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31 Wakulla, Seaside Florida

6/28/2017

31 WAKULLA Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

$2,995,000.00

6 Beds 8 Baths 4,426 sq ft

This spacious four story, fully furnished, beautifully designed beach home combines meticulous details for luxurious living with a casual sophistication. No matter the season, there promises to be sunshine in one's soul for those fortunate enough to reside at 31 Wakulla Lane. If "Home is where the Heart is" then prepare for a true Love Affair. Happiness may be enjoying a cup of coffee while reading the morning paper on the front porch rockers overlooking the croquet field. Happiness may be the gas lamp beacons of welcome into the heart and soul of this majestic home designed with an open floor plan of kitchen, dining and living room encased with bright and airy, floor to ceiling, Built in 2016

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South Walton County Florida

11/13/2016

What is South Walton County (SoWal) 30A, Florida?

South Walton or SoWal and 30a, are renowned for its natural scenic beauty, turquoise waters and sugar sand beaches. Our one-of-a-kind destination offers a totally unique lifestyle to fit any style. Find everything from modern condos to rustic beach bungalows, choose your favorite and settle in with your perfect paradise home.

Spend time in South Walton with your family and you will know what it means to cozy up in a beach home where you can spend quality time with your family. South Walton encompasses an unparalleled strand of 16 distinct beach neighborhoods, each with its own traditions, charm and visual style -- including Florida’s #1 Resort -Sandestin, Seascape, Miramar Beach, Dune Allen, Gulf Place, Santa Rosa Beach, Blue Mountain, Grayton Beach, WaterColor, (the grand daddy of 30a) Seaside, Seagrove, WaterSound, Seacrest, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach and Inlet Beach. Small town allure is still alive and yes thriving.
Travel + Leisure's calls this place "Best Beaches on Earth"

South Walton also enjoys diverse shopping from little family shops to the outlet malls of Silver Sands and many great restaurants to satisfy and taste. There are plenty of ways to work off overindulgence's. As one of Florida’s greenest regions, 40% of Walton’s land is preserved. There are five state-owned parks, preserves and forests, which make for a pristine, yet wild and lush coastline. South Walton is also home to 15 coastal dune lakes, longleaf pines, sea-oat-covered dunes, wetlands, marshes and the two highest points in the state of Florida. This is anything but your average beach.

Getting out and enjoying the wild biodiversity is quite common for locals and tourists seeking beach adventures. Horseback riding, kayaking, canoeing and standup paddling are seen throughout South Walton.

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Seeing Red Wine Festival Seaside Fl

10/21/2016

Seeing Red Wine Festival Seaside Fl

In just days, wine enthusiasts can see red, white, and rosé in the beautiful, award-winning town of Seaside, Florida. The Seeing Red Wine Festival, produced in partnership with the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, will celebrate it’s 26th year from November 3 – 6, 2016.
The four-day festival, which has been recognized as one of the ‘Top 10 Can’t-Miss Fall Wine Festivals’ by Fodor’s Travel, will feature some of the world’s premier vintners, proprietors and beloved local chefs. Attendees can walk around Central Square while sipping on delectable wines in the iconic beach town of Seaside.
The celebration kicks off Thursday, November 3, at 7 p.m. with the Vintner’s Dinnerat the famed Bud & Alley’s restaurant. Executive Chef David Bishop has created a special menu in collaboration with Will Mercer of Mercer Winery, the featured vintner. A limited number of reservations are available, and reservations can be made by calling the restaurant.
On Friday, November 4, the Al Fresco Reserve Tasting, from 6 to 8 p.m., is an elegant evening showcasing an incredible selection of library wines, featuring vintages that have been cellared to be uncorked at just the right time. An array of hors d’oeuvres will pair perfectly with the featured wines, in addition to Southern Artisan Chocolates made by Olive and Sinclair Co. The evening is complemented by live music under twinkling lights on Seaside’s Lyceum Lawn. The price per ticket for the Al Fresco Reserve Tasting is $250. A limited number of tickets are available.
The Grand Tasting, from 1 to 4 p.m., on Saturday, November 5, is the main event and features more than 250 wines for tasting. Guests will spend the afternoon strolling through Seaside’s Central Square sipping an extensive array of highly sought after wines from around the world, while enjoying live music, light bites from South Walton’s leading local restaurants, and the opportunity to purchase wine on-site. General admission tickets are available at $175.
VIP Grand Tasting ticket holders will receive early admission to the Grand Tasting at12:30 p.m. for the first taste of the day as well as access to the VIP lounge at beginning at noon, which is furnished with local fare, an exclusive library of wines and libations. The VIP lounge will also feature a “meet and greet” with wine celebrities personally signing bottles of their premium wines featured at the festival. In addition, VIP check-in attendees will receive a Seeing Red Wine Festival cooler bag with festival merchandise. The price of VIP tickets is $325.
On Sunday, November 6, the weekend wraps up with a Celebration of Bubbles,from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Great Southern Café in Seaside, followed by the Charity Wine Auction & Walkabout, from 1 – 4 p.m. in Seaside on Lyceum Lawn.

http://www.seeingredwinefestival.com/tickets/

Seclusion Dunes, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

2/9/2016

Seclusion Dunes, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

A wonderful surprise for anyone looking to get away on the gorgeous Emerald Coast's friendly Scenic Hwy 30A in South Walton County, Florida.

