Thoughtfully designed around comfort, functionality, and its exceptional bayside setting, this custom-built 5-bedroom, 3-bath residence is perfectly positioned directly across from Choctawhatchee Bay in the gated community of Pelican Bay and offers 3,956 square feet of thoughtfully designed indoor/outdoor living and entertaining space, including 2,162 square feet of heated and cooled living area. Framed by mature landscaping and highlighted by a spacious screened front porch with peaceful bay views, the home offers an exceptionally functional floor plan with nearly every aspect of daily living on the first floor, including the open-concept living, dining, and kitchen areas, the primary suite, three additional bedrooms, and two full baths, while the upstairs bedroom/flex space with a full bath provides exceptional versatility for guests, a home office, media room, or additional living space. Built with lasting quality in mind, the home showcases custom craftsmanship throughout with built-ins, tray ceilings, shaker-style cabinetry, granite countertops, abundant storage, a Rinnai tankless water heater, whole-house Generac generator, oversized two-car garage, long driveway, and a spacious backyard with ample room for gardening, recreation, or future outdoor enhancements including a pool. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, second home, or investment opportunity, this exceptional home offers the ideal blend of comfort, functionality, and location. Pelican Bay offers a peaceful coastal setting with low HOA fees, a bayfront park with community dock for fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and boating, along with tennis and pickleball courts. Ideally located just minutes from Grand Boulevard, Sacred Heart Hospital, Sandestin, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, Scenic Highway 30A, and the Emerald Coast's renowned sugar-white beaches, this home offers the perfect balance of quiet coastal living and convenient access to the area's premier shopping, dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation.