezeway leads from the main house to an enchanting carriage guest house that sits above a garage with three well equipped oversized bays. 


 





The guest quarters have two bedrooms with en suite baths, a full kitchen, and an open area that includes a built-in custom workbench beside two walls of windows to use for craft hobbies or as an artist studio. 


 





This living area faces a porch with a stone fireplace flanked by heavenly bay views and Euro doors that graciously provide an impressive indoor/outdoor living experience. There is also a custom bunk room with four beds with a half bath, pantry/laundry room with stacked washer and dryer. 


 





If you are in a league of your own too, then this is the South Walton home for you Call our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office at 877-392-6085 for complete details, a complimentary Comparative Market Analysis, and schedule a private tour today.


 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 08:37:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Incredible Destin Deep Water Bayou Front Home for Sale</title>
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Searching for your ultimate Dream Home that can also dock a big boat? They’re a rare find in Destin since other than some properties on Holiday Isle and a few harbor front homes, deep water dockage here is nearly nonexistent. The Gulf is out of the question, and most homes along Choctawhatchee Bay have shallow water near the shoreline. Although they may accommodate shallow bottomed boats and pontoons with a long dock, a big boat is too deep for such waters. People elsewhere who have big boats have to store them in pricey facilities when not in use.


However, this magnificent home at 134 West Country Club Drive in Destin’s well established prestigious Indian Bayou neighborhood does harbor big boatsThree words aptly describe this 4,238 square foot estate, which is “Opulent” “Majestic” and “Lavish” The private dock comes with a covered 20,000-pound boat lift that can berth boats and yachts. Within no time at all, you can cruise out of the bayou and enter a deep part of the bay and enter the Gulf side harbor in Destin. This Mediterranean styled villa graces almost half an acre of lushly landscaped grounds and includes three bedrooms along with three and one half luxury baths.


It has a very stately presence with an arched soaring columned entry flanked by tropical palms. Ornate beveled glass doors lead into the foyer, which features a stunning two-story cathedral ceiling, a contemporary starburst chandelier, and a regal staircase that leads up to an open landing. Travertine marble and luxurious hardwood flooring flow throughout the home.


A bright sunny open living area with a giant wall-mounted TV above a contemporary gas fireplace has a wall of double glass doors leading out to a palatial swimming pool.


It is crowned by a Hot Tub, adorned with columned pergolas, has a fireplace, an expansive patio, and a Wet Bar Grill area for entertaining. Steps lead down from the Pool Pergola to a grassy lawn with a raised walkway to the dock.


A modern state of the art kitchen features stainless steel appliances, floor to ceiling honey-toned custom cabinetry, sleek black granite countertops, and chic built-in wrap around seating.


A formal dining room with tall ceilings has a sunny window, while a hallway nearby includes two large glass fronts to feature a selection of fine wines.


The first floor Master Bedroom features an elegant tray ceiling, a spacious sitting area, office or den, and a lavish, luxurious en suite bath. The two Guest Bedrooms upstairs also feature full en suite luxury baths and are near a large Media Room with a Wet Bar, as well as a gigantic wall-mounted TV featuring a Surround Sound System.


A wall of glass doors that are heavily curtained for daytime theater use leads to a balcony overlooking the pool.


This amazing home is value-priced for $1,450,000, which averages $342.14 per square foot. Currently there are three other Indian Bayou homes for sale with docks from $1,379,000 with 3,553 square feet, $2,099,000 with 5,600 square feet and $2,995,000 with 6,887 square feet. They average $403.55 per square foot.Contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office today at 877-392-6085 for complete details and let us help find an impressive harbor for your boat


 
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        <title>Santa Rosa Beach Bayfront Home Priced to Sell</title>
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Are you searching for your Dream Home? This Bayfront home at 279 Joy Lane in Santa Rosa Beach will delight you and may just be precisely what you are looking for The forested setting includes Live Oaks, Loblolly Pines, and clusters of Palmetto Palms with lovely vistas of the Choctawhatchee Bay. The two-story 2,110 square foot waterfront home with a split floor plan includes a main level Master Bedroom with en suite luxury bath and two Guest Bedrooms upstairs that share a full connected bath.


A white square columned big covered balcony off the guest bedrooms along with a screened porch below encourage you to “sit a spell,” enjoy favorite refreshments and relish the tranquil views. A dock with an end deck juts out into the bay with a covered boat lift that invites you to launch your boat for a scenic excursion or go fishing. This home also comes with a tall detached covered “land harbor” for your boat when not in use, a garage for your car, and a large attractive free-standing storage building out front.


Although you may find yourself spending a lot of time pursuing a wonderful bayside lifestyle, this excellent location also places you close to the sugary shore. The Ed Walline Public Beach Access at Gulf Place is only about ten minutes away from this location. You have ample opportunities to embrace the best of both worlds.


