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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Waterfront Watercolor Home for Sale</title>
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If you are searching for a top-caliber Old Florida-style “Forever Home” in an award-winning Scenic 30A coastal village, take a look at this unique lakefront property. This massive 6,442 square foot three-story lakefront residence is located at 107 Blackwater St in the aptly named community of Watercolor. It includes five spacious bedrooms with luxurious ensuite baths along with three additional full baths for extra use.





This forested lakefront setting in Watercolor provides the ultimate property in a prestigious coastal community, already well known for its privileged residential lifestyle. The town itself spans almost 500 acres of lushly landscaped grounds bordering the glowing jewel-toned gulf, the serene heavenly shores of Western Lake, and nearly 2,000 wooded acres of the Grayton Beach State Park. Western Lake is a rare precious Coastal Dune Lake that harbors abundant wildlife, waterfowl, and fish. The state park was recently named in Forbes Magazine as having one of the most beautiful shorelines in America.





You are immediately impressed by this gracious home when you come up the brick driveway. It’s framed by Live Oak trees that lead to a parking court beside the attached two-car garage richly accented with wooden panel doors. A furnished square columned veranda with an upper-level balcony bids you a warm welcome. Eleven-foot-tall mahogany framed bevel glass doors provide entry to an expansive stunning interior.





The open living, dining, and kitchen areas include soaring ceilings along with gleaming Brazilian Walnut flooring. An entire wall of floor-to-ceiling glass Merbeu folding doors leads out to a poolside veranda. These walls can completely open for lavish entertaining to a very comfortably furnished seating area with an outdoor kitchen, a Wet Bar, and a flatscreen TV. It overlooks a heated Infinity swimming pool, a bubbling Hot Tub, two flaming gas-powered Firepits for chilly evenings, and a forested lakeshore.





This entire home comes beautifully furnished, professionally decorated, and filled with creature comforts. It is the kind of incredible home you would expect to see in the latest issue of Coastal Living, House Beautiful, or Architectural Digest magazines. The comfortable furnishings include a mix of chic coastal, fashionable Vintage Modern, and elegant contemporary styling. Decorative art abounds with captivating abstract paintings, unique wall hangings, vases, marine life sculptures, and coastal-styled nuances. A soft gray leather wraparound couch and sleek, stylish accent chairs in the living area face a linear Napoleon gas fireplace. On one wall, it has a Travertine marble frame. The other wall includes a rich honey-toned custom-built entertainment cabinet and a flatscreen TV.





A round glass-topped dining table and six elegant pattern-backed chairs imported from Italy make up the dining area. They sit beneath a contemporary crystal globe chandelier near one of the open portals that look out upon the pool. It is flanked by two bars with Vintage Modern raised chairs for festive wining and dining.





The state-of-the-art open kitchen features floor-to-ceiling ice blue custom cabinetry, white quartz countertops, Miele appliances, a hooded glass-topped range, a double oven, a large glass front wine cooler, a Subzero refrigerator/freezer, and two Bosche dishwashers. Double sinks flanked by open glass shelves face a row of windows. Elegant crystal chandeliers light them at each end.





Off the kitchen to the side is a large Walnut wood wall cabinet to display fine wine. Two full bath powder rooms and two richly paneled offices with desk furnishings are also on this level.





A stylish modern staircase with stainless steel handrails accented by magically uplighted frosted glass risers sweeps to the upper levels. In the middle hangs a round modern thirty-foot-long chandelier of cascading glass. An elevator also conveniently provides access to these floors.





The regal Master Bedroom includes a towering tray ceiling inlaid with rich hardwoods, double glass doors leading out to a private balcony, another linear gas fireplace, a gleaming flat-panel hardwood wall housing a large flatscreen TV with floating drawer cabinetry underneath, along with two walk-in closets.





The open luxurious ensuite bath includes a furnished dressing area centered upon a deep soaking tub on one side. It adjoins an area with a long cabinet accented with Walnut that has individual vanity sinks. They are separated by a unique glass pillared wall with towel shelving underneath. At the far end is a walled glass shower with a rain head spray fixture.





