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ROOFTOPS IN ALYS BEACH, FLORIDA

Beaches to Blackberry

ENJOYING THE COAST AND THE FOOTHILLS

Simple Joys

OF LIVING ON THE BAY

Discover the Raw Beauty OF SOUTH WALTON'S STATE PARKS

Home Market Trends ALONG THE GULF COAST

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IN EVERY ISSUE

ON ANY GIVEN HAPPY SUNDAY

by Annie Lockamy

6 Upcoming Events at the Beach 9 Letter from the Editor 40 Your Coastal Luxury Team 41 Luxury Home Listings

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BACK TO BAYSICS

by Meg Castleberry

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FLORIDA’S STATE PARKS

by Sallie Paris

PHOTOS BY KURT LISCHKA, MOON CREEK STUDIOS (32), WANDER MOORE PHOTO (26) AND COURTESY OF FLORIDA STATE PARKS (22)

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BLACKBERRY FARM

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ROOFTOP VIEWS IN ALYS BEACH

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MY WINTER FAVORITES

by Rita Montgomery

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Upcoming Events at the Beach Baytowne Ice Rink ENDS JANUARY 31 HOURS VARY DAILY THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF SANDESTIN

12 Nights of Lights DECEMBER 2 – 23 6:00 P.M., 7:00 P.M. AND 8:00 P.M. THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF SANDESTIN

New Year’s Eve Ball Drop DECEMBER 31 PIER PARK PANAMA CITY BEACH

30A Songwriter’s Festival JANUARY 18 – 21 VARIOUS LOCATIONS SOUTH WALTON

Valentine Tour of Homes FEBRUARY 13 – 14 SATURDAY, 10:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. SUNDAY, NOON TO 4:00 P.M. SOUTH WALTON

30A Wine Festival

32nd Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival FEBRUARY 19 – 20 THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF SANDESTIN

Emerald Coast Boat & Lifestyle Show MARCH 5 – 7 AARON BESSANT PARK PANAMA CITY BEACH

Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam MARCH 26 – 28 FRANK BROWN PARK PANAMA CITY BEACH

34th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival APRIL 15 – 18 THE VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF SANDESTIN

Seabreeze Jazz Festival

FEBRUARY 18 – 21 VARIOUS LOCATIONS ALYS BEACH

APRIL 21 – 25 AARON BESSANT PARK AMPHITHEATER PANAMA CITY BEACH

30A SONGWRITER’S FESTIVAL

32ND ANNUAL SANDESTIN GUMBO FESTIVAL

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With many great events that take place in our coastal communities, there’s so much to do!

Here’s a sampling of events coming soon.

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COASTAL LUXURY MAGAZINE FOR LUXURY LIVING ALONG NORTHWEST FLORIDA’S GULF COAST

FOUNDER / EDITOR Erin Oden

Local Farmers Markets

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Meg Castleberry, Annie Lockamy, Rita Montgomery, Erin Oden, Sallie Paris CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Jean Allsopp, Lauren Athalia, Shane Carter, Tim Kramer, Kurt Lischka, Hillary Moore, Kevin Novak, Tim Ryan, Jacqueline Ward, Dawn Chapman Whitty

Grand Boulevard Farmers Market EVERY SATURDAY 9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. GRAND BOULEVARD AT SANDESTIN

Rosemary Beach Farmers Market EVERY SUNDAY 9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. ROSEMARY BEACH TOWN CENTER

ROWLAND PUBLISHING CREATIVE & SALES PUBLISHER Brian Rowland VICE PRESIDENT/CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT McKenzie Burleigh DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY Daniel Vitter CUSTOM PUBLISHING MANAGER Sara Goldfarb CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jennifer Ekrut PUBLICATION DESIGNER Sarah Burger ADVERTISING DESIGNER Sierra Thomas MANAGING EDITOR Jeff Price SALES MANAGER, WESTERN DIVISION Rhonda Lynn Murray DIRECTOR OF NEW BUSINESS, WESTERN DIVISION Dan Parker

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

At press time, social distancing policies were in effect, prohibiting large gatherings.

Check websites to see if the listed events will occur as scheduled.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Julie Dorr, Darla Harrison AD SERVICES COORDINATOR Tracy Mulligan ADMINISTRATIVE & CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST Renee Johnson ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT Amber Dennard

PHOTOS BY KURT LISCHKA, MOON CREEK STUDIOS

COVER PHOTO CREDIT Kurt Lischka

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Charting New Waters With Thankful Hearts

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s I write this letter and we head to press on the 15th issue of COASTAL LUXURY MAGAZINE, we are in the fourth quarter of what has proven to be an unprecedented year.

of momentum, and this year is panning

From a global level to our local communities and individual families, 2020 has brought many changes that we never anticipated.

local coastal home market, but we are

Continuing upon 10 years of appreciating home prices, the first quarter of this year started off with exceptional performance in our local real estate market. In March, in the midst of exciting market energy, the unforeseen pandemic hit. That led to shutdowns and necessary adjustments to our lives and businesses as we all navigated COVID-19 and prioritized safety and health.

This year has been one of varying challenges for many, and our hearts go out to all who have experienced tough times, health battles and losses. In the midst of tough times, we have been reminded of the things that really matter and what we hold dear. Now, more than ever, we cherish our families and our relationships above all else. Thanksgiving is just around the corner. The wild year of 2020 has reminded me to be thankful for the simple things. To give thanks daily. To tell others I am thankful for them.

In terms of our local real estate activity, we exited the shutdown with a whirlwind

out to be one for the history books. Sales volumes have climbed, and pricing has rapidly appreciated, as you may see on the following two pages.

We are grateful for the success of our ever mindful of a larger perspective as we move into the Thanksgiving season. We thank our family of Sellers and Buyers for trusting us with the care of their real estate investments. We thank our team members at COASTAL LUXURY for supporting one another on a daily basis. We give thanks for our community, for our friends and, most of all, for our families.

