30A Luxury Lifestyle

285 Gulf Shore Drive

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Florida Cottage

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

285 Gulf Shore Drive

$4,100,000

MLS#: 785528

Status: Closed

Listing provided by: Destin Real Estate

Listing agent phone: None

Last update: N/A

On site: 8 years ago

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Imagine blue as far as the eye can see...that's what you get from his exceptional gulf front residence. Tangled in Blue is located in Gulf Trace in Grayton Beach. This ultra private neighborhood is surrounded by state parks with a beach that will take you back to the 30A of years ago. This quintessential beach cottage has shiplap walls, hardwood and stone floors, French doors, and plenty of windows to take full advantage of spectacular views. The home makes the most of outdoor living with balconies on every floor. Kitchen has marble counter tops, aqua glass back splash, stainless appliances, and double oven. This is a home built for a family with an oversized living/dining area and open kitchen. There is no pool, but room at add one. This one is truly a MUST SEE!

Property

Beds

5

Full Baths

6

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

2012

Sq.Footage

N/A

Features

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Kitchen Island, Pantry, Elevator

  • Total Bedrooms

    5

  • Bathrooms

    6

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Electric

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    1

  • Construction Materials

    Stucco

  • Other Exterior Features

    Balcony, Outdoor Shower

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Deck, Covered

  • Pool

    No

  • Waterfront YN

    YES

Area & Lot

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Florida Cottage

Price

  • Sales Price

    $4,100,000

  • Zoning

    Resid Single Family

  • Sq. Footage

    N/A

  • Price/SqFt

    N/A

HOA

  • Association

    YES

  • Association Fee Frequency

    N/A

  • Association Fee Includes

    N/A

School District

  • Elementary School

    Van R Butler

  • Middle School

    Emerald Coast

  • High School

    South Walton

Property Features

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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Location

  • County

    Walton

  • Elementary School

    Van R Butler

  • Middle School

    Emerald Coast

  • High School

    South Walton

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