A comfortably furnished Guest Bedroom with an ensuite luxury bath and balcony are also on this level.





Two more beautifully furnished Guest Bedrooms and a Bunk Room with a colorful play area are on the top floor, all of which include private baths.





An elaborate Theater Room features a high-tech lighting surround sound system with a 140” screen, two seating tiers with four lounge chairs on each level, a Wet Bar, and even an old-fashioned wagon wheel popcorn machine. This home also features a state-of-the-art Control 4 System that powers audio and video apparatus throughout the home. It is accessible via Apple devices, a Central Vacuum, and a Guardian Air Clean HVAC.





One of the six community pools available to residents is a short distance away from this home across a pedestrian bridge that graces the lake and sits beside “The Boat House.” Besides enjoying a refreshing swim, you have access to paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes to try your luck fishing or exploring the lovely lake while viewing the sensational scenery. The nearby Beach Club on the crystalline white shoreline at the Watercolor Inn is available for gourmet meals, favorite drinks, and luxuriating in the emerald-toned gulf.





Watercolor residents and their guests may also enjoy access to nature trails through gorgeous parks and gardens adorned with fountains or cascading waterfalls. A professional tennis center with five clay tennis courts is also available, along with a complete Fitness Center.





This amazing lakefront home in Watercolor is listed at $6,750,000, equivalating to $1,047.81 per square foot. Currently, there are only sixteen other homes for sale in Watercolor. They range from $1,750,000 for a four-bedroom property with 2,568 square feet up to $6,175,000 for a home with five bedrooms and 5,732 square feet. The total sum of all current home listings averages $987.23 per square foot.





If you are ready to purchase your new Forever Home in this idyllic coastal village, contact us today at 877-392-6085. We will happily provide you with complete details, a Comparative Market Analysis, pending sales, as well as homes that have sold here within the past twelve months. Upon receiving this invaluable information, we can also schedule your private tour to view a few of your favorites in person.


 
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        <title>South Walton Real Estate Trends: Then &amp; Now</title>
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South Walton has always been blessed by a pure quartz crystal sugary shoreline that’s considered among the brightest in the world. Tiny natural plankton reflects in the sunlight from the white bottom creating a dazzling jeweled brilliance. The land along the gulf between Destin and Panama City Beach is forested with pines, magnolias, live oaks, palmetto palms, and other tropical shrubs. Rare coastal dune lakes along this route are found in very few places in the world. The unique salted freshwater composition supports abundant wildlife. Thousands of acres are protected as forest preserves and state beach parks. Scenic County 30A now rolls through this magnificent setting with sensational views of the glittering gulf. Many charming picturesque pre-planned coastal villages were created here and most were built in recent years. Going from west to east they include Santa Rosa Beach, Watercolor, Seaside, Watersound, Alys Beach, Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach, and Inlet Beach. The villages here are unique and beautiful each with its own gracious “personality.”  Only Dune Allen, Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, and Seagrove Beach were established here beforehand. Timber mills in the 1840s were replaced by turpentine plantations with the first ones established in Dune Allen and Grayton Beach. The oldest homes in Grayton Beach and Dune Allen were built in the late 1800s with wood frames and pine clapboard exteriors. Early settlers worked there living in cabins or cottages while fishing, growing corn and raising cattle.  Nothing much happened for many decades since there were no paved roads or electricity. In 1935 a paved road finally connected Destin to Panama City as Highway 98. It linked down to Grayton Beach and electricity was established in 1948. In the mid-1950s an eighteen-mile paved county road was paved connecting these coastal towns which later became designated as Scenic 30A due to its natural splendor. Tourists discovered this precious piece of paradise and built new homes on stilts or made them from cinder-block in Dune Allen, Grayton Beach, and Seagrove Beach. Seaside received international fame when it was created in the 1980s ushering “New Urbanism Design” as an idyllic pedestrian friendly picture-perfect coastal village. This was followed in the early 2000s by Old Florida styled communities at Watercolor on Western Lake and the gulf, Watersound south of Scenic 30A on the coast, laid back Seacrest Beach and rural Inlet Beach; A Gulf Place town center in Santa Rosa Beach; Luxury dune top condos in Blue Mountain Beach; A charming Dutch Colonial inspired Rosemary Beach and the white bright Greek influenced village of Alys Beach. These village locations are now split up between east and west Scenic 30A. Dune Allen, Santa Rosa Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, and Grayton Beach compose the “west” while Watercolor, Seaside, Seagrove Beach, Watersound, Alys Beach, Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach and Inlet Beach are in the “east.”