Waves of changes have crashed onto our personal shorelines in 2020, but as I go on my late afternoon walks on the beach, I see the things that remain unchanged. The waves still rush in, the sand still wiggles

Erin Oden is the principal broker and owner of COASTAL LUXURY, a real estate firm that maintains a strong emphasis on intimate market knowledge and expertise in the luxury and Gulf-front market. Erin can be reached at 850.502.1220 or erin@coastalluxury.com. Or stop by COASTAL LUXURY, located directly on 30A, the first office east of Alys Beach.

Search all available properties at CoastalLuxury.com/SEARCH.

between my toes, the sun still sets with a majestic beauty. And I think of how very thankful we are for the added goodness of living along this gorgeous coastline, with its emerald waters and sugar white sands.

We wish you and your family health, happiness and thankful hearts as you enter into new seasons.

Warmly from the beach,

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Home Price Trends YTD THROUGH Q3 2020

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R O S E M A RY

A LYS B E A C H

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$1,005,675

$1,865,132

$2,336,490

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$1,212,820 21%|^

$2,166,925 16%|^

$3,365,853 56%|^

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WAT E R C O L O R

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$2,474,143

$1,763,989

$2,364,775

Q1-Q3 2020

$2,332,893 6%v|

$2,017,615 16%|^

$2,143,963 9%v|

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G R AY T O N B E A C H

30A GULF FRONT

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$1,978,215

$3,932,113

$1,229,000

Q1-Q3 2020

$2,284,049 15%|^

$4,263,451 8%|^

$1,913,911 56%|^

Average closed sales prices of homes, condos and attached units.

Statistics according to data gathered from FLEX MLS for combined residential properties (detached homes, attached units and condos). Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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PRICE TRENDS

A Review of Home Sales Prices in the First Three Quarters G R E AT E R D E S T I N , MIRAMAR BEACH

SANDESTIN RESORT

BURNT PINE

Q1-Q 3 201 9

$516,138

$508,284

$1,428,214

Q1-Q 3 2020

$600,657 27%|^

$619,932 22%|^

$1,680,579 18%|^

B AY- F R O N T D E S T I N T O S O WA L

CARILLON BEACH

DESTIN, MIRAMAR B E A C H G U L F- F R O N T

Q1-Q 3 201 9

$732,109

$748,429

$734,538

Q1-Q 3 2020

$1,163,963 59%|^

$1,271,177 70%|^

$850,616 16%|^

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ON ANY GIVEN

Happy Sunday

BY ANNIE LOCKAMY 16 | Fall/Winter 2020

THE RED BAR

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s most of you already know, we lost our beloved Red Bar in a tragic electrical fire on Feb. 13, 2019. What an overwhelmingly hard day that was.

For the Belgian-born, father-and-son trio of Louis, Philippe and Oliver Petit, it was like watching a part of their life go up in flames.

On that day, as the giant of a man I call “Oli” cried on my shoulder and I on his, he vowed to rebuild The Red Bar as close to the original as humanly possible. He told me, however, that he promised the bathrooms would be a little bigger and better. It was nice to have something to smile about that day as we ladies “might” have complained a little over the years about the restrooms.

Annie Lockamy recently celebrating her birthday with local friends at a Sunday gathering.

Here we are months after, and I know I speak for so many when I say a resounding “thank you” to the Petits, the builders and the artists who gave us our magical place back. The Red Bar has been much more than a local hangout for me. Over the years, my sisters, my brother-in-law and I would come down to visit the coast, and The Red Bar would be our first stop. Every time we visited, it was like a family reunion. Some of my favorite people welcomed us with open arms. It felt like home.

Over the years, my family and I have celebrated more birthdays and special occasions at The Red Bar than I can count.

Some of those celebrations were to say goodbye and celebrate those lives in our Red Bar family who have slipped away to the other side of the sunset. They may be gone, and The Red Bar may be new, but Oli made sure special places were created where those souls would never be forgotten.

About 13 years ago, the love of my life walked up on the bar’s famous back porch, and just like that, I moved from Tennessee and became a local. Who says you can’t find true love in a bar? We did, and I happen to know we’re not the only ones.

Often vacationers wondered why locals packed the place at certain times on Sunday and most weeknights. They didn’t have to wonder long once they walked through the beautiful front door and heard the magic coming from the stage. Dread Clampitt

and The Red Bar Jazz Band have been staples at The Red Bar for years and would be playing their hearts out. You never knew who might show up to play with them.

Many musicians and artists would find their way to The Red Bar stage because they had heard what amazing beautiful energy our special place held. The music made there, and every single person who makes sure all are welcomed and taken care of while visiting The Red Bar, are as important as the sand, the sun and the waves.

The music made there, and every single person who makes sure all are welcomed and taken care of while visiting The Red Bar, are as important as the sand, the sun and the waves.

On any given happy Sunday, Dread Clampitt starts to play Forever Young, and every single person in the place sings along.

Can you hear it?

You will never feel old at The Red Bar. You will only feel like you belong.

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Back BAYsics TO

BY MEG CASTLEBERRY

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eloved hit The Dock of the Bay was made famous by Otis Redding. Its worldwide appeal makes sense to me because I have intimate knowledge of what life is like, literally, sitting on the dock of a bay.

Consistent, yet always changing, the Choctawhatchee Bay has been my home away from home since childhood. My earliest memories are from this comfortable perch, being mesmerized by the weather, wildlife and water as the tide moved in and out with a timely rhythm.

Every weekend, my family found sun and solace on the bay. We waded in the shallows, paddled kayaks under the moon, enjoyed graduations and wedding celebrations, and even spotted alligators (from many yards away). Best of all were the boating trips to Crab Island, where we’d float among an endless sea of vessels.

Glorious sunsets put days to rest. The warm foundation taught me how to live in the moment and find happiness in simple pleasures with loved ones.