This home’s classic Old Florida styling with a metal roof and light blue exteriors trimmed in white has a charming nautical look.


You’ll be immediately impressed with the spacious open look indoors accentuated by light parchment tile flooring, a wall of windows with double glass doors leading to the porch, and the state of the art kitchen. Two custom cabinets flank a dark marble encased fireplace at the end of the living area with counter space that may serve as a wine bar. Windows above each one provide natural light during the day.


The other end of this room offers sunny space for dining next to the open kitchen, which features a raised sleek mottled black granite-topped bar, stainless steel appliances, a main sink, a wet bar sink, and blonde maple cabinetry.


The large Master Bedroom on this level has plenty of room for a sitting area and has direct access outdoors. The luxury bath has a jetted spa tub, a separate glass-walled shower, a vanity sink with a long dressing counter and an elegant individual free-standing pedestal sink.


An open spindle railed staircase gracefully leads from the living area to the Guest Quarters upstairs. Light honey-toned hardwood flooring flows throughout this space, and the connecting bathroom between the two bedrooms has a tub with shower. Each bright bedroom has double windows along with glass doors that lead out to the covered balcony that spans the width of the house and provides gorgeous treetop views of the beautiful bay.This home is offered for sale at $699,900, which comes in at only $331.70 per square foot. There are only three other comparable bayfront homes for sale in Santa Rosa Beach priced from $775,000 for a 1,504 square foot residence up to $1,425,000 for one with 2,123 square feet. They average $562.70.This great deal will not last long so call Ocean Reef Real Estate today at 877-392-6085 to schedule a tour


 
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Prepare to be amazed This classic Mediterranean style home enjoys a privileged quarter acre waterfront setting in the exclusive gated residential community of Emerald Lakes in Destin.





This large 3,663 square foot residence at 238 Wekiva Cove includes three bedrooms with en suite luxury baths. These are already impressive credentials, but the dazzling interiors will take your breath away. Over 30 slabs of precious marble and granite from quarries around the world were used to adorn this property.





The grand front entry includes prism beveled double glass doors beneath an arched palladium window that soars two stories above it. Mahogany Blue Eye Granite columns frame an open bridge staircase at one end while a triple set of suspended, shimmering crystal chandeliers highlight the foyer.





This leads into a formal living area that blends classic with contemporary. Imported Italian parchment toned marble with inlaid rich rose accent colors flows throughout this area while Travertine marble is used upstairs. The living area has a 20’ tall cathedral ceiling and a wall of windows facing an outdoor pool encompassed by a soaring screen porch overlooking the lovely lake.





The salt water pool includes an outdoor sitting area with a kitchen that features Brushed Brown Fantasy Granite and a Big Green Egg for grilling. One wall of the living area is studded with an enormous slab of white marble with misty gray veining that encases a wide modern electric faux gas fireplace. An elegant adjoining dining room includes floor to ceiling wall of white marble with ebony veining encasing another fireplace and a contemporarily styled rectangular crystal chandelier.





Three additional chandeliers are suspended above an island adorned with Calcutta Gold marble that is also used on all the countertops in the spacious open kitchen. Gleaming stainless steel appliances include two large upscale side by side refrigerator/freezers.





A large family room with a formal tray beamed ceiling includes sleek built-in contemporary cabinetry with glass faces fronts. A built-in bar is adorned with creamy white marble and unique veining that resembles poured molasses.





A regal powder room includes beautiful sparkling oyster shell toned Labradorite quartz panels and a countertop with a raised teal blue fluted glass sink. One of the three Master Bedroom Suites is located on the first floor for primary use while the other two are upstairs.





The main Master Suite includes a large sitting area or office space and a large walk-in closet. The opulent, luxurious bath is worthy of royalty.





It is draped in floor to ceiling marble that includes a black marble inlay border on the flooring, separate vanities, a claw foot soaking tub and a humongous walk-in shower that spans an entire wall with multiple heads. The other two Master Suites upstairs also come with luxurious private baths, one of which is decorated with beautiful Brown Karnezi marble while the other is has exotic, beautiful blue Bahia marble.  





This opulent lake home with 3,663 square feet is the largest home for sale in Emerald Lakes and is priced at $714,200, which comes in at $194.97 per square foot. There are eleven other single family homes for sale here priced from $325,900 for 1,756 square feet up to $614,900 for 3,350 square feet which average $175.49 per square foot. Contact Ocean Reef Real Estate today at 877-392-6085 for more details and a complimentary comparative market analysis before you tour.