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Currently, there are 246 single family homes and condos for sale on West Scenic 30A priced from $214,000 for a 367 square foot furnished studio at Gulf Place in Santa Rosa Beach up to $5,695,000 five bedroom homes with 6,619 square feet overlooking a coastal dune lake in Blue Mountain Beach. The average list price is $1,161,853 with 2,502 square feet at $451.23 per square foot. Sixty-three homes are currently pending a closing and were priced between $294,000 to $7,500,000. Within the past twelve months, 433 homes and condos have sold ranging from $187,000 for a two bedroom home with 2,079 square feet up to $10,900,000 for a seven-bedroom home on a coastal dune lake east of Blue Mountain Beach with 6,993 square feet. The average sold price was $875,131 for 2,222 square feet at $341.25 per square feet. There are 614 homes and condos for sale now on East Scenic 30A priced between $156,500 for a 325 square foot furnished studio in Seacrest Beach up to $14,750,000 for a seven-bedroom beachfront home with 10,035 square feet in Rosemary Beach. These come in at an average of $1,723,101 for 2.647 square feet which comes in at $594.37 per square feet. There are 194 properties pending a closing that were listed between $225,000 up to $6,495,000. Within the past twelve months, an astounding 1,034 homes and condos have sold here ranging from $128,000 for a 504 square foot furnished studio near Watersound up to $10,750,000 for a 6,462 square foot gulf front home in Seagrove Beach. The average sale price was $1,342,649 for 2,259 square feet coming in at $461.39 per square feet. Contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office today at 877-392-6085 if interested in a purchase and arrange a consultation that provides detailed property information. This can include rental income estimates if interested gleaned from our sister division South Walton Rental Management who professionally manage hundreds of such properties for owners who rent them out when they are not on their own family vacation. Let’s begin touring them soon 



 


 
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        <title>WaterSound vs. WaterColor</title>
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WaterSound and WaterColor have a few things in common, which includes superb Scenic 30A locations that overlooks the jewel toned waters of the gulf and are both prestigious picturesque residential communities in South Walton. However, each one has its own unique personality.


WaterSound is actually two different residential communities named WaterSound Beach and WaterSound Origins. WaterSound Beach is a private gated gulf front retreat perched upon a bright white crystalline dune overlooking the gulf between Deer Lake and Camp Creek Lake. This stunning setting is home to custom-built cottages, magnificent manors, and distinctively upscale condominiums.  The main entrance has a huge Gate House that arches over an open tunnel like drive that serves as gracious gateway to the privileged world within. This classic colonial styled residential community is architecturally reminiscent of Nantucket or Cape Cod but with a much warmer climate and located in paradise.  The shimmering shoreline is highlighted by ever the changing hues of color from the beautiful gulf which ranges from turquoise to a glowing luminescent emerald green.  Raised wooden pedestrian bridges and extensive boardwalks span out across the dunes, some crossing over waterways and most all of them leading down to the private beach below. Four neighborhood swimming pools overlook the sparkling scenery. Watersound also has a state of the art fitness center with a Massage Therapy Room, a large “Puttering Park” for golf and a “Yacht Pond” to race remote control toy boats. Residents swim, hike, bike and also enjoy paddle boarding on tranquil Camp Creek Lake which sits right next to the gulf. Deer Lake State Park nestles up to the western edge of WaterSound with meandering trails, a raised pedestrian walkway to the beach, forests, wonderful wetlands and an abundance of “deer” that can sometimes be seen near the “lake” grazing on sea oats near the sugary dunes.