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THE BAY

Meg Castleberry enjoys sharing her love for Choctawhatchee Bay with her children.

homes with limited outdoor space. Daily liberties felt stripped away. Families desperately tried to entertain children and provide healthy normalcy.

For many, that meant seeking opportunities to explore nature’s amenities. Beaches were closed, and the temperatures were hot. Not surprisingly, outdoor excursions, like kayak and paddleboard sales, exploded. Boat sales especially soared. People flocked to public boat ramps and docks, which made me smile.

Simple joys offered by Mother Nature were treasured at new heights. The Gulf Intracoastal Waterway became a hit, and it’s “Ditch” was discovered by new boaters. The children, coated in sand, slid down the steep, dredged bank and catapulted with force into the dark water. All the while, mothers and fathers enjoyed cold beverages and moments of relaxation without hearing complaints of boredom.

Choctawhatchee Bay’s equally cheerful and calming environment has anchored me for decades. As I watched strangers discover my bay in new ways, some for the first time, I was thankful that my home is one of open skies and endless waves, of sanctuary and freedom. Along with those appreciative families, my children and I made the most of the brackish water. Away from the world’s woes, we created lasting memories so that, no matter our circumstances or concerns, we can always sit on the dock of the bay — and smile.

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What I Love About Being an Annual Passholder at

FLORIDA’S STATE PARKS

BY SALLIE PARIS

When I first moved to the beach in 2005, I relied primarily on the main pedestrian/ bike trail on 30A for most of my outdoor exercise, but once a friend introduced me to the various trails in the area, I was hooked. I became an annual passholder several years ago, and I haven’t looked back since. I discover more benefits of membership every year, and I’ll share some of them with you.

Blue lupine at Blue Mountain Beach

Having grown up on a farm where every plant and animal was familiar to me, I still sometimes feel a little disoriented by Florida’s amazing variety of flowers, trees, shrubs, birds and other wildlife I can’t label.

After almost every trip through the forest, I leave with several pictures on my phone of plants I can’t identify.

When I have time, I research these colorful treasures and commit the names and details to memory. In particular, I love the giant clusters of blue lupine, the flower that gives Blue Mountain Beach its name.

When they start blooming in spring, I know it's time to get ready for another great season on 30A. Given the abundant flora and fauna in my neighborhood of South Walton County, I will forever be learning.

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PHOTOS BY KURT LISCHKA, MOON CREEK STUDIOS (BLUE LUPINE AND LAKE POWELL) AND COURTESY OF FRIENDS OF FLORIDA STATE PARKS (GRAYTON BEACH) AND FRIENDS OF CAMP HELEN (PUMPKIN PATCH)

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There are several trails I use more often than any others, especially the Eastern Lake trail system off Highway 395 and the Topsail Hill State Park trail system.

They are close to my house, and parking is very easy. Just display your annual pass on the dashboard of your car, park and the trailheads are just a few yards away. Also, both have restrooms and places to change clothes if needed.

If you aren’t around enough to justify an annual pass or aren't sure if you want one, you can also buy day passes for only a few dollars per day per vehicle.

Luckily, there are almost endless side trails, logging roads and other detours I may explore without ever retracing my steps. I have not spent much time in the Point Washington trail system, but that is one of my goals for the coming year because I’m told the wildflowers and birds there are beautiful.

FUN From moonlight paddling on Lake Powell, guided nature and history lessons at St. Andrews, pumpkin picking at Camp Helen’s patch, or kite-flying on Okaloosa Island, our state parks offer countless opportunities to learn and play with friends and family.

wonderful place to rest. I put on a nerdy podcast, set out walking and spend an hour or two alone with my thoughts.

Many people, including scientists, therapists, botanists (and enthusiastic real estate professionals) will profess the benefits of time on trails. In Japan, the ancient practice of shinrin-yoku — translated “forest bathing” — is still common practice today. Guides even encourage hikers to talk to the trees. I haven’t gone that far, but when I’m in the woods of South Walton County, it’s certainly tempting to say, aloud, “Thank you.”

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Lake Powell

Even in the busiest summer months, it's easy to walk a whole trail without encountering more than one or two other people. When South Walton County is crowded, and I’m tired from being on the phone or sitting in traffic between appointments all day, the trails are a

Sallie Paris

For more information on Florida’s State Parks, visit: FloridaStateParks.org/learn/ florida-state-parks-annual-pass.

For trail information, visit: WaltonOutdoors.com/hikebikeatv-trails/ south-walton-county-hiking-trails.

Sallie Paris uses broad market knowledge and a high level of service to assist clients in all aspects of real estate purchases — from investment properties to beach homes to assimilating into local culture. Sallie says, “Although I’ve lived here for years, I still feel like I’m on vacation every day. My goal is to help other families find perfect properties so that they can grow to love the Emerald Coast just as I do.” Contact Sallie at 850.213.3478 or sallie@coastalluxury.com. Search available properties at CoastalLuxury.com.

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s an interior designer with more than 14 years of experience, Melissa Skowlund saw a need for providing a “think tank” for other designers who might come from out of town or lack the resources they need when it comes to designing client spaces in South Walton. Enter Design Bar, an extension of her home decor retail shop, Summer House Lifestyle. Launched in 2019, Design Bar is a brick and mortar space that has everything you need to make your ideas come to life — an oversized marble island for brainstorming, pin boards for visualizing your room, a cozy lounge space and rows of designer Thibaut fabrics.

“In addition to creating a space for other designers, I also wanted to offer people who only need one of our services to be given some attention — even if they just want custom window treatments,” Skowlund explains.

Located in Grayton Beach, Design Bar has a team of interior designers on hand to help with a range of services including: room layouts in CAD, project management for remodeling, home renovations, kitchen and bath design consultations, home staging, plumbing and fixture selections, full service install from start to finish, furnishings, fabric and window treatment consultations as well as a place to browse wallpaper and paint.

Design Bar is the only retailer on 30A to carry eco-friendly Farrow and Ball paints, a brand that Melissa frequently uses throughout her design projects.

