Superbly crafted by John Willis Homes, this Gulf-front residence drawn by Dawn Thurber is situated within Northwest Florida’s premiere gated neighborhood of The Retreat. Located only two lots to the east of an owner’s-only, Gulf-front Beach Club, featuring an infinity edge pool and private beach access, this fully-furnished home features four immensely spacious levels equally well-tailored for everyday living and grand gatherings. Upon entering the home through the second floor main entrance, your attention is immediately drawn to the rear of the home where an endless sea of emerald green water awaits. Large cuts of muted travertine tile compliment generous ceiling heights and carry underfoot through the foyer, formal dining room, breakfast room and adjoining gourmet kitchen, creating a light atmosphere that is as chic as it is comfortable. The galley kitchen is designed to accommodate multiple chefs with two sinks, two distinct prep areas and professional grade appliances. A cavernous pantry lends increased capacity to the already ample cabinet storage. The kitchen overlooks a sunken living room to which it is connected by a raised bar. Wood ceiling beams echo antique hardwood floors while a limestone fireplace surrounded by built-in cabinetry enhances the sense of permanence. Tall windows and French doors expose a generous outdoor entertaining space with covered porch, built-in grill and secluded swimming pool nestled by the dunes. The centerpiece of the home is a custom radial staircase, servicing the first, second and third floors, built on-site to exacting specifications. Its graceful curves are accented by an iron balustrade. If you choose only to observe its artistry, a residential elevator is also available to transport you to any of the four levels. Two restful guest bedrooms with en suite baths reside on the third floor along with the secluded master retreat. This decadent space is optimally positioned to fully capture the unobstructed Gulf views. French doors open onto a deep covered porch, to be enjoyed especially by the occupants of this private space. The master bedroom hosts a sitting area at one end and fireplace flanked by built-in cabinetry on the other. A glamorous master bath features a towering expanse of mirrors over the long double vanity, walk-in closet with built-in cabinetry, spa tub and walk-in steam shower. A private escape waits on the fourth floor. Ascend a spiral staircase from the third floor to a secluded loft with built-in desks and overhead shelving, full bath and Gulf-front sitting area. This multi-purpose space can be utilized both as a home office, restful retreat or guest suite. An immense finished attic provides convenient and valuable storage space. The fourth floor balcony showcases unprecedented shoreline vistas, west towards Destin and east towards Panama City. A short elevator ride to the ground floor reveals an additional guest bedroom with en suite bath and bunk room, capable of sleeping up to six comfortably on its three sets of bunk beds. Adjacent to the bunk room is an additional full bath and efficient laundry room with sink and refrigerator. The first floor provides an ideal retreat for adult and child visitors alike. The Retreat is a rental-restricted, gated neighborhood on 90 acres of land along 3,000 feet of Gulf frontage, a third of which will be forever protected and never built upon. The Retreat features 90 exclusive home sites, permanent nature preserve areas, a picnic pavilion and canoe launch on Draper Lake, and three private beach access points in addition to the Gulf-front Beach Club.
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