Watersound Origins is nestled beside the Port Washington State Forest north of Highway 98, less than three miles inland from Watersound Beach. This preplanned residential community extends to the densely forested shores of Lake Powell. A trail crosses through the forest to a large dock for fishing and boating. Origins has a nine-hole golf course, a large community pool, clubhouse, poolside café, multiple parks, a kid’s playground and an Events Plaza. Home prices at Watersound Beach range from $894,000 to $6,500,000. Condominiums range from $865,000 to $2,175,000. WaterSound Beach lots range from 412,650 to $$4,200,000. Watersound Origins has homes priced from $452,750 to $930,000.


WaterColor is located in the heart of Scenic 30A territory bordering the forested shores of the expansive 220 acre Western Lake and the open waters of the glistening gulf. The scenic county road crosses a narrow isthmus over this precious coastal dune lake from the west next to Grayton Beach State Park.  Spectacular simultaneous panoramic views include the glorious gulf adorned with sugary white dunes and the serene setting on Western Lake, which mirrors the vivid colors of the sky in the water below. Watercolor was deliberately designed to have an Old Florida Americana feel that is reminiscent of an idyllic, charming summer beach town over 100 years ago. Intimate small town planning is apparent in each unique neighborhood that includes custom built homes, many with wide front porches and enchantingly detailed architectural styles. The village center includes shops, a café, a fountain waterfall and the Watercolor Inn Resort with a Five Star restaurant known as “Fish out of Water.” There is a long, lush lawn bordered by a park and a flowing spillway that splashes down along the side. Swimming pools are scattered throughout the lovely neighborhoods. There is a Tennis Center, an outdoor amphitheater for concerts with a lakeside pool as well as an amazing Boat House on the water with a dock, canoes, kayaks and paddle boards for fun. Seasonal festivals include weekly concerts during the summer, and a Watercolor participates in the famed outdoor Telluride MountainFilm Festival every year. Watercolor Home prices range from $824,900 to $5,795,000.  Condominiums range from $734,500 to $1,975,000. Lot prices range from $449,000 to $1,195,000. Allow one of our professional Ocean Reef Real Estate Agents to assist you by providing more information and arranging a tour of some of these South Walton properties today by calling (877) 392-6085.

 
 
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        <author>rolivarez@oceanreefresorts.com (Destin Real Estate Sales)</author>
        <title>Beachfront WaterColor Home for Sale</title>
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You’ve heard it many times before that real estate value is all about location. Well now hear this Conde’ Nast is a highly respected esteemed mass media company established in 1908 and headquartered at the One World Trade Center Freedom Tower in New York City. They have almost two million patrons of their luxury lifestyle publications that include Vogue, Glamour, Allure, GQ, Brides, Architectural Digest, World of Interiors, Golf Digest, Bon Appétit, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker and Conde’ Nast Traveler to name a few. WaterColor was awarded recognition by Conde’ Nast Travelers as being one of the top ten resort communities in Florida for 2016. The New York Times recently said that this location was “a real estate gem and noveau beach chic at its best.” This is not surprising to many locals since WaterColor is located in the heart of South Walton’s Scenic 30A, nestled beside the forested shores of a precious coastal dune lake and the glistening gulf. The serene setting on Western Lake mirrors vivid colors in the sky accented by the glowing jewel toned waters of the gulf. WaterColor’s Americana style is reminiscent of a golden era idyllic summer beach town that includes custom built homes with wide porches and charming designs. The village features shops, a café, a fountain waterfall, the award-winning Watercolor Inn Resort and a Five Star restaurant, Fish out of Water. A landscaped lawn has a flowing spillway that cascades down its center. Community amenities include swimming pools scattered throughout lovely neighborhoods, a fitness center, tennis courts, an outdoor amphitheater, a lakeside boat house for water recreation as well as seasonal celebrations including concerts during the summer and the famed outdoor Telluride MountainAir Film Festival in the fall.



