The stylish lines of this Gulf-front home for sale in The Retreat achieve a quiet, captivating confidence. Architect Tom Christ delivers an ingenious floor plan of seductive spaces that join one another with effortless fluidity, showcased by uncompromising construction and tailored installation of gorgeous finishes by BRW Builders. Atlanta Interior Designer William Stewart distills the character of this intriguing home through use of refined and comfortable furnishings and collected decor that enhances a palette of slate tile floors found throughout the ground floor, inside and out, and unblemished walnut hardwood that adorns the winding staircase as well as the second and third floors. The generous foyer on the ground floor is a junction for two guest suites, a generous laundry room and two-car garage with dumb-waiter to the kitchen. Each guest suite features its own private, luxurious bath and access to a covered porch nestled against a substantial wall of natural dunescape. Just past the slate-tiled garage with extra-high bay doors is a laundry room with front-loading high efficiency washer and dryer, joined by an unexpected dishwasher for beach and pet ware cleanup, complete with icemaker and dedicated powder room. The laundry room provides access to an outdoor shower and the adjacent beach walkover of The Retreat's east end. Private beach walkovers are not permitted in this community, making this a distinctive feature unique to only four of the 24 Gulf-front home sites in this gated, rental-restricted neighborhood. A sunken bed of river rock and tropical Aspidistra in the foyer disguise a pre-engineered elevator well currently home to a bronze statue that stands sentry near the front door. Windows illuminate the striking stairwell with architect-designed, artisan-built railings that lead to the second-floor living spaces and third-floor rooms, including the master suite. The Gulf-front living room and dining room pivot around a marble-clad, dual fireplace, mirroring the master suite's. The dining room transitions through a slate-tiled indoor/outdoor sunroom to a Gulf-front covered porch, also accessible through the living room as well for optimal flow. The chef's kitchen is an elegant epicenter for culinary exploration and entertainment, masterfully designed by Bulthaup. Sleek, larch wood Bulthaup cabinets are joined by flamed granite slab counters, Gaggenau gas cooktop, Thermador ovens and Sub Zero refrigerator. The adjoining pantry and powder room define the hallway while providing direct access to the kitchen from the stairwell. Twin islands enable this kitchen to serve tandem chefs comfortably. The kitchen is open to a large den on the north side of the home, and also has marginal separation from the dining room. The den features a wet bar and wine cooler as well as access to an outdoor grilling porch. The third floor encompasses the sumptuous master suite with vaulted ceiling that soars to reach the pinnacle of this home. The spacious bedroom offers room for a sitting area in front of the fireplace and enjoys its own private porch overlooking the Gulf and open to the sky. The serene, spa-like bath is bathed in soothing aqua and grey tones juxtaposed against the floating Bulthaup dark wood vanity and adjoins a walk-in closet with built-in morning kitchen. A large soaking tub with relaxing waterfall faucet stands at the center of the space. Begin and end the day with the sun in the window-lined, Gulf-front shower with custom privacy curtains. An additional guest suite, currently setup as a home office, completes the third floor. Never before on the market, and never rented, this impeccable home presents an exciting opportunity to own on the Gulf unlike any other. $4,750 new buyer fee and .5% of purchase price is due at closing. HOA dues are $4750 annually.
Listing provided courtesy of Destin Real Estate Company.