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$2,195,000

Located behind the gated entry of Draper Lake Coastal Village, 39 North Branch Road is a custom residence designed by architect Chris Stoyles and built by Luke & Blue in 2019. The 2,617-sq.-ft. home features three bedrooms and 3.5 baths in the main residence, complemented by a private one-bedroom, one-bath carriage house above the 1.5-car garage. The architecture reflects the neighborhood's distinctive character, with steeply pitched gabled roofs, shingle-clad exterior walls, generous covered porches, and screened outdoor spaces. Inside, walnut hardwood floors run throughout, and the kitchen features Thermador appliances. The open kitchen, dining, and living areas create an inviting central gathering space, with a first-floor bedroom suite and two additional bedrooms upstairs. The primary suite opens to its own screened porch, offering a quiet place to enjoy the morning light or settle in with a book. On the main level, a covered front porch welcomes you into the home, while the screened patio at the rear provides a private outdoor retreat with an in-ground heated spa and outdoor TV. The patio connects directly to the garage and carriage house, making it especially convenient for guests and everyday living. Draper Lake Coastal Village is a gated, dune-lake community on Scenic Highway 30A inspired by the great communities of the Adirondacks and planned by the same visionaries behind Seaside, Florida, and Rosemary and Alys Beaches. With no short-term rentals permitted, the community maintains a quiet residential character, while residents enjoy two private pools, boathouses, beautiful walking trails, and a private beach cabana with bathrooms at the Gulfview Heights Beach access.

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 1011638 MLS

39 N Branch Rd, Santa Rosa Beach

$3,195,000

There are only a handful of places in the world where coastal dune lakes exist; even fewer offer the opportunity to live on the shores of one. Here, that rare setting is paired with something equally coveted on Scenic Highway 30A: the privacy of a gated community where short-term rentals are not permitted. Opportunities to own within this private enclave are exceptionally limited. Set overlooking Draper Lake, this Geoff Chick-designed residence brings together architecture, water, and nature in an extraordinary setting. Built in 2023, the five-bedroom, four-full-and-two-half bath home spans 3,330 square feet, with lake views woven throughout its indoor and outdoor living spaces. At the heart of the home, a Euro-Wall opens the kitchen and living area to a screened porch overlooking Draper Lake, creating a seamless connection between the interiors and the natural setting. A fireplace and Bromic heater make the porch an inviting gathering space throughout the seasons, while just beyond, the private heated and chilled pool offers beautiful views across the lake. On the level below, a full summer kitchen creates an additional space for outdoor entertaining. The primary suite connects to the landscape, opening to a private porch overlooking the lake. Complete with a fireplace, this secluded retreat offers a peaceful setting framed by the lake's quiet beauty. Inside, thoughtful craftsmanship and elevated finishes continue throughout, with pecky cypress ceilings, hardwood floors and three fireplaces. The kitchen is designed equally for everyday living and entertaining, anchored by a 48-in. Sub-Zero refrigerator and 48-in. dual-fuel Wolf range, while a butler's pantry with wine cooler provides additional prep and storage space. An oversized one-car garage (with potential to add a lift), smart-home technology, whole-house audio and a generator add another level of comfort and convenience. Yet what distinguishes this home most is the setting itself. Beyond the lake, protected conservation land ensures the natural view remains undisturbed, creating an exceptional sense of privacy and permanence. Draper Lake is one of South Walton's rare coastal dune lakes, an internationally rare natural phenomenon found in only a few places worldwide. Here, the lake is not simply a view from the home. It becomes part of daily life. Draper Lake Coastal Village encompasses 40 acres of residences, protected green space and winding trails thoughtfully designed around the lake. Inspired by Adirondack Great Camps and historic lakefront retreats, and planned by the town planners behind Seaside, Florida, and Rosemary and Alys Beaches, the community offers two boathouses with watercraft storage and lake access, two community pools, and protected pedestrian access along the shoreline. Here, there is no need to choose between lake and beach. The Gulf of Mexico is just moments away, with the private owners' beach cabana near Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access offering dedicated parking, restrooms and an outdoor shower. Paddle Draper Lake in the morning. Spend the afternoon along the gulf. Return home to the pool, open the Euro-Wall and watch the evening light settle over the water. Rare by nature, private by design, and unlike almost anything else on 30A.

5 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 1011226 MLS

33 S Branch Rd, Santa Rosa Beach