Now you have a unique opportunity to own one of the best beachfront homes in this community This gracious property is on almost half an acre and has an acclaimed triple distinction. First of all, it is located in Watercolor, secondly it is only one of six homes that are actually on the gulf, and thirdly it sits right beside an access point to the beautiful beach.



This last distinction is highly significant since WaterColor is perched high upon a protected sand dune with only three neighborhood access points down to the sugary shoreline.  This four-bedroom home includes full en suite bathrooms, a convenient powder room half bath and comes completely furnished. Three bedrooms provide guest quarters on the first floor with access to a private covered porch and bubbling hot tub.



The Master Bedroom Suite encompasses the entire third floor providing private panoramic views of the gorgeous gulf from its own romantic balcony. The angled vaulted ceiling, double dormers and rows of bright windows accentuate spaciousness. The luxurious en suite bath includes a dressing table off the bedroom with its own small vanity sink, two more separate vanities nearby, a long soaking tub and walk-in shower.



The main open living area with rich hardwood flooring includes a state of the art Chef’s Kitchen, a formal dining area and a lovely gulf front living room spanned by a covered open porch. 


Contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate Office today at (877) 392-6085 for additional details and to schedule a private tour.

 
 
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        <title>Watercolor’s Most Sensational Home for Sale</title>
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This modern five bedroom is sensational due to a double distinction of extraordinary sophisticated design and a prestigious location. Its premier location at 11 Park Row Lane places it in the wonderfully meticulous planned residential community of Watercolor.



This picturesque coastal village is nestled beside the glistening gulf along the forested shores of Western Lake and an expansive park preserve that provides heavenly views of the sensational scenery. The Old Florida styled exterior evokes the golden charm that is a hallmark of this community while its interiors are scintillating with a stunning sophisticated contemporary design.



The open entry foyer atrium is breathtaking with Carrera marble flooring and a sweeping staircase that wraps around a unique glass tube elevator that can whisk you to the upper story levels. Spacious Guest quarters include luxurious bathrooms that feature a modern molded tub, raised bowls on the vanities and a Jacuzzi with a steam shower. A Bunk Room includes colorful built-in berths.



An expansive open Great Room on the second floor includes a dining room with a stunning floral styled crystal chandelier, a large living area with a fireplace, a custom built bar for entertaining and a Chef’s Dream Kitchen. The big bar has a marble top with a rich wood-like grain, two Edgestar Wine Coolers and a Fridge Icemaker.



The exceptional state of the arts kitchen includes a marble topped wrap around island and features Thermador appliances including double stacked ovens, a refrigerator/freezer as well as a cook top range with a hood. There are also two Fisher and Paykel dishwashers, a built-in coffee station, a convenient dumbwaiter and a Butler’s Pantry. Retractable doors open onto an outdoor living space that views the forest preserve on Western Lake.



The staircase sweeps up to a den on the third floor with custom cabinetry and a full bath. The Master Bedroom Suite with a Wet Bar spans the entire west side of this floor for sunset views.



This amazing space is a large luxurious sanctuary with natural light from the retractable glass doors that lead out to a private porch. An open spiral staircase spins up to the rooftop Observation Deck where you may enjoy the vivid views while soaking in a bubbling Hot Tub.



The luxurious private Master Bath includes double vanities, a Jacuzzi tub for two with a TV, a separate shower with a rain spray head and a three sided fireplace imported from Europe. His and Hers walk-in closets have organizers with custom shelving. A Morning Kitchen nook and a laundry room are included for convenience. The main Laundry Room is on the first floor level near the Guest Quarters.



This prominent position in Watercolor places you steps away from an abundance of community amenities. These include the magnificent resort styled Beach Club with a restaurant for fine dining and a large sparkling pool that overlooks the glorious gulf. There is also a Tennis Center in the village and a Boat House on Western Lake that allows you to go out boating or fishing. This home may be used as an incredible vacation rental property with an estimated annual gross income of over $250,000.


Contact our Ocean Reef Real Estate office today at (877) 392-6085 for more information and schedule an appointment for a private tour.

 
 
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