“We just finished a bathroom remodel in Alys Beach and are currently working on two homes in the new beach resort, Kaiya, in addition to many other exciting projects,” says Melissa. “I wanted a place that was visual, energetic and easy. That’s where Design Bar comes in. It’s where you turn a house into your dream home.”

Design Bar is located at 57 Uptown Grayton Circle, Santa Rosa Beach.

For more information or to book an appointment, call (850) 231-0133 or visit MelissaSkowlundInteriors.com.

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Blackberry Farm PHOTOS BY HILLARY MOORE, WANDERMOORE PHOTOGRAPHY

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BLACKBERRY FARM

From the beaches to the mountains, a Knoxville couple who has long owned land along the coastal communities of 30A recently chose the perfect lifestyle — spending part of their time along our coast, during the most pleasant season, and then heading to the mountains for a gorgeous and vastly different season.

Christy and Teddy Phillips recently selected the location of their forever homestead in the Tennessee foothills at Blackberry Farm, and now they enjoy the perfect lifestyle mix of the Gulf Coast and the Smoky Mountains. Christy and Teddy invited us into their home on Blackberry Farm, one of the world’s most exquisite places to live or visit. Named for the prolific number of blackberry bushes and East Tennessee land bent toward rich agricultural opportunity, Blackberry Farm began as a small inn. In 1976, the Beall family purchased the property, and over the next few decades, developed the land into a dream destination.

Blackberry Farm is now a renowned member of the Relais & Châteaux association of luxury resorts.

How did you discover Blackberry Farm?

Tell us about your very first visit.

Around 2007, Teddy and I decided to do a one-night getaway within close proximity to our Knoxville, Tennessee, home. We booked a room at Blackberry Farm and made the 45-minute drive to Walland. We headed to The Dogwood, which is the restaurant in the main house. Now famous, The Barn (an upscale dining and culinary teaching facility) had not been built. Teddy did not have a dinner jacket. When we entered the dining room, the host told us jackets were required. Teddy told the host he had brought one, but we had a flat tire on the way there. He comically explained the jacket was really dirty because he had laid it on the ground for me to sit and change the tire. I think the host really believed Teddy and felt sorry for me because he let us eat in the dining room anyway. Over the years, we continued to watch the property grow and evolve.

Christy and Teddy Phillips

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Clearly, Blackberry Farm is a uniquely special place that delivers an unmatched, idyllic lifestyle. For those who have not visited, how would you describe the farm? What elements of this magnificent community are most special to you and your family?

The farm is 4,200 acres of lush greenery and farm-to-table gardens, livestock, and of course, the world famous truffle dogs. The farm to us is similar to our lifestyle on 30A. We are very active here, just as we are at the beach. We walk or run in the mornings, we hike the farm and then we enjoy amazing food. We are even offered room service if we get in a crunch or just want some of their fantastic fried chicken. The gift shop has farm-made items, such as sauces, jellies, baking mixes and their signature pimento cheese that guests have in their rooms upon checking in. Blackberry Farm even has a local brewery. Its Classic Saison won the World Beer Cup in 2016.

Share with us the top reasons you chose Blackberry Farm as the location for your forever home.

Blackberry provides for us the same lifestyle we enjoy on 30A but in close proximity to work, family, friends and our beloved grandchildren.

Driving home through the beautiful foothills every day is a pleasure that I do not take for granted.

Having previously designed and built residences in many planned communities, what were the original visionary elements and features that you wanted to bring to life in the design of this home?

What are the highlights of this exceptional residence?

The inspiration for our home came from a stay at Calistoga Ranch in the Napa, California, area. There, we enjoyed pod living. I like smaller, 28 | Fall/Winter 2020

The Phillips end a festive night with some dancing during a recent weekend gathering of some 30A friends at their new Blackberry home.

intimate spaces. Pod living provides a sprawling home yet still offers intimate areas throughout, which makes the home feel cozy.

We describe our house as having a one-story master suite pod, a two-story entertaining, all-glass pavilion, a three-story kitchen/ living/guest room pod, and a separate guest cottage. The goal was to bring the outdoors inside. I need sunlight and, therefore, lots of glass. I also love how dark it gets here at night. I remember one special evening so well. I watched the full moon pass through the three dormers in the pavilion, and shortly after I saw the Big Dipper.

Driving up to your property brings a broad smile at first impression, especially when greeted by the small sign indicating the home’s name.

Tell us the story behind naming your home “Hissyfit” I would rather not comment on how the name came to be, ha-ha!

“Hissyfit” is a good old Southern term for a feminine temper tantrum. Maybe I had one or two hissyfits during construction.

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You are now settling in as Walland, Tennessee, locals. What have been the highlights of living at Blackberry Farm?

What do you love the most?

I would say that Teddy loves that, in his words, “the pretty people turn up over here twice a week.”

He loves talking with the staff, guests, neighbors and basically anyone and everyone. We enjoy the concerts and special events. The grandkids love riding on the golf cart. At Christmas time, there is an organized scavenger/photo hunt. One of my favorite moments happened last Christmas.

We visited Blackberry’s Chapel on the Hill. My 4-year-old granddaughter spotted the chapel’s Bible and told us the story of baby Jesus. Another highlight is that we have lots of overnight guests.

Several months ago, a neighbor reminded us, “If you invite them, they will show up.” He was right.

How will this home shape your days ahead in ways you have dreamed of and looked forward to?

This home feels comfortable and not formal.

Hissyfit is a place where others want to stay and put their feet up. There is something special about family and friends not having to run out the door to get home. When they know they are staying overnight, they just seem more relaxed.

We look forward to many overnights with family and friends.