SECLUSION DUNES is a gated community located next to Deer Lake State Park. I've enjoyed touring a few of these great homes and wanted to share with you 410 Beachfront Trail... it is one example of "what more could you ask for"...
This contemporary home is being sold FULLY FURNISHED! Has 9 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms. There are five porches/decks and private heated pool to accommodate many memory-making moments. A private gate accesses the beach boardwalk. There are several living areas and a game/media room with sport bar offering plenty of gathering opportunities to experience the 30A lifestyle. Truly something to enjoy for everyone.

Come see for yourself - offered at $2,950,000~

Low HOA fees: $1,200/yr

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Thank you for your business~

NatureWalk at Seagrove

1/30/2015

NatureWalk at Seagrove Homes for Sale

NatureWalk offers a Emerald Coast lifestyle that inspires a real richness in life and a deep appreciation for nature - a sense of connecting and meaningful friendships through outdoor family activities. From joining the laughter of children at the beach to biking along the endlessly entertaining 30A, beach, nature, family and friends will become the fabric of days well spent at NatureWalk.

Within the neighborhood, enjoy scenic nature trails designed for walking, biking, jogging and exploring. The Gathering Place, the neighborhood hotspot for swimming, eating, exercising and socializing will quickly become a home away from home for all members of the family. A place to enjoy with everyone in the family time and time again, the Gathering Place is the ultimate neighborhood destination for camaraderie, relaxation, barbecuing and fun. The Gathering Place features a family-style beach-entry pool, adult heated lap pool, outdoor areas to enjoy both day and evening, and a children's playground ... to name a few.

Seagrove Beach was designated as the “Nation’s Best Beach” among 600 United States beaches. This recognition is based on quality of sand, accessibility, natural beauty, water temperature, pristine nature trails, and a safe, uncrowded environment.

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Walton County Real Estate Statistics for November 2014

1/15/2015

Walton County Real Estate Statistics for November 2014 include interesting numbers for South Walton Real Estate Sales of Townhouses and Condos.

Average sales prices are up 32% over the same month last year. The number of cash sales are up 37%!

The latest residential real estate report for November 2014 in Walton County summarizes sales and listing statistics of Townhouses and Condos. The Walton County Real Estate Report for November 2014 is produced by Florida REALTORS® and provided by the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors® (ECAR

The Walton County Real Estate Report is a great service by ECAR and is a wealth of information about closed sales, pending sales, cash sales, condo sales, townhome sales and more.

The South Walton Real Estate Report includes real estate information about Walton County on the Emerald Coast, including Scenic 30A, Inlet Beach, Rosemary Beach, Seacrest, Alys Beach, WaterSound Beach, Seagrove, Seaside, WaterColor, Grayton Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Sandestin, and Miramar Beach.

Happy Friday Everybody

1/9/2015

Happy Friday from the Gorgeous Beaches of the Emerald Coast

Ever feel like you're chasing something you can't catch? Are you thinking you need a break? It's Friday and the beach is always open. Come and renew yourself so you are ready for the chase.

Beach Front Homes along 30A

1/5/2015

Ever dream of living on a beach? Escape the rat race with a hot property along Scenic 3oA.

Beach Front Home Homes

This meandering 19-mile stretch of panhandle road, tucked between Destin and Panama City, is actually a string of small beach towns. Deliberately arranged fixtures — from a grove of live oaks to a promon- tory overlooking the Gulf of Mexico — are what set 30A apart.

Seaside fostered an innovative impulse that is the germ of 30A’s identity. Planned communities modeled after Seaside quickly sprouted. Stroll the shaded boardwalks of Rosemary Beach and you’ll think you’ve strayed into Charleston. Just down the road lies the bleach-white enclave of the Mediterranean Alys Beach WaterColor is a wonderland of parks and Old Florida-style homes. Spectacular architecture embodies the 30A life- style as much as the emerald-green water. Most residents call 30A home by choice. “We just decided to move to the beach” is how the story usually begins. 30A is a different kind of paradise.

Seaside Florida

11/23/2014

Seaside Florida Real Estate

Seaside, Florida’s official motto is “A Simple, Beautiful Life”, and if you have spent anytime here you’ll understand why. Sandy paths twist and turn throughout Seaside, revealing hidden pocket parks. Beach walkovers were designed as dramatic gateways to the sea, framing the Gulf of Mexico like oversized works of art. In Seaside, which was more of a character in “The Truman Show” than a backdrop, time slows, allowing you to enjoy the white-sand beaches while unplugging from the static of everyday life.

Even ordinary moments, like grabbing breakfast or unwinding at the end of the day take on new forms here. Breakfast becomes a peaceful walk to Modica Market for a homemade mufﬁn and a stop at the nearest beach walkover to assess the day’s waves. Laughter on a screened porch at sunset replaces television for the week. A hot, summer day with toes dug into the cool sand of Seaside Beach gets even better with the delivery of slow-roasted barbecue and a Technicolor snow cone bought through the window of a vintage Air-stream trailer. A professional town theater, concerts on the amphitheater green, monthly art walks and a weekly farmer’s market ensure that everyone is entertained — and you don’t need to move the car once. Seaside, Florida manages to take the moments in life that are truly precious, and amplify them. You will return home renewed, inspired and energized for that simple, beautiful life you've been dreaming of.