 


 
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        <title>Why buy Brady Bunch House when you can buy these Destin Homes?</title>
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“Marcia Marcia Marcia” 


 


Yes, even Marcia would be surprised to learn the current value of her “childhood home” that she shared with other members of The Brady Bunch. According to the L.A. Times it is currently on the market for sale in California. The state leads the nation in out of sight real estate prices but this iconic 2,500 square foot home, which was used for the exterior of the home portrayed on the popular TV show, is listed at $1,850,000. This home is obviously a nostalgic dream for many who grew up watching this show from 1969 to 1974 since it steadily attracts 30 to 50 fan visitors almost every day. It even has its own Yelp Page. The listing agent expects a huge amount of buyer interest since besides its celebrity value the home sits on a 12,500 square foot lot on the L.A. River. Its location in an older neighborhood of Studio City may be subdivided if a developer buys it. The current sellers are giving preference to someone who will keep the home intact since their now deceased parents purchased it back in 1973 for $63,000 





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Although it has received updates over the years, it still retains its 1970s “Mid Century Modern Vintage” décor which is now considered highly fashionable. It is quite stylish in that way with a partially vaulted cathedral ceiling, a step down living area, stone-faced fireplace, wood-paneled walls, built-in bar, vivid floral wallpaper, vintage window treatments, and the original full house intercom radio system. A low stone front wall and a gated entrance to the detached two car garage was added since fans were coming right up to the front door or going into the backyard.Homes in Destin and Miramar Beach have reached “star status” as far as prices go. Down along Scenic 30A in South Walton they have gone just as high since home sales there for the past 12 months have averaged over $1,000,000 per sale. However relatively speaking, there are homes in Destin available in the same price range which are relative bargains compared to the Brady Bunch home which averages $754 per square foot. Here are four Destin homes you should consider buying instead of the Brady Bunch House:





MLS 811620 - 622 Durango Road 711


A 3,255 square foot Penthouse in Destin with an additional 1,191 square feet of balconies providing panoramic views of the gulf, bay, and harbor is available at $1,650,000. It has 12-foot ceilings, walls of glass windows, two Master Suites, a two-car underground garage and a 50’ x 22’ boat slip at Harbor Lights. Other amenities include a pool, gym, bubbling hot tubs, a dog park and deeded beach access. This home doesn’t have a 1970s Intercom Radio but it does feature a $75,000 Smart Home System The list price comes in at $507 per square foot.





MLS 812006 - 1816 Scenic Highway 98


The prestigious gulf front Signature Beach tower with its own private beach has a 3,300 square foot residence for sale priced at $1,395,000. A 300’ beach balcony provides gorgeous views of the jewel-toned gulf while a rooftop Infinity Pool for residents provides stunning limitless views. The balcony spans across from the living area to the lavish Master Bedroom Suite with access to each. The huge Master Bath defines luxury with a walk-thru closet, a jetted tub, a glass-walled shower, quartz countertops, double vanities and views of the gulf. The open spacious living area and state of the art kitchen which features a Subzero refrigerator freezer is perfect for entertaining. This is priced at  $423 per square foot.





MLS 808776 - 3032 Club Drive


A 4,940 square foot Mediterranean styled mansion for sale priced at $1,799,900 is located on Club Drive in the exclusively gated Burnt Pine neighborhood, which is within the exclusive gated Sandestin Resort. Floor to ceiling windows in the main living area soar up to 20-feet in height which overlooks the lushly landscaped grounds, a natural lovely lagoon lake with its own dock, the private pool and a golf course fairway. The recently renovated interiors include Carrera marble, rich crown moldings, luxury baths, an upscale professional gourmet kitchen and a state of the art home theater. Its opulence was featured in the Destin VIP Magazine. This home is listed for an average of $360 per square foot.





MLS 777603 - 522 Norriego Road


An opulent stately 6,099 square foot classic waterfront Villa on Holiday Isle is priced the same as the Brady Bunch house at $1,850,000. This gracious three-story home includes a rooftop Observation Sundeck that provides 360-degree views of Destin’s Harbor, the glittering Gulf, and East Pass. A fabulous heated salt water pool, bubbling hot tub, an outdoor living space, bar, and kitchen sits beside its 30-foot long private dock on a canal that connects to the harbor and gulf. The stellar interiors include 22-foot tall ceilings, square beamed tray ceilings in the Great Room with a double row of curved waterfront windows, quadruple crown ceilings in the Master Suite, Marbella Shell Stone flooring as well as rich Brazilian Cherry hardwoods, a soaring dramatic white marble fireplace, a professional kitchen with high end name brand appliances, a gracious spiral staircase, an elevator, vintage chandeliers, and a Smart Home System. The list price for this home averages $303 per square foot which is $451 per square foot cheaper than the Brady Bunch home Of course, everything is relative but really, which home would you select for value and lifestyle?  We think this is a “no-brainer” and would be happy to show you one today. Contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate office at 877-392-6085 for a friendly professional consultation, a complimentary market analysis of comparable properties and get ready to create your own nostalgic memories at one of these local dream homes.




 
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