Property Description
Situated on the largest and westernmost Gulf-front lot in the exclusive, gated neighborhood of Destiny by the Sea, this masterpiece is the only residence among Destin homes for sale on the Gulf in Destiny by the Sea to feature four truly usable floors with elevator access to each. Its architecture optimizes 172 feet of beach front to produce the best views that the Emerald Coast has to offer. Its sprawling living space encompasses seven suites, the largest of which dominates the entire third floor and features its own private, covered terrace overlooking the Gulf. Just inside the front door, a graceful, free-standing curved staircase with hand-wrought balustrade and striking arcade of intricate groin vaults greet and guide you into the heart of the home. Travertine stone blankets the floors which carry throughout the open great room with living and dining areas, and gourmet kitchen. The living and dining areas are visually separated from one another by an island with fireplace and wet bar. A two-car garage with extra-high bay doors and ceiling, finished with wainscoting, leads into a generous laundry and butler's pantry, and into the kitchen. Floor to ceiling glass doors and windows draw your attention to the sand and surf that lay just steps away down a private beach walkover. A transitional pool room with fireplace blurs the boundary between indoors and out, creating extra outdoor entertaining space centering on a private salt-water pool with infinity edge hot tub, shooting fountains and fiber optic lighting. A guest suite with impressive private bath completes the ground floor. On the second floor are four master suites, all of which feature their own fireplace and private access to the covered, Gulf-front terrace. Each has its own bath with unqiue, hand-picked stone and fixture selections. Copious use of layered molding creates a decadent, luxe atmosphere. The third floor is devoted solely to the most masterful master suite. A spacious sleeping chamber overlooking the Gulf is separated from a sitting room by a two-sided fireplace with television hook-up overhead. Built-in cabinetry in the sitting room cloaks a wet bar. An office with private terrace, private laundry and storage area complete the east wing of the suite. On the opposite side is a truly lavish bathroom. It features a double vanity, jetted tub with heater and chromatherapy system, walk-in steam shower, private water closet and duvet. The bath itself features a north-facing balcony overlooking Lake Destiny with views west down the Destin coastline, as well as access to the Gulf-front terrace. On the fourth floor is a remarkable roof-top deck with outdoor kitchen and stunning views west towards the Destin Harbour and east towards Sandestin. Fireworks can be seen from every direction over Fourth of July. This all-steel constructed home was specially engineered to carry the load of a large hot tub, perched atop a pedestal on the roof deck.