Blackberry Farm boasts many amenities. Stunningly appointed accommodations are only the beginning. Guests and residents are treated to top-notch spa services at The Wellhouse. Local artisans and chefs from across the globe delight diners with first-class, creative cuisine. Famous musicians hold private concerts. For exercise and outdoor enthusiasts, Blackberry Farm guides thrill participants with kayaking, fishing, cycling and hiking adventures on Little River, on Old Walland Highway, and in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, respectively.

Blackberry Farm is hard to capture in words. Being “on property” is an immersion in an unmatched combination of nature, comfort, imagination, simplicity, and exposure to the world’s finest experiences while settled on a sacred and safe piece of earth.

For more information, visit BlackberryFarm.com.

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ROOFTOPS

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Rooftop Views I N Alys Beach H AV E A L L T H E E L E M E N T S

KURT LISCHKA, MOON CREEK STUDIOS

ROOFTOPS

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ROOFTOP VIEWS

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Alys Beach is one of those unique places in the world, like Venice, or Paris or Santorini, where the roofscape is almost MORE beautiful than the streets below. To sit on a terrace high above Alys Beach with friends — whether in the cool shade with the breeze from the Gulf beyond or gathered around a warm fire with the stars arching overhead in the indigo sky — is to be transported to another place, another time. It is absolutely beautiful and an endlessly satisfying experience. We always endeavor with our roof terrace designs to give the homeowners many different ways to enjoy these unique spaces, from season to season and from morning cappuccino to evening cabernet.”

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PHOTOS BY KURT LISCHKA, MOON CREEK STUDIOS

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ROOFTOP VIEWS

Alys Beach architects honor spectacular Gulf views by building and furnishing impressive rooftop terraces. While Alys Beach is an experiment in New Urbanism, the gleaming community pays homage to ancient ideas. Early cultures (notably ancient Greeks and those in the Far East) recognized and wrote about five basic elements of existence. All acknowledged earth, water and fire, but they differed on the last two elements, choosing between wind, metal, wood, sky and space. One could say that Alys Beach residents and visitors experience a mix of all of these elements at once simply by standing on rooftop terraces of the pristine community’s unique homes. Consider how the elements complement one another in unique combinations.

Architectural masterpieces rise from foundations and perch among carefully placed and cultivated native plant species.

From the rooftops, people gaze through dancing palm fronds to take in sugar white beaches that line vast emerald waters. Water in the Gulf is special. The green-blue waves change with the weather and sun but always offer perspective and a horizon. Rooftop dipping pools are ideal for cooling off after a day of work or, better, a day of beach excursions. Imagine lounging in an elevated

pool and sipping a cocktail with a loved one while a fire crackles to your right and the ocean waves goodnight. Fires and hearths welcome conversation. Many Alys Beach rooftops have custom-built fire pits. Now that models can use gel fuel, propane, natural gas or wood, landscape architects can create custom looks for Alys Beach terraces.

Breezes from the Gulf rustle the trees and cool onlookers as they drink and dine under shady pergolas. These stunning rooftops allow residents to safely watch a thunderhead roll in from miles away.

Alys Beach home designers mix metals, wood, glass, stucco and other construction materials. Everything featured is high end and in keeping with Bermudan and Greek styles. Rooftops may have metallic or rattan furniture with plus cushions. They include dining and lounging spaces. Some areas are enclosed by handcrafted wood railings, while others send the eye to dramatic arches and domes. Warm white stucco hugs beautifully appointed furniture from which residents can lean back and gaze at the limitless Florida sky — look past the railings to watch the active Gulf, or simply look around to admire the exquisite rooftop spaces. Whatever direction, elements of natural beauty and man-made magnificence combine to touch the spirit.

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Winter

My Favorites on 30A

BY RITA MONTGOMERY

Some people may think the beach is the same year-round and that residents along 30A don’t experience seasons.

While the weather may not dip to below freezing and we certainly miss out on powdery snowfall, Walton County locals and vacationers do experience seasonal shifts in other ways.

My No. 1 favorite thing about winter at the beach is that I get to reunite with my true, second-home friends who “fly south” to enjoy the area’s ideal weather.

I also love a good day trip to Apalachicola or Pensacola. In Apalachicola, we browse antique shops, tour the art galleries and dive into big servings of oysters. Pensacola is home to fabulous boutiques and furniture stores. I love to indulge for lunch at Jackson’s Steakhouse.

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While I miss the exuberant atmosphere tourists bring to the area, I enjoy the offseason’s sparse parks and wide-open beaches. Winter is a great time to explore the local state parks by hiking, kayaking and biking. The whole season carries a laid-back vibe. It’s as though the locals are the ones on vacation.

Holidays at the beach are special. The tree lighting at Alys Beach brings live music and community spirit. Rosemary Beach sets a bright tone for December with its own treelighting ceremony, complete with a merchant fair, carriage rides and none other than Santa Claus. Santa also makes an appearance in the annual South Walton Christmas Parade.

Consider this sampling of other notable events in a few of our wonderful townships:

WINTER FAVORITES

Opposite page: Alys Beach during the holiday season.

At Left: Eden Gardens State Park Christmas Candlelight Tour.

February 30A WINE FESTIVAL ALYS BEACH FEB. 17–21

Vintners from all over the world delight and educate wine enthusiasts during this five-day event. Proceeds go to the Children’s Volunteer Health Network.

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SANDESTIN GUMBO FESTIVAL SANDESTIN

KURT LISCHKA, MOON CREEK STUDIOS

FEB. 19–20

December

January

EDEN GARDENS STATE CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOUR

30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL

SANTA ROSA

JAN. 15–18, 2021

DEC. 12

It’s no mystery why snowbirds flock to the Gulf in December. We enjoy warm days and lovely sunsets that lead to starry nights. The Eden Gardens State Christmas Candlelight Tour is a wonderful tradition.

Point Washington State Park and an open house at the 1800s Wesley House both set stunning backdrops for an old-timey holiday experience.

Every year during Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday weekend, thousands of music lovers congregate in South Walton to celebrate the art of songwriting. Proceeds benefit the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County.

