3209 Dauphin Drive, property information booklet

3209 DOLPHIN DRIVE Gulf Front, Peaceful, Breathtaking

in Laguna Key

TH E HOU S E Joe and Deborah Thompson vacationed for years in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, and when the opportunity to purchase their own coastal property arrived, they knew exactly where they wanted to be. “Our minds always went to West Beach when we thought about actually buying property,” Deborah says. “There’s just something about being on that end of the beach. It’s beautiful and more secluded.”

Knowing where they wanted to be, the Thompsons got to work in finding just the right property. While they didn’t immediately find a specific home, they did find the ideal community: Laguna Key. “The property was gorgeous,” she says. “As soon as we found out a development was in the works, we knew that’s where we had to be.”

The Thompsons were one of the first to build their Gulf front home in Laguna Key, an exclusive, privately gated community at the end of West Beach Boulevard. And to ensure the home suited all of their needs, the couple worked closely with the builder and architect to design the 3,800-square foot abode. It was important for the Thompsons that the house comfortably accommodated not only their family, but also a number of friends. “We were used to vacationing with two other families and their children, and so we wanted to make sure we could still vacation together and do so with plenty of space.”

“WE WANTED TO SEE THE BEACH WITH BIG, OPEN AREAS AND LOTS OF DECKS,”

TIME LESS B E A C H B EAU T Y Their large Gulf front property ensured that the home would have plenty of interior space. It also ensured a prime view of the Gulf. “We wanted to see the beach with big, open areas and lots of decks,” Deborah adds.

The Mediterranean style home features six large bedrooms and five bathrooms spread out on two floors, along with two separate living rooms and kitchens. “Many times we’ve had about 14 people in the house at one time, and because it’s so spacious it never feels crowded,” Deborah says. “There’s always space for the whole family and all our friends.”

Because the home is in a private gated community, there is also plenty of space to explore in the neighborhood, which includes a community pool, tennis court and lagoon.

“That was another draw to us because with it being a gated community we could let our kids play without worry,” Deborah says.

“Our kids loved having the freedom to roam around the neighborhood.”

Whether it’s fishing in the lagoon, swimming in the pool, biking through the neighborhood, or building sandcastles on the beach, the Thompson family has more than enjoyed their decision to join the Laguna Key community. It has become not just a vacation spot but also a family tradition in spending time together. And as the family has grown over the years, so has the special memories. “It’s our own little space on the Gulf,” Deborah says. “It’s not crowded like other areas of the city and it’s so natural and beautiful. Once you’re here, you never want to be anywhere else.”

TH E SET T IN G At the very end of West Beach Boulevard in the private gated community of Laguna Key is this stunning six-bedroom Gulf front home. The 3,800-square foot abode mixes natural beauty and tranquil nature with a spacious and spectacular Mediterranean feel.

Yet with its large windows on both the first and second floors, the Gulf of Mexico takes center stage. From practically every room the Gulf is the main attraction. The numerous decks makes the peaceful setting easy to take in and enjoy, as does the private beach access—the soft white sand is just steps away from the comforts of the home. And when you want to take a break from the beach views, there’s so much more to do in the neighborhood, from taking a stroll or a bike ride to enjoying the community pool or fishing in the lagoon.

A PLACE F O R FAM I LY Spectacular, spacious, and relaxing are just three of the ways to describe this 3,800-square foot Gulf front home in Laguna Key. Set at the dead-end of West Beach Boulevard, the home offers the ideal spot for family vacations, friendly get-togethers, and making memories. That’s what owners Joe and Deborah Thompson have done since building the home years ago. “We have so many memories of our kids fishing in the lagoon, exploring the sand for little critters, building sandcastles, and enjoying time together on the beach,” Deborah says. “Our kids are now grown, but it’s still tradition for us to all get together every year at the house, making more memories now with the grandkids.”

That ideal family atmosphere is what has drawn many renters time and again, such as Richard Krulis and his wife, Linda. An annual summertime visit to the Laguna Key home has practically become tradition for the Krulis family. “It’s so quiet and peaceful,” explains Richard. “Once we stayed there the first time, we’ve come back every year since. When you arrive and go out to the beach, it’s like you and your family are the only ones there.”

With extended family living nearby, the Krulis’ enjoy the spacious six-bedroom, two living room home for relatives to spend time, relax, and enjoy. “Everyone can pile in and visit and the house is so spacious that it never feels crowded,” Richard says.

“And with a living room and kitchen on both floors, it’s easy for the adults to enjoy some time upstairs and the kids to have their own space downstairs. Oftentimes, there will be a group of us enjoying a board game upstairs and downstairs you’ll find another group doing the very same.”

A PLACE F O R R EL AX AT I ON Large windows and spacious decks provide the ultimate opportunities for enjoying the beauty of the Gulf Coast from this spectacular Laguna Key home. Here, the mornings begin with the sound of the ocean waves, and the days most always include spotting dolphins swimming just off shore. Evenings can’t go by without watching the sun set over the gorgeous Gulf waters, whether from the beach via the home’s private beach access, one of the many decks, or the third floor hot tub.

3209 Dolphin Drive $1,590,000 • 3209 Dolphin Drive Gulf Shores, AL 36542 • List Price: $1,590,000 • Approx. 4,009 sq. ft.sq. ft. Heated/Cooled • 6 bedrooms/5 baths • Amenities: Gazebo, Outdoor Pool, Tennis/Racquetball, Gated • Features: Burglar/Fire Alarm, Covered Patio, Enclosed Porch, Open Porch • Water front property

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