$7,490,000
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
MLS# 986827
5 beds | 5 baths | 3876 sqft
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Property Description
Set on one of the most coveted parcels along 30A, this iconic residence in the private community of The Retreat delivers a truly rare opportunity. Perched high above the dunes, it commands breathtaking vistas of Draper Lake's outfall and the shimmering Gulf of America. Offering an extraordinary blend of elevated privacy and generous lot size, this Tom Christ-designed concrete block masterpiece sits gracefully within a 90-acre enclave boasting 3,000 feet of private beach. Inside, reclaimed heart pine floors infuse warmth throughout the reverse floor plan, while pro-line appliances, a two-car garage, and timeless finishes elevate everyday living. This is not just a coastal residence, it's a rare chance to own one of The Retreat's most extraordinary homes!
Details
Contract Info
Listing Board: Emerald Coast
List Price/SqFt: 1932.4
List Date: 2025-10-03
Current Price: $7,490,000
List Price: $7,490,000
Location, Tax and Legal
Sub Area: 1705 - SRB South of 30A
Elementary School: Van R Butler
Middle School: Emerald Coast
High School: South Walton
Legal Description: LOT 39 THE RETREAT S/D PB 14-4 OR 2053-202 OR 3219-4254
General Property Info
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Design: Beach House
SqFt Source: County PA Records
Immediate Occupancy: Yes
Garage: Yes
Carport: No
Driveway Spaces: 3
Pool: Yes
Pool Type: Community
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 3876
Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: 1
Total Bathrooms: 5
# Stories: 2
Year Built: 2003
Garage Spaces: 2
Listing Info, Tax & Legal
Homestead: No
Is Subject Leased: No
Assessment Fees: Yes
Assessment Amount: 6500
Annual Assessment Amount: 6500
Assessment Paid: Annually
New Buyer Fee: Yes
New Buyer Fee Amt: 6500
New Buyer Fee Paid: $
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
As Is: No
Remarks & Misc
Remarks: Set on one of the most coveted parcels along 30A, this iconic residence in the private community of The Retreat delivers a truly rare opportunity. Perched high above the dunes, it commands breathtaking vistas of Draper Lake's outfall and the shimmering Gulf of America. Offering an extraordinary blend of elevated privacy and generous lot size, this Tom Christ-designed concrete block masterpiece sits gracefully within a 90-acre enclave boasting 3,000 feet of private beach.
Inside, reclaimed heart pine floors infuse warmth throughout the reverse floor plan, while pro-line appliances, a two-car garage, and timeless finishes elevate everyday living. This is not just a coastal residence, it's a rare chance to own one of The Retreat's most extraordinary homes!
Waterfront
Coastal Dune Lakes: 1
Gulf: 1
Waterfront Feet: 160
Construction Status
Construction Complete: 1
Parking Features
Garage Attached: 1
Waterview
Coastal Dune Lakes: 1
Gulf: 1
Lot Features
Coastal Setback: 1
Covenants: 1
Restrictions: 1
Survey Available: 1
Within 1/2 Mile to Water: 1
Project Facilities
Beach: 1
Deed Access: 1
Gated Community: 1
Pets Allowed: 1
Pool: 1
Short Term Rental - Not Allowed: 1
Waterfront: 1
Construction/Siding
Concrete: 1
Roof Metal: 1
Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: 1
Slab: 1
Stucco: 1
Utilities
Electric: 1
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Zoning
Deed Restrictions: 1
Resid Single Family: 1
Exterior
Deck Covered: 1
Interior
Breakfast Bar: 1
Ceiling Vaulted: 1
Fireplace: 1
Floor Hardwood: 1
Floor Tile: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Lighting Recessed: 1
Pantry: 1
Split Bedroom: 1
Washer/Dryer Hookup: 1
Window Treatment All: 1
Financing
None: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Microwave: 1
Stove/Oven Dual Fuel: 1
Energy
AC - 2 or More: 1
Ceiling Fans: 1
Water Heater - Elect: 1
Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath
MBath Double Vanity: 1
MBath Dressing Area: 1
MBath Separate Shwr: 1
MBath Tile: 1
MBed Walk-in Closet: 1
Master Bedroom
Second: 1
Bedroom
First: 1
Kitchen
Second: 1
Living Room
Second: 1
Rooms
Bedroom: 1
Dining Area: 1
Kitchen: 1
Living Room: 1
Master Bathroom: 1
Master Bedroom: 1
Office: 1
Fees Include
Master Association: 1
Status Change Info
Status: Active
Location Tax and Legal
Area: 17 - 30A West
Street #: 244
Street Direction: W
Street Name: Bermuda
Street Suffix: Drive
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
County: Walton
Project Name/Subdivision: RETREAT THE
Parcel ID: 12-3S-20-34700-000-0390
Property Features
Construction Status: Construction Complete
Lot Features: Coastal Setback; Covenants; Restrictions; Survey Available; Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Zoning: Deed Restrictions; Resid Single Family
Waterfront: Coastal Dune Lakes; Gulf
Waterview: Coastal Dune Lakes; Gulf
Parking Features: Garage Attached
Project Facilities: Beach; Deed Access; Gated Community; Pets Allowed; Pool; Short Term Rental - Not Allowed; Waterfront
Exterior: Deck Covered
Interior: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Vaulted; Fireplace; Floor Hardwood; Floor Tile; Kitchen Island; Lighting Recessed; Pantry; Split Bedroom; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Window Treatment All
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Microwave; Stove/Oven Dual Fuel
Utilities: Electric; Public Sewer; Public Water
Energy: AC - 2 or More; Ceiling Fans; Water Heater - Elect
Master Bedroom: Second
Bedroom: First
Kitchen: Second
Living Room: Second
Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Area; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bathroom; Master Bedroom; Office
Financing: None
Fees Include: Master Association
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Dimensions | Length | Width | Dimensions |
| Living Room | Second | 20 x 17 | 20.00 | 17.00 | 20 x 17 |
| Dining Area | Second | 12 x 8 | 12.00 | 8.00 | 12 x 8 |
| Kitchen | Second | 9 x 8 | 9.00 | 8.00 | 9 x 8 |
| Master Bedroom | Second | 16 x 15 | 16.00 | 15.00 | 16 x 15 |
| Master Bathroom | Second | 13 x 9 | 13.00 | 9.00 | 13 x 9 |
| Bedroom | First | 16 x 14 | 16.00 | 14.00 | 16 x 14 |
| Bedroom | First | 15 x 8 | 15.00 | 8.00 | 15 x 8 |
| Bedroom | First | 15 x 15 | 15.00 | 15.00 | 15 x 15 |
| Office | First | 16 x 15 | 16.00 | 15.00 | 16 x 15 |
Listing Office: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: March - 03 - 2026
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