Headliners for 2020 represented multiple genres. Stars Brian Wilson, John Prine, Peter Noone, the Indigo Girls, Tanya Tucker, Don McClean and others wowed spectators in venues of all sizes — from intimate watering holes to wide-open, grassy fields. Artists for 2021 have yet to be announced.

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Want to try the area’s best gumbo?

Capitalize on this competitive event as 20-plus local restaurants battle for prizes and wow attendees with mouth-watering meals.

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SOUTH WALTON

The creative energy of 30A continues to surprise and entertain all year long, no matter the month or temperature.

I urge residents and visitors to find new ways to enjoy our beautiful 30A community this winter.

Rita Montgomery has taken exceptional care of 30A homebuyers and investors for over 17 years. Born in Parker, Florida, she has raised five children and currently resides on 30A. Rita has been recognized multiple times for exceptional performance as a top agent in the luxury real estate market and has superb working relationships with buyers and sellers up and down the coast. Contact Rita at 850.819.5749 or rita@coastalluxury.com. Search available properties at CoastalLuxury.com.

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26 Medley Street

WATERSOUND ORIGINS

WAT ER S O UN D OR IG INS

C LASSI C AND C HARM I NG COASTA L RESI D ENC E • Designed for the relaxing and peaceful living that defines our renowned coastal communities • Residence offers a notably large residence and homesite within the desirable community of Watersound Origins • The spacious floor plan presents a bright and open layout, providing an inviting living space with an abundant flow of natural light and generous space dedicated to the tranquil outdoor living area • Screened back porch and large private pool deck is great for entertaining • Pool deck also includes outdoor shower and fireplace • Kitchen features a charming breakfast nook, pantry and large center island opening into a stunning great room with a fireplace • Second floor living area creates an additional retreat for family gatherings or everyday living • The Watersound Origins community is a family-friendly neighborhood with exceptional amenities • Homeowners have access to the Village Commons Pool & Fitness Center, Lake Powell Dock and golfing

Offered at $1,395,000 BUILT IN 2017 3,298 Sq. Ft.

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95 Hopetown Lane R OSEM ARY

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ROSEMARY

LUXU R I O U S BE AC H H OUSE ON ROSEM ARY ’S GULF-SI D E BUILT IN 2001 2,647 Sq. Ft.

4 Bedrooms 4/1 Bathrooms

Offered at $3,995,000 • Exquisite, newly redesigned custom beach house • Pool deck • Highly coveted location just steps from the beach and Rosemary’s lively Town Center • Directly overlooks one of Rosemary’s charming treelined wooden boardwalks • Stunning Gulf views from the deep porches • Full renovation by custom homebuilder Matt Fuller • New interiors by design firm Kay Fuller Interiors • Impeccable finishes that exude a high-design beach house of crisp coastal elements • Current owner recently worked with the design team to further expand the remodel, adding custom built-in bunks, a morning kitchen on the first level, a summer kitchen on the pool deck, gas lanterns and a parking pergola • Meticulously selected style elements • Custom-milled antique oak flooring, ceilings and trim

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42 W. Kingston Road R OSEM ARY

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ROSEMARY

LUXU RY COASTAL COM P OUND ON A NOTABLY G RA N D ESTAT E-SI Z ED HOM ESI T E BUILT IN 2019 6,100 Sq. Ft.

9 Bedrooms 9/1 Bathrooms

Offered at $3,990,000

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42 W. Kingston Road

ROSEMARY

Offered at $3,990,000

• This custom-designed Rosemary Beach, 9-bedroom, 91/2-bath luxury compound welcomes you with a covered entry porch, complete with beautiful water fountain and cascading steps • Luxury features — such as 12-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows that open to the beautiful pool courtyard — help create a connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces, making it ideal for entertaining and spending time with family • Living room is embellished with hardwood floors, decorative wood beams, a floating ceiling, oversized fireplace, custom cabinetry, unique lighting and detailed woodwork • The spacious, gourmet kitchen is outfitted with all the culinary amenities and a large island that spills into the dining room • The first-floor master suite features large sleeping quarters with a beamed ceiling, tall windows, fireplace, dual closets and a luxurious spa bathroom • The well-designed, spacious courtyard features a large saltwater pool with swimup bar, waterfall, palm trees, a lounging area with a luxurious outdoor covered living area that includes a summer kitchen and an oversized double-sided fireplace • The second floor of the home is designed primarily as sleeping quarters which incorporates two additional master suites, spare bedroom and an oversized bunk room, all with private en suites and adjoining balconies • Exquisite third floor has a luxuriously appointed master suite, sitting area with wet bar, adjoining balcony, and bunk room with attached bath and private balcony

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258 W. Water Street R OSEM ARY

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ROSEMARY

A BE AU T I FUL COASTAL RETREAT LO CAT E D O N THE GULF-SI D E OF 30A BUILT IN 2007 4,016 Sq. Ft.

5 Bedrooms 6/1 Bathrooms

Offered at $3,995,000

• Built for family entertainment with a large private courtyard • Outdoor retreat includes heated saltwater pool, hot tub, large outdoor TV, and a bar/grilling station with a built-in Big Green Egg • Open floor plan offers warm detailed elements of pecky cypress, a large fireplace, high ceilings and a master suite located on the first level • Second level offers three baths and three bedrooms, including one with custom built-in double bunkbeds for fun summer sleepovers • There is also a second media room on the second level and a large porch with swinging daybeds — great for afternoon naps or evening cocktails with friends • Also features an oversize, climatecontrolled, two-car garage, which houses one of the four laundry stations on site • Tastefully designed two-story carriage house boasts two bedrooms, two baths, a full kitchen, living room and laundry • Wired for sound • Master bath steam shower • Travertine finishes in bathrooms • Easy stroll down Water Street to the beach • Great parking onsite with six driveway parking slots

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20 Kings Castle Court ALYS BE ACH

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ALYS BEACH

A LUXU RY LI F EST YLE, AM ENI T Y RESI D ENC E LOCATED G U LF-SI D E WI T H I N P RESTI GI OUS ALYS BEAC H BUILT IN 2021 3,065 Sq. Ft.

