THE RETREAT
The gated community of The Retreat lies secluded behind a heavy veil of untamed conservation land thick with pine, oak and palmetto, and nestles the sugar white shores of the Gulf of Mexico and Draper Lake, one of South Walton?s rare, naturally occurring coastal dune lakes.
WATERCOLOR
WaterColor is a 499-acre Southern coastal resort and master-planned residential neighborhood developed by St. Joe Company near the emerald waters of the Gulf and calm of Western Lake. Ease and grace are the trademarks of its simple, classic design, rooted in the style of the old South.
WATERSOUND
WaterSound is the second master-planned community in South Walton by St. Joe Company. Planned as a secluded seaside village, its architecture draws upon the area?s wealth of maritime history for inspiration.
DRAPER LAKE COASTAL VILLAGE
More akin to the lakeshores of upstate New York than to the shores of the Gulf, the Adirondack-inspired, Draper Lake Coastal Village defies typical beach style yet mingles unassumingly with the pines and oaks that stand above the edge of the rare, freshwater coastal dune lake after which it is named.
ROSEMARY BEACH
Near the east end of County Highway 30A, the Dutch and West Indies-inspired dwellings and commercial buildings of Rosemary Beach distinguish this intricately planned coastal community from its neighbors to the west.
DUNE ALLEN BEACH
Dune Allen is located along a stretch of County Highway 30A near its western corridor. Predominantly residential, unique, beach-front vacation homes line the shores of the Gulf and those along Oyster Lake.
BLUE MOUNTAIN BEACH
A diverse array of neighborhoods featuring unique architectural styles can be found in Blue Mountain Beach. Numerous coastal dune lakes and varied elevations create a uniquely textured landscape.
GRAYTON BEACH
The first community to be settled in South Walton County, Grayton Beach is best known for its beautiful state park which spans the Gulf of Mexico and Western Lake. Now a historic district, many of the its old beach cottages have been neatly restored, preserving a charm and appeal enjoyed by no other place along scenic, County Highway 30A.
AUDUBON POINT
Named in honor of Naturalist James Audubon, Audubon Point will be an exclusive enclave of homes surrounded by lush, forested green areas that integrate the wild spaces around the property and serve as an important sanctuary for Florida wildlife.
SEASIDE
Experience the joy of living in the town that pioneered the rebirth of the relaxed, light-hearted lifestyle of vintage Northwest Florida through its new-urbanist approach to town design. Few places are as unmistakable as Seaside and have so profoundly shaped their local landscapes.
SEAGROVE BEACH
A long-time beach vacation spot, the once modest town of Seagrove Beach now offers a variety of recreation and dining options. Cozy seaside cottages are tucked along the Gulf amid mature scrub oak.
ALYS BEACH
Thoughtfully situated on County Highway 30A just west of Seacrest Beach near Rosemary Beach, the 158-acre resort town of Alys Beach is the latest, new urbanist community to grace the Gulf along the Emerald Coast. With a design built on rational concepts of practicality and uncomplicated principles of balance, restraint and beauty in its purest form, Alys Beach innovates the traditional urban template.
SEACREST BEACH
The upscale Gulf-front community of Seacrest Beach features close proximity to the Tom Fazio-designed Camp Creek Golf Club and Camp Creek Lake, as well as shopping and dining in nearby Rosemary Beach. A lushly landscaped, 12,000 square foot lagoon pool is among its amenities.
WILD HERON
With exclusive views of Lake Powell, a 760-acre coastal dune lake and largest among such rare, naturally occurring wonders in Florida, Wild Heron is also home to Northwest Florida's only totally private golf club. Designed by famed professional golfer Greg Norman, Shark's Tooth boasts 18 challenging holes that wind throughout the neighborhoods of this community.
SANDESTIN
Located just eight miles east of Destin, Sandestin is situated on over 2,400 acres along more than 7 miles of beach and bay-front property. Its gated property is beautifully landscaped and immaculately cared for and is home to 30 neighborhoods, a variety of shopping and dining excursions, as well as four championship golf courses designed by three world-renowned golf course architects, including the Raven Golf Club, host to The Boeing Championship.
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Destin Real Estate Company specializes in showcasing homes of unique character, exceptional quality and superior value in Walton County and focuses primarily on homes along scenic County Highway 30A in South Walton. If the home for you is not on our site, let us find it for you.




