This coastal retreat boasts a single-story home, a 2-car garage, and a RARE separate Carriage House (one of only two in the community). This allows the ideal blend of comfort, privacy, and functionality. The detached carriage house provides exceptional flexibility for the homeowner. It features a full kitchen, living room with TV, and dining area, plus a dedicated office that would accommodate bunk beds. This carriage house also has a cozy private bedroom, and a well-appointed bathroom with heated floors and a rain shower. The 3-bedroom/21/2 bathroom main house features an open-concept kitchen, a spacious dining room, and living area designed for effortless entertaining and relaxed family gatherings. The roomy kitchen includes updated appliances, a wine and beverage center, and a large island with ample prep and seating space. Just off the kitchen is a conveniently located powder bath. A wide hallway leads to two generously sized guest bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom with a double vanity and a tub/shower combination. Across the hall, the large private master suite features a walk-in closet with motion-sensor lighting and a spacious ensuite bath complete with double vanities and a large walk-in shower. Thoughtful details throughout the home include a large laundry closet with built-in drying racks for beach attire, a floor-to-ceiling storage closet, abundant attic storage, and an attached outdoor storage room perfect for bikes, beach chairs, and toys. Outdoor li Outdoor living is just as inviting, with two covered porches. The screened in back porch has a swing bed for relaxing and book reading. Also on this porch, there is ample seating around a firepit. An enclosed outdoor shower makes rinsing off after beach days easy, while backyard lighting, gutters with decorative rain chains, security cameras, and a large driveway add both charm and convenience. One of the home's most desirable features is its peaceful setting. Tucked away on a cul-de-sac and backing up to a tree filled preserve at Topsail Hill State Park, the property offers exceptional privacy and natural beauty. Just steps away is the community's scenic 100+ year-old Cypress Pond, complete with a picturesque boardwalk and benches for enjoying wildlife and tranquil afternoons. Located within the gated Cypress Dunes community, residents enjoy resort-style amenities including two pools--one with an infinity edge overlooking Topsail Hill State Park and Preserve and the Gulf. A bubbly hot tub is near the main pool. At the smaller pool, you can enjoy the sounds of water flowing over the edge of the water feature. Amenities also include tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, a clubhouse, a fireplace lounge, and scenic walking boardwalks throughout the neighborhood. Best of all, Cypress Dunes is less than one mile from the sugar-white sands and emerald waters of the Emerald Coast's beautiful beaches.