4 Bedrooms 4/2 Bathrooms

Call for Pricing

• Prominently situated Gulf-side • Prime location on Turtle Bale Pedestrian Path • Future Alys Beach lifestyle home • A rare find on a brand new residence • Architectural plans by Khoury Vogt Architects • Construction to be complete end of spring 2021 • Four bedrooms, four full baths, two half baths and pool • First- and second-level master bedrooms • Courtyard with outdoor living and summer kitchen • Bifolding doors open directly to the pool deck • Sleek black-and-white modern aesthetic • Rooftop terrace with full wet bar, half bath and stunning Gulf views

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25 S. Charles Street ALYS BE ACH

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ALYS BEACH

ST UNNI NG CU STO M COASTA L RESI D ENC E W I T H ROOFTOP T ERRACE BUILT IN 2020 4,185 Sq. Ft.

5 Bedrooms 4/2 Bathrooms

Offered at $5,975,000

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25 S. Charles Street

ALYS BEACH

Offered at $5,975,000

• Custom built home on the beach side of Alys Beach • First floor offers a gracious living, dining and kitchen area that opens to a covered loggia and courtyard with pool • A guest master bedroom and bath are conveniently located on the first floor • Two-car garage provides valued parking and muchneeded storage space • Second floor offers a master bedroom and large master bath with tub and separate shower • The master bedroom opens to a court terrace overlooking the courtyard below, which features a summer kitchen • There are two additional guest bedrooms and baths with a bunk room off the media room • The third floor delivers a 912-squarefoot rooftop terrace that presents incredible Gulf views down 30A and the rooftops of Alys Beach

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45 Melrose Avenue

POINT WASHINGTON

AU D U B ON POIN T

F LO R I DA COT TAG E STY L E W IT H A NANT UC K ET F LA I R • Adjacent to more than 15,000 acres in Point Washington State Forest • Perfect for family, young professionals or retirement • Stylish kitchen features pewter gray cabinets, a herringbone-marble backsplash and stainless steel appliances • The open concept floor plan flows through a dining area and living room • Features French gray wide-plank flooring and contemporary open shelving • Large windows bring an abundance of natural light • Horizontal panel doors, brushed nickel hardware, sleek ceiling fans, innovative light fixtures and granite kitchen and bath countertops • Outdoor living space is expansive, and covered porches span the front and side of the home • Grand steps lead to two patios: one adjoining the entertaining space and 400-square-foot wood deck — the other tucked behind a private fence surrounded by jasmine and an edible garden • The community pool offers both covered and sunny lounging and socializing spaces

Offered at $489,000 BUILT IN 2016 2,022 Sq. Ft. 4 Bedrooms 2/1 Bathrooms 56 | Fall/Winter 2020

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106 W. Grove Avenue SE AG R OVE

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SEAGROVE BEACH

BRA N D N EW LUXURY HOM E I N THE P RI M E LO CAT I O N O F OLD SEAGROV E BEAC H Soon to be Completed

5,972 Sq. Ft.

7 Bedrooms 7/1 Bathrooms

Offered at $3,895,000

• Construction expected to be completed in late spring with furniture from Tracery Interiors • Almost 6,000 square feet, plus a pool • Great early opportunity for a good buy • Prime corner site • Designed by renowned architect Brian Stackable • Built by Regal Stephens Construction • Rental revenue anticipated upward of $265,000 • Steps from the beach access directly south • A short stroll to Seaside and ample shopping and dining

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11 Park Row Lane WATER COLOR

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WATERCOLOR

SO P H I ST I CAT E D LUXURY RESI D ENC E P ROM I NENTLY SI T UAT E D G ULF-SI D E I N WAT ERCOLOR BUILT IN 2013 3,911 Sq. Ft.

5 Bedrooms 4/1 Bathrooms

Offered at $3,555,000

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11 Park Row Lane

WATERCOLOR

Offered at $3,555,000

• Offering three stories of extraordinary living space, the sleek, modern, five-bedroom residence is well-poised overlooking the Gulf, just steps to the beach and Watercolor Beach Club • Bordered by state lands and Western Lake, this exclusive and private south-of-30A location offers forever protected views and stunning sunsets to be enjoyed on the rooftop deck • The first level offers a stunning marble atrium with two spacious guest suites and full bathroom • A custom-built bunk room offers kids their own retreat, complete with a full bathroom fitted with a Jacuzzi and steam shower • Ascend via the custom showcase glass elevator or staircase to the second level and enjoy the spacious and open dining room, living area, bar and chef’s dream kitchen • The impressive kitchen centers on an oversized marble island. High-end finishes include a Thermador cook top and range hood, two Fisher & Paykel dishwashers, Thermador refrigerator/ freezer, Thermador stacked ovens, dumbwaiter, built-in coffee station and butler’s pantry • Open the retractable doors to enjoy the indooroutdoor living and relax on the screened porch overlooking Western Lake and the preserve • Continuing upwards to the third level is a study with custom built-ins and a full bathroom • The master suite occupies the full rear west side of the third level, a luxurious sanctuary with ample comfort and relaxation • Light is invited inside through retractable doors that lead to another private, screened porch with gorgeous views • Mount the outdoor staircase up to the roof top deck and enjoy the Jacuzzi with great views of the Gulf • The master bath features a double vanity, separate walk-in shower with rain head, a two-person built-in Jacuzzi tub with its own TV, and a threesided custom fireplace imported from Europe

800.359.0748 EXT. 2968

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171 W. Bermuda Lane CO SO M O ING N !

T H E R ET R E AT

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THE RETREAT

P R ES E N T ING A N U NS U RPASS ED COASTAL PANO RAMA, PO ISED O N A RA R E A N D S PECIA L LA KE-F RONT SITE WITH DIRECT GUL F VIEW CO RRIDOR S BUILT IN 2020 6,956 Sq. Ft.

