261 Tequesta Drive, Destin, FL 32541

$759,900 Asking Price

3 beds
3 baths
2,176  sqft
Built in 2001

Come see this beautifully updated custom built lakefront home in the private gated community of Emerald Lakes. You'll find travertine flooring throughout and a unique floorplan with a 3 way split bedroom design and 3 FULL baths. As you enter, the majestic columns draw your eye to the 10 and 12 ft. ceilings. You'll notice many architectural details in this transitional mediterranean modern design that add character to the home such as the beautiful tile and woodwork surrounding the fireplace and the large windows in the living room that give it a bright and airy feel. Enjoy both a formal dining space as well as an eat-in kitchen with gorgeous lake views, granite countertops, penny tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances including a wine cooler and warm wood accents such as open shelving and a beamed ceiling. You can also access the screened side porch to enjoy your morning cup of coffee listening to the soothing fountain and enjoying lake views amid your own tropical paradise. The huge master suite offers a sitting area with windows framing the lake and fountain. You'll love the adjoining master bath complete with a beautiful tiled shower, whirlpool tub and walk-in closet. This unique one of a kind property has been impeccably renovated with an abundance of upgrades including a custom glazed faux finished stamped concrete screened porch, patio and driveway, is wired for a whole house and exterior surround sound system, and a sprinkler system (well) with feeders, drip heads for flower beds and potted plants. The 2 car garage with epoxy finished floor leads into the laundry room complete with washer and dryer. The amenities of Emerald Lakes include a premier community pool, fabulous playground, tennis and basketball courts. Roof was replaced in 2021 and HVAC is 2015. Come take a look at this gorgeous home in a premier Destin location today!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Breakfast Bar, Built-In Bookcases, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Fireplace Gas, Floor Marble, Furnished - None, Lighting Recessed, Lighting Track, Pantry, Pull Down Stairs, Renovated, Shelving, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Window Treatment All
Appliances:
Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Smooth Stovetop Rnge, Stove/Oven Electric, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
A/C:
true, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating:
true, Central

Exterior

General:
BBQ Pit/Grill, Lawn Pump, Patio Covered, Patio Open, Porch Screened, Sprinkler System
Style:
Traditional
Pool:
Pool Type

Construction

Windows:
Double Pane Windows
General:
Roof Composite Shngl, Slab, Stucco, 1

Location

Road/Access:
Private Road
HOA Amenities:
Accounting, Land Recreation, Legal, Management, Recreational Faclty, Security, 375.0, Quarterly
Golf:
BBQ Pit/Grill, Gated Community, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Tennis
Originating MLS:
Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®
County:
Okaloosa

Lot

Zoning:
Resid Single Family, 00-2S-22-0980-000C-0020
View:
Lake

Utilities

Utilities:
Electric, Phone, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable, Underground

Financial

Source:
Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

This listing courtesy of:
Carriage Hills Realty Inc, Sherri L Zimmerman

About Destin, FL

Housing

Number of Units
14,008
Median Home Value
$415,874
Median Rent
$1,462

34.24% of housing units are renter occupied.

41.09% are vacant.

Commute

Car
57.89%
Public Transportation
0.41%
Walk to Work
0.79%
Work from Home
40.08%
Other
0.53%

The median travel time to work is 15 minutes.

People

Population
17,901
Median Age
42.20
Median Household Size
2.53

Education

High School
17.24%
Associate’s Degree
10.87%
Bachelor’s Degree
30.55%
Graduate Degree
15.55%

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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