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Upon entering, a dramatic three-story atrium rises overhead, illuminated by sparkling crystal and framed by two levels of graceful circular balconies. A sweeping curved staircase creates a memorable first impression, while an elevator provides access to all three floors. Three full laundry rooms--one on each floor--serve the main residence.
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Upon entering, a dramatic three-story atrium rises overhead, illuminated by sparkling crystal and framed by two levels of graceful circular balconies. A sweeping curved staircase creates a memorable first impression, while an elevator provides access to all three floors. Three full laundry rooms--one on each floor--serve the main residence.
The first floor was designed for fun, gathering, and making memories. A six-seat private theater invites starry-night movie watching. The adjacent game/card room--formerly configured as a downstairs bedroom and complete with its own private bath--provides the perfect setting for family game nights, cards, and lively gatherings. A dreamy first-floor powder room becomes a work of art with its hand-painted mural celebrating the beauty of nature.
The main living spaces are equally inviting, with generous room for conversation, entertaining, and uninterrupted Gulf-front dreaming. Original artwork and rich mahogany cabinetry add warmth and character, while the expansive redesigned kitchen was thoughtfully conceived around the art of gathering. Two substantial islands command the room, surrounded by soothing cream-toned quartz and quartzite surfaces and an exceptional collection of appliances, including a fully paneled Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, dual beverage drawers, Bosch dishwasher, dedicated ice maker, and full-height paneled pantry. Glossy travertine flooring extends throughout the first level.
The second floor offers four spacious private bedrooms, each with a sumptuous ensuite bath. Two enjoy direct Gulf frontage and private Gulf-front balconies - wake to the water and fall asleep to the sound of the surf.
The third floor is a private retreat unto itself, with two additional whimsical ensuite bedrooms and an exceptional primary suite occupying the eastern corner of the residence. The primary suite features its own Gulf-front balcony with views that capture both sunrise and sunset, along with a full-sized sitting room, luxurious bedding, and an opulent bath appointed with a fainting sofa, soaking tub, and dual shower. It is a space designed to make lingering feel like a privilege.
Connected to the main residence by a suspended footbridge, the private casita introduces a lighter, more nautical expression of the estate. Overlooking the resort-style 27,000-gallon pool, it provides two full-sized ensuite bedrooms, an upstairs den, and an oversized downstairs gathering room with large-screen television--perfect for spirited sports watching, family celebrations, and poolside afternoons. The downstairs bath also serves the pool, and the casita includes its own single-car garage.
For those seeking even greater privacy, a separate guest home, occupies a quiet corner of the estate overlooking the Gulf. Light, bright, and distinctly coastal, its wood floors and shiplap-paneled walls embrace the relaxed character of beach living. A downstairs ensuite bedroom opens to its own private Gulf-front balcony, ideal for an afternoon nap accompanied by the sound of the waves. An additional ensuite bedroom upstairs overlooks the pool, while the upper level opens toward the Gulf and includes another Gulf-front balcony capable of accommodating a crowd.
The guest home's full kitchen carries a relaxed nautical character, highlighted by a reclaimed shipwood island and generous gathering space. A two-car garage is included in the guest house design.
Together, the three residences create an exceptionally rare private Gulf-front compound--equally suited to generations of family gatherings, hosting friends, accommodating multiple households, or simply enjoying the freedom and privacy that only a property of this scale can provide.
Destiny by the Sea offers approximately one-half mile of neighborhood beaches, guarded entry, and a private neighborhood pool, all within one of Destin's most coveted coastal communities.
This is more than a remarkable home. It is an irreplaceable Gulf-front holding--assembled with intention, designed for living, and ready to become part of a family's story for generations to come.
