495 Western Lake Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

$5,995,000 Asking Price

6 beds
7 baths
4,657  sqft
Built in 2012

This 6 bedroom, 6.5 bath custom built beach home in phase one of Watercolor overlooks serene Western Lake and is just a short walk to the Watercolor boat house, the town center and the Gulf front Watercolor Beach Club allowing you and your family to enjoy Florida living at its best! This home was built by the areas renown Allen Wright, owner of Velvet Sun Builders. The home has a convenient side entrance directly across from the garage and you enter the homes utility area which includes a laundry area, sink, an oversized pantry and wine refrigerator. This area opens into the kitchen and open living space of the first floor. The home has soaring ceilings, shiplap & is light and bright! The kitchen is fit for a chef with white soap stone countertops, multiple sinks, wolf gas range and hood, multiple dishwasher drawers, ice maker, paneled refrigerator, beverage refrigerator, microwave, convection oven, counter to ceiling tile and designer lighting. The open floor plan flows into the dining area living area. The living area has a huge wrap around screened porch with an outdoor kitchen and multiple seating areas. The living area offers two alfresco doors that open completely allowing the indoor and outdoor areas to flow seamlessly! The first floor has a gorgeous master bedroom that overlooks the property's private pool and outdoor fireplace area that can be accessed by walking over one of two bridges over the pool! The master bedroom has a large walk in closet and ensuite bath that offers a water closet, dual vanities, freestanding soaking tub and a separate walk in shower. A powder bath completes the first floor. Take the stairs or the elevator to the second floor. This floor offers a second living area, two bunk-rooms (with full size bunk beds) both with their own private ensuite bath, and one additional guest bedroom with two queen bed, ensuite bath and access to a large screened porch again with multiple sitting areas and a ping pong table. The second floor also offers a second master bedroom with walk in closet and ensuite master bath with water closet, dual vanities, stand alone soaker tub and seperate walk in shower. The second floor offers a sleeping porch which is screened and shuttered and offers two swing beds. There is a second laundry room for this floor. The carriage house which has its own entry from the main house and is above the 2 car garage can be accessed from the second floor as well. The carriage house house is well appointed with a full gas range, microwave, sink, dishwasher and mini frig, counter kitchen seating, seating area with tv, balcony, bedroom and full bathroom. The third floor offers a tv area, office and large storage areas. The 4th floor of the property offers a tower with seating overlooking Western Lake! The home has a great layout and was made to make family memories and entertain guests alike! This property is located in the resort community of Watercolor and includes residential homes an a award-winning beach side resort located on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico beaches and alongside serene Western Lake. The community is designed to have a small town feel and is perfect for exploring on foot or by bike. Quaint streets and pathways connect homes to the community's park, lush green spaces and shops. Residents have access to both tennis and pickle ball courts and a pro shop with tennis gear. Private lessons, group clinics and other activities are available throughout the year. The community also includes access to a boathouse with paddle boards, kayaks and fishing equipment; an outdoor amphitheater, a lakeside pool and a bike barn, Watercolor is home to 9 community pools, including three at the beach club and three at camp watercolor offers a lazy river, a waterslide, basketball courts and a playground. Throughout Watercolor you will find 5 miles of hiking and biking trails, multiple park areas and several docks that are great to let the kids fish in. Resort living at its finest! This home is being sold fully furnished less some exclusions. This home has never been on the rental market and is a must see! Call to schedule a showing today!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Built-In Bookcases, Ceiling Raised, Elevator, Fireplace, Fireplace Gas, Floor Hardwood, Furnished - Some, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Pantry, Shelving, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Wet Bar, Window Treatment All
Appliances:
Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Ice Machine, Microwave, Oven Double, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Gas, Washer, Wine Refrigerator

Exterior

General:
BBQ Pit/Grill, Fireplace, Guest Quarters, Pool - In-Ground, Porch, Porch Open, Porch Screened, Shower, Summer Kitchen
Style:
Beach House
Pool:
Pool Type
Parking:
Garage Detached

Construction

General:
4

Location

HOA Amenities:
Ground Keeping, Internet Service, Security, Cable TV, Trash, 1460.0, Quarterly
Golf:
Beach, Deed Access, Dock, Fishing, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Pool, Tennis, TV Cable
Originating MLS:
Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®
County:
Walton

Lot

Zoning:
Resid Single Family, 15-3S-19-25401-000-0190

Utilities

Utilities:
Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable

Financial

Source:
Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

This listing courtesy of:
The Beach Group Properties LLC, Andy Wiggins

About Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Housing

Number of Units
18,423
Median Home Value
$454,649
Median Rent
$1,420

19.25% of housing units are renter occupied.

53.82% are vacant.

Commute

Car
62.63%
Public Transportation
0.04%
Walk to Work
1.12%
Work from Home
34.34%
Other
1.10%

The median travel time to work is 15 minutes.

People

Population
19,014
Median Age
45.50
Median Household Size
2.75

Education

High School
19.09%
Associate’s Degree
7.66%
Bachelor’s Degree
30.92%
Graduate Degree
14.74%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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