7 Bedrooms 7/1 Bathrooms

Offered at $9,800,000

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171 W. Bermuda Lane

THE RETREAT

Offered at $9,800,000

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3596 Preserve Lane

BU RNT PI N E, S AN DEST IN R ESORT

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SANDESTIN

E XT RAO R D I N A RY AND SPAC I OUS T USCAN V I LLA BUILT IN 2006 3,889 Sq. Ft.

3 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms

Offered at $1,795,000

• This classical Tuscan villa inspired home is located in The Preserve at Burnt Pine, within the Sandestin Resort • This exceptional residence backs up to the 2nd fairway of the Burnt Pine golf course • Extraordinary design details and classical architectural features flow throughout • A tranquil courtyard with quaint pergola greets you upon entering through the gate • This spacious and inviting residence makes it an ideal home for entertaining or relaxing • A gourmet kitchen waits for those who love to cook featuring a barrel ceiling inlaid with brick, granite counter tops and highend appliances throughout • Sliding glass doors open the home to the beautiful screened in outdoor living space with covered pool, hot tub, summer kitchen and gas fireplace • The office space can easily be transitioned to fourth bedroom if desired • The master suite features a wet bar, his and hers separate baths and walk in closets, and doors leading to the lanai • Full two car garage with separate golf cart door provides plenty of storage space in addition to parking • Separate entrance to the mother in law suite provides privacy for your guests

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Royal Seaesta, Condo 4

SCENIC GULF DRIVE

M I R A M AR BE ACH

S ITUAT ED DI R ECT LY ACROSS T HE ST R E E T F ROM T HE GU LF WI T H AM AZI NG VI EWS • Perfect for those seeking a large, updated unit that’s just steps to the beach with Gulf views and a garage • Perfect as a primary residence, second home or investment property with excellent income potential • With three floors of living space, this home offers two master bedrooms and two additional bedrooms, each with their own baths • Ground floor master suite has a private entry and could be rented separately • Just renovated with new granite counters and new luxury plank vinyl in two bedrooms, freshly painted • Additional features include 9-foot ceilings, tiled floors and a garage • Rental ready • Great location, convenient to restaurants, shopping, golf, Silver Sands Outlet Mall, Destin Commons and more • Deeded beach access is located directly across the street, and the small community splash pool is just steps away

Offered at $499,000 BUILT IN 2002 1,920 Sq. Ft. 4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 70 | Fall/Winter 2020

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Redfish Village, Condo M2-313

WEST END OF 30A

BLU E M O UN TAIN BE ACH

B LU E MO U N TAI N BEAC H CONDO W I T H G O RG EOUS COASTAL VI EWS • Spacious three-bedroom unit features tasteful wood cabinetry, granite countertops, wood floors and stainless steel appliances

• Boasting incredible views of the natural coastal landscape, Big Redfish Lake and the emerald waters of the Gulf • Redfish Village landmarks will include an open-air gathering place, a restaurant with bar and the Redfish Village Beachwalk — an owners-only private deeded beach access to the white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico • Each unit will have an assigned covered parking space

BUILT IN 2008 1,485 Sq. Ft.

800.359.0748 EXT. 5088

3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms

Offered at $589,900

Homesite 54 W. Okeechobee

WEST END OF 30A

BLU E M O UN TAIN BE ACH

I D EAL H O MESI T E NEST L ED I N T HE HE ART O F B LUE MO U NTAI N BEAC H ON 30A • This is the lowest-priced lot in the coveted community of Forest Lakes

• The peaceful and family-friendly neighborhood backs up to a nature preserve — yet is just minutes from the beaches of 30A • Amenities include an expansive green space across the way from the multi-level pool, and a covered pavilion perfect for family gatherings • Fish in the stocked pond from the community dock, or let the children play in the waterside playground • Nearest beach access at Gulfview Heights is an easy walk, bike or golf cart ride away

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COASTAL LUXURY is pleased to have represented both Buyer and Sellers on the successful sales of exquisite beach homes along our coast this year. Please reach out and allow us the opportunity to assist you with your real estate needs in the coming seasons!

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427 Pelican Circle

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25 Kristi Lane

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93 Bridgetown Avenue COA STAL LUXURY ON THE BUYER SIDE

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35 West Cobia Run

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Send us your photos of your fur babies and sweet children enjoying time along our coast!

We would love to see your little ones enjoying beach life, sporting some COASTAL LUXURY orange attire, or reading the COASTAL LUXURY MAGAZINE. Forward us your best shots to Marketing@CoastalLuxury.com for feature in the next issue!

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1. Erin Oden and our special friend Georgia (Hannah Martin’s English bulldog), who is a local 30A pup and a member of the Coastal Luxury family. Georgia lives in Seagrove Beach and loves adventure, a big tackling hug and being around friends.

2. 30A locals Lela and Stella enjoyed getting to be friends on a recent trip to Lake Lanier, where several 30A locals opted for a weekend at the lake for a safe travel option during the pandemic season.

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3. Seven-year-old Josh, of Alys Beach, is a faithful Coastal Luxury Magazine reader.

4. Club perks! Georgia’s preferred method of transportation is always flying private via St. Joe’s Pilatus.

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5. Longtime 30A local Lady enjoys a visit to the Coastal Luxury offices for a closing.

Lady has lived Gulffront for many years along our coast, and she continues to enjoy beach time with her family and gorgeous 30A sunsets.

6. Rita Montgomery and Lady.

7. Coastal Luxury’s Georgia and Bogey (Jen Hamor’s sweet terrier) enjoy getting to know each other at a recent Coastal Luxury sales meeting.

8. A pair of famous 30A faces, Bob and Stevie, after a healthy swim.

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9. 30A locals Jami Eliason and Stella stop in for a visit at the Coastal Luxury office.

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